Manson Mennonite Church 1310 8th Street ~ P.O. Box 627 ~ Manson, Iowa 50563

Aaron Carlson, Pastor July 1, 2012

Welcome to Worship

We welcome you to our Worship this morning, especially those who are visitors. May you experience God’s love and presence in our

midst. We welcome the opportunity to get better acquainted with you and hope to see you again!

Call to Worship/Opening Prayer Pat Bohn Songs of Praise & Worship Roger Zehr Offering Kathy Birkey Dedication Josh Schoonover Announcements Joe Sutter Joys & Concerns, Prayer Joe Sutter Scripture Reading – John 20:19-23 Andrea Oswald Message “Resurrection Vision Grows” Pastor Cal Zehr Sending Song Roger Zehr Benediction Pastor Cal Zehr

Nursery Duty

Today –

Next Sunday – Janel Kaufman

Primary Sunday School Workers/Helpers Today – Sarah Bachman, Debra Bachman, Pam Sullens, Josh Schoonover, Danette Nimke July 8 – Andrea Oswald, Donna Zehr, Josh Schoonover, Danette Nimke

This Week July 2-9 – Pastor Aaron & Molly on Vacation Thursday - 2:00 PM Mom’s group @ Church Next Sunday - 9:30 AM Worship – Beacon of Hope Preaching -10:45 AM Fellowship -11:00 am Sunday School

Coming Dates July 12 – Stewardship Meeting July 15-19 – Vacation Bible School

Attendance & Offer ing

ATTENDANCE: 6-24-12 Sunday School 34, Worship 77 6-17-12 Sunday School 48 OFFERING: 6-24-12 Budget $1,779.00, Special Funds $3,119.37, Total $4,898.37

Prayer & Praise Please continue to pray for Arlene Sutter as she deals with cancer. Please remember those of our congregation who are in the Manson Good Samaritan Home: Bob Sutter, Ruth Swartzendruber, Carol Birkey & Lois Zeka. Please pray for those who are dealing with health concerns and pray for their families and caregivers as well.

Announcements WE ARE LOOKING for six people who are willing to be characters for the game Persecution for Youth Escape @ Hidden Acres Camp on August 4th. The people will act like historical Mennonite people in the game and a script will be provided for them. If you are willing to take part in this, please let Chris Kauffman know by July 15 by emailing the church office @ manson.menno@juno.com. WE ARE BEGINNING to make preparations for Vacation Bible School for July 15-19th. Here is a list of supplies that are needed: 2 large tents, camping awning, mosquito net, artificial plants/palms, baskets, clay pots, woven rugs or blankets, used water bottles (clear not colored), empty toilet paper rolls/paper towel rolls. If you are able to donate any of these items please contact Molly Carlson at 712-210-2317 or Andrea Oswald at 712-830-4716. All items that are donated will be returned (except water bottles and toilet paper/paper towel rolls). PASTOR AARON & MOLLY will be on vacation July 2-9. Please call Kathy Birkey to start prayer chains at 469-3136 or her cell at 515-408-2555. If you have any other questions or concerns, please call one of the Elders: Pat Bohn, Eddie Zehr or John Sutter. THE CHURCH HAS PURCHASED a color printer from Midwest Office Automations for the church office for our bulletins. If you wish to contribute towards this purchase, please earmark your check “color printer.” Thank you. The Stewardship Committee COME GET REAQUAINTED WITH THE WELLERS - In the past two years we have had 3 weddings and 3 new babies. There is a Coffee being held to meet the new family members today from 10:45 to 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall. No gifts please - The Rick and Judy Weller Family

Church Office: 469-3387 Pastor Aaron’s Cell Phone: 712-210-5921 Pastor Aaron’s E-Mail: aaronyeehaw@gmail.com Church Secretary E-Mail: manson.menno@juno.com Church Website: www.mansonmennonite.com Vol. 63 No. 27