http://willowsprings.il.us.mennonite.net/
Cal Zehr, Pastor wsme n nojuno.co m         P.O. Box 386
cczehrjuno.com Tiskilwa, IL 61368
815 646-4819                                                                            815 646-4287

W illow Springs Mennonite Church
Vol. 64 No. 4 4      November 1 , 2009
WORSHIP 9:30 Gathering Call to worship Worship in song Hearing God's Word Children's Story Scripture: Philippians 3:7-4:1 Sermon: More Steps by Faith I press on Responding to the Word Sharing Pastoral prayer Offering Sending Announcements   Benediction SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Children's classes: Age 3 Grade 7 (basement) High school: Spiritual Disciplines (Pine Room) Adults: Study on Romans (Oak Room) Book Study The Soul of Money (Maple Room) Ta lk it Over Class (Pastor's Study)

Childcare provided today: April Zehr

The plastic bank passed during the offering time is for coins (50 cents or so). This offering symbolizes our desire to combat world hunger.

All are invited to stay after Sunday school for a carry-in meal and a time of recognition of the recent marriage of Missy (Rombout) and Jimmy Mennie.

Church board meeting, Tuesday, November 3, 7:30 pm at the home of Elaine Gerber. Faith sharing by Ellen Davis-Zehr.

Mennonite Women will meet on Thursday, November 5 for their regular meeting. Coffee at 10 am, work, potluck meal, meeting, work. All women are invited.

Next Sunday, Doc Johnson will be preaching in our morning worship service. Cal, Carol, and April will be at Goshen (IN) College visiting Jenna and Melissa.

Our Willow Springs Fall Retreat is in two weeks, November 14 and 15. Title: On a Journey
Theme: Pilgrimage Our Spiritual Journey with Jesus Our Lord.
Please sign up for the Saturday evening pizza supper.
Things to bring:
Magazines with pictures we can cut out
Finger foods for Saturday evening
A donation for the youth group fundraiser breakfast on Sunday
Cut-up veggies to be put in a soup for our Sunday lunch.


Available for your use:
*restrooms located at bottom of stairs; accessible restroom by library
*staffed nursery for children through age 4 (following scripture reading)
*elevator located inside main door and by library
*large print bulletins & hymnals & hearing devices available from ushers


Our vision: ``Willow Springs Mennonite Church is a thriving Anabaptist community of believers saved by grace who love and desire to follow Jesus Christ. We celebrate life together through joyful worship, faithful study, intentional sharing of the Gospel and compassionate caring and service to others.''