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Emmanuel Mennonite Church September 23, 2007 Our Vision is transformed lives through the experience of God’s love. Our Mission is to connect people with God and each other and empower them to be Jesus’ hands in the world. Prelude How can I keep from singing by Lani Smith Nelda Thelin Welcome and Prayer Steve SchmidtCall to Worship On back ("Confessing/reconciling") Praise and Worship Days of Elijah – on screen Rich & Fannie Thomas I Will Call Upon the Lord – on screen Here I Am to Worship – on screen God of Earth and Sky and Sea – 53/on screen Who Is So Great a God – 62/on screen Offering Consolation by MendelssohnScripture Reading I Corinthians 12:12-20 Esther HeatwoleSermon Being Yourself and Impacting Others Steve Schmidt Congregational Sharing (Sharing of your own personal joys, answers to prayer, and ways you’ve seen God at work. Sharing of prayer requests for yourself or those with whom you are intimately connected. You may also request prayers that do not fall within these guidelines on the blue prayer cards found in the hymnal rack folder, handing them to the ushers.)Congregational Prayer (During the Congregational Sharing or Prayer times, you may also light a candle on the table in front of the organ as a prayer.) Sending Song Let the Words of the Lord (Colossians 3:17) – on screen Benediction Postlude * * * * * * * * * A nursery is provided during the worship service for children through two years old. Esther Nafziger is the nursery attendant this morning. Welcome to this worship service! May you know the presence and joy of our Lord and Savior today, and grow in your ability to share God’s love with your neighbors, family and friends. You are invited to stay for a time of informal fellowship following the Worship Service. Sunday School for all ages begins at 11:00. * * * * * * * * * *Indicates places where the congregation may be invited to stand. Please feel free to remain seated if you are better able to worship in that way. Emmanuel Mennonite Church 502 Harriet Avenue, La Junta CO (719-384-9673) www.emclj.org Member Mountain States Mennonite Conference Mennonite Church USA Elders: Diane Fowler, Mark Fisher Church Moderator: Linda Rhodes Pastor: Steve Schmidt Everyone is invited to stay for a time of informal fellowship between Worship Service and Sunday School. Sunday School begins at 11:00 a.m. We have classes for all ages and various interest groups. Come and enrich your faith. This Week: Today Congregational Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Elders, 8:00 a.m. Tuesday Worship Committee, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday (7:00 pm) & Thursday (noon) A.S.P.E.N. Clusters |