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CEDAR FALLS
MENNONITE CHURCH


215 WEST 9TH STREET                     (319) 277-5611
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613           CFMC@CEDARNET.ORG

PASTOR: SUSAN JANZEN

December 5, 2004

Worship Leader: Kathy Marty Krieg
 Musicians: Emily Swartley & the CFMC Band

"To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which
is not yet born.... Those whose hope is weak settle down
for comfort or for violence; those whose hope is strong see and cherish all signs of new life and are ready at every moment to help the birth of that which is ready to be born." Erich Fromm

Let us focus on Christ's birth in all parts of life.

Gathering

Opening Words

Leader:        In the nighttime of despair,
 we build walls and fences.
 People:        Rather than showing hospitality,
we keep the stranger away.
We forget the truth
that God's love is for everyone.
All:   Come! Walk in the light of day.

Lighting the Advent Candle
 Prepare ye the way of the Lord
Praise Singing Led by the CFMC Band
Awakening

Call to Awakening                 with Come! Walk in the light
adapted from Isaiah 11:1-10 & Psalm 72
Lo, how a rose                                           211
 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
 Alleluia                                                         101
 Passing the Peace of Christ
Hearing

Yonder come day                  insert in back of hymnal
 Children's Time                          Kathy Marty Krieg
Scripture Reading        Matthew 3:1-12 & Romans 15:4-13
Sermon   ``New World Coming''                Susan Janzen
Responding

Sleepers, wake!                                          188
 Offering        
Sharing & Prayer
Sending


Oh, how joyfully                                                 209
 Benediction
 Announcements






Today
Childcare                                                Ellen Miller
 Coffee                                           Tom & Adel Kessler
Greeters for December                            Miller Family
Everyone is invited downstairs after worship for fellowship.
Sunday school for all ages, 11-11:45 a.m. Children and junior youth classes are on the main floor. Senior youth meet in the Jesus Room upstairs. Adults meet in the fellowship hall.
Noodles & Needles, noon today at Katheryn's (1011 W. 19 th )

Youth Group will meet for a special time of sharing and prayer today, 4-6 p.m. at the church

This Week
Tues., 6:30 p.m.         Town Meeting at Faith Temple, Waterloo
Wed., 7 p.m.                                                     Elders
Thurs., 6 p.m.           Soup Night at Katheryn's (1011 W. 19 th )
Thurs., 7:30 p.m.        Worship Committee (note date change)
Happy Birthday to Katheryn East (Dec. 8) and Tom Kessler (Dec. 10)!
Next Sunday
Childcare                                                Karen Tracey
 Coffee                                   Kenton & Emily Swartley
Greeters for December                            Miller Family
``God's healing is at hand. Come, walk in the light of day!'' Next Sunday is the 3 rd Sunday in Advent. Scripture texts: Isa. 35:1-10, Ps. 146:5-10, Luke 1:47-55, James 5:7-10, Matt. 11:2-11
Christmas Caroling on Dec. 19. We have invited Shiloh Baptist Church to join us for Christmas caroling in the neighborhood around the church building on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Please bring Christmas cookies for a time of fellowship after caroling.

Crooked Creek Camp's annual report is available in the office.
Central Plains Mennonite Conference invites you to nominate people for two positions open in 2005: Assistant Moderator and Treasurer. Please give names to Pastor Susan by Dec. 12.

Theology Book Group, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. at Susan Janzen's (2116 Clay). Read chapters 3 and 4 in The Upside-Down Kingdom .


PASTOR SUSAN'S OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK



Tuesday through Friday: 9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m.
Evening or weekend appointments can be arranged
Call any time in an emergency
Church phone: 277-5611 Home phone: 277-3262













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CEDAR FALLS
MENNONITE CHURCH

215 WEST 9TH STREET (319) 277-5611 CFMC@CEDARNET.ORG
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 WWW.CEDARFALLS.IA.US.MENNONITE.NET

PASTOR: SUSAN JANZEN

December 12, 2004

Worship Leader: Dave Runyon
 Pianist: Kathy Marty Krieg

Gathering
Prelude                                          Renee Miller
Lighting the Advent Candle
Opening Words

Leader:        In the nighttime of sorrow,
 we become impatient and lose hope.
 People:        Our joy disappears,
and our songs become silent.
We forget the truth that God will heal
and restore all creation.
All:   Come! Walk in the light of day.

Hail to the Lord's anointed                                      185
Awakening
Call to Awakening                 with Come! Walk in the light
adapted from James 5 & Isaiah 35
Hark! The glad sound!                                    184
 Psalm 146:5-10 & Luke 1:47-55                   bulletin insert
 My soul proclaims with wonder                            181
 Passing the Peace of Christ
Hearing
Yonder come day                  insert in back of hymnal
 Children's Time
 Scripture Reading                                Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon   ``Beyond the Abstract''             Susan Janzen
Responding

Come, thou long-expected Jesus                           178
 Offering                                         Michael Miller
Sharing & Prayer
Sending

Oh, how shall I receive thee                                     182
 Benediction
 Announcements

Today
Childcare                                                Karen Tracey
 Coffee                                   Kenton & Emily Swartley
Greeters for December                            Miller Family
Everyone is invited downstairs after worship for fellowship.
Sunday school for all ages, 11-11:45 a.m. Children and junior youth classes are on the main floor. Senior youth meet in the Jesus Room upstairs. Adults meet in the fellowship hall.
Central Plains Mennonite Conference invites you to nominate people for two positions open in 2005: Assistant Moderator and Treasurer. Please give names to Pastor Susan today!

This Week
Tues., 6:30 p.m.         Town Meeting at Faith Temple, Waterloo
Wed., 7 p.m.     Theology Book Group at Susan's (chapters 3 & 4)
Thurs., 6 p.m.           Soup Night at Katheryn's (1011 W. 19 th )
Fri., 12:15 p.m. Women's Lunch at Village Inn (College Square)

Happy Anniversary to Brian & Amy Unruh (Dec. 17) and Kenton & Emily Swartley (Dec. 18)!
Next Sunday
Childcare                                                Laurel Rudd
 Coffee                           Laurel Rudd & Andrew Wind
Greeters for December                            Miller Family
``God' s restoration is at hand. Come, walk in the light of day!'' Next Sunday is the 4 th Sunday in Advent. Scripture texts: Isaiah 7:10-16, Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7
Youth group will meet next Sunday, 4-6 p.m. This will be the last youth get-together in 2004!

Christmas Caroling. We have invited Shiloh Baptist Church to join us for Christmas caroling in the neighborhood around the church building next Sunday at 6 p.m. Please bring Christmas cookies for a time of fellowship after caroling.

Our Christmas Eve candlelight service will begin at 7 p.m. Come for a joyful time of singing and Scripture reading as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
There will be no Fiction Book Club or Women's Coffee this month. Look for both again in January! The Fiction Club is reading Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees .
Thank you for your generous support for helping to feed displaced persons in Colombia. The total amount sent to MCC was $1350.
Charlotte '05. CFMC may send one delegate to the Mennonite Church USA convention this July in North Carolina. If you are interested in going, please talk with Pastor Susan or the elders.

PASTOR SUSAN'S OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK



Tuesday through Friday: 9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m.
Evening or weekend appointments can be arranged
Call any time in an emergency
Church phone: 277-5611 Home phone: 277-3262

Psalm 146:5-10 & Luke 1:47-55
People: Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God.
 Leader: My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my Spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
 People: Our hope is in the one who made heaven
and earth, the sea, and all that is in them.
 Leader: For the Mighty One has done great things
for me, and holy is God's name.
 People: Our hope is in the One who keeps faith forever,
 who executes justice for the oppressed,
 who gives food to the hungry,
who sets the prisoners free,
who opens the eyes of the blind,
who lifts up those who are bowed down,
who loves the righteous,
who watches over the strangers,
who upholds the orphans and the widow.
 Leader: The Lord has shown mercy
from generation to generation;
lifted up the lowly
and filled the hungry with good things.
 People: The way of the wicked God brings to ruin.
 Leader: The Lord has shown strength with his arm,
 has scattered the proud in the thoughts
of their hearts,
 brought down the powerful from their thrones,
 and sent the rich away empty.
 People: The Lord will reign forever;
your God, O Zion, for all generations.
 Leader: God has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
according to the promise he made
to our ancestors, to Abraham and Sarah
and to their descendants forever.
 People:         Praise the Lord!
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CEDAR FALLS
MENNONITE CHURCH

215 WEST 9TH STREET (319) 277-5611 CFMC@CEDARNET.ORG
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 WWW.CEDARFALLS.IA.US.MENNONITE.NET

PASTOR: SUSAN JANZEN

December 19, 2004

Worship Leader: June Hershberger
 Musicians: Vanessa Hershberger & the CFMC Band

Gathering
Prelude                                         String Quartet
Lighting the Advent Candle               Jonathan Hershberger
Opening Words

Leader:        In the nighttime of our longing,
 we find ourselves far from God's presence.
 People:        Even though we yearn to see God's face,
our daily burdens and distractions
keep us from coming near.
We forget that the truest joy
comes from being in God's presence.
All:   Come! Walk in the light of day.

Savior of the nations, come!                                     173
Awakening
Call to Awakening                 with Come! Walk in the light
adapted from Romans 1, Isaiah 7 & Psalm 80
Praise Music Led by the Band
 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19              Response: ``Restore us, O God;
let your face shine, that we may be saved.''
Passing the Peace of Christ
Hearing
Yonder come day                  insert in back of hymnal
 Children's Time
 Scripture Reading                Isaiah 7:10-16 & Matthew 1:18-25
Sermon   ``Keeping Our Focus''               Susan Janzen
Responding

Fling wide the door, unbar the gate                              186
 Offering                                                 Renee Miller
Sharing & Prayer
Sending

Morning Star, O cheering sight! (verse 2)                         214
 Benediction
 Announcements

Today
Childcare                                                Laurel Rudd
 Coffee                           Laurel Rudd & Andrew Wind
Greeters for December                            Miller Family
Everyone is invited downstairs after worship for fellowship.
Sunday school for all ages, 11-11:45 a.m. Children and junior youth classes are on the main floor. Senior youth meet in the Jesus Room upstairs. Adults meet in the fellowship hall.
Last youth get-together in 2004 is today, 4-6 p.m.!

Christmas Caroling tonight at 6 p.m. We have invited Shiloh Baptist Church to join us for caroling in the neighborhood around the church building. Please bring Christmas goodies for a time of fellowship after caroling.

This Week
Wed., 7 p.m.                     Elders Prayer Meeting (Susan)
Fri., 7 p.m.                     Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Happy birthday to Agnes Berky (Dec. 20) & Brandy Berky (Dec. 22)! Happy anniversary to Grant & Karen Tracey (Dec. 24)!
 Our Christmas Eve candlelight service will begin at 7 p.m. Come for a joyful time of singing and Scripture reading as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Soup Night. Katheryn is taking a break for the holidays. Soup Night will return on Jan. 6; Noodles & Needles will meet Jan. 9.

Next Sunday
Childcare                                Stephanie & Brandy Berky
 Greeters for December                            Miller Family
``God' s salvation is at hand. Come, walk in the light of day!'' Next Sunday we will celebrate Jesus' birth. Scripture texts: Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148; Matthew 2:13-23, Hebrews 2:10-18. We will not have Sunday school on the 26 th .
Look for the Fiction Book Club and Women's Coffee again in January ! Current book: Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees .
Our congregation meeting will be held Jan. 30 after lunch.

Thank you for your generous support for helping to feed displaced persons in Colombia. The total amount sent to Mennonite Central Committee was $1,350.
Charlotte '05. CFMC may send one delegate to the Mennonite Church USA convention this July in North Carolina. If you are interested in going, please talk with Pastor Susan or the elders.



















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CEDAR FALLS
MENNONITE CHURCH

215 WEST 9TH STREET (319) 277-5611 CFMC@CEDARNET.ORG
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 WWW.CEDARFALLS.IA.US.MENNONITE.NET

PASTOR: SUSAN JANZEN


December 26, 2004

Worship Leader: June Hershberger
 Pianist: Kathy Marty Krieg

Gathering
Prelude          Kathy Marty Krieg & Vanessa Hershberger
Lighting the Advent Candle
Opening Words

Leader:        Day has dawned!
God's salvation has been made known to all.
 People:        We celebrate the gift of God's love
in the birth of our Savior.
As we live in the knowledge of God's presence
close at hand,
we wait in hope for the day when all creation
will know God's love and praise God's name.
 All:   Come! Walk in the light of day.

Joy to the world                                                 318
Awakening
Call to Awakening                         Come! Walk in the light
 O come, all ye faithful                                  212
 Psalm 148, with instrumental accompaniment

Elizabeth Tracey, cello; Kristen Swartley, flute
Vanessa Hershberger, violin; Kathy Marty Krieg, piano

Passing the Peace of Christ
Hearing
Yonder come day                  insert in back of hymnal
 Children's Time                 Primary Sunday School Class
``Away in a Manger''
``The Lord Is My Shepherd''
Readers' Theatre                                 Hershberger Family
``God Is Present and Active Now''

Responding

To us a Child of hope is born                            189
 Offering                         ``The Snow Lay on the Ground''
Emily & Vanessa Hershberger, vocals
Kristen Swartley, flute; Kathy Marty Krieg, piano
Sharing & Prayer
Sending

Love came down at Christmas                              208
 Benediction
 Announcements

Today
Childcare                                Stephanie & Brandy Berky
 Greeters for December                            Miller Family
This Week
Soup Night. Katheryn is taking a break for the holidays. Soup Night will return on Jan. 6; Noodles & Needles will meet Jan. 9.
Next Sunday
Childcare
 Coffee
Greeters for January                     Carl & Wanda Wehner
``God' s radiance is at hand. Come, walk in the light of day!'' Next Sunday we will celebrate Epiphany. Scripture texts: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7; Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:1-12.


Look for the Fiction Book Club and Women's Coffee again in January ! Current book: Sue Monk Kidd's The Secret Life of Bees .
Thank you to everyone who helped me with eye drops, and thank you to the congregation for the Upper Room devotional guide. Virginia Shreve

Our congregation meeting will be held Jan. 30 after lunch.

Charlotte '05. CFMC may send one delegate to the Mennonite Church USA convention this July in North Carolina. If you are interested in going, please talk with Pastor Susan or the elders.

PASTOR SUSAN'S OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK

Friday: 9 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m.
Evening or weekend appointments can be arranged
Call any time in an emergency!
Susan is on vacation in Kansas Dec. 25-30.
Please contact elders Katheryn East & Karen Tracey
for pastoral care in her absence.






















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CEDAR FALLS
MENNONITE CHURCH


215 WEST 9TH STREET                     (319) 277-5611
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613           CFMC@CEDARNET.ORG

PASTOR: SUSAN JANZEN

November 28, 2004

Worship Leader: Susan Janzen
 Pianist: Kathy Krieg

Please enjoy the seasonal music as you prepare
for worship. There will be a moment of silence between
the music and the lighting of the Advent candle.

Gathering

Lighting the Advent Candle                       Libby Swartley
Opening Words

Leader:        In the nighttime of despair,
 we are filled with doubt.
 People:        We let life overwhelm us with busyness
and the tyranny of the urgent.
We forget the truth that the day is coming.
All:   Come! Walk in the light of day.

I know not why God's wondrous grace                      338
O come, O come, Immanuel                                 172
 Announcements
Awakening

Call to Awakening                with Come! Walk in the light
adapted from Isaiah 2:1-5 & Romans 13:11-14
Asithi: Amen                                                     64
 Psalm 122                                               bulletin insert
Passing the Peace of Christ
Hearing

Yonder come day                  insert in back of hymnal
 Children's Time                                  Brian Unruh
Scripture Reading                                Matthew 26:36-44
Sermon   ``Living into the Future''          Susan Janzen
Responding

Bless'd be the God of Israel                                     174
 Offering        
Sharing & Prayer
Sending


Morning Star, O cheering sight! (verse 1)                         214
 Benediction


Today
Childcare                                Brandy & Stephanie Berky
 Coffee                                                   Susan Janzen
Greeters for November    Mary Martin Lane & Katheryn East
Everyone is invited downstairs after worship for fellowship. There will be no Sunday school today.
Happy Birthday to Emily Swartley (today!)
This Week
Tues., 6:30 p.m.         Town Meeting at Faith Temple, Waterloo
Wed., 6-7:15 p.m.                Bible Memory (snackJonathan)
Thurs., 7 p.m.                                   Mission Committee
Sat., 8:45 a.m.-noon             Advent Retreat at American Martyrs
Sat., 6:30-8 p.m.                        CPTer Peggy Gish at CFMC
Happy Birthday to Caitlin Tracey (Dec. 3)!

Advent Retreat. You are invited to take a few hours out of the h ectic holiday season to reflect on the coming of the Christ child. `` Yearning for the Messiah,'' an Advent retreat, will take place on Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to noon at the American Martyrs Retreat House near Cedar Falls. Sign up today in the Fellowship Hall.
Peace Event. Come meet Peggy Gish, author of the book, Iraq: A Journey of Hope and Peace , next Saturday evening at the church. Peggy will sign copies of her book at 6:30 p.m., followed by a presentation about her work in Iraq with Christian Peacemaker Teams. Please contact Tom Kessler or Susan Janzen if you're willing to bake cookies for a time of fellowship.

Next Sunday
Childcare                                                Ellen Miller
 Coffee                                           Tom & Adel Kessler
Greeters for December                            Miller Family
``God's harmony is at hand. Come, walk in the light of day!'' Next Sunday is the 2 nd Sunday in Advent. Scripture texts: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12
Christmas Caroling on Dec. 19. We have invited Shiloh Baptist Church to join us for Christmas caroling in the neighborhood around the church building on Dec. 19. We'll gather at the church at 6 p.m. and divide into groups for caroling. Please bring Christmas cookies for a time of fellowship after caroling.















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