Sunday, February 1st
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Football and Faith” Philippians 3:12-21(Pastor Steve)
1:45 pm Opening Program for Bible Quizzing
2:00 – 5:00 pm Bible Quizzing at Maple Grove
Monday, February 2
7:00 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Joy Sherman’s
6:00 – 8:00 pm Viewing for Susie Glick at Maple Grove
Tuesday, February 3
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:00 am Interment Service for Susie Glick at Ridgeview Mennonite Cemetery
9:15 am LIFT
11:00 am Memorial Service for Susie Glick
7:00 pm Xtreme Worship
Wednesday, February 4
9:15 am Precept Bible Study for Women
6:00 pm Family Night Dinner
7:00 pm Talent Show
Thursday, February 5
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
February 6-8 is MYF Ski Weekend
Sunday, February 8
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Are You In Love?” John 21:15-19 (Pastor Steve)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6::30 pm Bible Quizzing at Strasburg Mennonite
Saturday, January 31, 2009
February 1st, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14)
Passionate Spirituality is built upon a life full of faith. There’s no question, People get passionate about sports. We support our team (Go Steelers!) and truly want them to win. We get caught up in the thrill of the game, the excitement that anything could happen. Some will even sit on uncomfortable bleachers in extreme heat or freezing cold for long periods of time, just to be at the game. That’s passion! As part of Jesus’ team, God wants us to be passionate about our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Are we passionate Christians?
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Susie Glick, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29. There will be a viewing on Sunday, Feb 1st at Quarryville Retirement Community and at Maple Grove on Monday, Feb 2, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A Memorial Service and luncheon will be held at Maple Grove on Tuesday, Feb 3, 11:00 am. You can see Susie’s obituary and sign the guest book at: http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2266682.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The Birdsong Family will be in concert on Sunday, March 1st at 10:30 am.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
‘Money Talks” is a 5-week Sunday School elective that will begin on March 1, in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
A SWEETHEART SOCIAL is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Mark & Abby King from Lord’s House of Prayer (Lancaster) are the featured speakers. Call the church office to make your reservations by Feb 8.
The LADIES’ RETREAT will be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. The theme is “Come to the Water.” Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be the speaker. The cost is $110 per person.
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.”
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
BIBLE QUIZZING got off to a great start. Here are the results from January 25:
Maple Grove 2 (130) vs. Hinkletown 2 (35)
Maple Grove 2 (85) vs. Living Rock 1 (60)
Maple Grove 2 (55) vs. Timberline 1 (135)
Maple Grove 1 (20) vs. Zion 2 (130)
Maple Grove 1 (120) vs. Akron 1 (55)
Abbie Weaver quizzed out 3 times and Taylor Fritz, Kaitlyn Miller, & Christian Copeland each once.
Eight teams will compete at Maple Grove on Sunday, February 1. Opening worship is at 1:45 pm and quizzing competition will be from 2 to 5 pm. Come cheer on our teams!
Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches.Get all the information at www.accquizzing.org.
X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. Our speaker is Ryan Showalter, director of Discipleship Ministries (short-term mission groups) for Eastern Mennonite Missions. Food and fellowship will follow.
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 youth will lead the Talent Show this week.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
“Money Talks” is a 5 week Sunday School elective, every Sunday in March, sponsored by the Finance Commission.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
We are collecting blankets for MCC to distribute in Afghanistan, Iraq and North Korea. New single or double winter weight blankets are preferred. There is a box and display in the foyer for your contributions.
CPR classes will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15 following worship. The cost is $25 per person; sign-up on the bulletin board in the foyer or see Cathy Case.
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEF SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
Please view the mission bulletin board in the foyer. Cambodia and the ministry of Ryan and Bethany Umble are highlighted.
PENNY POWER is here. Bud Eby’s class is taking charge of Penny Power this year. There are two bottles in the foyer for your pennies. These will be taken to the MCC Relief Sale in April.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Joy Sherman.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration. The 100th Anniversary Committee will meet on Sunday, February 8 at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be provided. Anyone interested is invited to come and participate.
The Committee is collecting historical items to use in preparation for the celebration and during the celebration. Please talk with Melba King if you have some interesting items. Historic photos are needed. Cathy Case is scanning and organizing these photos. Please bring photos to the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary and they will be returned to you shortly.
SERVING CHRIST AT THIS LOCATION SINCE 1909
100 YEARS AGO (1909) The building committee was hard at work. “Land was taken from the Daniel R. Smoker and Mattie Kennel properties and work was began at once, much of the work was done by the members who helped liberally and also provided funds.” The foundation was completed on March 17, 1909.
75 YEARS AGO (1934) Henry Stauffer & Marian Feister were married by bishop John A. Kennel on Thursday, February 1, 1934. On Sunday, February 4, pastor Amos B. Stoltzfus preached on Matthew 18:19-20.
50 YEARS AGO (1959) On Sunday, February 1, Pastor Abner G. Stoltzfus brought the children’s sermon on stamps of different countries. Bishop Aaron F. Stoltzfus preached on “The Design of Water Baptism.” Mildred Beiler, Laura Engle, Twila Esh and Samuel Glick were baptized that day.
25 YEARS AGO (1984) Love was in the air. The following engagements were announced: Dwayne Smoker & Paula Burkholder; Beth Smucker & Mike Grieser; Wanda Yoder & Jeff Hayes.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year will begin on February 5 for Maple Grove families. Registration for current students is February 9. Open registration begins on February 19. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
CD recordings of our Sunday morning worship services are available from the church office. Recordings of the Sunday School elective with Mike Lusby, as well as other special events, are also available.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 5 and 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
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.
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to its 10th Chester County Garden Luncheon with award-winning author Jane Kirkland, Chester Springs, talking on “Backyard Sanctuaries for Birds and Butterflies.” This event, held at The Desmond Great Valley Hotel, Malvern, on Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., helps homeless families build better futures. To make reservations, requested by March 10, call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Passionate Spirituality is built upon a life full of faith. There’s no question, People get passionate about sports. We support our team (Go Steelers!) and truly want them to win. We get caught up in the thrill of the game, the excitement that anything could happen. Some will even sit on uncomfortable bleachers in extreme heat or freezing cold for long periods of time, just to be at the game. That’s passion! As part of Jesus’ team, God wants us to be passionate about our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Are we passionate Christians?
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family of Susie Glick, who went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29. There will be a viewing on Sunday, Feb 1st at Quarryville Retirement Community and at Maple Grove on Monday, Feb 2, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A Memorial Service and luncheon will be held at Maple Grove on Tuesday, Feb 3, 11:00 am. You can see Susie’s obituary and sign the guest book at: http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2266682.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The Birdsong Family will be in concert on Sunday, March 1st at 10:30 am.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
‘Money Talks” is a 5-week Sunday School elective that will begin on March 1, in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
A SWEETHEART SOCIAL is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Mark & Abby King from Lord’s House of Prayer (Lancaster) are the featured speakers. Call the church office to make your reservations by Feb 8.
The LADIES’ RETREAT will be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. The theme is “Come to the Water.” Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be the speaker. The cost is $110 per person.
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.”
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
BIBLE QUIZZING got off to a great start. Here are the results from January 25:
Maple Grove 2 (130) vs. Hinkletown 2 (35)
Maple Grove 2 (85) vs. Living Rock 1 (60)
Maple Grove 2 (55) vs. Timberline 1 (135)
Maple Grove 1 (20) vs. Zion 2 (130)
Maple Grove 1 (120) vs. Akron 1 (55)
Abbie Weaver quizzed out 3 times and Taylor Fritz, Kaitlyn Miller, & Christian Copeland each once.
Eight teams will compete at Maple Grove on Sunday, February 1. Opening worship is at 1:45 pm and quizzing competition will be from 2 to 5 pm. Come cheer on our teams!
Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches.Get all the information at www.accquizzing.org.
X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. Our speaker is Ryan Showalter, director of Discipleship Ministries (short-term mission groups) for Eastern Mennonite Missions. Food and fellowship will follow.
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 youth will lead the Talent Show this week.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
“Money Talks” is a 5 week Sunday School elective, every Sunday in March, sponsored by the Finance Commission.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
We are collecting blankets for MCC to distribute in Afghanistan, Iraq and North Korea. New single or double winter weight blankets are preferred. There is a box and display in the foyer for your contributions.
CPR classes will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15 following worship. The cost is $25 per person; sign-up on the bulletin board in the foyer or see Cathy Case.
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEF SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
Please view the mission bulletin board in the foyer. Cambodia and the ministry of Ryan and Bethany Umble are highlighted.
PENNY POWER is here. Bud Eby’s class is taking charge of Penny Power this year. There are two bottles in the foyer for your pennies. These will be taken to the MCC Relief Sale in April.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Joy Sherman.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration. The 100th Anniversary Committee will meet on Sunday, February 8 at 12:00 noon. Lunch will be provided. Anyone interested is invited to come and participate.
The Committee is collecting historical items to use in preparation for the celebration and during the celebration. Please talk with Melba King if you have some interesting items. Historic photos are needed. Cathy Case is scanning and organizing these photos. Please bring photos to the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary and they will be returned to you shortly.
SERVING CHRIST AT THIS LOCATION SINCE 1909
100 YEARS AGO (1909) The building committee was hard at work. “Land was taken from the Daniel R. Smoker and Mattie Kennel properties and work was began at once, much of the work was done by the members who helped liberally and also provided funds.” The foundation was completed on March 17, 1909.
75 YEARS AGO (1934) Henry Stauffer & Marian Feister were married by bishop John A. Kennel on Thursday, February 1, 1934. On Sunday, February 4, pastor Amos B. Stoltzfus preached on Matthew 18:19-20.
50 YEARS AGO (1959) On Sunday, February 1, Pastor Abner G. Stoltzfus brought the children’s sermon on stamps of different countries. Bishop Aaron F. Stoltzfus preached on “The Design of Water Baptism.” Mildred Beiler, Laura Engle, Twila Esh and Samuel Glick were baptized that day.
25 YEARS AGO (1984) Love was in the air. The following engagements were announced: Dwayne Smoker & Paula Burkholder; Beth Smucker & Mike Grieser; Wanda Yoder & Jeff Hayes.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year will begin on February 5 for Maple Grove families. Registration for current students is February 9. Open registration begins on February 19. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
CD recordings of our Sunday morning worship services are available from the church office. Recordings of the Sunday School elective with Mike Lusby, as well as other special events, are also available.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 5 and 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
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.
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to its 10th Chester County Garden Luncheon with award-winning author Jane Kirkland, Chester Springs, talking on “Backyard Sanctuaries for Birds and Butterflies.” This event, held at The Desmond Great Valley Hotel, Malvern, on Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., helps homeless families build better futures. To make reservations, requested by March 10, call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
January 25, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, January 25
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “An Attitude For Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 (Pastor Steve)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzing Teams meet at church
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Lancaster Mennonite School
Monday, January 26
6:30 pm Leadership Team
7:00 pm Preschool Board
7:00 pm Evangelism & Service Commission
Tuesday, January 27
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
7:00 pm 100th Year Celebration Committee
Wednesday, January 28
9:15 am Precept Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm
Thursday, January 29
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, February 1
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Football and Faith” Philippians 3:12-21 (Pastor Steve)
2:00 -5:00 pm Bible Quizzing Competition at Maple Grove
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “An Attitude For Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 (Pastor Steve)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzing Teams meet at church
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Lancaster Mennonite School
Monday, January 26
6:30 pm Leadership Team
7:00 pm Preschool Board
7:00 pm Evangelism & Service Commission
Tuesday, January 27
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
7:00 pm 100th Year Celebration Committee
Wednesday, January 28
9:15 am Precept Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm
Thursday, January 29
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, February 1
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Football and Faith” Philippians 3:12-21 (Pastor Steve)
2:00 -5:00 pm Bible Quizzing Competition at Maple Grove
January 25, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5)
Passionate Spirituality is built upon a lifestyle of prayer. This week we continue a sermon series on prayer. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” We need to display an attitude of gratitude when we pray.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Rich Ressler and family on the death of his mother, Anna Mary Ressler, on January 19. A funeral service was held at Millwood Mennonite Church on Thursday, January 22.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
‘Money Talks” is a 5-week Sunday School elective that will begin on March 1, in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour. More information is coming.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
A SWEETHEART SOCIAL is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Call the church office to make your reservations.
The LADIES’ RETREAT will be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. The theme is “Come to the Water.” Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be the speaker. The cost is $110 per person.
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.”
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
The ACC Quizzing Season starts Sunday, January 25, 6:30 pm at Lancaster Mennonite School. Maple Grove has two teams. Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches.
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. There will be a special guest speaker. Food and fellowship will follow.
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.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
We are collecting blankets for MCC to distribute in Afghanistan, Iraq and North Korea. New single or double winter weight blankets are preferred. There is a box and display in the foyer for your contributions.
CPR classes will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15 following worship. The cost is $25 per person; sign-up on the bulletin board in the foyer or see Cathy Case.
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEF SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
Please view the mission bulletin board in the foyer. Cambodia and the ministry of Ryan and Bethany Umble are highlighted.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Sue Eby.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration. The 100th Anniversary Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 pm. Anyone interested is invited to come and participate.
The Committee is collecting historical items to use in preparation for the celebration and during the celebration. Please talk with Melba King if you have some interesting items. Historic photos are needed. Cathy Case is scanning and organizing these photos. Please bring photos to the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary and they will be returned to you shortly.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year will begin on February 5 for Maple Grove families. Registration for current students is February 9. Open registration begins on February 19. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
CD recordings of our Sunday morning worship services are available from the church office. Recordings of the Sunday School elective with Mike Lusby, as well as other special events, are also available.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on January 27 and February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
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.
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to its 10th Chester County Garden Luncheon with award-winning author Jane Kirkland, Chester Springs, talking on “Backyard Sanctuaries for Birds and Butterflies.” This event, held at The Desmond Great Valley Hotel, Malvern, on Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., helps homeless families build better futures. To make reservations, requested by March 10, call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Passionate Spirituality is built upon a lifestyle of prayer. This week we continue a sermon series on prayer. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” We need to display an attitude of gratitude when we pray.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Rich Ressler and family on the death of his mother, Anna Mary Ressler, on January 19. A funeral service was held at Millwood Mennonite Church on Thursday, January 22.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
‘Money Talks” is a 5-week Sunday School elective that will begin on March 1, in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour. More information is coming.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
A SWEETHEART SOCIAL is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Call the church office to make your reservations.
The LADIES’ RETREAT will be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. The theme is “Come to the Water.” Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be the speaker. The cost is $110 per person.
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.”
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
The ACC Quizzing Season starts Sunday, January 25, 6:30 pm at Lancaster Mennonite School. Maple Grove has two teams. Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches.
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. There will be a special guest speaker. Food and fellowship will follow.
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.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
We are collecting blankets for MCC to distribute in Afghanistan, Iraq and North Korea. New single or double winter weight blankets are preferred. There is a box and display in the foyer for your contributions.
CPR classes will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 14 & Sunday, February 15 following worship. The cost is $25 per person; sign-up on the bulletin board in the foyer or see Cathy Case.
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEF SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
Please view the mission bulletin board in the foyer. Cambodia and the ministry of Ryan and Bethany Umble are highlighted.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Sue Eby.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration. The 100th Anniversary Committee will meet on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 pm. Anyone interested is invited to come and participate.
The Committee is collecting historical items to use in preparation for the celebration and during the celebration. Please talk with Melba King if you have some interesting items. Historic photos are needed. Cathy Case is scanning and organizing these photos. Please bring photos to the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary and they will be returned to you shortly.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year will begin on February 5 for Maple Grove families. Registration for current students is February 9. Open registration begins on February 19. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
CD recordings of our Sunday morning worship services are available from the church office. Recordings of the Sunday School elective with Mike Lusby, as well as other special events, are also available.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on January 27 and February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
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.
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to its 10th Chester County Garden Luncheon with award-winning author Jane Kirkland, Chester Springs, talking on “Backyard Sanctuaries for Birds and Butterflies.” This event, held at The Desmond Great Valley Hotel, Malvern, on Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., helps homeless families build better futures. To make reservations, requested by March 10, call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
January 18, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, January 18
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “We Talk To God” Matthew 6:5-8 (Pastor Steve)
Monday, January 19
7:00 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Sue Eby’s
Tuesday, January 20
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, January 21
9:15 am Precept Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm Christian Education Commission
7:00 pm Family Life Commission
Thursday, January 22
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, January 25
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “An Attitude For Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 (Pastor Steve)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “We Talk To God” Matthew 6:5-8 (Pastor Steve)
Monday, January 19
7:00 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Sue Eby’s
Tuesday, January 20
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, January 21
9:15 am Precept Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm Christian Education Commission
7:00 pm Family Life Commission
Thursday, January 22
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, January 25
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “An Attitude For Prayer” Luke 18:9-14 (Pastor Steve)
January 18, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
“Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.” (James 5:13)
Passionate Spirituality is built upon a lifestyle of prayer. This week we begin a sermon series on prayer. It’s difficult to have a relationship with someone you rarely talk to. A preacher once said, “Seven days without prayer makes one weak.”
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of …
Edna Mast, who went to be with the Lord on January 11. You can view the obituary at: http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2256810
Leon Summers, who went to be with the Lord on January 12. You can view the obituary at: http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2257466
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will meet together for a class about dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
A SWEETHEART SOCIAL is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Call the church office to make your reservations.
The LADIES’ RETREAT will be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. The theme is “Come to the Water.” Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be the speaker. The cost is $110 per person. Registration must be turned into Missy King by Sunday, January 18.
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.”
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. There will be a special guest speaker. Food and fellowship will follow.
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.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEVE SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
Please view the mission bulletin board in the foyer. Cambodia and the ministry of Ryan and Bethany Umble are highlighted.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Sue Eby.
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) meets on Tuesday at 9:15 to 11:00 am. LIFT is a program for young mothers. Child care is provided. This week Pastor Steve and Francesca lead a Bible Study: Biblical Women's Stories - dealing with challenging children.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration.
100 YEARS AGO (1909)
On Tuesday, January 19, 1909 a meeting was held at Olds Sadsbury Church to discuss the construction of a new church building. According to records, “quite a struggle ensued, but a building committee was finally appointed.” Isaac K. Mast, Amos B. Smoker, & John A. Kennel served as our first building committee.
75 YEARS AGO (1934)
Sunday, January 21, 1934, John M. Stoltzfus led worship at Maple Grove and M.S. Stoltzfus preached on Genesis 45:24 from the King James Bible: “See that ye fall not out by the way.” The NIV Bible puts it this way: “Don’t quarrel on the way!” This was his first sermon as a pastor of the church.
M.S. Stoltzfus was ordained to Christian ministry on the evening of December 17, 1933. That Sunday morning he was selected by lot to be a minister. Others in the lot were William H. Shetler, Christian G. Stoltzfus, Frank Stoltzfus, & Abner G. Stoltzfus. An examination of Christian doctrine was held that afternoon
50 YEARS AGO (1959)
On January 19 to 30, the Maple Grove Winter Bible School was held, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Herman Glick was the principal. Instructors came from PA, OH and VA. Tuition was $1.00 per week and room and board was furnished free to students who came from a distance. There were 173 students enrolled with an average attendance of 142.
25 YEARS AGO (1984)
The Keystone Bible Institute (Formerly Winter Bible School) was held January 22-26, 7:00 to 9:45 pm. Clair Umble was the director. Don Jacobs and Leon Shirk were the teachers.
Melba King led “The Homemakers’ LIFT Program” in a book study, “The Fragrance of Beauty” by Joyce Landorf.
MISCELLANEOUS
CD recordings of our Sunday morning worship services are available from the church office. Recordings of the Sunday School elective with Mike Lusby, as well as other special events, are also available.
CPR CLASSES are offered on February 14 and 15. Cost is $25 per person; see Cathy Case for more information.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
“A Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to a person who isn’t” (written in the front of the well-worn Bible of Edna Mast who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2009)
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on January 27 and February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
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.
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to its 10th Chester County Garden Luncheon with award-winning author Jane Kirkland, Chester Springs, talking on “Backyard Sanctuaries for Birds and Butterflies.” This event, held at The Desmond Great Valley Hotel, Malvern, on Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., helps homeless families build better futures. To make reservations, requested by March 10, call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Passionate Spirituality is built upon a lifestyle of prayer. This week we begin a sermon series on prayer. It’s difficult to have a relationship with someone you rarely talk to. A preacher once said, “Seven days without prayer makes one weak.”
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of …
Edna Mast, who went to be with the Lord on January 11. You can view the obituary at: http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2256810
Leon Summers, who went to be with the Lord on January 12. You can view the obituary at: http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2257466
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will meet together for a class about dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
A SWEETHEART SOCIAL is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Call the church office to make your reservations.
The LADIES’ RETREAT will be held at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster, PA on February 20-22, 2009. The theme is “Come to the Water.” Mary Wilson, Care Coordinator at Living Truth Fellowship Church, will be the speaker. The cost is $110 per person. Registration must be turned into Missy King by Sunday, January 18.
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.”
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. There will be a special guest speaker. Food and fellowship will follow.
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.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Church Offering Envelopes for 2009 have been placed in mailboxes. Contact Bill Umble if you did not receive envelopes.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEVE SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
Please view the mission bulletin board in the foyer. Cambodia and the ministry of Ryan and Bethany Umble are highlighted.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Sue Eby.
LIFT (Ladies In Fellowship Together) meets on Tuesday at 9:15 to 11:00 am. LIFT is a program for young mothers. Child care is provided. This week Pastor Steve and Francesca lead a Bible Study: Biblical Women's Stories - dealing with challenging children.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration.
100 YEARS AGO (1909)
On Tuesday, January 19, 1909 a meeting was held at Olds Sadsbury Church to discuss the construction of a new church building. According to records, “quite a struggle ensued, but a building committee was finally appointed.” Isaac K. Mast, Amos B. Smoker, & John A. Kennel served as our first building committee.
75 YEARS AGO (1934)
Sunday, January 21, 1934, John M. Stoltzfus led worship at Maple Grove and M.S. Stoltzfus preached on Genesis 45:24 from the King James Bible: “See that ye fall not out by the way.” The NIV Bible puts it this way: “Don’t quarrel on the way!” This was his first sermon as a pastor of the church.
M.S. Stoltzfus was ordained to Christian ministry on the evening of December 17, 1933. That Sunday morning he was selected by lot to be a minister. Others in the lot were William H. Shetler, Christian G. Stoltzfus, Frank Stoltzfus, & Abner G. Stoltzfus. An examination of Christian doctrine was held that afternoon
50 YEARS AGO (1959)
On January 19 to 30, the Maple Grove Winter Bible School was held, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Herman Glick was the principal. Instructors came from PA, OH and VA. Tuition was $1.00 per week and room and board was furnished free to students who came from a distance. There were 173 students enrolled with an average attendance of 142.
25 YEARS AGO (1984)
The Keystone Bible Institute (Formerly Winter Bible School) was held January 22-26, 7:00 to 9:45 pm. Clair Umble was the director. Don Jacobs and Leon Shirk were the teachers.
Melba King led “The Homemakers’ LIFT Program” in a book study, “The Fragrance of Beauty” by Joyce Landorf.
MISCELLANEOUS
CD recordings of our Sunday morning worship services are available from the church office. Recordings of the Sunday School elective with Mike Lusby, as well as other special events, are also available.
CPR CLASSES are offered on February 14 and 15. Cost is $25 per person; see Cathy Case for more information.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
“A Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to a person who isn’t” (written in the front of the well-worn Bible of Edna Mast who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2009)
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on January 27 and February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
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.
Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties invites you to its 10th Chester County Garden Luncheon with award-winning author Jane Kirkland, Chester Springs, talking on “Backyard Sanctuaries for Birds and Butterflies.” This event, held at The Desmond Great Valley Hotel, Malvern, on Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., helps homeless families build better futures. To make reservations, requested by March 10, call 610-380-1360 or visit www.bridgeofhopelcc.org.
Friday, January 9, 2009
January 11, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, January 11
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “God Makes All Things New” Revelation 21:1-5 (Pastor Steve) Commissioning of Dominican Republic Mission Teams
Monday, January 12
6:00 pm Finance, Personnel & Property Commission
7:00 pm Leadership Team meets with Worship & Music Commission
7:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission
Tuesday, January 13
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, January 14
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Sewing Circle
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm Maple Grove Coordinating Body
Thursday, January 15
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, January 11
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “We Talk To God” Matthew 6:5-8 (Pastor Steve)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “God Makes All Things New” Revelation 21:1-5 (Pastor Steve) Commissioning of Dominican Republic Mission Teams
Monday, January 12
6:00 pm Finance, Personnel & Property Commission
7:00 pm Leadership Team meets with Worship & Music Commission
7:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission
Tuesday, January 13
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, January 14
8:00 am – 2:00 pm Sewing Circle
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
7:00 pm Maple Grove Coordinating Body
Thursday, January 15
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, January 11
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “We Talk To God” Matthew 6:5-8 (Pastor Steve)
January 11, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17).
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
The New has come, but the old is still celebrated. Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration.
100 YEARS AGO (1909)
Millwood / Maple Grove members were prayerfully preparing for a meeting at the Old Sadsbury Church scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, where the location of a new church building was to be discussed.
75 YEARS AGO (1934)
There was much sadness at Millwood / Maple Grove. 19 year old Alice, daughter of Steven & Maggie Stoltzfus, died on Jan 11. 46 year old Amanda Kauffman, wife of M.S. Kauffman, died on Jan 15. On Sunday, Jan 14, Amos B. Stoltzfus preached on Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ … “
50 YEARS AGO (1959)
On January 7 a church meeting was held to decide what should be done about our crowded conditions; a committee of 5 was chosen to further investigate. “Our message for the New Year by Bro. Abner encouraged us to face the future with God.”
Every Sunday at 1:30 pm, Maple Grove broadcast “Rock of Ages” over WCOJ Radio. Melba Ann Beiler was the youth reporter for the Maple Breezes. The youth had their own Jr. sewing circle, prayer meetings, singings, socials and distributed “WAY.” (From Maple Breezes, January 1959)
25 YEARS AGO (1984)
Several members were hospitalized or ill: Sam Umble was recovering from hip surgery, Kent King had a leg operation, Lena Stoltzfus had knee surgery, Rachel Summers and Elam Mast were in poor health, Zachery Kennel had been in the hospital for croup. Plans were underway for the Keystone Bible Institute, held at Maple Grove January 22-26. (Maple Breezes, January 1984)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 11 & 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will meet together for a class about dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Sue Eby.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. There will be a special guest speaker. Food and fellowship will follow.
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 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Call the church office to make your reservations.
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. Registration must be turned into Missy King by Sunday, January 18.
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
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEVE SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
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.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
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 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
The New has come, but the old is still celebrated. Reserve Sunday, August 16 for our Centennial Celebration.
100 YEARS AGO (1909)
Millwood / Maple Grove members were prayerfully preparing for a meeting at the Old Sadsbury Church scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, where the location of a new church building was to be discussed.
75 YEARS AGO (1934)
There was much sadness at Millwood / Maple Grove. 19 year old Alice, daughter of Steven & Maggie Stoltzfus, died on Jan 11. 46 year old Amanda Kauffman, wife of M.S. Kauffman, died on Jan 15. On Sunday, Jan 14, Amos B. Stoltzfus preached on Romans 1:16, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ … “
50 YEARS AGO (1959)
On January 7 a church meeting was held to decide what should be done about our crowded conditions; a committee of 5 was chosen to further investigate. “Our message for the New Year by Bro. Abner encouraged us to face the future with God.”
Every Sunday at 1:30 pm, Maple Grove broadcast “Rock of Ages” over WCOJ Radio. Melba Ann Beiler was the youth reporter for the Maple Breezes. The youth had their own Jr. sewing circle, prayer meetings, singings, socials and distributed “WAY.” (From Maple Breezes, January 1959)
25 YEARS AGO (1984)
Several members were hospitalized or ill: Sam Umble was recovering from hip surgery, Kent King had a leg operation, Lena Stoltzfus had knee surgery, Rachel Summers and Elam Mast were in poor health, Zachery Kennel had been in the hospital for croup. Plans were underway for the Keystone Bible Institute, held at Maple Grove January 22-26. (Maple Breezes, January 1984)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
On January 11 & 18 the Adult Sunday School classes will meet together for a class about dealing with depression led by Mike Lusby.
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Sue Eby.
FELLOWSHIP AND INSPIRATION COMING EVENTS
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. There will be a special guest speaker. Food and fellowship will follow.
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 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. The Cost is $20 per person. Call the church office to make your reservations.
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. Registration must be turned into Missy King by Sunday, January 18.
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
Clean out your quilt closets for the MCC PA RELIEVE SALE, April 3-4. You can recycle quilt supplies, unfinished quilt projects and craft items. See the announcement posted in the foyer for more information.
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.
TALENT SHOW: The MYF will sponsor our Family Night Annual Talent Show on Wednesday, February 4th. Everyone is invited to share their talents that evening. Please Sign-up on the MYF bulletin board in the main foyer.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this great evening with lots of food and entertainment.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
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.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
January 4, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, January 4 (Epiphany Sunday)
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “The Welcoming Face of God” Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12 (Pastor Steve) Dedication of Nolan Jeffrey Stoltzfus
6:00 pm Bible Quizzers and Parents’ Meeting
6:30 pm Evening Service – Debbie Davenport, Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services
Monday, January 5
7:00 pm Finance, Personnel & Property Commission
7:00 pm Ladies Bible Study (Sue Eby’s)
Tuesday, January 6
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
7:00 pm X-treme Worship
Wednesday, January 7
6:00 pm Family Night Dinner & Program (Joni & Friends)
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
Thursday, January 8
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, January 11
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “God Makes All Things New” Revelation 21:1-5 (Pastor Steve)
Commissioning of Mission Teams to Dominican Republic
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “The Welcoming Face of God” Isaiah 60:1-6; Matthew 2:1-12 (Pastor Steve) Dedication of Nolan Jeffrey Stoltzfus
6:00 pm Bible Quizzers and Parents’ Meeting
6:30 pm Evening Service – Debbie Davenport, Cornerstone Pregnancy Care Services
Monday, January 5
7:00 pm Finance, Personnel & Property Commission
7:00 pm Ladies Bible Study (Sue Eby’s)
Tuesday, January 6
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
7:00 pm X-treme Worship
Wednesday, January 7
6:00 pm Family Night Dinner & Program (Joni & Friends)
7:00 pm MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship)
Thursday, January 8
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, January 11
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “God Makes All Things New” Revelation 21:1-5 (Pastor Steve)
Commissioning of Mission Teams to Dominican Republic
January 4, 2009 – Announcements
“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (Jesus, John 12:46)
CHILD DEDICATION
Children are a gift from God. Mary & Joseph presented the infant Jesus to the Lord at the Temple (Luke 2:22). People brought their children to Jesus for Prayer and a blessing. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:13-14).
Daryl and Kim Stoltzfus bring NOLAN JEFFREY STOLTZFUS to present him to the Lord. In doing so, the parents and our congregations promise to do all they can to nurture Nolan in the Christian faith.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of …
LUCY N. LAPP, who went to be with the Lord on December 26, funeral service was held on December 30.
NANCY E. TREPHAN RUNKLE, who went to be with the Lord on January 29, funeral service will be held on Monday, January 5, 3:00 pm, at Living Water Community Church in Harrisburg.
DOROTHY MAILIN SMOKER, who went to be with the Lord on January 2, funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 11:00 am, at Frazer Mennonite Church.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
100 YEARS AGO (1909)
In the fall of 1908 the Directors of Old Sadsbury Church decided not to rent the church any longer, but kindly consented that we could use the church until a new location could be located.
Counsel was taken at Millwood Church on Sunday, January 3, 1909, to build a new church and another meeting was called at Sadsbury Church on Tuesday January 19. 1909. Here quite a struggle ensued, but a building committee was finally appointed as follows. Isaac K. Mast, Cochranville: Amos B. Smoker, Atglen; John A. Kennel, Atglen.
(from “History of Maple Grove Church” by Vernon Kennel)
75 YEARS AGO (1934)
Maple Grove & Millwood Bishop John A. Kennel had a busy week. Monday, January 1 was the wedding of John E. Kauffman & Margaret Riehl. Wednesday, January 3 was the funeral service for Henry M. Umble who went to be with the Lord on December 31, 1933. On Sunday, January 7, he preached on Matthew 6:6-8. John served as Sunday School Superintendent when Maple Grove was founded (1909) and was chosen by lot and ordained to ministry in 1917 and became bishop in 1926.
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
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. Nicholle Saunders will speak. Food and fellowship will follow.
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. Registration must be turned into Missy King by Sunday, January 18.
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
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.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
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.
CHILD DEDICATION
Children are a gift from God. Mary & Joseph presented the infant Jesus to the Lord at the Temple (Luke 2:22). People brought their children to Jesus for Prayer and a blessing. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Matthew 19:13-14).
Daryl and Kim Stoltzfus bring NOLAN JEFFREY STOLTZFUS to present him to the Lord. In doing so, the parents and our congregations promise to do all they can to nurture Nolan in the Christian faith.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of …
LUCY N. LAPP, who went to be with the Lord on December 26, funeral service was held on December 30.
NANCY E. TREPHAN RUNKLE, who went to be with the Lord on January 29, funeral service will be held on Monday, January 5, 3:00 pm, at Living Water Community Church in Harrisburg.
DOROTHY MAILIN SMOKER, who went to be with the Lord on January 2, funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 11:00 am, at Frazer Mennonite Church.
MAPLE GROVE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION YEAR 1909-2009
100 YEARS AGO (1909)
In the fall of 1908 the Directors of Old Sadsbury Church decided not to rent the church any longer, but kindly consented that we could use the church until a new location could be located.
Counsel was taken at Millwood Church on Sunday, January 3, 1909, to build a new church and another meeting was called at Sadsbury Church on Tuesday January 19. 1909. Here quite a struggle ensued, but a building committee was finally appointed as follows. Isaac K. Mast, Cochranville: Amos B. Smoker, Atglen; John A. Kennel, Atglen.
(from “History of Maple Grove Church” by Vernon Kennel)
75 YEARS AGO (1934)
Maple Grove & Millwood Bishop John A. Kennel had a busy week. Monday, January 1 was the wedding of John E. Kauffman & Margaret Riehl. Wednesday, January 3 was the funeral service for Henry M. Umble who went to be with the Lord on December 31, 1933. On Sunday, January 7, he preached on Matthew 6:6-8. John served as Sunday School Superintendent when Maple Grove was founded (1909) and was chosen by lot and ordained to ministry in 1917 and became bishop in 1926.
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
X-TREME WORSHIP will be on Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 pm. “Audible Truth” will lead in praise and worship. Nicholle Saunders will speak. Food and fellowship will follow.
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. Registration must be turned into Missy King by Sunday, January 18.
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
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.
The MYF has ham loaves available for those who missed the sale. Contact Rhonda Umble to purchase a ham loaf for $8.50 each.
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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