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.