THIS WEEK’S SERVICE

Worship Leader: Pastor James Peters

Congregational Singing: Worship Team

Scripture Reading: Bernie Wall

Meditation: Henry Krahn

PRAISE & PRAYER ITEMS

MISSIONARIES - Pray for:

• Gospel Mission Church, Winkler. Claude & Micheline Lainey serve as

lead pastor; Brenton Friesen serves as assistant pastor; Brad & Crystal

Driedger serve as senior youth director; Jonathan & Julie Wiebe serve

as worship director; Micheline Lainey serves as Grow Ministry

Coordinator.

• Arlie & Eva Peters, serving with EMMC/Go Mission! as Director of

Education in the Low German Ministry in Bolivia.

LOCAL - Pray for:

• our small group Bible studies. If you’d like to join a small group,

check out the forms on the pillars.

• our ushers. Thanks for your helpfulness and cheerfulness!

• Tami Zacharias, serving with Operation Mobilization in Port Colborne

ON. Tami serves as the Human Resources Director.

• Please pray for the Dave Wall family, as Dave has begun a radiation/

chemotherapy schedule.

• Pete & Helena Neufeld would like you all to know that Pete has been

diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The doctors’ prognosis is that Pete

only has 2-3 months of life left on this earth, but, thanks be to God, in

Jesus he will live forever in the presence of God regardless of what

happens here. This is a difficult time for them as a family, so please

take opportunities to pray for and encourage them. Visits to their

home will be monitored, so please call before you go.-

• Clara Hildebrand

• Frank Krahn

IN SYMPATHY

Bill Peters, father to James & Darlene Peters, grandfather to Jerome &

Marlene, Zachary, Jaylene and Zipporah, brother to MaryAnne & Abe

Kauenhofen, passed away on Thursday, October 8. Funeral services were

conducted on Monday, October 12, at the Winkler Mennonite Church.

May our Lord Jesus, in His infinite love, surround you with His presence and

uphold you during this time of sorrow.

THIS WEEK IN OUR CHURCH

Monday - Women’s Bible Study - 9:30 a.m./7:00 p.m.

Tuesday - Mom’s Morning - 9:15 a.m.

- Church Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Awana - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday - Senior Fellowship - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday - 1825 Coffeehouse - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday - Newcomers Lunch following the service

YOUTH NEWS

Jr. Youth - Monday, Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m. - Bible Study

Sr. Youth - Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:00 p.m. - OCC

Sr. Youth are headed to the SBC Retreat Nov. 20-22. Cost $100. Register

by Nov. 5. Forms available in the foyer.

Schedules are available on the pillars!

TAKE NOTE

1. We, James, Darlene and family, would like to thank you all for your

prayers and support during this time of my Dad’s sickness and passing.

Even though it was a difficult time, we experienced the peace of our

Lord throughout and are confident it will continue. Thank you and

God bless you as you continue to live as the body of Christ.

2. Thank you to Terry Dueck and Lavonne Kroeker from Central Station

for presenting in our church on Sept. 20. There are volunteer

opportunities at Central Station. If you are interested or have any

questions, contact Lavonne at 204-325-0257.

3. 2015 Thanksgiving Supper donations totalled $11,725.00. We thank

the Food Committee and their volunteers for serving us with such a

good meal!

4. The Discernment Committee is inviting Winkler EMMC members to

submit nominees for the various boards and committees to be elected

at the upcoming semi-annual membership meeting. Be sure to have

the consent of the one you are nominating. Submissions can be made

to Jerry Hildebrand, the chair of the Discernment Committee.

5. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP: Thursday Oct. 22 - 6:00 p.m. Come and

Enjoy an evening of Great Fellowship. Food Menu: Kielke, Schmaunt

Fat, Fried Onions, Sausage and Pie!! David and Lisa Janzen will report

of their 17 years of Ministry in Bolivia. Lisa and their sons will sing

some Low German songs written by Lisa. Lisa's Low German CD'S will

be available for donation to Bolivia Ministries. Donations for the cost

of the meal will be taken. Any surplus funds will go to Bolivia Minis-

tries. PLEASE sign up before Tuesday Oct. 20th. (If you need a ride

call 204-325-7056.) The Senior Fellowship Team members are: Abe &

Tina Friesen, Henry & Carol Thiessen, Neil & Helen Schmidt.

6. Information Relocation–WEMM Church and EMM Conference infor-

mation, as well as Daily Breads, are now located on the north and

south pillars in our foyer. Check regularly for updated information

and schedules. Sign-up sheets continue to be located on the counter

beside the Family Resource Center.

7. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PROVIDE SNACKS FOR JR & SR YOUTH NITES.

We have a lot of youth attending which is a really good thing, but pro-

viding snacks becomes a challenge. My goal is to have at least 40

people signed up so that it is less of a stress factor for those that do

sign up. So, please sign up and if you have any questions, feel free to

speak to me after the service or call me (Irene Enns) at 204-325-7216.

8. Right Now Media. Our church’s full service trial period has been

extended to Dec. 8, 2015. Wanting as many as possible to have an

introduction to this great resource, our church will be sending our

database of email addresses to Right Now Media. Right Now Media

will then send an invitation to each email address with an offer to set

up an account with them. You may accept or reject the invitation.

Once an account has been set up, you receive complete access. If you

do not want your email address sent to Right Now Media, please

place your name and email address on the form located on the table

beside the Family Resource Center before Oct. 26.

9. Teacher needed: The Grade 7 Sunday School class is still in need of a

teacher. Consider your involvement in this area of ministry! For more

information, please contact Carolyn Wiebe at the church office (325-

7667).

10. An invitation to serve in prayer! As you are aware, we have an email

based “Prayer Team” in our church that prays for requests that come

in to the church office. If you would like to join this prayer team or

would like further information about it, please contact Pastor James

in the office @ pastorjames-wemmc@mymts.net or @ 204-325-7667

or in the evening at home @ 204-325-2203.

11. Our church is in need of a representative to serve on the Bunker

Board. The representative must be a member of our church. If you

are interested, please call John Wiebe at 204-362-4126.

12. Address Change:

Marilyn Elias, 205-880A 15th Street, Winkler MB R6W 0H5

LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, Oct. 26 - Women’s Bible Study - 9:30 a.m./7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27 - Mom’s Morning - 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Coffee in the Office - 10:00 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 - NO AWANA

Wednesday, Oct. 28 - “The 5 Love Languages” - 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets

at the Church Office.

Saturday, Oct. 31 - 1825 Coffeehouse - 7:00 p.m.

1. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is collecting SHOEBOXES again and

YOU can be a part of it! Pick up an empty shoebox from the table in

the foyer and RETURN FILLED BOXES TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY NOV.

8. Samaritan’s Purse partners with churches in developing countries

to share God’s love and bring the gospel to children in various coun-

tries through the distribution of your gift items. Pick up a brochure for

ideas on what to pack. GUM, CANDY OR ANY FOOD ITEMS ARE NO

LONGER ALLOWED due to customs regulations. For more tips and

info, visit www.samaritans purse.ca/OCC. Be sure to include a dona-

tion of $7.00 per box (by cheque or online donation) to

cover shipping costs. (Write a single cheque for multiple

boxes.) It’s a small gesture that can make a BIG IMPACT!

2. Here is an open invitation to all newcomers (attending

approximately two years or less) to the Winkler EMM Church.

Please join the pastoral staff on Oct. 25 right after the morning

service for a get-acquainted lunch, featuring fellowship, soup,

buns, and pie.

3. Dr. Gary Chapman will be here, live, in person, on Oct. 28 to

encourage us in our marriages and relationships. Tickets are available

in the church office at $20 each. As a ministry outreach, you might

consider purchasing some tickets and gifting them to couples you

encounter to minister to.

4. Doing Family Right – A Weekend of Impact for Parents and Couples.

Dave and Donalyn Currie will be at Winkler Mennonite Church, Nov.

6,7, 2015. Friday evening is “IParent”; Saturday is “Marriage Fusion

2:1.” See posters in the foyer for details or contact Pastor Loren.

MISSIONS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. Winkler Bible Camp’s Annual Fundraising Banquet, Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.,

at the Camp. Please call 204-325-9519 to reserve tickets.

2. Volunteer opportunities at Salem Home include assisting residents

with meals, especially supper, helping with administrative tasks, etc.

Contact Alana Thiessen at 204-325-4316 ext. 246.

3. MDS Manitoba is in urgent need of volunteers from Oct. 19-24 to

work at a house in Breezy Point, flooded in 2011. Contact Dan Klassen

(204-324-7355) to schedule a time.

4. Winkler MCC Thrift Shop Annual Meeting, Monday, Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m.,

in the Cornerstone Church. All are welcome!

5. Engage in an Evening of Conversation, Dessert, and Song in Support

of CMU, Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m., Grace Mennonite Church. Featured

will be a conversation on “The Church and Young Adults: Voices of

Hesitation and Hope”, moderated by Peter Epp and including four

young adults, each with rural and urban connections to Southern

Manitoba. The evening will include songs by Matthew Pauls, Bari-

tone, newly appointed Assistant Professor of Music. Confirm your

interest in attending by emailing jfriesen@cmu.ca or by calling

204.487.3300 ext. 604.

STEWARD$HIP BUDGET REPORT Oct 15/15

Year 2015 Budget $749,358.00 100%

Budget Receipts To Date $522,781.00 70%

Budget Expenses to Date $546,291.77 73%

Budget SHORT $ (23,510.77)

Budget Contributions Needed Per Sunday $ 20,598.00

Building Principal Payment Needed Each Sunday $ 3,500.00

TOTAL NEEDED PER SUNDAY $ 24,098.00

Building Fund Income to Date $165,870.00

Building Fund Expenses to Date $204,750.00

Building Fund SHORT $ (38,880.00)

ACTUAL CASH SHORT $ (62,390.77)

October 18, 2015

Henry Krahn

Topic: “Continuous Growth”

Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11; Hebrews 12:1-2

WINKLER EMM CHURCH600 Southview Drive Tel. No. 204-325-7667

Winkler, MB R6W 2P7 Fax. No. 204-325-6819

E-mail address: winkleremmchurch@mts.net

website: www.winkleremmc.com

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.

Senior Pastor: Dale Dueck

Pastor to Young Families: Loren Guenther

Pastor of Congregational Care: James Peters

Youth Pastor: Tim Goertzen

Children’s Ministry Director: Carolyn Wiebe