“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.
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