Sunday, April 27
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service: “What Does God Want From Me?” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (Pastor Steve)
12:00 pm – Potato Bar (Sponsored by Youth)
12:00 pm – Summer Sing Meeting
Monday, April 28
7:00 pm – Leadership Team
Tuesday, April 29
8:00 am - Prayer & Praise meeting
9:15 am – Learn in Fellowship Together (LIFT)
Wednesday, April 30
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, May 01
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
7:00 pm – Community Prayer Service for National Day of Prayer at Christiana UMC
Sunday, May 04
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages / Family Life Conference Session 1 for Youth and Adult
10:30 am – Worship Service: Family Life Conference Session 2 with Conrad and Heidi Kenegy
12:00 pm – Fellowship Meal
1:30 pm – Family Life Conference Session 3
Saturday, April 26, 2008
April 27, 2008 – Announcements
LOOKING BACK – LOOKING FORWARD
Problems can bring change. 65 years ago, on April 19, 1943, the roof blew off the Millwood Mennonite Church building. There was a lot of damage; “both ends were blow out and bricks were torn loose about three feet from the square.” At the time, Maple Grove and Millwood were together as one congregation meeting in two places, alternating weeks between the two buildings. During reconstruction, until July 4, all worship services were held in the Maple Grove building.
It must have given the Maple Grove folks a taste of what weekly worship services would be like. On July 18 the entire congregation voted to hold worship separately in both houses of worship. This began a movement to separate the two congregations in other ways. On April 17, 1944 a group from Maple Grove met secretly to draw up a resolution asking the Conference to intervene. After a long and divisive process, on September 19, 1944, by a 69% vote, Maple Grove and Millwood effectively became two separate churches.
What if the roof didn’t blow off the Millwood church? Things might be very different. Hopefully we don’t need a disaster and church division to bring positive change.
PRAY FOR OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Leadership Team will meet on Monday. The LT is charged with providing vision, oversight and direction for the congregation. Their ministry is to see that the various ministries of the congregation are being attended to and are in tune with the mission and vision of the congregation.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. A planning meeting will be held on Sunday, March 30 at 5:00 pm. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
VBS is coming June 13-19. Sign up to help on the bulletin board in the foyer. A list of items needed is posted.
Calling all Babies! VBS needs your empty plastic baby food containers with lids. Please have mom or dad bring them to the church.
The Evangelism & Service Commission is collecting Dutch-Way “Dollar Stretchers” to purchase items for families in need. Place your “Dollar Stretcher” coupons in the box in the foyer.
The Sewing Circle is collecting items for MCC Relief Kits. These kits will be distributed to families in need around the world. Please see http://mcc.org/kits/relief/ for a list of needed items. Place items in the box in the foyer.
Maple Grove Preschool is collecting money to help Chuck and Jen Hadley. Jen is a teacher at the Preschool and her husband Chuck goes to Hershey Medical Center every day for radiation therapy. Please see Sarah Byler or Ruth Ann Bruner if you wish to contribute.
Relay for Life is June 20 & 21 in our area. Ruth Ann Bruner is looking for people to be on her team. June 6 is a fund raiser for the Relay fund raiser, the 4th annual LanChester Golf Outing at Moccasin Run Golf Course. Ruth Ann has a table in the foyer with more information and to sign up. See http://lanchesterrelayforlife.org/ for more information.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
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 go to Village Greens for a night of mini-golf.
LIFT (Learning In Fellowship Together) is a program for mothers of young children. LIFT meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00. Nursery care and preschool classes are provided. This week’s program marks the closing of the program year with a farewell brunch.
Are you looking for rewarding experience? Come teach Sunday school. Talk to Lynda King or Denyce Copeland; teachers are greatly needed for next quarter.
STEWARDSHIP
April 20 Offering $5596
The Building Fund current loan amount $65,900.
From the Building Stewardship Committee: Thank you for supporting the building fund through laughing during the “Ryan and Friends” performance and through participating in a time of renewal of Faith Commitments. “Ryan & Friends” raised $1900 and last Sunday’s special offering was $14,910, plus about $65,000 in future commitments.
If you were unable to participate in the April 20 recommitment time, you can find additional forms in the friendship pads or beside the offering box in the foyer. Place completed forms in the offering box or basket, or give to Rhonda Stoltzfus.
Following worship on April 27, Mike King, Director of Finance, will lead a short information session about the parking lot paving, landscaping and new church sign.
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)
Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church in Christiana will have an Over 60s Senior Fellowship on Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 am. Dr. Tindall will be the speaker and a light lunch will be served. Call the church office for more information, 610-593-5467.
LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL will hold a Spring Open House on Sunday, May 18 for parents and students exploring Christian education in grades preK to 12. The open house will run from 1 to 3 pm in the Alumni Dining Hall of the Lancaster Campus and will include campus tours, refreshments and information about the four campuses. The high school Spring Concert will follow at 3 pm in the Fine Arts Center. For more information visit http://www.lancastermennonite.org/.
Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite
Calling All Artists! Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art for Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts which will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 1 - 9pm. The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary. Original work will be accepted in many mediums. For more details please contact Sharon Thompsonowak at artofpeace@frazermennonite.org.
RUTHANN REMINDS US that items for the weekly printed church bulletin need to be in the church office by Thursday of each week. You can also send them to mgchurch@netzero.net.
Problems can bring change. 65 years ago, on April 19, 1943, the roof blew off the Millwood Mennonite Church building. There was a lot of damage; “both ends were blow out and bricks were torn loose about three feet from the square.” At the time, Maple Grove and Millwood were together as one congregation meeting in two places, alternating weeks between the two buildings. During reconstruction, until July 4, all worship services were held in the Maple Grove building.
It must have given the Maple Grove folks a taste of what weekly worship services would be like. On July 18 the entire congregation voted to hold worship separately in both houses of worship. This began a movement to separate the two congregations in other ways. On April 17, 1944 a group from Maple Grove met secretly to draw up a resolution asking the Conference to intervene. After a long and divisive process, on September 19, 1944, by a 69% vote, Maple Grove and Millwood effectively became two separate churches.
What if the roof didn’t blow off the Millwood church? Things might be very different. Hopefully we don’t need a disaster and church division to bring positive change.
PRAY FOR OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Leadership Team will meet on Monday. The LT is charged with providing vision, oversight and direction for the congregation. Their ministry is to see that the various ministries of the congregation are being attended to and are in tune with the mission and vision of the congregation.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. A planning meeting will be held on Sunday, March 30 at 5:00 pm. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
VBS is coming June 13-19. Sign up to help on the bulletin board in the foyer. A list of items needed is posted.
Calling all Babies! VBS needs your empty plastic baby food containers with lids. Please have mom or dad bring them to the church.
The Evangelism & Service Commission is collecting Dutch-Way “Dollar Stretchers” to purchase items for families in need. Place your “Dollar Stretcher” coupons in the box in the foyer.
The Sewing Circle is collecting items for MCC Relief Kits. These kits will be distributed to families in need around the world. Please see http://mcc.org/kits/relief/ for a list of needed items. Place items in the box in the foyer.
Maple Grove Preschool is collecting money to help Chuck and Jen Hadley. Jen is a teacher at the Preschool and her husband Chuck goes to Hershey Medical Center every day for radiation therapy. Please see Sarah Byler or Ruth Ann Bruner if you wish to contribute.
Relay for Life is June 20 & 21 in our area. Ruth Ann Bruner is looking for people to be on her team. June 6 is a fund raiser for the Relay fund raiser, the 4th annual LanChester Golf Outing at Moccasin Run Golf Course. Ruth Ann has a table in the foyer with more information and to sign up. See http://lanchesterrelayforlife.org/ for more information.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
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 go to Village Greens for a night of mini-golf.
LIFT (Learning In Fellowship Together) is a program for mothers of young children. LIFT meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00. Nursery care and preschool classes are provided. This week’s program marks the closing of the program year with a farewell brunch.
Are you looking for rewarding experience? Come teach Sunday school. Talk to Lynda King or Denyce Copeland; teachers are greatly needed for next quarter.
STEWARDSHIP
April 20 Offering $5596
The Building Fund current loan amount $65,900.
From the Building Stewardship Committee: Thank you for supporting the building fund through laughing during the “Ryan and Friends” performance and through participating in a time of renewal of Faith Commitments. “Ryan & Friends” raised $1900 and last Sunday’s special offering was $14,910, plus about $65,000 in future commitments.
If you were unable to participate in the April 20 recommitment time, you can find additional forms in the friendship pads or beside the offering box in the foyer. Place completed forms in the offering box or basket, or give to Rhonda Stoltzfus.
Following worship on April 27, Mike King, Director of Finance, will lead a short information session about the parking lot paving, landscaping and new church sign.
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)
Latta Memorial Presbyterian Church in Christiana will have an Over 60s Senior Fellowship on Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 am. Dr. Tindall will be the speaker and a light lunch will be served. Call the church office for more information, 610-593-5467.
LANCASTER MENNONITE SCHOOL will hold a Spring Open House on Sunday, May 18 for parents and students exploring Christian education in grades preK to 12. The open house will run from 1 to 3 pm in the Alumni Dining Hall of the Lancaster Campus and will include campus tours, refreshments and information about the four campuses. The high school Spring Concert will follow at 3 pm in the Fine Arts Center. For more information visit http://www.lancastermennonite.org/.
Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite
Calling All Artists! Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art for Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts which will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 1 - 9pm. The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary. Original work will be accepted in many mediums. For more details please contact Sharon Thompsonowak at artofpeace@frazermennonite.org.
RUTHANN REMINDS US that items for the weekly printed church bulletin need to be in the church office by Thursday of each week. You can also send them to mgchurch@netzero.net.
Monday, April 21, 2008
April 20, 2008 – This Week’s Schedule
Oops! Sorry this was posted late.
Sunday, April 20
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “Hunting For Treasure” Matthew 6:19-24 (Pastor Steve)
Prayer and Renewal of Faith Commitments for Building Fund
Monday, April 21
7:00 pm – Worship & Music Commission
7:00 pm – Gift Discernment Committee
Tuesday, April 22
8:00 am - Prayer & Praise meeting
9:15 am – Learning in Fellowship Together (LIFT)
Wednesday, April 23
6:30 pm – Church Yard work & Clean-up Work Night
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, April 24
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
7:00 pm – Youth Ministry Commission
Sunday, April 27
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “What Does God Want From Me?” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (Pastor Steve)
12:00 noon – Potato Bar
12:00 noon – Summer Sing Planning Committee
Sunday, April 20
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “Hunting For Treasure” Matthew 6:19-24 (Pastor Steve)
Prayer and Renewal of Faith Commitments for Building Fund
Monday, April 21
7:00 pm – Worship & Music Commission
7:00 pm – Gift Discernment Committee
Tuesday, April 22
8:00 am - Prayer & Praise meeting
9:15 am – Learning in Fellowship Together (LIFT)
Wednesday, April 23
6:30 pm – Church Yard work & Clean-up Work Night
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, April 24
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
7:00 pm – Youth Ministry Commission
Sunday, April 27
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “What Does God Want From Me?” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (Pastor Steve)
12:00 noon – Potato Bar
12:00 noon – Summer Sing Planning Committee
April 20, 2008 – Announcements
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
MYF POTATO BAR
Plan to stay after worship on Sunday, April 27 and enjoy a baked potato. There will be a variety of toppings available. Donations will be accepted for the Youth Summer Mission Project.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
SPRING CLEANING AT MAPLE GROVE
Wednesday, April 23 we will gather at 6:30 pm to clean the outside of the church grounds and spread mulch. Bring your shovels, wheelbarrows and rakes.
VBS IS COMING June 15-19
On the bulletin board you will find sign up sheets for the different jobs. Please look over the different needs and see where you fit in. Sign up to help! There is also a list of items needed for VBS posted. Please put your contributions in the box in the foyer.
CHUCK HADLEY FUND
The Maple Grove Preschool is collecting money to help Chuck & Jen Hadley. Jen is a teacher; Chuck has a brain tumor. He will receive radiation at Hershey Medical Center. Contributions can be given to Sarah Byler or Ruth Ann Bruner.
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th.
Save the date for:
- an afternoon and evening of music
- an outdoor open air concert
- featuring local talent
- including traditional hymns
- an evening concert by the Birdsong Family (returning by popular demand)
Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. Contact Ken Umble, Concert Coordinator, if you can help. There will be a meeting on Sunday, April 27 following worship for those who are willing to help.
THANKS
We thank everyone for their wonderful response to the appeal for MCC relief buckets. A total of $1300 was collected, which was taken to MCC on April 19. This will fill 32 buckets. We already completed 8 buckets, so we will continue to collect for this until we reach our goal of filling 50 buckets. The Maple Grove Sewing Circle will receive funds through May 15. See Cathy King for more information.
ALLEN UMBLE TO ALBANIA
Contributions may be made to the church for Allen Umble to return to Albania for missionary service with the Virginia Mennonite Missions. Mark your check with “VMM-Allen Umble;” these gifts will go in addition to the church budget contribution.
The RELAY FOR LIFE is June 20 & 21. Ruth Ann Bruner is looking for people to be on her team. There is a sign-up table in the foyer. June 6 is the 4th Annual LanChester Golf Outing at Moccasin Run in support of Relay for Life. Everyone is encouraged to sign-up.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
Conrad and Keidi Kenegy will lead a Family Life Conference on Sunday, May 4. Adults and Youth are invited to come together in the main auditorium during the Sunday School hour for the first session. The second session will be the message during worship. Following worship we will have a fellowship meal and the third session will follow.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
May through August there will be “optional” classes taught in the main auditorium. There will be a different topic each week. May 4 will be “Marriage and Family” taught by Conrad and Heidi Kanegy. This class will be continued in the worship service and in the afternoon following a fellowship meal.
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 join in the church work night as a service project.
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is a program for mothers of young children. LIFT meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00. Nursery care and preschool classes are provided. The program for April 22 is “God’s Faithfulness” led by the Staff.
Are you looking for rewarding experience? Come teach Sunday school. Talk to Denyce Copeland; teachers are greatly needed to start in September. Adults are needed for worship time childcare on May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.
STEWARDSHIP
April 13 Offering $6484
The Building Fund current loan amount $82,700.
In anticipation of the spring Paving Project, there will be a special Building Fund offering on Sunday, April 20th. This will also be a time to update Faith Commitments for 2008 and 2009. Prayerfully consider an additional gift or a series of monthly or weekly gifts to the Building Fund.
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)
Tel Hai Camp and Retreat will hold a Spring Celebration on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 pm. The Celebration is held at the Shady Maple Banquet Facility and includes a free meal. Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, is the guest speaker. Anyone interested in Tel Hai Camp is encouraged to attend. Call 610-273-3969 for more information or to make a reservation. More information can be found at www.telhaicamp.org.
Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite
Calling All Artists! Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art for Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts which will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 1 - 9pm. The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary. Original work will be accepted in many mediums. For more details please contact Sharon Thompsonowak at artofpeace@frazermennonite.org.
ACC Peace and Justice Committee "Urban Connections Tour
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH - Reading/Lancaster areas. Join persons from NYC, Baltimore, and Reading/Lancaster congregations to learn about current social justice issues and to form supportive relationships between ACC congregations. 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information - contact Keith Wilson at ACC, atlanticcoast@frontiernet.net or 717-355-0550.
“God at Work in our Space” ACC Spring Assembly
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH – Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster. Carlos Romero will be the keynote speaker in a day of worship, discussion, and relationship building. Contact Keith in the ACC office for more information – keithw@frontiernet.net, 717-355-0550
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Maple Grove Mennonite Preschool has an opening for an assistant teacher in the 3 year old class for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact Judi Woods, Preschool Director, for more information (610-593-1159 or mgpreschool@epix.net).
MYF POTATO BAR
Plan to stay after worship on Sunday, April 27 and enjoy a baked potato. There will be a variety of toppings available. Donations will be accepted for the Youth Summer Mission Project.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
SPRING CLEANING AT MAPLE GROVE
Wednesday, April 23 we will gather at 6:30 pm to clean the outside of the church grounds and spread mulch. Bring your shovels, wheelbarrows and rakes.
VBS IS COMING June 15-19
On the bulletin board you will find sign up sheets for the different jobs. Please look over the different needs and see where you fit in. Sign up to help! There is also a list of items needed for VBS posted. Please put your contributions in the box in the foyer.
CHUCK HADLEY FUND
The Maple Grove Preschool is collecting money to help Chuck & Jen Hadley. Jen is a teacher; Chuck has a brain tumor. He will receive radiation at Hershey Medical Center. Contributions can be given to Sarah Byler or Ruth Ann Bruner.
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th.
Save the date for:
- an afternoon and evening of music
- an outdoor open air concert
- featuring local talent
- including traditional hymns
- an evening concert by the Birdsong Family (returning by popular demand)
Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. Contact Ken Umble, Concert Coordinator, if you can help. There will be a meeting on Sunday, April 27 following worship for those who are willing to help.
THANKS
We thank everyone for their wonderful response to the appeal for MCC relief buckets. A total of $1300 was collected, which was taken to MCC on April 19. This will fill 32 buckets. We already completed 8 buckets, so we will continue to collect for this until we reach our goal of filling 50 buckets. The Maple Grove Sewing Circle will receive funds through May 15. See Cathy King for more information.
ALLEN UMBLE TO ALBANIA
Contributions may be made to the church for Allen Umble to return to Albania for missionary service with the Virginia Mennonite Missions. Mark your check with “VMM-Allen Umble;” these gifts will go in addition to the church budget contribution.
The RELAY FOR LIFE is June 20 & 21. Ruth Ann Bruner is looking for people to be on her team. There is a sign-up table in the foyer. June 6 is the 4th Annual LanChester Golf Outing at Moccasin Run in support of Relay for Life. Everyone is encouraged to sign-up.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE FAMILY LIFE CONFERENCE
Conrad and Keidi Kenegy will lead a Family Life Conference on Sunday, May 4. Adults and Youth are invited to come together in the main auditorium during the Sunday School hour for the first session. The second session will be the message during worship. Following worship we will have a fellowship meal and the third session will follow.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVES
May through August there will be “optional” classes taught in the main auditorium. There will be a different topic each week. May 4 will be “Marriage and Family” taught by Conrad and Heidi Kanegy. This class will be continued in the worship service and in the afternoon following a fellowship meal.
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 join in the church work night as a service project.
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is a program for mothers of young children. LIFT meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00. Nursery care and preschool classes are provided. The program for April 22 is “God’s Faithfulness” led by the Staff.
Are you looking for rewarding experience? Come teach Sunday school. Talk to Denyce Copeland; teachers are greatly needed to start in September. Adults are needed for worship time childcare on May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.
STEWARDSHIP
April 13 Offering $6484
The Building Fund current loan amount $82,700.
In anticipation of the spring Paving Project, there will be a special Building Fund offering on Sunday, April 20th. This will also be a time to update Faith Commitments for 2008 and 2009. Prayerfully consider an additional gift or a series of monthly or weekly gifts to the Building Fund.
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)
Tel Hai Camp and Retreat will hold a Spring Celebration on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 pm. The Celebration is held at the Shady Maple Banquet Facility and includes a free meal. Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, is the guest speaker. Anyone interested in Tel Hai Camp is encouraged to attend. Call 610-273-3969 for more information or to make a reservation. More information can be found at www.telhaicamp.org.
Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite
Calling All Artists! Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art for Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts which will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 1 - 9pm. The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary. Original work will be accepted in many mediums. For more details please contact Sharon Thompsonowak at artofpeace@frazermennonite.org.
ACC Peace and Justice Committee "Urban Connections Tour
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH - Reading/Lancaster areas. Join persons from NYC, Baltimore, and Reading/Lancaster congregations to learn about current social justice issues and to form supportive relationships between ACC congregations. 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information - contact Keith Wilson at ACC, atlanticcoast@frontiernet.net or 717-355-0550.
“God at Work in our Space” ACC Spring Assembly
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH – Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster. Carlos Romero will be the keynote speaker in a day of worship, discussion, and relationship building. Contact Keith in the ACC office for more information – keithw@frontiernet.net, 717-355-0550
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Maple Grove Mennonite Preschool has an opening for an assistant teacher in the 3 year old class for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact Judi Woods, Preschool Director, for more information (610-593-1159 or mgpreschool@epix.net).
Friday, April 11, 2008
April 13, 2008 – This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, April 13
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “A Worthy Vessel” Jeremiah 18:1-6 (Pastor Steve)
6:30 pm – “Living Well” follow-up meeting for women who went on the retreat
Monday, April 14
7:00 pm – Leadership Team
Tuesday, April 15
8:00 am - Prayer & Praise meeting
9:15 am – Learning in Fellowship Together (LIFT)
Wednesday, April 16
7:00 pm – Maple Grove Coordinating Body meeting
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, April 17
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
Friday, April 18
7:00 pm – “Ryan and Friends” Comedy Program
Sunday, April 20
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “Hunting For Treasure” Matthew 6:19-24 (Pastor Steve)
Prayer and Renewal for Building Fund Faith Commitments
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “A Worthy Vessel” Jeremiah 18:1-6 (Pastor Steve)
6:30 pm – “Living Well” follow-up meeting for women who went on the retreat
Monday, April 14
7:00 pm – Leadership Team
Tuesday, April 15
8:00 am - Prayer & Praise meeting
9:15 am – Learning in Fellowship Together (LIFT)
Wednesday, April 16
7:00 pm – Maple Grove Coordinating Body meeting
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, April 17
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
Friday, April 18
7:00 pm – “Ryan and Friends” Comedy Program
Sunday, April 20
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “Hunting For Treasure” Matthew 6:19-24 (Pastor Steve)
Prayer and Renewal for Building Fund Faith Commitments
April 13, 2008 – Announcements
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIESVENTRILOQUIST AT MAPLE GROVE
“Ryan and Friends” will be at Maple Grove on Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm.
Ryan, a talented comedian and ventriloquist, will introduce his friends in an evening of humor for all ages. This is a special event that the whole family will not want to miss.
Check them out at http://www.ryanandfriends.com/. (Sponsored by the Building Stewardship Committee, an offering will be collected for the Building Fund.)
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
The Sewing Circle thanks everyone for their response to the appeal for relief buckets. The funds that are received to date will go to MCC on Saturday, April 19. Additional offerings will be received through May 15, which is the regular MCC Spring Work Day.
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th.
Save the date for:
- an afternoon and evening of music
- an outdoor open air concert
- featuring local talent
- including traditional hymns
- an evening concert by the Birdsong Family (returning by popular demand)
Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. Contact Ken Umble, Concert Coordinator, if you can help.
Calling all Babies! VBS needs your empty plastic baby food containers with lids. Please have mom or dad bring them to the church.
The Evangelism & Service Commission is collecting Dutch-Way “Dollar Stretchers” to purchase items for families in need. Place your “Dollar Stretcher” coupons in the box in the foyer.
The Sewing Circle is collecting items for MCC Relief Kits. These kits will be distributed to families in need around the world. Please see http://mcc.org/kits/relief/ for a list of needed items. Place items in the box in the foyer.
ALLEN UMBLE TO ALBANIA
Contributions may be made to the church for Allen Umble to return to Albania for missionary service with the Virginia Mennonite Missions. Mark your check with “VMM-Allen Umble;” these gifts will go in addition to the church budget contribution.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN’S’ BIBLE STUDY EVENING
The follow-up to “Loving Well” (the study from the Ladies Retreat) is here. Women are invited to join us for a follow-up session tonight, April 13th at 6:30 pm. All women are encouraged to attend this evening of sharing our hearts before the Lord.
MAPLE GROVE FAMILY CONFERENCE
Conrad and Keidi Kenegy will lead a family conference on Sunday, May 4. Adults and Youth will join together during the Sunday School hour for the first session. The second session will be the message during worship. Following worship we will have a fellowship meal and the third session will follow.
VBS IS COMING June 15-19
On the bulletin board you will find sign up sheets for the different jobs. Please take time to sign up!
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
A class for church membership will begin on April 20; it will be held during the Sunday School hour. Anyone interested should contact Pastor Steve.
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.
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is a program for mothers of young children. LIFT meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00. Nursery care and preschool classes are provided. This week’s program is “Flower Gardening.”
Are you looking for rewarding experience? Come teach Sunday school. Talk to Denyce Copeland; teachers are greatly needed to start in September. Adults are needed for worship time childcare on May 4, June 1, July 6 and August 3.
STEWARDSHIP
April 6 Offering $7734
The Building Fund current loan amount $83,250.
In anticipation of the spring Paving Project, there will be a special Building Fund offering on Sunday, April 20th. This will also be a time to update Faith Commitments for 2008 and 2009. Prayerfully consider an additional gift or a series of monthly or weekly gifts to the Building Fund.
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)
Saturday, April 19, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, ACC and Lancaster Conference Women will meet at the MCC Material Resource Center. Chatter, Chow and Cheerful Service is an intergenerational event for women from 13 to 93! Come to share stories and lunch, learn from one another, and work side-by-side. A car pool will leave the church at 10:30 am. Contact Sue Eby for more information.
Tel Hai Camp and Retreat will hold a Spring Celebration on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 pm. The Celebration is held at the Shady Maple Banquet Facility and includes a free meal. Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, is the guest speaker. Anyone interested in Tel Hai Camp is encouraged to attend. Call 610-273-3969 for more information or to make a reservation. More information can be found at www.telhaicamp.org.
Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite
Calling All Artists! Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art for Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts which will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 1 - 9pm. The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary. Original work will be accepted in many mediums. For more details please contact Sharon Thompsonowak at artofpeace@frazermennonite.org.
Spring Peace Forum featuring Dr. Charles Kimball at James Street Mennonite Church April 13th, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Charles Kimball, author of When Religion Becomes Evil and an expert on Islam, the Middle East, and Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations, will speak on the topic, "Finding a Common Word: Negotiating the Volatile Mix of Religion and Politics in US-Iranian Relations.” Kimball is professor of comparative religion in the Department of Religion and the Divinity School at Wake Forest University (divinity.wfu.edu/faculty-kimball.html) For more information visit: www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org/events.htm
ACC Peace and Justice Committee "Urban Connections Tour
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH - Reading/Lancaster areas. Join persons from NYC, Baltimore, and Reading/Lancaster congregations to learn about current social justice issues and to form supportive relationships between ACC congregations. 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information - contact Keith Wilson at ACC, http://webmaila.netzero.net/webmail/new/21?folder=Inbox&uniqMsgId=0017sGBn00003hDF&attachId=2&user=mgchurch@netzero.net&content=central## or 717-355-0550.
“God at Work in our Space” ACC Spring Assembly
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH – Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster. Carlos Romero will be the keynote speaker in a day of worship, discussion, and relationship building. Contact Keith in the ACC office for more information – http://webmaila.netzero.net/webmail/new/21?folder=Inbox&uniqMsgId=0017sGBn00003hDF&attachId=2&user=mgchurch@netzero.net&content=central##, 717-355-0550
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Maple Grove Mennonite Preschool has an opening for an assistant teacher in the 3 year old class for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact Judi Woods, Preschool Director, for more information (610-593-1159 or mgpreschool@epix.net).
Friday, April 4, 2008
April 6, 2008 – This Week’s Schedule
Sunday, April 6
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – Nilson Assis will speak on “The God Who Heals Is Here” Exodus 15:22-27; John 4:4-15
6:30 pm – Evening Worship – “The Archaeology of Easter” a talk by Pastor Steve
Tuesday, April 8
8:00 am - Prayer & Praise meeting
9:15 am – Learn in Fellowship Together (LIFT)
Wednesday, April 9
All Day – Sewing Circle
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, April 10
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
Sunday, April 13
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “A Worthy Vessel” Jeremiah 18:1-6 (Pastor Steve)
6:30 pm – “Living Well” follow-up meeting for women who went on the retreat
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – Nilson Assis will speak on “The God Who Heals Is Here” Exodus 15:22-27; John 4:4-15
6:30 pm – Evening Worship – “The Archaeology of Easter” a talk by Pastor Steve
Tuesday, April 8
8:00 am - Prayer & Praise meeting
9:15 am – Learn in Fellowship Together (LIFT)
Wednesday, April 9
All Day – Sewing Circle
7:00 pm – MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship).
Thursday, April 10
6:00 am – Men’s Prayer meeting
Sunday, April 13
9:30 am – Sunday School for all ages
10:30 am – Worship Service – “A Worthy Vessel” Jeremiah 18:1-6 (Pastor Steve)
6:30 pm – “Living Well” follow-up meeting for women who went on the retreat
April 6, 2008 – Announcements
WE WELCOME PASTOR NILSON ASSIS and his wife, Mary Jane, with us on April 6 in the morning service. Pastor Nilson is President of the KATARTIZO Healing and Discipleship Center in Reinholds, PA. Check them out at www.katartizo.org. Pastor Nilson served as Interim Pastor of our church from September 2003 through September 2004.
ARCHAEOLOGY OF EASTER
What proof is there that the events of Holy Week actually happened? The written word we have in the Bible is from people who have a vested interest in the events of that week and the resurrection of Jesus. On Sunday, April 6, at 6:30 pm, Pastor Steve will consider the archaeological evidence of the people, times and events surrounding Holy Week. Pastor Steve is a member of the Biblical Archaeology Society (http://www.bib-arch.org/index.html).
YOUTH MINISTRY COMMISSION
Last Sunday affirmation ballots were cast for the Youth Ministry Commission. Arlin Kennel, Rhonda King & Linda Yost were elected by an overwhelming majority. The different youth group advisors will name their representatives and an organizational meeting will be held soon. Merv Stoltzfus, Conference Youth Minister, will help with orientation for the new commission.
LOOKING FORWARD – LOOKING BACK
The Gift Discernment Committee is considering who is gifted and willing to serve in the various ministries of our congregation. The Finance Commission is preparing next year’s budget.
5 YEARS AGO, April 2003, there was no lead pastor & Bill Blank was Associate Pastor. The Elders were Joe Lusby, Mike Weaver, Dan Bruner, & Vernon Stoltzfus. The church budget was $262,811.
10 YEARS AGO, April 1998, Enno Jurisson was Pastor. The Elders were Bob Byler, Rich Ressler, & Mast Stoltzfus. The church budget was $182,940.
15 YEARS AGO, April 1993, Phil Freed and Rick Umble were Pastors. The Elders were Arlin Kennel, Ron Smoker, & Bob Byler. The church budget was $181,610.
25 YEARS AGO, April 1983, Herman Glick was Lead Pastor and Steve Garman was Youth Pastor. The Elders were Larry Kennel, Richard Umble, & Joseph Zehr. The church budget was $86,841.
50 YEARS AGO, April 1958, Abner Stoltzfus was Pastor and Aaron Stoltzfus was Bishop.
WELCOME NEW BABIES AND CHILDREN
CONGRATULATIONS TO …
… Laura & Matt Ressler on the birth of their twins! Aubrey Louise and Kaylie Sue were born on March 28.
… Kim & Daryl Stoltzfus on the birth of their son, Nolan Jeffrey on March 31.
… Amy (Brubaker) & Dwayne Walton on the birth of their son, Elijah David on March 31.
… Erin & George Metzler on the adoption of Gabriel James on March 27 in Guatemala City. Gabriel’s birthday is October 15, 2004.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
VENTRILOQUIST AT MAPLE GROVE
“Ryan and Friends” will be at Maple Grove on Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm.
Ryan, a talented comedian and ventriloquist, will introduce his friends in an evening of humor for all ages. This is a special event that the whole family will not want to miss. Check them out at http://www.ryanandfriends.com/. (Sponsored by the Building Stewardship Committee, an offering will be collected for the Building Fund.)
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. Contact Ken Umble, Concert Coordinator, if you can help.
Calling all Babies! VBS needs your empty plastic baby food containers with lids. Please have mom or dad bring them to the church.
The Evangelism & Service Commission is collecting Dutch-Way “Dollar Stretchers” to purchase items for families in need. Place your “Dollar Stretcher” coupons in the box in the foyer.
The Sewing Circle is collecting items for MCC Relief Kits. These kits will be distributed to families in need around the world. Please see http://mcc.org/kits/relief/ for a list of needed items. Place items in the box in the foyer.
ALLEN UMBLE TO ALBANIA
Contributions may be made to the church for Allen Umble to return to Albania for missionary service with the Virginia Mennonite Missions. Mark your check with “VMM-Allen Umble;” these gifts will go in addition to the church budget contribution.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN’S’ BIBLE STUDY EVENING
The follow-up to “Loving Well” (the study from the Ladies Retreat) is here. Women are invited to join us for a follow-up session on Sunday evening, April 13th at 6:30 pm. All women are encouraged to attend this evening of sharing our hearts before the Lord.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
A class for church membership will begin on April 20; it will be held during the Sunday School hour. Anyone interested should contact Pastor Steve.
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.
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is a program for mothers of young children. LIFT meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00. Nursery care and preschool classes are provided. This week’s program is “Prayer: Come as a Child.”
Are you looking for rewarding experience? Come teach Sunday school. Talk to Lynda King or Denyce Copeland; teachers are greatly needed for next quarter.
STEWARDSHIP
3-30 Offering $6098
The Building Fund current loan amount $86,650.
In anticipation of the spring Paving Project, there will be a special Building Fund offering on Sunday, April 20th. This will also be a time to update Faith Commitments for 2008 and 2009. Prayerfully consider an additional gift or a series of monthly or weekly gifts to the Building Fund.
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)
Tel Hai Camp and Retreat will hold a Spring Celebration on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 pm. The Celebration is held at the Shady Maple Banquet Facility and includes a free meal. Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, is the guest speaker. Anyone interested in Tel Hai Camp is encouraged to attend. Call 610-273-3969 for more information or to make a reservation. More information can be found at www.telhaicamp.org.
Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite
Calling All Artists! Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art for Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts which will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 1 - 9pm. The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary. Original work will be accepted in many mediums. For more details please contact Sharon Thompsonowak at artofpeace@frazermennonite.org.
Spring Peace Forum featuring Dr. Charles Kimball at James Street Mennonite Church April 13th, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Charles Kimball, author of When Religion Becomes Evil and an expert on Islam, the Middle East, and Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations, will speak on the topic, "Finding a Common Word: Negotiating the Volatile Mix of Religion and Politics in US-Iranian Relations.” Kimball is professor of comparative religion in the Department of Religion and the Divinity School at Wake Forest University (divinity.wfu.edu/faculty-kimball.html) For more information visit: www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org/events.htm
ACC Peace and Justice Committee "Urban Connections Tour
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH - Reading/Lancaster areas. Join persons from NYC, Baltimore, and Reading/Lancaster congregations to learn about current social justice issues and to form supportive relationships between ACC congregations. 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information - contact Keith Wilson at ACC, atlanticcoast@frontiernet.net or 717-355-0550.
“God at Work in our Space” ACC Spring Assembly
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH – Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster. Carlos Romero will be the keynote speaker in a day of worship, discussion, and relationship building. Contact Keith in the ACC office for more information – keithw@frontiernet.net, 717-355-0550
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Maple Grove Mennonite Preschool has an opening for an assistant teacher in the 3 year old class for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact Judi Woods, Preschool Director, for more information (610-593-1159 or mgpreschool@epix.net).
ARCHAEOLOGY OF EASTER
What proof is there that the events of Holy Week actually happened? The written word we have in the Bible is from people who have a vested interest in the events of that week and the resurrection of Jesus. On Sunday, April 6, at 6:30 pm, Pastor Steve will consider the archaeological evidence of the people, times and events surrounding Holy Week. Pastor Steve is a member of the Biblical Archaeology Society (http://www.bib-arch.org/index.html).
YOUTH MINISTRY COMMISSION
Last Sunday affirmation ballots were cast for the Youth Ministry Commission. Arlin Kennel, Rhonda King & Linda Yost were elected by an overwhelming majority. The different youth group advisors will name their representatives and an organizational meeting will be held soon. Merv Stoltzfus, Conference Youth Minister, will help with orientation for the new commission.
LOOKING FORWARD – LOOKING BACK
The Gift Discernment Committee is considering who is gifted and willing to serve in the various ministries of our congregation. The Finance Commission is preparing next year’s budget.
5 YEARS AGO, April 2003, there was no lead pastor & Bill Blank was Associate Pastor. The Elders were Joe Lusby, Mike Weaver, Dan Bruner, & Vernon Stoltzfus. The church budget was $262,811.
10 YEARS AGO, April 1998, Enno Jurisson was Pastor. The Elders were Bob Byler, Rich Ressler, & Mast Stoltzfus. The church budget was $182,940.
15 YEARS AGO, April 1993, Phil Freed and Rick Umble were Pastors. The Elders were Arlin Kennel, Ron Smoker, & Bob Byler. The church budget was $181,610.
25 YEARS AGO, April 1983, Herman Glick was Lead Pastor and Steve Garman was Youth Pastor. The Elders were Larry Kennel, Richard Umble, & Joseph Zehr. The church budget was $86,841.
50 YEARS AGO, April 1958, Abner Stoltzfus was Pastor and Aaron Stoltzfus was Bishop.
WELCOME NEW BABIES AND CHILDREN
CONGRATULATIONS TO …
… Laura & Matt Ressler on the birth of their twins! Aubrey Louise and Kaylie Sue were born on March 28.
… Kim & Daryl Stoltzfus on the birth of their son, Nolan Jeffrey on March 31.
… Amy (Brubaker) & Dwayne Walton on the birth of their son, Elijah David on March 31.
… Erin & George Metzler on the adoption of Gabriel James on March 27 in Guatemala City. Gabriel’s birthday is October 15, 2004.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
VENTRILOQUIST AT MAPLE GROVE
“Ryan and Friends” will be at Maple Grove on Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm.
Ryan, a talented comedian and ventriloquist, will introduce his friends in an evening of humor for all ages. This is a special event that the whole family will not want to miss. Check them out at http://www.ryanandfriends.com/. (Sponsored by the Building Stewardship Committee, an offering will be collected for the Building Fund.)
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
MAPLE GROVE WILL HOLD AN OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT on July 13th. Come help with the planning – many hands are needed. Contact Ken Umble, Concert Coordinator, if you can help.
Calling all Babies! VBS needs your empty plastic baby food containers with lids. Please have mom or dad bring them to the church.
The Evangelism & Service Commission is collecting Dutch-Way “Dollar Stretchers” to purchase items for families in need. Place your “Dollar Stretcher” coupons in the box in the foyer.
The Sewing Circle is collecting items for MCC Relief Kits. These kits will be distributed to families in need around the world. Please see http://mcc.org/kits/relief/ for a list of needed items. Place items in the box in the foyer.
ALLEN UMBLE TO ALBANIA
Contributions may be made to the church for Allen Umble to return to Albania for missionary service with the Virginia Mennonite Missions. Mark your check with “VMM-Allen Umble;” these gifts will go in addition to the church budget contribution.
EDUCATION AND INSPIRATION OPPORTUNITIES
WOMEN’S’ BIBLE STUDY EVENING
The follow-up to “Loving Well” (the study from the Ladies Retreat) is here. Women are invited to join us for a follow-up session on Sunday evening, April 13th at 6:30 pm. All women are encouraged to attend this evening of sharing our hearts before the Lord.
MEMBERSHIP CLASS
A class for church membership will begin on April 20; it will be held during the Sunday School hour. Anyone interested should contact Pastor Steve.
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.
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) is a program for mothers of young children. LIFT meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:00. Nursery care and preschool classes are provided. This week’s program is “Prayer: Come as a Child.”
Are you looking for rewarding experience? Come teach Sunday school. Talk to Lynda King or Denyce Copeland; teachers are greatly needed for next quarter.
STEWARDSHIP
3-30 Offering $6098
The Building Fund current loan amount $86,650.
In anticipation of the spring Paving Project, there will be a special Building Fund offering on Sunday, April 20th. This will also be a time to update Faith Commitments for 2008 and 2009. Prayerfully consider an additional gift or a series of monthly or weekly gifts to the Building Fund.
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)
Tel Hai Camp and Retreat will hold a Spring Celebration on Monday, April 21 at 6:30 pm. The Celebration is held at the Shady Maple Banquet Facility and includes a free meal. Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, is the guest speaker. Anyone interested in Tel Hai Camp is encouraged to attend. Call 610-273-3969 for more information or to make a reservation. More information can be found at www.telhaicamp.org.
Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts at Frazer Mennonite
Calling All Artists! Frazer Mennonite Church is soliciting original works of art for Speaking of Peace: A Festival of the Arts which will be held Saturday, May 31, 2008, from 1 - 9pm. The festival will provide an intersection of faith, art and peacemaking that is designed to spark an interactive exchange that is authentic and visionary. Original work will be accepted in many mediums. For more details please contact Sharon Thompsonowak at artofpeace@frazermennonite.org.
Spring Peace Forum featuring Dr. Charles Kimball at James Street Mennonite Church April 13th, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Charles Kimball, author of When Religion Becomes Evil and an expert on Islam, the Middle East, and Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations, will speak on the topic, "Finding a Common Word: Negotiating the Volatile Mix of Religion and Politics in US-Iranian Relations.” Kimball is professor of comparative religion in the Department of Religion and the Divinity School at Wake Forest University (divinity.wfu.edu/faculty-kimball.html) For more information visit: www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org/events.htm
ACC Peace and Justice Committee "Urban Connections Tour
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH - Reading/Lancaster areas. Join persons from NYC, Baltimore, and Reading/Lancaster congregations to learn about current social justice issues and to form supportive relationships between ACC congregations. 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information - contact Keith Wilson at ACC, atlanticcoast@frontiernet.net or 717-355-0550.
“God at Work in our Space” ACC Spring Assembly
SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH – Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster. Carlos Romero will be the keynote speaker in a day of worship, discussion, and relationship building. Contact Keith in the ACC office for more information – keithw@frontiernet.net, 717-355-0550
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Maple Grove Mennonite Preschool has an opening for an assistant teacher in the 3 year old class for the 2008-2009 school year. Please contact Judi Woods, Preschool Director, for more information (610-593-1159 or mgpreschool@epix.net).
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Welcome
NOLAN JEFFREY STOLTZFUS
Congratulations to Kimberly and Daryl Stoltzfus on the birth of Nolan Jeffrey on Monday, March 31, 2008. Kim and Nolan are home and doing well. Abigail Denea and Shania are proud of their new baby brother. We praise the Lord for the new life he has given the Stoltzfus family.
Congratulations to Kimberly and Daryl Stoltzfus on the birth of Nolan Jeffrey on Monday, March 31, 2008. Kim and Nolan are home and doing well. Abigail Denea and Shania are proud of their new baby brother. We praise the Lord for the new life he has given the Stoltzfus family.
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