[amc] Re: a note from the pastor
- From: "Palmers" <candapalmer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Garland Robertson" <pastor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Austin Mennonite Church" <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 23:09:13 -0500
Hello All,
We need those who are knowledgeable about Creationism to help lead the
discussion on that topic in the Sanctuary class. Any offers?
Ann
From: Garland Robertson
Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 12:22 PM
To: Austin Mennonite Church
Subject: [amc] a note from the pastor
Members and Friends of Austin Mennonite Church
I pray you are encouraged and refreshed as you sense the companionship of Jesus
with you during your journey through Lent.
Whenever we are searching for some solution to a problem or for additional
resources that will help us better manage a challenge, usually a definite image
is composed in our minds about what this assistance would look like. Even in
our assessment of the church community, we may be prompted to seek to produce a
specific composition of persons who respond in particular ways in order to
fashion a religious community that conforms to our estimation of what the
church should look like. Although these practices might be beneficial to us
and work to stimulate our personal behaviors, they may also actually prevent us
from discovering and appreciating the character of life that is being prepared
for us. Focusing only on our initial perceptions can distract us in ways that
keep us from experiencing some of the gifts and blessings designed by God for
us. Finding a way to honor and accommodate the wisdom of God's spirit within us
can bring to us the joy and peace we seek.
The scriptures we will consider this next Fourth Sunday of Lent are 1 Samuel
16:1-13; John 9:1-41; and Ephesians 5:8-14. Thoughts prompted by these
passages will compose the sermon, 'Seeing what you are looking for.'
The announcements are copied below and the Worship Schedule for April 2011 is
both copied below and attached.
May it go well with you. Sincerely,
Garland Robertson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Refreshments for April 3: Gloria
Adult Study Groups, 9:30-10:30a The Open Forum Group meeting in Annex 1,
discussing Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.
The Sanctuary Group meeting in back of the main building continues a series
discussion of creation, evolution, religion and science, focusing on
Creationism this Sunday.
Sunday, April 3 We will share Communion together during worship, and afterward
we will have our community meal.
Sunday, April 3 The Working Group for the National Assembly to Honor Freedom
of Conscience will meet at the church at 12:30p.
Thursday, April 7 The Men of the Church will gather for breakfast, 7a, at
Jim's Restaurant, NW of the intersection of Hwy 183 and Burnet Road.
Saturday, April 16 CDC Yard Sale Begin collecting items for the sale and
planning to be present to celebrate this opportunity of gift giving and
receiving. wy 183 and Burnet Road.
Worship Schedule for April 2011
Date
Theme
Scripture
Music
Worship Leader
Preacher
Children's story
Greeter
Decor
Nursery
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
Theme: Live as children of light
1 Samuel 16:1-13 Ps 23 Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41
Peggy and Pat
Janice
Garland
Stacey
Craig M
Worship Committee
Katherine Kareem
Paul
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!vml]--><!--[endif]-->10
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Theme: I wait for the Lord
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ps 130 John 11:1-45-9
Romans 8:6-11
Judy
Larry
Candidate
Lee Lever
Aaron
Linda
Worship Committee
Marby
youth
Alex
17
Palm/Passion Sunday
Theme: Hosanna
Palm Procession
Matthew 21:1-11 Ps 118:1-2,19-29 Philippians 2:5-11
Dixie, Jared,
Susanna
Aaron
Garland
Dixie
Bob Koehn
Worship Committee
Steve F
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<!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]-->Easter Sunday
Theme: I have seen the Lord
<!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><!--[if
!vml]--><!--[endif]-->Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6 Ps
118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
Judy and Dixie
Jared
Garland
Larry
Rebecca
Worship Committee
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