Howard-Miami Mennonite Church

Kokomo, Indiana

 

February 5, 2012

    

9:30 a.m.  Education Hour:  Children (age 5 through grade 5) will meet in the J.A.M. area at 9:30 a.m. for Sunday School.   Grades 6 through 12 will meet during the regular Sunday School class time in the MYF room.    

     Nursery/Toddler Care is provided for children (infants to age 4) during Sunday School & Worship in the nursery room at the back of the sanctuary

10:30 a.m.  Worship Service                  

              Welcome and call to worship

              Songs of praise           

Offering             

Please pass the friendship register and learn to know the people sitting near you.         

                   Children (age 5 through grade 5) are dismissed after the offering.

Hearing the Word: Joshua 1:1-9

Message:  “Transitions require courage”

              Song of response

              Prayers of the congregation

              Sending Song

              Benediction

 

Today, the children will collect loose change for the Souper Bowl of Caring following our Worship Service.  The money will be donated to Kokomo Urban Outreach. 

6 p.m.  Youth Super Bowl Party at Fritz & Jeanie Miller’s home

Message: Pastor Randy Detweiler

Music:  Joyce Dittfield, Evelyn Miller, Karen Kendall, Margi Bontrager

Worship Leader:  Pastor Sarah Schlegel

 

Prayer and Praise

Thanks

·      Thank you for the many ways you remembered us in the passing of our mother (Ellen Yoder), the plant, cards, prayers, gifts, and your words of encouragement.  We appreciate each one of you.  --Terry and Karen Kendall

 

Praise

·      Last week, we received a report that the Grace International School in Bangladesh was facing the possibility of closing and the buildings being razed.  We praise God that the school has received a reprieve from the government and the school is continuing to operate as usual!

 

Prayers for Healing

·         Pray for Dennis Yoder.  He had his second knee surgery and is returning to Waterford Place for physical therapy.

·         Pray for Benji Hunt (Jason’s father).  He was injured in an automobile accident and is recovering at home.   

·         Pray for Evelyn Miller (& Danny).  Evelyn is receiving treatment for breast cancer.

·         Pray for Phil Struble (Kate Miller’s father).  Pray that his body will respond to treatment to stop the cancer from growing. 

·         Pray for Jerry Mast (& Edna) as he recovers from a stroke. 

 

Prayers of Concern

·         Pray for the Elders and Pastors as they continue to lead us through this time of transition.

·         Pray for Pastor Randy & Joy as they seek God’s will for what’s next in their transition. 

·         Pray for Phil Birkey.  Phil as he continues his service assignment with MCC in Bangladesh.  Phil’s blog is: http://bangladeshphil.blogspot.com

·         Pray for our missions partner families:

          Justin & Hannah Mast continue to serve in Ohio with Campus Crusade for Christ. 

Phil & Christine Detweiler and family are transitioning from their service in South Africa back to the USA.  Pray for them as they make that transition and settle into a new home in Minnesota. 

·         The Prayer Coordinating Team encourages us to remember Thursday is a special day of prayer for our congregation - to pray for our pastors and each other.

 

Announcements

Today, please place items for the college students’ boxes to the Library. 

The “E-100 Challenge” readings for this week will be #26 through # 30 in the books of Judges and Ruth.  

     26.  Judges 2:6-3:6             Israel’s disobedience

27.  Judges 4:1-5:31           Deborah leads Israel

28.  Judges 6:1-7:25           Gideon defeats the Midianites

29.  Judges 13:1-16:31       Samson defeats the Philistines   

30.  Ruth 1:1-4:22              The story of Ruth

Daily reading guides are available at the table in the Fellowship Hall.   It’s not too late to start! 

We're stirring up a new church cookbook! Round up your favorite recipes and watch for more information in the next couple of weeks.

A new church pictorial directory will be made.  Photo dates are Tuesday & Wednesday, May 15 & 16.  Watch for more information. 

The Wednesday evening Ladies Bible Study begins February 8, at 7 p.m.  This is an 8 week study on the book of James (by Beth Moore).  Cost will be $16.00/person.  There is a sign-up sheet at the Information Center.

The Men’s Bible Study continues to meet on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.  Stanley Miller is leading a study on Joseph.  Beginning this week, we will meet in the basement.

Our children will be serving a Feed the Hungry “Fun”draiser Meal on Sat., Feb. 18.  Guest speaker Les Gustafson-Zook of Mennonite Central Committee will sing songs and tell stories about MCC.  Come and invite your friends.  Meal begins at 6 p.m. Please sign-up at the Information Center.

Kokomo Zion UM Church is having an organ concert on Sun. Feb. 19, at   3 p.m.  See bulletin board for details.

The Children’s Ministry Team has invited John Bromels to lead a workshop here for children’s leaders on storytelling techniques.  The seminar will be held on Sat., March 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Watch for details.

The Greentown Ministerial Association needs singers for the Good Friday Service choir.  If you can participate, please call 628-3000 to pre-register, or email mike@clfgreentown.org.  They would like to have at least 50 people pre-register to continue with this year’s choir.    

Help us brainstorm a name for our new community newsletter that will be coming this spring.  If you name it, we’ll give you a free lifetime subscription!  J  Send your suggestions to howardmiami@hoosierbroadband.com or a written note to the church office. 

 

Attendance and Offering

Jan. 29   Worship Attendance:  105

 

Last Sunday’s offering   $3,385.50

Year-to-date offerings    $17,981.72

 

Capital Improvement Fund Balance:    $16,782.58

 

Calendar of Activities

Feb. 7         CMT 7 p.m.

Feb. 8         Men’s Bible Study 7 p.m.

Feb. 8         Ladies’ Bible Study 7 p.m.

Feb. 9         Prayer Gathering 7 p.m.

Feb. 12       Youth Mystery Supper 6 p.m.

Feb. 14       Church Council 7 p.m.

Feb. 18       Feed the Hungry “Fun”draiser Meal 6 p.m.

Feb. 19       Guest Speaker:  Les Gustafson-Zook from MCC

Feb. 25       Men’s Breakfast 7 a.m.

 

Contact Information

 

Howard-Miami Mennonite Church

3976 E 1400 S

Kokomo, IN 46901

 

Ministers:  Every Church Member

 

E-mail:  howardmiami@hoosierbroadband.com

Website:  www.howardmiami.org

“Sermon of the Week” is available on our website.

 

Church Office:  (765) 395-7509

Fax:  (765) 395-8192

 

Pastor Randy Detweiler   

Pastor Sarah Schlegel

Pastor Ben Schlegel

 

Elder Team Members

 

Dean Bontrager

Margaret Guest

Weldon Mast

Craig Miller

Marc Mishler

 

Office Schedule     Feb. 6-10, 2012

Pastor Randy:  Tues.  9-12, Thurs. 9-12

Pastor Randy will be out of the office Feb. 10 – Feb. 19.

Pastor Ben:  Tues. 9-11, Fri. 9-12

Pastor Sarah:  Tues. 9-11, Fri. 9-12

 

Church Office hours: 8-12 Tuesday- Friday