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.