Call To Worship /Offertory : MYF Sponsor Band
Accompanist: Emily Nichols
Song Leader: Gwen Roth
Worship Leader / Congregational Prayer : Wendy Miller
Children's Time: Jill Weaver
Sermon : Mark Miller

F OR YOUR PRAYER TIME …

§         For all of us as we seek God together in this visioning process.
§         Praise for the many gifts and talents which God has given to each of us and to our congregation
§         The process of calling out leadership persons, teachers and other volunteers for the upcoming church year.
§         That we might each be shining lights for Christ in our places of influence and calling.
§         Jenna Boettger and David Boring getting married on Aug 18 at the Dyck Arboretum
§         Paul Schrag and family asthey grieve Esther's death
§         Rodger, Bev and Lauren Weaver asBev continues treatment and lives with the daily affects of her symptoms.
§         Our nursing home residents Dave Anderson, Sr., Jean Derstine, Alice Gingerich, Betty Going, Lu Schmidt, Rita Slifer, Irene Weaver, Bernice Yoder , and those who provide loving care.
§         LeeWheeler ashe begins his workin North Korea and Susan and thefamily as they make adjustments and transitions.
§         Melanie Quinn, a new Mennonite Mission Network worker in Botswana. She will be giving support to a youth ministry which offers Bible studies and education resources about AIDS and HIV.
§         Hesston College faculty and staff as they prepare for another school year.
§         The leaders of our nation and the world that they may creatively work together for peace and justice.


NEWS & NOTES August 17 , 2008
Looking Ahead
Aug 24 Worship 9:00 AM ; Sunday School 10:30 AM
Aug 31    Two services begin
Sept 3 7pm WOW teachers, cooks & table parent mtg FH
Sept 10 WOW begins
Sept 13-14 Church Retreat at Camp Wood
Turn in your Church Retreat brochure soon . There is a price reduction if paid by August 31.
Starting Sept 7 there will be a 12 week adult elective c lass during the SS hour that will study the book, `` The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church'' by Greg Boyd. If you are interested in participating in this class and/or you want to purchase the book for $6, let th e church office know by Aug 24 . More info in the August Whitestone Life.
Jumpstart is coming - Sat, Sept. 13 at Faith Mennonite Church, Newton . Brochures are on the foyer table.
Women & Girls Retreat, Sept 5-7, Camp Mennoscah, with the theme ``T he Woven Threads of Sisterhood,'' focusing on the special kinship and deep friendships that women and girls share. R egistration form by the mailboxes. If you have questions, contact Judy Reimer (327-4765) or Veronica Sauder (327-7443). *
Camp Mennoscah Work hard and play hard at the annual Work & Play Camp Sept 14-18! We'll be repairing and cleaning, playing and celebrating, and you are invited. Camp will start with the dedication of the new director's residence. Evenings will be filled with devotionals, games and fun-time activities. Contact Camp Mennoscah at 620-297-3290 or for more info. Brochures have been sent to past participants; please call if you would like to receive one.
Offering General Fund: $ 8,431
Budgeted for the month: $ 44,744 Needed Per Sunday: $11,865
O RDER OF THE WEEK August 1 7 , 2008
Today                                Nursery : SS: Jame & Chandra Copeland
                                    Worship: Jessica Mason, Megan Leatherman, Ana Loucks
4:00 PM                    Kwiz Team Meeting in Comm. Rm.
T uesday                                    
6:30 AM                                     M en's Group Conf. Rm.
Wednesday
7:00 PM                              WOW Parent meeting FH
Thursday
4:30 PM                              Worship Team Conf. Rm.
7:00 PM                              Leadership Team Conf. Rm.
Next Sunday      Nursery : SS: Matt & Andrea Unruh
                                            Worship: Lisa Loewen family
9:00 AM                              Worship
10:30 AM                                     Sunday School
Call To Worsh i p/Offertory : NNYB
Accompanist:     Chandra Copeland
Song Leader:     Gerald Leinbach
Greeters:                                   Leo & Edna Willems
Next Sunday , Mark Miller will preach on the third in a series on Visioning for Whitestone , ``Building God's Church: Compassion and Action'' from Luke 13:31-34 & 1 Peter 2:5a & 9b .
A nursery is provided during the worship services and Sunday School hour for children ages 2 years old and younger and/or not yet attending Sunday School. Ask an usher if you need help finding the nursery.
Eodew (everyone one dollar each week) for South Central Conference. Baskets are by the sanctuary doors for your contributions.
You are invited to an Open House for Elvin & Bertha Selzer 's 60 ^th w edding a nniversary and Elvin 's 90 ^th birthday on Sun., Aug. 31 from 2-4 pm at S c howalter Villa . No gifts please.
Farewell Reception to be held in honor of Merle & Evie Christner, Sun, Aug 31, 10:10am in the Fellowship Hall. The SS hour will be shortened.
The 5 ^th & 6 ^th grade boys are looking for a Sunday school teacher for the 1 ^st quarter starting in Sept. If you are willing to teach for the 1 ^st quarter please contact Rhonda Schrock or Patty Tieszen.
Look for the p oster in the foyer for your chance to sign up to help at WOW this year.
Kwiz Team meeting for parents and/or youth today, 4pm, Community Room. See your mailboxes for more information.
Coffee Hour for the Young Adults is in the Library during the SS Hour today and on Aug 24, and resumes at 9 : 30-10 :10 on Sun , Aug 31 .


Pay attention with willingness, because God has a calling for you.
The word of the LORD came to me, saying, ``Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.''                                                             Jeremiah 1:5







Be honest with God and name your obstacles.
" Ah, Sovereign LORD,'' I said, ``I do not know how to speak; I am only a child.''                                          Jeremiah 1:6







Give what you have to God and God will take care of the rest.
Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, ``Now, I have put my words in your mouth.''
                                                               Jeremiah 1:9