Prelude
Lighting The Peace Lamp
Peace Hymn	Let there be light	MH	455
Call To Worship			Psalm 92:1-4
	It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High;
	to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night,
	to the music of the lute and the harp, the melody of the lyre.
	For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy.
Hymns Of Praise	Sing praise to God Joyful, joyful, we adore thee	MH MH	21 13
Scripture	Ephesians 5:18-20
*Hymns	May the grace Glorious things of thee are spoken	MH MH	647 376
Scripture	Psalm 98:4-6 Psalm 46:10
Hymn Of Comfort	Be still, my soul	MH	73
Congregational At Prayer
Announcements
Offering
*Hymns	How great thou art The love of God	MH MH	535 538
Scripture	Psalm 71:22-24
Hymn	I know that my Redeemer lives	MH	565
Reflection / Response
*Sending Hymn	Now the day is over	MH	490
*Benediction

*All who are able, please stand

Prayer Requests

Each Sunday, we light our lamp as a reminder to pray for peace.

Pray for those with health issues, those in prison, and persons looking for jobs.

Pray for an end to racism, war, and all injustices.

Anna Eynard was struck by a car in Brookings on Wednesday, February 1. The x-ray of her ankle was inconclusive. Anna's prayer request is that it is not broken. She is using crutches and must stay off that foot for the time being.

Pray for people resettling in southern Sudan after years of war. Pray for peace and for David Jal as he travels there on his mission of aid to his hometown.

Pray for the Central Plains Mennonite Conference board meeting on Saturday, February 11, at East Union Mennonite Church near Kalona, Iowa. Agenda items include conversation with staff, how the work of the committees is aligned with our mission, budget revisions, and reporting on fundraising.

Laura Schlabach of Mennonite Mission Network has ministered in Mongolia with Mennonite Mission Network for nearly two decades. Pray with her as she discerns whether God is calling her to Altan Soembo, a new location within the country.

Announcements

WEEKLY PRAYER: Pray with others from SMMC at noon on Wednesdays, using the Anabaptist Prayer Book.

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP, February 22, at 7:00 pm will be a time of preparation and self-reflection before God at the beginning of Lent.

THE CHRIST THE PANTOCRATER BANNER on display in our sanctuary this month is on loan from its owner/creator, Michelle Hofer. An explanation is available on the back table. Michelle will join us on February 12 to share more about this banner.

COMPANIONS IN CHRIST (Deepening Prayer) sessions for spiritual formation will begin in February. See the sign-up sheet.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY after a pizza lunch to work on our mission and goals.

HY-VEE CARDS may be ordered TODAY!

LIFE LINE SCREENING, a preventive health event is being held at East Side Presbyterian Church, Monday, February 6.

MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE INVITES EVERYONE to a public meeting to share updates on MCC work and hear from special guest Ron DeWeerd, Foods Resource Bank Director of Resource Development from Rock Valley, IA. The meeting will be in the Pioneer Hall dining room of Freeman Academy at 7:00 pm on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Please call the MCC Freeman office at with questions.

HIKING THE APPLACHIAN TRAIL FUNDRAISER for SWAN LAKE CHRISTIAN CAMP. Read about this adventure by Renee and Alison Neufeld which begins in April. A letter giving more information is available on the back table.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MENNONITE CHURCH USA! On February 1, 2012, our denomination turned 10 years old. We invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone and giving thanks for the countless amazing ways God's Spirit has been at work among us in this last decade--in our lives and relationships, in our congregations and communities, in our agencies and organizations. May God bless each of our congregations and strengthen us all in our efforts to live out our denominational vision: God calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that God's healing and hope flow through us to the world.

A FUND RAISER FOR THE WORK of Mennonite Central Committee is being planned for Saturday, March 17, 2012. A verenike meal will be served from 4-6 pm at First Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake, MN after which the event will move to Mt. Lake Christian School. A regular Auction will be held as well as a Silent Auction beginning at 6:30 pm. Save this date on your calendar and plan to attend. More information will be coming in February. Items for the auctions are welcome. Note: A Minn-Kota Sale will not be held in Sioux Falls arena this year.

SAVE THE DATE! The 17^th annual Taste of Cultures Silent Auction & Ethnic Dinner is Saturday, March 31, 2012. We're collecting donations for the silent auction, so feel free to pass any items of value our way. Tickets will be on sale starting in February, so be on the lookout!

EXPLORING FOODS AND FARMING: THE MYTH OF SUSTAINABILITY conference will be held March 2-3 at Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Washington IA. See the brochure on the bulletin board.

"THE PARADOX OF POWER: BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF AUTHORITY" with J. Nelson Kraybill is a one-day workshop on Saturday, February 25 at Manson Mennonite Church, Manson, Iowa. A brochure is posted on the bulletin board. Express your interest in attending to Pastor Rosie or one of the deacons (Jim Ensz, Cheryl Lehmann).

NEW SMMC CHURCH DIRECTORIES are available.

THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held Sunday, April 15.

TACO LUNCH Sunday, February 12. Please sign-up to bring something for making tacos.