We pray for safety in hurricane aftermath
Red Run News -- August 28, 2011
Many in this area faced uncertainties as hurricane Irene impacted us on her way up the eastern coast of the United States this weekend. Many homes and church buildings were without electricity. Some roads were closed by flooding. We prayed for those impacted by the storm and for the emergency personnel who are assisting people.
Fortunately, we were able to hold services at Red Run although some of us needed to take a detour to get here. Tim Martin taught the combined adult class from Chapter 2 of Jesus Matters. We considered some of the names of Jesus: Jesus, Savior, Son of God, Messiah, and Lord.
The lesson on the international Sunday School lesson was postponed for one week. Next week (September 4) Paul Gehman will teach from Ruth 4:1-10, which was the lesson scheduled for today. Bob Sauder will teach the elective class from Chapter 3 of Jesus Matters.
Also on September 4, we plan to hold a fellowship breakfast (9:30 to 9:55 a.m.) between the Sunday School class and the church service. Pastor Carl is scheduled to bring the message in the 10 a.m. service.
Melvin Weaver told the story of Mordecai and Haman to the children. Melvin brought the message from Matthew 16, "Who do you say that I am?" As Lord, Jesus calls us to a life of discipleship and self-denial. Julia Sensenig led us in singing including the hymn "I Know Whom I Have Believed," a favorite of Tina Mickley.
We acknowledged the passing of David W. Mohler who died in a lawn-mowing accident on Friday. David had served as deacon at Gehman Mennonite Church from 1978 to 2003. He had also served on the board of Freedom Gate, a ministry to assist those making the transition after release from prison.
Blessings to all who are attending school in the 2011-2012 school year!
Many in this area faced uncertainties as hurricane Irene impacted us on her way up the eastern coast of the United States this weekend. Many homes and church buildings were without electricity. Some roads were closed by flooding. We prayed for those impacted by the storm and for the emergency personnel who are assisting people.
Fortunately, we were able to hold services at Red Run although some of us needed to take a detour to get here. Tim Martin taught the combined adult class from Chapter 2 of Jesus Matters. We considered some of the names of Jesus: Jesus, Savior, Son of God, Messiah, and Lord.
The lesson on the international Sunday School lesson was postponed for one week. Next week (September 4) Paul Gehman will teach from Ruth 4:1-10, which was the lesson scheduled for today. Bob Sauder will teach the elective class from Chapter 3 of Jesus Matters.
Also on September 4, we plan to hold a fellowship breakfast (9:30 to 9:55 a.m.) between the Sunday School class and the church service. Pastor Carl is scheduled to bring the message in the 10 a.m. service.
Melvin Weaver told the story of Mordecai and Haman to the children. Melvin brought the message from Matthew 16, "Who do you say that I am?" As Lord, Jesus calls us to a life of discipleship and self-denial. Julia Sensenig led us in singing including the hymn "I Know Whom I Have Believed," a favorite of Tina Mickley.
We acknowledged the passing of David W. Mohler who died in a lawn-mowing accident on Friday. David had served as deacon at Gehman Mennonite Church from 1978 to 2003. He had also served on the board of Freedom Gate, a ministry to assist those making the transition after release from prison.
Blessings to all who are attending school in the 2011-2012 school year!
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