Sowing and receiving the presence of Jesus
Red Run News -- July 10, 2011
On Saturday evening, we enjoyed a chicken BBQ and game night in the grove. Thanks to Willis and Anna Mary for preparing the chicken and organizing the food.
We acknowledged the passing of Kenneth Horning on July 7. He served as interim pastor at Red Run 2001-02. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at Oley Mennonite Church. Pray for his wife Selena.
Ellen Martin played the prelude music -- including "These Are the Days of Elijah." Glenda Lafferty led us in singing. We sang "O How I l Love Jesus," which is a favorite hymn of Carl Good. Tim Martin led us in the time of announcements and prayer. We prayed for those among us who are facing medical tests or surgery. We prayed for the new nation of South Sudan. We remembered those among us who are traveling.
Ken Sensenig had the message this morning on the parable of the sower. He showed us the grass seeder that he used to sow seed at his home 12 years ago. In the heat of summer, he can still see that the grass turns brown over a former truck driveway and remains lush over where a pile of topsoil once stood. By looking at his own heart, Ken challenged us to consider the times and seasons of our own lives as to how receptive we are to the presence of Jesus.
Ready Runners will meet Wednesday, July13, at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
An outdoor inspirational service will be held at the historical Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse on Sunday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. with Ken Sensenig as the speaker. The 1855 sandstone structure and interior show us how people gathered for worship in previous generations.
On August 7, we plan for a fellowship breakfast (9:30 a.m.) between Sunday School and the church service. Sign up on the bulletin board if you want to help bring the food and the drink.
The Ready Runners are planning for a picnic on Monday evening, August 8. More details later.
A brochure was put in the church mailboxes with a description of how the congregations of Lancaster Mennonite Conference provide resources for one another. This is an opportunity for us to join together in God's mission.
On Saturday evening, we enjoyed a chicken BBQ and game night in the grove. Thanks to Willis and Anna Mary for preparing the chicken and organizing the food.
We acknowledged the passing of Kenneth Horning on July 7. He served as interim pastor at Red Run 2001-02. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at Oley Mennonite Church. Pray for his wife Selena.
Ellen Martin played the prelude music -- including "These Are the Days of Elijah." Glenda Lafferty led us in singing. We sang "O How I l Love Jesus," which is a favorite hymn of Carl Good. Tim Martin led us in the time of announcements and prayer. We prayed for those among us who are facing medical tests or surgery. We prayed for the new nation of South Sudan. We remembered those among us who are traveling.
Ken Sensenig had the message this morning on the parable of the sower. He showed us the grass seeder that he used to sow seed at his home 12 years ago. In the heat of summer, he can still see that the grass turns brown over a former truck driveway and remains lush over where a pile of topsoil once stood. By looking at his own heart, Ken challenged us to consider the times and seasons of our own lives as to how receptive we are to the presence of Jesus.
Ready Runners will meet Wednesday, July13, at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
An outdoor inspirational service will be held at the historical Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse on Sunday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. with Ken Sensenig as the speaker. The 1855 sandstone structure and interior show us how people gathered for worship in previous generations.
On August 7, we plan for a fellowship breakfast (9:30 a.m.) between Sunday School and the church service. Sign up on the bulletin board if you want to help bring the food and the drink.
The Ready Runners are planning for a picnic on Monday evening, August 8. More details later.
A brochure was put in the church mailboxes with a description of how the congregations of Lancaster Mennonite Conference provide resources for one another. This is an opportunity for us to join together in God's mission.
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