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bulletin october 14 2007.rtf

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:33:21 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
October 14, 2007
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Becky Doggett
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55:10-13 & I Corinthians 1:2-10
Children's Time: Dedication of School Kits & VBS Quilt
Scripture Reading: John 15:5-17
Sermon: `` Discerning Direction ''
Hymn
Confession of Faith (see insert)
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn - Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

NO noon meal at the church today .
PICNIC supper @ Doggetts', 4324 Taos St. - - - - - - - 4:30 PM
Provided are: hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments & drink .
Please bring a salad or dessert, and your own lawn chairs.

``It isn't the mountains ahead that break you down, it is the grain
of sand in your shoe.''

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1152.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 21 B.C. 19

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: October 15 21

MON. 10 AM Package pecans for the MCC Sale.

THU. 6 PM Please have all pies and items for the Sale
here at the church by 6 PM .

FRI. PM SAT. - MCC Relief Sale in Rocky Ford, CO.

SUN. AM - NO service here. . . an opportunity to worship with
a nother congregation.

Oct. 24 - 7 PM Ten Thousand Villages meeting
`` 28 - AM Farewell for Amzie & Elena
Nov. 3 - 8 AM Church cleaning
`` 7 - 7 PM Church Council
`` 10 & 11 - Retreat at Black River Village
`` 16 & 17 - Ten Thousand Villages Sale at the Mall
`` 18 - MISSIONS Offering

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray that Men-
nonite Mission Network workers Brian & Noelia Fox in Burgos , Spain , will be energized as they envision beginning a youth café.
Ask the Lord for discernment as they work with young adults in
the church who will be involved in this endeavor.

``People are not masters of this planet, only guests.''

``Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like
stripping your gears.''

``Praise does wonders for the sense of hearing.''

bulletin october 28 2007.rtf

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:29:50 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
October 28, 2007

Mennonite Heritage Sunday

MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Becky Doggett
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Galatians 6: 3-10
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: Luke 10:1-20
Sermon: `` Standing Strong as Little Lambs ''
Hymn
Service of Godspeed for Pastors Amzie and Elena Yoder
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Pray er
Celebration of The Lord's Supper
Announcements
Hymn - Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - NOON
Bible Memory to follow.

Oct. 14th Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1042.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 31 B.C. 22
``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: Oct. 29 - November 4

SAT. 8 AM Church Cleaning

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Nov. 9 & 10 - MDS Annual Mtg. in Leon, Iowa at Salem Mennonite Church

Nov. 7 - 7 PM Church Council
`` 10 & 11 - Retreat at Black River Village
`` 16 & 17 - Ten Thousand Villages Sale at the Mall
`` 18 - MISSIONS Offering

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for adults serving with SOOP in Petitcodiac, New Brunswick, as they support crafts makers around the world by assisting with selling crafts at festival sales in locations along the New Brunswick coast.

Reminder : Please let Pastor Meg know the lodging preference you have for the Congregational Retreat in November, along with your request for linens (it is assumed that no linens are needed unless otherwise specified). Final numbers are due to Black River by this week.

Our pecan contributions to the MCC Sale netted $3,845.

NOTE: There are sign-up sheets on the back table for hours you will plan to work at the Ten Thousand Villages Sale.

The youth are hoping to have enough non-perishable foodstuffs to assemble two boxes for Thanksgiving. If you'd like to contribute, please do so by Nov. 18. There is a box in the Fellowship Hall for this purpose.

bulletin november 4 2007.rtf

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 22:17:38 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
November 4, 2007
MORNING WORSHIP - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Eileen Eash
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 1: 10-18
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: Luke 19: 1-10
Sermon: `` A Higher Perspective ''
Hymn
Confession of Faith (see insert)
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn - Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 661.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 35 B.C. 31

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

`` Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It can turn a meal into a feast.'' - M. Beattie

THIS WEEK: November 5 11

WED. 7 PM Church Council

SAT. 9 AM Retreat at Black River Village

SUN. 1 0 AM Worship Service @ Black River Village
It will be a n informal service and will
include a regular o ffering.

Nov. 16 & 17 - Ten Thousand Villages Sale at the Mall
There are sign-up sheets on the back table
for hours you will plan to work at the Sale .
Nov. 18 - MISSIONS Offering

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Eric and Cynthia Good Kaufmann, Service Adventure leaders in Raleigh , N.C. , as they provide leadership and mentor four young adults serving the community this year.

New address: Amzie & Elena Yoder
5612 Camino de Esperanza
Albuquerque , NM 87105
Amzie's cell phone remains the same: 505-302-1801
Elena will be getting a new number.

The youth are hoping to have enough non-perishable foodstuffs to assemble two boxes for Thanksgiving. If you'd like to contribute, please do so by Nov. 18. There is a box in the Fellowship Hall for this purpose.

``There is only one job where you can start at the top, and that
is digging a hole.'' - V. Hiland

``The secret to having it all is not having to have it all.''
- B. Becker

bulletin november 18 2007.rtf

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:16:37 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
November 18, 2007
Service of Thanksgiving
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Eileen Eash
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4: 4-9
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: John 6: 25-35
Sermon: `` The Great Thanksgiving ''
Hymn
MISSIONS Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
Post-Communion Blessing
Announcements
Hymn - Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 172.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 22

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: November 19 25

THU. Happy Thanksgiving

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for the Nov. 23-25 retreat for Argentine Chaco Mennonite Team of seven families, including Mennonite Mission Network workers Byrdalene and Willis Horst, Gretchen and Keith Kingsley, and Richard and Ruth Anne Friesen. A pastoral counselor will give family and marriage counseling during the weekend.

The total of $131,000 was raised at the Rocky Ford MCC Relief Sale.

SONG: Praise the Savior, ye who know Him! Who can tell how much we owe Him? Gladly let us render to Him a ll we are and have. Jesus is the name that charms us, He for conflict fits and arms us; nothing moves and nothing harms us, while we trust in Him. Trust in Him, ye saints, forever, He is faithful,changing never; neither force nor guile can sever, those He loves from Him.Keep us, Lord, oh keep us cleaving, To thyself, and still believing, till the hour of our receiving promised joys from Thee. Then we shall be where we would be, Then we shall be that we should be; Things that are not now, nor could be, soon shall be our own.

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``Faith hears the inaudible, sees the invisible, believes the
incredible, and receives the impossible.''

bulletine november 25 2007.rtf

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:42:47 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
November 25, 2007
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Becky Doggett
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19
Sermon: `` Left Overs ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn - Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Bible Memory to follow
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Last Sunday's Regular Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 490.00
MISSIONS Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1802.68
Last Sunday's Attendance: Worship 23 B.C. 19

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Dec. 8 - Ten Thousand Villages Sale @ the Mall

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray that RAD (Reaching and Discipling) participants will integrate their faith and imagine ways to become involved in the mission of God through service in Northern Ireland and Colombia .

The church's one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord;
She is His new creation
By water and the word:
From heav'n He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her,
And for her life He died.

Elect from every nation
Yet one o'er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food;
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.

``What you are is God's gift to you. What you make of yourself
is your gift to God.''

bulletin December 2 2007 1st Sunday Advent 2 .rtf

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:48:47 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
December 2, 2007
Wake up to God's Dream: The World is About to Turn!
First Sunday of Advent
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Eileen Eash
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 & Romans 13:11-14
Children's Time
Advent Candle Lighting
Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:36-44
Advent Theme Song: `` Canticle of the Turning '', Verse One
Sermon: `` Waking and Waiting ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert)
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 755.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 26 B.C. 20

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: December 3 - 9

WED. 7 PM Church Council

SAT. 8 AM Ten Thousand Villages Sale at the Mall

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Thank God for three new Instituto Biblico Anabautista study centers of the Mennonite church in Puerto Rico . Pray for the students as they study the first course, ``Introduction to the Bible.'' Ask God to form new leaders who will be a blessing to the church there.

MCC is responding to the disaster left in Bangladesh by Cyclone Sidr. Thousands of lives were lost and hundreds of thousands of people are now homeless. Crops were destroyed and livestock swept away. As part of MCC's $500,000 response, MCC requests funds to rebuild homes, provide food and support workers. Contributions should be marked "Bangladesh Cyclone Disaster Response" and sent to MCC Central States PO Box 235 North Newton , KS 67117 . For more information please visit mcc.org/bangladeshrelief or call 316-283-2720.

Song: ``Emmanuel, Emmanuel
His name is called Emmanuel.
God is with us, revealed in us,
His name is called Emmanuel.''
_ __ ___ __ _

``Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.''

``Your life is fragile---handle with prayer.''

bulletin december 9 2007.rtf

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 23:44:05 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
December 9, 2007
Wake up to God's Dream: The Worl d is About to Turn
Second Sunday of Advent
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Becky Doggett
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 & Romans 15:4-13
Children's Time
Advent Candle Lighting
Advent Theme Song: ``Canticle of the Turning'', Verse One
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon: `` A Recipe for Peace ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert)
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Bible Memory to follow.
Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1271.00

Last Sunday's Attendance: Worship 32 B.C. 24

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: December 10 - 16

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Dec. 19 Wed. 6:30 PM Ladies' Christmas Tea
Bring a gift to exchange and one dozen cookies
for homeless persons.
Dec.24 Mon. 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Service 2008
Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal.
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for the staff at Korea Anabaptist center as they make goals for publishing materials in 2008. Pray for wisdom in discerning how to increase sales and how to finance the many titles which are ready for publication. Mennonite Mission Network shares in this ministry.
MCC is responding to the disaster left in Bangladesh by Cyclone Sidr. Thousands of lives were lost and hundreds of thousands of people are now homeless. Crops were destroyed and livestock swept away. As part of MCC's $500,000 response, MCC requests funds to rebuild homes, provide food and support workers. Contributions should be marked "Bangladesh Cyclone Disaster Response" and sent to MCC Central States PO Box 235 North Newton , KS 67117 . For more information please visit mcc.org/bangladeshrelief or call 316-283-2720.

HIS CRADLE - by H. S. Hastings
It rocked and rocked for joy, O may He fill -
This battered world, Today His chosen bed,
When Mary's little boy Through you and me,
Up in it curled. Who love and help to spread
Despite its chill, Simplicity.

bulletin December 16 2007.rtf

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:09:38 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
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December 16, 2007
Wake up to God's Dream: The World is About to Turn!
Third Sunday of Advent
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Eileen Eash
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (back of bulletin )
Opening Prayer
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-56
Children's Time
Advent Candle Lighting
Advent Theme Song: ``Canticle of the Turning'', Verse Three
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon: `` Waiting to See ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (back of bulletin )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1001.10
`` `` Attendance: Worship 26 B.C. 20

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: December 17 23

WED. 6:30 PM Ladies' Christmas Tea
Bring a gift to exchange and one dozen
cookies for homeless persons.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Dec. 24 - Mon. 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Service2008
Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Amanda and Gamaliel Falla are returning to Barranquilla , Colombia , to continue developing church work. Pray that they will have wisdom and vision to motivate pastors and leaders, encourage churches to grow and to open new churches in that region.

Elena Yoder's new phone # is 505-506-6636

Scrapbook Retreat at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp, Divide, CO. will be held Jan. 18-20 (registration deadline Dec. 31). See bulletin board for more info.

Song: ``Emmanuel, Emmanuel
His name is called Emmanuel.
God is with us, revealed in us,
His name is called Emmanuel.''

``Promises are like snowballs…..easy to make but hard to keep.''

``Always live as if someone is writing a book about you.''

bulletin december 23 2007.rtf

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:03:45 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
December 23, 2007
Wake up to God's Dream: The World is About to Turn!
Fourth Sunday of Advent
MORNING WORSHIP- -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM
Song Leader Becky Doggett
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16 & I Corinthians 13:1-13
Children's Time
Advent Candle Lighting
Advent Theme Song: ``Canticle of the Turning'', Verse Four
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon: `` Love Conquers All ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Bible Memory to follow.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 996.81
`` `` Attendance: Worship 30 B.C. 23

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: December 24 30

MON. 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Service

TUE. M ERRY C HRISTMAS!

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
2008
Jan. 9 - Church Council
Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: As Christ's
birth is celebrated on this Christmas Sunday, pray that Menno-
nite congregations may effectively share the joyous message of
peace and hope around the world today.

bulletin December 30 2007.rtf

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:08:56 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
December 30, 2007
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (back of bulletin)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Psalm 148
Children's Time
Christmas Candle Lighting
Song: ``Canticle of the Turning''
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-23
Sermon: `` On the Journey ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (back of bulletin )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 189.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 19 B.C. 15

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

TUE. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Jan. 9 - Church Council
Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Media is sending out public service radio spots about mental il lness. Pray that program managers will air them often on their radio stations.

``The future lies before us like a path of driven snow; be careful
how you tread on it, for every step will show.''

``An ounce of example equals a ton of advice.''

``Autograph your work with excellence.''

bulletin january 6 2008 Epiphany.rtf

Sat, 5 Jan 2008 00:30:31 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
January 6, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Psalm 72:1-19
Children's Time
Candle Lighting
Song for Epiphany: ``The First Noel''
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: `` Following the Star ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 417.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 28 B.C. 23

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: January 7 13

WED. 7 PM Church Council

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Jan. 14 - Mon. 4 PM - Pecan shelling
Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray that Mennonite Mission Network workers Lillian and Norm Nicolson will be prepared mentally, emotionally and spiritually for their return to Burkina Faso tomorrow. Lillian will be involved in Bible translation in the Siamou language and Norm will record scriptures and Christian programs.

Though the Christmas decorations are fast disappearing, the ``Festival of the Epiphany'' actually concludes the twelve days of Christmas with a celebration of the significance of Christ's birth. The theme of ``Light shining in the darkness'' is prominent. This festival also introduces the season in between Christmas and Lent in which we explore some of the different ways in which `epiphanies' (a Greek word for an event or action that reveals the hidden presence God) are manifest in our world. Epiphany celebrates the possibility of a personal and/or universal encounter with the Sacredthe life of Jesus as divine revelation.

Candle Lighting Prayers:
During the singing of ``The First Noel'', those who wish to light
a candle on the altar in honor of a special prayer request, in memory of a loved one, a New Year's Blessing, and/ or other prayer request, are invited to come forward.

``WISE men still see HIM.''

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
January 13, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Moments in Mission - Reita Yoder
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 & Philippians 2:1-12
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17
Sermon: `` Surprised by Joy ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Bible Memory to follow.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1071.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 28 B.C. 23

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: January 14 - 20

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for MCC) will begin in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to participate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 PM a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Beginning January 20 there will be a choice of two adult S.S. classes: one on ``Simplicity'' and the other on ``Anabaptist His-tory.''
Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Voluntary Service participants, John Neiswander, Laura Rhein heimer and Carrie VanderHoek, work in Harlingen , Texas , with people who have fled the dangers and struggles in their home countries to seek refuge in the U.S. Pray that God will give them compassion as they listen to these people's stories.

The coin offering for Jan. Mar. will go to the ``Worm Project.''

``Before you go to bed, write down three `gratefuls' for the day and three `did wells' (they can even include something as simple as doing the laundry)the results can be amazing!'' - Carol Burnett

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -

Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
January 20, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 & I Corinthians 1:1-9
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: John 1:29-42
Sermon: `` The Time is Now ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Beginning today there is a choice of two adult S.S. classes: one on ``Simplicity'' and the other on ``Anabaptist History.''

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 585.36
`` `` Attendance: Worship 34 B.C. 30

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: January 21 27

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for MCC) will begin in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to participate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 PM a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

NOTE : Mennonite Women will not meet this week as indicated
o n your calendar, but has been postponed till Wed., January 30 ,
at 6:30 PM .

Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Give praise to God that Tim Foley has joined Mennonite Mission Network's International Ministries team as the new director for Europe. Tim is Irish, currently living with his family in Northern Ireland and has been associated with Mennonite ministries in the United Kingdom for many years.

``He never asks us to do anything for others that He hasn't already
done for us.''

``The three hardest tasks in the world are neither physical feats nor intellectual achievements, but moral acts: to return love for hate, to include the excluded, and to say, ``I was wrong.''
- Sydney J. Harris

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
January 27, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9:30 AM
Song Leader Becky Doggett
Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert )
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 1:10-18
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:12-23
Sermon: `` Our Common Humanity ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Children's Bible Memory to follow.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 715.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 35 B.C. 32

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: January 28 February 3

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Meal for those who would like to
visit with Ed & Marianna Roth and Al &
Irene Yoder from KS, also Amzie & Elena
Yoder from Albuquerque . Meat will be
provided, bring a salad or dessert.
6 PM Hymn-Sing - for all who would like to
participate.

Feb. 4 - 4 PM Pecan shelling for MCC
`` 24 - Future planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for teachers and administrators serving with Mennonite Partners in China as they gather with Chinese partners at their annual Professional Improvement Conference held Jan. 28 to Feb. 4 in Kunming, China . Mennonite Mission Network is a partner agency.

``Hug therapy is often the only medicine that works.''

``Thoughts become words. Words become actions. Actions
become character. Character matters.''

``Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes along.''

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
February 3, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Exodus 24:12-18 & II Peter 1:16-21
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: Matthew 17:1-9
Sermon: `` Letting the Light in Today ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 932.04
`` `` Attendance: Worship 38 B.C. 35

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``We have to be about building the kingdom of God and not our
organization.'' - Steve Sellers

THIS WEEK: February 4 -10

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for MCC) will begin in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to participate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 PM a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

WED. 7:0 0 PM Ash Wednesday Service

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
6 PM Hymn-Sing

Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Mennonite Mission Network associates Disa and Tom Rutschman as they and local families in Jokkmokk , Sweden , host 19 Uruguayan students and teachers today through Feb. 17. During this time a three-day camp will focus on teaching about the world in which we live.

Correction for your Directory: James Tchen is now living with:
Joe & My Good Joe 1-27-70
1106 Hyde Park Ct. My 2-18-74
McKinney , TX 75069
214-432-5940 James 3-4-81

New phone numbers for: Maurice Smith - 870-750-9999
Evelyn Smith - 575-760-6825
(The 575 # is local during SOOP)

``Instead of asking `What's God's will for my life?' we should be
asking, `How does my life fit into God's will?'' - L. Krokos

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -

Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
February 10, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Moments in Mission - Reita Yoder
Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon: `` Wandering Temptation's Wilderness ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Children's Bible Memory to follow?

HYMN-SING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 PM

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1184.00

Last Sunday's Attendance: Worship 46 B.C. 43

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: February 11 - 17

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for MCC) will begin in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to participate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 PM a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Feb. 24 - Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship meal
Herm Weaver, Conference Minister, plans to be here
If anyone can offer hospitality, he will be needing a place to
stay for Saturday (23 ^rd ) and possibly Sunday evening.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Melodie Davis of Mennonite Media
as she writes a series of fea tures on marriage for the Another Way newspaper and Web site c olumn.

Directory correction for Kenton Eash:
Home phone: 617-415-1784
Cell phone: 765-426-5767
Amzie Yoder's new cell phone # is : 505-350-6040

New book in the Library: ``The Parting'' - by Beverly Lewis

"The ability to speak several languages is valuable, but the art
of keeping silent in one is precious.''

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8 905
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
February 17, 2008

The altar flowers are given in memory of Jason Stoltzfus.

MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 9:30 AM

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: John 3:1-17
Children's Time
Sermon: `` Born of the Spirit ''
Hymn
Service of Baptism for Judith Kenagy (see insert)
Hymn
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
The Lord's Supper
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$1015.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 49 B.C. 39

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: February 18 - 24

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
A Future Planning Mtg. will follow the .
meal. Herm Weaver, Conference Minis-
ter, will be here.

Feb. 25 Mon. 6:30 PM A meeting at 1^st Christian Church for anyone interested in helping to plan this summer's VBS

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: The Soli Deo church in Halle, Germany, has a teaching series on the book of Romans. Mennonite Mission Network workers Sharon & Steve Norton request prayer that believers will understand the foundation of Christian faith and apply its truths.

``To be the picture of health, be in a good frame of mind.''

``God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.''
- St. Augustine

``No matter how we used yesterday, we received 24 hours today.''

``Many people will not read a Bible but will read a Christian.''

``The sturdiest tree is not found in the shelter of the forest, but
high upon some rocky crag, where its daily battle with the elements shapes it into a thing of beauty. So it is with you.''

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Pastor: Meg Lumsdaine - 885-1376
Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
February 24, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Hymn
Call to Worship (see insert)
Opening Prayer
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28-39
Children's Time
Scripture Reading: John 15:5-17
Sermon: `` Abiding Power ''
Hymn
Prayer of Confession (see insert )
Offering and Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Congregational Prayer
Pastoral Appreciation - c/o Reita Yoder
Announcements
Hymn & Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON
A Future Planning Meeting will follow the meal. We welcome
Conference Minister, Herm Weaver, who has come from CO.
to share in this meeting.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 783.00

Last Sunday's Attendance: Worship 46 B.C. 41

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: February 24 March 2

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour Sermon by Ed Kneeland
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Mon., Mar. 3 - 4 PM Pecan shelling

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Cindy & Tim Buhler, Mennonite Mission Network workers, as they apply for work permits so they may return to Macau in late July.
In the past, this process sometimes has caused difficulties for mission workers.

Our focus in the Future Planning Meeting will be on three main topics: worship, pastoral leadership and the building. We ap-
preciate your participation in this important meeting, as well as your prayers for guidance, clarity and unity.

``The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.''

``Time is so powerful it is given to us only in small doses.''

``My concern is not whether God is on our side; my great con-
cern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.''
- A. Lincoln

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
March 2, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Reita Yoder
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Children's Time
Songs
Scripture Reading: Psalm 121
Sermon: `` Living through Change '' - Ed Kneeland
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 424 .00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 4 5 B.C. 41

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

For next week's sermon, please study John 3:1-17. Be prepared to share how things are going regarding your 30 days of prayer.

``The man who deals in sunshine is the man who gets the crowds;
he does a lot more business than the man who peddles clouds.''

THIS WEEK: M arch 3 - 9

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for MCC) will begin in the
Fellowship Hall. All are invited to participate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 p.m.
a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

WED. 7 PM Church Council

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour Sermon by Dean DeSelms
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission workers Christine and Phil Lindell Detweiler, South Africa, request prayer for Breakthru Church's outreach ministry to highschool students living in boarding houses while going to school in town. Often their parents' expectations about living conditions and supervision are not met.

Announcements: Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday.
Date for 2008 VBS is June 23 27
The '07 VBS comforter will be presented Tues., Mar 4, @ 4:30 PM at Crossroads.
New e-mail address for Miriam Stoltzfus:
mimestoltzyahoo.com
Mt. States Mennonite Women's Spring Retreat will be held Saturday, May 3, at Emmanuel Mennonite Church in LaJunta, CO.Betsy Headrick McCrae will be the speaker for the one day retreat.

Interesting: EASTER is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox (Mar. 20). This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! The next time Easter will be this early (Mar. 23) will be in the year 2228, and the last time was in 1913.

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
March 9, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Children's Time
Songs
Scripture Reading: John 3:1 - 17
Sermon: ``The one who knew truth meets the one who is
TRUTH'' - by Dean DeSelms
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Children's Bible Memory

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 879 .00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 30 B.C. 2 1

``To worry is to say to God, `You're not big enough to solve this problem, so I'll deal with it myself.' Peace disappears when you try to do something about something you can't do anything about!'' - Richard Daly

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: M arch 10 - 16

WED. 7 PM Church Council

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers request prayer for the Colombian Mennonite Church as it continues to work for peace in Colombia. Pray for the protection of people supporting human rights and displaced people.

Announcements: Date for 2008 VBS is June 23 27

Mt. States Mennonite Women's Spring Retreat will be held Saturday, May 3, at Emmanuel Mennonite Church in LaJunta, CO.Betsy Headrick McCrae will be the speaker for the one day retreat.

Prayers that God always says ``Yes'' to:
"Help"
"Forgive me.''
``Give me courage!''
``Get me through this!''
``Thanks!''

Interesting: EASTER is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox (Mar. 20). This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! The next time Easter will be this early (Mar. 23) will be in the year 2228, and the last time was in 1913.

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Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
March 16, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Reita Yoder
Song Leader Eileen Eash
PALM SUNDAY

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Moments in Mission
Songs
Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13 - 21
Sermon: `` It's about God '' - by Glen Rhodes (on video)
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 1282 .00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 27 B.C. 2 4

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to prevent anyone from confusing God's incomparable power with us.'' ( II Corinthians 4:7,8,
The Message)

THIS WEEK: M arch 1 7 23

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for MCC) will begin in theFellowship Hall. All are invited to partici-
p ate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 p.m. a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

EASTER
SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - sermon by Ed Kneeland
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Apr. 13 - Congregational Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
Apr. 24 - Coffee House Peace Event 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
June 23 27 - VBS at lst Christian Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Gretchen Kingsley and Ute Paul, both members of the Mennonite Team in the Argentine Chaco, have prepared a Christian education teaching tool appropriate for Tob aindigenous churches. Pray that the first booklets for sale will be accepted and that the biblical stories may come alive for the children.

Mt. States Mennonite Women's Spring Retreat will be held Saturday, May 3, at Emmanuel Mennonite Church in LaJunta, CO. Betsy Headrick McCrae will be the speaker for the one day retreat.
St. Peter Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Rummage & Bake Sale, April 19, from 8 AM 1 PM. Donations of sale items and baked goods are appreciated. They're asking for a few vol-
unteers from each church to help with set-up, pricing or on sale day. See more info and details on our back table. Sign up if youwish to volunteer. All proceeds go to Transitional Housing and Homeless Shelter Project.

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Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:33:25 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
March 23, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Colleen Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett
EASTER

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture verses by the Youth c/o Dorothy Juarez
Songs
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:1 - 15
Sermon: `` Power you can Trust !'' - by Ed Kneeland
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Children's Bible Memory

Last Sunday's Offering   - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 76 2 .00
`` ``    Attendance: Worship 2 5 B.C. 19

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

`` Faith hears the inaudible, sees the invisible, believes the incred ible

THIS WEEK: M arch 24 - 30

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - sermon by Dean DeSelms
        11:00 AM Bible Classes

There will be a work day Sat., Apr. 5, from 8 12 AM to clean up the grounds at the Transitional House & get things ready for a new resident family.

Things to be done:

Remove old washing machine
Mow & clean the back lot
Assemble beds in bedrooms from storage
Find kitchen chairs for kitchen table
Repair or remove old dresser
Locate a dresser for the bedroom
Move dresser from storage into north bedroom
If anyone can solve any of these problems in advance, great!
For more info, contact Gene Harbaugh, TH President 885-6173

Apr. 13 - Congregational Future Planning Mtg. following the Fellowship Meal
``    19 - St. Peter Lutheran Church - Rummage & Bake Sale
8 AM 1 PM. Proceeds go to Transitional Housing.
Apr. 24 - Coffee House Peace Event 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
May 3 - Women's Spring Retreat @ Emmanuel Menn. Church,
LaJunta, CO. Speaker: Betsy Headrick McCrae
June 23 27 - VBS at lst Christian Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Praise God for Mennonite Mission Network workers and believers around the world who worship together the resurrected Christ this Easter day. Pray that Christ's message of hope in the midst of brokenness may resound across our streets and around the world.

You are invited to First Baptist Church, corner of Roselawn &
Grand Ave., in Artesia, for the presentation of ``Behold the Lamb''. It will be presented April 4-6, Fri. eve., Sat. eve., and
Sunday eve. @ 7 PM each evening.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:02:38 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
March 30, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs (3)
Children's Time c/o Colleen Rhodes
Song
Scripture Reading: John 9:1 - 41
Sermon: `` The Struggle between Truth and Compassion ''
- Dean DeSelms
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 4 7 2 .00
`` ``    Attendance: Worship 3 5 B.C. 1 8

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``The best proof of Christ's presence in our lives is the costly love
flowing out of us.'' - J. Sather

``Faith is not a feeling. It's a choice we have to take God at His
Word.'' - Ney Bailey

THIS WEEK: M arch 3 1 April 6

SAT. 8-12 AM Work day @ Transitional House

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - sermon by Dean DeSelms
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Apr. 13 - Congregational Future Planning Mtg. following the
         Fellowship Meal
``    19 - St. Peter Lutheran Church - Rummage & Bake Sale
8 AM 1 PM. Proceeds go to Transitional Housing.
Apr. 24 - Coffee House Peace Event 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
May 3 - Women's Spring Retreat @ Emmanuel Menn. Church,
LaJunta, CO. Speaker: Betsy Headrick McCrae
June 23 27 - VBS at lst Christian Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Join Mennonite Mission Network workers Marlow and Vicky Ramsay in thanking God for the impact of the Celebrate Recovery program which deals with alcohol addiction in Mongolia. Pray for the weekly groups and training sessions that are held in local churches.

You are invited to First Baptist Church, corner of Roselawn & Grand Ave., in Artesia, for the presentation of ``Behold the Lamb''. It will be presented April 4-6, Fri. eve., Sat. eve., and Sunday eve. @ 7 PM each evening.

The next Faith and Life Forum of Mt. States Menn. Conference will be April 25 - 27 @ Rocky Mt. Camp. The focus is ``Food and Faith.'' The weekend will be informal and interasked to send representatives to this Forum. Register by phone at 719-687-9506 or by e-mail: informmc.org

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Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:02:15 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
April 6, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: John 10:1 - 10
Sermon: by Dean DeSelms
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Coin jar Offering for the Worm Project-- - - - - - - - - - $345.15
Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 4 88 .00
`` ``    Attendance: Worship 16 B.C. 1 4

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither
shall anyone snatch them out of My hand.'' John 10: 27 & 28

``What you possess is less significant than what possesses you.''

``The toughest form of mountain climbing is getting out of a rut.''

THIS WEEK: April 7 13

WED. 7 PM Church Council

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - sermon by Ed Kneelandl
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Future Planning Mtg.

Apr. 19 - St. Peter Lutheran Church - Rummage & Bake Sale
8 AM 1 PM . Proceeds go to Transitional Housing.
Apr. 24 - Coffee House Peace Event 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
``    25 - 27 Faith & Life Forum @ Rocky Mt. Camp Focus:
``Food and Faith'' Register by phone: 719-687 9506 or by e-mail: informmc.org
May   3 - Women's Spring Retreat @ Emmanuel Menn. Church
LaJunta, CO. Speaker: Betsy Headrick McCrae
June 23 27 - VBS at lst Christian Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray that the staff of Korea Anabaptist Center may be able to respond to requests for new Anabaptist materials and that publishing through Korea Anabaptist Press will grow as a self-sustaining ministry. Mennonite Mission Network partners in this work.
Offer praise for the good progress being made on the construct ion of a staff duplex at Hopi Mission School in Kykotsmovi, AZ.
Many volunteers have been at work since Dec. and will continue until June. Pray for their safety and for the needed funding to complete the project.

``We extend our sympathy to the family of Larry Javis, at his passing.'' Address for the family of Larry Javis: Pat Love
2005 Patricia Dr.
Carlsbad , NM

``Being loved and loving is much more important than being
right.'' - J. Nelsen.

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Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:05:24 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
April 13, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Moments in Mission - Reita Yoder
Children's Time
Song
Scripture Reading: II Timothy 2:1 & 2
Sermon: `` Building on the Past, Looking to the Future ''
- Ed Kneeland
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Song
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - -NOON
Congregational Future Planning Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1415.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 20 B.C. 15

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: April 14 - 20

SAT. 8 AM 1 PM St. Peter Lutheran Church Rummage &
Bake Sale

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - sermon by Dean DeSelms
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Apr. 24 - Coffee House Peace Event 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
`` 25 - 27 Faith & Life Forum @ Rocky Mt. Camp Focus:
``Food and Faith'' Register by phone: 719-687-9506 or by e-mail: informmc.org
May 3 - Women's Spring Retreat @ Emmanuel Menn. Church
LaJunta, CO. Speaker: Betsy Headrick McCrae
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission
Network workers, Pat & Rad Houmphan, Thailand, request prayer
that a suitable center will be found to expand ministry to Kosum Phisai,
a new location where a local pastoral couple, Samarn and Somlid will
give leadership.
Students from Mennonite high schools have gathered together at Lake
Center Christian School in Hartville, Ohio, to participate in the
Mennonite Schools choral festival. Thank God for this unique
opportunity for participating studentsgetting acquainted with those from
other schools and sharing the culminating con-
cert/worship experience today.

Meg's new e-mail address: megl2008live.com
`` snail mail `` 612 National St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

``Guidance means that I can count on God. Commitment means
that God can count on me.''

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Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:59:03 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
April 20, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Children's Time
Song
Scripture Reading: John 14:15 - 21
Sermon: by Dean DeSelms
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Song
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1043.76
`` `` Attendance: Worship 25 B.C. 22

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

SHARE! Is looking for Christians with or without children willing to share their homes, love & understanding with a teen youngster for a school year or semester. The children, ages 15-18, come from more than 25 countries and will arrive in August.See the bulletin brd. for more information.

THIS WEEK: April 21 - 27

THU. 6:30 8:30 PM Coffee House Peace Event

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour -
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Apr. 25 - 27 Faith & Life Forum @ Rocky Mt. Camp Focus:
``Food and Faith'' Register by phone: 719-687 9506 or by e-mail: informmc.org
May 3 - Women's Spring Retreat @ Emmanuel Menn. Church
LaJunta, CO. Speaker: Betsy Headrick McCrae
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: International Mennonite VS participants Katherine Harnish and Matthew Yoder minister in Bradford, England, in an urban community with diversity and religious conflict. Pray for encouragement, love and safety for them and the community they serve.
Give thanks for God's faithfulness as alumni, friends and the community of Assoc. Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, IN, celebrate 50 years of learning on the Elkhart campus and dedicate the new library this coming Friday.

Meg's new e-mail address: megl2008live.com
`` snail mail `` 612 National St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

NOTE: If you have subscribed to ``The Mennonite'' for the com-ing year, the price is $37, to be paid to the church. Thank you.

``You are not responsible for the thoughts that pass your door.
You are responsible for those you admit and entertain.''

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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:54:50 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
April 27, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs

Video from Hesston College Church in Kansas
Bell Choir
Scripture
Sermon: ``Praise to God in Zion'' - by Bill Pannell
Special Assistant to the President &
Senior Professor of Preaching
at Fuller Theological Seminary
Solo: by Tony Brown (He gives concerts all over the world.)

Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 640.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 2 1 B.C. 17

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

THIS WEEK: April 2 8 - May 4

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

May 3 - Women's Spring Retreat @ Emmanuel Menn. Church
LaJunta, CO. Speaker: Betsy Headrick McCrae
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for the graduates of EMU & Goshen College as they participate in com-mencement and receive their diplomas today. Pray that these graduates follow God's call, committing themselves to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God. Ask God to direct them to continue centering their lives around Christ as they serve the church, their communities and the world.
Pray that God will call new mission workers who will respond and be willing to serve with Menn. Mission Network in the Mennonite church and school in La Mesa, Colombia. There are oportunities to assist with an English program and facilitate crosscultural relationships.

NOTE: If you have subscribed to ``The Mennonite'' for the com-ing year, the price is $37, to be paid to the church. Thank you.

``The trouble with opportunity is that it's always more
recognizable going then coming.''

``The wondrous architect of the human body points unmistakably
to the wise Creator who has destined you for eternity.
Worship Him. He is worthy.''

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Fri, 2 May 2008 19:41:45 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
May 4, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Greg Doggett
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Song
Sermon: ``Love Reveals the Way'' - on DVD, by Glen Rhodes
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 5553 .00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 19 B.C. 1 5

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``God doesn't only mold us and train us through formal situations, but in all of life's situations, and through all the experiences we have.'' - F. Ortiz

``We are just a brushstroke in the masterpiece God has been
painting throughout history.'' - L. Watkins

THIS WEEK: May 5 - 11

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

June 2 - 5 Bible Memory Camp - for Ashley, Nora & Oran
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Bruce Yoder and Nancy Frey request prayer for the staff of Benin Bible Institute as it meets
this month to discern a new format for the full-time program. Pray for faithfulness to the Holy Spirit's vision on how best to meet the needs of church leaders already engaged in ministry.

OurFaith Digest is now on the web, updated regularly with more great stories than our 32 printed pages will hold. Inspiring, helpful stories that nourish faith, family and missions from the center of our Mennonite/Anabaptist faith on

``Thanks to all of you for your love and support as we celebrated Mom's life. We appreciate the prayers, cards, flowers and food you shared with our family.
God bless you all,'' Eileen and family

``One of the greatest things about life is not so much where we
stand, as in what direction we are going.''

``In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and
crown your efforts with success.'' Prov. 3:6

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Fri, 9 May 2008 19:26:28 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
May 11, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16 - 20
Sermon: `` Frogging and Faith '' - by Dean
Song DeSelms
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP M EAL - - - - - - - - - -NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1358.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 18 B.C. 14

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``If you can find a truly good wife, she is worth more than precious gems! Her children stand and bless her, so does her husband. He praises her.'' - from Proverbs 31

``A church is not a museum, or an exhibition of saints. A church is a school, a group of people in various stages of development.''

THIS WEEK: May 12 18

WED. 7 PM Church Council

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

June 2 - 5 Bible Memory Camp - for Ashley, Nora & Oran
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Praise God for the new Grace and Peace Mennonite Church in Seoul under the leadership of Gui-Shik Nam. Pray for the church's outreach and growth. Mennonite Mission Network gives support to this ministry.

New address for John L. Ropp: Pleasantview Home
P.O. Box 309
Cell phone: 319-936-2471 Kalona, IA 52247

Please check the back table today and answer the questions from the worship committee on the paper provided. This will help us plan for several Sundays in June and July that are still open.
Thank you. - the Worship Committee

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Sat, 17 May 2008 02:22:33 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
May 18, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Moments in Mission - Reita Yoder
Song
Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1 - 11
Sermon: `` Casting off Pride to find Humility '' - on DVD by
Song Glen Rhodes
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 627.75
`` `` Attendance: Worship 19 B.C. 14

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Humility is to make a right estimate of one's self.'' - Spurgeon

``It's the little things that bother us and put us on the rack; you
can sit upon a mountain but you can't sit on a tack!''

``After crosses and losses, men grow humbler and wiser.''

THIS WEEK: May 19 - 25

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

May 29 - Coffee-House
June 2 - 5 Bible Memory Camp - for Ashley, Nora & Oran
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church
July 13 - Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary celebration
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: The Mennonite Voluntary Service participants will gather as a community for their retreat May 20 - 23 at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp, CO. Pray that they will receive rest and energy for the remainder of their assignments.

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Fri, 23 May 2008 21:39:39 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
May 25, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Psalm 131 I Corinthians 4:1-5
Sermon: ``Thoughts from Matthew 6:24 -34'' by Dean DeSelms
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 878.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 17 B.C. 16

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you.'' - H.J. Brown, Jr.

``There is nothing new under the sun, but there are lots of old
things we don't know.'' - A. Bierce

THIS WEEK: May 26 - June 1

THU. 6:30 8:30 PM Coffeehouse - ``Respecting Diversity''

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

June 2 - 5 Bible Memory Camp - for Ashley, Nora, Oran &
Becky will transport them.
`` 8 - Congregational Business Meeting following the
Fellowship Meal
June 15 - Father's Day Service @ Ruth Ann Ropp's home
and Carry-in Lunch
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church
July 13 - Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Everyone is welcome. See invitation on bulletin
board.
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: As Macau ministry partners meet May 27-28, please pray for God's leading andvision for the future of Mennonite ministry in Macau. Mennonite Mission Network is a partner in this work.

NOTE: A come and go retirement party is being planned for Reita Yoder by Monterrey teachers on Wed., May 28, from 3:30 4:30 pm. They are inviting each of you, her church friends, to come and wish her a happy retirement. The party will be in the library of Monterrey school and refreshments will be served.

``Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by
understanding.'' - Albert Einstein

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Fri, 30 May 2008 21:50:11 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
June 1, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Colleen Rhodes

Song Leader Sherri Smith

Pianist Rhonda Rhodes
Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Children's Time
Songs
Special Music: Rebecca Rhodes
Scripture Reading: Luke 10:38 - 42
Sermon: `` A Balanced & Centered Life '' by Glen Rhodes
Prayer of Response - Glen Rhodes
Offering
Praise & Sharing Time
Announcements - Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 760.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 25 B.C. 23

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking
for it.'' - H.D. Thoreau

``Life is a continuous process of getting used to things we hadn't
expected.''
THIS WEEK: June 2 - 8

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting follow-
ing the meal.

Pray for Becky & Greg, Ashley, Nora & Oran traveling today to
Bible Memory Camp in OK and for a healthy, happy, meaningful
experience this week.
Also pray for Christopher as he goes with the CHS band to FL.
.
June 15 - Father's Day Service @ Ruth Ann Ropp's home
and Carry-in Lunch
June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church
July 13 - Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Everyone is welcome. See invitation on b. board.
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Mennonite Mission Network program human resources staff members as they orient new international mission workers and Christian Service participants and also help international workers re-enter life in North America.

From Susan Mark Landis: On a recent small group trip to Iran- ``To my amazement, Iranians were delighted to meet and talk with us. Many speak a smattering of English. They learn it in school and, since about one million Iranians live in the US, many have visited here. I handed out the Menn. Church USA magnet, ``Pray for Peace, Act for Peace.'' Recipients said, ``This is a good word. This is important work for a church to do.'' They said repeatedly, ``We love Americans! We just don't understand your
government.'' I echoed, ``We love Iran, & we don't understand your government!''

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Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:58:05 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
June 8, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ruth Ann Ropp

Song Leader Laura Rhodes

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Moments in Mission
Songs
Scriptures: Psalm 33:1-13 Matthew 9:35 10:23
Sermon: `` Challenged by Christ '' - Dean DeSelms
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 357.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 20 B.C. 15

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``I cannot believe that the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate.'' - Leo Rosten

T HIS WEEK: June 9 - 15

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hymn Sing & Tribute to Fathers
@ Ruth Ann's home, 917 N. Thomas.
Bring folding chairs & food for the carry in lunch.

June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church
July 13 - Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Everyone is welcome. See invitation on b. board.
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Representatives from the 21 churches in the conference will be gathering for this inspiring and fun
event. Sat. afternoon will include free time with the option of joining a guided group on an outing of
your choice in the Boulder area. Special late evening events are planned for all ages.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Thank God for the students who will be graduating on Sat., June 14, from United Evangelical Theological Seminary near Madrid, Spain, where Mennonite Mission Network worker Dennis Byler teaches.

See the b. board for a letter of thanks for help with the rummage sale that benefited the Transitional Housing Program.

``Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wing, and
only character endures.'' - H. Greeley

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Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:50:20 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
June 15, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - -10:00 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Tribute to Fathers and Hymn Sing
Meeting at Ruth Ann Ropp's
917 N. Thomas

A Carry-in Lunch of Haystacks is being arranged.

.
Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 645.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 11 B.C. 12

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent.'' - Carl Sandburg

``The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't
being said.'' - Peter Drucker

``Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.''
- Rodin

``Offering advice may be noble and grand, but it's not the same as
a helping hand.''

T HIS WEEK: June 16 - 22

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour arranged by the Youth
11:00 AM Bible Classes .

June 23 27 - VBS - ``Rainforest Adventure'' at lst Christian
Church 9 AM 11:30 AM
July 13 - Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Everyone is welcome. See invitation on b. board.
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Representatives from the 21 churches in the conference will be gathering for this inspiring and fun
event. Sat. afternoon will include free time with the option of joining a guided group on an outing of
your choice in the Boulder area. Special late evening events are planned for all ages.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray that the DOOR (Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflect-
ion) summer staff persons in the training program will develop their leadership skills and spiritual formation.

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Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:49:22 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
June 22, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dorothy Juarez

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Service by our Youth
Prelude
Call to Worship
Scripture Skit #1
Song
Camp Report
Song
Offering
Scripture Skit #2
Song
Praise/Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1242.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 25

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``A sense of being loved is the greatest behavior modifier.''

``People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who
are doing it.''

T HIS WEEK: June 23 - 29

MON. FRI. 9:00 11:30 AM Vacation Bible School at
1^st Christian Church - ``Rainforest Adventure''

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Video: ``Finding Hope in
11:00 AM Bible Classes . Recovery''

July 1 - 6:30 8:30 PM Coffeehouse - Theme: ``Ecology''
July 13 - Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Everyone is welcome. See invitation on b. board.
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Representatives from the 21 churches in the conference will be gathering for this inspiring and fun
event. Sat. afternoon will include free time with the option of joining a guided group on an outing of
your choice in the Boulder area. Special late evening events are planned for all ages.
Miriam Stoltzfus and Ruth Ann Ropp are our
delegates to the Conference Assembly.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Nora Iwarat and Mey Idawaty minister to domestic workers on Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong. Pray for them as they also take full leadership of All Nations Mennonite Church. Mennonite Mission Network supports this ministry.

Pray for VBS Thank you for all your help in preparation.
Thank you, too, for your prayers for my sister Elizabeth, please
continue to pray as she receives further treatment. - Dorothy J.

``Some people throw banana peels, instead of rose petals, on the
path ahead of them.''

``Reaching high keeps people on their toes.''

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Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:14:51 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
June 29, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Marvin Kenagy

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scriptures: Matthew 8:18-22, 9:9-13
Message: `` Become Radical and Steadfast '' - by Glen Rhodes
on DVD from Arthur Mennonite Church
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 360.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 18 B.C. - 18

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``There is truly no way to experience real joy until you decide to take that leap of faith and plunge into God's hands just like a child jumping into a swimming pool.'' - T. Williams

``Christianity is the only movement where the founder attends every meeting of his followers.''

T HIS WEEK: June 30 - July 6

TUE. 6:30 PM The Peace & Justice group will meet with Bill Grinstead speaking on the peace position of Leo Tolstoy. There will also be a talk on Ecology.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Video: ``Finding Hope in
11:00 AM Bible Classes . Recovery''

July 13 - Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Everyone is welcome. See invitation on b. board.
June 15 - Joyce Hofer, acting President of Mt. States Menno6:30 PM nite Women would like to meet with our Women's group to discuss some things pertaining to the vision, function & outreach of the Menn. Women's org.
July 30 6:30 PM Regular Mennonite Women's meeting
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Miriam Stoltzfus and Ruth Ann Ropp are our
delegates to the Conference Assembly.
Conference is asking that congregations bring items to assemble health kits at the conference. Items
needed for each kit are:
1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum)
leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 fingernail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)
Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite
Mission Network workers Aaron & Laura Kauffman request
prayer for church planters Elsy & Martin Gonzalez and the church planting project in Anapoima, Colombia. Pray for a suitable lot and sufficient funds to build a Christian community center.

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Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:43:04 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
July 6, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture
Video: ``Finding Hope in Recovery''
Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Coin jar Offering for Colombia - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 161.39
Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 186.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 15 B.C. - 14

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``There are two kinds of people in the world - saints and aints.''

``The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your
thoughts.''

``It's not what we have but what we enjoy that constitutes our
abundance.''

T HIS WEEK: July 7 - 13

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
2:30 PM 4:30 PM Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary drop-in reception in the Fellowship
Hall. Everyone is welcome. No gifts, please.
July 15 - Joyce Hofer, acting President of Mt. States Mennonite Women would like to meet with our Women's group to discuss some things pertaining to the vision, function & outreach of the Mennonite Women's org.
July 20 - Carry-in Fellowship Meal - followed by Congregational Business Meeting
July 30 6:30 PM Regular Mennonite Women's meeting
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Miriam Stoltzfus and Ruth Ann Ropp are our
delegates to the Conference Assembly.
Conference is asking that congregations bring items
to assemble health kits at the conference. Items
needed for each kit are:
1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum)
leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 fingernail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)
Health kits are often given to children in refugee camps. MCC
says health kits are needed more than any other kits.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Join mission workers Pat & Rad Houmphan in praise to God for the recent dedication of the new facilities of the Living Water Church in Borabu, Thailand. Pray that the church will grow and become self-sustaining in the next three years..

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Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:22:19 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
July 13, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude - Greg & Becky
Call to Worship
Songs: ``This is my Father's World'' #154 WB
``Joys are Flowing'' #301 WB
Children's Time: Jane Good
Flute/Piano Duet: Marj & Erin Engle
``My Shepherd Will Supply my Need''
``Find Us Faithful''
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 35 - Vernon Good
Message: ``Water will gush forth in the wilderness: ``your
God will come'' - Dave Engle
Salem, OR
Flute/Piano Duet: ``Pachelbel Canon''
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Song: ``God sent His Son'' #345 WB
Announcements - Sending Prayer

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Goods' 50^th Wedding Anniversary Reception in the Fellowship
Hall……Everyone is welcome……..2:30 PM 4:30 PM

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1043.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 11 B.C. - 10

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

T HIS WEEK: July 14 20

TUE. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women will meet with Joyce Hofer, acting President of Mt. States Mennonite Women.
SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal - followed by
Congregational Business Meeting

July 30 - 6:30 PM Regular Mennonite Women's meeting
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Miriam Stoltzfus and Ruth Ann Ropp are our
delegates to the Conference Assembly.
Conference is asking that congregations bring items
to assemble health kits at the conference. Items
needed for each kit are:
1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum)
leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 fingernail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)
Health kits are often given to children in refugee camps. MCC
says health kits are needed more than any other kits.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: New and returning international workers serving with Mennonite Mission
Network and Mennonite Church Canada Witness are gathered together with mission staff July 19-25 at Goshen, IN, for the annual mission seminar. Pray that it may be a time of inspiration, renewed hope and rejuvenation for all who participate.

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Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:00:07 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
July 20, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Colleen Rhodes

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship

* * * Song Service * * *
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - -NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 926.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 34 B.C. - 12

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``We thank you for the 5 Gideon Bibles given in recognition of our 50^th Wedding Anniversary and also the yellow rose plant. We've enjoyed your cards and good wishes and appreciate your accommodating our use of the fellowship hall. A special thanks to those who opened their homes to lodge members of our family. It was a wonderful family time for all of us.'' Gratefully,
Ernie & Ellen

T HIS WEEK: July 21 - 27

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour sermon by Amzie Yoder
11:00 AM Bible Classes

July 30 - 6:30 PM Regular Mennonite Women's meeting
Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Miriam Stoltzfus and Ruth Ann Ropp are our
delegates to the Conference Assembly.
Conference is asking that congregations bring items
to assemble health kits at the conference. Items
needed for each kit are:
1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum)
leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 fingernail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)
Health kits are often given to children in refugee camps. MCC
says health kits are needed more than any other kits.

New phone number for John Ropp: 319-656-3289

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray that the Radical Journey participants, who have returned this summer to minister in their home congregations, may integrate their experience of seeing God at work and inspire others to join the journey. .

``Don't count the days; make the days count.''

``Kindness is the highest form of intelligence.'' - W. Teasdale

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Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:45:26 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

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Elders:
Richard Rhodes - Phone 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - Phone 575-885-8905

July 27, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader - Marvin Kenagy
Song Leader - Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scriptures: Luke 4:1-13 Proverbs 12
Message: `` Jesus' Temptations and Ours '' - Amzie Yoder
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

FELLOWSHIP MEAL with Amzie & Elena - - - - - - -NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $297.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 16 B.C. - 16

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Your attitude will take you up or take you down. So the question is, what are you thinking?'' - C. Treat

``A day hemmed with prayer rarely unravels.'' - R. Lincoln

``When there's nothing else to do, pray. It changes everything.''

T HIS WEEK: July 28 August 3

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Aug. 1 3 - MSMC Annual Assembly at Boulder Mennonite
Church - Theme: ``By the Power of the Holy Spirit''
Aug. 6 Wed. @ 6:30 PM Peace & Justice Forum will meet at
Sondra Sage's home, 508 N. Mesquite. They will
view a DVD: ``The End of Suburbia''

Miriam Stoltzfus and Ruth Ann Ropp are our
delegates to the Conference Assembly. Health kits
will be assembled at the conference.
Items needed for each health kit are:
1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum)
leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 fingernail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)
Health kits are often given to children in refugee camps. MCC
says health kits are needed more than any other kits.
Items needed for each school kit are:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages)
4 #2 pencils, unsharpened
1 ruler, flexible plastic
1 box colored pencils (12 24)
1 lg. pencil eraser
Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mission workers Cindy and Tim Buhler return to Macau July 31 to serve with the Macau Mennonite Church. Pray that as they relocate to a new area on Taipa Island, they will be able to find affordable housing and relate to people in a new neighborhood. .

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Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:16:25 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

August 3, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader - Dorothy Juarez
Song Leader - Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scriptures: Genesis 32:22 - 31
Message: `` Wrestling with God '' - Rev. David Rogers
First Christian Church
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $216.85
`` `` Attendance: Worship 18 B.C. - 16

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``There is no greater adventure in life than making disciples and
being part of building God's kingdom.'' A. Bryan

``The more we pray, the more we are going to see God doing the
supernatural.'' - V. Bright

``You've got to have faith all the way to the finish line.'' Rainey

T HIS WEEK: August 4 - 10

WED. 6:30 PM Peace & Justice group will meet at Sondra
Sage's home, 508 N. Mesquite. They will
view a DVD: ``The End of Suburbia''

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Reita Yoder will speak.
11:00 AM Bible Classes

We will assemble school kits for MCC August 27, at 7 PM.
Items needed for each school kit are:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages) wide-ruled
4 #2 pencils, unsharpened
1 ruler, flexible plastic
1 box colored pencils (12 24)
1 lg. pencil eraser

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mission workers serving with Mennonite Partners in China request prayer for local Chinese churches and other Sichaun earthquake survivors as they continue working together to rebuild their communities.Mennonite Mission Network is a partner with MPC.

August Song of the Month:

GREAT ARE YOU, LORD
Holy Lord, most holy Lord, You alone are worthy of my praise.
O holy Lord, most holy Lord, with all of my heart I sing.
Great are You, Lord, worthy of praise, holy and true,
Great are You, Lord, most holy Lord.

``Treat your family like friends and your friends like family.''

``Reaching high keeps people on their toes.''

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Fri, 8 Aug 2008 23:33:30 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders: Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
August 10, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ruth Ann Ropp
Song Leader Esther Hartzler

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Matthew 14:22 - 33
Breaking Open the Word together - c/o Reita Yoder
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $692.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 19 B.C. - 14

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``I hope people around me think, `That one must be one of
God's children.'''

``The really idle man gets nowhere. The perpetually busy man
does not get much further.'' Sir H. Ogilvie

T HIS WEEK: August 11 - 17

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - sermon by Peter Hartman
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Fellowship Meal

We will assemble school kits for MCC August 27, at 7 PM.
Items needed for each school kit are:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages) wide-ruled
4 #2 pencils, unsharpened
1 ruler, flexible plastic
1 box colored pencils (12 24)
1 lg. pencil eraser

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for SOOP volunteers serving at Fraser Valley Gleaners in British Columbia who are helping to process and dry food to be distributed to the hungry around the world.

August Song of the Month:
GREAT ARE YOU, LORD
Holy Lord, most holy Lord, You alone are worthy of my praise.
O holy Lord, most holy Lord, with all of my heart I sing.
Great are You, Lord, worthy of praise, holy and true,
Great are You, Lord, most holy Lord.

Ten Commandments for Beating Busyness:
Connect heart-to-heart with your family each week.
Let the Holy Spirit lead you.
Be fruitful and productive, not busy.
Take rest seriously.
Use all your vacation time every year.
Commit your time off solely to nonwork activities.
Have fun at least once a week.
Eat regularly, preferably sitting down.
Exercise regularly.
Use technology to gain time, not consume it.

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Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:21:37 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

August 17, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dorothy Juarez
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: John 17
Sermon: `` Jesus, our Intercessor '' - Peter Hartman
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1447.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 16 B.C. - 14

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``In a world of injustice, God once and for all tips the scale in
favor of hope.'' - Max Lucado

``Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another
hand into the light.'' - Norman B. Rice

T HIS WEEK: August 18 - 24

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Song Service
11:00 AM Bible Classes
6 PM Farewell for Esther & Reita - Bring a
snack food to go with homemade ice cream.

August 27 at 7 PM we will assemble school kits for MCC. All are invited to participate. Each family please bring a dozen cookies to share for a snack of cookies and hot chocolate.
Items needed for each school kit are:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages) wide-ruled
4 #2 pencils, unsharpened
1 ruler, flexible plastic
1 box colored pencils (12 24)
1 lg. pencil eraser
Aug. 31 - Everyone please come prepared to share scripture verses and what they mean to you.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Melanie Quinn, new Mennonite Mission Network worker in Botswana, as she studies the Setswana language. She will be giving support to a youth ministry in Francistown which offers Bible studies and educational resources about AIDS and HIV.

August Song of the Month:
GREAT ARE YOU, LORD
Holy Lord, most holy Lord, You alone are worthy of my praise.
O holy Lord, most holy Lord, with all of my heart I sing.
Great are You, Lord, worthy of praise, holy and true,
Great are You, Lord, most holy Lord.

``It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.''
- F. Douglas

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Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:41:23 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -

Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

August 24, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Greg Doggett
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

F arewell for Esther and Reita - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 PM
Please bring a snack food to go with homemade ice
cream. There will be time for sharing memories.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $886.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 31 B.C. - 27

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``When I approach a child, he inspires me in two sentiments:
tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.''
- Louis Pasteur

``Practice makes perfect, so be careful what you practice.''

T HIS WEEK: August 25 31

WED. 7 PM We will assemble school kits for MCC.
All are invited to participate. Each family please bring a dozen cookies to share as a snack with hot chocolate.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Please come prepared to share some scripture verses and what they
mean to you.
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Mennonite Mission Network international ministry workers who are in a time of transition, whether beginning a new assignment, returning to service after North American ministry or re-entering life in the U.S.

August Song of the Month:

GREAT ARE YOU, LORD
Holy Lord, most holy Lord, You alone are worthy of my praise.
O holy Lord, most holy Lord, with all of my heart I sing.
Great are You, Lord, worthy of praise, holy and true,
Great are You, Lord, most holy Lord.

New address for Esther Hartzler: 1204 Outlook Drive
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: 816-884-4522

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Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:15:34 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

August 31, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Wayne Kenagy
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Sharing of Scripture verses and what they mean to you
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $888.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 27 B.C. - 18

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.''

``Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.''
- J. D. Rockfeller, Jr.

``Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself for he shall
never cease to be entertained.''

``Prayer is the rain that softens the heart's soil.''

T HIS WEEK: September 1 - 7

MON. LABOR DAY

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Guest speaker: Melissa
11:00 AM Bible Classes Roth

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for participants beginning assignments with Mennonite Voluntary Service, Radical Journey or Service Adventure. Ask the Lord to give them openness and times of learning as they leave the familiarity of home and embark on a new adventure.

August Song of the Month:
GREAT ARE YOU, LORD
Holy Lord, most holy Lord, You alone are worthy of my praise.
O holy Lord, most holy Lord, with all of my heart I sing.
Great are You, Lord, worthy of praise, holy and true,
Great are You, Lord, most holy Lord.

New address for Esther Hartzler: 1204 Outlook Drive
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Phone: 816-884-4522

``A mature disciple is one who walks by faith, communicates his faith and multiplies his faith.'' - Roger Hershey

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Fri, 5 Sep 2008 21:33:12 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
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September 7, 2008

MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Colleen Rhodes
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Isaiah 40:12 31
Sermon: `` The Wow Factor '' - Ed Kneeland
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $260.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 14 B.C. - 14

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``We need to be careful not to form God into a mold to suit our
own comfort.''

``We should appreciate who we are; God wouldn't have made us
if he didn't see anything useful in our makeup.''

``Appreciating ourselves is vital to good health.''

T HIS WEEK: September 8 - 14

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Guest speaker: Melissa Roth
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Oct. 17 18 - MCC Relief Sale, Rocky Ford, CO.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Cesar Moya and Patricia Uruena request prayer for strong committed leadership in the Quito Mennonite Church, Ecuador..

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Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:09:59 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

September 14, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scriptures: Romans 14:1 - 12 Matthew 18:21 - 35
Sermon: `` Forgiveness and Peace '' - Melissa Roth
Song Dallas, Tx.
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - -NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $922.30
`` `` Attendance: Worship 20 B.C. - 15

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``One of the most wonderful things we can pass on as an inheritance is integrity.''

``God makes bricks to build our house of faith from the ashes of our lives.''

T HIS WEEK: September 15 - 21

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Gonzalez family
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Oct. 17 18 - MCC Relief Sale, Rocky Ford, CO.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Jason Shenk, Mennonite Voluntary Service participant in Elkhart, IN., as he assists in developing and implementing neighborhood revitalization strategies for the Elkhart Housing Partnership.

``It is manlike to punish, but Godlike to forgive.'' - Winter

``You have a tremendous advantage over the person who slanders you or does you a willful injustice; you have it within your power to forgive that person.''

``If for a tranquil mind you seek, these things observe with care;
of whom you speak, to whom you speak, and how, and when, and where.''

Welcome back to the DeSelms! We missed you.

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Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:38:01 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

September 21, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Laura Rhodes
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scriptures: Psalm 84
Sermon: by Javier Gonzalez
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - -NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Music Allen Asbury, the Brooks Bros. & Troubadors - 6:30 PM
. at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Centre

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $416.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 25 B.C. - 22

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that
money can't buy.''

T HIS WEEK: September 22 28

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Oct. 17 18 - MCC Relief Sale, Rocky Ford, CO.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network mission associates Disa & Tom Rutschman request prayer for the new Alpha Bible study for seekers beginning at their church in Jokkmokk, Sweden. Pray that enough people will sign up to make the fellowship meaningful and that conversations about Christian faith will lead people to a commitment to Christ.

``Opportunity knocks, but temptation leans on the doorbell.''

``Happiness is when I see others happy. Happiness is a shared
thing.''

``Wounds that can't be seen are more painful than those that can
be seen and cured by a doctor.''

``The world needs more warm hearts and fewer hot heads.''

``Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.''

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Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:51:45 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

September 28, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ruth Ann Ropp
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Children's Time
Song
Scripture Reading: Psalm 103
#376 - brown Hymnal
Meditation on Psalm 103 - Miriam Stoltzfus
Song
Confession WB #699
Offering
Thanksgiving and Petitions
Announcements - Sending

BIBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $413.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 30 B.C. - 22

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``The height of maturity is not in how much doctrine we know; its
in how deeply we love.''

``If you are busy rowing the boat, you won't have time to rock it.''

THIS WEEK: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Oct. 8 - Wed. - Ladies will be baking pecan pies at Lakeview's Leo Sweet Center for the MCC Sale.
`` 12 - Bring your craft items for the MCC Relief Sale to display today.
`` 13 - 1:00 PM We will be packaging pecans for the Sale.
``.17 - 18 - MCC Relief Sale, Rocky Ford, CO.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Benin Bible Instatute has started a satellite program in Parakou, north of Cotonou. Pray for Mennonite Mission Network worker Bruce Yoder as he teaches church history there Oct. 3-6, and that churches will be stronger and more fruitful as a result of leadership.

See a note on the bulletin brd. from Esther Hartzler.

``Experience is a tough teacher; first you get the test, then you get the lesson.''

``Always be full of joy in the Lord; I say it again, rejoice! Let everyone see that you are unselfish and considerate in all you do. Remember that the Lord is coming soon. Don't worry about any- thing; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank him for his answers.'' Philippians 4:4-6

``Disregard your complaints and discover your gratitude. Release
your trouble and restate your blessings.''

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Sat, 4 Oct 2008 01:54:29 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:
Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

October 5, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Matthew 21:33 - 46
Sermon: ``Discerning the Will of God'' - Dean DeSelms
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $276.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 13 B.C. - 10

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``When the will is ready the feet are light.''

``Who passed the ball to you when you scored?''

``So be careful how you act; these are difficult days. Don't be fools; be wise; make the most of every opportunity you have for doing good.'' Ephesians 5:15, 16

T HIS WEEK: October 6 12

WED. Ladies will be baking pecan pies at Lakeview's Leo
Sweet Center for the MCC Sale.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - John Peters & Seminole
11:00 AM Bible Classes group
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Bring your craft items for the MCC Sale
to display.

Oct. 13 - 1:00 PM We will be packaging pecans for the Sale.
Oct.17 18 - MCC Relief Sale, Rocky Ford, CO.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennoniote Mission Network associate Sara Ulrich, working with Young Life in Hertford, England, requests prayer for individuals taking courses to learn about Christian faith, and for the course leaders. This is organized jointly through churches in the community as a follow-up to Hertfest, a week of service and evangelism held this past summer.

``One's home is like a delicious piece of pie you order in a restaurant on a country road one cozy evening.'' - L. Snicket

``The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant and let the air out of the tires.'' - D. Parker

``Guidance means that I can count on God; commitment means that God can count on me.''

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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:42:24 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders:Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

October 12, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Anna Kenagy
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scriptures: Luke 23 Colossians 2:l3, 14
Sermon: ``He Chose the Nails. Aspects of the Cross''
Song - John Peters
Offering Seminole, Tx.
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM.
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - NOON

Coin jar Offering for MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$221.47
Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $984.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 15 B.C. - 11

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Faith is a gift of God. It is not a material that can be seen, heard, smelled, tasted, or touched; but is as real as anything that can be perceived with these senses.''

``To will what God wills brings peace.''

This WEEK: October 13 - 19

MON. 1 PM Packaging pecans for the MCC Sale

FRI. PM & SAT. MCC Relief Sale in Rocky Ford, CO

SUN. the 19th NO Service here today.

SUN. Oct. 26 - Ed Kneeland will preach. Our Congregational Business Meeting has been postponed until Oct. 26, following the Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Visitors come from many different countries to Nazareth Village in Israel. As they listen to living presentations of the life and times of Jesus, pray they may be inspired to follow the teaching of Jesus in their daily lives. Mennonite Mission Network partners in this ministry.

``No man ever injured his eyesight by looking on the bright side
of things.''

``It is in loving, not in being loved, the heart is blessed; It is in giving, not in seeking gifts, we find our quest; Whatever be your longing or your need, that give; So shall your soul be fed, and you indeed shall live.''

``He says not, `at the end of the way you will find ME.' He says, `I AM the way: I AM the road under your feet, the road that begins just as low as you happen to be.'''

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Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:40:06 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

October 26, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42 - 47
Sermon: `` Is Religion a Private Matter ?'' Rev. David Rogers
Song First Christian Church
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

10-12 Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $546.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 24 B.C. - 19

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we
give.'' - Winston Churchill

``Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.''
- Albert Camus

This WEEK: October 27 - November 2

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:30 AM Bible Classes

Nov. 9 - Peter & Shirley Froese from Seminole, Tx. will be here to bring the morning message. We will have a fellowship meal, followed by our congregational business meeting.
Nov. 14, 15 - MDS Annual Mtg. @ Salem Mennonite Church in
Freeman, SD. See bulletin brd. for more info.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Thank God for the ministry of LCC University in Klaipeda, Lithuania, to 660 students from Lithuania and other Eastern European countries.
Pray for Mennonite Mission Network workers Betsy & Steve
Dintaman and Robin Gingerich who serve on the faculty and staff.

NOTE: An e-mail from Marv & Joyce Falk said Joyce's mother
passed away Oct. 5. She was 85 and in a nursing home since Jan.
If you wish to write to Joyce, their e-mail address is: mfaulkmts.net

Home address is: Box 903, Altoona, MB
ROG OBO

``Greetings to all from Len & Bev Ratzlaff''
New address: 1015 Linden Ave.
Apt. 14
Milford, NE 68405
Home phone: 402-761-4282
Cell: 402-671-2172

The amount raised for MCC by our pecan booth at the Relief Sale was $3236.25.

``If you would know the greatest sum in addition, count your
blessings.''

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Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:57:03 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

November 2, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Laura Rhodes
Song Leaders Becky & Greg Doggett

Prelude Eileen Eash
Call to Worship
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offe- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$530.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 20 B.C. - 17

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Somebody figured out that we have 35,000 laws to enforce the
Ten Commandments.''

``Ideas are like children; your own are wonderful.''

``The entire sum of existence is the magic of being needed by just
one person.''

``The family is one of God's masterpieces.''

T HIS WEEK: November 3 - 9

SAT. 9:00 AM Crop Walk meet at lst United Methodist Church
SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Sermon by Peter Froese,Seminole, Tx.
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

Nov. 9 - B. J. Harris, Master Illusionist, will be at the Artesia
High School Auditorium Sunday eve. 7:00 p.m.
``A Night for the Whole Family''
Nov. 14, 15 - MDS Annual Mtg. @ Salem Mennonite Church in
Freeman, SD. See bulletin brd. for more info.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers James and Michelle Stabler-Havener request prayer for the rebuilding of local homes and churches in remote mountainous areas due to damage caused by a second major earthquake that hit Panzhihua in Sichuan, China, on August 30. Stabler-Haveners serve with Mennonite Partners in China.

An e-mail through Conference from Don Stoll, pastor at Perryton, Tx. says that his wife, Mary, has leukemia and Thurs. was her 21^st day in the hospital. She may need more chemo and possibly a bone marrow transplant. Your prayers are appreciated.

Reita Yoder is now on line: address: reitayoderyahoo.com

``One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is your positive expectations of them.'' - T. Haller

``Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments.''

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Sat, 8 Nov 2008 03:18:20 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

November 9, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton

Prelude
Call to Worship
Praise and Worship in Song - Seminole Youth
Scripture: Matthew 19:19-23
Sermon: ``Do You Truly Want to Know Jesus? ''
- Jon Klassen
Song Seminole, Tx.
MISSIONS Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $530.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 16 B.C. - 13

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``FAITH makes the uplook good, the outlook bright and the
future glorious.''

``Regardless of how you used yesterday, you received 24 hours
today.''

This WEEK: November 10 - 16

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - ``Wing and a Prayer''
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Nov. 9 - B. J. Harris, Master Illusionist, will be at the Artesia High School Auditorium Sunday eve. 7:00 p.m.``A Night for the Whole Family'' - Free admission
Nov. 14, 15 - MDS Annual Mtg. @ Salem Mennonite Church in Freeman, SD. See bulletin brd. for more info.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: The annual retreat of Instituto Biblico Anabautista will be held Nov. 14 16 in Scotts Valley, CA., with students from study centers in CA & OR. Pray this event will bring spiritual renewal and new energy for the coming year.

Update on Mary Stoll: She has begun a 2^nd round of chemo. She will be at the hospital for another 3 wks. at a minimum. Then in 2 or 3 mos. she will have a bone marrow transplant. Please keep Mary, Don and their family in your prayers.

``I would have you learn this great fact: that a life of doing right is the wisest life there is. If you live by that kind of life you'll not limp or stumble as you run. Carry out my instructions: don't forget them, for they will lead you to real living.'' Prov. 4:11-13

``You have a place to fill in the world, one no one else can fill. You are important in God's plan, whether you want to believe it or not.''

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Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:08:47 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575- 302-1423
Ernest Good -575- 885-8905

November 16, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ruth Ann Ropp

Prelude
Call to Worship

Praise and Worship in Word and Song
``Wing and a Prayer''

Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

MISSIONS Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$1600.00
Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$550.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 39 B.C. - 32

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Church membership does not make you a Christian any more
than owning a piano makes you a musician.''

``The wondrous architect of the human body points unmistakably
to the wise Creator who has destined you for eternity. Worship
Him. He is worthy.''

``JOY is the best perfume you can wear.''

T HIS WEEK: November 17 23

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Gretchen and Keith Kingsley request prayer for the semi-annual retreat at the Mennonite Team in Argentina, Nov. 21-23. The team will formally bid farewell to Byrdalene and Willis Horst who complete more than 30 years of ministry among the indigenous peoples in the Chaco.

The total for the Rocky Ford Relief Sale in October was very near $120,000.

Reminder: Please make sure lights are turned off when you are the last to leave the church building. Thank you.

Reita Yoder and her Aunt Evelyn are presently visiting Evelyn's
daughter Susan & family in Egypt for 3 weeks.

``Be more kind than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting
some kind of battle.''

``Never miss an opportunity to make others happy, even if you
have to leave them alone to do it.''

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:05:27 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes 575-302-1423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905

November 23, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ellen Good
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Psalm 100
Sermon: `` How is my Cup ?'' - Psalm 23:5
- David Gonzalez
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$313.07
`` `` Attendance: Worship 30 B.C. - 19

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``There are two times to praise the Lord: when you feel like it,
and when you don't feel like it.''

``The only excuse for not praising the Lord is if you are out of breath: ``Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.''
Psalm 150:6

This WEEK: November 24 - 30

THU. Happy Thanksgiving

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Bible Memory personnel
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Dec. 7 - Amzie Yoder will have the sermon. There will be a Carry-in Fellowship Meal, followed by an Open House from 1:30 3:30 PM in honor of Dean & Linda DeSelms. There will be a money tree for them.

Dec. 12 Friday @ 6 PM Ladies' Christmas Tea
Bring a gift to exchange.

Dec. 14 The Seminole group will be here. Carry-in Fellowship
Meal and Congregational Business Meeting to follow.

NOTE: A Christmas tree will be set up to receive your donations of items for MCC health kits. The following items are needed for each health kit: 1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper 1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum) leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 finger-nail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray that viewers of Mennonite Media's new documentary ``PAX Service: An Alternative to War'' will be inspired to service and sacrifice as it premieres today on the Hallmark Channel.

``Strange, isn't it? Everybody wants to harvest, but few want to
plow.''

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Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:40:12 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone-575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good -575-885-8905

November 30, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Levi Corrao
Pianist Melissa Miller

Prelude First Sunday of Advent
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Genesis 22
Sermon: `` Being a Living Sacrifice '' - Michael Miller
of the Bible Memory Program
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$512.00
   ``    ``    Attendance: Worship 25 B.C. - 21

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right
things.''
``The Bible is a guidebook; the way to master it is to let it master
us.''

T HIS WEEK: December 1 - 7

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Amzie Yoder will have the sermon and Communion will be observed.
        11:00 AM Bible Classes
         NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
         1:30 - 3:30 PM Open House in honor of Dean & Linda DeSelms, who are moving to Costa Rica.
There will be a money tree for them.

Dec. 12 Friday @ 6 PM Ladies' Christmas Tea Bring a gift to exchange.

Dec. 14 The Seminole group will be here. Carry-in Fellowship Meal and Congregational Business Meeting to follow.

NOTE: A Christmas tree will be set up to receive your donations
of items for MCC health kits. The following items are needed for each health kit:

1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper
1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum)
leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 finger-nail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Mennonite Voluntary Service participants serving with a refugee and immigration resettlement program and with youth care in
Sioux Falls, SD. Udo Behm, Betha Maust and Ryan Troyer.

Our ``baby-bottle'' offering for New Beginnings was $172.60. See thank you letter on the bulletin board.

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Fri, 5 Dec 2008 22:58:36 GMT

C arlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575- 885-8905
December 7, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Second Sunday of Advent

Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Songs
Confessing
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11
Children's Time
Song
Scriptures: Mark 1:1-8 Luke 10:25-37
Sermon: `` Comfort in Chaotic Times '' - Amzie Yoder
Communion
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Farewell for Dean & Linda DeSelms - 1:30 to 3:30 PM

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $2875.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 34 B.C. - 30

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

T HIS WEEK: December 8 - 14

FRI. 6 PM Ladies' Christmas Tea
Bring a gift to exchange.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Seminole group
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Mtg. to follow

NOTE: A Christmas tree is set up to receive your donations of items for MCC health kits. The following items are needed for each health kit: 1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper 1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum) leave in box
1- 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 finger-nail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than fingertip)

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray that Mennonite Mission Network workers Julie & Phil Bender will experience God's blessing and encouragement as they seek ways to effectively build relationships with students while teaching English in increasingly large classroom settings at Chongqing Medical University. The Benders serve with Mennonite Partners in China.

``Real prayer always does one of two things: It either frees us from the trouble we fear or else it gives us the strength and courage to meet the trouble when it comes.''

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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:26:34 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575- 887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575- 302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

December 14, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Becky Doggett
Third Sunday of Advent

Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Songs
Confessing
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Children's Time
Song
Scripture Reading: Psalm 126
Sermon: ``We Remember Advent'' - Peter Froese
Song Seminole, Tx.
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1184.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 28 B.C. - 25

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

T HIS WEEK: December 15 - 21

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Jerry Kennel
11:00 AM Bible Classes

PLEASE NOTE: An e-mail this week from Meg Lumsdaine in Conover, NC says that her Dad passed away Dec. 9 and the funeral was Friday, the 12^th. She thanks you all for your prayers and kindness toward her father. The Lumsdaine's address is 8022 Ridge Dr. NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Phone: 206-525-6981

A Christmas tree is set up to receive your donations of items for MCC health kits. The following items are needed for each health kit: 1 adult-sized toothbrush in wrapper 1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (6 oz. minimum) leave in box
1 4 or 5 oz. bar of soap in wrapper
1 finger-nail clipper
1 dark-colored hand towel (larger than
fingertip)
Thanks for your help with this project.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Mennonite Voluntary Service participant Cari Holliday who serves at ProBAR as a paralegal in Harlingen, Tx. Ask the Lord to lead others to join her in this work for immigrant rights.

Permian Basin Regional Training Center of Carlsbad is building a strong offering of courses to fit the region's needs. If you are interested in CPR, First Aid courses or Bloodborne pathogen awareness, you can see info on the bulletin brd. and are invited to call 575-885-2366.

``Life is like a ladder. Every step we take is either up or down.''

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Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:48:38 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575- 887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575- 302-1423
Ernest Good -575- 885-8905

December 21, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Eileen Eash
Fourth Sunday of Advent

Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Songs
Confessing
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26 38
Song: ``The Friendly Beasts''
Children's Time
Scripture Reading:
Sermon: by Jerry Kennel
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 257.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 29 B.C. - 29

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Love cannot be wasted. It makes no difference where it is bestowed, it always brings in big returns.''

T HIS WEEK: December 22 - 28

THU. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Michael Smith
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for the three Mennonite churches in Hong Kong, as next Sunday they consider their decision to join together as one church, strengthening their church ministry and more effectively using resources.

Update from Don Stoll & f amily :
Mary's recent blood work indicates a good white cell count and platelet count, but until she can have a transplant, every month she will need to do consolidation chemo. This means that every month she will go into the hospital for 3-4 days to have chemo & then go home to recover. This will start Dec. 18. Please keep her in your prayers. She could use the encouragement of cards or phone calls. Her home address is: Mary Stoll, 7080 Knowles Rd., Jerome, Michigan 49249 Phone: 517-287-5328

``It is in loving, not in being loved, the heart is blessed; It is in giving, not in seeking gifts, we find our quest; Whatever be your longing or your need, that give; So shall your soul be fed, and you indeed shall live.''

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Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:38:11 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575- 887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575- 302-1423
Ernest Good -575- 885-8905

December 28, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Songs
Confessing
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:25 - 38
Children's Time
Songs
Sermon: `` Wait, Hope, Praythen Act '' - Michael Smith
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 278.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 18 B.C. - 13

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``We must respond with the logic of love and justice to those negative forces, guided by perverse interests which seek to transform the world into a theater of war.'' - John Paul II

T HIS WEEK: December 29 January 4

WED. New Year's Eve

THU. Happy New Year!

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Jan. 19 - Mon. 4 to 8 PM First pecan shelling & soup supper

Dean & Linda DeSelms e-mail address: Temporary dbdl936gmail.com
Left Houston on Dec. 23 for Costa Rica. ``Keep us in your prayers these days,'' they say.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Lillian and Norm Nicolson have returned to the village of Tin in Burkina Faso following a period of language study. Pray for Norm working in the recording studio and for Lillian in Bible translation.

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Fri, 2 Jan 2009 21:45:23 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone- 575 - 887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905
January 4, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Eileen Eash
Epiphany Sunday

Prelude
Call to Worship
Opening Prayer
Songs
Confessing - Song
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1 - 12
Children's Time
Songs
Scripture Reading: Romans 6: 1 - 14
Sermon: `` A Choice for Real Change '' - Glen Rhodes - DVD
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements - Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Coin Offering for SOOP- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 157.20
Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 551.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 30 B.C. - 25

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead,
press on toward the goal….for which God has called us…''Phil. 3

T HIS WEEK: January 5 - 11

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - John Peters, Seminole
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

Jan. 12 - Mon. 4 8 PM First pecan shelling & soup supper

Dean & Linda DeSelms e-mail address: dbdl936gmail.com
Left Houston on Dec. 23 for Costa Rica. ``Keep us in your prayers these days,'' they say.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Join Mennonite Mission Network workers Anna and Joe Sawatzky in Mthatha, South Africa, in praise to God for new vitality in the Bethany Bible School program. Pray for continued growth for students and vision for the committee leading the program.

``Count your blessings; put price tags on what you'd give them
up for.''

``Every day deliver more than you're getting paid for.''

``Don't look back too long on mistakes; life teaches us through our mistakes; shake off your blunders never quit, your turn will come.''

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Fri, 9 Jan 2009 16:34:20 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575- 887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good -575-885-8905

January 11 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Colleen Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett &

Seminole youth
Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19 - 24
Sermon: `` Are your eyes clear ? '' - John Peters
Song Seminole, Tx.
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 811.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 31 B.C. - 31

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Wise men are not always silent, but know when to be.''

``God without man is still God. Man without God is nothing.''

T HIS WEEK: January 12 - 18

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for the MCC Sale) will begin in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to participate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 PM a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for the Radical Journey team in Paraguay in language study and personal formation, building cross-cultural relationships and helping to prepare for Mennonite World Conference in July.

From Mennonite Education Agency:
Give thanks to the Lord for the Instituto Biblico Anabautista (IBA) and pray that this program continues to be a blessing in 2009 by training new leaders for the Hispanic Mennonite congregations. Pray for the 32 volunteer tutors who have been serving in study centers in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada in 2008. Pray that God will fill them with wisdom, patience and lots of energy and that they may continue to be important instruments for this ministry in their local congregations in the new year.

``Don't dwell on what you lack; dwell on what you have and use it to the fullest with gratitude. Don't dwell on your failures--- learn from them and move on. Don't dwell on your fears or sorrows---dwell on your hopes.'' - Marian W. Edelman

``Habits are at first cobwebs, then cables.''

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Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:50:02 GMT

Carlsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good -575-885-8905
January 1 8 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Harp Prelude - Janice Graber
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: John 1: 43 - 51
Sermon: `` You ain't seen nothing yet !'' - Gene Harbaugh
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 496.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 45 B.C. - 43

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``The more you are focused on timepast and futurethe more you miss the now, the most precious thing there is. Life is now.''
- Eckhart Tolle

``Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.''

T HIS WEEK: January 19 - 25

WED. PM SOOP meets.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
" 11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Connie and Dennis Byler request prayer for a gathering of Anabaptist leaders from Mennonite and Brethren in Christ groups in Spain on Sat., January 24, to share, plan and encourage one another.

Students and faculty will welcome the local community to the Goshen College campus for an annual day of events in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Give thanks for those who attend the events, and pray for the college's continuing work at fostering diversity and anti-racism.

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Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:01:47 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good -575-885-8905

January 25 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ben Martin

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Psalm 24
Sermon: `` Preparing to meet the King '' - Ralph Bender
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY- IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 382.40
`` `` Attendance: Worship 24 B.C. - 24

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``For the first time in history, the church has the technology the tools to enable us to preach the Gospel to every nation, to every tribe, in every tongue.'' - Gordon Robertson

``I have found that, among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.'' - M. Angelou

T HIS WEEK: January 26 - Feb. 1

WED. PM SOOP meets.
6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Ron Collins from
11:00 AM Bible Classes Goshen, IN
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Feb. 16 - Mon. 4 PM - Pecan shelling

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Bethany Christian High School students and faculty this coming week that all may be encouraged in their spiritual journeys and have their spirits refreshed during the annual Spiritual Life Week.
High School Career and Faith Week will also be held this coming week at Lancaster Mennonite School. Speakers will share personal stories of how God has worked in their career choices and invite students to integrate their faith into their career choices.
Mennonite Voluntary Service convenes its orientation for new workers this week in San Antonio. Please pray for participants as they follow God's call to serve.

NOTE: Human life is of inestimable worth and significance in all its dimensions. Please read the enclosed flyer and please pray for the demise of FOCA.

From Lois Kroeker: My lumpectomy was Jan. 6 and the good news is that the lymph nodes are clear. In Feb. I'll learn what sort of follow-up treatment is recommended. I am tired, but seem to be doing fine otherwise. Thanks for your prayers.

An Inconvenient Truth: 27,000 children under age 5 worldwide die every day of easily preventable causes.

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Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:01:04 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

February 1 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Elena Yoder

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Harp Prelude - Janice Graber
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: John 18:19-23, 26 & 27
Sermon: `` When Roosters Sing '' - Ron Collins
Song Goshen, IN
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY- IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 486.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 28 B.C. - 25

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``When you choose the happiness of others, you choose your own.''

``Everyone should have at least one person in their life who is a challenge.''

T HIS WEEK: February 2 - 8

THU. 6 PM SOOP meets.

SOOPers will meet Thursday evenings rather than Wednesday each week.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Seminole speaker
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Feb. 10 - Tues. - Life Screening
`` 16 - Mon. 4 PM - Pecan shelling

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please celebrate and join in prayer with Mennonite Mission Network workers Cindy and Tim Buhler and a local family for the new home group begun on Taipa Island, Macau, the area where Buhlers live. Pray that this group will be a blessing in its community.Pray for the Education Leaders Gathering participantsboard members, administrators, and churchwide and conference leadersas they return home from Pittsburgh and share with others what they learned during the past several days.

You might want to check out the story about Lois Kroeker in this month's ``PURPOSE'', entitled ``A friend in deed.''

``You can't love yourself until you love others.''

``There is nothing in the world so much like prayer as music is.''

``God blesses us in spite of our lives, not because of our lives.''
- Max Lucado

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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:45:26 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

February 8 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Psalm 23
Sermon: ``Psa. 23, Part 1 A Shepherd Looks @ Psalm 23 ''
Song - John Peters, Seminole, Tx.
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY- IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1026.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 37 B.C. - 32

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.''

``Let Him have all your worries and cares, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.''
- II Peter 5:7

T HIS WEEK: February 9 15

TUE. 8 AM Life Screening

THU. 6 PM SOOP meets.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Feb. 16 - Mon. 4 PM - Pecan shelling
`` 22 - Sun. Gideon speaker in the Worship Hour
During the Bible Class hour Virginia Swartzendruber, missionary teacher in Bolivia, will
speak to all of us, including the children.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network workers Christine and Phil Lindell-Detweiler, So. Africa, request prayer that peacebuilding initiatives can bear fruit in the current contentious political climate. Pray that Way of Life church, a Network partner, and other black churches in the Khayelitsha township can capture the vision for proactive peacebuild- ing for the well-being of their community.
Ask God to speak to Hesston College students who might con- sider mission and service options at a Mennonite camp or with a Mennonite mission or service agency. May God bless the contacts made by camp representatives on campus Feb. 9-10, and mission and service agency staff, Feb. 11-12.

Phil Rosenberger is being ordained today at Light of Life Church in Farmington. Remember him & his wife in prayer today. Be blessed. - Herm Weaver

Please notice the information on the back table regarding MCC's Spring Seminar in Wichita, Ks. to be held Mar. 28-30 about the
Global Food Crisis.

``Taking your cares to bed with you is to sleep with a pack on your back.''

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Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:01:47 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes 575-302-1423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905

February 15 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader LaVerne Graber

Song Leader Maris Schroeder

Harp Prelude Janice Graber
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading: Luke 6:27 - 36
DVD ``Pax Service, an Alternative to War''
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 447.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 34 B.C. - 30

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

A free tax service is available now through Apr. l5, at St. Peter Lutheran Church: Tues. & Thurs. 6 - 9 PM
Saturday - 9 AM 3 PM
See the bulletin brd. for more information.

``Time is so powerful it is given to us only in small doses. Time cannot be expanded, accumulated, mortgaged, hastened or retarded, - but you can misuse or kill bits of it.''

T HIS WEEK: February 16 - 22

MON. 4 PM Pecan shelling (for the MCC Sale) will begin in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to participate as it fits your schedule. At 5:30 PM a soup and relish supper will be ready and shelling will continue afterward.

THU. 6 PM SOOP meets.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Gideon speaker
11:00 AM During the Bible Class hour Virginia Swartzendruber, missionary teacher in Bolivia, will speak to all of us, including the children, in the Fellowship Hall.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Hannah Eberly, Tara Harms-Becker, Beth and Marcos Wright Kuhns, Eva Michel and Ruth Wiens as they minister in the community of Philippi, W. Va., through Service Adventure. Pray they will show Christ's love as they work at KidReach, Myers Clinic and elementary schools.
Pray for all Mennonite educational institutions as they face the challenges that have been brought about by the current economic conditions.

Please notice the information on the back table regarding MCC's Spring Seminar in Wichita, Ks. to be held Mar. 28-30 about the Global Food Crisis.

New wine/New Wineskins: Reshaping MCC for the 21^st Century. Meetings to be held: Feb. 21, 1-5 PM in N. Newton, Ks.Mar. 14, 1-5 PM in Brownsville, Tx.
They want your ideas and input. You are encouraged to go online and give your input: mcc.org/newwineskins The process will incorporate the voices and best ideas of the entire MCC community around the globe.

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Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:40:16 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes 575-302-1423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905

February 22 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Laura Rhodes

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture
Message: by Eugene Thompson, Gideon Representative
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Virginia Swartzendruber, missionary teacher in Bolivia,
will speak to all of us in the Fellowship Hall re:
``Ministry Opportunities for all Ages''

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 4 18 . 0 0
`` `` Attendance: Worship 27 B.C. - 27

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

A free tax service is available now through Apr. l5, at St. Peter Lutheran Church: Tues. & Thurs. 6 9 PM
Saturday - 9 AM 3 PM See the bulletin board for more information.

T HIS WEEK: February 23 - March 1

THU. 6 PM SOOP meets.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Bopaganang
Basha Youth Centre in Francistown, Botswana, ministers to young people who grow up in an environment with HIV, alcoholism and domestic violence. Pray for Mennonite Mission Net work worker Melanie Quinn as she walks alongside the leaders of the Centre in this ministry.
Goshen College takes a break from classes this coming week, and three student groups go on tour: the baseball team in Fla., the softball team to Georgia, and the chamber choir to Ill., Iowa, S. Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Give thanks for their opportunities to interact with hosting congregations and other colleges' sports teams. Pray for traveling safety for these groups and other students.

New wine/New Wineskins: Reshaping MCC for the 21^st Century. Meetings to be held: Feb. 21, 1-5 PM in N. Newton, Ks.
Mar. 14, 1-5 PM in Brownsville, Tx.
They want your ideas and input. You are encouraged to go online and give your input: mcc.org/newwineskins The process will incorporate the voices and best ideas of the entire MCC community around the globe.

Attention Women: A Sister Care Retreat is planned for May 1-3, 2009 at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp with Mennonite Women USA Executive Director, Rhoda Keener. Sister Care explores ways that women can hear each other, care for each other, and nurture their life in Christ together in the church. Registrations are accepted online at rmmc.org. Plan on joining other women for fun, relaxation and renewal.

``My plate may be full, but my cup runneth over.''

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Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:34:07 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone - 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

March 1 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dorothy Juarez

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3
Message: `` Growing like a Tree, Planted in Jesus ''
Song - David Gonzalez
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 849.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 41 B.C. - 40

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your
grandfather was.''

``Christian character is not an inheritance; each individual must
build it for himself.''

``Children need models more than they need critics.''

T HIS WEEK: March 2 8

WED. 6 PM Bible Study for Youth, with Dorothy

THU. 6 PM SOOP meets.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Seminole speaker
" 11:00 AM Bible Classes.
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network Board continues meeting today and tomorrow in Harrisburg, VA, following participation in the Damascus Road Anti-Racism Training prior to the meeting. Pray that board members will have energy for the tasks at hand.

Attention Women: A Sister Care Retreat is planned for May 1-3, 2009 at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp with Mennonite Women USA Executive Director, Rhoda Keener. Sister Care explores ways that women can hear each other, care for each other, and nurture their life in Christ together in the church. Registrations are accepted online at rmmc.org. Plan on joining other women for fun, relaxation and renewal.

``God blesses us in spite of our lives, not because of our lives.''
- Max Lucado

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Fri, 6 Mar 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

March 8 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leaders Wayne & Anna Kenagy

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Text - Psalm 23:2b ``He leads me beside still waters''
Message: `` A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, Part II ''
Song - John Peters
Offering Seminole, TX
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 775.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 23 B.C. - 24

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Guidance means that I can count on God; commitment means
that God can count on me.''

``Every person lives in one of two `tents' ----either content or
discontent.''

T HIS WEEK: March 9 - 15

WED. 6 PM Bible Study for Youth, with Dorothy

THU. 6 PM SOOP meets.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes.

May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat with Rhoda Keener at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp. Registrations are accepted online at rmmc.org

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mey Idawaty and Nora Iwarat minister to Indonesian and Filipino domestic workers at the Cheung Chau Christian Center, Hong Kong, which Mennonite Mission Network supports. Pray for the Thursday Bible study in the Tagalog language.
Pray for the faculty, staff and board members of all Mennonite
Education institutions as they are affected by the economy in various ways. Pray that God's peace and hope will comfort and strengthen them.

Congratulations!
A son, Colin, was born Feb. 20 to My (Tchen) and Joe Good
of McKinney, Tx. Colin weighed 6# 14 oz.

``Poise is the act of raising your eyebrows instead of the roof.''

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Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:54:05 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone -575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905

March 15 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes

Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19
Sermon: `` Faithfulness in Truth '' - Rev. David Rogers
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 579.00
``    `` Attendance: Worship 42 B.C. - 43

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

Church's web page:

Our group subscription to The Mennonite is now renewing. To
renew or subscribe, contact Ellen.
5 homes group = $37    per subscription
6-49 homes group = $35 ``       ``

T HIS WEEK: March 16 - 22

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes.
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Grocery shower for Amy & Abby Smith

Apr. 18 - Faith & Life Forum @ Pueblo Mennonite Church in CO. 8:30 a.m. Noon (lunch provided)
May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat with Rhoda Keener at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp. Registrations are accepted online at rmmc.org

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for strength and wisdom for Mennonite Voluntary Service participants serving in the Hutchinson, Ks. community: Erica Stoltzfus, attendant at Mennonite Manor and Alex Richert, home technician with Interfaith Housing Services.
Pray for God to bless the good work of the EMU Washington Community Scholars Center as they mentor undergraduate students in life shaping learning experiences.

Update: Lois Kroeker's first chemo was Mon., March 9. She is supposed to have a total of 4 treatments, 3 wks. apart. This will increase her odds against a recurrence by about 9 percent. She thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.

Congratulations to Lucas Middleton! He was a grand prize award winner in the Earth & Planetary Sciences division at the Southeast N.M. Regional Science & Engineering Fair in Portales.
In May, he and 3 others from Carlsbad High School will be on their way to an international science fair in Reno, Nevada.

Amzie Yoder called this past Wed. and said his sister, Josephine Bontrager, 73, passed away. He asked us to pray for her husband Edward. Amzie's expect to be flying to Tenn. this weekend for the funeral. He reported that he & Elena had a good trip to Central America, visiting eight churches.

"God's requirements are met by God's enablings"

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Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:54:44 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

March 22 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Laura Rhodes

Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Mark 6:6-13
Sermon: `` Live the Life '' - Glen Rhodes on DVD
Response Song is included in the DVD
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - -NOON
Grocery Shower for Amy and Abby Smith
Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 346.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 29 B.C. - 26

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

Our group subscription to The Mennonite is now renewing. To renew or subscribe, contact Ellen.
5 homes group = $37 per subscription 6-49 homes group = $35 per subscription.

T HIS WEEK: March 23 - 29

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

FRI. 6:30 PM Youth Game Night Anyone else who would like may join them.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Song Service
11:00 AM Bible Classes.

Apr. 18 - Faith & Life Forum @ Pueblo Mennonite Church in CO. 8:30 a.m. Noon (lunch provided)
May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat with Rhoda Keener at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp. Registrations are accepted online at rmmc.org

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Mennonite Mission Network worker Neal Blough, France, as he makes a presentation on ``Calvin and the Anabaptists'' at the annual theological colloquium at the seminary where he teaches.
Other events are planned in France to commemorate the 500^thanniversary of John Calvin's birth.
Please pray for the search committee at Belleville Mennonite School as they seek to find the next superintendent.

Though they finished the past year in the black, Our Faith Digest has needed to discontinue its printed issues, due to all their advertisers cancelling because of the bad economy. The Spring issue will be their last, but they plan to continue it on the internet.

This Sunday morning the Bethel College choir of 40 members will be singing at the Albuquerque Mennonite Church.

``If couples would put half the effort into marriage that they put into courtship, they would be surprised how things would bright-en up.'' - Billy Graham

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Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:19:41 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders: Richard Rhodes 575-302-1423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905

March 2 9 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship & Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Scripture
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 454.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 23 B.C. - 18

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

Church's web page:

Our group subscription to The Mennonite is now renewing. To renew or subscribe, contact Ellen.
5 homes group = $37 per subscription
6-49 homes group = $35 per subscription

The Mennonite Seminary in Elkhart, IN is currently conducting a presidential search. Your prayers are invited for this effort.

T HIS WEEK: March 30 - April 5

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour Roosevelt Armendariz
" 11:00 AM Bible Classes.

Apr. 18 - Faith & Life Forum @ Pueblo Mennonite Church in CO. 8:30 a.m. Noon (lunch provided)
May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp. Rhoda Keener, Paula Kuhns and Jane Dick will be leading sessions on ``Women, Time, Caring and the Church''. Registration fees include lodging, meals and seminar materials. Cost is $95 for Emmental or Aspen Apt. accommodations, and $75 for the Main Camp. Register at () or contact Carol Holsopple-Froese at 719-853-6592.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite MisSion Network workers George and Tobia Veith request prayer for deep and lasting heart changes in emerging leaders in the Macau Mennonite Church as they participate in ongoing training for personal spiritual growth and to be effective small group leaders.
Pray for the student leaders of Bible study and prayer groups that meet on a regular basis at Lancaster Mennonite School.

When there is a 5^th Sunday in the month, like today, - you are encouraged to bring a few non-perishable grocery items for our food pantry for those in need.

If you have a lily you could bring for our Easter service on April 12, it would be appreciated.

John Stoltzfus was licensed and installed as pastor at East HolBrook Church in Cheraw, CO on March 15. This is where Marlin Good had served as interim pastor for the past year.

``If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy.''

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Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:13:52 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes 575-302-1423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905

April 5 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Scripture: Hebrews 13:8
Message: `` Jesus is the Same, Yesterday, Today and Forever ''
- Roosevelt Armendariz
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 291.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 15 B.C. - 12

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

Our group subscription to The Mennonite is now renewing. To renew or subscribe, contact Ellen.
5 homes group = $37 per subscription
6-49 homes group = $35 per subscription

``Don't worry about tomorrow. God is already there.''

T HIS WEEK: April 6 - 12

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

THU. 6 PM Maundy Thursday Service

SUN. 9:30 AM EASTER Worship Hour Seminole
" 11:00 AM Bible Classes. speaker
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp.Rhoda Keener, Paula Kuhns and Jane Dick will be leading sessions on ``Women, Time, Caring and the Church''. Registration fees include lodging, meals and seminar materials. Cost is $95 for Emmental or Aspen Apt. accommodations, and $75 for the Main Camp. Register at () or contact Carol Holsopple-Froese at 719-853-6592.

June 8 11 - Bible Memory Camp

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: On Palm Sunday and Easter, churches in many parts of Africa incarnate visible testimonies to the whole community, including woven palm branches and resurrection parades. Pray that the church worldwide would expand it's witness this season of joyous celebration.
Apr. is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is an American epidemic. Before today is over, four children will die. To prevent child abuse, let us pray and act for healthy, safe and nurturing environments in homes, churches and centers for young children.

If you have a lily you could bring for our Easter service next Sunday, it would be appreciated.

Mike Martin will be installed as Youth Minister today at Beth-El
Mennonite Church in Colorado Springs, CO.

"Kites rise only against the wind ....adversity enables noble souls to soar"

http://www.mennoniteusa.org/

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Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:41:51 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104
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Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

April 12 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Becky Doggett
EASTER

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: John 20:1 - 9
Message: `` Early Sunday Morning '' - Dick Unrau
Seminole, Tx.
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 951.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 30 B.C. - 27

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Freedom is not the power to do what we want, but the power to
do what we ought.''

T HIS WEEK: April 13 - 19

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes.

May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp.Rhoda Keener, Paula Kuhns and Jane Dick will be leading sessions on ``Women, Time, Caring and the Church''. Registration fees include lodging, meals and seminar materials. Cost is $95 for Emmental or Aspen Apt. accommodations, and $75 for the Main Camp. Register at ( ) or contact Carol Holsopple-Froese at 719-853-6592.
June 8 11 - Bible Memory Camp

Our Congregational Business Meeting has been postponed
till April 26.
Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network worker Linda Oyer requests prayer that the Lamorlaye Mennonite Church near Paris will obtain permission to build its proposed new church building. Though the congregation is small, pray it will have a significant witness in the community.
Pray for the health and safety of Bethel College spring sports athletes and coaches (cross-country, golf, tennis and track) who must travel for many of their meets.

NOTE: If you have ordered a subscription to ``The Mennonite''
the amount due is $37.00 and is payable to the church.

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Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:51:36 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

April 1 9 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ruth Ann Ropp
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs

Singing and Speaking - Lance Redman

Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Congregational Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:30 AM

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 424.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 34 B.C. - 30

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Keep your ideals high enough to inspire you and low enough to
encourage you.''

``A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor can the person
without trials.''

T HIS WEEK: April 20 - 26

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes.
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
6 PM Youth Game Night @ Goods

May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp. Rhoda Keener, Paula Kuhns and Jane Dick will be leading sessions on ``Women, Time, Caring and the Church''. Registration fees include lodging, meals and seminar materials. Cost is $95 for Emmental or Aspen Apt. accommodations, and $75 for the Main Camp. Register at ( ) or contact Carol Holsopple-Froese at 719-853-6592.

June 8 11 - Bible Memory Camp

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Praise God for the ministry of Mennonite Mission Network workers Byrdalene and Willis Horst who completed more than 30 years of service among the indigenous people in the Argentine Chaco. Pray that God will send new workers to join the Mennonite Team in accompanying the Pilaga and Toba indigenous churches there.
Please pray for the 47^th Annual Mennonite High School Choir Festival held in Philadelphia and hosted by Philadelphia Mennonite High School and Shalom Christian Academy

``Every person who comes to Christ and grows in Him leaves
an indelible legacy in the hearts of others.''

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Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:58:09 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

April 26 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: II Timothy 3:14 & 15
Message: `` Hold on to that '' - Dick Unrau
Seminole, Tx.
Response Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - -NOON

Youth Game Night has been postponed until further notice.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 389.75
`` `` Attendance: Worship 30 B.C. - 27

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``We are just a brushstroke in the masterpiece God has been
painting throughout history.'' - L. Watkins

T HIS WEEK: April 27 May 3

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes.

May 1 - 3 Sister Care Retreat at Rocky Mt. Mennonite Camp.
June 8 11 - Bible Memory Camp

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: The Mennonite
Church USA Peace and Justice Support Network is a partner in the Ecumenical Christian Peace Witness in Iraq, scheduled for this Wed., April 29, in Washington, D.C. Leo Hartshorn, Mission Network minister for peace and justice, requests prayer that this effort will lead toward ending hostile activity in Iraq.
Pray for those involved in the First Generation Immigrant Church Symposium in Los Angeles, hosted by Mennonite Church USA conference. Pray that the connections formed during the symposium with other Mennonite immigrant churches and Mennonite agencies, including Mennonite Education Agen-cy, will grow.

``We do not really see until we see through the eyes of others.''

``Memories shared are blessings that keep on giving.''

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Fri, 1 May 2009 18:59:00 GMT

Car lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone -575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

May 3 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Laura Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Mark 12:28 - 34
Message: ``The Centerpiece'' - Glen Rhodes on DVD
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 585.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 22 B.C. - 22

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``We add value to ourselves by valuing others and by doing
things that God values.''

``A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive
perfume.'' Ecc. 7:1

``Prayer is the stop that keeps you going.''

T HIS WEEK: May 4 - 10

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
6 PM You're invited to Wayne & Anna Kenagy's @ 1414 Verdel for an outdoor fellowship in honor of ``Mothers''.
Bring your lawn chairs and a snack to go with homemade ice cream.

May 30 - Faith & Life Forum at Pueblo Mennonite Church
June 8-11 - Bible Memory Camp

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network worker Steve Dintaman at LCC International Universitiy, Lithuania, has accepted the role of LCC mission representative in addition to his teaching load. Pray for him as he communicates the vision and Christian mission of LCC International.

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Thu, 7 May 2009 22:15:12 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

May 10 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader - Ruth Ann Ropp
Song Leader - Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: 1 Samuel 2 : 1 - 10
Message: - Jon Klassen of Seminole, Tx. will share his personal testimony, related to Mothers Day
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Outdoor Fellowship in honor of ``Mothers'' @ Wayne & Anna
Kenagy's, 1414 Verdel. Bring your lawn chairs and a snack to go
with homemade ice cream- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 PM

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 309.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 13 B.C. - 12

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Don't just pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with
the Lord and keep it. A Christian is powerful on his/her knees.''
- Corrie Ten Boom

T HIS WEEK: May 11 - 17

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

May 30 - Faith & Life Forum at Pueblo Mennonite Church
June 8 11 - Bible Memory Camp
Aug. 7-9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network associates Dan and Jill Koop Liechty desire that Woodstock School in India will discern creative and motivational ways to encourage students to consider people who are ill, poor or powerless. Pray that the volunteer program at the school will instill in students the value of serving others.

In 1872, Julia Ward Howe called for the celebration of an annual ``Mother's Peace Day'' to dramatize the cause of world disarmament. Pray that we would cherish the gift of peace in our homes, churches and world.

``It's great to know the Proverbs 31 woman didn't do it all in
one day!''

``You can never give your mother as much as she gave you.''
- Mel Brooks

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Fri, 15 May 2009 16:28:34 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

May 1 7 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leaders Amy & Abby Smith
Song Leader Colleen Rhodes

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Isaiah 2:1 5 Matthew 5:43 - 48
Message: ``Christian Peacemaker Team as a Mission''
Song - Char Smith
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Youth Game Night @ Goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PM

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 407.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 32 B.C. - 30

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when
you'd have preferred to talk.''

``Friends multiply joys and divide sorrows.''

``The length of our life is less important than its depth.'' - Fisher

T HIS WEEK: May 18 24

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

May 22 is Graduation Night @ CHS for Lucas Middleton.
May 30 - Faith & Life Forum at Pueblo Mennonite Church
June 8-11 - Bible Memory Camp
`` 22-25 - Vacation Bible School @ St. Peter Lutheran Ch.
Aug. 7-9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for rural, urban and ethnic Mennonite Church USA congregations that are engaged in building mutual relationships, learning from each other ways to be supportive in ministry outreach. Ask God to give them a clear vision of what it means to give and receive from one another.
Pray for the open house scheduled today at Lancaster Mennonite School. Pray that people will find a welcoming community of faith and persons with a passion to change the world.

``Discovery Canyon'' is the theme for VBS 2009 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, June 22-25,for ages 3 through grade 5.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Our church is responsible to provide a leader for the opening on Wed., June 24, and also to provide and serve a snack. On Thurs., June 25, there will be a VBS potluck at 6 PM.

``Laughter is like changing diapers nothing permanent, but a great short-term solution.''

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Fri, 29 May 2009 20:53:51 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone-575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

May 31 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Our guest speaker this morning is Yeshitela Mengtistu, a native
of Ethopia. He is a licensed Pastor with the Illinois Mennonite
Conference and has studied at the Seminary in Elkhart, IN.
Welcome, Yeshitela!
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13 & 14
Message: `` How Much is Enough ?''
Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

B IBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 722.00
`` ``               Attendance: Worship 17 B.C. - 12

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

The Country Gospel Music Association Convention from Branson Mo. will be meeting in Carlsbad, June 15 20 at Pecos River Village. You are invited to attend - - - see the bulletin brd. for more information.

T HIS WEEK: June 1 - 7

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Bible Class
11:00 AM You're invited to join the worship group
in the sanctuary c/o Pastor Armendariz.

June 7 - Sun. 2:30 4 PM You are invited to attend the 25^th
Anniversary celebration at NEW BEGINNINGS
108 W. Hagerman St.
June   8 - 11 - Bible Memory Camp
``   22 - 25 - Vacation Bible School @ St. Peter Lutheran Ch.
June 30 - July 5 - MCUSA Convention in Columbus, OH
July 14 - 19 - Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay
Aug.   7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Central Christian School that is in the midst of making a change of head administrators. Pray that Henry Beun's transition into his new calling is smooth and fulfilling, that the transition of a new administrator this coming June is met with acceptance and cooperation, and that God's wisdom and strength will be with Eu-gene Miller, former administrator of Sarasota Christian School, as he continues with the mission of CCS.
Many young adults are considering service opportunities for next year. Pray for them as they consider various Mennonite Mission Network Christian service programs and for those who mentor them in determining next steps.

Discovery Canyon is the theme for VBS 2009 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, June 22-25, for ages 3 through grade 5.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Our church is responsible to provide a leader for the opening on Wed., June 24, and also to provide and serve a snack. On Thurs., June 25, there will be a VBS potluck at 6 PM.

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Fri, 5 Jun 2009 17:25:28 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone -575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905
June 7 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

The Bible Classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

Adult Class Leader - Ellen Good

You're invited to join the worship service in the sanctuary.
c/o Pastor Armendariz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 405.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 18 B.C. 21

25^th Anniversary Celebration at NEW BEGINNINGS
108 W. Hagerman . . .2:30 4 PM

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

The Country Gospel Music Association Convention from Branson Mo. will be meeting in Carlsbad, June 15 20 at Pecos River Village. You are invited to attend - - - see the bulletin brd. for more information.

The Youth Bible Study has been cancelled for the remainder of the month of June. It will resume in July.

``New automobiles come equipped with a right-turn and left-turn signal. What we need is one more to indicate `undecided'.'

T HIS WEEK: June 8 - 14

MON. THU. Bible Memory Camp at Chouteau, OK. Pray for Becky & Greg, Ashley, Nora & Whitney traveling today (June 7) to camp, and for a happy, healthy, meaningful experience this week.

SUN. 9:30 AM Bible Class
11:00 AM You're invited to join the worship group in the sanctuary c/o Pastor Armendariz. NO Potluck today.

June 22-25 - Vacation Bible School @ St. Peter Lutheran Ch.
June 30 July 5 MCUSA Convention in Columbus, OH
July 14-19 - Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay
Aug. 7-9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please pray for Mennonite Mission Network workers who currently are on No.American ministry. Pray for safe travels and good connections with family and supporting congregations.

``Discovery Canyon'' is the theme for VBS 2009 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, June 22-25, for ages 3 through grade 5.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Our church is responsible to provide a leader for the opening on Wed., June 24, and also to provide and serve a snack. On Thurs., June 25, there will be a VBS potluck at 6 PM.

``God can open and close opportunities. God, not circumstances, should guide our decision-making.''

``Cheerfulness will open a door when other keys fail.''

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Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:21:32 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone -575-887-5104

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Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

June 14 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

The Bible Classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall.

Adult Class Leader - Ernie Good

You're invited to join the worship service in the sanctuary.
c/o Pastor Armendariz . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 349.00
`` `` Attendance: B.C. 9

NO Potluck today.
Note: The Fellowship Meal listed on your June calendar on the 21^st, will be on the 28^th instead, followed by our Congregational Business Meeting.

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

The Country Gospel Music Association Convention from Branson Mo. will be meeting in Carlsbad, June 15 - 20 at Pecos River Village. You are invited to attend - - - see the bulletin brd. for more information.

The Youth Bible Study has been cancelled for the remainder of the month of June. It will resume in July.

``Do not be set up with praise or upset by criticism.''

T HIS WEEK: June 15 - 21

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

June 22-25 - Vacation Bible School @ St. Peter Lutheran Ch.
`` 28 - Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting
June 30 July 5 MCUSA Convention in Columbus, OH
July 14-19 - Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay
Aug. 7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: A new Mennonite Voluntary Service unit begins in Madison, Wis. Pray for MVS staff and the leadership at Madison Mennonite Church as they establish partnerships with helping agencies in the community.

Sunday, July 19, at l:30 p.m. Glennon Heights Mennonite Church will ordain Betsy Headrick McCrae as their pastor.

``Discovery Canyon'' is the theme for VBS 2009 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, June 22-25, for ages 3 through grade 5.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Our church is responsible to provide a leader for the opening on Wed., June 24, and also to provide and serve a snack. On Thurs., June 25, there will be a VBS potluck at 6 PM.

``It isn't our position, but our disposition that makes us happy.''

``Progress involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your
foot on first.''

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Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:04:29 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575 302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

June 21 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dorothy Juarez
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Philemon
Message: `` To hold nothing back '' - Glen Rhodes
Song on DVD
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 227.00
`` `` Attendance: B.C. 10

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

The Youth Bible Study has been cancelled for the remainder of the month of June. It will resume in July.

``Happiness is not perfected until it is shared.''

``As perfume is to the flower, so is kindness to speech.''

T HIS WEEK: June 22 28

MON. THU. 9 AM Vacation Bible School at St. Peter Lutheran Church
THU. 5:30 PM VBS Potluck - Bring a salad.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

June 30 July 5 MCUSA Convention in Columbus, OH
July 1419 - Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay
Aug. 7-9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Please join Mennonite Mission Network workers Cindy and Tim Buhler & George and Tobia Veith in praising God for the growth of the Macau Mennonite Church. Pray for the baptismal candidates who are making a commitment through baptism today.

``When your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep is your downfall.''

``Smiles never go up in price or down in value.''

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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:44:55 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

June 2 8 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Leader Ruth Ann Ropp

We will meet in the Fellowship Hall and view the DVD
``Through the Desert goes Our Journey''
This DVD takes the viewer on an epic journey from the steppes of Uzbekistan to the American Midwest. It follows a modern pilgrimage from Kansas to the Iilk Road kingdom of Khiva. The journey reveals lost chronicles of Muslim Christian friendship and bravery in the face of Soviet oppression. After viewing we will take a break and then have discussion during the Bible Class Hour.

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 292.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 10 B.C. 10

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``When your outgo exceeds your income, your upkeep is your downfall.''

``Smiles never go up in price or down in value.''

T HIS WEEK: June 29 July 5

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

June 30 July 5 MCUSA Convention in Columbus, OH
July 14 - 19 - Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay
Aug. 7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Mennonite Mission Network worker Melanie Quinn requests prayer as the Bopaganang Basha youth center in Francistown, Botswana, undergoes a reconstruction process. Pray for patience and compassion during this difficult time.

``To know and follow Christ causes any tangible benefit on earth to pale in comparison.''

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:27:12 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 885-8905

Ju ly 5 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Luke 6:20 26
Message: `` The Blessing of being Dissatisfied '' -Gene Harbaugh
Response Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Penny jar offering for Northern Youth Programs- - - - - - - - - $ 145.29
Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1337.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 27 B.C. 27

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``You will never stumble if you're on your knees.''

``The past is valuable to you as a guidepost, but dangerous if used
as a hitching-post.''

T HIS WEEK: July 6 - 12

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Seminole pastor
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

July 1419 - Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay
Aug. 7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: As churches and individuals use the new Mennonite Media DVD version of ``Beyond the News: Sexual Abuse'' with Carolyn H. Heggen, pray they will become sensitive to people in the church and community who need healing.
Give thanks for all those who planned and participated in the Mennonite Church USA gathering last week. Pray for renewed energy after a hectic week, and for a sense of continuing vision, commitment and worship to flow through participants as they re-
turn to daily routines.

``To be the picture of health, be in a good frame of mind.''

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C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

Ju ly 12 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Nahum 1:3
Message: `` God Promises to be with Us '' - Peter Froese
Response Song Seminole, TX
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 425.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 19 B.C. 16

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.''

``Oops, is not in God's vocabulary.''

T HIS WEEK: July 13 - 19

WED. 6 PM Youth Bible Study

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

July 14-19 - Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay
Aug. 7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for the gathering of people from Native Mennonite Ministries in the U.S. and Canada and from indigenous Mennonite World Conference member churches in Central and South America to be held July 19 - 27 following MWC assembly. Remember the indigenous churches of Paraguay and the Mennonite Team in the Argentine Chaco as they host the visitors. Pray for Dave Linscheid, Diana Graber and Cassidy McFadden in Bethel College's alumni office as they do the bulk of the planning and logistics work for the annual Fall Festival in October.

``If things are tough, remember that every flower that ever
bloomed had to go through a whole lot of dirt to get there.''

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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:43:15 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good 575-885-8905

Ju ly 1 9 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ruth Ann Ropp
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture Reading
Message: ``Who am I?'' - by David Gonzalez
Response Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offerin- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 583.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 26 B.C. 24

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Caring for needy people trumps personal prosperity.''

``Wrong is always wrong, even if everyone does it.''

``Don't point a finger---lend a hand.''

T HIS WEEK: July 20 - 26

SAT. 2 PM There will be a Memorial Service in our
Fellowship Hall for Lydia Castillo's son
Edward. You are invited to attend.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

July 29 - Mennonite Women will meet (rather than the 22^nd).
Aug. 7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for AssocIated Mennonite Biblical Seminary students and for youth and pastors in the Explore program as they visit churches and experience mission and ministry in So. America before and after Mennonite World Conference.The Service Adventure leaders' orientation convenes July 25-29 in ohnston, PA. Pray for a time of learning as the leaders plan for the upcoming year and how best to mentor young adults participating in this Mennonite Mission Network program.

Items are now on sale for school supplies. The following contents are for one MCC school kit:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages each)
4 unsharpened #2 pencils
1 ruler (flexible plastic, both 30 cm & 12'')
1 box colored pencils (12-24)
1 large pencil eraser

``Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the
clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.''- J. Lubbock

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C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

Ju ly 26 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Nora Kenagy
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Galations 5:22,23

Service by our Youth Group
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 318.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 24 B.C. 21

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

T HIS WEEK: July 27 Aug. 2

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SAT. AM Rhodes misc. sale @ the church

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Aug. 7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly in Denver.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Invite God's Spirit to guide the thinking, feeling and discerning of Eastern Mennonite University students who are exploring ministry and Christian mission, service and outreach in various positions in the US and around the world this summer so that they will grow as disciples of Jesus.
Pray that God will prepare interns to come to Irene's Place in Canberra, Australia, to participate in a peace and discipleship program. Mennonite Mission Network worker Moriah Hurst is currently recruiting interns.

Items are now on sale for school supplies. The following contents are for one MCC school kit:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages each)
4 unsharpened #2 pencils
1 ruler (flexible plastic, both 30 cm & 12'')
1 box colored pencils (12-24)
1 large pencil eraser

``The only thing some people save for a rainy day is an umbrella.''

``A good example is the best sermon.''

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Sat, 1 Aug 2009 15:08:00 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church
1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

August 2 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ellen Good
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: James 2:14 - 26
Message: ``Remember the Madagascar'' - Glen Rhodes
Response Song on DVD
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 462.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 25 B.C. 24

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``The counsel you would have another keep, first keep yourself.''

``Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped; rather, he
equips the called.''

``Worry often gives a small thing a great shadow.''

T HIS WEEK: August 3 - 9

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Seminole speaker
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Aug. 7 - 9 Mt. States Mennonite Conference Annual Assembly
in Denver.
Aug. 15 - 10 AM - Habitat for Humanity's Dedication of their
new Office/Shop bldg. @ 116 S. 6^th St.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for the youth and young adults of Macau Mennonite Church who will travel to Hong Kong later this month to meet and stay with youth of Hong Kong Mennonite Church. Pray for safety in their travels and activities during this time of fellowship.

On Sunday, August 23 @ 6:30 PM Mt. States Menn. Conference
will ordain Melissa Roth for pastoral ministry at Mt. Community
Mennonite Church, Palmer Lake, CO.

Items are now on sale for school supplies. The following contents are for one MCC school kit:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages each)
4 unsharpened #2 pencils
1 ruler (flexible plastic, both 30 cm & 12'')
1 box colored pencils (12-24)
1 large pencil eraser

``In times of difficulty you may feel that your problems will go on and on, but they won't. Every mountain has a top. Every problem has a life span. The question is, Who is going to give in first: the frustration or you?'' - Rev. Robert Schuller

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Fri, 7 Aug 2009 17:16:14 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 885-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

August 9 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Laura Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 - 19
Message: `` The Armor of God '' - Jon Klassen
Response Song Seminole, TX
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 805.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 20 B.C. 18

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Worry looks around, sorry looks back and Faith looks up.''

``Life is like a game of chess, changing with every move.''

T HIS WEEK: August 10 16

WED. AM Back to School

SAT. 10 AM Habitat for Humanity's Dedication of their new Office/Shop building @ 116 S. 6^th Street. Shop building named in honor of Jason Stoltzfus

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Sept. 9 @ 6:30 PM - Family night to pack school kits for MCC

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Mennonite Mission Network workers, staff and their families who are currently dealing with health concerns. Pray that God will provide healing for illnesses, and energy for the work that needs to be done.

Items are now on sale for school supplies. The following contents are for one MCC school kit:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages each)
4 unsharpened #2 pencils
1 ruler (flexible plastic, both 30 cm & 12'')
1 box colored pencils (12-24)
1 large pencil eraser

``Wherever we are, it is our friends that make our world.''
- Henry Drummond

``Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one
mind to another.'' - J.R. Lowell

``A good laugh is sunshine in the house.''
- W.M. Thackeray

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Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:12:18 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

August 16 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Ephesians 5:15 - 20
Message: `` Careful Living '' - Rev. David Rogers
Response Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $405.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 24 B.C. 20

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Nothing speaks more effectively for good than an authentic life
and a joyful spirit.''

``To see God in everything makes life the greatest adventure there
is.''
``Who passed the ball to you when you scored?''

T HIS WEEK: August 17 - 23

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Sept. 9 @ 6:30 PM - Family night to pack school kits for MCC

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Mary Raber, Mennonite Mission Network worker, and staff, faculty & students of Odessa Theological Seminary, Odessa, Ukraine, as the seminary launches a new master's program in applied theology in late August. Pray that God provides the means for young pastors to attend this program.

Items are now on sale for school supplies. The following contents are for one MCC school kit:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages each)
4 unsharpened #2 pencils
1 ruler (flexible plastic, both 30 cm & 12'')
1 box colored pencils (12-24)
1 large pencil eraser
``All I see teaches me to trust the Creator for all I do not see.''

``Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.''

``It isn't the mountain ahead that wears you out, it's the grain of sand in your shoe.''

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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:42:42 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

August 23 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Solo
Scripture: John 3:16
Message: `` No Greater Love '' - by Roosevelt Armendariz
Response Song
Offering
Sharing, Praise and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $278.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 34 B.C. 18

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

You are invited to ``A Night of Praise'' with the Jeff Johnson Band @ First Baptist Church 322 W. Grand Ave., Artesia, NM this evening at 6 PM. Everyone welcome! See bulletin brd.

T HIS WEEK: August 24 - 30

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Sept. 9 @ 6:30 PM - Family night to pack school kits for MCC

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Mennonite Mission Network international ministries workers who are in a time of transition, whether beginning a new assignment, returning to service after North American ministry, or re-entering
life in the U.S.

Items are now on sale for school supplies. The following contents are for one MCC school kit:
4 spiral notebooks (70 80 pages each)
4 unsharpened #2 pencils
1 ruler (flexible plastic, both 30 cm & 12'')
1 box colored pencils (12-24)
1 large pencil eraser
Next Sunday, the 30^th is the time to bring items to restock the
pantry.

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Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:39:05 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

August 30 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship & Song Leader
Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship - ``Be Ye Holy''
Songs - Focus: ``Holiness of God''
Scripture
Prayer
Songs - Focus: ``Jesus Our Saviour, Companion, Example''
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Closing Prayer Song

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Wedding SHOWER for Colleen and Clay - - - - - - - - - - - 2 to 4 PM

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $446.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 27 B.C. 16

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.''

``Take time to laugh it is the music of the soul.''

THIS WEEK: August 31 Sept. 6

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Sept. 9 @ 6:30 PM - Family night to pack school kits for MCC

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for participants beginning assignments with Mennonite Voluntary Service, Radical Journey or Service Adventure. Ask the Lord to give them openness and times of learning as they leave the familiarity of home and embark on a new adventure.

New address and phone # for: Meg & Peter Lumsdaine:
222 Knott Rd.
Newport, WA 99156
Phone: 509-447-4250
Meg will begin a pastorate at the end of Sept. at:
Spring Valley Mennonite Church
4912 Spring Valley Rd.
Newport, WA 99156

Our sympathy goes out to Ruth Ann, Leland & Lowell Ropp
at the passing of their father, John Ropp, on August 27 in Iowa.
The funeral will be Sunday, today, at 3 PM in the Fairview
Mennonite Church where John had pastored some years ago.
Ruth Ann and Leland plan to return here on Tuesday.

N OTE: Please bring items for a Grocery Shower for Ron and Betty Collins next Sunday, Sept. 6.

``Pray in your time; wait in God's.''

``You can't be a smart cookie with a crummy attitude.''
- J. C. Maxwell

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Fri, 4 Sep 2009 02:43:09 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone -575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders: Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

September 6 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Philippians 3:14
Message: `` On the Mark ''
Response Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $165.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 19 B.C. 18

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

Welcome! Ron and Betty, we are so happy to have you join our
congregation. We hope you will enjoy Carlsbad and soon feel at
home here.

``If God is your partner, make your plans big.'' - D. L. Moody

T HIS WEEK: September 7 - 13

WED. 6:30 PM Family night to pack school kits for MCC

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Radical Journey participants are beginning their year with orientation that focuses on what God is doing in the world and imagining how they may join in. Pray that they would be open to the movement of God's love in and around them.

New address for Kenton Eash: 53 Albion St.
Somerville, MA 02143-1119

Our sympathy goes out to you, Ruth Ann, Leland & Lowell Ropp at the passing of your father.
For those of you who were unable to attend, - John's burial and graveside service were held in the Carlsbad Cemetery yesterday, at 10 AM, with Amzie Yoder officiating. We will miss John and long remember him with appreciation.

NOTE: Boulder Mennonite Church is celebrating its 25^th birthday this November.

Hesston College is celebrating 100 years of ``Living the Vision''. The anchor event is Centennial Homecoming Weekend, Sept. 25 27. Alumni and friends of the college are invited to attend. See for more info.

``A picture actually does say a thousand words.''

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Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:38:06 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

September 13 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: I Kings 19
Message: `` Enough is enough! God's remedy for discouragement"
Response Song '
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -NOON

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $779.00
`` ``                        Attendance: Worship - 25 B.C. 20

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``The man who deals in sunshine is the man who gets the crowds; he does a lot more business than the man who peddles clouds.''

``God, with a willing `nobody', makes an awesome duo.''

T HIS WEEK: September 14 - 20

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Sept. 27 - Congregational Business Meeting for both Sept. &
Oct. following the Fellowship Meal.
Oct. 7 PM - Baking pecan pies for the Relief Sale at Leo Sweet Center
``   12 6:30 PM - We will bag pecans for the Sale.
``   16 & 17 - MCC Relief Sale in Rocky Ford, CO.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: In Francistown,Botswana, Melanie Quinn works with young actors and musicians who stage productions dealing with alcoholism, HIV/AIDS and domestic violence. Grant money for the presentations and for performers' stipends has been wrongfully withheld since February. Pray that God would provide needed funds.

``Strength for today is all that we need,
As there never will be a tomorrow;
For tomorrow will prove but another today
With its measure of joy or of sorrow.''

``It is bad to have an empty purse,
But an empty head is a whole lot worse.''
- N. Waterman

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Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:07:22 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good -575- 885-8905

September 20 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Confession - #703 WB
Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 38
Message: `` Jesus is Full of Surprises ''
Response Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $345.45
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 26 B.C. 20

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Wisdom is to know what is best worth knowing and to do what is best worth doing.''

``Three keys to answered prayer: be bold, persistent and humble.''

T HIS WEEK: September 21 - 27

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting
for Sept. & Oct.

Oct. 7 PM - Baking pecan pies for the Relief Sale at Leo Sweet Center
`` 12 6:30 PM - We will bag pecans for the Sale.
`` 16 & 17 - MCC Relief Sale in Rocky Ford, CO.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Today concludes a three-day consultation, ``And you welcomed me: A consultation of the people of God on immigration'' in Waxahachie, Tx. Pray for church leaders returning to their communities to implement Bible-based responses to immigration dilemmas.

Ron & Betty Collins' address is: 1005 N. Halagueno St.

``He says not, `at the end of the way you find ME.' He says, `I AM the way: I AM the road under your feet, the road that begins just as low as you happen to be.''

``The best gifts are tied with heartstrings.''

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Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:07:40 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

September 2 7 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Ellen Good
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Confessing/Reconciling
Scripture: Mark 9:30 37, 50
Message: `` The Argument & the Answer ''
Response Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $224.00
   `` ``    Attendance: Worship - 18 B.C. 16

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Don't just keep the faith, share it.''

T HIS WEEK: Sept. 28 Oct. 4

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes

Oct. 7 PM - Baking pecan pies for the Relief Sale @ Riverbend Community Center
`` 11 - Pastoral Installation Service
Haystack Meal at Noon - Farewell for Eileen Eash
Oct.12 6:30 PM - We will bag pecans for the Sale
`` 16 & 17 - MCC Relief Sale in Rocky Ford, CO.
``    23 - 6:30 PM Rehearsal Meal in our Fellowship Hall
``    24 - 4 PM Clay & Colleen's Wedding at First Methodist Church followed by a reception @ Riverbend
Community Center

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Akiko Aratani and Ray Epp and their children live and work at Menno Village, an agricultural initiative of the Japanese Mennonite churches that seeks to care for the land, promote just farming practices and grow healthy food. Pray that through their ministry people may grow to understand better the abundant life that Jesus offers.

``The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor touched, they are felt in the heart.''

``Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.''
- John Wayne

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Fri, 2 Oct 2009 22:30:58 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good -575- 885-8905

Octo ber 4 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dan Middleton
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18
Message: `` Baptism: Objection to Affirmation ''
Baptism of Clay Keller
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $658.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 20 B.C. 19

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Doing what God asks, even when it doesn't make sense, is an
exercise in faith.''

``Life is like a coin….you can spend it any way you wish, but
you can spend it only once.''

T HIS WEEK: October 5 - 11

WED. PM Baking pecan pies for the Relief Sale @ Riverbend Community Center

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour - Speaker: Herm Weaver
Pastoral Commissioning Service
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Haystack Meal - Farewell for Eileen Eash

Oct. 12 5 :30 PM - We will bag pecans for the Sale
`` 16 & 17 - MCC Relief Sale in Rocky Ford, CO.
`` 23 - 6:30 PM Rehearsal Meal in our Fellowship Hall
`` 24 - 4 PM Clay & Colleen's Wedding at First Methodist Church followed by a reception @ Riverbend Community Center

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Third Way Media's new documentary, Long Road Back: Ex-Offenders' Struggle for Acceptance, begins airing today on NBC-TV. Pray that viewers may find renewed hope for their lives.

Pray for: the many alumni and friends of Bethel College who have been enjoying the annual Fall Festival this weekend, espec-ially for those who are traveling. Pray also for traveling mercies for those participating in activities during Goshen College's Homecoming this weekend. Give thanks for the renewed connections sparked by these events.

MCC is responding to Asia disasters: with an initial $100,000. You can help meet these human needs following the recent earthquakes and typhoon in the Indonesian area. Contributions may be made online @ mcc.org/donate. Please designate gifts for ``Asia Disasters''.

``Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.''

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Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:23:14 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

Octo ber 11 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Eileen Eash

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11a
Message: `` Seasons '' - Herm Weaver, Conference Minister
Pastoral Commissioning
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

HAYSTACK FELLOWSHIP MEAL- - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Farewell for Eileen Eash

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $920.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship - 26 B.C. 21

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Either you have control of your attitude or it controls you.''

``A laugh is a smile set to music.'' - N. Kenny

T HIS WEEK: October 12 - 18

MON. 5:30 PM We will bag pecans for the Relief Sale.

FRI. SAT. MCC Relief Sale in Rocky Ford, CO.

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship will meet @ the pastors' home, 1005 N. Halagueno St., as many of our group will be returning from the MCC Relief Sale today.

Oct. 23 - 6:30 PM Rehearsal Meal in our Fellowship Hall
`` 24 - 4 PM Clay & Colleen's Wedding at First Methodist
Church followed by a reception @ Riverbend Community Center

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: A former inmate and his wife, members of Drew and Mary Ellen Robinson's congregation in Mongolia have begun helping in prison ministry. Pray that through the Robinsons and this couple, whose lives have been so dramatically transformed, many more prisoners may experience freedom in Jesus.

Remember alumni and friends of Bluffton University and Eastern Mennonite University as they gather on both campuses for Home Coming events this weekend. Pray for renewed relationships and the opportunities to remember those experiences that impacted their life's direction.

``Thank you for your prayers, visits and cards, and continued prayers are much appreciated as the next round of chemo begins. Thank you also for stepping in and doing so much at church.''
- Dorothy J.

Volunteers are needed at several of the booths @ the Relief Sale.
You may sign up at: click on Volunteer.

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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:51:42 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron &Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

Octo ber 25 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Abby Smith
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Mark 10:46 - 52
Message: `` Three Blind Guys ''
Response Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

NO Potluck today.
Oct. 11 Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $444.00
`` " Attendance: Worship 30 B. Classes - 23
Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 75.00
MCC Coin jar Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $242.25
MCC proceeds from 207# pecans & 54 pecan pies- - - - - - $2584.00

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.''

T HIS WEEK: October 26 November 1

SAT. Remember to set your clocks back one hour
before retiring.
SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON We're invited to share in a Potluck meal
with Cross Church.

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Approximately one-fourth of Mennonite Mission Network overseas personnel serve in countries where they cannot openly share the good news of Jesus. Pray that they may find ways to express God's love, forgiveness and acceptance through their lives.

Ask God for wisdom and guidance in the search for a new vice president and seminary dean for Eastern Mennonite Seminary.

MCC Increases Asia Disasters Appeal: In response to the needs of flooding and earthquake survivors in Asia, MCC is increasing its appeal for donations to $250,000. The additional contributions will allow MCC and its partners to respond to extensive flooding damage in southern India & Cambodia and to provide permanent housing for people in Indonesia, where earthquakes devastated entire villages. Please donate by sending checks designated Asia Disasters to MCC, PO Box 235 N. Newton, KS 67117 or online at donate.mcc.org.

``Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.''

``So much to be thankful for these days, So much to enjoy and love and praise.''

``Of all the gifts we are given on earth, Friends are of the greatest worth.'' - A. Mix

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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:03:18 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

November 1 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Laura Rhodes
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34; 38-44
Message: `` A Puny Penny: A Powerful Paradox ''
Response Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

P OTLUCK M EAL with Cross Church- - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON

Last Sunday's Offering- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$1272.00
``        ``                         Attendance: Worship 53 B. C. - 17

Donation to New Beginnings - $103.95
($23.95 from coin jar and $80.00 from General Expense)

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``When in doubt, do the friendliest thing.''

T HIS WEEK: November 2 - 8

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NO Potluck today.

Nov. 15 - Fellowship Meal & Congregational Business Meeting
``    18 - Mennonite Women meet @ 6:30 p.m.
``    26 - Thanksgiving Dinner

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray for Neal Blough who will be traveling from the Paris Mennonite Center to the Theological Seminary Bienenberg in Switzerland to teach courses Thursday through Saturday of the coming week. Pray also for the French and Swiss pastors who are deepening their knowledge through this continuing education program.

``You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.''

``Word processors should be combined with food processors in case we have to eat our words.''

``The hardest instrument to play gracefully is second fiddle.''

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Thu, 5 Nov 2009 22:04:02 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes -575 - 302-1423
Ernest Good -575 - 885-8905

November 8 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Dick Rhodes
Song Leader Ellen Good

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Hebrews 9: 24-28 Mark 12: 38-44
Message: `` Eagerly '' - Rev. David Rogers
Response Song First Christian Church
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

NO Potluck today.

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$1023.35
``    `` Attendance: Worship 19 B. C. - 19

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``If we are not willing to fail occasionally, it is not likely we will ever succeed at doing very much.''

``Take good care of yourself . . . you belong to God.''

T HIS WEEK: November 9 - 15

SUN. 9:30 AM Worship Hour
11:00 AM Bible Classes
NOON Carry-in Fellowship Meal
Congregational Business Meeting

Nov. 18 - Mennonite Women meet @ 6:30 p.m.
``    22 - Worship in Seminole 9 AM (Texas time) 8 AM (our time)
' '    26 - Thanksgiving Dinner

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: Pray that God will provide for the needs of Melanie Quinn and the youth she works with at the Bopaganang Basha youth center in Francistown, Botswana, as they study God's word together and share the good news that there is life beyond an HIV-positive diagnosis.

Note: Please add the following birthday to your November calendar: Betty Collins - Nov. 25

A Thanksgiving Dinner is being planned for Nov. 26. Please sign the paper provided on the table as to how many persons from your family plan to attend. You will be informed later as to what food to bring.

``One of the most important marks of maturity is gratitude.''

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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:01:58 GMT

C ar lsbad Mennonite Church

1204 W. McKay St. Carlsbad , New Mexico 88220
Phone 575-887-5104

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Pastors: Ron & Betty Collins

Elders:

Richard Rhodes - 575-302-1423
Ernest Good - 575-885-8905

November 15 , 2009
MORNING WORSHIP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9:30 AM

Worship Leader Miriam Stoltzfus
Song Leader Becky Doggett

Prelude
Call to Worship
Songs
Scripture: Mark 13:1 - 11
Message: `` Yard Markers or Weather Report ?''
Response Song
Offering
Sharing and Prayer
Announcements
Benediction

BIBLE CLASSES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11:00 AM
Classes for adults, youth and children.

CARRY-IN FELLOWSHIP MEAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOON
Congregational Business Meeting

Last Sunday's Offering - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $ 289.00
`` `` Attendance: Worship 13 B. C. - 12

``Celebrating, Serving and Sharing the Living Christ''

``Insomuch as anyone nudges you nearer to God, he or she is your friend.''

``There is the zest of autumn, and life is good.'' - D. Akers

T HIS WEEK: November 16 - 22

WED. 6:30 PM Mennonite Women meet.

SUN. Worship in Seminole 1500 S.E. 5^th Street 9 AM Texas time - 8 AM our time

Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Dinner
`` 29 - MISSIONS Offering

Mennonite Mission Network prayer request: The people of the Argentine Chaco are used to getting along with little water, but this year the drought is severe. Pray for rain and for the health of people who are obliged to use unclean water for their daily needs.

A Thanksgiving Dinner is being planned for Nov. 26. Please sign the paper provided on the table as to how many persons from your family plan to attend. You will be informed later as to what food to bring.

``That's what it takes to make a day…a lot of love along the way.''