BULLETINS
Bulletin 105
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
“We will Glorify”
Call to Worship
Jaynette Miller
Isaiah 11:1-5
Praise & Worship in Song
Mixed Quartet
“Joys are Flowing as a River”
“As the Deer”
Scripture Reading
1 Peter 4:1-11
Brian Lightner
Offering
“On the Jericho Road”
“It’s A Way of Thinking”
Since Christ Suffered, Arm Yourselves
Pastor Brad
Songs of Devotion
“Be Thou My Vision”
#300 MH
Sending
Marlo Duerksen
Postlude
“Open the Eyes of my Heart”
Pianist: Lindsey Wedel
Bethesda Worship Service is today at 1:00 p.m.
Announcement
We’re Welcoming Autumn with a Potluck! Please join us on September 22 after Worship Service. Bring a favorite dish to share.
Fifth Quarter at Goessel Church on Friday, September 13! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer for items to donate, and if you would like to help, talk to Lynette Duerksen or Elaine Unruh.
The Moms’ Group that meets Monday mornings is beginning on September 16. They will meet from 9:30-11:00 a.m. here at church. Childcare is provided. They are looking for additional childcare helpers! Contact Lindsay Lightner (620-381-3718) if interested in helping
You were born with a purpose – discover your spiritual gifts!
We are excited to invite you to a six-week series of transformative
lessons on spiritual gifts beginning September 22 at 9:00 a.m. in the High School Sunday School room. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Bethesda Pillars Banquet – Mark your calendars now for November 3 at Tabor Mennonite Church – There will be a drive thru option as well as a plated meal with entertainment. More details to come!
The annual Goessel Area Harvest Giving Walk is less than a month away. This year’s route (between 1 and 6 miles) will begin at Goessel Church on Sunday, October 6 at 1:30 p.m. Find a donation envelope on the table in the foyer and start your fundraising today! Donations go to support MCC and the local Tabor Church Food Pantry.
Upcoming Events
- September 10: Elders Meeting
- September 13: Fifth Quarter – after football game
- September 16: Moms’ Bible Study – 9:30-11:00 a.m.
- September 22: Spiritual Gifts Series – 9:00 a.m.
- September 22: Potluck following Worship Service
- September 22: Pilgrimage Tour – 3:00-5:00 p.m. Alexanderwohl
- October 5: Harvest Festival & Neighborhood Market
- October 6: Harvest Giving Walk – 1:30 at Goessel Church
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 77
September 8, 2024
No. 36
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Attendance September 1:
66
Offering:
$3,500.00
Kids’ Korner:
Pete Flaming
Next Week’s Music:
Hymns
Next Week’s Pianist:
Harriet Woelk
Bulletins 104
Worship Jesus
Prelude
Call to Worship
Jaynette Miller
Psalm 34:1-3, 11-14, 19-22
Praise & Worship in Song
Lynnette, Rick & Denise
“Holy is The Lord”
“Great Are You Lord”
Scripture Reading
1 Peter 3:8-17
Brian Lightner
Offering
Kids’ Korner
Bonnie Ratzlaff
“Finally, All of You …”
Whoever Desires to Love Life
Pastor Brad
Songs of Devotion
“The Goodness of God”
Sending
Marlo Duerksen
Postlude
Pianist: Lindsey Wedel
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Brian Bisbee and Jake Schmidt. Brian will be sharing the message and Jake will lead praise and worship in song.
Announcement 1
The Moms’ Group that meets Monday mornings is beginning on September 16. They will meet from 9:30-11:00 a.m. here at church. Childcare is provided. They are looking for additional childcare helpers! Contact Lindsay Lightner (620-381-3718) if interested in helping.
Everyone is invited to Coffee and Christ here at church on September 7 at 9:30 a.m. Bring a friend, and come sample tasty coffees, dine on homemade coffeecake, and listen to the inspiring journey of how God worked to bring about Legacy Farms and its outreach programs. Please RSVP to goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com by Sunday, September 1.
Fifth Quarter at Goessel Church on Friday, September 13! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer for items to donate, and if you would like to help, talk to Lynette Duerksen or Elaine Unruh.
You were born with a purpose – discover your spiritual gifts!
We are excited to invite you to a six-week series of transformative
lessons on spiritual gifts beginning September 22 at 9:00 a.m. in the High School Sunday School room. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Upcoming Events
- September 7: Coffee and Christ – 9:30 a.m.
- September 8: Bethesda Worship Service – 1:00 p.m.
- September 10: Elders Meeting
- September 13: Fifth Quarter – after football game
- September 16: Moms’ Bible Study – 9:30-11:00 a.m.
- September 22: Spiritual Gifts Series – 9:00 a.m.
- September 22: Potluck following Worship Service
- October 5: Harvest Festive and Neighborhood Market
- October 6: Harvest Giving Walk – 1:30 p.m.
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 77
September 1, 2024
No. 35
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance August 25:
87
Offering:
$2,515.00
Next Week’s Music:
Mixed Quartet
Next Week’s Pianist:
Harriet Woelk
Bulletins 103
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus/Precious Jesus”
Call to Worship
Jaynette Miller
Psalm 121 & Ps. 91:1
Praise & Worship in Song
Rejoice Team
“My Jesus”
“I Will Fear No Evil”
“Your Love Defends Me”
Scripture Reading
1 Peter 3:1-7
Dallas Boese
Offering
Kids’ Korner
Taylor Wedel
“The First Church”
God Creates/Redeems the First Race
Pastor Brad
Songs of Devotion
“I Will Fear No Evil”
Sending
Marlo Duerksen
Postlude
Pianist: Lindsey Wedel
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Brian Bisbee and Jake Schmidt. Brian will be sharing the message and Jake will lead praise and worship in song.
Announcement 1
The Moms’ Group that meets Monday mornings in the fall and spring is looking for additional childcare helpers! Contact Lindsay Lightner (620-381-3718) if interested in helping.
Tabor Mennonite Church invites you to join us for our annual Mennograss event on Sunday, August 25! A supper consisting of grilled hamburgers, hotdog, sides and homemade ice cream will start at 5:45 and music will start around 6:00. This event is free to the Goessel community, but donations to help cover expenses are welcome. We hope that you will join us at the Tabor Church park for this evening of food, fellowship and live music.
Everyone is invited to Coffee and Christ here at church on September 7 at 9:30 a.m. Bring a friend, and come sample tasty coffees, dine on homemade coffeecake, and listen to the inspiring journey of how God worked to bring about Legacy Farms and its outreach programs. Please RSVP to goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com by Sunday, September 1.
The Fourth Monday Family History & Genealogy Group will meet on Monday, August 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m., in the Goessel City Building Community Room. Several individuals will be sharing about the life and service of Goessel’s Country Midwife. The presentation is entitled “Remembering Margaretha.” Information will also be shared about a new book recently released telling the fascinating story of the midwife and her family. Copies will be available for purchase. The meeting is free and open to the public. If you know of anyone who might be interested in joining us, feel free to invite them. For more information, call either Fern Bartel at the Goessel Museum (620-367-8200) or Anna Beth Birky (620-386-0381).
Please let the church office know your email address if you are not receiving weekly emails and would like to. Also, church mailboxes are available to anyone who would like one. Drop a note in the office or email goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com |
Announcement 2
September Birthdays
- 02 Mark Woelk
- 03 Bradley Haynes
- 04 Lonnie Hiebert
- 07 Brian Lightner
- 07 Jackson Haynes
- 12 Miranda Tyler
- 13 Juan Castro
- 15 Craig Abbas
- 15 Brandon Moore
- 17 Daniel Lightner
- 21 Elaine Unruh
- 26 Bane Spurlin
- 28 Jolynn Voth
September Anniversaries
- 05 John & Elaine Unruh
- 07 Sid & Bonnie Ratzlaff
- 07 Larry & Brenda Buller
- 08 Jeff & Barb Unruh
- 22 Chad & Taylor Wedel
- 22 Anthony & Amanda Voth
Upcoming Events
- August 26: The Fourth Monday Family History & Genealogy Group
- September 7: Coffee and Christ – 9:30 a.m. Goessel Church
- September 8: Bethesda Worship Service – 1:00 p.m.
- September 10: Elders Meeting
- September 22: Spiritual Gifts Series – 9:00 a.m. H.S. S.S. Room
- October 5: Harvest Festival
- October 5: Neighborhood Market
- October 6: Harvest Giving Walk – 1:30 p.m. Beginning at Goessel Church
Notes
You were born with a purpose ~ discover your spiritual gifts! We are excited to invite you to a six-week series of transformative lessons on spiritual gifts beginning September 22. These sessions are designed to help you discover, understand, and embrace the unique gifts that the Spirit has bestowed upon each of us.
📅 Date: Starting September 22
🕒 Time: 9:00
📍 Location: High School Sunday School room
In these lessons, you will:
- Explore various spiritual gifts and their roles within our faith community.
- Learn practical ways to identify and develop your own gifts.
- Engage in meaningful discussions to enhance your spiritual journey.
Whether you’re new to spiritual gifts or looking to deepen your understanding, these lessons are for everyone seeking to enrich their faith and contribute in meaningful ways to their family and community.
If you are interested, see the sign-up sheet posted in the lobby or email Deena Boese at deenaboese@gmail.com.
We look forward to embarking on this enlightening journey together!
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 77
August 25, 2024
No. 34
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance August 18:
87
Offering:
$1,463.00
Next Week’s Kids’ Korner:
Gayle Voth
Next Week’s Music:
Lynnette, Rick & Denise
Bulletins 102
Worship Jesus
Prelude
Call to Worship
Brian Lightner
Praise & Worship in Song
“Jesus, I Just Want to Thank You”
Scripture Reading
1 Peter 2:1-5
Dallas Boese
Offering
Kids’ Korner
Taylor Wedel
“The Ceiling of the Called”
that you may proclaim His excellencies
Pastor Brad
Songs of Devotion
Sending
Marlo Duerksen
Postlude
Pianist: Lindsey Wedel
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Brian Bisbee and Jake Schmidt. Brian will be sharing the message and Jake will lead praise and worship in song.
Announcements
We will be leading Bethesda Worship Service today at 1:00 p.m.
Tabor Mennonite Church invites you to join us for our annual Mennograss event on Sunday, August 25! A supper consisting of grilled hamburgers, hotdog, sides and homemade ice cream will start at 5:45 and music will start around 6:00. This event is free to the Goessel community, but donations to help cover expenses are welcome. We hope that you will join us at the Tabor Church park for this evening of food, fellowship and live music.
Everyone is invited to Coffee and Christ here at church on September 7 at 9:30 a.m. Bring a friend, and come sample tasty coffees, dine on homemade coffeecake, and listen to the inspiring journey of how God worked to bring about Legacy Farms and its outreach programs. Please RSVP to goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com by Sunday, September 1.
Please let the church office know your email address if you are not receiving weekly emails and would like to. Also, church mailboxes are available to anyone who would like one. Drop a note in the office or email goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com |
Upcoming Events
- August 13: Elders Meeting
- August 22: First day of school
- September 7: Coffee and Christ – 9:30 a.m. Goessel Church
- September 10: Elders Meeting
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 77
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Offering:
Next Week’s Music:
Bulletins 101
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“Heart of Worship”
Call to Worship
Brian Lightner
Psalm 19:1-10
Praise & Worship in Song
Lynnette & Lindsey
“Let Them See You”
“Clean”
Scripture Reading
1 Peter 1:1-2, 13-21
Dallas Boese
Offering
Jake & Kathy Schmidt
Kids’ Korner
Vi Penner
“To the Elect …. PREPARE”
Following Christ Requires GRIT
Pastor Brad
Songs of Devotion
“I Come to the Garden” vs. 1
“There is a Redeemer”
Sending
Marlo Duerksen
Postlude
Pianist: Lindsey Wedel
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Brian Bisbee and Jake Schmidt. Brian will be sharing the message and Jake will lead praise and worship in song.
Announcements
Everyone is welcome to join us for potluck following Worship Service.
Bethesda Worship Service is today at 1:00 p.m.
This Sunday we will begin a new series of sermons from 1 & 2 Peter. We will focus on 1 Peter 6-7 weeks and then on 2 Peter 1:5-9 to coincide with the adult study on Spiritual Gifts. We’ll then conclude 2 Peter in November.
Tonight all 6th-8th graders (from the previous school year) are invited for an evening of slip ‘n slide activities and ice cream sundaes from 6:30-8:00 p.m. We will meet at the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church shelter house area. Please wear clothes that can get wet and bring your favorite ice cream topping to share. Questions? Contact Kristi Unruh or Megan Duerksen. Additional info can also be found on the Goessel Community Jr. High Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you at this summer send-off!
Tabor Mennonite Church invites you to join us for our annual Mennograss event on Sunday, August 25! A supper consisting of grilled hamburgers, hotdog, sides and homemade ice cream will start at 5:45 and music will start around 6:00. This event is free to the Goessel community, but donations to help cover expenses are welcome. We hope that you will join us at the Tabor Church park for this evening of food, fellowship and live music.
Country Threshing Days is now history, a wonderful gathering of family, friends, and visitors learning about our past and making lasting memories. On behalf of the Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum, I wish to thank everyone that contributed in some way to this year’s activities, be it giving of your time and talents, financial donations, or attending the events; all was truly appreciated. ~Aileen Esau, Treasurer
Upcoming Events
- August 13: Elders Meeting
- August 22: First day of school
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 77
August 11, 2024
No. 32
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance August 4:
81
Offering:
$2,861.00
Next Week’s Music:
Mixed Quartet
Next Week’s Pianist:
DJ Freeman
Next Week’s Kids’ Korner:
Taylor Wedel
Bulletins 100
Worship Jesus
Prelude
“There is a Redeemer”
Call to Worship
Jaynette Miller
Psalm 34:1-10
Praise & Worship in Song
Israel Smith
“Here is Love”
“Nothing But the Blood”
Scripture Reading
Acts 15:6-13
Dallas Boese
Offering
“We’re Marching to Zion”
Jake & Kathy Schmidt
Kids’ Korner
Vi Penner
“It Is a Grace Awakening”
Pastor Brad
Songs of Devotion
”Marvelous Grace of our Loving Lord”
#151 MWB
Sending
Marlo Duerksen
Postlude
“Jesus Loves Me”
Pianist: Harriet Woelk
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Brian Bisbee and Jake Schmidt. Brian will be sharing the message and Jake will lead praise and worship in song.
Announcements
Please join us next Sunday for a potluck following our service. You are welcome to bring your favorite dish to share.
Blood Drive: Between your summer activities and vacations, please make time to donate blood on August 5, between 1:00-6:00 pm at the Goessel Church. Give a single unit or Power Red double unit donation. Sign up at redcrossblood.org. For more information contact Nancy Stucky 620-747-0081.
All 6th-8th graders (from the previous school year) are invited for an evening of slip ‘n slide activities and ice cream sundaes on Sunday, Aug. 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m. We will meet at the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church shelter house area. Please wear clothes that can get wet and bring your favorite ice cream topping to share. Questions? Contact Kristi Unruh or Megan Duerksen. Additional info can also be found on the Goessel Community Jr. High Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you at this summer send-off!
Upcoming Events
- August 5: Blood Drive – 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
- August 7: Marion County Prayers for Our Schools Night – 7:00 p.m.
- August 11: Second Sunday Social – Potluck following our service
- August 11: Bethesda Worship Service – 1:00 p.m.
- August 11: Area Jr. High Event at Alexanderwohl – 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
- August 13: Elders Meeting
THE WORD
The Holy Spirit
Everyone Welcome
GOESSEL CHURCH
Lead Pastor Brad Penner: cell – 620-532-1400
Pastor Brad’s email – darev55@yahoo.com
Website www.goesselchurch.org
Ph# 620-367-2446
Sunday School 9:20 a.m
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Church e-mail goesselchurchsecretary@outlook.com
Vol. 77
August 4, 2024
No. 31
Weekly Events
Sunday School Classes every Sunday for Toddlers, Preschool, early Elementary, & High School ages starting at 9:20
Women’s Prayer Meeting On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. there is a gathering of women to pray here.
Women’s Bible Study On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, women gather here at 9:00 a.m. for Bible study. Leda Graybill is leading the study.
Women’s Coffee On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a women’s coffee group meets at 9:00 a.m. at the City Building.
Men’s Bible Study Each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. there is a men’s Bible study in the Tabor Church Fellowship Hall.
Attendance July 28:
102
Offering:
$2,1340.01
Next Week’s Kids’ Korner:
Vi Penner
Next Week’s Music:
Lynnette & Lindsey
Next Week’s Pianist:
Lindsey Wedel