Saturday, November 29, 2008

November 30, 2008 – This Week at Maple Grove

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Sunday, November 30 (First Sunday of Advent)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Hidden Face of God” Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37 (Pastor Steve)

Tuesday, December 2
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
7:00 pm Xtreme Worship

Wednesday, December 3
6:00 pm Church Family Night dinner
6:30 pm Children’s Christmas program rehearsal
7:00 pm “Hanging of the Greens” and activities for all ages
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)

Thursday, December 4
6:00 am Men’s Prayer meeting

Sunday, December 7 (Second Sunday of Advent)
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Comforting Face of God” (Pastor Steve)
1:00 pm Jr MYF Christmas Caroling
6:30 pm Congregational Meeting

November 30, 2008 – Announcements

THANK YOU
Our Thanksgiving food drive was a big success because of your generous donations. We were able to provide turkeys and a bag of groceries for 22 women and their children through Bridge of Hope.

FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES

X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 pm. Chuck Holt of the Factory Youth Center in Paradise is the speaker. Worship will be led by the Media Mennonite Church worship band.

The Red Hat / Pink Hat Ladies will go to Angela’s Café on Thursday evening December 4 at 5:30 pm. Please contact RuthAnn Bruner for more information and to sign-up.

CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT is Wednesday, December 3. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm and we will have a “Hanging of the Greens” to decorate the church facilities. There will be activities for all ages.

A SWEETHEART SOCIAL will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person.

The LADIES’ RETREAT will be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be our speaker. The cost is $110 per person. Contact Missy King with questions.

The MEN’S RETREAT is March 27-29 at the Ponderosa Lodge. Larry Constable will be the speaker.

A FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE will be held on Sunday, May 3. Gerald and Marlene Kauffman will be our speakers. They are the authors of “Monday Marriage.”

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

You are invited to ADOPT A CHRISTMAS FAMILY. Please contact Wanda Lapp for opportunities to help local families in the Octorara School District.

Sign-up for a MISSION TRIP to the ROSE OF SHARON ORPHANAGE in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Only one week is left.
Groups will depart and return on Saturdays:
January 17-24 (FULL)
January 24-31
January 31 to February 7 (FULL)
There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER is needed for the kindergarten class. Contact Denyce Copeland if you are interested.

PRESCHOOL NEEDS
The Maple Grove Preschool is a ministry of our church. There is a need for scholarships for a number of families. If you are able to contribute to this cause, please write your check to the church and indicate that it is for Preschool Scholarships.

THE CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TREE is a way to remember your loved ones by placing a memorial ornament on the tree in the foyer.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

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 MYF is selling Gene Wenger Ham Loaves as a fund raiser. Each loaf is 2.5 lbs., and costs $8.50. Place your orders by Dec 4; delivery date is Friday, December 19.

The MYF will provide “Free Babysitting” on December 10 starting at 7:00 pm.

The Junior MYF (grades 6-8) will bake cookies on December 3 (Church Family Night). They will go caroling following worship on Sunday, December 7 and again on the evening of Friday, December 19.

The Jr. MYF winter retreat at Black Rock is coming. Don’t forget to sign-up by November 30!

Saturday, November 22, 2008

November 23, 2008 – This Week at Maple Grove

Sunday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Sunday)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “Learning To Love” John 13:31-35 (Pastor Steve)

Tuesday, November 25
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
6:30 pm Care Team Meeting

Wednesday, November 26
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm Community Thanksgiving Service at Bart Mennonite Church

Thursday, November 27
6:00 am Men’s Prayer meeting

Sunday, November 30 (First Sunday of Advent)
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Hidden Face of God” Isaiah 64:1-9 (Pastor Steve)

November 23, 2008 – Announcements

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
1 Chronicles 16:34

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Wednesday, November 26, 7:00 pm
Bart Mennonite Church


EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES

LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER - LIFT is on Christmas break. The program will resume on January 6. All the information can be found at http://ladiesinfellowshiptogether.blogspot.com/.

LADIES PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY led by Darlene Groff is on break. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 21

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 MYF is selling Gene Wenger Ham Loaves as a fund raiser. Each loaf is 2.5 lbs., and costs $8.50. Place your orders by Dec 4; delivery date is Friday, December 19.

The MYF will provide “Free Babysitting” on December 10 starting at 7:00 pm.

X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 pm.

The Junior MYF (grades 6-8) will bake cookies on December 3 (Church Family Night). They will go caroling following worship on Sunday, December 7 and again on the evening of Friday, December 19.

The Red Hat / Pink Hat Ladies will go to Angela’s Café on Thursday evening December 4 at 5:30 pm. Please contact RuthAnn Bruner for more information and to sign-up.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Sign-up for a MISSION TRIP to the ROSE OF SHARON ORPHANAGE in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Only one week is left.
Groups will depart and return on Saturdays:
January 17-24 (FULL)
January 24-31
January 31 to February 7 (FULL)
There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.

The Evangelism & Service Commission has a FOOD DRIVE for the Thanksgiving season to benefit the families of BRIDGE OF HOPE. Bring canned and dry goods to the box in the lobby by Sunday, November 23.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER is needed for the kindergarten class. Contact Denyce Copeland if you are interested.

PRESCHOOL NEEDS
The Maple Grove Preschool is a ministry of our church. There is a need for scholarships for a number of families. If you are able to contribute to this cause, please write your check to the church and indicate that it is for Preschool Scholarships.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held on Wednesday, November 26 at Bart Mennonite Church, 742 Vintage Road, Christiana (Bart Township). Rev. Allen Sumerfield, Christiana United Methodist Church, will speak. Maple Grovers are asked to bring baked goods to share following the worship service.

CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT is Wednesday, December 3. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm and we will have a “Hanging of the Greens” to decorate the church facilities. There will be activities for all ages.

WOMEN’S RETREAT
The Annual Ladies Retreat to be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be our speaker. The cost is $110 per person. Contact Missy King with questions.

MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
No school from Tuesday, November 25 to 28 for Thanksgiving Break.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

November 16, 2008 – This Week at Maple Grove

Sunday, November 16
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
Adult class theme: “The New Community Faces Growth Pains – Mutual Support” Philippians 3:17-4:9.
10:30 am Worship Service: “What Goes Around Comes Around” Luke 6:37-42 (Pastor Steve)

Monday, November 17
7:00 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Judy King’s
7:00 pm Evangelism & Service Commission
7:00 pm Worship & Music Commission
7:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission

Tuesday, November 18
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
7:00 pm Maple Grove Centennial Celebration Committee

Wednesday, November 19
9:15 am Women’s Precept Bible Study
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm Family Life Commission

Thursday, November 20
6:00 am Men’s Prayer meeting

Sunday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Sunday)
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
Adult Class theme: “The New Community Faces Growth Pains – A Good Example” 2 Timothy 2:1-3; 4:1-5.
10:30 am Worship Service: “Learning To Love” John 13:31-35 (Pastor Steve)

November 16, 2008 – Announcements

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who loveth not, knoweth not God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8

The Maple Grove Church Building is turning 100 years old. The 100 Year (Centennial) Anniversary Celebration Committee will hold an organizational meeting on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 pm. Anyone interested is invited to participate.

EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES

LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER - LIFT is on Christmas break. The program will resume on January 6. All the information can be found at http://ladiesinfellowshiptogether.blogspot.com/.

LADIES PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY led by Darlene Groff: We welcome you to study Genesis 3-11. Classes are held every Wednesday (except 2nd Wednesday) from 9:15 to 11:30 am. Child care is provided. This week: “Cain & Abel: Is there only one way to be spiritual?”

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. This week Erin Metzler will speak.

The MYF is selling Gene Wenger Ham Loaves as a fund raiser. Each loaf is 2.5 lbs., and costs $8.50. Place your orders by Dec 4; delivery date is Friday, December 19.

X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, December 2, 7:00 pm.

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP
On December 7, 6:30 pm Elvin Kennel will speak. Elvin is Principal of the West Fallowfield Christian School.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Now is the time to sign-up for a MISSION TRIP to the ROSE OF SHARON ORPHANAGE in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Only one week is left.
Groups will depart and return on Saturdays:
January 17-24 (FULL)
January 24-31
January 31 to February 7 (FULL)
There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.

The Evangelism & Service Commission has a FOOD DRIVE for the Thanksgiving season to benefit the families of BRIDGE OF HOPE. Bring canned and dry goods to the box in the lobby by Sunday, November 23.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER is needed for the kindergarten class. Contact Denyce Copeland if you are interested.

PRESCHOOL NEEDS
The Maple Grove Preschool is a ministry of our church. There is a need for scholarships for a number of families. If you are able to contribute to this cause, please write your check to the church and indicate that it is for Preschool Scholarships.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held on Wednesday, November 26 at Bart Mennonite Church, 742 Vintage Road, Christiana (Bart Township). Rev. Allen Sumerfield, Christiana United Methodist Church, will speak. Maple Grovers are asked to bring baked goods to share following the worship service.

CHURCH FAMILY NIGHT is Wednesday, December 3. Dinner will begin at 6:00 pm and we will have a “Hanging of the Greens” to decorate the church facilities. There will be activities for all ages.

WOMEN’S RETREAT
The Annual Ladies Retreat to be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be our speaker. The cost is $110 per person. Contact Missy King with questions.

MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL

Thursday, November 20 is the Thanksgiving Feast for the Monday / Thursday children.

Friday, November 21 is the Thanksgiving Feast for the Wednesday / Friday children.

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)

The Promise Players present “FATHERS ANONYMOUS: A Sketch Revue by Paul McCusker” at Lampeter Church of The Brethren, Today, Nov 16 at 2:30 pm

TEL HAI CAMP AND CONFERENCE needs farmers to care for one or more of the camp horses from now to June 2009. Call Noelle at 610-273-3969 for more information.

Friday, November 7, 2008

November 9, 2008 – This Week at Maple Grove

Sunday, November 9
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “Seeking the Lost Without Getting Lost Yourself” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (Pastor Steve)
2:00 – 5:00 pm Glen Run Valley Farm’s 9th Annual Pumpkin Olympics

Monday, November 10
6:30 pm Leadership Team Meeting

Tuesday, November 11
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
9:15 am LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together)

Wednesday, November 12
9:15 am Women’s Precept Bible Study
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)

Thursday, November 13
6:00 am Men’s Prayer meeting

Sunday, November 16
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Worship Service: “What Goes Around Comes Around” Luke 6:37-42 (Pastor Steve)

November 9, 2008 – Announcements

THANK YOU
We thank everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual “Growing With God” Auction. We raised $14,380 for the Building Fund. A wide variety of items were sold including youth labor, meal tickets and homemade food goods. Only at Maple Grove could 2 quarts of chow-chow fetch so many laughs and $840.

EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES

LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER - LIFT meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 am. All the information can be found at http://ladiesinfellowshiptogether.blogspot.com/. Check it out. This week the program will be “Holiday Centerpiece” taught by Joan Leahy (bring a grocery bag of fresh cut greens)

LADIES PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY led by Darlene Groff: We welcome you to study Genesis 3-11. Classes began on September 24 and are held every Wednesday (except 2nd Wednesday) from 9:15 to 11:30 am. Child care is provided. There is no class this week; women are encouraged to participate in the Sewing Circle.

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. This week Brian Holmquist will speak. Brian is a missionary with New Tribes Mission to Papua New Guinea.

The MYF is selling Gene Wenger Ham Loaves as a fund raiser. Each loaf is 2.5 lbs., and costs $8.50. Place your orders soon; delivery date is Friday, December 19.

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP
On December 7, 6:30 pm Elvin Kennel will speak. Elvin is Principal of the West Fallowfield Christian School.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

MAPLE GROVE SEWING CIRCLE meets on Wednesday, November 12 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. All willing hands are welcome!

Now is the time to start thinking about going on a MISSION TRIP to the ROSE OF SHARON ORPHANAGE in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
Groups will depart and return on Saturdays:
January 17-24 (FULL)
January 24-31
January 31 to February 7 (With West Fallowfield Christian School)
There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.

The Evangelism & Service Commission has a FOOD DRIVE for the Thanksgiving season to benefit the families of BRIDGE OF HOPE. Bring canned and dry goods to the box in the lobby by Sunday, November 23.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER is needed for the kindergarten class. Contact Denyce Copeland if you are interested.

PRESCHOOL NEEDS
The Maple Grove Preschool is a ministry of our church. There is a need for scholarships for a number of families. If you are able to contribute to this cause, please write your check to the church and indicate that it is for Preschool Scholarships.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PUMPKIN OLYMPICS
The Glen Run Valley Farm will host the 9th Annual Pumpkin Olympics on Sunday, November 9, 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Don’t miss pumpkin games, snacks, and the great pumpkin roll. The Glen Run Valley Farm is at 280 Lenover Road, Atglen.

WOMEN’S RETREAT
The Annual Ladies Retreat to be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be our speaker. The cost is $110 per person. Contact Missy King with questions.

MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Wednesday, November 12 the Bernstain Bear and Peter Panda classes will have Parent Conferences. It is also delivery day for the “Clair’s” Products fundraiser.

Thursday, November 13 the Peter Panda class will have Parent Conferences.

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)

The Promise Players present “FATHERS ANONYMOUS: A Sketch Revue by Paul McCusker” at Lampeter Church of The Brethren, Nov 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 pm and Nov 9 & 16 at 2:30 pm

TEL HAI CAMP AND CONFERENCE needs farmers to care for one or more of the camp horses from now to June 2009. Call Noelle at 610-273-3969 for more information.

POSTMODERNISM AND THE CHURCH
Tel Hai Retirement Community is sponsoring a series on Postmodernism. Dr. Kenneth Miller, professor at Evangelical Theological Seminary is teacher. The next program is Sunday, November 9, 6:00 pm at Tel Hai. The theme for November 9 is “The Place of the Church in a Postmodern World.” Check out this link for more information: http://www.telhai.org/~telhai/pages/index.php?pID=48

CHRISTIANA EXPRESSO COFFEEHOUSE presents Hiram Ring and Angel’s Wake, Friday, November 14, 7:00 to 9:30 pm.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 7:00 pm at Bart Mennonite Church.

Monday, November 3, 2008

November 2, 2008 – This Week at Maple Grove

Sunday, November 2
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “Sharing Christ” Luke 6:26-36 (Pastor Steve)
6:30 pm Evening Worship: Francesca Crane, Executive Director, Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties

Monday, November 3
7:00 pm Ladies Bible Study at Sue Eby’s

Tuesday, November 4
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
9:15 am LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together)
7:00 pm X-treme Worship

Wednesday, November 5
9:15 am Women’s Precept Bible Study
5:15 pm Family Night Dinner
6:30 pm Growing with God AUCTION
Note: MYF will participate in auction

Thursday, November 6
6:00 am Men’s Prayer meeting

Sunday, November 9
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am Worship Service: “Seeking the Lost without Getting Lost Yourself” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (Pastor Steve)

November 2, 2008 – Announcements

X-TREME WORSHIP
Tuesday, November 4, 7:00 pm
Rebecca Zurbrick will speak about her call to mission. Rebecca is appointed by the Bible Fellowship Church Board of Missions for ministry with CAM International. She plans to leave for Uruguay in January and eventually go to Spain. Come hear her story.

A HEALTHY CHURCH
We want to be a healthy church; Jesus deserves a strong and healthy body. Today we consider our relationship with people who aren’t Christians. As we get to know them, we find that they have needs: maybe food and shelter, maybe love and caring, perhaps a friend to talk with. Certainly they need forgiveness and salvation. Some people we come into contact with are disagreeable or just plain mean. We need to love them. Once we too were “enemies” of God (Colossians 1:21), but God loves us and showed that love through Jesus. We need to be Christ-like, seeking and saving the lost. Characteristic of a Healthy Church #7: A healthy church has need-oriented evangelism.

LOOKING BACK
The church is just people. This has been evident throughout Maple Grove history. The “Maple Breezes” was a newsletter published from May 1953 into the 1990s. Some can remember getting together to type the stencils and turn the crank on the mimeograph machine.

55 years ago, the October 1953 issue reported that Sewing Circle was held at Elam Shenk’s home. Emmanuel Peachey held revival services. A shower was held for Glenda and Leon Mast at the Amos Mast home. Willis and Blanche Umble reported on their Minnesota trip to teach Bible School. Ray Glick made a plea to the youth to enter Voluntary Service. Lila Hess cared for little Billy Stoltzfus during his mother’s illness. Violet Fisher, in Grade 7 at West Fallowfield School, wrote about her substitute teacher, Don Mast, who was filling in while Miss Frey was making wedding preparations. Gid and Ruth Stoltzfus wrote about Ruth’s miraculous healing in an article “God Answers Prayer.”

The Sewing Circle still meets; God’s people still care for and encourage one another; Bible Schools are still taught; God still heals. The church still is just people like you and me, doing their best to be God’s people in this world.

EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES

LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER - LIFT meets on Tuesdays at 9:15 am. All the information can be found at http://ladiesinfellowshiptogether.blogspot.com/. Check it out. This week we will have “Christmas through the Eyes of the Women: Elizabeth, Mary and Mary’s Mother” led by Dottie Frey, Marian Leaman, and Elizabeth Mills.

LADIES PRECEPT BIBLE STUDY led by Darlene Groff: We welcome you to study Genesis 3-11. Classes began on September 24 and are held every Wednesday (except 2nd Wednesday) from 9:15 to 11:30 am. Child care is provided.

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. This week the youth will help with the church auction.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

MAPLE GROVE SEWING CIRCLE meets on Wednesday, November 5 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. All willing hands are welcome!

Now is the time to start thinking about going on a MISSION TRIP to the ROSE OF SHARON ORPHANAGE in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.
Groups will depart and return on Saturdays:
January 17-24 (FULL)
January 24-31
January 31 to February 7
There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.

SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER is needed for the kindergarten class. Contact Denyce Copeland if you are interested.

PRESCHOOL NEEDS
The Maple Grove Preschool is a ministry of our church. There is a need for scholarships for a number of families. If you are able to contribute to this cause, please write your check to the church and indicate that it is for Preschool Scholarships.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THE 3RD ANNUAL CHURCH BUILDING FUND AUCTION will be held on November 5. The Auction Preview and Dinner begins at 5:15 pm and the Auction will start at 6:30 pm.

PUMPKIN OLYMPICS
The Glen Run Valley Farm will host the 9th Annual Pumpkin Olympics on Sunday, November 9, 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Don’t miss pumpkin games, snacks, and the great pumpkin roll. The Glen Run Valley Farm is at 280 Lenover Road, Atglen.

WOMEN’S RETREAT
Mark your calendars for our Annual Ladies Retreat to be held again at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA. Dates for the retreat are February 20-22, 2009.

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)

Ridgeview Mennonite Church presents “TATTERED AND WORN: An Eccentric Look at the Good Book” on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 pm. Checkout www.ridgeviewmennonite.org for more information.

The Promise Players present “FATHERS ANONYMOUS: A Sketch Revue by Paul McCusker” at Lampeter Church of The Brethren, Nov 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 at 7:30 pm and Nov 9 & 16 at 2:30 pm

TEL HAI CAMP AND CONFERENCE needs farmers to care for one or more of the camp horses from now to June 2009. Call Noelle at 610-273-3969 for more information.

POSTMODERNISM AND THE CHURCH
Tel Hai Retirement Community is sponsoring a series on Postmodernism. Dr. Kenneth Miller, professor at Evangelical Theological Seminary is teacher. The next program is Sunday, November 9, 6:00 pm at Tel Hai. The theme for November 9 is “The Place of the Church in a Postmodern World.” Check out this link for more information: http://www.telhai.org/~telhai/pages/index.php?pID=48

CHRISTIANA EXPRESSO COFFEEHOUSE presents Hiram Ring and Angel’s Wake, Friday, November 14, 7:00 to 9:30 pm.