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
Vo l. 6 3 No. 2 4     June 2 9 , 200 8
WORSHIP 9:30 Gathering Call to worship Congregational singing Hearing God's Word Children's Story Scripture: John 11:1-45 Sermon: Life versus Death by Earl Sears Respo nding to the Word Hymn ``Teach me Thy Truth'' HWB 548         Sharing and Pastoral Prayer Offering Se nding Announcements   Benediction SU NDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Children's class: Age 4 Grade 8 (basement) High school: Decide for Peace (Pine Room) Adults: Talk it Over Class (Pastor's Study)          God's Call to the Christian Community: Luke (Maple Room) Sharing the Journey (NW corner room)

Nursery today: Hannah Bachman Next Sunday: Carol 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. To contribute larger amounts, p lace an earmarked check in the offering or go to www.MCC.org and donate online.


This e vening , 7 8:30 pm ``King Corn'' will be shown in the library. The DVD deals with what has happened to the use of corn since the 1970's and its implications.

Church board meeting , Tuesday, July 1, 7:30 pm at the home of Vernice and Polly Begly. Faith sharing by Polly.

Mennonite Women will meet Thursday, July 3 for their regular meeting.

A new adult Sunday school class begins next Sunday and goes through August. It is ``Prayer of Jesus, Study and Practice,'' taught by Cal .

Venture Club for the whole community will be held on the following We dnesday s: Ju ly 9 and 16 and August 6 and 2 0. Do you have a craft idea for an evening? Contact Joy Kauffman .

Pastor's plans: Cal & family are at a family reunion through July 1.

The July MCC project is bath towels. Dark colors are preferred. Place them on the table in front of the MW bulletin board.

MMA is has a new program of fering free budget and debt counseling. This is available for anyone who attends Willow Springs. A flyer with details w as placed in your mailbox.

Bulletins for July 6 and 13 will be prepared by Elaine Good. Please direct announcements to her at dalelainegoodworks1.com.

A v ailable 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.''