Getting ready to retire? Everence Financial will present an informational seminar, Retiring soon? Make sense of your Medicare and Social Security choices at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on three upcoming Mondays – Feb. 9, March 9 and April 13. Everence Financial Advisor Robert Wall will speak on Medicare and Social Security, provide instructions on how to enroll, explain your options if you continue to work and answer related questions. The seminars will take place at Everence Financial, 371 N. Old Highway 81, Hesston. To reserve your spot, contact Darlene Buller at (877) 467-7294, (620) 327-4043 or [email protected]. College Students planning to attend a Mennonite Church USA college in the 2015-2016 school year: If you wish to receive Congregational Student Aid, pick up an application in the church office and return it by Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. Even if you are unsure of your college plans, we encourage you to apply for aid to ensure it’s available to you. If you have questions, please contact Bruce Claassen, Stewardship Chair. Primary Sunday School and WOW Bible Stories: This week Early Childhood (age 2-PreK): Jairus begged Jesus to come heal his sick daughter. On the way, Jairus got a message that his daughter had died. Jesus restored her to life. (Mark 5:21-43) Primary/Middler (grades K-6): After the miracle of the five loaves and two fish, Jesus stayed to pray. The disciples rowed across the lake, against the wind. Jesus frightened them when he walked by, but stopped, calming them and the storm. (Mark 6:45-52) Our worship space is equipped with “T-loop” technology for hearing devices equipped to receive “T-loop digital signal. Otherwise, assistive devices are available. Ask an usher or sound technician for assistance. Nametags: Plan to wear your nametag every Sunday. Notify the church office if you still need a nametag. Lanyards are available upon request. Looking for the Nursery? Ask an usher if you need help finding the nursery. Nursery care is provided for children through age 2 during worship services. Also, children ages 3-6 are welcome to take an activity bag to use during worship. Announcements for Sunday bulletins should be submitted by Thursday morning to the church office. If you are bringing a drink into the sanctuary please make sure there is a lid on your cup. Total Attendance Last Week: 335 Saturday:15;Sunday:313; Monday: 7 Offerings last week -- General Fund: $8,717.00 General Fund Contributions this year: $40,612.96 Lead Pastor: Kurt Horst 620 217-0517 [email protected] Pastor of Youth and Young Adults: Isaac Landis 620 951-4035 (cell) [email protected] Visitation Pastor: Jill Weaver 620 217-0516 (cell) [email protected] Outreach Pastor: Ron Moyo 316 587-7538 [email protected] Family & Children Coordinator: Kara Swartzendruber [email protected] Whitestone Elders: Del Schroeder, Nadine Voth, Joyce Huber, Roxanne Miller, Rhonda Schrock, Matt Unruh Congregational Chair: Arlan Yoder Office: [email protected] 620.327.4123 On the web: www.whitestonemc.com I seek to do not my own will but the will of him who sent me. John 5:30 Whitestone Mennonite Church February 1, 2015 FOR YOUR PRAYER TIME … February 1, 2015 ~Pray for healing and comfort for Bob Esau who had shoulder surgery on Wednesday. ~Remember Rodger, Bev and Lauren Weaver as they transition to a new community in Colorado Springs, CO. ~May our eyes be opened to how God is working around us and through us. May we more fully take part in God's mission for the world. ~Pray for healing and comfort for Velma Swartzendruber as she recovers from heart bypass surgery. The Whitestone prayer room, located at the top of the stairs near the east entrance, is available all week for those who would like to spend time in personal prayer. The Bel Canto Singers will be performing in 1st service only, February 8th. There will be regular 2nd service. Thank you to everyone who has remembered me in prayer, during my hip replacement surgery and recuperation. I have felt the prayers showered upon me. Luanna Voth Dear Whitestone, We will be moving to Colorado this week and want to say thank you for 25 years of…prayers, encouragement, teaching, working together, learning, supporting and witnessing that our God is the same yesterday, today and forever as we meet the ever changing challenges of life. Blessings to each of you as you continue to seek God in your lives and grow to be his disciples in the Hesston community. Our new address: 8181 Telegraph Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Rodger & Beverly Weaver This Week at Whitestone… Today Nursery: 1st– Matt & Rhiannon Royston 2nd-Randall & Cindy Loucks 8:30 AM Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Noon Young Adult Meal & Bible Memory Greeters: 1st-Bill Zuercher, Mel & Joyce Wiggers, & Jerry Weaver 2nd-Leo Willems, & Angie Teeter Monday 2:30 PM Tuesday 6:30 AM Wednesday 5:45 PM Thursday 9:00 AM Worship at Hickory Homes Men’s Bible Study – Conference Room WOW Mennonite Women Devotions: Joyce Zuercher Hostess: Dolores Banman A-H Salad I-R Dessert S-Z Hot Dish Saturday 6:00 PM Saturday Evening Worship Maple Ridge Apartment Community Room Next Sunday Nursery: 1st-Virg & Diane White 2nd-Tami Keim & Margie Wiens 8:30 AM Worship 9:40 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship 4:00 PM Mentor Game Night Greeters: 1st-Marlin & Betta Kym 2nd-Joyce Huber, & Bill Zuercher "One greeter is still needed for each service next Sunday. Please see Angie Teeter if you can fill this need." Next Sunday – February 8, 2015 1st Service– Bel Canto - No Sermon 2nd Service - I Will Praise You Among the Nations Texts: Romans 15:5-13 Guiding Vision To be a community that creatively risks sharing the transforming love of Jesus …in all our relationships …in every situation …with all people New Member and Baptism Classes A six week class for persons wishing to explore baptism and/or church membership at Whitestone will begin during the Sunday School time, Sunday, February 22. (The class may choose to meet other times morning but the first gathering will be during the Sunday School time, February 22.) Persons who would like to be part of the class should fill out an interest card at the welcome table or contact the church office. Elective Sunday School class starting in March 1: We will be studying the book Age of Opportunity, A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp. Leadership for each Sunday will be shared by the members of this class. If you are interested, please let the church office know by Feb. 18 so books can be ordered. Book cost is about $13. Contact Amy Claassen with questions. We are in need of more people to work in the nursery on Sunday mornings. Persons interested in doing so please contact Rhiannon Royston at 316-214-0095 or email [email protected]. Thanks so much!!! Please join us for a Work/Play Retreat at Camp Mennoscah, March 20-22. Registration forms are in your mail boxes. An on-line signup option will be coming this week in your email. If you have questions, please see Rita Peters, Janelle Hunsberger, or Angie Teeter. Parenting Seminar: Sunday, February 15, from 6:30-7:30 pm Topic: Children's Faith Formation: What to expect for your children's spiritual development at various ages, and simple ways to develop and strengthen your children's faith. Led by Tami Keim.
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