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 5      November 8 , 2009
WORSHIP 9:30 Gathering Call to worship Worship in song Hearing God's Word Children's Story Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 and 12:1-10 Sermon: Perfection in Frailty by Doc Johnson 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: Madi Coleman and Lily Wink

Thanks so much to Doc Johnson, Director of Menno Haven Camp and Retreat Center, for preaching this morning. Cal, Carol and April Zehr are at Goshen (IN) College visiting Jenna and Melissa. They will return this evening.



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

Elder's meeting, Tuesday, November 10, 7:30 pm at the home of Elvin Krabill.

Pastor's plans: Cal plans to attend a Bible Telling Seminar in Bloomington on Tuesday.

THIS WEDNESDAY , November 11, Come and Dine: Exodus 6:06. Come at 6:06 pm for a sandwich and soup supper, a brief time of worship and sharing with a few others in caring clusters. Please sign up to bring some food for the meal. Future dates: December 2 and 16.

All are welcome at o ur Willow Springs Fall Retreat this coming weekend, beginning 5:30 pm Saturday and concluding 2:30 pm Sunday.
Title: On a Journey
Theme: Pilgrimage Our Spiritual Journey with Jesus Our Lord.
Please sign up for the Saturday evening pizza supper (from Giovanni's).
Things to bring:
Magazines with pictures we can cut out
Finger foods for the Saturday evening pizza meal
A donation for the youth group fundraiser breakfast on Sunday
Cut-up veggies to be put in a soup for our Sunday lunch.
Wear: hiking boots or shoes

Budget counseling: If you are facing a difficult financial situation or need questions answered about a mortgage, your credit report, or even your budget, MMA offers free confidential budget and debt counseling. For more information, pick up a brochure from the MMA bulletin board in the narthex.

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.''