Tabor Mennonite Church June 2, 2013

Bring an Umbrella (Luke 11:1-13; Acts 2:1-13)

Praying for Rain

Praying for the Spirit (Luke 11:1-13)

I. Jesus teaches us how to pray

II. God receives our prayers

III. God responds with the Spirit

Receiving the Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)

I. A violent wind

II. Tongues of fire

III. Speaking God’s deeds

Joining the Spirit (Acts 2:42-47)

I. Devotion

II. Unity

III. Praise

Bring an Umbrella

Tabor Mennonite Church Worship: 9:30am Sunday School: 10:45am

891 Chisholm Trail, Newton, KS 67114 phone: 620-367-2318 e-mail: tabor@tabormennonite.org website: www.tabormennonite.org

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Pastor: Philip Schmidt 620-367-2405 Cell: 620-386-0779

Associate Pastor: Doug Krehbiel 316-283-7351

Associate Pastor: Rosie Jantz 620-367-8356

Touched by the Holy Spirit

“For this Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts, and tells us that we really are God’s children.”

–Romans 8:16 NLB

Gathering

PRELUDE Cross Road WELCOME Worship Leader, Carol Duerksen *CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: A mighty wind has blown, People: and tongues of fire have danced! Leader: The Spirit is with us, People: just as Jesus promised. Leader: God’s Spirit moves among us and gathers us together. People: God’s Spirit gives us power and calls us to serve the world. All: God’s Spirit is poured out upon us. Worship God with joy!

*GATHERING HYMN “Holy Spirit, come with power” No. 26 *PRAYER

Praising

*HYMN OF PRAISE “My soul cries out” Insert *GREETING EACH OTHER and ANNOUNCEMENTS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DEDICATION Eunice Nickel PRAYER OF DEDICATION FOR THE OFFERING OFFERING OUR GIFTS

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Receiving

CHILDREN’S STORY Carrie Unruh WORSHIP MUSIC “Life’s Railway to Heaven” -Brad Paisley Josh Booth SCRIPTURE Luke 11:1-13; Acts 2:1-13 Kristin Unruh SERMON “Bring an Umbrella Phil Schmidt

Responding HYMN OF RESPONSE “If you believe and I believe” Back page COMISSIONING OF DEACON SHELLEY BULLER Phil Schmidt

We, the members of this body of Christ, in the spirit of joy and in renewed loyalty to our Lord, acknowledge and receive you as a deacon. We promise to pray for you and support you in confidence, encouragement, cooperation, and prayers, that together we may increase in the knowledge and the love of God, manifested to us in Jesus Christ.

INSTALLATION AND LICENSING FOR PASTOR ROSIE Clarence Rempel LITANY Insert HYMN “New earth, heavens new” No. 299 SHARING AND CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Sending

*SENDING HYMN “Now go in peace” No. 140CS *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE

Come Holy Spirit.

Fill the hearts of thy faithful people and kindle in us the fire of thy love.

T o d a y

Today we are celebrating Pentecost in conjunction with Pastor Rosie’s Installation and Licensing. As we reflect on God sending the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples (Acts 2), we will also see that God’s Spirit continues to be alive and well in our world today! We extend a special welcome to Clarence Rempel, WDC conference pastor, who is worshipping with us today.

We are so glad you are here with us to worship God and experience God’s love. This morning you were greeted by Gary, Angie, Olivia and Zach Duerksen and Paul and Norma Graber. A special welcome is extended to all visitors.

Childcare is provided in the nursery during the worship service.

On the table in the foyer are Prayer Request Cards. You are invited to fill one out if you have a request and return it to a pastor’s box.

T h i s W e e k

Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7 8:30-11:45 a.m.—Vacation Bible School at Tabor

Tuesday, June 4 7:30 p.m.—Church Council

Wednesday, June 5 6:30 p.m.—Faithful Fitness 7:30 p.m.—Trustee meeting

Thursday, June 6 12:00 p.m.—Newton Lunch Bunch

N e x t S u n d a y , J u n e 9

10:00 a.m.: Breathe It In - God Gives Life! Next Sunday our Bible School children will provide the program during our worship service. Come for a morning filled with music and sharing and see what the children learned and did during the week.

Noon: Potluck meal in the park. Please bring lawn chairs and table service. This will also be a time of celebration and welcome for Pastor Rosie. Bike to Church Sunday! John Stoesz, the MCC Central States Executive Director has begun a Farewell Bike Ride prior to his retirement to thank churches for their continuing support of MCC. Plan to ride your bike to church, or if you prefer, bring it along, and following the picnic you will have opportunity to spend some time riding. Also at this time, everyone is invited to donate money to support MCC’s Global Family education projects. $300 sponsors a project for an entire year! Questions? Call the church office.

P r a y e r R e q u e s t s

The following requests were shared on May 26.

Sheri Schmidt asked that we remember the Jr. High at Camp WaShunGa this weekend and also shared a praise that Tabor’s 8th graders had received citizenship awards. She attributed this in part to the support of a caring church community.

Remember to pray for:

Vacation Bible School this week: pray that the students will have a good learning experience as well as fun and that the teachers and leaders will be empowered to guide and teach.

Western District Conference: Pray for Rosie Jantz who will be licensed towards ordination at Tabor Mennonite Church today. She will be serving as an Associate Pastor focusing on Education and Pastoral Care.

Mennonite Mission Network: Mary Raber of MMN is dividing her time this year between classroom teaching in Ukraine and working from the United States while she cares for her parents. Pray for her as she finishes a three-month course at Odessa Theological Seminary and prepares to spend June through August in the United States.

Mennonite Education Agency: Pray for Mark Thiessen Nation as he teaches the course, "Biblical Foundations of Justice and Peacebuilding," for Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University's Summer Peacebuilding Institute.

Remember to praise God:

Rosie Jantz and Shelley Buller and their willingness to share their gifts us as Associate Pastor and Deacon, respectively.

the good weekend that the Jr. Highers and Phil experienced at Camp WaShunGa.

OFFERINGS & ATTENDANCE May 26, 2013

Offering = $ 2,218.25 Adult S.S. = $ 37.27 Jr. S.S. = $ 14.90

Attendance = 151 Attendance = 55 Attendance = 19

A n n o u n c e m e n t s

An area-wide young adult gathering is happening at Alexanderwohl on Saturday, June 8, at 5:00 p.m. with a cookout and games. This is the second gathering for PC/PF (post-college/pre-family) young adults. Bring table service; salad, side or dessert; yard or card games; and $3 to cover the cost of hamburgers. RSVP by June 1 to Kent Peters, at kapeters@hotmail.com. Affirmation to extend the term of service for Youth Pastor Doug Krehbiel will take place at a special congregational meeting on June 16 following the worship service. Summer is coming: We need teachers and helpers for our children's summer Sunday school classes. Please consider signing up for one or more Sunday on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board. The summer quarter will begin on June 16 for adults and children. Song on the Lawn: Sunday, June 9, 5pm-8pm @ WillowSpring Downs. Mennonite Central Committee invites you to enjoy an evening of live music and a meal at Carol Duerksen and Maynard Knepp's farm, WillowSpring Downs. Donations accepted at the event to support MCC's worldwide work of relief, development and peace in the name of Christ. See the posters on the bulletin board for details, or call MCC 316-283-2720. Benefit for Dustin Thiesen, a life-long resident of the Goessel community, has been diagnosed with brain cancer. A Community Fundraiser for Dustin is being planned for Sat., June 15. It will include a golf event at Pine Edge Golf Course. There will be a meal at the Goessel High School in the evening, followed by a talent show that will showcase musical groups from our community. Funds raised will go to care for medical bills not covered through Dustin's health insurance. If you would like to help with this fundraiser, please contact Linda Peters, evenings, at 367.8439 or email Linda at: phagoessel@gmail.com. If you are interested in helping with meals for Dustin, call Sheri Janzen, evenings at 367.8418. If you are interested in helping with transportation for radiation treatments, call Linda Peters. Additional announcements are found on the Community and Conference announcement sheets received via email or in mailboxes. Additional sheets can be found in the literature rack in the foyer.

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