January 31, 2016

Gathering

Prelude Gathering Hymns Brethren, we have met to worship HWB 8 There is a place of quiet rest HWB 5 Welcome (Visitors are invited to fill out a welcome card and place it in the offering basket.)

Sharing in the Life of the Church* Passing the Peace Call to Worship Leader: God in heaven, you are the God of rushing winds swirling over mountains and across the plains, People: the God of mighty gusts driving clouds and current around the earth. Leader: The winds of time are yours, People: a century is but a moment in your sight. Leader: This morning we ask for the wind of your Spirit to blow through your church, People: stirring us with your courage, moving us with your compassion, ALL: filling us with your hope.

Praising

Hymn God of grace and God of glory HWB 366

Scripture Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Offering Prayer Offering

Hearing

Children’s Story (Children ages 3 through 7 are excused to Children’s Circle)

Hymn My soul is filled with joy STJ 13 Scripture Matthew 11:25-29

Sermon Humble Courage Greta Holt

Responding

Response Hymn Have thine own way HWB 504

Sharing Joys, Sorrows, and Responses to Worship Prayers of the Congregation

Sending

Hymn Come, come ye saints HWB 425 Benediction *Near the beginning of our worship, we will have a time for sharing events of the life of the church. Bulletin announcements will be highlighted by the Worship Leader, followed by an opportunity to offer additional sharing. Please be mindful of the limited time we have to worship together on Sunday mornings. --Worship Committee

Serving next week: See you at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church

Music Key: HWB = Hymnal: A Worship Book (blue hard cover book) STJ = Sing The Journey (green soft cover book) STS= Sing The Story (purple soft cover book)

CMF Welcome Statement

Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship is a Christ-centered, welcoming and inclusive

church community committed to peace and justice. We acknowledge and affirm

the image of God in persons of every race, ability, class, gender, ethnicity and

sexual orientation. We celebrate an open communion in which all who seek a

closer journey with God are welcome to participate. We invite all who covenant

with us to join in the full life of the congregation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Please send your announcements to the office before 11:00am-Friday to be printed in the bulletin.

…..TODAY

…..THIS WEEK Wednesday, February 3 City Gospel Mission; desserts due by 5pm

…..NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, February 9 Community Meal (5-7pm) All are welcome!

…..COMING UP Sunday, February 28 Youth Fundraiser “Spud Bar” after church until 2pm

Check out the EVENTS page on our website for more calendar information.

*Fri, Feb 5–Sun, Feb 7 Mennonite Arts Weekend at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian Church (PRPC)

*Sunday, February 7 No classes or service held at CMF; joint service at PRPC—10:15am

Wednesday, February 10 CMF Ash Wednesday Service, 7pm

CMF Vision Statement As a Mennonite community, seeking to follow Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will be embracing, engaging, growing.

NOTES MENNONITE ARTS WEEKEND 2016 STARTS THIS WEEK, Friday February 5 and goes through Sunday, February 7! •Don't forget: The February 7 worship service will take place at Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian church at 10:15. •Any questions, please contact Hal, Anne, Rod, Bob, Crystal, Rebecca or Keith. On February 14, the first Sunday of Lent, please bring a book that has helped you in your Christian faith journey. Please put your name on it because you will take it back after the season. The congregation will put all the books at the front of the sanctuary for Lent. ALL CONGREGRANTS—I NEED YOUR HELP It seems like every time I make a new printed directory, the very next day, I get emailed another update. If you would be so kind, please go over the oversized copy in the gathering area for your information and CHECK OFF that you’ve seen it and approve. If you have changes to add, there will be space by the entry to do so. If you would need more than one printed copy, please request it on this list. THANK YOU for your help!!! -Violet MCC Peace Gathering in Kidron Ohio: You are invited to join Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Great Lakes for an informative day of workshops, worship and dialogue on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The day will begin at 9:00 am with worship and end at 5:00pm. MCC U.S. staff will join other invited presenters in leading public workshops on immigration, gun violence/incarceration, Iran, School Bullying and Anti-oppression. Following the seminars, there will be a Q&A time with all the presenters. Lunch will be provided. The Peace Gathering will take place at Kidron Mennonite Church (3987 Co Hwy 52, Kidron, OH 44636). Please RSVP to Jorge Vielman, Peace & Justice Coordinator, at JorgeVielman@mcc.org or 574-534-4133.

MCC's SWAP program (Sharing With Appalachian People) is looking for summer meals coordinators and job site coordinators. These 3-month assignments include a level of interaction with youth and adult groups, youth sponsors, and local residents that provides opportunity to explore new cultures and stretch one's faith and understanding of Christ's commands. A stipend, room and board, and transportation to and from assignment are provided. For more information, visit mcc.org/SWAP. 2016 Regional Gatherings You are warmly invited to a CDC Regional Gathering on February 13 at Community Mennonite Church (Markham, Illinois), February 20 at Faith Mennonite Church (Goshen, Indiana), or March 5 at Emmaus Road Mennonite Fellowship (Berne, Indiana). The day includes scripture and song, congregational sharing, a choice of sessions on the recent MCC sponsored Come and See Tour to Palestine/Israel or a discussion using the Human Sexuality study guide developed by Gerald and Carrie Mast. Our afternoon will end with a time of prayer. As CDC Vice-president, Arman Habegger, said about attending his first Regional Gathering, "I didn't really want to go, but by the end of the day, I was glad I did!" Please remember, the CDC will recognize Lois Johns Kaufmann's retirement and say our farewells at the Annual Meeting at Columbus Mennonite, June 23-25, 2016. Bring your family for a weekend of fun together to reconnect with one another without the demands of home. Enjoy planned activities for all ages, Saturday child care for young children, family-centered, and child friendly worship. Camp Friedenswald's Family Winter Retreat Feb 12-14 will feature David Moser, pastor at Southside Mennonite Fellowship, speaking about My Immigration Story; My Neighbor's Immigration Story. For more information or to register visit friedenswald.org.

Ten Thousand Villages Cincinnati is seeking a self-motivated, outgoing and energetic individual to manage the O'Bryonville store. The Store Manager is accountable for all day to day operations of the store; this includes: visual merchandising (as outlined by home office), maintaining adequate volunteer coverage, implementing all promotions, and meeting or exceeding budgeted sales goals. The Store Manager needs to promote a culture that ensures all customers, volunteers and staff receive the highest level of service while actively promoting the mission of Ten Thousand Villages. The Store Manager will report directly to the Executive Director. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required 3-5 years of retail/sales management experience preferred Ability to multitask with attention to detail Confident in Math and data entry Working knowledge of basic computer applications If interested, please send your resume to:director.cincinnati@tenthousandvillages.com

Church office located in Peace House at 3046 Minot Avenue, First Floor Services are recorded and available to be checked out;

Sermons are posted online

······PRAYERS FOR FAITH AND LEARNING Pray for renewed energy and peace of mind for the Bluffton (Ohio) University students

who are completing student teaching or internship requirements.

PRAYERS FOR THE MENNONITE MISSION NETWORK Pray for Mennonite Mission Network personnel and their colleagues in Nepal as they

share the good news of God’s providence through the creation of small businesses, in-

cluding a coffee shop. Praise God for the success of this hospitality ministry that is pros-

pering and giving hope to many visitors.

Book Club will meet on Sunday, January 31, after church at China Foods

Restaurant, 410 W. McMillan. The book to be discussed is "The Sandcastle Girls" by Chris Bohjalian.

Journey Groups Contact information available through the office for all facilitators.

Art and Spirituality : Contact Violet Sears with interest Women’s Spiritual Journey : Contact Facilitator Judy H with interest Women’s Corner : Group Facilitator Kristen L; please contact her to be added to email list or with questions. Playdates Coordinator: Becca S —we have a regular play group for babies & preschool-aged kids that meets at Jane Patty's house on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 9am - 11:30am. Questions? Contact Becca or Jane. Men’s Group: Meets every third Saturday of each month--all men are welcome. Coordinator: Jim M. If interested and not on Jim’s email list, please ask to be added. Watch email for location. Jim would appreciate a headcount midweek prior to the Breakfast. Time is 7:30am -??? Vita Pontis: Initial contact Scott and Allison T meeting coordination shared among members Bible Study: Contact Facilitator Linn S with interest Youth Group: coordinators: Scott and Allison T, Heidi S

Renee Kanagy, Pastor 513.884.2677 (cell)

reneekanagy@cincinnatimennonite.org Office hours: Tuesday - Friday

9 to 4 unless something prevents

Violet Sears, Office Administrator, is in the office, 9am-3pm on Tuesdays and Fridays

unless something prevents or the work is done

4229 Brownway Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45209 871.0035 office@cincinnatimennonite.org