Gehman Mennonite Church All ladies are welcome to attend the ladies retreat on Sept. 26-28.

There is a sign up
August 10, 2008 sheet in the narthex.

Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Bowmansville District Sewing Circle will meet at the Bowmansville Mennonite
Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Church on Wednesday, August 20, in the morning and afternoon.
Order of Worship
Continue to pray for the process of choosing a pastor for our church. Remember the
Call to Worship Psa. 85:8-13 Mary Ellen Musser following dates
Hymn of Praise Darlene McCosby September 21 - Qualification sermon by Kenneth Martin
Responsive Reading/Offering September 28 - Qualification sermon by J. Carl Sensenig
Worship in Song September 28 - Ballots available for members to submit nominations
Sermon Steve McCosby
As a way to keep our hearts focused on the discernment for a pastor, we think it will
A New Thing - Isaiah 43:19
be helpful to meet together for prayer, conversation, and encouragement. We are
Hymn of Response Darlene McCosby
planning for such a meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the church. All
Sharing Time
are welcome to attend. This will be an opportunity to join together in prayer
Pastoral Prayer
concerning the discernment for a lead pastor for our congregation. This could also be
Benediction
an opportunity to talk together about the time line that we have set forth. Let us
Today:
encourage one another to pray and to trust as together we seek the Lord's direction.
Greeters Travis & Carolyn Martin
Sunday School Nursery Chrystle Swatski Carl Sensenig and the pastoral search committee
Church Nursery Chrystle Swatski
Next Week:
Greeters: Gerald & Amber Martin A FALL EQUIPPING INSTITUTE: OUR CHURCH CAN REACH OUT
Chorister: John Miller
FOR CHRIST will convene at GMC. September 22, October 6, and October
Scripture Reading: Emily Gockley
Sermon: Glen Martin 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Instructor is David Eshleman who served 12
Sunday School Nursery: Kelly, Karen years as pastor of Capital Christian Fellowship in Maryland. Organized by the
Church Nursery: Lucy &Terry Bowmansville/ Reading District churches, the event is open to anyone with an
Offerings: interest in reaching others for Christ. Please see the brochure on our church
The August offerings are for Freedom Gate Groceries, Susquehanna bulletin board for more details.
Valley Pregnancy Services, and Sewing Circle.
Offering last week was $2,990.25. The annual used book sale of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society is in
need of a few volunteers next week, Wed. Aug. 13-Sat., Aug 16, held 9 A.M. to 7
Attendance last Sunday was 97. P.M. daily, closing Saturday at 4 P.M.. In particular, we are in need of car parkers,
afternoon cashiers, and persons to help with tear down and cleanup on Saturday. A
wonderful opportunity to expand your library, enjoy food and fellowship, and support
a good cause. Please call Joanna at 393-9745 if you can assist.
Pray for Glen Martin as he leads Bible study at Freedom Gate Tuesday evening.
The prayer meeting normally scheduled for Wed. is canceled in lieu of the
Bible study to be held on Tues. at Freedom Gate. Anyone interested in
Happy Birthday to Kylie Hoover on Tuesday.
going along should be at church by 6:45 P.M.