EIGHTH STREET MENNONITE CHURCH
602 South Eighth Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4019
Tel.: 219/533-6720

Fax: 219/533-8324

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]

9:30 A.M. June 24, 2001

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.

PEACE SUNDAY

GATHERING

Prelude: Allemande Chilcot

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude

Call to Worship: [Psalm 46:9-12]

Leader: Come! See the wonders
God does across the earth;
everywhere stopping wars,
smashing, crushing, burning
all the weapons of war.

People: An end to your fighting!
Acknowledge me as God,
high over nations, high over earth.

Leader: The Lord of cosmic power,
Jacob's God, will shield us.

*Invocation: #760 (Unison)

PRAISING

*Hymn: #366 God of grace and God of glory

CONFESSING

Call to Confession:

Leader: We have not always lived in faithful response to be God's peacemakers and servants of Christ through the power of the Spirit. So, we join together in confessing our sins, seeking God's forgiveness and empowerment to be the people God called us to be.

Corporate Confession:

People: God has called us to be peacemakers and servants. We have not always lived up to Christ's way of peace nor served one another and the world in faithfulness to God's call.
So, we come before you, God of Judgment and Grace, confessing our sins of word, deed, and omission, praying that you will empower us to be your people of peace and service. Through the name of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen.

Assurance of Forgiveness: Galatians 3:23-29

Hymn: #306 In Christ there is no East or West

LISTENING

Children's Time

Special Music: Eighth Street Seminary Choir

O God of love, O Power of peace

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 65:1-9

Sermon: "The Greatest Generation Is Yet to Come"

RESPONDING

*Hymn: #226 You are salt for the earth

Call to Covenant: (Unison)

God calls us to be peacemakers and servants of Jesus Christ. We are being called into covenant with our sister churches to strengthen our Anabaptist heritage of peace and service. Let us now, with open ears and hearts, listen to the words of the covenant we are entering.

Reading of the Covenant

Reporting of our Congregation's Peace and Service Activities

Commitment of the Congregation: (Unison)

As God's people of peace and servants of Christ Jesus, we commit ourselves to this covenant with our sister churches to heed the call to be peacemakers of God and servants of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. We will seek to strengthen our peace and service heritage through the actions and activities named in our covenant. We pray that God's empowering presence and grace will encourage us to carry through with our covenant to the end that God may be glorified in Jesus Christ through the church. Amen.

Signing of the Covenant

Response of Praise: #407 We are people of God's peace

SHARING

Child/Parent Dedication

Dalton Zane Bechtel, December 18, 2000

Parents: Scott and Kimberle Bechtel

Offering and Offertory: Canon in D Pachelbel

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

Joys and Concerns

The Church at Prayer

Hymn of the Month: #358 Oyenos, mi Dios

SENDING

*Benediction

*Meditation and Postlude: O Day of Peace [#408] Parry, arr by Proulx

*All who are able are invited to stand

Worship Leader - Ron Byler
Message - Myron Schrag
Children's Time - Jason Kreider and
Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau
Reading of the Covenant - Vi Nofziger
Child/Parent Dedication - Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau
Song Leader - James Nelson Gingerich
Pianist - Christine Thögersen
Offertory - Sara Thögersen, violin
Special Music Coordinator - Janeen Bertsche Johnson

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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.

Even though New Paris Missionary had only seven players, Eighth St. won both games on a beautiful Saturday afternoon (June 9) in Bristol by the scores of 16-5 and 11-3. This past Tuesday (June 19) Eighth St. won the first game against Pleasant View Mennonite 13-7. The high-light of the game was the usually long-ball hitting Barry Johnson with a mighty swing hitting a ball that went about six feet and came to rest right on the foul line, resulting in a run batted in. You had to be there to fully appreciate the incongruity of it. In the second game Pleasant View emerged victorious by the score of 12-7. It was the good sportsmanship of Eric Risser that probably won the game for Pleasant View. On a close play at the plate, Eric, the catcher, informed the umpire that he dropped the ball so the umpire called the runner safe. Which raises the age-old question: is it whether you win or lose or how you play the game?

– MS, reporter

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

· Camp Friedenswald is accepting applications for the position of Food Service assistant. This person would assist in food prep, planning and have the ability to work with a team. Please send your resume and a story of your faith walk to Dennis Stutzman, Camp Friedenswald, 15406 Watercress Drive, Cassopolis, MI 49031 or you may contact Dennis at dennis@friedenswald.org or call 616-476-9744. Applications will be accepted through July 7, 2001 with a start date of August 1.

· Teaching positions at Bethany Christian Schools: Applications are being accepted for 2001-02 for full-time teaching positions in English 10-12 (could be 80% if preferred) and Mathematics 7 & 8. Applicants should hold an Indiana teacher's license. Bethany recognizes experience for salary purposes. Contact Allan Dueck, Principal, 2904 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526. Phone 534-2567; email: akdueck@bethanycs.net

· Maple City Health Care Center is accepting applications for a Director of Operations with responsibility for personnel, facility and financial management. Seeking experienced administrator with commitment to our vision of providing affordable quality health care in our neighborhood. Call James Nelson Gingerich at 534-3300 for more information.

JUNE GIVING BOX: Mennonite Disabilities Committee

JULY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bus Driver - John Gerber (533-8087)

Sunday A.M. Refreshments - Seekers Class

ANNOUNCEMENTS, June 24, 2001

Due to our meeting in Fellowship Hall during the renovations and having several entrances to Fellowship Hall, Worship Commission has decided not to have "official" Sunday greeters (only door greeters) until we move back to the sanctuary.

THE FLOWERS are shared by Alex & Wendi Sawatsky in celebration of Marianne's first birthday today.

STAFFING OUR NURSERIES:

Today: During worship - Infants – Sprunger Family

Toddlers – Sprunger Family

During Sunday School - Marcy Gerig, Alice Risser

Next Sunday: During worship - Infants – Delores Bartel, Heidi Koop

Toddlers – Sarah Roth, Cathy B Berg

= Second Hour =

ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME to attend the Joint Adult Sunday School Class, Transformation in the Church, being held in Fellowship Hall this summer. The August sessions will pertain to "The Mennonite Church USA" in response to Nashville 2001 (July 2-7). Today Janeen Bertsche Johnson and Lloyd Miller, Conference Minister, will speak on:

What exactly is the Great Lakes proposal?

· What is the structure and how is this different than what we already are doing?

· Explain the mission emphasis as well as the accountability structures.

· What future do we look forward to through this proposal?

Rm #6A - Grades 1 & 2 – Sharon Risser

Rm #6B - Grades 3, 4 & 5 – Christine Guth

Rm #7 - Ages 2, 3, 4 & 5 – Sarah Roth

Rm #9 (Singing room) - Jr. High – Tyler Roth

Church Parlor - Sr. High – Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau

There will be no singing time for the children during the summer. You may go directly to your classes today (and also in August).

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THERE WILL BE NO CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL during the month of July. Adult classes may be planning their own activities in July (church office is not informed).

Concerning Our Church Family and Friends:

Carol Farrell was admitted Monday to Goshen General Hospital with abdominal pain, underwent tests, was transferred Thursday noon to Elkhart General Hospital (where her doctor is) and is undergoing more tests.

Eighth Street member Margaret (Peg) Detwiler and her viola have recently retired from the Tucson Symphony Orchestra having played with the symphony since 1948. Anyone wishing to send her a card/note may send it to her address which is listed in the church directory.

Dave and Joyce McCreary attended the funeral services of Charles Vincent, Dave's cousin, on June 13 in Pueblo, CO. Charlie died June 8 due to respiratory complications following heart surgery in May. Charlie and his wife, Bernice, were regular visitors each September for the past several years when they would bring their camper and park it in Dave & Joyce's yard.

Barry and Janeen Bertsche Johnson's have a new phone number.

Posted on the bulletin board:

Ø "Thank you" from Emily Minnick

Ø Picture of the Nomura family and letter from Mr. Nomura (Takeji)

THANKS TO Marvin Bartel, Dave Troup and technology, you can now view the renovations being made at Eighth Street on our church's website at www.bnin.net/~eighthst/. Just click on the "Learn more about us" link on our homepage and then click on the "Renovations" button.

MORE EIGHTH STREET NASHVILLE INVOLVEMENT: Rickey Schrag is on the planning committee for the women's meeting. In addition to driving the church bus for the youth, Ron Yoder will be a service project manager as will Kari Yoder, Rachel Saner, and Eric Saner. Denise Risser will be volunteering at M-town but at this time has no idea what she will be doing. Erica Johnson will be attending the Jr High gathering. James & Barb Nelson Gingerich will be leading Morning and Evening Prayers at the Peace Gathering prior to Nashville, June 30-July 2. It appears that nearly 50 people from Eighth Street will be attending the Nashville Assembly. The Schrags will be leaving this coming Saturday since Rickey needs to be there on Sunday afternoon for some last minute planning sessions.

AS YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED, the property at 614 S. 8th (2 houses south of the church) will be up for auction on Saturday, July 7. As per our 2000 Master Plan and formal action taken at our June 2000 Congregational Meeting, we had agreed to consider the purchase of this property when it became available. At the Board Meeting Wed. night (June 20), a small group led by Stef Miller, John Nyce and Roger Nafziger was asked to attend the auction and take action as appropriate.

– Laurie Neumann Nafziger, Congregational Chair

SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL, June 11-15: A week of Bible School was enjoyed by 172 children and 85 adults from Assembly, College, Eighth Street, and Faith Mennonite churches. The early childhood classes used the Herald Press materials. The 4-year-old class heard stories about My Friend Jesus, the 5-year-old class learned how Jesus Helps Others, and the kindergarten class enjoyed God's Beautiful World. The grade school children took part in God's Nomads: Stars and Promises as they followed Abraham and Sarah on their journey to a Promised Land and a trusting relationship with God.

A BIG THANK YOU to those who helped with Bible School: Erica Johnson (child care), Emily Minnick (assistant Family Group leader), Barb Nelson Gingerich, Karen Miller Rush, John & Tina Bohn, Alison Kirkton, Char Sprunger, Jan Johnson (Then and Now Activities leaders), Sarah Roth (a snack coordinator), Pat Minnick (a Thank You packager). The following were drama participants: Myron Schrag (narrator), Leonard Beechy (Abraham), Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau (Sarah), and Christine Guth (God). Rachel Nolt and Jane Swihart were on the Coordinating Committee.

Ø And many thanks to all those who baked cookies and breads for the snacks and "thank you" gifts.

PLEASE NOTE the Bible School display in the northwest corner of Fellow-ship Hall today.

NEEDED for Nashville: A boom box (radio with CD player) for the Mennonite Women's dinner. If you have one you could loan for a week, please contact Rickey Schrag. (She would prefer not to go buy one.)

CHURCH DISHES:

The Fellowship Commission is making available the church's previous dishes as well as the old dishes with Eighth Street Church. In the parlor you will find a sample of the dishes that are available from each set. If you wish to have any from either set, please fill out one of the papers on the table specifying how many you would like of each piece from each set. The striped dishes range in price from 25¢ - $1.50 and the Eighth Street Church dishes will be available by donation. Please put the forms in Rachel Saner's mailbox by Sunday, August 5. (Due to the range in number of each item, we may not be able to accommodate everyone's wishes. We will try our best!)

MCC SCHOOL & HEALTH KITS:

Check inside the green bulletin insert for the list in each kit. Pick up one or more bags today from the table in the narthex and return them to the church parlor when filled. Money for buying supplies to fill the bags is also accepted. Please write check to "Eighth St. Mennonite Church," designating it for MCC kits. Mission and Service Commission and Women in Mission thank you for your participation.

A reminder to pray this prayer as we anticipate Nashville 2001:

AS God's chosen ones, holy and beloved,

clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,

humility, meekness, and patience.

Bear with one another and,

if anyone has a complaint against another,

forgive each other;

just as the Lord has forgiven you,

so you also must forgive.

Above all, clothe yourselves with love,

which binds everything together

in perfect harmony.

And let the peace of Christ

rule in your hearts,

to which indeed you were called

in the one body. And be thankful.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly;

teach and admonish one another

in all wisdom;

and with gratitude in your hearts

sing psalms, hymns,

and spiritual songs to God.

And whatever you do, in word or deed,

do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father

through him.

Colossians 3:12-17 (NRSV)

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS, June 24, 2001

A note from the Facilities Committee:

Several areas of the church and grounds will be torn up over the summer. Parents, please be sure that your children are not wandering around alone in these places. We don't want anyone to get hurt, nor do we want any accidental damage done in vulnerable areas. Thanks for your support!

A GUIDE TO PRAYER: Pray for those preparing for and participating in the pre-Nashville US peace conference, "Bring Forth the City of God!" June 30-July 1, in Monteagle, Tennessee. [James & Barbara Nelson Gingerich will be leading the Morning and Evening Prayers at this conference.] The conference is sponsored by the Commission on Home Ministries, the Mennonite Church Peace and Justice Committee, and Mennonite Central Committee U.S.

* Birthdays & Anniversaries! *

24	Marianne Sawatsky	27	Earl & Margaret Sutter '53
24	Tom & Jeannette Bechtel '62	27	Ed & Barb Yoder '81
25	Doyle & Mary Jo Preheim '88	28	Michael Dickens
25	Bob & Mary Lois Weaver '41	28	Peter Paetkau
26	Dorothea Miller	28	Sandy Wingard
27	Laura Oyer	30	Don & Brenda S Paetkau '90
27	Tonya Graber	1	Joy Liechty
27	Jen Nussbaum	1	Miriam Martin
27	Mim Weaver	1	Kate Nafziger
27	Martin & Carol Honderich '70	1	Todd & Alison Kirkton '95

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CHURCH CALENDAR this week, June 24 - July 1:

Mon - Wed - Primary Camp (gr 2) at Friedenswald

Mon - Sat - High School (gr 9-12) at Friedenswald

Wednesday - Facilities Committee in the church parlor, 7pm

Thursday - Men's Luncheon at Goshen Inn, 11:45am

- Support Group for Depression, 7-8:30pm

Thurs - Sat - Nature Camp (gr 3-6) at Friedenswald

Friday - 8th St Softball at Prairie Camp (4 make-up games),6pm

Next Sunday - Worship Service, 9:30am

Sermon – Leonard Beechy

Worship Leader – Karen Miller Rush

- NO Sunday School

June 10 Attendance: 202

June 10 Visitors: Keith Regehr, Kitchener, ON; Anne Penner, Pierson, MB; Kathie Bidwell, Frisco, TX; John Sommer, Newton, KS; Rachel Goossen and Elsa, Topeka, KS; Ben & Susan Miller Setiawan and Ethan, Baltimore, MD; Allan Fisher, Ruth Kelly, Bethlehem, PA; Timothy Stoltzfus-Dueck, Millersville, PA; Allan & Laura Sue Dueck, Lew & Mary Graves, Kelly Sauder, Jim Neff, Terri Detwiler and Alex & Lauren, Cian Deegan, Matthew Puro, Andy Yoder, Goshen.

June 10 Offering: $4,494.00
Budget $4,274.00
L Kreider Memorial 25.00
Women in Mission 65.00
June Giving Box/MDC 30.00
Nashville Volunteers 100.00

June 17 Offering: $400.00 (at College Mennonite Ch)
Budget $400.00

Actual Year to Date Giving for the Budget $105,755.90
Needed for the Budget (year to date) 106,149.60
Negative Balance ($ 393.70)

THE EIGHTH ST. SOFTBALL TEAM will be playing this Friday, June 29 at Prairie Camp – 4 make-up games, beginning at 6pm.

Mission and Service Commission and Women in Mission are encouraging individuals/families to fill a school or health kit. Mennonite Central Committee has depleted its usual supply due to the extra needs recently. Listed below are the contents of the kits. The drawstring bags are available in the narthex this Sunday, June 24. Bring your completed kits to the church parlor and they will be taken to The Depot as they come in.

School Kit [blue sheet]

4 spiral notebooks approx. 8½” x 11” (70-80 pages each)

4 unsharpened #2 pencils

1 plastic ruler (indicating both 12” and 30 cm) - not wooden

1 box of 16-24 crayons or 12 colored pencils (colored pencils
preferred)

1 double bevel pencil eraser (large rectangular, chunky, no ink
combination)

School kits are our most requested items. MCC school kits are given primarily to refugee children. Sometimes teachers gather groups of refugee students under trees or in fields for lessons.
The school kits help students and teachers add some normalcy
to disrupted lives.

Health Kit [pink sheet]

1 toothbrush (adult small size) Leave in package or if
purchased in bulk, place in ziplock bag

1 tube of toothpaste (6-7 oz. or 168-196 g squeeze tube) Leave
tube in box

1 bar of soap (4-5 oz. or 112-140 g) Leave in wrapper

1 nail clipper

1 hand towel (larger than fingertip, bright or dark color)

Health kits are often presented to children in refugee camps who do not have access to hygiene supplies. Some are given to
women in rural education centers to encourage health care. Children delight in owning the two-string drawstring bag that
holds the health kit contents.