Sunday, November 25
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Decisions that Unite Us in Christ” Romans 14:13 to 15:6 (Pastor Steve)
12:00 noon – Evangelism and Service Commission
Tuesday, November 27
8:00 am – Prayer and Praise
7:00 pm – Family Life Commission
Wednesday, November 28
9:15 am – Women’s Precept Bible Study (1 Corinthians 15-16)
6:00 pm – Family Night “Hanging of the Greens” MYF will participate. Chili will be served.
Thursday, November 29
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer at Church
6:00 pm – Red and Pink Hat Ladies will meet at the home of Francesca Crane.
Sunday, December 2 (First Sunday of Advent)
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Getting Ready for Christmas” Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 24:36-44 (Pastor Steve)
1:00 pm – CPR / AED Training
6:30 pm – Evening Worship “Christmas Hymn and Carol Sing”
Friday, November 23, 2007
November 25, 2007 – Announcements
Every Sunday is a family reunion for the family of God. If you notice that one of the “family” is not here, please let them know that they were missed.
A HUNTER'S PRAYER
Dear Lord, May all hunters be blessed with your grace. To all who wander the fields and forests, may you guide them safely back to camp. Thank you for the blessings of venison meat. Let the hunters always remember it is a gift from you. Thank you also for the hunting knowledge, fellowship and outdoor experiences you give the hunters. May they always remember these blessings from you. Amen.
(ELCA NW Synod of Wisconsin)
During November we consider some of the recommendations made by our church consultant. As Christians in communion with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church all of us should:
-Assume the best.
-Speak the truth in the appropriate settings, in respectful ways.
-Once a decision is made, live with it, even if you don’t like it. Stop re-doing decisions in the parking lot.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who helped with Ken & Marilyn’s Cow Sale. We raised $2,300 at the food stand. This will be divided between the building fund and the youth group.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us for the “Hanging of the Greens” on Wednesday, November 28. Chili will be served beginning at 6:00 pm (thanks to the Evangelism and Service Commission) and we will decorate the church building following supper. The Junior Youth will have a cookie bake that evening; cookie dough will be provided. (This event is sponsored by the Christian Education Commission)
The Red and Pink Hat Ladies will meet on Thursday, November 29 at 6:00 pm at the home of Francesca Crane. There will be Soup, Salad and Dessert, and a fun time for all.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2008
We are sponsoring two mission teams this year, January 12-19 and 19-26. Please sign-up on the sheet posted in the reception. See Eric or Sue Nafziger for more information.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
Christmas is coming! Kim Miller will direct the Christmas Program. Please take time to sign-up on the sheet in the foyer. The children will rehearse on Sundays during Junior Church time starting this week.
Training for CPR and AED will be on Sunday, December 2 following worship. Anyone interested should see Cathy Case to sign up. The cost is $25 and includes American Heart Association licensed training for CPR and AED for response to an adult, child and infant. There are only two spots left in the class.
Sunday School Resources
Our youth and adult Sunday school classes use curriculum based on the uniform series. We offer a number of resources for further study into the Sunday school lesson.
“Purpose” is the discipleship magazine for older youth and adults and is distributed in weekly parts. Contact the church office if you do not already receive this in your church mail box.
“Rejoice!” is a daily devotional guide that uses the Daily Bible Readings. You can receive this quarterly in your mailbox.
“Adult Bible Study Online” provides special insight and application for the weekly Sunday school lesson. Look for this at www.mph.org/abs.
HELP! Helpers for the 2 year old class are needed during worship time. Next quarter teachers are needed for the Kindergarten class. Substitutes are always needed for all ages. Contact Denyce Copeland if you feel called to this ministry.
The Women’s Precept Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 9:15 am; this week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15-16, “What happens when you die?” All women are invited. Childcare is provided. This is the final meeting until after the holidays.
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. This week they will join the Church Family Night as we gather for the “Hanging of the Greens.”
PARTICIPATION IN THE GREATER BODY OF CHRIST
(Contact the Church Office or check out the bulletin board in the main foyer for more information about any of these items)
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TO BENEFIT OTHERS
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to a “Community Shopping Night” on Thursday, December 6, 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Ten Thousand Villages, Main Street at Exton, 271 Main St. Fifteen percent of the proceeds will benefit our mission to end homelessness for single mothers. At 8:00 PM there will be a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts. For more information call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Sponsors Presentation on Switzerland’s “Anabaptist Year 2007”
On Monday, December 3, at 7 pm, at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society will sponsor an illustrated presentation entitled, ?Switzerland?s Täuferjahr 07: A Celebration of Anabaptism in Story and Visuals.? Members of the USA Liaison Team for Anabaptist Year 2007 ? Sam Wenger, Lois Ann Mast, Joanne and Don Siegrist ? will be speaking and presenting DVD footage about the exciting events that took place this summer in Switzerland.
This event will take place at 7 pm at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, located along Route 72 north of Lancaster, just outside of East Petersburg, PA. This quarterly meeting of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society is free and open to the public. All are welcome. More information is available from the Society at (717) 393-9745; contact Beth Graybill, Society director.
MCUSA Web Content Manager Job Opening
Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership seeks a full-time Web Content Manager to join its Communications team in its Newton or Elkhart office. The Web Content Manager will play a key role in developing and enhancing Mennonite Church USA's Web presence as well as ensure that content on the denomination's Web site is consistent with Mennonite Church USA's missional priorities and overall communications strategy. This position provides a unique opportunity to impact and impart Mennonite Church USA's mission, goals and resources through technology and multimedia.
For a detailed job description or to submit a resume, cover letter and work samples, contact Executive Leadership Human Resources at HR@MennoniteUSA.org or call 1-866-866-2872 and ask for Executive Leadership Human Resources. Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and Racial/Ethnic people to apply.
A HUNTER'S PRAYER
Dear Lord, May all hunters be blessed with your grace. To all who wander the fields and forests, may you guide them safely back to camp. Thank you for the blessings of venison meat. Let the hunters always remember it is a gift from you. Thank you also for the hunting knowledge, fellowship and outdoor experiences you give the hunters. May they always remember these blessings from you. Amen.
(ELCA NW Synod of Wisconsin)
During November we consider some of the recommendations made by our church consultant. As Christians in communion with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church all of us should:
-Assume the best.
-Speak the truth in the appropriate settings, in respectful ways.
-Once a decision is made, live with it, even if you don’t like it. Stop re-doing decisions in the parking lot.
THANK YOU
Thank you to all who helped with Ken & Marilyn’s Cow Sale. We raised $2,300 at the food stand. This will be divided between the building fund and the youth group.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us for the “Hanging of the Greens” on Wednesday, November 28. Chili will be served beginning at 6:00 pm (thanks to the Evangelism and Service Commission) and we will decorate the church building following supper. The Junior Youth will have a cookie bake that evening; cookie dough will be provided. (This event is sponsored by the Christian Education Commission)
The Red and Pink Hat Ladies will meet on Thursday, November 29 at 6:00 pm at the home of Francesca Crane. There will be Soup, Salad and Dessert, and a fun time for all.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2008
We are sponsoring two mission teams this year, January 12-19 and 19-26. Please sign-up on the sheet posted in the reception. See Eric or Sue Nafziger for more information.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
Christmas is coming! Kim Miller will direct the Christmas Program. Please take time to sign-up on the sheet in the foyer. The children will rehearse on Sundays during Junior Church time starting this week.
Training for CPR and AED will be on Sunday, December 2 following worship. Anyone interested should see Cathy Case to sign up. The cost is $25 and includes American Heart Association licensed training for CPR and AED for response to an adult, child and infant. There are only two spots left in the class.
Sunday School Resources
Our youth and adult Sunday school classes use curriculum based on the uniform series. We offer a number of resources for further study into the Sunday school lesson.
“Purpose” is the discipleship magazine for older youth and adults and is distributed in weekly parts. Contact the church office if you do not already receive this in your church mail box.
“Rejoice!” is a daily devotional guide that uses the Daily Bible Readings. You can receive this quarterly in your mailbox.
“Adult Bible Study Online” provides special insight and application for the weekly Sunday school lesson. Look for this at www.mph.org/abs.
HELP! Helpers for the 2 year old class are needed during worship time. Next quarter teachers are needed for the Kindergarten class. Substitutes are always needed for all ages. Contact Denyce Copeland if you feel called to this ministry.
The Women’s Precept Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 9:15 am; this week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15-16, “What happens when you die?” All women are invited. Childcare is provided. This is the final meeting until after the holidays.
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. This week they will join the Church Family Night as we gather for the “Hanging of the Greens.”
PARTICIPATION IN THE GREATER BODY OF CHRIST
(Contact the Church Office or check out the bulletin board in the main foyer for more information about any of these items)
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TO BENEFIT OTHERS
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to a “Community Shopping Night” on Thursday, December 6, 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Ten Thousand Villages, Main Street at Exton, 271 Main St. Fifteen percent of the proceeds will benefit our mission to end homelessness for single mothers. At 8:00 PM there will be a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts. For more information call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Sponsors Presentation on Switzerland’s “Anabaptist Year 2007”
On Monday, December 3, at 7 pm, at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society will sponsor an illustrated presentation entitled, ?Switzerland?s Täuferjahr 07: A Celebration of Anabaptism in Story and Visuals.? Members of the USA Liaison Team for Anabaptist Year 2007 ? Sam Wenger, Lois Ann Mast, Joanne and Don Siegrist ? will be speaking and presenting DVD footage about the exciting events that took place this summer in Switzerland.
This event will take place at 7 pm at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, located along Route 72 north of Lancaster, just outside of East Petersburg, PA. This quarterly meeting of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society is free and open to the public. All are welcome. More information is available from the Society at (717) 393-9745; contact Beth Graybill, Society director.
MCUSA Web Content Manager Job Opening
Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership seeks a full-time Web Content Manager to join its Communications team in its Newton or Elkhart office. The Web Content Manager will play a key role in developing and enhancing Mennonite Church USA's Web presence as well as ensure that content on the denomination's Web site is consistent with Mennonite Church USA's missional priorities and overall communications strategy. This position provides a unique opportunity to impact and impart Mennonite Church USA's mission, goals and resources through technology and multimedia.
For a detailed job description or to submit a resume, cover letter and work samples, contact Executive Leadership Human Resources at HR@MennoniteUSA.org or call 1-866-866-2872 and ask for Executive Leadership Human Resources. Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and Racial/Ethnic people to apply.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
November 18, 2007 – This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, November 18
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Speak the Truth in Love” Ephesians 4:1-16 (Pastor Steve)
Wednesday, November 21
9:15 am - Precept Bible Study Class for women.
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm – Community Thanksgiving Service at Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church in Christiana
Thursday, November 22
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer Meeting at Church
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Sunday, November 25
8:45 am - Prayer
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Decisions that Unite Us in Christ” Romans 14:13 to 15:6 (Pastor Steve) Pray for safety for those who are hunting.
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Speak the Truth in Love” Ephesians 4:1-16 (Pastor Steve)
Wednesday, November 21
9:15 am - Precept Bible Study Class for women.
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm – Community Thanksgiving Service at Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church in Christiana
Thursday, November 22
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer Meeting at Church
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Sunday, November 25
8:45 am - Prayer
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Decisions that Unite Us in Christ” Romans 14:13 to 15:6 (Pastor Steve) Pray for safety for those who are hunting.
November 18, 2007 – Announcements
Every Sunday is a family reunion for the family of God. We miss you when you are not with us.
We thank all who helped with the food stand, donated time and food, helped move tables and chairs and many other things for the Ken Umble Cow Sale. We will announce the amount raised for the building fund and the youth fund once all the accounts are figured out. It was great to see so many helping.
During November we consider some of the recommendations made by our church consultant. As Christians in communion with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church all of us should:
- Assume the best
- Speak the truth in the appropriate settings, in respectful ways.
- Once a decision is made, live with it, even if you don’t like it. Stop re-doing decisions in the parking lot.
COMING EVENTS
Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm at the Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church, 23 Green Street in Christiana. One of our Maple Grove worship teams will lead worship. Communion (Lord’s Supper) will be celebrated.
The MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Red / Pink Hat ladies will meet on November 29 at 6:00 pm at the home of Francesca Crane. Please contact Francesca by November 25.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
PRECEPTS FOR LADIES is a women’s Bible study held on Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 am. This week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15, “What if you die, and Jesus wasn’t resurrected? Childcare is provided. Contact Darlene Groff if you have any questions.
An CPR and AED training course will be taught at Maple Grove on Sunday, December 2. Bring your lunch and stay after church. Cost is $25 and a certificate will be awarded by the American Heart Association. Contact Cathy Case for more information. There are only two places left in the class.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Bridge of Hope is collecting shoe boxes for a Christmas project. Please bring leave them in the foyer by November 25.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2008 - We are sponsoring two mission teams this year, January 12-19 and 19-26. Sign up soon. Contact Eric or Sue Nafziger for more information. Note that passports are required to travel to the DR this year.
Helpers are needed for the 2-year-old class during worship. Other volunteers are needed; contact Denyce Copeland if you can help.
We thank all who helped with the food stand, donated time and food, helped move tables and chairs and many other things for the Ken Umble Cow Sale. We will announce the amount raised for the building fund and the youth fund once all the accounts are figured out. It was great to see so many helping.
During November we consider some of the recommendations made by our church consultant. As Christians in communion with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church all of us should:
- Assume the best
- Speak the truth in the appropriate settings, in respectful ways.
- Once a decision is made, live with it, even if you don’t like it. Stop re-doing decisions in the parking lot.
COMING EVENTS
Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm at the Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church, 23 Green Street in Christiana. One of our Maple Grove worship teams will lead worship. Communion (Lord’s Supper) will be celebrated.
The MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Red / Pink Hat ladies will meet on November 29 at 6:00 pm at the home of Francesca Crane. Please contact Francesca by November 25.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
PRECEPTS FOR LADIES is a women’s Bible study held on Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 am. This week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15, “What if you die, and Jesus wasn’t resurrected? Childcare is provided. Contact Darlene Groff if you have any questions.
An CPR and AED training course will be taught at Maple Grove on Sunday, December 2. Bring your lunch and stay after church. Cost is $25 and a certificate will be awarded by the American Heart Association. Contact Cathy Case for more information. There are only two places left in the class.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Bridge of Hope is collecting shoe boxes for a Christmas project. Please bring leave them in the foyer by November 25.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2008 - We are sponsoring two mission teams this year, January 12-19 and 19-26. Sign up soon. Contact Eric or Sue Nafziger for more information. Note that passports are required to travel to the DR this year.
Helpers are needed for the 2-year-old class during worship. Other volunteers are needed; contact Denyce Copeland if you can help.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
November 11, 2007 – This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, November 11
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Is God Great?” Exodus 5:1-4 (Mr. Dwayne Walton)
2:00 pm – Eighth Annual Pumpkin Olympics (Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus’)
Monday, November 12
7:00 pm – Finance Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 13
8:00 am – Prayer & Praise
9:15 am – LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) “Thanksgiving Centerpiece”
Wednesday, November 14
All Day - Maple Grove Sewing Circle
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) Laser tag at the Laserdome
7:00 pm – Adult Sunday School Teacher Meeting
Thursday, November 15
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer Meeting at Church
Saturday, November 17
All day – Maple Grove Food Stand at Ken Umble Cow Sale
Sunday, November 18
8:45 am - Prayer
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Speak the Truth in Love” Ephesians 4:1-16 (Pastor Steve)
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Is God Great?” Exodus 5:1-4 (Mr. Dwayne Walton)
2:00 pm – Eighth Annual Pumpkin Olympics (Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus’)
Monday, November 12
7:00 pm – Finance Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 13
8:00 am – Prayer & Praise
9:15 am – LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) “Thanksgiving Centerpiece”
Wednesday, November 14
All Day - Maple Grove Sewing Circle
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) Laser tag at the Laserdome
7:00 pm – Adult Sunday School Teacher Meeting
Thursday, November 15
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer Meeting at Church
Saturday, November 17
All day – Maple Grove Food Stand at Ken Umble Cow Sale
Sunday, November 18
8:45 am - Prayer
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “Speak the Truth in Love” Ephesians 4:1-16 (Pastor Steve)
November 11, 2007 – Announcements
Every Sunday is a family reunion for the family of God. We miss you when you are not with us.
We thank all who participated in our Second Annual Building Fund Auction. About $16,000 was raised for the building fund. The balance on the building project loan is $132,000. We give a big thank you to the Building Finance Committee for their work in preparing and implementing the auction.
November 11 is MAPLE GROVE MISSIONS SUNDAY. The offering will be given to the Mennonite Mission Network. http://www.mennonitemission.net/ We welcome Mr. Dwayne Walton, Director of the Parkesburg Point as our speaker in worship. http://theparkesburgpoint.com/
We thank all who stayed for the brief congregational meeting on November 4 following worship. The congregation voted to have the Finance Commission and Trustees pursue additional estimates for landscaping, retaining wall and steps to the playground. A proposal will be brought back to the church in the near future.
Congratulations to the Maple Grove Women’s Softball Team! They are the Manheim Township Recreation Department 2007 Women’s Softball Fall League Champions. Check out the trophy in the foyer.
COMING EVENTS
The MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This week the youth will go to the Laserdome for laser tag.
Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus will host the 8th Annual Pumpkin Olympics on Sunday, November 11 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be many pumpkin related activities; funds raised will benefit the Bethany & Ryan Umble Missionary Fund.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 17. Ken & Marilyn Umble are hosting a countywide cow sale at their farm. Maple Grove will run the lunch stand as a fund raiser. Profits will be split between the building fund and the youth group. Food donations and volunteers are needed. Contact Grace King for more information.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is a fellowship program for mothers of young children and meets on Wednesdays at 9:15 am. This week Melba King will teach how to make “Thanksgiving Centerpieces.” Classes for children are provided.
PRECEPTS FOR LADIES is a women’s Bible study held on Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 am. This week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15, “What if you die, and Jesus wasn’t resurrected? Childcare is provided. Contact Darlene Groff if you have any questions.
An CPR and AED training course will be taught at Maple Grove on Sunday, December 2. Bring your lunch and stay after church. Cost is $25 and a certificate will be awarded by the American Heart Association. Contact Cathy Case for more information.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Bridge of Hope is collecting shoe boxes for a Christmas project. Please bring leave them in the foyer by November 25.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2008 - We are sponsoring two mission teams this year, January 12-19 and 19-26. Sign up soon. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information. Note that passports are required to travel to the DR this year.
Needed: helpers for the 2-year-old class during worship. Other volunteers are needed; contact Denyce Copeland if you can help.
PARTICIPATION IN THE GREATER BODY OF CHRIST
(Contact the Church Office or check out the bulletin board in the main foyer for more information about any of these items)
West Fallowfield Christian School will hold their Annual Banquet on November 13 at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be followed by a dessert reception in the new gym. Rita Rhodes will speak on Forgiveness as exemplified by the Amish Community of Nickel Mines. An offering will be taken to support Operation Badget. Contact the school for more information, 610-593-5011.
Seniors United for Recreation and Fellowship (SURF) will meet on Wednesday, November 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church. A light lunch will be served.
The Penningtonville Presbyterian Church invites area residents over the age of sixty to their complimentary annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 17 at noon. RSVP to 610-593-2173.
The Factory Youth Center of Paradise, PA will hold a Bountiful Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, November 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 am at the Kinzer Fire Hall. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10.
We thank all who participated in our Second Annual Building Fund Auction. About $16,000 was raised for the building fund. The balance on the building project loan is $132,000. We give a big thank you to the Building Finance Committee for their work in preparing and implementing the auction.
November 11 is MAPLE GROVE MISSIONS SUNDAY. The offering will be given to the Mennonite Mission Network. http://www.mennonitemission.net/ We welcome Mr. Dwayne Walton, Director of the Parkesburg Point as our speaker in worship. http://theparkesburgpoint.com/
We thank all who stayed for the brief congregational meeting on November 4 following worship. The congregation voted to have the Finance Commission and Trustees pursue additional estimates for landscaping, retaining wall and steps to the playground. A proposal will be brought back to the church in the near future.
Congratulations to the Maple Grove Women’s Softball Team! They are the Manheim Township Recreation Department 2007 Women’s Softball Fall League Champions. Check out the trophy in the foyer.
COMING EVENTS
The MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This week the youth will go to the Laserdome for laser tag.
Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus will host the 8th Annual Pumpkin Olympics on Sunday, November 11 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. There will be many pumpkin related activities; funds raised will benefit the Bethany & Ryan Umble Missionary Fund.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 17. Ken & Marilyn Umble are hosting a countywide cow sale at their farm. Maple Grove will run the lunch stand as a fund raiser. Profits will be split between the building fund and the youth group. Food donations and volunteers are needed. Contact Grace King for more information.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is a fellowship program for mothers of young children and meets on Wednesdays at 9:15 am. This week Melba King will teach how to make “Thanksgiving Centerpieces.” Classes for children are provided.
PRECEPTS FOR LADIES is a women’s Bible study held on Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:15 am. This week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15, “What if you die, and Jesus wasn’t resurrected? Childcare is provided. Contact Darlene Groff if you have any questions.
An CPR and AED training course will be taught at Maple Grove on Sunday, December 2. Bring your lunch and stay after church. Cost is $25 and a certificate will be awarded by the American Heart Association. Contact Cathy Case for more information.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Bridge of Hope is collecting shoe boxes for a Christmas project. Please bring leave them in the foyer by November 25.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2008 - We are sponsoring two mission teams this year, January 12-19 and 19-26. Sign up soon. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information. Note that passports are required to travel to the DR this year.
Needed: helpers for the 2-year-old class during worship. Other volunteers are needed; contact Denyce Copeland if you can help.
PARTICIPATION IN THE GREATER BODY OF CHRIST
(Contact the Church Office or check out the bulletin board in the main foyer for more information about any of these items)
West Fallowfield Christian School will hold their Annual Banquet on November 13 at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be followed by a dessert reception in the new gym. Rita Rhodes will speak on Forgiveness as exemplified by the Amish Community of Nickel Mines. An offering will be taken to support Operation Badget. Contact the school for more information, 610-593-5011.
Seniors United for Recreation and Fellowship (SURF) will meet on Wednesday, November 14, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church. A light lunch will be served.
The Penningtonville Presbyterian Church invites area residents over the age of sixty to their complimentary annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 17 at noon. RSVP to 610-593-2173.
The Factory Youth Center of Paradise, PA will hold a Bountiful Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, November 17 from 7:00 to 10:00 am at the Kinzer Fire Hall. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
November 4, 2007 – This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, November 4
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “The Benefit of the Doubt” John 20:24-31 (Pastor Steve)
6:30 pm – Evening Worship (George Metzler)
Tuesday, November 6
8:00 am – Prayer and Praise
9:15 am – LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together)
7:00 pm – Care Team Meeting
Wednesday, November 7
9:15 am – Women’s Precept Bible Study (1 Corinthians 15)
5:15-6:15 pm – “Growing With God” Church Auction Preview and Dinner
6:30 pm – “Growing With God” Church Auction
Thursday, November 8
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer at Church
6:30 pm – Leadership Team
Sunday, November 11
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – Missions Sunday – Dwayne Walton will speak
2:00 pm – 8th Annual Pumpkin Olympics (Jeff & Rhonda’s).
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service “The Benefit of the Doubt” John 20:24-31 (Pastor Steve)
6:30 pm – Evening Worship (George Metzler)
Tuesday, November 6
8:00 am – Prayer and Praise
9:15 am – LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together)
7:00 pm – Care Team Meeting
Wednesday, November 7
9:15 am – Women’s Precept Bible Study (1 Corinthians 15)
5:15-6:15 pm – “Growing With God” Church Auction Preview and Dinner
6:30 pm – “Growing With God” Church Auction
Thursday, November 8
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer at Church
6:30 pm – Leadership Team
Sunday, November 11
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – Missions Sunday – Dwayne Walton will speak
2:00 pm – 8th Annual Pumpkin Olympics (Jeff & Rhonda’s).
November 4, 2007 – Announcements
Every Sunday is a family reunion for the family of God. If you notice that one of the “family” is not here, please let them know that they were missed.
The ANNUAL “GROWING WITH GOD” CHURCH AUCTION to benefit the building fund will be held on Wednesday, November 7. The auction preview and dinner will begin at 5:15 pm and the auction will start at 6:30 pm. We thank John Stoltzfus for serving as our auctioneer. During the auction there will be a food stand, child care for preschoolers, activities for grades K to 5, baking contests for grades 6 to 12, and door prizes. A preliminary list of auction items was published in the Sunday announcement bulletin.
CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel Lusby and Reuben Bender who were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, November 3 in our church building.
During November we will consider some of the recommendations made by our church consultant. As Christians in communion with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church we should:
- Assume the best.
- Speak the truth in the appropriate settings, in respectful ways.
- Once a decision is made, live with it, even if you don’t like it. Stop re-doing decisions in the parking lot.
Next Sunday is MISSIONS SUNDAY. The offering for that day will be given to the Mennonite Mission Network. Mennonite Mission Network exists to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ in a broken world. MMN envisions every congregation and all parts of the church being fully engaged in mission - across the street, all through the marketplaces and around the world. You can learn more about the Mennonite Mission Network at http://www.mennonitemission.net/. Mr. Dwayne Walton, Director of the Parkesburg Point will be our speaker that morning.
Christmas is coming! Kim Miller will direct the Christmas Program. Please take time to sign-up on the sheet in the foyer. Rehearsal will begin soon.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The 8th Annual Pumpkin Olympics will be held on Sunday, November 11 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Join the annual family fun at the farm of Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus. There will be pumpkin games and snacks for everyone. This year there will be fundraising activities to benefit the Ryan and Bethany Umble mission fund.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
PRODUCE JUNCTION is in the foyer. Bring your excess garden produce to share with those in the congregation who do not have gardens. There is a table in the foyer to place the excess blessings from your gardens. Everyone is invited to take what they can use. Share the harvest!THE SEWING CIRCLE is collecting hand towels and bars of soap (any size) for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Please place your contributions in the box in the foyer.
Volunteers are needed to work the food stand for the Ken & Marilyn Umble’s cow sale on November 17. Maple Grove will run the lunch stand. Proceeds from the lunch stand will go to the MYF and the building fund. Food donations are also needed. Contact Grace King for more information or to sign-up.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
Training for CPR and AED will be on Sunday, December 2 following worship. Anyone interested should see Cathy Case to sign up. The cost is $25 and includes American Heart Association licensed training for CPR and AED for response to an adult, child and infant.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CHURCH MEMBERSHIP? Pastor Steve will lead a class for those who want to know more about officially joining our congregation. The class will be held mid November to mid December during the Sunday School hour. Contact Pastor Steve if you have any questions.
NEW BOOKS have been added to our church library. Look them over and check them out!
HELP! Helpers for the 2 year old class are needed during worship time. Next quarter teachers are needed for the Kindergarten class. Substitutes are always needed for all ages. Contact Denyce Copeland if you feel called to this ministry.
LIFT is a fellowship program for mothers of young children and meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 am. Childcare and preschool classes are provided. This week Kaylene Derksen will speak about “Hospitality on the Run.”
The Women’s Precept Bible Study meets on Wednesday at 9:15 am; this week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15, “Why the Gospel? What’s your worldview?” All women are invited. Childcare is provided.
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This week the youth will participate in the Annual Church Auction. Get ready for Lazertag on November 14!
PARTICIPATION IN THE GREATER BODY OF CHRIST
(Contact the Church Office or check out the bulletin board in the main foyer for more information about any of these items)
The Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services, Oxford Women’s Clinic, Gap Women’s Center and Lincoln University will have their annual benefit auction on Saturday, November 10 at Kinzer Fire Company. Preview from 8:30 – 9:00 am. The auction begins at 9:00 am. Food and baked goods will be available.
The Factory Youth Center in Paradise will hold a bountiful breakfast buffet on Saturday, November 17 from 7:00 – 10:00 am at the Kinzer Fire Hall. Adults are $7 and children under 10 are $4.
The Deacons of the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church invite local residents over the age of 60 to the ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER on Saturday, November 17 at noon. RSVP to 610-593-2173 by Nov 13.
The ANNUAL “GROWING WITH GOD” CHURCH AUCTION to benefit the building fund will be held on Wednesday, November 7. The auction preview and dinner will begin at 5:15 pm and the auction will start at 6:30 pm. We thank John Stoltzfus for serving as our auctioneer. During the auction there will be a food stand, child care for preschoolers, activities for grades K to 5, baking contests for grades 6 to 12, and door prizes. A preliminary list of auction items was published in the Sunday announcement bulletin.
CONGRATULATIONS to Rachel Lusby and Reuben Bender who were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, November 3 in our church building.
During November we will consider some of the recommendations made by our church consultant. As Christians in communion with the Maple Grove Mennonite Church we should:
- Assume the best.
- Speak the truth in the appropriate settings, in respectful ways.
- Once a decision is made, live with it, even if you don’t like it. Stop re-doing decisions in the parking lot.
Next Sunday is MISSIONS SUNDAY. The offering for that day will be given to the Mennonite Mission Network. Mennonite Mission Network exists to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ in a broken world. MMN envisions every congregation and all parts of the church being fully engaged in mission - across the street, all through the marketplaces and around the world. You can learn more about the Mennonite Mission Network at http://www.mennonitemission.net/. Mr. Dwayne Walton, Director of the Parkesburg Point will be our speaker that morning.
Christmas is coming! Kim Miller will direct the Christmas Program. Please take time to sign-up on the sheet in the foyer. Rehearsal will begin soon.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The 8th Annual Pumpkin Olympics will be held on Sunday, November 11 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Join the annual family fun at the farm of Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus. There will be pumpkin games and snacks for everyone. This year there will be fundraising activities to benefit the Ryan and Bethany Umble mission fund.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
PRODUCE JUNCTION is in the foyer. Bring your excess garden produce to share with those in the congregation who do not have gardens. There is a table in the foyer to place the excess blessings from your gardens. Everyone is invited to take what they can use. Share the harvest!THE SEWING CIRCLE is collecting hand towels and bars of soap (any size) for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Please place your contributions in the box in the foyer.
Volunteers are needed to work the food stand for the Ken & Marilyn Umble’s cow sale on November 17. Maple Grove will run the lunch stand. Proceeds from the lunch stand will go to the MYF and the building fund. Food donations are also needed. Contact Grace King for more information or to sign-up.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
Training for CPR and AED will be on Sunday, December 2 following worship. Anyone interested should see Cathy Case to sign up. The cost is $25 and includes American Heart Association licensed training for CPR and AED for response to an adult, child and infant.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CHURCH MEMBERSHIP? Pastor Steve will lead a class for those who want to know more about officially joining our congregation. The class will be held mid November to mid December during the Sunday School hour. Contact Pastor Steve if you have any questions.
NEW BOOKS have been added to our church library. Look them over and check them out!
HELP! Helpers for the 2 year old class are needed during worship time. Next quarter teachers are needed for the Kindergarten class. Substitutes are always needed for all ages. Contact Denyce Copeland if you feel called to this ministry.
LIFT is a fellowship program for mothers of young children and meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 am. Childcare and preschool classes are provided. This week Kaylene Derksen will speak about “Hospitality on the Run.”
The Women’s Precept Bible Study meets on Wednesday at 9:15 am; this week’s lesson is on 1 Corinthians 15, “Why the Gospel? What’s your worldview?” All women are invited. Childcare is provided.
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is for youth in grades 9-12 and meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This week the youth will participate in the Annual Church Auction. Get ready for Lazertag on November 14!
PARTICIPATION IN THE GREATER BODY OF CHRIST
(Contact the Church Office or check out the bulletin board in the main foyer for more information about any of these items)
The Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services, Oxford Women’s Clinic, Gap Women’s Center and Lincoln University will have their annual benefit auction on Saturday, November 10 at Kinzer Fire Company. Preview from 8:30 – 9:00 am. The auction begins at 9:00 am. Food and baked goods will be available.
The Factory Youth Center in Paradise will hold a bountiful breakfast buffet on Saturday, November 17 from 7:00 – 10:00 am at the Kinzer Fire Hall. Adults are $7 and children under 10 are $4.
The Deacons of the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church invite local residents over the age of 60 to the ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER on Saturday, November 17 at noon. RSVP to 610-593-2173 by Nov 13.
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