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.