Gathering God’s people in Grace
Greeter Harry Riediger
Ushers Hermine Fennema & Walt Block
Pianist Beth Marontate
Opening Songs led by the Praise Team
Call to Worship
Welcome & Opening Words Greg Yantzi

Praising & Celebrating God’s Activity in our World
Song: Sing praise to God who reigns HWB#59
Psalm 51 with sung response
Silence & Prayer
Song: Hymn of light - Our Darkness overhead
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 58:5-12

Hearing and Responding to God’s Word
Song: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy HWB#145
New Testament Reading: Matthew 6:1-8
Silence
Song: My life flows on HWB#580
Offering our lives and resources

Taking the Gospel into the World
Sharing and Announcements
Children’s Time
Prayers around the cross with sung response:
    O Lord, hear my prayer HWB#348
Sending Song: Move in our midst HWB#418
Benediction

This week
Church Cleaning: Elaine Lepp
Tuesday, 4:30-7:00 pm:  Shrove Tuesday Crepe Dinner.  If you are able to assist in anyway, please sign up on the bulletin board or talk to Elaine.  If you are coming to help, please park in the back parking area, to leave as much room as possible in the front for guests.
Wednesday, 11:30 am:  “Loonie Lunches” at the Harrow United Church.  An opportunity for food and fellowship provided by the Harrow Ministerial Association.
Wednesday – Friday:  Greg will be attending the MCEC School for Ministers event at Conrad Grebel, Waterloo.  Guest Speaker is Stuart Murray, author of “The Naked Anabaptist.”

Next Sunday
Greeter: Marg Wieler
Ushers: Dell & Renée White
Worship Leader:  Beth Marontate
First Sunday of Lent - Our theme for Lent is called “Where do I sign?”  In the course of daily life we are routinely asked to sign in, sign on and sign up.  We do so without much thought either at the computer, at the bank, to volunteer or when purchasing items.  We will explore the many meanings of “signing.”  In our relationship with God we have many opportunities to “sign on” with God’s purposes.  God invites us to consider taking new steps as disciples of Christ and committing ourselves to the journey.

Upcoming Events
February 26 – Fellowship meal and birthday celebration.
A brainstorming session on fundraising ideas will follow lunch.

Announcements
• If you have questions or want to learn more about various aspects of Mennonite faith, beliefs and values or would like to have conversation around baptism or membership in the church, please talk to Greg.  Plans are being made for some fall/winter dialogue opportunities.

Meat Canner Leamington
April 30th - May 4th, 2012
Calling all canners - first timers and veterans! We are again canning at the H.J. Grading Station on Sherk Street in Leamington. Please pray for the canning project as preparations continue. The four daily shifts will be as follows: Early morning -6:30-10:30 a.m.      Mid-morning - 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.    Afternoon -2:30- 6:30 p.m.      Evening - 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
For groups of 10 or more, please call Martin Rahn before February 18, 2012 at 519-326-0812 between 5 and 9 p.m. All others, please call Denton Friesen after February 18, 2012 at 519-825-4082 between 5 and 9 p.m. Book early to get your preferred shift!

EKMHA News          
Friday, February 24 at 7:00 pm - Travelogue:  Campeche, Central America and Mennonite Villages in Mexico, by Marvin Dueck. At the Mennonite Heritage Centre. Everyone Welcome!

5th Annual LUMC Women’s Retreat, April 13 - 15, 2012
Joy in the Juggling
The women at LUMC would like to invite their sisters in Christ at Harrow Mennonite Church to join us at our annual spring retreat; a multi-generational gathering of women assembled for spiritual renewal and nurturing of community. Our main sessions will include input from our guest speaker, Susan Allison-Jones, along with worship, singing and getting to know each other better. Enjoy the peaceful setting, delicious meals and private rooms provided at the Holy Family Retreat house in Oxley. Brochures are available in the foyer, or contact the LUMC office @ 519-326-2727.

Leamington Mennonite Home News
• Corporate Members Meeting in preparation for the Annual Home Meeting is on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the J.C. Neufeld Place of Fellowship. We look forward to this time of review and discussion as we prepare for our Annual Meeting on March 27, 2012.
• Everyone is invited to our Home’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the J.C. Neufeld Place of Fellowship, Retirement Residence.  Annual Report Documents will be placed in church mailboxes for Sunday, March 18, 2012. We look forward to a time of information sharing, discussion and planning for 2012 and beyond.

UMEI
• UMEI Registration: Enrolment applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 school year.  $11,000.00 worth of entrance scholarships are available to new students.  Application forms for enrolment and scholarships are available online at www.umei.on.ca or at the school office.  UMEI Christian High School provides quality, Ministry of Education approved curriculum combined with unique leadership, worship and service opportunities together with a friendly, small school family atmosphere.  New students who register by March 31st will receive a ballot for a chance to win an iPad 2.  Call the school at 519-326-7448 to book an app't.
• UMEI Student Lunch - February 26, 11:30-1:00

Looking for a summer job with rewards?  Fraser Lake Camp and Glenbrook Day Camp are taking applications for summer staff positions.  Apply today at FraserLakeCamp.com or GlenbrookDayCamp.com or call the office at 905-640-2127 for more details.

Prayers & Celebrations
Pray for several families who have lost loved ones this past week:
• Elizabeth Larson died February 11.  She is the wife of Dale Larson (retired teacher at Harrow District High School) and mother of Sacha Long (CTV news reporter).  Elizabeth enjoyed attending several of our Taizé services over the last several years.
• Peter Thiessen died February 14.  Owner of Thiessen Orchards, Leamington; cousin of Margaret Wieler and Gertrude Krahn.
• Ernie Rempel died February 15.  He is a brother-in-law to Irene Rempel.