Sunday, June 22
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service: Vacation Bible School Sunday “Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power.” Missionary Commissioning for Allen Umble.
12:00 pm – Music in the Meadow Committee
Monday, June 23
6:45 pm - Women's Softball game at Gap Park
8:30 pm – Men’s Softball game vs. Shockers at West Fallowfield School
Tuesday, June 24
7:00 pm - Leadership Team Meeting (Pastor & Elders)
Wednesday, June 25
7:00 pm – Mennonite Youth Fellowship
Thursday, June 26
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
8:00 am – Prayer & Praise meeting
5:30 pm – Red Hat & Pink Hat Ladies (and Men) meet at the home of Joe & Cathy King.
6:45 pm – Women’s Softball game at Octorara Middle School
Sunday, June 29
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service: “Living Sacrifices” Romans 12:1-2 (Pastor Steve)
We honor our Graduates of 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
June 22, 2008 – Announcements
VBS THANK YOU
We thank everyone who helped make VBS a success! Our lowest attendance night was Sunday with 172 and our highest attendance was on Wednesday with 198 in attendance. A number of the children made decisions to give their lives to Jesus. Certainly we know that Jesus gives us the power for all things!
PASTORAL DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE
Nominations for members of the Pastoral Discernment Committee are to be placed in the ballot box in the vestibule. This committee will prepare an evaluation of the church, review the credentials of Pastor Steve and interview him to discern if he would benefit Maple Grove as lead pastor. Nominees for this committee must be members of the church in good standing.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MUSIC in the MEADOW
MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. You are invited to help– many hands are needed. There will be a meeting on June 22 following worship. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
MYF Service Night
Don’t have time to get stuff done around the house? Do you need your yard mowed, weeds pulled, etc.? The Youth Group will serve members of the church the evening of Wednesday, July 16. Please contact Matt & Laura Ressler.
LEND A LAP
Carly Kauffman is preparing the Lend A Lap schedule for 2008/2009. Please contact Carly if you don’t want to be on the list.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
We will have a baptism service on August 24. Instruction classes will begin soon. Please contact Pastor Steve if you are interested in finding out more about baptism and the Christian faith.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
The computer and the internet have provided us with both tremendous possibilities and horrific problems. As Christians we need to be aware of the dangers to ourselves, our family and our friends. Chuck White will teach the next two Elective Classes.
June 22 – Protecting You and Your Family from Your Computer and the Internet
June 29 – Protecting Your Friends and the Internet from You and Your Computer
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
This is a time of fun and spiritual growth for youth in grades 9 to 12.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE RED HAT AND PINK HAT LADIES will meet on June 26 at the home of Joe & Cathy King for a Garden Party. Meat and drink will be provided; bring a covered dish.
MAPLE GROVE SOFTBALL
Cheer on our teams! The Men’s Softball team will play the Shockers on Monday, June 23 at 8:30 pm at West Fallowfield School. The Women’s Softball team will play on Tuesday, June 24 at 6:45 at Gap Park.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(You can get more information about any of these events by looking at the bulletin board in the foyer or by calling the church office)
HOUSE OF HIS CREATION will hold a Motorcycle Benefit Ride on Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 6 pm. The ride is through Lancaster County.
CHURCH OFFICE
The church secretary office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Ruth Ann reminds us that items for the weekly printed church bulletin need to be in the church office by Thursday of each week. You can also send your contributions to mgchurch@netzero.net.
PASTOR’S STUDY
Pastor Steve has office hours every morning except Wednesday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Some days Pastor Steve has meetings in other places, so please call before you come to visit.
We thank everyone who helped make VBS a success! Our lowest attendance night was Sunday with 172 and our highest attendance was on Wednesday with 198 in attendance. A number of the children made decisions to give their lives to Jesus. Certainly we know that Jesus gives us the power for all things!
PASTORAL DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE
Nominations for members of the Pastoral Discernment Committee are to be placed in the ballot box in the vestibule. This committee will prepare an evaluation of the church, review the credentials of Pastor Steve and interview him to discern if he would benefit Maple Grove as lead pastor. Nominees for this committee must be members of the church in good standing.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MUSIC in the MEADOW
MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. You are invited to help– many hands are needed. There will be a meeting on June 22 following worship. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
MYF Service Night
Don’t have time to get stuff done around the house? Do you need your yard mowed, weeds pulled, etc.? The Youth Group will serve members of the church the evening of Wednesday, July 16. Please contact Matt & Laura Ressler.
LEND A LAP
Carly Kauffman is preparing the Lend A Lap schedule for 2008/2009. Please contact Carly if you don’t want to be on the list.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
We will have a baptism service on August 24. Instruction classes will begin soon. Please contact Pastor Steve if you are interested in finding out more about baptism and the Christian faith.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
The computer and the internet have provided us with both tremendous possibilities and horrific problems. As Christians we need to be aware of the dangers to ourselves, our family and our friends. Chuck White will teach the next two Elective Classes.
June 22 – Protecting You and Your Family from Your Computer and the Internet
June 29 – Protecting Your Friends and the Internet from You and Your Computer
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
This is a time of fun and spiritual growth for youth in grades 9 to 12.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE RED HAT AND PINK HAT LADIES will meet on June 26 at the home of Joe & Cathy King for a Garden Party. Meat and drink will be provided; bring a covered dish.
MAPLE GROVE SOFTBALL
Cheer on our teams! The Men’s Softball team will play the Shockers on Monday, June 23 at 8:30 pm at West Fallowfield School. The Women’s Softball team will play on Tuesday, June 24 at 6:45 at Gap Park.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(You can get more information about any of these events by looking at the bulletin board in the foyer or by calling the church office)
HOUSE OF HIS CREATION will hold a Motorcycle Benefit Ride on Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 6 pm. The ride is through Lancaster County.
CHURCH OFFICE
The church secretary office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Ruth Ann reminds us that items for the weekly printed church bulletin need to be in the church office by Thursday of each week. You can also send your contributions to mgchurch@netzero.net.
PASTOR’S STUDY
Pastor Steve has office hours every morning except Wednesday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Some days Pastor Steve has meetings in other places, so please call before you come to visit.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
June 15, 2008 – This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, June 15
Father’s Day Picnic and activities at Gap Park (Salisbury Twp Park)
No Sunday School Today
9:00 am – Bike ride
10:30 am – Worship Service: “Our Heavenly Father” Matthew 6:9 (Pastor Steve)
11:30 am – Church Picnic
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 16
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
Tuesday, June 17
7:00 pm – Leadership Team
7:00 pm – Men’s Softball game vs. Faith Bible at West Fallowfield School
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
Wednesday, June 18
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
7:00 pm – Mennonite Youth Fellowship
Thursday, June 19
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
8:00 am – Prayer & Praise meeting
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School & Closing Program
Friday, June 20
12:00 pm – 4th Annual LanChester Relay for Life at Octorara High School Track. Maple Grove Mennonite’s Team is located at Site 23.
http://www.lanchesterrelayforlife.org/
Saturday, June 21
12:00 pm – LanChester Relay for Life concludes
Sunday, June 22
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service: Vacation Bible School Sunday “Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” Prayer for Allen Umble who will depart for missionary service in Albania this week.
12:00 pm – Music in the Meadow Committee
Father’s Day Picnic and activities at Gap Park (Salisbury Twp Park)
No Sunday School Today
9:00 am – Bike ride
10:30 am – Worship Service: “Our Heavenly Father” Matthew 6:9 (Pastor Steve)
11:30 am – Church Picnic
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 16
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
Tuesday, June 17
7:00 pm – Leadership Team
7:00 pm – Men’s Softball game vs. Faith Bible at West Fallowfield School
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
Wednesday, June 18
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School
7:00 pm – Mennonite Youth Fellowship
Thursday, June 19
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
8:00 am – Prayer & Praise meeting
5:15 pm – Dinner for VBS helpers & families
6:15-8:55 pm – Vacation Bible School & Closing Program
Friday, June 20
12:00 pm – 4th Annual LanChester Relay for Life at Octorara High School Track. Maple Grove Mennonite’s Team is located at Site 23.
http://www.lanchesterrelayforlife.org/
Saturday, June 21
12:00 pm – LanChester Relay for Life concludes
Sunday, June 22
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service: Vacation Bible School Sunday “Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” Prayer for Allen Umble who will depart for missionary service in Albania this week.
12:00 pm – Music in the Meadow Committee
June 15, 2008 – Announcements
Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WEEK AT MGMC
Sunday, June 15 to Thursday, June 19
5:15-5:45 pm – Dinner served for helpers and their families
5:50 pm - Announcements
5:55 pm – Preschool Crews dismissed
6:00 pm – Crew Leaders are outside gathering their crews
LOOKING BACK AT VBS
In 1945 Maple Grove Mennonite held its first Summer Bible School (now called Vacation Bible School). Records are sketchy for the Summer Bible School Committee, but the results are notable. Summer Bible School was a means of mission and outreach. Even before there was a permanent committee, Summer Bible School was held at the Coatesville mission in 1934 with about 200 participating.
Over the years the Summer Bible School Committee worked with the Maple Grove Missions Committee to help establish new congregations and mission outreaches. For example, in 1953 Summer Bible Schools were held at Maple Grove and eight mission stations with a total enrollment over 1300.
Who would have thought that the VBS vision would persevere for this many years? The details, themes and style of VBS have changed over the years, but one thing remains the same. We have a strong desire to reach out to the children in our area with the Gospel message. Pray that the Lord will bless the 64th Annual Maple Grove Mennonite Church VBS.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MUSIC in the MEADOW
MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. You are invited to help– many hands are needed. There will be a meeting on June 22 following worship. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
Relay for Life is June 20 & 21 for Lancaster and Western Chester County. Ruth Ann Bruner put together a team from Maple Grove Mennonite. Contact Ruth Ann to help. The Maple Grove Mennonite Team is located at the Octorara High School Track, across from the bleachers at Site 23. See http://lanchesterrelayforlife.org/ for more information.
LEND A LAP
Carly Kauffman is preparing the Lend A Lap schedule for 2008/2009. Please contact Carly if you don’t want to be on the list.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
We will have a baptism service on August 24. Instruction classes will begin soon. Please contact Pastor Steve if you are interested in finding out more about baptism and the Christian faith.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
The computer and the internet have provided us with both tremendous possibilities and horrific problems. As Christians we need to be aware of the dangers to ourselves, our family and our friends. Chuck White will teach the next two Elective Classes.
June 22 – Protecting You and Your Family from Your Computer and the Internet
June 29 – Protecting Your Friends and the Internet from You and Your Computer
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
This is a time of fun and spiritual growth for youth in grades 9 to 12.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE RED HAT AND PINK HAT LADIES will meet on June 26 at the home of Joe & Cathy King. Meat and drink will be provided; bring a covered dish.
MAPLE GROVE MEN’S SOFTBALL
Cheer on our team! Call the church office for this week’s games.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(You can get more information about any of these events by looking at the bulletin board in the foyer or by calling the church office)
PROGRAM OF MIDDLE EAST TRIP
On June 16 at 7:00 pm at Conestoga Mennonite Church, six people will share about walking in many places where Moses and Jesus and the Apostles walked. Refreshments will follow the program.
CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE in Parkesburg will have an outdoor concert on Saturday, June 21 starting at 10:00 am. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
HOUSE OF HIS CREATION will hold a Motorcycle Benefit Ride on Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 6 pm. The ride is through Lancaster County.
CHURCH OFFICE
The church secretary’s office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Ruth Ann reminds us that items for the weekly printed church bulletin need to be in the church office by Thursday of each week. You can also send your contributions to mgchurch@netzero.net.
PASTOR’S STUDY
Pastor Steve has office hours every morning except Wednesday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Some days Pastor Steve has meetings in other places, so please call before you come to visit.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WEEK AT MGMC
Sunday, June 15 to Thursday, June 19
5:15-5:45 pm – Dinner served for helpers and their families
5:50 pm - Announcements
5:55 pm – Preschool Crews dismissed
6:00 pm – Crew Leaders are outside gathering their crews
LOOKING BACK AT VBS
In 1945 Maple Grove Mennonite held its first Summer Bible School (now called Vacation Bible School). Records are sketchy for the Summer Bible School Committee, but the results are notable. Summer Bible School was a means of mission and outreach. Even before there was a permanent committee, Summer Bible School was held at the Coatesville mission in 1934 with about 200 participating.
Over the years the Summer Bible School Committee worked with the Maple Grove Missions Committee to help establish new congregations and mission outreaches. For example, in 1953 Summer Bible Schools were held at Maple Grove and eight mission stations with a total enrollment over 1300.
Who would have thought that the VBS vision would persevere for this many years? The details, themes and style of VBS have changed over the years, but one thing remains the same. We have a strong desire to reach out to the children in our area with the Gospel message. Pray that the Lord will bless the 64th Annual Maple Grove Mennonite Church VBS.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MUSIC in the MEADOW
MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. You are invited to help– many hands are needed. There will be a meeting on June 22 following worship. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
Relay for Life is June 20 & 21 for Lancaster and Western Chester County. Ruth Ann Bruner put together a team from Maple Grove Mennonite. Contact Ruth Ann to help. The Maple Grove Mennonite Team is located at the Octorara High School Track, across from the bleachers at Site 23. See http://lanchesterrelayforlife.org/ for more information.
LEND A LAP
Carly Kauffman is preparing the Lend A Lap schedule for 2008/2009. Please contact Carly if you don’t want to be on the list.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
We will have a baptism service on August 24. Instruction classes will begin soon. Please contact Pastor Steve if you are interested in finding out more about baptism and the Christian faith.
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
The computer and the internet have provided us with both tremendous possibilities and horrific problems. As Christians we need to be aware of the dangers to ourselves, our family and our friends. Chuck White will teach the next two Elective Classes.
June 22 – Protecting You and Your Family from Your Computer and the Internet
June 29 – Protecting Your Friends and the Internet from You and Your Computer
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
This is a time of fun and spiritual growth for youth in grades 9 to 12.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE RED HAT AND PINK HAT LADIES will meet on June 26 at the home of Joe & Cathy King. Meat and drink will be provided; bring a covered dish.
MAPLE GROVE MEN’S SOFTBALL
Cheer on our team! Call the church office for this week’s games.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(You can get more information about any of these events by looking at the bulletin board in the foyer or by calling the church office)
PROGRAM OF MIDDLE EAST TRIP
On June 16 at 7:00 pm at Conestoga Mennonite Church, six people will share about walking in many places where Moses and Jesus and the Apostles walked. Refreshments will follow the program.
CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE in Parkesburg will have an outdoor concert on Saturday, June 21 starting at 10:00 am. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
HOUSE OF HIS CREATION will hold a Motorcycle Benefit Ride on Sunday, June 29 from 1 to 6 pm. The ride is through Lancaster County.
CHURCH OFFICE
The church secretary’s office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Ruth Ann reminds us that items for the weekly printed church bulletin need to be in the church office by Thursday of each week. You can also send your contributions to mgchurch@netzero.net.
PASTOR’S STUDY
Pastor Steve has office hours every morning except Wednesday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and occasionally at other times. Some days Pastor Steve has meetings in other places, so please call before you come to visit.
Friday, June 6, 2008
June 8, 2008 – This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, June 8
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – Children’s Day program directed by Cathy King
Monday, June 9
7:00 pm – Leadership Team
8:30 pm – Men’s Softball game vs. Honebrook at West Fallowfield School
Wednesday, June 11
All day – Maple Grove Sewing Circle
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, June 12
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
8:00 am – Prayer and Praise meeting
7:00 pm – Men’s Softball game vs. Media at West Fallowfield School
Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day)
Church Picnic at Gap Park
10:30 am – Worship Service – Mike King will lead worship and Pastor Steve will speak about “Our Heavenly Father” (Matthew 6:9). Lunch will follow worship. Please bring a hot and cold dish to share. (Picnic and activities are sponsored by the Family Life Commission)
5:15 pm – dinner for VBS volunteers and families
6:15 pm – Vacation Bible School 2008 begins!
8:45 am – Prayer Time
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – Children’s Day program directed by Cathy King
Monday, June 9
7:00 pm – Leadership Team
8:30 pm – Men’s Softball game vs. Honebrook at West Fallowfield School
Wednesday, June 11
All day – Maple Grove Sewing Circle
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, June 12
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
8:00 am – Prayer and Praise meeting
7:00 pm – Men’s Softball game vs. Media at West Fallowfield School
Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day)
Church Picnic at Gap Park
10:30 am – Worship Service – Mike King will lead worship and Pastor Steve will speak about “Our Heavenly Father” (Matthew 6:9). Lunch will follow worship. Please bring a hot and cold dish to share. (Picnic and activities are sponsored by the Family Life Commission)
5:15 pm – dinner for VBS volunteers and families
6:15 pm – Vacation Bible School 2008 begins!
June 8, 2008 – Announcements
CHILDREN’S DAY – Directed by Cathy King
Our worship service on June 8 will be a different service because we are honoring the children of our church and their parents. This service was planned to help us all appreciate them and develop a passion for their spiritual growth. As you look at them may you feel the importance of interacting with them. I pray that many of you will feel the call to help in the children’s ministries that take place every Sunday. We need help, especially in the Primary Department. Let Denyce Copeland know of your willingness to help. Thank you – for Christ and His little ones, Cathy King.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We extend our sympathy and prayers to Mike & Chrissy Weaver. Chrisy’s Father, Pastor Chuck McCulloh entered God’s Eternal Kingdom on Saturday, May 31. Maple Grove had a good representation at the funeral on June 4.
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Sarah Smoker, who was laid to rest on Thursday, June 5. Sarah is the sister-in-law of Naomi Stoltzfus.
THANK YOU
On behalf of the Virginia Board of Missions I thank you for your generous contributions for the meal on Sunday in behalf of my going to Albania. (from Allen Umble)
Thanks to all who helped work on VBS decorations at the Family Night last week.
Thanks to the members of our Mennonite Panel Discussion last Sunday.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE CHURCH PICNIC
We will gather on Sunday, June 15 at Gap Park (Salisbury Township Park, behind the Hess gas station) for a time of fun and fellowship. Worship will be at 10:30. Bring a hot and cold dish to share. The Family Life Commission will provide everything else, including fun activities.
GO TEAM!
Cheer on our Men’s softball team at the West Fallowfield Christian School! This week they play Honeybrook on Tuesday, June 9 at 8:30 pm and Media on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 pm.
PINK HAT / RED HAT
The Red Hat and Pink Hat Ladies (and Men) will meet on June 26 at the home of Joe & Cathy King. Meat and drink will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Beth Moore Live in Deleware: October 16, 2008 at the Bob Carpenter Sports & Convocation Center of the University of Delaware in Newark.. Tickets are $35 per person. Contact Ruth Ann Bruner for more information.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
PRODUCE JUNCTION
Has the Lord abundantly blessed your garden? Leave your excess produce in the vestibule to share with others. Everyone is invited to take what they want. (Sponsored by the Care Team)
VBS IS COMING June 15-19
Register online at https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/maplegrove.
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th.
Save the date for:
- an afternoon and evening of music
- an outdoor open air concert
- featuring local talent
- including traditional hymns
- an evening concert by the Birdsong Family (returning by popular demand)
Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. Contact Ken Umble, Concert Coordinator, if you can help.
The RELAY FOR LIFE is June 20 & 21. Ruth Ann Bruner is looking for people to be on her team. There is a sign-up table in the foyer.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
The Jewish people at the time of Jesus knew all about baptism. Archaeologists continually find the remains of baptismal pools (called mikvah) all over Israel that were in use at the time Jesus walked the earth. On the southern end of the Temple mount in Jerusalem there was a large complex of baptismal pools. Anyone who wanted to go to the Temple had to be baptized before they could climb the steps up to the Temple. Baptism represented that your sins were washed away.
Jesus’ followers were baptized when they made a decision to become disciples. They needed to repent of their sins, ask God’s forgiveness and be baptized as part of the process to follow Jesus. The Jewish people had to be baptized every time they wanted to get close to God (the Temple); Jesus’ followers generally were only baptized once as a sign that they made a life changing decision to follow Jesus forever. The Apostle Paul tells us that there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” for followers of Jesus.
We will have a baptism on August 24. Instruction Classes begin the week after VBS. Please contact Pastor Steve if you are interested in finding out more about baptism and the Christian faith or are interested in being baptized.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
May through August there will be “optional” classes taught in the main auditorium. There will be a different topic each week. This week’s topic is “Nooma Bullhorn” let by Pastor Steve. How do we share the good news of God with others?
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
A Women’s Bible Study is held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the home of Sue Eby. Melba King leads the study on the book “Woman of God” by Cindy Bunch. All women are invited.
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
This is a time of fun and spiritual growth for youth in grades 9 to 12.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(You can get more information about any of these events by looking at the bulletin board in the foyer or by calling the church office)
CAMP HEBRON FUND RAISER
Camp Hebron (www.camphebron.org) will hold a fund raising event on Saturday, June 14. Phredd McNaughton will give a children’s concert and there will be a chicken barbecue. Check the web page for more information.
HYMN SING
Bart Mennonite church will have a Community Hymn Sing on Sunday, June 15 at 7:00 pm. Mr. Arnold Moshier will be the conductor and Thelma Bowman and Becky Karreman are the accompanists. A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow the hymnsing.
David W. Shenk will be speaking at Neffsville Mennonite Church on Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 PM on Engaging the Panorama of the Global Church in this Decade. Please join us as David shares about this being one of the most fruitful and fulfilling times of his life! Call 569-0012, ext 3 for more information. A free will offering will be received.
Our worship service on June 8 will be a different service because we are honoring the children of our church and their parents. This service was planned to help us all appreciate them and develop a passion for their spiritual growth. As you look at them may you feel the importance of interacting with them. I pray that many of you will feel the call to help in the children’s ministries that take place every Sunday. We need help, especially in the Primary Department. Let Denyce Copeland know of your willingness to help. Thank you – for Christ and His little ones, Cathy King.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We extend our sympathy and prayers to Mike & Chrissy Weaver. Chrisy’s Father, Pastor Chuck McCulloh entered God’s Eternal Kingdom on Saturday, May 31. Maple Grove had a good representation at the funeral on June 4.
We extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Sarah Smoker, who was laid to rest on Thursday, June 5. Sarah is the sister-in-law of Naomi Stoltzfus.
THANK YOU
On behalf of the Virginia Board of Missions I thank you for your generous contributions for the meal on Sunday in behalf of my going to Albania. (from Allen Umble)
Thanks to all who helped work on VBS decorations at the Family Night last week.
Thanks to the members of our Mennonite Panel Discussion last Sunday.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE CHURCH PICNIC
We will gather on Sunday, June 15 at Gap Park (Salisbury Township Park, behind the Hess gas station) for a time of fun and fellowship. Worship will be at 10:30. Bring a hot and cold dish to share. The Family Life Commission will provide everything else, including fun activities.
GO TEAM!
Cheer on our Men’s softball team at the West Fallowfield Christian School! This week they play Honeybrook on Tuesday, June 9 at 8:30 pm and Media on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 pm.
PINK HAT / RED HAT
The Red Hat and Pink Hat Ladies (and Men) will meet on June 26 at the home of Joe & Cathy King. Meat and drink will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Beth Moore Live in Deleware: October 16, 2008 at the Bob Carpenter Sports & Convocation Center of the University of Delaware in Newark.. Tickets are $35 per person. Contact Ruth Ann Bruner for more information.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
PRODUCE JUNCTION
Has the Lord abundantly blessed your garden? Leave your excess produce in the vestibule to share with others. Everyone is invited to take what they want. (Sponsored by the Care Team)
VBS IS COMING June 15-19
Register online at https://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/maplegrove.
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th.
Save the date for:
- an afternoon and evening of music
- an outdoor open air concert
- featuring local talent
- including traditional hymns
- an evening concert by the Birdsong Family (returning by popular demand)
Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. Contact Ken Umble, Concert Coordinator, if you can help.
The RELAY FOR LIFE is June 20 & 21. Ruth Ann Bruner is looking for people to be on her team. There is a sign-up table in the foyer.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
The Jewish people at the time of Jesus knew all about baptism. Archaeologists continually find the remains of baptismal pools (called mikvah) all over Israel that were in use at the time Jesus walked the earth. On the southern end of the Temple mount in Jerusalem there was a large complex of baptismal pools. Anyone who wanted to go to the Temple had to be baptized before they could climb the steps up to the Temple. Baptism represented that your sins were washed away.
Jesus’ followers were baptized when they made a decision to become disciples. They needed to repent of their sins, ask God’s forgiveness and be baptized as part of the process to follow Jesus. The Jewish people had to be baptized every time they wanted to get close to God (the Temple); Jesus’ followers generally were only baptized once as a sign that they made a life changing decision to follow Jesus forever. The Apostle Paul tells us that there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” for followers of Jesus.
We will have a baptism on August 24. Instruction Classes begin the week after VBS. Please contact Pastor Steve if you are interested in finding out more about baptism and the Christian faith or are interested in being baptized.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
May through August there will be “optional” classes taught in the main auditorium. There will be a different topic each week. This week’s topic is “Nooma Bullhorn” let by Pastor Steve. How do we share the good news of God with others?
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
A Women’s Bible Study is held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the home of Sue Eby. Melba King leads the study on the book “Woman of God” by Cindy Bunch. All women are invited.
MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm.
This is a time of fun and spiritual growth for youth in grades 9 to 12.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(You can get more information about any of these events by looking at the bulletin board in the foyer or by calling the church office)
CAMP HEBRON FUND RAISER
Camp Hebron (www.camphebron.org) will hold a fund raising event on Saturday, June 14. Phredd McNaughton will give a children’s concert and there will be a chicken barbecue. Check the web page for more information.
HYMN SING
Bart Mennonite church will have a Community Hymn Sing on Sunday, June 15 at 7:00 pm. Mr. Arnold Moshier will be the conductor and Thelma Bowman and Becky Karreman are the accompanists. A time of refreshments and fellowship will follow the hymnsing.
David W. Shenk will be speaking at Neffsville Mennonite Church on Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 PM on Engaging the Panorama of the Global Church in this Decade. Please join us as David shares about this being one of the most fruitful and fulfilling times of his life! Call 569-0012, ext 3 for more information. A free will offering will be received.
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