Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35)
As we head toward Easter let’s think about how we can Grow Our Faith. On February 22 the children helped Pastor Steve plant an amaryllis bulb. How is our bulb doing? Is it growing? More importantly, “How is your faith doing?” We plant the bulb of our faith when we make a commitment to Jesus. Our faith grows as we trust God for daily nourishment.
As we head toward Easter, you are invited you to walk with Jesus through the desert. Lent, the period leading up to Easter, commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the desert and was tempted by the devil. Jesus was hungry and the Devil asked him to turn the stones into bread. (Mt 4:3) He could have done it, but he didn’t want to give in to Satan’s lure. Jesus chose to trust God the Father for his nourishment. “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Mt 4:4) Do you trust God for all your needs? Are you hungry for God?
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
‘Money Talks” is a 5-week Sunday School elective that will began on March 1. Each class is an independent unit. You can view a preview trailer on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NhpvGyJ6tE&feature=related, and episode 2 at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS1Fx8sLtdE.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
The MEN’S RETREAT is March 27-29 at the Ponderosa Lodge. Larry Constable will be the speaker. Registration needs to be in by March 10.
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 continues. This week (Mar 8) the competition for our team is at Weaverland Mennonite Church at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. Last week (3/1) Dillon King & Abbie Weaver quizzed out. Get all the information at www.accquizzing.org.
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. Merv Stoltzfus, Atlantic Coast Conference Youth Minister, is this week’s speaker.
Xtreme Worship on Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 pm. Music by Audible Truth; message by a special guest.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Money Talks” is a 5 week Sunday School elective, every Sunday in March, sponsored by the Finance Commission.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
The LANCASTER AREA MDS (Mennonite Disaster Service) will have their annual meeting on Monday, march 9, 7:00 pm at Pequea Brethren In Christ Church. Contact Henry Umble for more information.
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 for projects of peace, relief and development. Go to www.pennypower.org for more information.
WORSHIP & MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
“Music in the Meadow” will be held in July. The date is still being worked on. Your help is needed for this fun and inspirational event. The next organizational meeting is April 26. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
PRECEPTS FOR WOMEN
A 3 week study on the Book of Titus will be held on Wednesday mornings (9:15 to 11:30 am) on March 18, 25 and April 1st. Titus will teach us how to develop character and integrity in the midst of a society which has lost respect for God. Childcare will be provided.
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, March 8 at 12:00 noon. Anyone interested is invited to come and participate.
Check out the bulletin board in the foyer for wedding photos of our charter member. The next generation will be posted soon.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is open. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
The Preschool is sponsoring a Joe Corbi Fundraiser. There is Pizzsa, Cookie dough, Calzones, etc. Orders need to be in by April 3. Call the Preschool Office for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
Reminder: Please contact the church office when repairmen are scheduled at the church facilities. Please lock doors when you leave.
CD recordings of our Sunday morning worship services are available from the church office. MP3 downloads of the services are also available; give Chuck White your e-mail address and the date(s) of the services you want and he will send them to you.
Recycle Christian Literature
During the month of March a box is in the foyer (next to the mailboxes) for our Christian reading and study materials. These will be distributed to other English speaking countries.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
The Parkesburg Point will hold its 3rd Annual Fundraising Banquet on Saturday, March 21, 5:00 to 8:30 pm, at West Fallowfield Christian School. See Laura Demastus or Dan Bruner for tickets or more information. Check it out at http://theparkesburgpoint.com/.
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.
Book Signing and Church Tour at Hopewell Mennonite
March 1, 2009 - 3:00PM-4:00PM - A new book, Windows, by Harry Yocom - a theological and historical reflection on the stained glass windows of Hopewell Mennonite Church. Book signing and tour of the historical House of Worship, originally home of the German Second Reformed Church of Reading.
Panel Discussion with Poet Julia Spicher Kasdorf at Strasburg Mennonite Church
March 10 - 7 pm. “Fact and Fiction: Reconsidering the landmark, Rosanna of the Amish,” on Historian and genealogist S. Duane Kauffman will also speak. Amish half-moon pies, associated with the book’s Big Valley setting, will be available for sale at the event. Strasburg Mennonite Church address is 1514 Village Road, located on Route 741. Event is sponsored by the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society; call us for more information at (717) 393-9745
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