Community Mennonite Fellowship Nurture the spiritual growth of those, both young and old, in the fellowship.Nurture the spiritual growth of those, both young and old, in the fellowship. Show Christian respect, love, and acceptance to each other at all times.Show Christian respect, love, and acceptance to each other at all times. To be a beacon of peace, love, and service to our community.To be a beacon of peace, love, and service to our community. That the world may know Christ, because they have seen Him in us!

Remember “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” -James 3: James 3:17-18

Each taking a turn to lead and break the wind and open the way; and at times depending on others to do the same. All the while we together are responding to the Spirit's leading in the journey before us

This is an exploration of faith and purpose movie based on the life of Bethany Hamilton when she in 2003 lost her arm in a shark attach. Movie night at 6 PM May 19th. Start inviting friends and family now. Bring cookies to share. Popcorn and water will be provided.

The empty tomb, a faithful Savior There is hope to be lived. Share the promise of new life tell them what God has done.

The Steering Committee recognizing and celebrating Mardi Huffstutler's gifts of ministry and leadership recommend that we as Community Mennonite Fellowship encourage her to seek ordination through the Illinois Mennonite Conference. This would be a dual ordination as she is ordained in the American Baptist Church. We would like to share in this congregational affirmation on May 6.

Children Learn What They Live By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy. If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence. If children live with tolerance, they learn patience. If children live with praise, they learn appreciation. If children live with acceptance, they learn to love. If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves. If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal. If children live with sharing, they learn generosity. If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness. If children live with fairness, they learn justice. If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect. If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them. If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live. Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte

May the Spirit empower and drive this work.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 4:30PM at the Sterling Library. Our current study revolves around Isaiah and God’s instruction on the judgment of Israel and Judea and the redemption to be offered in the Messiah. Read Isaiah 59 and following for the coming studies. “...Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” -Isaiah 43:1b

Remember “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” -James 3: James 3:17-18

Each taking a turn to lead and break the wind and open the way; and at times depending on others to do the same. All the while we together are responding to the Spirit's leading in the journey before us

This is an exploration of faith and purpose movie based on the life of Bethany Hamilton when she in 2003 lost her arm in a shark attach. Movie night at 6 PM May 19th. Start inviting friends and family now. Bring cookies to share. Popcorn and water will be provided.

He goes lives the truth of God. There is hope to be lived. Share the promise of new life tell them what God has done.

The Steering Committee recognizing and celebrating Mardi Huffstutler's gifts of ministry and leadership recommend that we as Community Mennonite Fellowship encourage her to seek ordination through the Illinois Mennonite Conference. This would be a dual ordination as she is ordained in the American Baptist Church. We would like to share in this congregational affirmation on May 6.

Children Learn What They Live By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy. If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence. If children live with tolerance, they learn patience. If children live with praise, they learn appreciation. If children live with acceptance, they learn to love. If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves. If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal. If children live with sharing, they learn generosity. If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness. If children live with fairness, they learn justice. If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect. If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them. If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live. Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte

May the Spirit empower and drive this work.

Bible Study Wednesdays at 4:30PM at the Sterling Library. Our current study revolves around Isaiah and God’s instruction on the judgment of Israel and Judea and the redemption to be offered in the Messiah. Read Isaiah 59 and following for the coming studies. “...Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” -Isaiah 43:1b

Remember “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” -James 3: James 3:17-18

We covenant together in our relationship with God, committing ourselves to: Believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ; Seek to conform to Christ in all areas of life, struggling to understand, follow, and serve Him as our Lord in our daily lives; Acknowledge and cultivate hunger and thirst for God, expressing this in regular participation in worship and personal growth; Grow spiritually through Bible study and Prayer.

We covenant together in our relationship with each other, committing ourselves to: Work together to build a unified Christian community that incorporates our gifts, strengths, and weaknesses; Give and receive open and direct communication with each other in a spirit of love and mutual respect; Support each other in prayer; challenge each other to faithful living, and relating to each other in love; Actively participate in the life, decision-making, financial support and ministries of the Fellowship, as God gives you strength.

We covenant together in our relationship to the world, committing ourselves to: Share the Good News of Jesus ’ gift of new life; Be a beacon of peace and love in a just and life giving manner, recognizing conflict and crisis around us, and offering Christ ’ s hope when the opportunity arises; Living as faithful stewards in our use of God ’ s resources.

SPRING UP O WELL I've got a river of life flowing out of me; makes the lame to walk and the blind to see. Opens prison doors, sets the captives free. I've got a river of life flowing out of me. Spring up O well. Within my soul; spring up, O well. and make me whole. Spring up, O well, and give to me that life abundantly. CCLI #

Awesome God 1-4 Rich Mullins, © 1988, Edward Grant, Inc. When he rolled up his sleeves, he wasn’t “puttin’ on the ritz.” Our God is an awesome God! There is lightning in his footsteps and thunder in his fist. Our God is an awesome God! And the Lord wasn’t jokin’ when he kicked ‘em out of Eden, And it wasn’t for no reason that he shed his blood. His return is very soon, and so you better be believin’ that our God is an awesome God! CCLI #

Awesome God 2-4 Rich Mullins, © 1988, Edward Grant, Inc. (Chorus) Our God is an awesome God! He reigns from Heaven above. With wisdom, power and love, Our God is an awesome God! CCLI #

Awesome God 3-4 Rich Mullins, © 1988, Edward Grant, Inc. And when the sky was starless in the void of the night … Our God is an awesome God! He spoke into the darkness and created the light. Our God is an awesome God! Judgment and wrath he poured out on Sodom; Mercy and grace he gave us at the cross. I hope we have not too quickly forgotten that Our God is an awesome God! CCLI #

Awesome God 4-4 Rich Mullins, © 1988, Edward Grant, Inc. (Chorus) Our God is an awesome God! He reigns from Heaven above. With wisdom, power and love, Our God is an awesome God! CCLI #

“My Savior, My God” Words & Music: Aaron Shust & Dorothy Dora Greenwell I am not skilled to under-stand What God has willed, what God has planned I only know at His right hand Stands one who is my Savior CCLI #

“My Savior, My God” Words & Music: Aaron Shust & Dorothy Dora Greenwell I take Him at His word and deed Christ died to save me; this I read And in my heart I find a need Of Him to be my Savior CCLI #

“My Savior, My God” Words & Music: Aaron Shust & Dorothy Dora Greenwell 3-7 Pre-Chorus: That He would leave His place on high And come for sinful man to die You count it strange, so once did I Before I knew my Savior CCLI #

“My Savior, My God” Words & Music: Aaron Shust & Dorothy Dora Greenwell 4-7 Chorus 1: (2x’s) My Savior loves, My Savior lives My Savior’s always there for me My God: He was, my God; He is My God is always gonna be CCLI #

“My Savior, My God” Words & Music: Aaron Shust & Dorothy Dora Greenwell Yes, living, dying, let me bring My strength, my solace from this spring; That He who lives to be my King Once died to be my Savior CCLI #

“My Savior, My God” Words & Music: Aaron Shust & Dorothy Dora Greenwell 6-7 Pre-Chorus: That He would leave His place on high And come for sinful man to die You count it strange, so once did I Before I knew my Savior CCLI #

“My Savior, My God” Words & Music: Aaron Shust & Dorothy Dora Greenwell 7-7 Chorus 1: (2x’s) My Savior loves, My Savior lives My Savior’s always there for me My God: He was, my God; He is My God is always gonna be CCLI #

Sanctuary Words & Music by John Thompson & Randy Scruggs 1.Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary pure and holy, tried and true; With thanksgiving, I'll be a living sanctuary for You. 2. For if I'm holy as You are Holy Then I'll see You face to face. Melt and mold me in Your image Take me to Your holy place. CCLI #

“ I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say ” #493 Words: Horatio Bonar, Tune: English folk melody I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad. CCLI #

“ I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say ” #493 Words: Horatio Bonar, Tune: English folk melody I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink, and live.” I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him. CCLI #

“ I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say ” #493 Words: Horatio Bonar, Tune: English folk melody I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light; look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my Star, my Sun; and in that light of life I'll walk till traveling days are done. CCLI #

“Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58:6-12

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him.

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58:6-12 Acts of worship & devotion not Sabbath alone exploit your workers quarreling and strife fighting To humble themselves more than bowing one’s head wearing sackcloth and ashes

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the L ORD will be your rear guard.

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: Then you will call, and the L ORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. “If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, 10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.

“” “Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58: The L ORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. 12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

“Games with the hungry” Luke 4:14-21, Isaiah 58:6-12