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.