September 9, 2007 – Announcements

OOPS! Sorry this was posted late.

CONGRATULATIONS to Rhonda and Brandon Umble on the birth of Grant Jordan Umble on September 4. Ken and Marilyn Umble are the proud grandparents.

MISSIONARY SUPPORT
Everyone is invited to Maple Grove Mini-Golf Night at Village Greens in Strasburg on Friday, September 28 at 7:00 pm. A portion of the ticket sales will go toward Ryan and Bethany Umble’s missionary support fund.

MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE is responding to the drought areas in Pennsylvania. Can you donate hay, corn, corn silage or funds? Contact 717-768-4670 or Aldi King from our congregation. 2700 tons of silage has been collected at the King farm to date.

LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER (LIFT) will begin on September 25 with a Welcome Back Luau.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEEDS
Sunday School teachers are needed. Specifically needed is a helper for the kindergarten class and a half-time teacher for the 3-4 year old class until March. Contact Denyce Copeland if you can help.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Next Sunday we welcome Becky Yoder Boll and Pastor Ed Glover. Becky will speak to a combined meeting of the adult/youth Sunday School classes in the sanctuary. She will talk about her work with Urban Impact Pittsburgh. The Rev. Dr. Ed Glover, Founder of Global Impact and President of Urban Impact Foundation, will preach. A fellowship meal will follow worship.

GRANDPARENTS DAY
The Family Life Commission will recognize grandparents next Sunday, September 16. “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother …” (Apostle Paul to Timothy, 2 Timothy 1:5) (Sponsored by the Maple Grove Family Life Commission)

THE 6TH ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE will be held at Dutch-Way on September 22. Volunteers are needed to help collect food. Food items will be donated to the Octorara School District Food Bank. (Sponsored by the Maple Grove Evangelism & Service Commission)

ITEMS NEEDED The Sewing Circle is collecting hand towels and bars of soap (any size) for MCC. Please place them in the box in the foyer.

A LADIES BIBLE STUDY began on Wednesday September 5 at 9:15 am. The next meeting is September 19. Contact Darlene Groff for more information.

DEDICATION OF CHURCH BUILDING ADDITION
On September 9 we will dedicate our church meeting house. Morning service will be as usual. At noon we will have a congregational meal; please sign up if you will join us for lunch. Children’s activities will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. The building dedication service will take place at 2:00 and open house will follow the service until 5:00 pm.

MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH ANNUAL MEETING will be held on Sunday, September 16 at 7:00 pm. All members should attend. Annual reports were distributed on August 26.

HOUSE OF HIS CREATION will hold it’s annual Fundraising Golf Tournament at Moccasin Run Golf Course on Septmeber 14. Contact Michelle at 717-442-4890 or online www.holc.org for more information.

Have you had your Fall tune-up?
Mennonite Publishing Network, in cooperation with local individuals, is offering workshops on education for all ages and worship, at Souderton Mennonite Church on September 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Pastor Steve or go on-line at franconiaconference.org for more information and registration. Register now!