Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship

Ministers:  Dan Schrock and Lois Stoltzfus Mast

Phone:  (574) 534-2398           e-mail: 

November 13, 2011

Lectionary Texts: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8, 12

1 Thessalonians 5:1–11; Matthew 25:14–30

Gathering

        Prelude

Praising

        Call to Worship

        Songs

                Here in this place (blue book, 6)

                Let’s sing unto the Lord (blue book, 55)

                We sing praise (purple book, 94)

  Hearing

        Lectionary Text:   Psalm 90:1-8, 12                            Eric Hostetler

        Children’s Time        Beth Berry Song:  You are holy (purple book, 34)

        Lectionary Text:  Matthew 25:14-30                          Eric Hostetler

        Sermon:  “The Most Valuable Talent”                         Dan Schrock

Responding

Song:  Open my ears, open my eyes (purple book, 5)

Offering

Holding Our World                                                                               Ron Good

Renovation Dedication

Litany of Dedication for Renovations

Blessed are you, O Lord our God,

for enriching our lives with many good gifts.

You command us to show your love for others

and to live with peace, justice, and mercy.

We dedicate to you our renovations to this building.

Thank you for each person who contributed funds,

or labored to improve function and beauty.

May these renovations help us

live our vision of intimacy and invitation.

Use them to draw us into intimacy

with you and each other,

and to welcome our guests with joy.

Accept this worship space which we offer in thanksgiving.

Let the lights remind us of Christ,

the Light of the world.

Let the sound system summon us

to hear the words of Christ and the music of the Spirit.

Accept our fellowship and cooking space,

which we offer with gratitude.

May our fellowship offer hospitality

without discrimination.

May our meals anticipate your heavenly banquet

where people of every tribe and nation will feast.

All things come from you, O God.

From your own gifts we give back to you.

Prosper the work of our hands.

Empower us by the Spirit to use our land and buildings in proclaiming how near your kingdom is.

For the kingdom, power, and glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Praying

        Spiritual Care for One Another and the World              Lois Mast

Sending

        Song:  The Lord lift you up (green book, 73)

        Benediction

Community

        Welcome and Introduction of Visitors

                        Please pass the friendship registers.

        Announcements

        Please join us all for coffee and tea in the fellowship hall.

Participants:

        Worship Leader:  Greg Smucker

        Music:  Worship Team

        Accompanist:  Terri Plank Brenneman

        Nursery:  Rita and Jud Gingrich

        Sound/Projection:  Evan Grimes

        Ushers:  Dale and Anita Snyder

        Visuals:  Anne Berry

Childcare is available for infants and toddlers
in the nursery during worship.

Nurture Hour begins ten minutes after the end of worship.

Please attend the intergenerational adult class of your choice:

¨       Sermon Response Class led by Steve Garboden, John Rempel, and Dale Shenk meets in the Jubilee Hall.

¨       A Woman’s Group led by Lavonn Hostetter studying the book Wonderfully Made by Terri Plank Brenneman meets in Lois’ office.

¨       Discussion Class led by Dan Nafziger and Jonathan Neufeld meets in Gentleness classroom.

¨       Sing Through the Journey led by Deb Brubaker, Patsy Sherer, and Greg Smucker meets in the sanctuary.

¨       College/Young Adult Class led by Joe Liechty, John Roth, Jan and Peter Shetler meets in the library.

Children from preschool through fifth grade go directly to their classrooms after worship for a snack.

¨       Infants and Toddlers meet in “Cherub Corner.”

¨       Preschool (2, 3, and 4 year-olds) meet in “Joyful.”

¨       Primary (kindergarten - grade 2) meet in “Peace.”

¨       Middler (grades 3-5) meets in “Forgiveness.”

Youth:

The JYF (grades 6-8) and MYF (grades 9-12) meet in their classrooms off of Jubilee Hall.

If you are visiting, please pick up a newsletter on the literature rack in the fellowship hall.