We gather as followers of Jesus, seeking God,

serving each other and witnessing to all.

Prayer in the Pastor’s Office............................................................. 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School.................................................................................. 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service............................................................................... 10:30 a.m.

Welcome.......................................................................................... Jill Najewicz

Congregational Songs

Offering

Prayer

Scripture:  Nehemiah 1:10-11................................................... Riley Mercer

Message: What  Kind of Person Does God Use?...................... Pastor Phil

Closing Song

Parting Blessing

Harmony Village service at 6:30 p.m.

PRAYER NEEDS:

Our Person of the Week:  Carol Blosser

Kellie Slabaugh recovering from surgery

Jeeva Veerapathran, the India National Pastor we support.  To give towards his monthly sponsorship, due today, designate your offering to Gospelink.

Happy Birthday:      Tuesday  to Jeremy Miller

                               Thursday  to Rickie Kelly

Happy Anniversary:  Monday to Frank & Annie Lichtenwalner

The North Lima Mennonite Church will have their Annual Auction at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18.  A food stand with sandwiches, pie and snacks will open at 4:30 p.m.  Proceeds will go to their building fund.

Saturday:  Food Giveaway at St. Patrick’s Church 9:00 a.m.-noon

Greeters:  Dave & Deb Horst

Scripture:  Nehemiah 2:1-10

Message:  What Kind of Person Does God Use? #2

Midway Mennonite Church is inviting is to join them for their Christmas Eve Service at 7:00 p.m. There will be a choir with practices each Sunday at 5:00 p.m. beginning October 22.  Come and help make a beautiful sound for Jesus.

October 29:  Fall Missions Offering.  We will have Bible Heroes. Children and adults will be invited to dress up as their favorite Bible character.  They will be invited to share why they chose this person.  Please let Pastor Phil know if you are planning to do this.

Glory Way Quartet will be in concert on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. at North Lima Mennonite Church.  NOTE OF INTEREST Lynn Royce Taylor, son of Carol Taylor, sings in this quartet.

Gospel Express Ministries will be having a Fall Banquet on Monday October 30 at 6:00 p.m. This will happen at Das Dutch Village Inn. You may get a complimentary ticket from Pastor Phil today.

Ladies “Sip and Paint” Christmas Party will be on Friday, November 17, at 5:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  The cost of $13 for adults and $3 for girls 10 and under includes the favor (which is the canvas that you will paint) and dinner.  All other supplies will be provided.  The picture that we will be painting and a sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board.

Attendance:  Worship  59     Sunday School  43

Offerings:  General  $3,007     Primary  $6     Gospelink  $120

Brotherhood $10

Please note that we have been running a budget deficit.  Prayerfully consider this need in your giving as we near the end of our fiscal year.

The Gideon’s would like to thank you for the opportunity to share how God’s Word continues to change lives.  Your generosity will provide 324 Bibles.  Thank you for helping to reach lives for Christ.

It would be appreciated if you could take the survey. 

Greeter sign-up sheet is on the table in the foyer.  If you are able to do one week or more we invite you to sign the dates you can help.  Thank you!    -  Worship Committee

Pastor Phil’s Office:  330-817-0098

Monday:  ½ day vacation

Tuesday-Friday:  8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Secretary Hours:  Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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