EIGHTH STREET MENNONITE CHURCH
602 South Eighth Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4019
Tel.: 219/533-6720

Fax: 219/533-8324

Email: eighthst@bnin.net

Web site: www.bnin.net/~eighthst/

Myron D. Schrag, Pastor [mschrag@bnin.net]

Brenda Sawatzky Paetkau, Associate Pastor [bpaetkau@bnin.net]

9:30 A.M. April 16, 2000

Eighth Street Mennonite Church is a Christian community – rooted in Anabaptism and coming from diverse religious traditions – devoted to worshipping God and to extending God's love to the congregation, to Goshen, and to the world.

PALM SUNDAY

GATHERING

Prelude: All Glory, Laud and Honor Bach

Welcome and Announcements

Interlude

Mark 11:1-10

*Opening Procession:

*Hymn: #237 All Glory, Laud and Honor

*Call to Worship:

Leader: Welcome to worship!
On this festival day,
we join the throng who honor Christ, the king.

Piano Side: He's coming,

Organ Side: he's coming,

All: line his pathway again with palms!

Piano Side: He's coming,

Organ Side: he's coming,

All: clear the pathway; raise the palms!

He's coming:
Son of David,
Suffering Servant,
Savior,
Risen Lord!

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn: #19 Open now thy gates of beauty

PRAISING GOD

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Litany:

[See cream-colored half sheet for litany]

Anthem of Praise: Blessed is He! Larson Choir

Offering and Offertory: Wondrous Love Unknown

[Please sign the registration pad at the end of your pew.]

CONFESSING AND RECONCILING

Psalm 31:9-16

Prayer of Confession Litany:

[See cream-colored half-sheet for litany]

Words of Assurance: Psalm 118:21

Hymn: #105 Christ, we do all adore thee

HEARING GOD'S WORD

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a [OT pg 681]

Sermon: "Celebration and Suffering"

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

Hymn: #576 If you but trust in God

Joys and Concerns

The Church at Prayer

SENDING

*Hymn of Blessing: #422 Bwana awabariki

*Benediction

*Organ Meditation

*Postlude: If You But Trust in God to Guide You Telemann

*All who are able are invited to stand

Worship Leader - Janeen Bertsche Johnson
Message - Myron Schrag
Song Leader - Roger Nafziger
Organist/Pianist - Christine Thögersen
Choir Director - Roger Nafziger

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WELCOME to Eighth Street Mennonite Church! May you experience God's presence in this time of worship and fellowship. Visitors are invited to sign the guest book in the narthex and to worship with us again.

LITANIES

PRAISING GOD

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Litany

Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good;
God's steadfast love endures forever!

All: Let Israel say, "God's steadfast love endures forever."

Leader: Open to me the gates of righteousness,
that I may enter through them
and give thanks to the Lord.

All: This is the gate of the Lord;
the righteous shall enter through it.

Leader: I thank you that you have answered me
and have become my salvation.

All: The stone that the builders rejected
has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the Lord's doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes!

Leader: This the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

All: Save us, we beg of you, O Lord!
O Lord, we beg of you to give us success!

Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
We bless you from the house of the Lord.

All: The Lord is God and has given us light.
Bind the festal procession with branches,
up to the horns of the altar.

Leader: You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God, I will extol you.

All: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.
God's steadfast love endures forever.

CONFESSING AND RECONCILING

Psalm 31:9-16

Prayer of Confession Litany

Leader: In this Lenten season, we pray with the psalmist:

"I have become like a broken vessel…

I trust in you, O Lord…

Deliver me."

All: We come as we are, O God;

we acknowledge our brokenness;

we look to you for restoration.

Leader: As broken vessels,
we need you to open the gates of our hearts.

Our worship is sometimes halfhearted.

Our praise is shallow,
and our resolve to follow you is weak

All: Restore us, O God.

Leader: In this past week, we have again encountered
what is broken and needy within us.

(Pause for silent review)

Leader: We turn to you, Cornerstone of our lives,

you who were broken and rejected that we might live.

All: Bless us, O God.
Heal us and make us whole
that we may reflect your image more truly in the world.

We come as we are, O God;
we acknowledge our brokenness;

we look to you for restoration.

MESSENGER news articles and announcements for the May issue are due Ä today. Please put your items in editor Tim Nussbaum's church mailbox.

¯ Take me out to the Ballgame ¯

THE SUMMER GROUP ACTIVITY for Friends for Living is to see the South Bend Silverhawks baseball team play at Coveleski Stadium in South Bend. The date to mark on your calendar is Friday, June 23 at 7:00 P.M. We are planning to take the church bus to the game, along with as many other vans and autos as needed. See our name in "lights" as we attend this game. The special group rate is $7 per person which will be collected in advance. Sunday, May 28 will be the last date for advance payments.

A GUIDE TO PRAYER: Please pray for Saúl Murcia, Brad Reimer, and Malinda Berry, associate directors of Mennonite Voluntary Service of the Commission on Home Ministries and Mennonite Board of Missions, as they visit units and work at the varied tasks of unit administration.

APRIL GIVING BOX: An exciting project currently underway at Camp Friedenswald is the renovation of the Lakeview Lodge. When completed, this facility will be true to its name with a full window view of Shavehead Lake. Eight private rooms (and bathrooms) will be enjoyed by family campers and guest groups alike. Support the camp through this month's Giving Box.

Birthdays & Anniversaries!

16	Cindy Burge	19	John & Tina Bohn '75
16	Heather Klassen	20	Michelle Horning
16	Stef Miller	20	Jim & Betty Jo
16	Todd & Diane		Boshart '57
	Woodworth '77	21	Emily Minnick
18	Jeanette Landis	21	Floyd Saner
19	Jeremy Braun	23	Jenna Liechty
19	Helen Fretz

ANNOUNCEMENTS, April 16, 2000

GREETING US today are Jane Swihart and Barbie Swihart.

Jane teaches first grade at Waterford Elementary in Goshen. She enjoys reading, walking, and being with friends. She has two sons, Mark & family in New York and Matt in Texas, a daughter Barbie, and 2 grandchildren. Jane has served on Christian Ed. Commission and the Preschool board. She presently is 8th Street's Bible School Coordinator, serves on the Kitchen Committee, coordinates fellowship time (between worship and S. S.), and often teaches children's S. S. She is one of two 8th Street reps. to The Window and is currently treasurer of The Window board.

Barbie is a full-time student at Goshen College with double majors, math and physics. She will be marrying Lynn Stutzman on June 10 at Eighth Street. She enjoys spending time with Braydon, her 18-month-old son.

THE FLOWERS are shared by Ed Brookmyer in remembrance of the date April 20, 1941 when he and Donita were married 59 years ago.

STAFFING OUR NURSERIES:

Today: During worship - Infants – Mary & Alex Liechty Caskey

Toddlers – Ed & Pat Minnick

During Sunday School - Lois & Lyn Miller

Next Sunday: During worship - Infants – Kristin Neufeld, Karen M. Rush

Toddlers –Tim Nussbaum, Kurt Neufeld

(No Sunday School)

~ Second Hour ~

B1 - Builders - "Unity in human relationships: Work together" (adult quarterly) – led by Glendon Klaassen

B2 - Koinonia

B3 - Seekers - Book Study, What's So Amazing About Grace? by Philip Yancey – led by Don Nofziger

B4 - Challengers - "Mennonites and Politics - Issues of the 2000 Election" – led by Jean Lauver

B5 - Sr. High

B6 - Crossroads

B7 - Jr. High – Galen Hershberger

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Concerning Our Church Family and Friends:

Allen Miller underwent back surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend Tuesday, April 11 and was to be released on Friday, April 14.

Posted on the bulletin board are "thank you" notes from Amanda Johnson and Brian & Heather Bachman Reichenbach.

Also posted is an e-mail letter from Clare Ann & Duane Ruth-Heffelbower (former members) who are on an MCC assignment in Indonesia. You will want to look up their web site at www.peacemaking.com/indonesia for more about them.

OUR SANCTUARY will reflect the joy and beauty of Easter! If you would like to share a blooming plant for our Easter service, please contact Jan Johnson. You may provide your own, or have her order one. She will make sure there is a note in the bulletin if you wish to share it in honor or remembrance of someone.

A LENTEN QUIET TIME is being planned for people of the East Goshen and Eighth Street congregations this afternoon from 1:45-4:45pm. The retreat will be led by Marilyn Voran and Myron Schrag. If you plan to attend, but have not yet indicated your intentions, please write your name on a pew card and put it in the offering plate this morning. [See lavender-colored poster on bulletin board for directions to the retreat location on the Elkhart River/Goshen Dam Pond.]

EIGHTH STREET PRESCHOOL is hosting an Open House and Clowning Program today from 4-5:30pm. Starting at 4 o'clock, Jeff Hershberger, a former preschool parent, will give a 40-minute program of juggling, clowning, balloon sculptures and magic in the fellowship hall. Refreshments and an open house will follow the program. The teachers and director will be available to show you the preschool and answer your questions. It promises to be a fun afternoon for all children and their parents. A great opportunity for the congregation to see our preschool. Everyone is invited!

YOUTH ATTENDING summer camp at Friedenswald are reminded to register by May 1 to get the $10 discount from Camp. (CEC offers camperships of $15/day for each youth – one summer camp session per youth. Check with CEC Chair Marcy Gerig or the church office if you have questions.) Summer brochures are available on the literature table if you did not receive one at home. Health forms are available in the church office.

EAST GOSHEN MENNONITE CHURCH invites the 8th Street congregation for a special showing of the CBS film FAIL SAFE at East Goshen (17861 SR 4) this Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30pm. The movie has a powerful message about nuclear war. It is a sad reminder that ten years after the end of the cold war, the threat of nuclear war still exists. We are invited to join them for this movie and snacks. There will also be opportunity to discuss ways we (members of a peace church) can appropriately respond to the fact that our nation continues to maintain a nuclear arsenal.

THE MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE on April 20 will begin at 6:30pm with a light supper provided by the Kitchen Committee, followed by a Service of Shadows in the sanctuary which will include communion. There will be a basket for an offering for the Congregational Care Fund. Please indicate on a pew card today (if you did not do so last Sunday) your name and the number in your family planning to attend this Maundy Thursday event or you may call the church office no later than Wednesday noon. All are invited to attend.

THE CANADIAN MENNONITE BIBLE COLLEGE ENSEMBLE from Winnipeg, Manitoba, will present a concert at Eighth Street Mennonite Church on Wednesday, May 3 at 7:30pm. We will need to provide lodging for 10 women and 13 men. Hosts are expected to provide breakfast and a bag lunch for the next day. If you can provide lodging, please indicate so on a pew card or let the church office know (533-6720). Indicate whether you prefer men or women to host. A list of ensemble members is on the bulletin board.

THE ANNUAL Women's Night Out (formally known as the Mother-Daughter Banquet) is planned for Wednesday, May 10 at 6pm in Fellowship Hall. Highlights of the evening will be a curry dinner prepared by John and Dorothy Yoder Nyce, musical entertainment, and a time to recognize a number of Eighth Street women with a special tribute. If you would like to recognize a certain 8th Street woman, please write about her and the impact she has had in your life and/or the impact she has had in our church. Remember to put your essays (under 100 words) in either Suella Gerber's or Cinamon Short's mailbox by next Sunday, April 23.

NATURE DAY at Camp Friedenswald is Sat., May 13 from 9:30am - 4:30pm [Michigan time]. Lunch and snack will be provided. See yellow poster on bulletin board for activities to be included, the cost, and how to register.

THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on Easter Sunday.

A VOLUNTEER IS NEEDED in the toddler nursery on May 28 (Memorial Day weekend). If you can help out, please contact Jen Nussbaum.

LOOKING AHEAD: The Senior High Youth will have their second planning session for the summer service project on Sunday, May 7 during S. S. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. If you are unable to attend, please contact one of the sponsors. Reminder: Summer Service Project – July 10-15.

MENNO-HOF INVITES past, present and prospective volunteers to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday, April 27 at 7pm at Menno-Hof. There will be food and fellowship, volunteer recognition, and music by the Todd Lederman family. RSVP by April 24 (219/768-4117).

CHURCH CALENDAR this week, April 16 - 23:

Today - Seniors Meal, Noon

- MESSENGER news due

- Lenten Quiet Time (at 308 River Vista), 1:45-4:45pm

- 8th Street Preschool Open House in Fellowship Hall,
4-5:30pm

Tuesday - Church Board, 7pm

Wednesday - 8th St. congregation invited to see CBS film FAIL SAFE at East Goshen (17861 SR 4), 6:30pm

- Venture Club, 6:30pm

- Church Membership Class, 6:30pm

- Christian Ed Commission in Koinonia S.S. classroom, 7pm

Maundy Thursday - Light supper, service and communion, 6:30pm

Good Friday - Church office closed

- Play Group, 10am-12pm

Saturday - Koinonia Social in Fellowship Hall, 7pm

Next Sunday - Easter Sunday

- Choir Rehearsal, 8:30am

- Worship Service, 9:30am

Message - Pastor Myron Schrag

Worship Leader - Janeen Bertsche Johnson

Special Music - Adult Choir

- NO Sunday School

LAST SUNDAY, April 9, 2000: Attendance - 174

Visitors: Harry Martin, Ailsa Craig, ON; Burna Dunn, Denver, CO; Ardean Goertzen, Chicago, IL; David & Evie Bertsche, Chenoa, IL; Judy Graber, Elkhart; Mary Lehman, Rex Hooley, Caleb Coblentz, David Plank, Doyle & Mary Jo Preheim, Goshen.

Offering: $4,805.40
Budget $4,532.40
Women in Mission 8.00
Bus Fund 15.00
Athletics/Fellowship Com. 40.00
Camp Friedenswald/Giv. Box 210.00

Actual Year to Date Giving for the Budget $63,084.35
Needed for the Budget (year to date) 63,835.50
Negative Balance ($ 751.15)