June 19th - Middlebury Church of the Brethren

MIDDLEBURY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN “PROMISE” We promise to walk in the way of Jesus’ love by: Looking for the God seed in all people while practicing healthy processes of inclusiveness, showing grace and honesty. Building-up community by showing Hospitality, Equality and speaking truth in love. Willing to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit with our heart, mind, soul, and strength as we grow spiritually and are transformed in God’s love, grace and peace. Study, Practice, and Commitment to Forbearance* as we search for common ground. Joyously Celebrating Life.

Middlebury Church of the Brethren

*Forbearance: Forbearance is a biblical concept. The Greek words in the New Testament translated as carry meanings of patience self-control, restraint, mercy, long-suffering and the refusal to threaten (EPH. 4:2; COL 3:13, EPH 6:9, 11COR 12:6) Forbearance does not jeopardize or denigrate individual conviction, but it does place boundaries on the quality and character of individual responses. Forbearance does not require one to accept what another believes, but it does require one to listen and try to understand what another believes without demeaning, personal attacks, or acting to disenfranchise the other person.

GROUP GATHERINGS after Fellowship Children under 9 yrs meet in classrooms west of kitchen Children 10 yrs and older meet in ROOM 207 Adult Group Gathering International Bible Studies…………..Room #304 with Dana Snider Wired Word & Sermon discussions….Room #105 with Don Anderson or Beth Snider Agape Class Discussions/young adults or families………Room#401 John & Carolyn DeWilde

MIDDLEBURY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Middlebury Church of the Brethren is a welcoming and inclusive congregation offering Christ’s hospitality to the world. Pastoral Minister – Janet Shaver; cell 574-214-6741 e-mail: [email protected] Worship – 9:00 a.m. Sunday School – 10:45 a.m.

Restorative Love June 19, 2016

“Restorative Love” Children’s Message:

June 19, 2016

Welcome and announcements Prelude *Praise Music:

“Praise His Name”

Dana Snider Louise E. Stairs

“God of the Bible”

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Catherine Roebuck

Children under 6 yr old can leave to attend the child care at this time.

Prayers of the People (Joys and Concerns) While Ushers Come In Pastoral Prayer

*Call to Worship (a responsive reading)

Hymn:

Leader: People of God, the Lord is merciful! Men: God forgives our sin and pardons all our debts. Women: People of God, the Lord is good!

“Gentle Shepherd”

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Leader: God restores us to the way of salvation. Men: People of God, the Lord is love! Women: God revives our spirit so that we may rejoice.

Offering Prayer: Thank you, extravagant God, for your blessings in our lives. We offer ourselves in grateful response, seeking to live with such compassion toward others that your blessings will flow through us to bless our community and our world. For the sake of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen.

Leader: People of God, the Lord is faithful! Men: God speaks so that we may follow. Women: People of God, the Lord is righteous!

Scripture: Message:

ALL: God's glory fills this place. Let us worship the Lord our God! *Invocation (unison) O God, whose holiness is not limited to grand cathedrals or saintly persons, spectacular mountains or mountain-moving leaders; O God, whose holiness is often discovered in simple everyday places and simple everyday folks, plant your holiness in this place, in us now. Grow us this hour that we might flower, right where we are, with the beauty of your holiness. Through Jesus we pray. Amen. *Hymn

“Great is the Lord”

*Greet Each Other in Christ's Love

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*Hymn:

Galatians 3:23-29

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“Restorative Love” “Bind Us Together”

Pastor Janet Shaver sheet insert

Benediction: *Postlude

Nelda Snider

FILMING….……..…………… …Beth Sholly CHORISTER ................................... Tamra Houser SOUND…, ………… …Mark Roebuck ORGANIST ........................................ Nelda Snider SCREENS…………………………………Ethan Bickel CHILDREN BELL CHOIR ............. Dalis Andrews PIANIST………………….……………Lorie Copeland FLUTIST……………………………..Sherry Bickel USHERS TODAY ............................................................................................. Beth Muhlnickel, Ken Abbott DEACON WELCOMERS TODAY ......................................................................... Bev Mauck, Beverly Short SANCTUARY GREETERS TODAY .................................................................................... Eleanor Hawkins DEACON WELCOMERS NEXT WEEK ...................................................................... Gary & Renee Black SANCTUARY GREETERS NEXT WEEK ............................................................... Wayne & Dalis Andrews USHERS NEXT WEEK ............................................................................Beth Muhlnickel, Wayne Andrews Please place music sheet inserts in the basket at the rear of the sanctuary. We can use them again.

* Congregation stands in body or spirit

June 19, 2016 Activities and Announcements Today 9:00 a.m. Worship – Pastor Janet Shaver Worship Leader – Dana Snider 10:15 a.m. . Fellowship time: (coffee and refreshments) 10:45a.m Sunday School Classes Tuesday- 11:30 a.m. “Seasoned Senior Luncheon” in the Fellowship hall. The group will be assembling Kids Snack Packs after everyone has enjoyed a delightful lunch prepared by Pastor Janet Shaver and Pastor Byrl Shaver 6:30 p.m. Board room rented by Steve Nisley. The group would like the congregation to know that anyone is welcome to attend Thursday – “Take a Break Thursday” free community meal will be served in the rear of the church at 5:30 p.m. . There is a wedding rehearsal using the fellowship hall. Please come and enjoy the meal and fellowship. This is a partnership with Faith Mission of Elkhart 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion “Wisdom of the Carpenter in Church” is open to everyone and will meet this Thursday in the Board Room. 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. “Care Share Center” is open every Thursday or by appointment. You may drop items off any day in the storage ben at the west entrance. Thursday, Friday & Saturday: the Sanctuary and Fellowship hall is being RENTED for a wedding and will not be available for those 3 days. FOOD PANTRY The theme for June is All Things Paper. Please donate paper products like paper towels, napkins, Kleenex, toilet paper, diapers and paper plates. Please place the items on the table to the left when you enter the Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your continuing generosity!

Next Sunday June 26, 2016 9:00 a.m. – Worship Pastor Janet Shaver & Worship Leader Dana Snider

Children’s bell choir

10:15 a.m. – Fellowship time: (coffee and refreshments) (Cookie sharing time; you are welcome to bring in cookies to share with others during fellowship) 10:45 a.m. – Sunday School Classes JUNE CALENDAR June 27 – Room 314 rented by Tupperware JULY CALENDAR

No Crystal Valley Manor ‘carry-in” lunch for the month of July No Seasoned Senior Lunch in July Vacation month in July – no Sunday School classes for children or adults during the month of July 31st of July – Dedication of Children and Communion Sunday. If you would like your children dedicated in the church, please let Pastor Janet know.

Healthy Lifestyle Groups will meet every Thursday. Meeting in the Fellowship Hall Daylight - Second and Fourth Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Evening - First and Third Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. May we receive blessings from the encouragement and the experience and knowledge of each other.

Memorial Tribute

for Jan Reynolds

You are invited to attend: July 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday At the Reynolds home: 53308 LaPlace Drive, Middlebury LaPlace Drive is on Hunter Lake just off of CR43 south of state road 120 and east of state road 13. There is limited parking at the home place but an empty lot close by is marked for the additional parking. July we are in charge of Food Pantry and need volunteers to help staff the pantry. Sign-up sheets are in the fellowship hall and many people are needed.

ATTENTION PARENTS: Child care is available every Sunday. Children under age 6 are invited. Children can be escorted to the children’s area after the offering prayer. It is noted on the bulletin

Tom and Marj Miller send a Thank You to the Church Family for all the very nice things that everyone has done for them. The card is posted on the bulletin board for all to read.