Steel City Mennonite Church

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July 4, 2009

"Sunrise" by Thomas Kinkade

Thank you for visiting with us today. You are a special guest. It is true that every person who comes into the circle of fellowship was sent by God. So it is not by accident that you have found our site.

We are excited to share with you the miraculous ways God is working in our church. Please take a moment to contact us so that we can get to know you better and minister to you more effectively.

Thank you for taking the time to visit SteelCityMennoniteChurch.org today. May God richly bless you! We invite you to be a part of what God is doing through the life of this congregation. Email addresses, phone numbers and directions to our facilities are located throughout the website.

In Christ's Love,

David K. Kochsmeier, Pastor

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July 1, 2009

Please Pray For . . .

Please Pray For . . . Jessica Vaughn, and her work in China; Healing for Sarah Fennell’s mother, Prudence, who has cancer; Mary Jane Bergey’s sister, Susan, in her ongoing battle with cancer; Bob Bergey, who continues to work at strengthening his back after back surgery; Rebecca Olsen, as she rehabilitates after knee surgery; Britney Restivo, as she is serving with Push the Rock Sports Camp in Spain, and Wayne & Kim Matthews.

Koffee and Konversation

Join with Pastor David and others for Weekly Koffee and Konversation on Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m.! Everyone is welcome. We meet at Perkins Restaurant on 3rd Street in Bethlehem. It’s a great time of fellowship together.

Prayer Meeting

The Weekly Prayer Meeting meets on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel! The sermon topic from the previous Sunday Morning Worship Service is the devotion topic for each week.

This Week

Greeter: Lisa Gustofson
Nursery Staff: Lisa Walters, Ron Bergey and Tiffany Faust
Worship Team Leader: Victor Sabatino

Tonight

Tonight (Wednesday), at 7:30 p.m., CCN presents “Words of Wisdom: Twinge of Envy!” Who doesn't feel a twinge of envy from time to time? The desire for more is natural and harmless, right? Maybe, but desire turned to envy produces devastating effects. Learn how to think twice when desire starts taking hold — and find out why Proverbs says that envy "rots the bones!"

Next Wednesday Evening

Next Wednesday Evening at 7:30 p.m., CCN presents “Words of Wisdom: Pride Comes Before a Fall!” It's healthy to feel pleased with your accomplishments, but left unchecked, pride leads to arrogance and conceit. Overconfidence creates distance in relationships and makes others reluctant to share their wisdom and advice. Start cultivating the kind of humility that values feedback — and avoids the inevitable fall!

Lehigh Valley Christian High School

Great news from Lehigh Valley Christian High School! Barring any unforeseen obstacles, LVCHS is relocating to the former Lincoln Middle School in Catasauqua for the upcoming school year. This move provides a PIAA regulation gym, cafeteria, larger classrooms and much room to grow. If you are still trying to decide what high school your child will attend this September, we encourage you to visit Lehigh Valley Christian High School. LVCHS is accepting applications for the 2009/10 school year. Over 95% of our students go on to college and with smaller classes, students feel more connected to each other and their teachers. Your child will learn biblical principles while receiving an outstanding academic education. LVCHS offers a competitive PIAA sports program, Concert Choir, Activity Periods and much more! Visit www.lvchs.org or call 610-821-9443 to arrange a tour. In today’s culture, LVCHS is making a difference in the heart and the mind. If you have any questions regarding the high school, please speak to Pastor David, who is currently serving as Chairman of the LVCHS board, or Kevin Olsen, Treasurer.

Women's Retreat

The Women’s Retreat at Spruce Lake Retreat Center is September 18-20, 2009. The speaker is Bonnie Keen. Bonnie says she has “chosen to drop the veil on her personal life to share hope with others.” She has a unique gift for leaping the boundaries that can exist between the “hurting and the Healer.” Bonnie’s focus is to encourage women to live life to the full! The cost of the event is $179. If you have your deposit of $45 to Bev by Wednesday, July 22, you will receive a 10% discount. If you would like to attend, please sign up on the sheet provided in the foyer, make a check payable to Spruce Lake Retreat and give the check to Bev. Please do not register with Spruce Lake individually, unless you prefer not to be included with our church group.

Junior Youth Retreat

The Junior Youth Retreat at Sugar Hollow is coming up on July 10-12. It will be an awesome weekend of swimming, hiking, campfires, group games, worship time and more!! The cost is $25 per youth. If you would like to attend, please sign up on the sheet provided in the foyer. If you have any questions, please speak to Becky Bergey or Tara Willard.

The Lost Has Been Found!

Praise Report! Pastor David's keys were found! Thanks to the many who searched high and low! God does answer prayer, for even the simplest of things!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to "Murph" Murphy and Joan Berg on the announcement of their engagement. Their wedding will be held at SCMC on Saturday, July 18, at 2:00 pm. The congregation is invited to attend the wedding and the reception following. If you will be attending the reception, please RSVP to Bev Kochsmeier no later than July 12.

Thank You!

Thanks to the many who have given so tirelessly of themselves last week with Vacation Bible School and the Community Picnic on Saturday. It is great to have so many willing and capable individuals serve the Kingdom of God! Thank you, Education Commission, Fellowship Commission and the Evangelism Commission--you are special people!

Worship Team Practice

The Worship Team will meet tomorrow evening (Thursday) at 7:30 p.m. for practice.

Softball Game

There is a Church League Softball Game tomorrow evening at Forks at 8:00 p.m. Come out and cheer the team on to victory!

Lunch Bunch

Plan now to take part in our Family Lunch Bunch at Old Country Buffet in Whitehall on Wednesday, July 22, at 12 noon.

At Steel City, you will find friendly people -- singles, young married, families and parents without partners. Come experience inspirational teaching from God's Word, the Bible. Our worship music includes a variety of traditional and contemporary music. And there are plenty of opportunities for learning to know each other better.

We have a staffed nursery during Worship Services and place a great emphasis on our children's involvement and activities. We also have an active Junior and Senior High Youth Group.

Our facilities are handicap accessible and air conditioned.

Come join us, we'd love to worship with you!

Event Schedule at Steel City Mennonite Church

Tuesday, July 7 - Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting at Steel City Mennonite Church is every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Tuesday, July 7 - Koffee and Konversation
Everyone is invited for an informal time of fellowship at Perkins on 3rd Street in Bethlehem at 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 8 - CCN Presents
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., CCN presents "Words of Wisdom: Pride Comes Before the Fall." It's healthy to feel pleased with your accomplishments, but left unchecked, pride leads to arrogance and conceit. Overconfidence creates distance in relationships and makes others reluctant to share their wisdom and advice. Start cultivating the kind of humility that values feedback — and avoids the inevitable fall!

Friday, July 10 - Junior Youth Retreat
We are having a Junior Youth Retreat for children in Grades 6-8. If you would like to learn more about this, please call the Church Office at 610-865-4899.

Tuesday, July 14 - Koffee and Konversation
Everyone is invited for an informal time of fellowship at Perkins on 3rd Street in Bethlehem at 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 14 - Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting at Steel City Mennonite Church is every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Wednesday, July 15 - CCN Presents
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., CCN presents “Words of Wisdom: Hot Temper!" Managing anger is difficult — next to impossible in the moment! The wise time to consider the consequences of unrestrained anger is before you lose your temper. Prepare healthier ways to respond by learning what pushes your buttons. Proverbs offers important wisdom for handling this God-given but tricky emotion.

Tuesday, July 21 - Koffee and Konversation
Everyone is invited for an informal time of fellowship at Perkins on 3rd Street in Bethlehem at 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 21 - Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting at Steel City Mennonite Church is every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Wednesday, July 22 - CCN Presents
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., CCN presents "Words of Wisdom: Take the First Step." What does it take to put an idea into action? Launching a project or venture takes resources and good planning. What about initiative? Taking the first step can be the hardest part — especially when obstacles stand in the way. Learn the wisdom of simply moving forward, one step at a time!

Wednesday, July 22 - Lunch Bunch
Our Lunch Bunch meets today at a local restaurant at 12:00 noon. If you would like to attend, please call the Church Office at 610-865-4899 for the restaurant location.

Tuesday, July 28 - Koffee and Konversation
Everyone is invited for an informal time of fellowship at Perkins on 3rd Street in Bethlehem at 8:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 28 - Prayer Meeting
Prayer Meeting at Steel City Mennonite Church is every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.

Wednesday, July 29 - CCN Presents
Tonight at 7:30 p.m., CCN presents "Words of Wisdom: Heartfelt Wisdom." Love and trust should go hand in hand. Yet, experience teaches us that those we love have the most power to hurt us. How do you keep your heart safe from harm while staying connected to those you love? Examine what Proverbs has to say about being wise in matters of the heart.