April 11, 2010
 
Gathering                                                                                          9:00 AM
Sunday School Classes                                                                     9:15 AM
Classes for children and youth meet in the church basement.  Adult classes include The Wired Word in the East Wing and Lord Teach Me to Study the Bible in the Outback.  The class Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference? will begin on April 18 in the Outback classroom.   
 
Announcements/Church Life Notes                                              10:20 AM                 
Call to Worship-Marla Piper                                                           10:30 AM
Singing: “He Has Made Me Glad” –Psalm 118:24  -Power Point/Piano
              “Shine, Jesus, Shine” –Power Point/Piano

Hearing the Word
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 118:14-29 by Chris Payne
New Testament Reading: John 20:19-31 by Marla Piper
Children’s Story by Audrey Amstutz
Message: “Living Upside Down” by Dave Schooley

Response to the Word
Singing: “Take My Life” Bluebook# 389
Sharing/Pastoral Prayers-Marla Piper
Offering: Kristi Amstutz Mission Support/Offertory by Jen Hopwood

Sending/Closing Song: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us –Blue # 355
 
Prayer                                                                                             4:00 PM
A group meets for prayer in The Outback classroom each Sunday with a few minutes of teaching on prayer by Jim Cymbala with the remainder of the time praying through our weekly prayer list and other prayer items.
 
Offerings on April 18 will support the PMC Buildings Fund.
 
This Week:
Today-Wednesday: Pastor at Clergy Clinic in Chicago/Lombard, IL
Today: 4:00 Prayer Group meets in The Outback
Tuesday: 7:30 Monthly Church Council Meeting
Looking Ahead: 
April 18: Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference Class begins at 9:15 AM
May 2: May Day Moms Lunch at Noon
May 2: Shepherd’s Inn Dedication at Crooked Creek Christian Camp
June 24-27: Central Plains Mennonite Conference/Mountain Lake, MN
August 1-5: Annual Vacation Bible School/Program & Picnic on August 8
 
An EXTRA OFFERING will be received on April 18 to help Jacquelyn Willis with living and medical expenses.
 
Crooked Creek Christian Camp will celebrate 30 years of ministry and dedicate the new Shepherd’s Inn on Sunday May 2 beginning at 3:30 PM.
And, a Crooked Creek representative will visit in the PMC worship service on April 18 to invite people to join the Southern Iowa Mennonite Camping Association that operates Crooked Creek Christian Camp.
 
Building Fund Pledges: Pledges to date total $139,800.00.  Pledge forms may be returned to Treasurer Dave Schooley.  For questions about the plans, see the bulletin board or visit with a building committee member.
 
The monthly Church Council meeting is Tuesday at 7:30.  Check with chairman Bryan Amstutz with questions or additions to the agenda.
 
The Board of Trustees, Administration & Staff of the Davis County Hospital invite you to an open house on Sunday, April 25 from 1-5 PM in celebration of completing the new Acute Care/Birthing Center, Emergency Room and MRI Suite.  
 
-Spring Worship & Message Schedule-
April 18: “Listen, God is Calling!” –Jonah 1:1-3
April 25: “What to Do In a Storm” –Jonah 1:4-16
May 2: Marv Hostetler as guest speaker/Mom’s Day Lunch
May 9: “God’s Response to Stubborn People” –Jonah 1:1-17
May 16: “Is It Alright to Pray When I’ve Messed-up?” –Jonah 2:1-10
May 23: “God of the Second Chance” –Jonah 3:1-4
May 30: “Makeover Time: Turning Your Life Around” –Jonah 3:5-10
June 6: “Are You On the Same Page With God?” –Jonah 4:1-2
June 13: “God’s Answer to Cranky Atheists” –Jonah 4:3-11
June 20: “Jesus Says ‘The Sign of Jonah’ is Enough” –Matthew 12:38-41