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Community Mennonite Fellowship

Community Mennonite Fellowship. Nurture the spiritual growth of those, both young and old, in the fellowship. Show Christian respect, love, and acceptance to each other at all times. To be a beacon of peace, love, and service to our community.

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Community Mennonite Fellowship

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  1. Community Mennonite Fellowship Nurture the spiritual growth of those, both young and old, in the fellowship. Show Christian respect, love, and acceptance to each other at all times. To be a beacon of peace, love, and service to our community. That the world may know Christ, because they have seen Him in us!

  2. What is this place where we are meeting? "What is this place where we are meeting?Only a house, the earth its floor,walls and a roof sheltering people,windows for light, an open door.Yet it becomes a body that liveswhen we are gathered here,and know our God is near."(Huub Oosterhuis, 1968)

  3. “Third Sunday of Advent”December 12, 2010

  4. Isaiah 9:2-7 2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 4aFor as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across..

  5. Isaiah 9:2-7 4b…their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. 5Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

  6. Isaiah 9:2-7 7Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

  7. Christmas Program December 19

  8. Christmas Program December 19 "The Christmas Tree Skit" presented by the children and the Praise Team with audience participation.  Debut of the CMF Jr. Bell Choir

  9. Sauk Valley Food Bank December 19 We will be collecting canned goods, dry groceries, hats, and mittens for the Sauk Valley Food Bank.  Please plan to bring items for donation on the 19th. Thanks, Marcia

  10. Next adult study Chapter 16 Jesus and the future

  11. Steering Committee next meets at Rusmisel’s on December 13th to explore and consider matters of this fellowship. Any questions, suggestions, or help in matters addressed; please talk to Lois Landis, Matt Glenn, Tammy Deter, Nancy Gale, or Dan Rusmisel. 

  12. “Third Sunday of Advent”December 12, 2010

  13. Luke 1:46-56 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. 50His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51aHe has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has..

  14. Luke 1:46-56 51b…scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 53He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.” 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home.

  15. Christmas Program December 19

  16. Christmas Program December 19 "The Christmas Tree Skit" presented by the children and the Praise Team with audience participation.  Debut of the CMF Jr. Bell Choir

  17. Sauk Valley Food Bank December 19 We will be collecting canned goods, dry groceries, hats, and mittens for the Sauk Valley Food Bank.  Please plan to bring items for donation on the 19th. Thanks, Marcia

  18. Next adult study Chapter 16 Jesus and the future

  19. Steering Committee next meets at Rusmisel’s on December 13th to explore and consider matters of this fellowship. Any questions, suggestions, or help in matters addressed; please talk to Lois Landis, Matt Glenn, Tammy Deter, Nancy Gale, or Dan Rusmisel. 

  20. We covenant together in our relationship with God, committing ourselves to: Believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ; Seek to conform to Christ in all areas of life, struggling to understand, follow, and serve Him as our Lord in our daily lives; Acknowledge and cultivate hunger and thirst for God, expressing this in regular participation in worship and personal growth; Grow spiritually through Bible study and Prayer.

  21. We covenant together in our relationship with each other, committing ourselves to: Work together to build a unified Christian community that incorporates our gifts, strengths, and weaknesses; Give and receive open and direct communication with each other in a spirit of love and mutual respect; Support each other in prayer; challenge each other to faithful living, and relating to each other in love; Actively participate in the life, decision-making, financial support and ministries of the Fellowship, as God gives you strength.

  22. We covenant together in our relationship to the world, committing ourselves to: Share the Good News of Jesus’ gift of new life; Be a beacon of peace and love in a just and life giving manner, recognizing conflict and crisis around us, and offering Christ’s hope when the opportunity arises; Living as faithful stewards in our use of God’s resources.

  23. “Third Sunday of Advent”December 12, 2010

  24. “Anthem  for Christmas”Words & Music: Michael W. Smith 1-4 1. In the space of the beginning was the living Word of Light. When this Word was clearly spoken, all that came to be was right. All creation had a language, words to say what must be said.  All day long the heavens whispered,  (rest) signing words in scarlet red. CCLI #2986267

  25. “Anthem  for Christmas”Words & Music: Michael W. Smith 2-4 2. Still some failed to understand it, so God spoke His final Word. On a silent night in Judah's hills, a baby's cry was heard. CCLI #2986267

  26. “Anthem  for Christmas”Words & Music: Michael W. Smith 3-4 3. "Glory!" sang the angel chorus. "Glory!" echoed back the night. Love has come to walk among us,  Christ the Lord is born this night. CCLI #2986267

  27. “Anthem  for Christmas”Words & Music: Michael W. Smith 4-4 4. All creation sing His praises, earth and heaven praise His name. All who live come join the chorus, find the words, His love proclaim. Find the words, His love proclaim. CCLI #2986267

  28. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 1-8 Refrain: My soul proclaims with wonder the greatness of the Lord, rejoicing in God's greatness  my spirit is restored. CCLI #2986267

  29. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 2-8 1. To me has God shown favor, to one the world thought frail, and every age will echo the angel's first "All hail.” CCLI #2986267

  30. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 3-8 Refrain: My soul proclaims with wonder the greatness of the Lord, rejoicing in God's greatness  my spirit is restored. CCLI #2986267

  31. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 4-8 2. God's mercy shields the faithful and saves them from defeat, with strength that turns to scatter the proud in their conceit. CCLI #2986267

  32. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 5-8 Refrain: My soul proclaims with wonder the greatness of the Lord, rejoicing in God's greatness  my spirit is restored. CCLI #2986267

  33. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 6-8 3. The mighty have been vanquished, the lowly lifted up. The hungry find abundance, the rich, an empty cup. CCLI #2986267

  34. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 7-8 Refrain: My soul proclaims with wonder the greatness of the Lord, rejoicing in God's greatness  my spirit is restored. CCLI #2986267

  35. “My Soul Proclaims with Wonder” #181Words:  Carl P. Daw Jr.  & Tune:  J. Harold Moyer 8-8 4. To Abraham's descendants, the Lord will steadfast prove, for God has made with Israel a covenant of love. CCLI #2986267

  36. “First Noel” #199 Words:  English carol  & Tune: English carol 1-3 1.The first Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they where lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep.   [CHORUS] Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,    Born is the King of Israel. CCLI #2986267

  37. “First Noel” #199 Words:  English carol  & Tune: English carol 2-3 2. They looked up and saw a starShining in the east, beyond them far,And to the earth it gave great light,And so it continued both day and night. [CHORUS] Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,    Born is the King of Israel. CCLI #2986267

  38. “First Noel” #199 Words:  English carol  & Tune: English carol 3-3 4. This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay. [CHORUS] Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,    Born is the King of Israel. CCLI #2986267

  39. “O come all ye faithful” #212Words  & Tune: John Francis Wade 1-3 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the king of angels. Refrain:  O come, let us adore him,  O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. CCLI #2986267

  40. “O come all ye faithful” #212Words  & Tune: John Francis Wade 2-3 3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; glory to God all glory in the highest. Refrain:  O come, let us adore him,  O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. CCLI #2986267

  41. “O come all ye faithful” #212Words  & Tune: John Francis Wade 3-3 4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. Refrain:  O come, let us adore him,  O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. CCLI #2986267

  42. “Once and Future Kingdom”Isaiah 11:1-9 My apologies to Loren B. Mead for the use of part of his book title for today’s message title. His book is a good one: The Once and Future Church: Reinventing the Congregation for a New Mission Frontier By Loren B. Mead

  43. “Once and Future Kingdom”Isaiah 11:1-9 Do you know this tree?

  44. “Once and Future Kingdom”Isaiah 11:1-9 Or this. Perhaps this will help.

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