THIS WEEK’S SERVICE

Pre-Service Music: Robyn Wolfe

Worship Leader: Al Derksen

Congregational Singing: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Monica Harder

Meditation: Pastor Loren Guenther

Communion Service

PRAISE & PRAYER ITEMS

MISSIONARIES - Pray for:

• Lakeside Gospel Chapel, St. Laurent.

• Bryce & Dielle Driedger, church planting with Avant Ministries in

Rennes, France.

LOCAL - Pray for:

• our Toddler Ministry. Thanks for taking care of our little ones on

Sunday mornings!

• our police, fire and EMT personnel. Thank you for your service!

• Harv & Brenda Thiessen, serving as Operation Mobilization North

American Director. Let’s keep Harv & Brenda in our prayers as Harv

travels often.

• STEINBACH BIBLE COLLEGE MISSION X TEAM. Jason Friesen & Megan

Ens will be heading up to Northern Manitoba on Feb. 15 for a week to

serve on Mission X. Nikki Thiessen will be on the Mission X team

serving in Winnipeg.

• Clara Hildebrand • Marge Hildebrand (George)

• Ernie Towarnicki - BTHC

COMMUNITY MINISTRY

• Feb. 19 - Garden Park Service

• Feb. 26 - Salem Evergreen Service

IN SYMPATHY

Arnold Braun, brother to Laurence & Brenda Braun and Howard & Gloria

Braun, passed away on Monday, February 13. Funeral services were

conducted on Saturday, February 18, at the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite

Church.

May the presence of Jesus and the power of His resurrection bring comfort

and strength to the families now sorrowing.

THIS WEEK IN OUR CHURCH

Monday - WOW Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. ONLY

Tuesday - Music Committee Meeting - 5:00 p.m.

- Church Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Coffee in the Office - 10:00 a.m.

- Awana - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday - Senior Fellowship Potluck Supper - 6:00 p.m.

Friday - Awana T&T’s Girls Sleepover - Meet at church at 7:00

p.m.

- Awana T&T Boys Rec Night - Meet at Valley Bowling

Lanes at 6:00 p.m.

YOUTH NEWS

Jr. Youth - Monday, Feb. 20 - NO JR. YOUTH

Sr. Youth Skating Day, Feb. 20: Going to the Forks River Trail. Leaving at

9:15 a.m., back at 6:00 p.m. Plans are weather-dependent. Check our

Facebook page for an update Sunday evening.

Sr. Youth - Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study - Revelation

Series

TAKE NOTE

1. We, as the family of Pete Neufeld, would like to thank you all so very

much for the outpouring of love, prayers, encouragement and

support shown to us during this difficult journey. Thank you for the

many phone calls, text messages, cards, gifts of food and acts of

service. Very special thanks are extended to everyone who helped

with the memorial.

2. Couples Devotional! In the spirit of Valentine’s and

celebrating the special spouse in our life, a four week

“Better Together” devotional is available on your way

out of the sanctuary this morning. Please ask one of

the ushers for a copy. If you do not receive a copy

this morning, check the Family Resource Center for

additional copies.

3. Church Offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20, for Louis Riel Day.

4. Pastor Loren will be away from the office from Feb. 20-Mar. 3. If you

need pastoral care during this time, please contact one of our other

pastors.

5. Promise Keepers - Pastor Loren has two tickets left for the Promise

Keepers weekend, Mar. 10-11, at the Early Bird price of $55. If you

would like one or both of these tickets, contact Lydia at the church

office, 204-325-7667.

6. Media. Faith. Culture. Growing up, you didn’t have the Internet,

your friends didn’t cut themselves and text messaging wasn’t even on

the radar. How can we help guide our children to live Godly lives

amidst this kind of cultural climate? On Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:00pm

at Garden Valley Collegiate the Winkler Area Youth Ministerial is

please to present Brett Ullman as he discusses, from a parent’s per-

spective, sensitive topics affecting today’s young people including cut-

ting, suicide, substance abuse, sex and violence. Bringing hope and

an awareness to today’s parents, Brett sheds light on how with

increased knowledge of youth trends, adults can be more discerning

in their parenting strategies and better able to anticipate the needs

of their children as they navigate the often challenging waters of adol-

escence. Admission is free, contact your youth pastor for more

details.

7. Senior Fellowship Potluck Meal on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:00 p.m.

Come and Enjoy an evening of Inspiration, Music and Fun...share a

poem, story...bring a favourite keepsake or

sentimental items for “Show and Tell” and bring

your crokinole board, table games, crafts, etc. for

a Fun Evening!! Please sign up in the foyer.

8. MEMBERSHIP MEETING, TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 7:00 P.M. Annual

Report books are ready and will be distributed by the ushers as you

leave the sanctuary. Please take one, read it and come

prepared for the meeting next Tuesday.

9. Church Council recommends the adoption of the

“Sanctity of Life” section under Article IV of the

“Statement of Faith” in the Constitution. Copies of this section are

available in the foyer. The discussion and vote will be held at the Feb.

28 Membership Meeting. If you have questions, please address them

to a member of Church Council.

10. Address Change:

Tina Enns, 455 Southview Drive, Winkler MB R6W 2Y1

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, Feb. 27 - WOW Bible Study - 9:30 a.m./7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 - MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday, Mar. 1 - Seniors Bible Study - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 1 - Awana - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 2 - Deacon Committee Meeting - 7:00

p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 5 - WEMMC Family Skate - Morden Arena -

6:45-8:45 p.m.

Sunday, Mar. 12 - Membership Class - 7:00 p.m.

1. WEMMC Family Skate! Sunday Mar. 5, 6:45-8:45 p.m. Morden Arena

(Co-op Gold ice surface). Skating for every age, hockey for the hockey

enthusiasts (bring your helmets), hot chocolate and snacks. This skate

is FREE! For more information, contact Pastor Loren or Pastor Tim at

325-7667.

2. WEMMC Membership 101 - Sunday, March 12, 7:00 p.m. in the

Church Chapel. If Winkler EMMC has become your church home, you

are invited to become a member. This evening session is

for those who have been baptised and want to be a

member and for those who wish to transfer their

membership from another church. During this evening

we will discuss the beliefs, policies, and opportunities of

Winkler EMMC, as well as answer any questions you may

have. Please bring your Bible for this evening. Pick up

your membership application and also sign up on the 'sign up table'

in the foyer. Please have your application completed and with you for

March 12. For further information, contact Pastor Loren or call Lydia

at the church office, 325-7667.

MISSIONS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. Check out the poster board regarding Volunteer Opportunities at

Salem Home!

2. Come and join in Low German singing at Mandako Agri Family Centre

(1 mile west of Plum Coulee) on Saturday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Henry

& Susie Zacharias will present the music. Check out the poster on the

bulletin board.

3. You are invited to the Gideon Banquet which will take place in the

Winkler EMMC. Come and hear about Bible distribution in China and

a testimony from the Ukraine. Date: March 3. Seating is at 6:00 p.m.;

banquet at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are complimentary. Contact: Neil/Helen

Schmidt at 204-325-7056.

4. The Emmaus Road Message seminar is designed to encourage you to

share your faith and help you understand and explain the message of

the gospel in a clear and simple way. Bethel Church is inviting

everyone to join them for this seminar on Mar. 10-11. Details online

at goodseed.com/seminars.

5. Winkler Bible Camp’s 2017 Dinner Theatre, “The Capper Trap”, Mar.

11, 12 & 17, 18, 19 at 6:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. For

more info or to make a reservation, please call the camp at 325-9519.

6. Pregnancy Care Centre Annual Banquet, Saturday, Mar. 11, 6:00 p.m.,

Westside Church (Morden), with a special presentation by Dance-

works & Candlewick. Please call to reserve your spot or host a

table–tickets are free! 325-7900. February 19, 2017

Pastor Loren Guenther

Topic: “The Church That Jesus Builds”

Text: Matthew 16:13-20

WINKLER EMM CHURCH600 Southview Drive Tel. No. 204-325-7667

Winkler, MB R6W 2P7 Fax. No. 204-325-6819

E-mail address: winkleremmchurch@mts.net

website: www.winkleremmc.com

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Senior Pastor: Dale Dueck

Pastor to Young Families: Loren Guenther

Pastor of Congregational Care: James Peters

Youth Pastor: Tim Goertzen

Children’s Ministry Director: Carolyn Wiebe