Weekly Bulletin

August 09, 2026

Weekly Bulletin

Order of Service

Gathering
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship: VT 855
Land Acknowledgement
Opening Prayer
Songs
     Could it be that God is singing – VT 42
     O God, to you I cry in pain – VT 646
Offering Thanksgiving

Moments for Children
Scripture: John 5:1-17
Reflection: Stopping to Become Whole
Prayer for healing – VT 976

Responding Song: All who are thirsty – VT 49
Sharing our Joys and Concerns
Prayer
Announcements

Sending Song: God calls us – VT 394
Benediction

Speaker: Pastor Stephen Reist

*Parents: There is a nursery playroom for young children to the right of the sanctuary. Please feel free to use it at any time, keeping in mind parents/guardians are responsible for children at all times.

Announcements

Worship

August 16: Congregation Members are speaking
August 23: Pastor Stephen is preaching

Climate Action

Many Orthodox churches in Ethiopia preserve a belt of forest around their buildings to resemble a renewed Eden. Those sacred forests are now providing the seeds for restoration in the larger landscape, which has been decimated by extractive agriculture. The government has undertaken a Green Legacy Initiative to foster a greener, more climate resilient country, with tree-planting as one part.

Joke of The Week

Why wasn’t Boaz a nice man before he got married? He was Ruth-less.

Beyond Our Doors

DOMPASS Refugee Centre and MCC Annual Summer Picnic Potluck, August 9, 4:30 – 7:30pm This special community event is open to everyone – families, friends, volunteers, supporters, and newcomers. This is a wonderful opportunity to see each other, meet new friends, celebrate our community, and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, and fun. Guests are encouraged to bring a favorite main dish or dessert to share, helping us create a wonderful multicultural feast that reflects the rich diversity of our community. Feel free to join us at Victoria Park Pavilion, 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, ON. For more information and to RSVP by August 8, go here.

Detweiler Meetinghouse Music, 3445 Roseville Road, Ayr, on Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m., will be the well-known and a favourite, local stringband Onion Honey: https://onionhoney.com.  Admission is by donation. Receipts given for $20+. Information at Detweilermeetinghouse.ca or mlroes@sympatico.ca.

Conrad Grebel Job opportunity: Are you a highly organized community builder with a talent for communication and event logistics? The Kindred Centre for Peace Advancement (CPA) at Conrad Grebel University College is looking for a Coordinator to help animate and support this vibrant peacebuilding ecosystem. Interested? Application deadline: August 24, 2026. Details and full job description: uwaterloo.ca/grebel/careers

Detweiler Meetinghouse Music, 3445 Roseville Road, Ayr, on Thursday, September 3, will be a new-to-us, Guelph-based duo, Emily Stam and John David Williams: https://www.emilyandjohn.com. Admission is by donation. Information at detweilermeetinghouse.ca or mlroes@sympatico.ca.

Canadian Mennonite Editor (1.0 FTE) Canadian Mennonite is seeking an Editor to lead the editorial vision and production of Canada’s national Anabaptist publication. This role provides leadership for our print, digital and social content, working with staff, writers and contributors to produce thoughtful journalism and compelling stories that serve the diverse Mennonite community across Canada. If you’re an experienced editor with strong leadership skills and a passion for faith-based journalism, we’d love to hear from you. Click here for responsibilities, qualifications and application details.

Fairview Parkwood Craigwiel Communities Is looking for an Executive Assistant to the Resource Team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and operational support to our Resource Team, including the President & Chief Executive Office, helping us continue our mission to “Build a Community for All” by providing compassionate care and vibrant communities for older adults. To view the full job description, please see the document attached to the email.