February 24, 2008 – Announcements

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
“If serving Christ carries no pain for us, is it possible that we haven’t been willing to accept the cost that fervent, committed discipleship requires?” For a special challenge, check out George Epp’s commentary at Adult Bible Study online, http://www.mph.org/abs/abs080224.htm)

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING March 2
Thanks to all who participated in the Feb 17 Congregational Meeting. As a follow-up, on Sunday, March 2 at 10:30 (opening of worship service) there will be a brief Congregational Meeting for the purpose of voting on the proposed Youth Ministry Commission. This is the only item of business.

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE WEEKLY PRINTED BULLETIN should be on the church secretary’s desk or sent to mgchurch@netzero.net by Thursday morning.

PRAY FOR Bud & Sue Eby, Naomi King and Judy King, who are serving with Mennonite Disaster Services at Pass Christian, MS, February 24 to March 2. They will be joining Mennonites from around the USA to rebuild a home.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The next CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT will be March 5. Dinner is served at 6:00 pm and a movie, “The Ultimate Gift” will be shown.

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.

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 Janet Weaver will speak on “Delicious Desserts.”

MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) is a fellowship and educational program for youth in grades 9 to 12. This week they will continue the Book 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. There will be a silent auction. 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/.