Jame and Chandra Copeland in their task of parenting and as they dedicate Tanner Reimer this morning
Kurt and Elaine Horst as they continue to make preparations for their move to Hesston and Kurt’s position as Lead Pastor beginning April 14th.
For the people facing violence and fear living along the border of Mexico
From the Leadership Team… May we continue to pray for the many health concerns of Whitestone attenders, their family and friends. And also for those who have lost loved ones during this Lenten season.
Thank You
Thanks to everyone for your contributions to the MCC Relief kits. We were able to complete 18 kits with a little extra help from Sojourners.
There were extra supplies donated also. Sojourners and the 2nd grade Sunday School class.
Easter Lily Orders are due Today!
Today is the last day to order an Easter lily to share with the congregation on Easter Sunday. Order forms are available on the table in the foyer or in your church mailbox.
MYF News
Wednesday, March 24, Learn conflict resolution ninja skills at MYF this week! MYF is a little before 7PM and the WOW meal is back. Bring your Bible!
Saturday, March 27 MYF will meet at Wilder’s at 6:30 PM to attend the Jeremy Kempf concert. MYF will cover the cost of the concert.
All MYFer’s are invited to the Wilder’s at John 3:16 S. Main for a Bible Study at 4PM today.
This Week at Whitestone…
Today
Whitestone Life articles are due!
Nursery: Sunday School: Jeff & Gwen Roth
Worship: Kevin and Denise Goertzen
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:15AM Worship
4:00 PM MYF Lenten Bible Study – Wilder’s
4:30 PM Worship Music Team Practice -Sanctuary
Monday
7:00 PM Women’s Bible Study – Conference Room
Tuesday
6:30 AM Men’s Bible Study – Conference Room
7:00 PM Elder’s – Conference Room
Wednesday
5:30 PM WOW – Prom Night
7:30 PM Easter Choir Practice – Sanctuary
Thursday
9:00 AM Staff Retreat off campus until 10:00 AM
10:00 AM Pastor Villa Coffee
Saturday
Angel Food Distribution
Next Sunday
Nursery: Sunday School: Ryan & Tonya Bartel
Worship: Stan & Sharon Swartzendruber
9:00 AM Sunday School
10:15AM Worship
4:00 PM MYF Lenten Bible Study – Wilder’s
4:30 PM Worship Music Team Practice –Sanctuary
6:00 PM MYF Coffeehouse Fundraiser
Holy Week at Whitestone
Good Friday services April 2nd: There will be a Foot washing service in Community Room at 6:45 PM followed by Good Friday Service in the Sanctuary at 7:30 PM.
Easter Sunday April 4th: Sunrise Service at 7:00 AM at Leatherman’s led by MYF. Easter Breakfast and Worship will follow at Whitestone. If your last name begins with
A-L, please bring muffins or rolls, M-Z please bring prepared fruit. All food should be prepared to be eaten without utensils.
Young Adults
A Young Adult Sunday School class is meeting in the church office. Welcome to all young adults!
MYF Coffeehouse Fundraiser
You are invited by the MYF to a coffeehouse in the Fellowship Hall from 6 to 8 pm on Sunday, March 28th. Come expecting great hot drinks, delicious snacks, and outstanding entertainment! Some of the music will be Ana Loucks, The VanRoth Family singers, Larisa and Lisa and other features you won't want to miss. A dessert auction will be held to benefit the MYF service trip to DOOR in Chicago. Coffee will also be sold. Bring your family and friends!
MYF is holding a dessert auction as part of the MYF Coffeehouse on March 28th to raise money for the service trip to Chicago this summer. If you would be willing to contribute a dessert to the auction, please contact Tiffany Wyse.
Resource Center Director Needed
Needed ASAP: Resource Center Director. Ila Yoder will be having shoulder surgery and is resigning from her position as director. This is a 30-40 hour per month voluntary position. If you are interested or have questions please call Ila Yoder. (327-2794)
Student Aid Funding
The church office has received 29 applications for financial aid for the 2010 – 2011 school year. We strive to provide $1,000 for each student, per year, with half of this aid comes from the general budget, while the rest comes in the form of designated giving from the congregation. Please let the office know how you can support this important mission of our church. The first half of pledges will be due 8/1/10, and the second half would be due by 12/1/10. Please have your contributions, or pledges into the church office by April 30, 2010. - Bruce Claassen, Stewardship Chair
Looking for the Nursery?
Ask an usher if you need help finding the nursery.
Women in Conversation: Living a Life of Gratitude
Women in Conversation; Living a Life of Gratitude, April 30 – May 2 at Cross Wind. Check the bulletin board, Whitestone Life, or the brochures in the foyer for more information.
Plastic Bag Collection
The container to collect plastic bags for the Et Cetera shop has been moved to the Fellowship Hall near the mailboxes.
Check out the Bulletin Board!
The Bulletin Board has a lot of information on it. Please check it out!
MCC Brochures
MCC brochures are available on the table in the foyer. Pick one up and find out what’s happening at this year’s MCC sale!
Guiding Vision
To be a community that creatively risks
sharing the transforming love of Jesus
… in all our relationships
… in every situation
… with all people
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March 14, 2010 Attendance: 221
Offering: General Fund: $6,459 Building Fund: $ 935
MCC Penny Offering: $43.22
General fund contributions year-to-date: $92,116
General fund budget to date $ 90,881
Ahead/(behind) $1,23
Interim Lead Pastor: Dennie Jantzi 327-4996 denniewmc.kscoxmail.com
Whitestone Elders: Brian Nebel, Marilyn Wilder, Dana Orpin,
Mervin Bontrager, Jerre Bontrager, Nadine Voth, Peter Hartman
