February 17, 2008 – Announcements

The X-TREME WORSHIP scheduled for February 12 is rescheduled for March 4, 7:00 pm. X-treme worship will be held every first Tuesday of the month.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Mind you, there’s a difference between being recognized publicly for an achievement and pushing oneself into a place of honor. Humility comes not from deliberately dressing down or pointedly taking the back seat. Humility comes from the recognition that I gain my merit in the Kingdom by the grace of God, which elevates each of us to the exact same position. (George Epp, Adult Bible Study online, http://www.mph.org/abs/abs080217.htm)

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING February 17
At 7 pm we will meet in the church basement for a congregational meeting. The Leadership Team will give an up-date on progress with our consultation recommendations. We will discuss the creation of a Youth Ministry Commission and the need for an Associate Pastor with an emphasis on youth ministry. A copy of the Youth Ministry Commission proposal is in your church mailbox. Your presence and participation is important!

NOTE: The Church Kitchen will be closed February 21 & 22 for floor polishing.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

HEY WOMEN … the Ladies Retreat is February 22-23. The Retreat is held at Eden Resort in Lancaster. Contact the church office for more information.

HEY MEN … it’s time once again to pack your bags for a weekend away. Come to the Men and Boy’s retreat on April 4-6 at the Ponderosa Lodge. There is plenty of room, so invite your friends for this great time of fellowship. More information will be coming soon.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

The VBS needs your empty plastic babyfood containers with lids. Please put them in the craft closet. Thank you.

The Evangelism & Service Commission is collecting Dutch-Way “Dollar Stretchers” to purchase items for families in need. Place your “Dollar Stretcher” coupons in the box in the foyer.

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) MEAT CANNING will be at White Horse on February 18 to 22. Come help can turkey that will be distributed to those in need. Sign up for shifts: 5 to 10 am, 10am to 2 pm, and 2-6 pm. Talk with Harold Umble or visit http://www.mcc.org/canning/ for more information.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

LIFT (Learn In Fellowship Together) is a fellowship and educational program for women with small children that meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 am. Childcare is provided. This week Melissa King will speak on “Creative Décor.”

MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is a fellowship and educational program for youth in grades 9 to 12. This week there will be a Bible Study.


OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the large bulletin board in the foyer or call the church office for more information about these items)

The Annual LMS (Lancaster Mennonite School) Quilting Bee is February 25-29. The event will begin each morning at 9:00 in the Alumni Dining Hall Gathering Area. A free lunch will be provided. Call 717-653-5236 if you can help.

STEWARDSHIP UNIVERSITY is a ministry of MMA and our church and will be held at Lancaster Mennonite High School on March 1st. A number of courses and workshops are offered. Visit www.stewardshipuniversity.org for more information.

BRIDGE OF HOPE of Lancaster and Chester Counties invites you to its 9th Annual Chester County Garden luncheon to be held at Chester Valley Golf Club, Malvern, Saturday March 15, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. The event will feature a silent auction and garden talk by Mike McGrath, host of the nationally syndicated Public Radio program, You Bet Your Garden, herad locally on WHYY. The event benefits Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties’ work to end homelessness for single mothers and their children. For more information visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.

THE PARKESBURG POINT will have a fund raising banquet on March 15 at the Point building in Parkesburg. A silent auction will be held. Reservations need to be made by March 1st. Contact Laura Demastus, Willie Lantz or Dan Bruner for more information or visit http://www.theparkesburgpoint.com/.