Blossom Hill Mennonite Church
ORDER OF WORSHIP
GATHERING
Prelude
HWB 103 Jubilate Deo omnis terra
Welcome and announcements
Call to Worship
(See back of bulletin)
Chime/centering silence
Prayer
PRAISING
Insert - In the Lord I’ll ever be thankful
Offering
Children’s Time
April 2, 2017
Michele Whitley
Steve Ness
Deb Raudenbush
*Children ages 1-4 may be dismissed to childcare after children’s time.
Michele Whitley
Michele Whitley
Blow your mighty wind into the hollow chambers of our
hearts, that we may never settle for death but rise again as
your beloved people.
(Pause for silent confession)
Leader: God, holy Breath,
All:
restore us.
Leader: But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with
reverence, serve you, once more. Our whole selves waited for
you, O Lord, and you answered us. In you there is unfailing
love and full redemption. You redeem us from all our sins.
Amen.
TAIZE WORSHIP
Scripture: Psalm 130 (in French and English) Andre Kalend, Stephanie Shenk
HWB 247 Jesus, remember me
Chime/Silent reflection
Offering of Light and Prayers
HWB 298 Veni Sancte Spiritus
Scripture: John 1:11-16, 17-27, 28-44
HWB 452 Ubi caritas et amor
SENDING
HWB 562 Nada te turbe
Benediction
HWB - Hymnal Worship Book; SJ - Sing the Journey (green); SS - Sing the Story (purple)
CONFESSION/ASSURANCE
Leader: God, we confess that when we look into the valleys of our
lives, we are tempted to fix our gaze on the remnants of our past. We
see the dry bones, and we doubt in our minds—“Will these bones
ever live?”
People: But in the midst of our doubt, we proclaim that you
are the life-giving Spirit. You breathe new life into all that
is dead.
Reader 1: For you, O God, raised up the dry bones in the valley.
Reader 2: Your Son, Jesus, brought Lazarus out from the tomb,
Reader 3: and your Spirit lifted anew the hearts of the disciples.
Leader: Teach us, O Lord, to wait for your breath.
All:
RESPONDING
Remembering Robert Herr
HWB 336 When peace like a river
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Hearing Assistance Available: Please ask an usher
Blossom Hill provides Sunday School classes for children and adults.
Children's classes begin at age 2 1/2 and goes through grade 12.
Current adult classes are:
 Topical/elective class: Book study on: Trouble I've Seen by Drew
Hart. This class explores racism in the U.S. through the author's experience. This class meets in the fellowship hall at 9:30.
 Bible Study/Uniform series class: Bible study on God's love for us. This
class meets in room 37 in the Education Hall at 9:30.
Today
Next Sunday
Speaker
Taize
Michelle Dula
Worship Leader
Deb Raudenbush
Jim Amstutz
Song Leader
Steve Ness
Beth Weaver-Kreider
Prelude/Offerory
Michele Whitley
Steve Ness
Visual Arts
Brandy Keener & Janelle
Thomas
Brandy Keener & Janelle
Thomas
Sound
Gavin Baer
Nathan Longenecker
Nursery
Liz Landis/ Steve
Denlinger
Rhoda Kalend
Brad/Deb Fair
Val/ Doug Ehst
Building
Closing
Jack Himes
Mamo/Mary Ellen Dula
Last Sunday
Attendance
Offering last week
Offerings to Date
Budget to Date
162
$3,902.16
$66,112.51
$79,775.02
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
1
1
2
3
4
4
Ben Browand
Tina Campbell
Lisa Stoltzfus
Tina Friesen
Alice Martin
Josiah Nolt
9 Steve Ness
10 Lois Shank Gerber
10 Chester Wenger
11 Abigail Fleming
11 Johann Stauffer
14 Barb Good
15 Michelle Dula
18 William Mattar
19 James Cameron
19 Nya Mattar
20 Brian Keener
28 Konnor Perez
BLOSSOM HILL CALENDAR AND NEWS
 Congratulations to Pastor Mindy, Jared, Willow and Moselle on the birth of
Cyrus Reed Nolt Hankee on Tuesday. He weighs in at 6lbs 15oz and is 21”
long!
 Maundy Thursday Meal - April 13th -We need 9 crockpots of soup for the
Maundy Thursday evening meal. This is supposed to be a simple meal but the
deliciousness of the variety of soups makes it hard to not taste them all. In other words, we eat good! If you have never participated in this meal/simple service, it's a lovely time of quiet fellowship and reflection. Anyone may sign up to
bring soup. It doesn't have to be a complicated recipe. Simple is good. Check
for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thanks for your help.
 Vacation Bible School - July 10-13, 6pm-8pm Theme “Digging for Treasure”
 Scholarship fund -It is time again to consider scholarships for Mennonite Education. We offer scholarships through the congregation for students who attend Mennonite school, from elementary through college studies. If you would
like to apply for a scholarship for your children, please request an application
and return it to Karen Shenk by April 30. Our scholarship fund is outside of the
regular budget. We determine scholarships based on how much is in the fund at
the time. If you would like to contribute to this fund for the 2017-18 school
year, please place your contribution in the offering (with a note for the
"scholarship fund") or send it separately to the church office, noting that it is
for the scholarship fund. If you have questions, please contact Marsha or Karen
Shenk.
 Sign-up opportunities to help Ochalla and Achan and their family - There
are many opportunities to help out and get to know them. See the link in the
newsletter to sign up or if you have questions, ask Bruce at [email protected], 606-7585, or talk to anyone on the Welcome Team. We will
provide insight, encourage you, and point you in the right direction!
 Sing traditional hymns at the 12th annual Harmonies Sing TONIGHT at
6:30 p.m., at Blossom Hill Mennonite Church.
 Mowing – We need more women and men to join the BHMC mowing
team. The commitment is modest: you and a partner will share the responsibility for mowing, trimming, and blowing grass clippings from sidewalks a
total of 3-4 times throughout the year. If you are willing and able to join the
team, please call/text/email Jeff Nolt (717-224-3695; [email protected]).
Volunteers from last year will be put on the list again this year unless we
hear otherwise. We want to have a schedule pulled together by early April.
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1
1
2
3
4
4
Ben Browand
Tina Campbell
Lisa Stoltzfus
Tina Friesen
Alice Martin
Josiah Nolt
9 Steve Ness
10 Lois Shank Gerber
10 Chester Wenger
11 Abigail Fleming
11 Johann Stauffer
14 Barb Good
15 Michelle Dula
18 William Mattar
19 James Cameron
19 Nya Mattar
20 Brian Keener
28 Konnor Perez
BLOSSOM HILL CALENDAR AND NEWS
 Congratulations to Pastor Mindy, Jared, Willow and Moselle on the birth of
Cyrus Reed Nolt Hankee on Tuesday. He weighs in at 6lbs 15oz and is 21”
long!
 Maundy Thursday Meal - We need 9 crockpots of soup for the Maundy
Thursday evening meal. This is supposed to be a simple meal but the deliciousness of the variety of soups makes it hard to not taste them all. In other words,
we eat good! If you have never participated in this meal/simple service, it's a
lovely time of quiet fellowship and reflection. Anyone may sign up to bring
soup. It doesn't have to be a complicated recipe. Simple is good. Check for the
sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Thanks for your help.
 Vacation Bible School - July 10-13, 6pm-8pm Theme “Digging for Treasure”
 Scholarship fund -It is time again to consider scholarships for Mennonite Education. We offer scholarships through the congregation for students who attend Mennonite school, from elementary through college studies. If you would
like to apply for a scholarship for your children, please request an application
and return it to Karen Shenk by April 30. Our scholarship fund is outside of the
regular budget. We determine scholarships based on how much is in the fund at
the time. If you would like to contribute to this fund for the 2017-18 school
year, please place your contribution in the offering (with a note for the
"scholarship fund") or send it separately to the church office, noting that it is
for the scholarship fund. If you have questions, please contact Marsha or Karen
Shenk.
 Sign-up opportunities to help Ochalla and Achan and their family - There
are many opportunities to help out and get to know them. See the link in the
newsletter to sign up or if you have questions, ask Bruce at [email protected], 606-7585, or talk to anyone on the Welcome Team. We will
provide insight, encourage you, and point you in the right direction!
 Sing traditional hymns at the 12th annual Harmonies Sing TONIGHT at
6:30 p.m., at Blossom Hill Mennonite Church.
 Mowing – We need more women and men to join the BHMC mowing
team. The commitment is modest: you and a partner will share the responsibility for mowing, trimming, and blowing grass clippings from sidewalks a
total of 3-4 times throughout the year. If you are willing and able to join the
team, please call/text/email Jeff Nolt (717-224-3695; [email protected]).
Volunteers from last year will be put on the list again this year unless we
hear otherwise. We want to have a schedule pulled together by early April.
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You are welcome here!
You are welcome here!
Blossom Hill Mennonite Church
Blossom Hill Mennonite Church
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and will find yourself renewed and challenged in your journey with God.
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We trust that you will encounter God’s Presence as you worship with us
and will find yourself renewed and challenged in your journey with God.
 Please be sure to fill out the guest card above…and come again!
Pastoral Team
Administrative Team
Pastoral Team
Administrative Team
Michelle
Chair
Michelle
Chair
Dula, Lead Pastor
[email protected]
Mobile: (717) 606-4115
Mary Ellen Dula, Pastoral Visitor
Raymond Martin, Pastoral Visitor
Steve Denlinger
Vice-Chair
Ellyn Nolt
Treasurer
Karen Shenk
Secretary
Lowell Gerber
Gifts Discernment
Jen Linder
Congregational Rep
Curt Yoder
Pastoral Team Rep
Michelle Dula
Staff
Marsha Ruttkay, Office Admin.
[email protected],
Blossom Hill Phone
(717) 569-5869
Mindy
Nolt, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Mobile: (717) 575-5185
Doug Ehst,
Pastoral Elder
Mobile: (717) 475-7642
Monica
Esch, Pastoral Elder
Mobile: (717) 925-5204
Doug Friesen, Pastoral
Mobile: (717) 725-7345
Elder
Dula, Lead Pastor
[email protected]
Mobile: (717) 606-4115
Mindy
Nolt, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
Mobile: (717) 575-5185
Steve Denlinger
Vice-Chair
Ellyn Nolt
Treasurer
Mary Ellen Dula, Pastoral Visitor
Raymond Martin, Pastoral Visitor
Karen Shenk
Secretary
Lowell Gerber
Gifts Discernment
Jen Linder
Congregational Rep
Curt Yoder
Pastoral Team Rep
Michelle Dula
Staff
Marsha Ruttkay, Office Admin.
[email protected],
Blossom Hill Phone
(717) 569-5869
Doug Ehst,
Pastoral Elder
Mobile: (717) 475-7642
Monica
Esch, Pastoral Elder
Mobile: (717) 925-5204
Doug Friesen, Pastoral
Mobile: (717) 725-7345
Elder