EIGHTH STREET MENNONITE CHURCH
602 South Eighth Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4019
Tel.: 574/533-6720

Fax: 574/533-8324

Email: eighthst@bnin.net

Web site: www.bnin.net/~eighthst/

Myron D. Schrag, Pastor [mschrag@bnin.net]

Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau, Associate Pastor [bpaetkau@bnin.net]

Laura Sue Dueck, Intern Pastor [dueckls@msn.com]

9:30 A.M. April 28, 2002

Eighth Street Mennonite Church is a Christian community – rooted in Anabaptism and coming from diverse religious traditions – devoted to worshipping God and to extending God's love to the congregation, to Goshen, and to the world.

GATHERING

Prelude: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Walther

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude

Call to Worship: [from Psalm 31:1-5]

Leader: In you, O Lord, I seek refuge;

Congregation: do not ever let me be put to shame; in your
righteousness deliver me.

Leader: Incline your ear to me;

Cong.: rescue me speedily.

Leader: Be a rock of refuge for me,

Cong.: A strong fortress to save me.

Leader: You are indeed my rock and my fortress;

Cong.: for your name's sake lead me and guide me,

Leader: take me out of the net that is hidden for me,

Cong.: for you are my refuge.

Leader: Into your hand I commend my spirit;

ALL: you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.

*Invocation

*Hymn: #26 Holy Spirit, Come with Power

AFFIRMING

John 14:1-14 [NT pg 108]

Adult Choir: On Eagles' Wings Joncas

LISTENING

Children's Time

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:2-10 [NT pg 233]

Sermon: "Who Are These People?"

RESPONDING

*Hymn: #365 Christ, From Whom All Blessings Flow

Offering Prayer: (in Unison)

You have chosen us, O God.

And all you ask is that we claim you as well.

We now give back what is already yours,

So that the work of your church may be furthered,

And others will know that they, too, are chosen by you.

Offertory: Christ, From Whom All Blessings Flow Willan

(Please sign the registration pad at the end of your pew.)

SHARING

Farewell to Laura Sue Dueck

Hymn: #499 Lord, Speak to Me

Joys and Concerns

The Church at Prayer

SENDING

*Hymn of the Month: #321 Lift High the Cross

*Benediction

*Organ Meditation

*Postlude: Christ Is Our Cornerstone Lange/Coleman

*All who are able are invited to stand

Worship Leader - Anna Newburn
Sermon - Myron Schrag
Children's Time - Todd Kirkton
Song Leader - Janeen Bertsche Johnson
Organist/Pianist - Christine Thögersen
Choir Director - James Nelson Gingerich

CHECK OUT the literature table for a brochure on:

Camp Friedenswald Summer 2002

Amigo Centre Summer Camps 2002

Bethany Christian Schools' Summer Camps for grades 4-6
in soccer, boys basketball, baseball, volleyball, and
writing/drama

Mother's Day Special (May 10-11)

Golf Scramble Benefit for St. Joe Week (June 1)

Laurelville Music & Drama Week (July 14-19)

Young Adult Backpacking Trip to Pictured Rocks (Aug. 19-27)

Family Canoe Trip (Aug. 30-Sept. 1)

MENNO-HOF will recognize all volunteers with an event on Thursday, May 16 at 7pm. Les & Gwen Gustafson-Zook will delight us with folk and gospel music using a variety of instru-ments. All past, present, and future volunteers are invited. Please RSVP by May 13 to 260/768-4117.

COME, YOUNGEST TO OLDEST, to an area-wide intergener-ational evening worship service entitled "Ageless Treasures in Earthen Vessels." Dr. Stephen Sapp, Coral Gables, FL, will speak on "Holes and Wholes" as well as give a children's story next Sunday, May 5 at Clinton Frame Mennonite Church at 6:30pm. The Shout for Joy children's choir will sing. Childcare provided. An offering will be taken for Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network. See yellow announcement on bulletin board for more about Dr. Sapp and other events pertaining to Older Americans Month. [Sponsored by Clinton Frame Church and Greencroft.]

APRIL GIVING BOX: Maple City Health Care Center

You may contribute articles to the box on the landing (going to the sanctuary) for the Center. They could use Post-it notes (all sizes), White-out correction fluid, small paper bathroom cups, fabric softener sheets, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, sponges, disposable diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, children's band-aids, children's books (all ages, English and Spanish). Also consider a monetary gift that will help with the cost of operating the Center. Thank you!

ANNOUNCEMENTS, April 28, 2002

WELCOME to Eighth Street Mennonite Church! May you experience God's presence in this time of worship and fellowship. Visitors are invited to sign the guest book in the narthex and to worship with us again.

GREETING US this morning are Jane Swihart and Joe Farrell.

Jane has been an 8th Street member for about 35 years. She is a first grade teacher at Waterford Elementary. She enjoys her two grandchildren, reading, and walking. She has 3 grown children. Recently she visited Matt who is studying in Germany and enjoyed seeing many museums and cathedrals with him. Jane has always been involved in 8th Street's ministry – particularly in the Christian Education department. Most recently she has chaired the Preschool Board, been Bible School coordinator and is the coordinator for Sunday morning refreshments.

Joe is supposed to be retired. He retired from Conrail but is now working construction and driving truck for a business in Warsaw. He likes working in his yard. He has 5 children and 7 grandchildren. He first came to 8th Street in 1972 and was church treasurer sometime in the 1970s, he says. His most recent news is that his daughter Kristin got married on April 19 to Shannon Garland in Florida. Kristin plans to have a reception in Goshen May 18.

THE FLOWERS are shared by Greg and Eudora Hartzler.

STAFFING OUR NURSERIES:

Today during

worship - Infants – Steve Nolt, Alex Caskey

Toddlers – Kate Nafziger, Matthew Nafziger

Sunday School - Ed & Pat Minnick

Next Sunday during

worship - Infants – Kim & Scott Bechtel

Toddlers – Tyler Roth

Sunday School - Kristin Neufeld, Melba Bechtel

ALL SENIORS AND RETIREES, including singles and guests, are invited to a carry-in meal in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday, May 5, following Sunday School.

PLAN TO STAY for the fundraising Mystery Meal to be served in the Fellowship Hall today following S. S. The menu, of course, is a mystery! Please stay and be served by our Senior Youth as they will delight in trying to confuse you, and as the whole group prepares for their summer service trip to Denver.

= Second Hour =

11-11:45 A.M.

B1 - Builders - "Who can judge?" Adult Study Guide (Quarterly) - led by Erick Sawatzky

B2 - Koinonia - Life Transitions, Part I: "The Empty Nest" - Judy & Jerry Stoltzfus, Bev Sawatzky

B3 - Seekers - A Bible Study of "Mission-Focused Congregations: God's mission in the world" (Session 2) led by Bob Peters

B4 - Challengers

B5 - Sr. High - Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau

B6 - Crossroads - Book Study: And the Angels Were Silent by Max Lucado

B7 - Jr. High - Char Sprunger

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Concerning Our Church Family and Friends:

Agnes Cripe was admitted to Goshen General Hospital April 16 but is back at Greencroft in her room at The Gables.

Allen Miller was admitted to Goshen General Hospital last Sunday morning with stomach pains. He underwent tests and was released on Tuesday.

Verna Weaver was released from Goshen General Hospital on Wednesday. She was able to move to Greencroft in assisted living at The Evergreens.

ANYONE INTERESTED in a weight management support group should plan to attend an organizational meeting Tuesday, May 7 at the church at 7pm. This group is open to men, women, old and young and in-between. At that meeting we will determine a regular time to meet that suits all involved. If you have questions, contact Sharon Risser. Sharon says, "The program we use, we actually get full when we eat. Both Doug and I know we are definitely eating more healthy."

MESSENGER NEWS items for the May issue are due today. Please give you newsletter items to co-editors Jane & Dave Troup by email (messenger@miketroup.com) or by putting them in their church mailbox today. Please remember to clear calendar events with Jeannette in the church office.

REGISTRATION FORMS for children who plan to attend Bible School (June 10-14 from 9-11:30am) need to be returned today to Rachel Nolt. Extra registration forms are on the literature table if you left yours at home.

SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY SALE (by Friends of Goldenrod): a sale of flowers in hanging baskets and containers at Goldenrod Gardens May 4 & 11 from 9am - 5pm. See pink poster on bulletin board. Proceeds will benefit persons with developmental and other disabilities who are served by Mennonite Disabilities Committee. Goldenrod Gardens is located at the Goldenrod Community 1½ miles east of Middlebury. If you have questions, call 533-9720.

CHURCH LEAGUE SOFTBALL is starting the week of May 6 at Prairie Camp (located on CR 9, south of CR 32). We will be playing once a week in the Recreational C League (as we have in the past) on either Tuesday or Friday evenings. Games are from 6-8pm and8-10pm. Anybody (male or female) is welcome to sign up. There is a sign-up sheet on the large bulletin board near the church parlor for people to sign-up. They will then receive information on the season. Sign up today! – Barry Johnson

GIVE LACASA A HAND! Skilled and unskilled volunteers are needed for LaCasa's May 11 Help-a-House Day. Or you may donate to provide funds. Your support is needed to make Help-A-House a success and to make a difference in our community. Last Sunday Help-A-House brochures were distributed in the mailboxes with volunteer registration and donation forms to complete by May 1.

MAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bus Driver - Ron Yoder)

Sunday A.M. Refreshments - Koinonia Class

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS, April 28, 2002

GIRLS AND WOMEN ARE INVITED to the Eighth Street Menno-nite Women's (WIM) May Celebration on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30pm here at Eighth Street. Come and enjoy a light evening meal and a musical program featuring Susan Yoder and her daughter Jennie. If you have no female relatives in the area with whom to come, come alone! Or if you would prefer to be with someone, ask a friend – young or old. We need a number count by May 1. Drop a card in the offering plate with your name and the number you'll bring, or call the church office and Jeannette will take the information.

A GUIDE TO PRAYER: The grand opening of the Family Life Center takes place this week in Macau. Pray that the celebration will be a day of rejoicing in what God is doing through the center and that the ministry to families of blue-collar workers will prove effective.

CHURCH CALENDAR this week, April 28 - May 5:

Today - Sr Youth Mystery Meal (fundraiser) in Fellowship
Hall, Noon

- MESSENGER news due, Noon

Tuesday - Quarterly fellowship potluck supper for
Mennonite Mission Network Auxiliary in
Fellowship Hall, 6pm Everyone's welcome!

Wednesday - Jr Youth in Fellowship Hall, 6:30pm

- Congregational Care Commission at Erick
Sawatzky's, 7pm

- Assoc. Pastor/Congregation Relations Committee
at Brenda's, 8:15pm

Friday - Child Care Co-op, 6-9pm

Next Sunday- Friends for Living Breakfast, 8am

- Worship Service, 9:30am

Sermon – Pastor Myron Schrag

Worship Leader – Loren Johns

Baptism – Jason Shenk

Special Music – Katie Nafziger & Jason Shenk,
vocal duet

- Sunday School, 11-11:45am

- Seniors Meal in Fellowship Hall, Noon

LAST SUNDAY, April 21, 2002

Attendance: 197

Visitors: Bill & Lois Olson, Greeley, CO; Virginia Frank, Eloise Miller, Archbold, OH; Jim & Lisa Caskey and Lewis & Emma, Goshen; Kendra Ellington.

April 21 Offering: $4,806.00
Budget $4,533.00
MCHCC 60.00
Wed Eve Cong
Meal 213.00

Actual Year to Date Giving for the Budget $72,526.25
Needed for the Budget (year to date) 74,172.32
Negative Balance L ($ 1,646.07)

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS extend a thanks to everyone for their support of the annual Fun Fest. Approximately $75,000 was raised for the tuition assistance fund which helps students to attend Bethany. Bethany relies on congregational support for the success of this event and appreciates the congregation's donations of baked goods and auction items for the event, and attendance at the Fun Fest.

MENNO-HOF'S SPRING NEWSLETTER "Reunion" is available on the literature table. Help yourself!

* Birthdays & Anniversaries! *

28	Laurie Nafziger	2	Lois Miller
29	Dennis Risser	3	Doug & Sharon Risser '75
30	Mim Shirk	4	Todd Kirkton
1	Oren Horst	4	Stan & Carolyn Shetler '96
1	Dave & Joyce McCreary 71

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MUMS FOR MOM - Order forms are in your mailboxes today to benefit Hesed House.