All personal information about church members has been deleted from this posting (ie personal prayer requests, contact information, etc).  For a full copy of the church bulletin, please contact the church office (410/467-8947).  Thank you.

May 11, 2008

Worship Leader:  Phyllis Bontrager           Song Leader:  Gwendolyn Clemens         

                                                                                             Keyboard:  Ruth Clemens

 

Prelude


Gathering and Praise

Welcome and Announcements 
Call to Worship
Hymns:  “Holy Spirit, come with power”    WB 26
                 “God of Eve, God of Mary"    WB 492
World Church Prayer:  Myanmar
Offering and Prayer: Passing the Friendship Roster
Offertory: "I Surrender"         Tim Baer & Erin Roth

Service of Baptism

Hymn: "Be thou my vision"      WB 545

 

Proclaiming God’s Word

Children’s Story             Martha June Graber

        * Children may proceed to Children’s Church (age 3 – 1st Grade)

Hymn: "Breathe on me, breath of God"      WB 356

Scriptures:  Acts 2:1-21;  Isaiah 49:13-21
Message: "You can learn a lot from mothers"        Dave Bartow 

Responding

Music for Meditation

Reflections and Sharing

Prayer

 

Sending

Closing Hymn: "Dona nobis pacem"    WB 346
 Benediction    

 

The Mission of North Baltimore Mennonite Church is to share Christ’s reconciling love with our communities and the world.

 

 

Today at NBMC

Welcome to our guests!  Please join us after the service for a snack in the fellowship hall and be sure to sign our guest book.  If you would like more information about NBMC or its mission, please feel welcome to call the church office at (410) 467-8947.

 

Sunday School Nursery:  Karen Vundla

Church Nursery:   Lynn Chalfoun
Children’s Church:  To be determined


Fellowship Hour Snack: Group 5 ~ Miller - Taylor

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Children:

Age 2 – Kindergarten:   Gwendolyn Clemens and Amy Thompson

1st – 4th Grade:   Lynn Chalfoun

5th – 8th Grade:  Jonathan Clemens

9th – 12th Grade:  Laura Helmuth

 

Adult:

Sanctuary – Adult Bible Study Series:  Donald Vundhla

Downstairs Classroom – Sermon Discussion:  Rotating Facilitators

 

Purpose of Children's Programs at NBMC:  To provide an opportunity for our children to develop a personal relationship with Christ, encouraging a life-long commitment to the church through discipleship, service and outreach.

 
 

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

Sunday Evening:

Miller home, contact Kathy Miller (410) 549-7393.


Monday Evening:

Rotating homes, contact Laura Helmuth (443) 257-1039.


Wednesday Evening:

Lantz home, contact Elaine Lantz (410) 235-9178.

 

Thursday Evening:

Giannella/Roth home, contact Rick Thompson (410) 366-7835.

Rotating homes, contact Gwendolyn Clemens (410) 252-4056.

Vundla home, contact Karen Vundla (410) 602-0284.

 

Fellowship Groups are an important part of Church Life at NBMC and are open to all. These small groups meet once a week for bible study, fellowship and an occasional potluck dinner.

 

Next Sunday

Sunday School Nursery:  Erin Roth

Church Nursery:  Erin Roth
Children’s Church:  To be determined


Fellowship Hour Snack: Group 6/Thompson - Zook Friesen

 

 

NBMC Announcements

Maegan Yoder will be receiving baptism during the worship service this morning.  Maegan has asked to be baptized as a declaration of her desire to be a member of North Baltimore Mennonite Church.

Sunday, June 1 – Children’s Service at the Park.  Mark your calendars now … More details to come.

Sunday, June 22, 12 PM – Congregational Meeting at NBMC.  This meeting will include voting on nominations for NBMC positions.  Please bring a bagged lunch.

Gift Discernment – Everyone should have received the 2008 Gift Discernment Form (by email and in church mailboxes).  Please note the interim committees listed on the back.  Completed forms should be returned no later than June 1 by email (admin@enbmc.org) or to box in the church office.  Thank you! 

Prayer Guide for the Interim – Pastor Bartow has put together a resource for our individual & collective prayer time, focusing on the interim period between long-term pastors.  Copies are in your church mailbox and extras are available on the resource table.  Please use this guide in ways you find helpful.
Special Prayer Services will be held at NBMC from 7-8:00 PM on the first and third Fridays of each month, beginning in June.  The focus will be praying for NBMC, the points raised in the assessment, and interim concerns.  Pastor Bartow will lead the group in various forms of prayer and spiritual disciplines. 

Pledges for Sing the Journey and Sing the Story – NBMC is considering purchasing these hymnal supplements, dependent on congregational support.  If you are interested in making a donation ($10/book), please complete the enclosed slip and place in the offering plate.  We will only purchase these supplements if there is enough interest.

New Phone List – The new NBMC Phone List has been compiled and copies are in your church mailbox.  Please discard or file your previous copy since there are numerous updates.  If you would like additional copies, email admin@enbmc.org or call the church office.

 
Community Announcements

May 31, 1-9 PM – Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts.  Calling all artists!  Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art (in many mediums) for this festival.  The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary.  For more details, contact Sharon Thompsonowak (artofpeace@frazermennonite.org) by March 21, 2008.


July 23-27 – Retreat for Families, Friends & Persons with Disabilities at Laurelville Mennonite Church Center.  Features resource team with David Heusinkveld, Dave Gullman and Ulli Klemm. For more information, see the brochure on the bulletin board, visit www.laurelville.org or call (800/839-1021).

Sept 12-14 – Music & Worship Leaders’ Training Workshop: Training in Leadership Arts at Laurelville Mennonite Church Center.  Offers in-depth training to music & worship leaders, dramatists, Scripture readers, and visual display artists.  For more information, see the brochure on the bulletin board, visit www.laurelville.org/Program/MusicWorship.html or call (800/839-1021).


Support for Myanmar – At the time this bulletin was printed, the number of lives lost due to Cyclone Nargis had reached 20,000 [editors note: the number is now over 100,000] and 1 million people had lost their homes.  Mennonite Central Committee is accepting financial contributions for Myanmar emergency assistance and will channel these funds to cyclone relief and recovery efforts.  You can make secure online donations at www.mcc.org. 

Please send all bulletin announcements to admin@enbmc.org.  Bulletins are printed on Wednesday morning of each week.

Last Week -  Attendance:  72

                            Offering:   General Fund:  $2,296.02
                                               Special Funds:   $      68.00  (The Mennonite magazine)
                                              Total Giving:  $2,364.02

 

 

PRAYER BULLETIN

for the week of May 11 - 17, 2008
Sunday - Praise God for our mothers, women who are mothers, and all those who are spiritual mothers.

Monday - Continue to pray for everyone effected by the cyclone in Myanmar.  May they receive what they need to help rebuild and support their community.

Tuesday - Pray for the Youth for Christ fundraiser that is being held tonight.  Thank God for the mission work that Youth for Christ provides.

Wednesday - Pray for the Mennonite Voluntary Service workers Laura Helmuth, Sarah Buskirk, and Amelia Steadman.  May their term in Baltimore be a time of enrichment and spiritual growth.

Thursday - Pray for people who are hungry around the world as they are faced with ever higher food costs.

Friday - Pray for the Jr and Sr Youth groups tonight as they meet.  Pray that their time together brings worship and glory to God.

Saturday - Give thanks for Maegan Yoder and her declaration of faith through baptism. Pray that God will continue to bless and sustain her on her faith journey.

This week pray for Jyoti, Paula, and Cheyenne Tandon, and Mark and Twila Taylor.

Mennonite Education Agency: On this Mother’s Day, pray for wisdom in knowing how to advocate for single mothers who have to work to provide for their families—often earning 40 percent less than a man with equivalent education and experience. (Early Childhood Network)

Mennonite Mission Network: Praise God for the new Grace and Peace Mennonite Church in Seoul under the leadership of Gui-Shik Nam.  Pray for the church’s outreach and growth.  Mennonite Mission Network gives support to this ministry.