Church weather policy: Sunday Worship will be always held for those who are able to come to the church building. Other activities will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Drive carefully!
Sunday, December 21 (Fourth Sunday of Advent)
8:45 – 9:45 am Refreshments and Fellowship
10:00 am Worship (The Indwelling Face of God) and Children’s Program (The Christmas Message)
Wednesday, December 24
7:00 pm Christmas Eve Worship: a service of carols and candles “Bow Down Before Him”
Sunday, December 28 (Christmastide)
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship and Christmas Hymn Sing “The Embracing Face of God” Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3; Luke 2:22-40 (Pastor Steve)
Sunday, December 21, 2008
December 21, 2008 – Announcements
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
WORSHIP AND CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
8:45 to 9:45 am Refreshments and Fellowship
10:00 am Christmas Worship and Children’s Program
“The Christmas Message”
Prayerfully pieced together by Bonnie Bruner
Co-Directed by Jen McGowan & Denyce Copeland
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 11 & 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will have a joint class on dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
Would you like to learn to quilt? There will be a “Basic How-to” class on Wednesday, January 14 during the Sewing Circle time. Contact Patti White with any questions.
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
THE CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TREE is a way to remember your loved ones by placing a memorial ornament on the tree in the foyer.
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
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. No meeting on Christmas Eve.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
The Church of the Open Bible (101 E. 1st Ave, Parkesburg) will have a CHRISTMAS STORY DRIVE THRU on December 19, 20 & 21 from 6 to 9 pm. Visit www.cotobible.com for more information.
The 22nd Annual Messiah Sing-a-long will be Friday, December 26, 7:00 pm at the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church.
Expand your world and your family through Serving And Learning Together (SALT). If you are 18-27 years old, consider serving oversees for 11 months through Mennonite Central Committee’s SALT program. Visit www.mcc.org/salt for more information.
MCC is collecting AIDS Care Kits. You can help by assembling a kit. See www.mcc.org/kits/aids for more information.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21
WORSHIP AND CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
8:45 to 9:45 am Refreshments and Fellowship
10:00 am Christmas Worship and Children’s Program
“The Christmas Message”
Prayerfully pieced together by Bonnie Bruner
Co-Directed by Jen McGowan & Denyce Copeland
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 11 & 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will have a joint class on dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
Would you like to learn to quilt? There will be a “Basic How-to” class on Wednesday, January 14 during the Sewing Circle time. Contact Patti White with any questions.
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
THE CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL TREE is a way to remember your loved ones by placing a memorial ornament on the tree in the foyer.
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
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. No meeting on Christmas Eve.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
The Church of the Open Bible (101 E. 1st Ave, Parkesburg) will have a CHRISTMAS STORY DRIVE THRU on December 19, 20 & 21 from 6 to 9 pm. Visit www.cotobible.com for more information.
The 22nd Annual Messiah Sing-a-long will be Friday, December 26, 7:00 pm at the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church.
Expand your world and your family through Serving And Learning Together (SALT). If you are 18-27 years old, consider serving oversees for 11 months through Mennonite Central Committee’s SALT program. Visit www.mcc.org/salt for more information.
MCC is collecting AIDS Care Kits. You can help by assembling a kit. See www.mcc.org/kits/aids for more information.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Mike King
Michael King and Sharyn Brantigan were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, December 13 in San Antonio, TX.December 14, 2008 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, December 14 (Third Sunday of Advent)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Restoring Face of God” Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11; John1:6-8,19-28 (Elder Eric Nafziger)
12:30 pm Children’s Christmas Program practice
Tuesday, December 16
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, December 17
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
Thursday, December 18
6:00 am Men’s Prayer meeting
Friday, December 19
6:00 – 8:00 pm Jr. MYF (grades 6-8) will go Christmas caroling.
7:00 pm Children’s Christmas Program dress rehearsal (all are welcome)
Sunday, December 21 (Fourth Sunday of Advent)
8:45 – 9:45 am Refreshments and Fellowship Time.
10:00 am Worship and Children’s Christmas Program
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Restoring Face of God” Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11; John1:6-8,19-28 (Elder Eric Nafziger)
12:30 pm Children’s Christmas Program practice
Tuesday, December 16
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, December 17
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
Thursday, December 18
6:00 am Men’s Prayer meeting
Friday, December 19
6:00 – 8:00 pm Jr. MYF (grades 6-8) will go Christmas caroling.
7:00 pm Children’s Christmas Program dress rehearsal (all are welcome)
Sunday, December 21 (Fourth Sunday of Advent)
8:45 – 9:45 am Refreshments and Fellowship Time.
10:00 am Worship and Children’s Christmas Program
December 14, 2008 – Announcements
“Restore us, O Lord God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved.” (Psalm 80:19)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 11 & 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will have a joint class on dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
Would you like to learn to quilt? There will be a “Basic How-to” class on Wednesday, January 14 during the Sewing Circle time. Contact Patti White with any questions.
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. Registration will close soon. The only week left is January 24-31. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.
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 Junior MYF (grades 6-8) will go Christmas Caroling on Friday, December 19 from 6 to 8 pm. They will travel in an open wagon in the communities near the church building.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
The Church of the Open Bible (101 E. 1st Ave, Parkesburg) will have a CHRISTMAS STORY DRIVE THRU on December 19, 20 & 21 from 6 to 9 pm. Visit www.cotobible.com for more information.
Expand your world and your family through Serving And Learning Together (SALT). If you are 18-27 years old, consider serving oversees for 11 months through Mennonite Central Committee’s SALT program. Visit www.mcc.org/salt for more information.
MCC is collecting AIDS Care Kits. You can help by assembling a kit. See www.mcc.org/kits/aids for more information.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 11 & 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will have a joint class on dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
Would you like to learn to quilt? There will be a “Basic How-to” class on Wednesday, January 14 during the Sewing Circle time. Contact Patti White with any questions.
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. Registration will close soon. The only week left is January 24-31. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.
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 Junior MYF (grades 6-8) will go Christmas Caroling on Friday, December 19 from 6 to 8 pm. They will travel in an open wagon in the communities near the church building.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
The Church of the Open Bible (101 E. 1st Ave, Parkesburg) will have a CHRISTMAS STORY DRIVE THRU on December 19, 20 & 21 from 6 to 9 pm. Visit www.cotobible.com for more information.
Expand your world and your family through Serving And Learning Together (SALT). If you are 18-27 years old, consider serving oversees for 11 months through Mennonite Central Committee’s SALT program. Visit www.mcc.org/salt for more information.
MCC is collecting AIDS Care Kits. You can help by assembling a kit. See www.mcc.org/kits/aids for more information.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
December 7, 2008 – This Week at Maple Grove
We want to get an idea if anyone is reading this page. Please let Pastor Steve Crane know that you checked us out: pastorscrane@epix.net. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
Sunday, December 7 (Second Sunday of Advent)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Comforting Face of God” Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 (Pastor Steve)
12:00 noon Jr. MYF lunch and Christmas Caroling
6:30 pm Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, December 9
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, December 10
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Sewing Circle
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) offers free babysitting
Thursday, December 11
6:00 am Men's Prayer meeting
9:30 am Preschool Christmas Program
Friday, December 12
9:30 am Preschool Christmas Program
Sunday, December 14 (Third Sunday of Advent)
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Restoring Face of God” Isaiah 61:1-11; John 1:6-28 (Elder Eric Nafziger)
Sunday, December 7 (Second Sunday of Advent)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Comforting Face of God” Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-8 (Pastor Steve)
12:00 noon Jr. MYF lunch and Christmas Caroling
6:30 pm Congregational Meeting
Tuesday, December 9
8:00 am Praise & Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, December 10
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Sewing Circle
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) offers free babysitting
Thursday, December 11
6:00 am Men's Prayer meeting
9:30 am Preschool Christmas Program
Friday, December 12
9:30 am Preschool Christmas Program
Sunday, December 14 (Third Sunday of Advent)
9:30 am Sunday School for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service: “The Restoring Face of God” Isaiah 61:1-11; John 1:6-28 (Elder Eric Nafziger)
December 7, 2008 – Announcements
“Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." (Isaiah 49:13)
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL NEWS
Everyone is invited to attend the PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS on Thursday and Friday, December 11 & 12, at 9:30 am. Each of the preschool classes will have a presentation, Pastor Steve will lead in singing and a story, and Director Judy Woods will share some thoughts.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
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. Registration will close soon. The only week left is January 24-31. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.
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. This week the youth will provide free babysitting for anyone interested.
The Junior MYF (grades 6-8) baked cookies on December 3. They will take the cookies as they go caroling following worship on Sunday, December 7 and again on the evening of Friday, December 19.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(see the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
Expand your world and your family through Serving And Learning Together (SALT). If you are 18-27 years old, consider serving oversees for 11 months through Mennonite Central Committee’s SALT program. Visit www.mcc.org/salt for more information.
MCC is collecting AIDS Care Kits. You can help by assembling a kit. See www.mcc.org/kits/aids for more information.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL NEWS
Everyone is invited to attend the PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS on Thursday and Friday, December 11 & 12, at 9:30 am. Each of the preschool classes will have a presentation, Pastor Steve will lead in singing and a story, and Director Judy Woods will share some thoughts.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
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. Registration will close soon. The only week left is January 24-31. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Contact Eric Nafziger for more information.
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. This week the youth will provide free babysitting for anyone interested.
The Junior MYF (grades 6-8) baked cookies on December 3. They will take the cookies as they go caroling following worship on Sunday, December 7 and again on the evening of Friday, December 19.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(see the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
Expand your world and your family through Serving And Learning Together (SALT). If you are 18-27 years old, consider serving oversees for 11 months through Mennonite Central Committee’s SALT program. Visit www.mcc.org/salt for more information.
MCC is collecting AIDS Care Kits. You can help by assembling a kit. See www.mcc.org/kits/aids for more information.
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