Sunday, June 28
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, “Dress for a Wedding” (Elder Jeff Stoltzfus)
Monday, June 29
7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study at Sue Eby’s
8:00 pm Men’s Softball vs. Faith Bible Church at West Fallowfield School
Tuesday, June 30
6:45 pm Women’s Softball vs. Rookies at Gap Park
Wednesday, July 1
No Youth Meeting this week because of the Youth Convention in Ohio.
Thursday, July 2
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
8:00 am Prayer and Praise
7:00 pm Men’s Softball vs. Shockers at West Fallowfield School
Sunday, July 5
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, “Peacekeeper” Hebrews 12:14-17 (Pastor Steve)
12:00 pm CPR Class
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
June 21, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day)
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, “A Father’s Love” Hebrews 12:7-13 (Pastor Steve)
Monday, June 22
7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study at Sue Eby’s
Tuesday, June 23
6:45 pm Women’s Softball vs. Rusty Buckets at Gap Park
Wednesday, June 24
6:00 pm MYF meets at Church to go to Mini Golf
Thursday, June 25
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
8:00 am Prayer and Praise
6:00 pm Red Hat / Pink Hat Ladies
7:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission
Sunday, June 28
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, Guest Speaker TBA
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, “A Father’s Love” Hebrews 12:7-13 (Pastor Steve)
Monday, June 22
7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study at Sue Eby’s
Tuesday, June 23
6:45 pm Women’s Softball vs. Rusty Buckets at Gap Park
Wednesday, June 24
6:00 pm MYF meets at Church to go to Mini Golf
Thursday, June 25
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
8:00 am Prayer and Praise
6:00 pm Red Hat / Pink Hat Ladies
7:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission
Sunday, June 28
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, Guest Speaker TBA
June 21, 2009 – Maple Grove Stuff to Know
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13)
Instructions for the Christian life from the Book of Hebrews
The book of Hebrews is full of instructions to guide us in our walk with Jesus. Last week Hebrews Chapter 11 challenged us to be people of faith. From Hebrews 12:1-2 we learned that faith is like a long bicycle ride. We don’t want to carry too much extra weight, we need to pace ourselves, and we need to keep our focus. Jesus helps us with each of these things.
Today we consider Hebrews 12:7-13. Today is Father’s Day. Not everyone has the example of a good father in their lives. God is the model of a good parent. God loves us, cares for us and even disciplines us. The discipline part can be a little hard to take at times, but eventually we learn that it’s good for us. When hardships come, we are to endure them like we do discipline (12:7). Because difficulties are a part of life, we need to do two things to get ready for them: prepare ourselves with spiritual strength (12:12) and get the obstacles out of our way (12:13). This way, hardships and discipline will be beneficial for our spiritual life.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 pm. Audible Truth will lead worship and Nicholle Saunders (Keystone Evangelical Free Church) is the speaker.
“MUSIC IN THE MEADOW” will be held July 12. Your help is needed for this fun and inspirational event. See Ken Umble if you can help.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
THANK YOU to all who helped make VBS a great success!
INTERGENERATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes begin on June 28. We will study 1 Peter. Class assignments are posted on a bulletin board in the foyer. See Nicole Eby if your name is missing.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVE
The Parenting Your Teenager Sunday School elective continues. The last class is June 28 – Discipling Your Teenager. Join us in classroom #7.
Elementary Grade Sunday School teachers are needed for the fall. Contact Jen McGowan if you can serve in this way.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
Did you miss the Family Life Conference at the beginning of the month? A 3 CD set that includes all three sessions is available from the church office.
FAMILY LIFE wishes everyone a HAPPY FATHER’S DAY with a special recognition on June 21.
YOUTH MININSTRY 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 round of Mini Golf. Contact Brandon and Rhonda Umble for more information.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
GLOBAL MISSIONS FAIR
The Global Missions Fair of Eastern Mennonite Missions will be held at Lancaster Mennonite School on Saturday, July 11 from 11 am to 3 pm. Everyone is invited to see what God is doing throughout the world. Check it out at http://www.emm.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=425:global-fair&catid=60:events-main-list&Itemid=75.
MDS (Mennonite Disaster Services) is working on building a house in Gap. Contact Mahlon Newswanger at 717-629-7558 for more information.
PRAY FOR RENEWAL. Renewal Prayer Meetings are held every first and third Monday at 7:30 pm at the church. Join us in prayer for renewal as we prepare for renewal meetings in September.
RENEWAL SERVICES will be held September 20 - 23. Pray for renewal at Maple Grove. Dwayne Walton, director of the Parkesburg Point, is our evangelist.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study will meet 3 times in June, on Mondays June 1, June 22 and June 29. They meet at 7 pm at the home of Sue Eby.
RED HAT / PINK HAT LADIES will meet at the church on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 pm. The meeting is a service project: baking cookies for Music in the Meadow and repairing hymnbooks. Bring cookie dough ready to mix and a basket of finger food to share.
Cathy Case will hold a CPR CLASS on July 5th following worship. See Cathy for more information.
ETCETERA – ITEMS FOR THE CHURCH FAMILY
CHEER ON OUR SOFTBALL TEAMS!
The Maple Grove Men’s team has no scheduled games this week, but check for news of make-up games at http://allprosoftware.net/lanchestersoftballleague/.
The Maple Grove Women’s team plays the Rusty Buckets on Tuesday, June 23, 6:45 pm at Gap Park.
PASTORAL SEARCH AND ELDERS
Thank you for your prayerful nominations for Elder and for members of the Pastoral Search Committee for Associate Pastor. The Leadership Team is seeking God’s direction as we contact people to fill these positions from your nominations. Please make this a matter of prayer.
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAPLE GROVE
Printed invitations and envelopes to our 100th Anniversary Celebration on August 16 are available in the foyer. Please take what you need to make a personal invitation to a friend or family member.
MUSIC IN THE MEADOW
July 12 is the date for Music in the Meadow. Sunday School for Children and Worship for Adults is at 9:30 am. Music in the Meadow starts at 1:00 pm and The Birdsong Family at 6:00 pm. There are posters available in the foyer; please take some and put them up around the community.
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
A baptism instruction class will begin after VBS. The class is for anyone interested in learning the basics of the Christian Faith and preparing for baptism. It will be held one evening every week through the summer months. Baptism is August 30. Contact Pastor Steve for more information or to sign-up.
WEDDING PHOTOS WANTED. Were you married after 1979? Your wedding photo is requested to be posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Instructions for the Christian life from the Book of Hebrews
The book of Hebrews is full of instructions to guide us in our walk with Jesus. Last week Hebrews Chapter 11 challenged us to be people of faith. From Hebrews 12:1-2 we learned that faith is like a long bicycle ride. We don’t want to carry too much extra weight, we need to pace ourselves, and we need to keep our focus. Jesus helps us with each of these things.
Today we consider Hebrews 12:7-13. Today is Father’s Day. Not everyone has the example of a good father in their lives. God is the model of a good parent. God loves us, cares for us and even disciplines us. The discipline part can be a little hard to take at times, but eventually we learn that it’s good for us. When hardships come, we are to endure them like we do discipline (12:7). Because difficulties are a part of life, we need to do two things to get ready for them: prepare ourselves with spiritual strength (12:12) and get the obstacles out of our way (12:13). This way, hardships and discipline will be beneficial for our spiritual life.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 pm. Audible Truth will lead worship and Nicholle Saunders (Keystone Evangelical Free Church) is the speaker.
“MUSIC IN THE MEADOW” will be held July 12. Your help is needed for this fun and inspirational event. See Ken Umble if you can help.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
THANK YOU to all who helped make VBS a great success!
INTERGENERATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes begin on June 28. We will study 1 Peter. Class assignments are posted on a bulletin board in the foyer. See Nicole Eby if your name is missing.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVE
The Parenting Your Teenager Sunday School elective continues. The last class is June 28 – Discipling Your Teenager. Join us in classroom #7.
Elementary Grade Sunday School teachers are needed for the fall. Contact Jen McGowan if you can serve in this way.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
Did you miss the Family Life Conference at the beginning of the month? A 3 CD set that includes all three sessions is available from the church office.
FAMILY LIFE wishes everyone a HAPPY FATHER’S DAY with a special recognition on June 21.
YOUTH MININSTRY 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 round of Mini Golf. Contact Brandon and Rhonda Umble for more information.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
GLOBAL MISSIONS FAIR
The Global Missions Fair of Eastern Mennonite Missions will be held at Lancaster Mennonite School on Saturday, July 11 from 11 am to 3 pm. Everyone is invited to see what God is doing throughout the world. Check it out at http://www.emm.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=425:global-fair&catid=60:events-main-list&Itemid=75.
MDS (Mennonite Disaster Services) is working on building a house in Gap. Contact Mahlon Newswanger at 717-629-7558 for more information.
PRAY FOR RENEWAL. Renewal Prayer Meetings are held every first and third Monday at 7:30 pm at the church. Join us in prayer for renewal as we prepare for renewal meetings in September.
RENEWAL SERVICES will be held September 20 - 23. Pray for renewal at Maple Grove. Dwayne Walton, director of the Parkesburg Point, is our evangelist.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study will meet 3 times in June, on Mondays June 1, June 22 and June 29. They meet at 7 pm at the home of Sue Eby.
RED HAT / PINK HAT LADIES will meet at the church on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 pm. The meeting is a service project: baking cookies for Music in the Meadow and repairing hymnbooks. Bring cookie dough ready to mix and a basket of finger food to share.
Cathy Case will hold a CPR CLASS on July 5th following worship. See Cathy for more information.
ETCETERA – ITEMS FOR THE CHURCH FAMILY
CHEER ON OUR SOFTBALL TEAMS!
The Maple Grove Men’s team has no scheduled games this week, but check for news of make-up games at http://allprosoftware.net/lanchestersoftballleague/.
The Maple Grove Women’s team plays the Rusty Buckets on Tuesday, June 23, 6:45 pm at Gap Park.
PASTORAL SEARCH AND ELDERS
Thank you for your prayerful nominations for Elder and for members of the Pastoral Search Committee for Associate Pastor. The Leadership Team is seeking God’s direction as we contact people to fill these positions from your nominations. Please make this a matter of prayer.
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MAPLE GROVE
Printed invitations and envelopes to our 100th Anniversary Celebration on August 16 are available in the foyer. Please take what you need to make a personal invitation to a friend or family member.
MUSIC IN THE MEADOW
July 12 is the date for Music in the Meadow. Sunday School for Children and Worship for Adults is at 9:30 am. Music in the Meadow starts at 1:00 pm and The Birdsong Family at 6:00 pm. There are posters available in the foyer; please take some and put them up around the community.
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
A baptism instruction class will begin after VBS. The class is for anyone interested in learning the basics of the Christian Faith and preparing for baptism. It will be held one evening every week through the summer months. Baptism is August 30. Contact Pastor Steve for more information or to sign-up.
WEDDING PHOTOS WANTED. Were you married after 1979? Your wedding photo is requested to be posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
Monday, June 15, 2009
June 14, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, June 14 (Children’s Day)
10:00 am Worship Service at West Sadsbury Twp Park. Mike King will lead VBS songs. Cathy King and the children will lead singing and a puppet show. “Keep The Faith” Hebrews11:1 – 12:2 (Pastor Steve)
11:30 am Church Picnic
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Monday, June 15
1:00 – 4:00 pm Jr. Youth to Black Rock Retreat
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
7:30 pm Prayer Meeting for Renewal
8:00 pm Men’s Softball Game vs. Media Mennonite at West Fallowfield School
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Tuesday, June 16
West Fallowfield Christian School Barbecue
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Wednesday, June 17
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Thursday, June 18
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
8:00 am Prayer and Praise
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Friday, June 19
12:00 pm Relay for Life begins at Octorara High School Track Field
Saturday, June 20
12:00 pm Relay for Life ends
Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day)
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, “A Father’s Love” Hebrews 12:7-13 (Pastor Steve)
10:00 am Worship Service at West Sadsbury Twp Park. Mike King will lead VBS songs. Cathy King and the children will lead singing and a puppet show. “Keep The Faith” Hebrews11:1 – 12:2 (Pastor Steve)
11:30 am Church Picnic
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Monday, June 15
1:00 – 4:00 pm Jr. Youth to Black Rock Retreat
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
7:30 pm Prayer Meeting for Renewal
8:00 pm Men’s Softball Game vs. Media Mennonite at West Fallowfield School
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Tuesday, June 16
West Fallowfield Christian School Barbecue
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Wednesday, June 17
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Thursday, June 18
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
8:00 am Prayer and Praise
5:00 pm Meal for VBS Staff and Helpers
5:45 pm VBS Staff and Helpers meeting
6:00 pm VBS crews gather outside
8:30 pm VBS daily closing program
8:55 pm VBS children dismissed
Friday, June 19
12:00 pm Relay for Life begins at Octorara High School Track Field
Saturday, June 20
12:00 pm Relay for Life ends
Sunday, June 21 (Father’s Day)
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages.
10:30 am Worship Service, “A Father’s Love” Hebrews 12:7-13 (Pastor Steve)
June 14, 2009 – Maple Grove Stuff to Know
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and the he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
Instructions for the Christian life from the Book of Hebrews
The book of Hebrews is full of instructions to guide us in our walk with Jesus. Last week Hebrews 10:19-25 challenged us stay close to God by staying close to each other.
Today we consider Hebrews 11:1 – 12:2. Spiritual Passion is a measure of our faith. Chapter 11 has a number of regular people who rose up to be faithful to God’s calling. Because these people were faithful, those of us who live on this side of the cross, have confidence that we can be faithful.
We need to return to the lettuce patch to find instructions to help us remain faithful. Let us throw off the sin that slows us down (12:1); let us move forward with perseverance (12:1); let us keep our eyes fixed on the object of our faith – Jesus (12:2). Following these instructions will add our names to the list of the faithful.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 pm. Audible Truth will lead worship and we will have a special guest speaker.
“MUSIC IN THE MEADOW” will be held July 12. Your help is needed for this fun and inspirational event. See Ken Umble if you can help. Large potted plants are needed to decorate the stage. Contact Sue R if you are able to loan your plants.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
INTERGENERATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes begin on June 28. We will study 1 Peter. Class assignments are posted on the missions’ bulletin board. See Nicole Eby if your name is missing.
BROWSE AND BUY
The Maple Grove Library is a ministry of the Christian Education Commission. They will have a “Browse and Buy” event on May 31 and June 7 - 10. Mennonite Publishing Network will make their publications available in the foyer on these dates. Place orders and receive your books in time for summer vacation reading.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVE
The Parenting Your Teenager Sunday School elective continues. The last class is June 28 – Discipling Your Teenager. Join us in classroom #7.
Elementary Grade Sunday School teachers are needed for the fall. Contact Jen McGowan if you can serve in this way.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS THIS WEEK
VBS is June 14 - 18 this year. Get all the information and register at www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox.myvbs/MapleGroveVBS2009.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
CHURCH PICNIC
On Sunday, June 14, we will gather at West Sadsbury Township Park (on Moscow Road off Rt. 30). The Church service will begin at 10:00 am with special participation by the children of the church. A meal will follow our church service. Hot dogs will be provided. If your last name begins with A-K, bring a dessert; L-Z bring a salad.
Did you miss the Family Life Conference at the beginning of the month? A 3 CD set that includes all three sessions is available from the church office.
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
The Junior Youth will go to Black Rock Retreat on Monday, June 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
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 help with VBS.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
RELAY FOR LIFE is June 19-20. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Walkers and sponsors are needed. See Tammie Bromley, Rana Watterson, or Amy Umble for more information.
GLOBAL MISSIONS FAIR
The Global Missions Fair of Eastern Mennonite Missions will be held at Lancaster Mennonite School on Saturday, July 11 from 11 am to 3 pm. Everyone is invited to see what God is doing throughout the world.
PRAY FOR RENEWAL. Renewal Prayer Meetings are held every first and third Monday at 7:30 pm at the church. Join us in prayer for renewal as we prepare for renewal meetings in September.
RENEWAL SERVICES will be held September 20 - 23. Pray for renewal at Maple Grove. Dwayne Walton, director of the Parkesburg Point, is our evangelist.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study will meet 3 times in June, on Mondays June 1, June 22 and June 29. They meet at 7 pm at the home of Sue Eby.
ETCETERA – CHURCH FAMILY COMMUNITY ITEMS
CHEER ON OUR SOFTBALL TEAMS!
The Maple Grove Men’s team plays Media Mennonite on Monday, June 15, at 8:00 pm at West Fallowfield Christian School.
The Maple Grove Women’s team has a bye this week.
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
A baptism instruction class will begin after VBS. The class is for anyone interested in learning the basics of the Christian Faith and preparing for baptism. It will be held one evening every week through the summer months. Baptism is August 30. Contact Pastor Steve for more information or to sign-up.
WEDDING PHOTOS WANTED. Were you married after 1979? Your wedding photo is requested to be posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(More information for most of these items is available on the bulletin board in the foyer)
SummerFest ’09 is sponsored by many local churches and held on the grounds of The Open Bible Church, 101 E. 1st Ave in Parkesburg on Saturday, June 20th. The “Summer Fest ‘09” will begin at 10 am and continue until dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
[please contact Pastor Steve Crane, pastorscrane@epix.net, if you see anything that needs to be corrected on this page]
Instructions for the Christian life from the Book of Hebrews
The book of Hebrews is full of instructions to guide us in our walk with Jesus. Last week Hebrews 10:19-25 challenged us stay close to God by staying close to each other.
Today we consider Hebrews 11:1 – 12:2. Spiritual Passion is a measure of our faith. Chapter 11 has a number of regular people who rose up to be faithful to God’s calling. Because these people were faithful, those of us who live on this side of the cross, have confidence that we can be faithful.
We need to return to the lettuce patch to find instructions to help us remain faithful. Let us throw off the sin that slows us down (12:1); let us move forward with perseverance (12:1); let us keep our eyes fixed on the object of our faith – Jesus (12:2). Following these instructions will add our names to the list of the faithful.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
X-TREME WORSHIP is Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 pm. Audible Truth will lead worship and we will have a special guest speaker.
“MUSIC IN THE MEADOW” will be held July 12. Your help is needed for this fun and inspirational event. See Ken Umble if you can help. Large potted plants are needed to decorate the stage. Contact Sue R if you are able to loan your plants.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
INTERGENERATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL
Classes begin on June 28. We will study 1 Peter. Class assignments are posted on the missions’ bulletin board. See Nicole Eby if your name is missing.
BROWSE AND BUY
The Maple Grove Library is a ministry of the Christian Education Commission. They will have a “Browse and Buy” event on May 31 and June 7 - 10. Mennonite Publishing Network will make their publications available in the foyer on these dates. Place orders and receive your books in time for summer vacation reading.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ELECTIVE
The Parenting Your Teenager Sunday School elective continues. The last class is June 28 – Discipling Your Teenager. Join us in classroom #7.
Elementary Grade Sunday School teachers are needed for the fall. Contact Jen McGowan if you can serve in this way.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL IS THIS WEEK
VBS is June 14 - 18 this year. Get all the information and register at www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox.myvbs/MapleGroveVBS2009.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
CHURCH PICNIC
On Sunday, June 14, we will gather at West Sadsbury Township Park (on Moscow Road off Rt. 30). The Church service will begin at 10:00 am with special participation by the children of the church. A meal will follow our church service. Hot dogs will be provided. If your last name begins with A-K, bring a dessert; L-Z bring a salad.
Did you miss the Family Life Conference at the beginning of the month? A 3 CD set that includes all three sessions is available from the church office.
YOUTH MININSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
The Junior Youth will go to Black Rock Retreat on Monday, June 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
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 help with VBS.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
RELAY FOR LIFE is June 19-20. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Walkers and sponsors are needed. See Tammie Bromley, Rana Watterson, or Amy Umble for more information.
GLOBAL MISSIONS FAIR
The Global Missions Fair of Eastern Mennonite Missions will be held at Lancaster Mennonite School on Saturday, July 11 from 11 am to 3 pm. Everyone is invited to see what God is doing throughout the world.
PRAY FOR RENEWAL. Renewal Prayer Meetings are held every first and third Monday at 7:30 pm at the church. Join us in prayer for renewal as we prepare for renewal meetings in September.
RENEWAL SERVICES will be held September 20 - 23. Pray for renewal at Maple Grove. Dwayne Walton, director of the Parkesburg Point, is our evangelist.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
The Ladies Bible Study will meet 3 times in June, on Mondays June 1, June 22 and June 29. They meet at 7 pm at the home of Sue Eby.
ETCETERA – CHURCH FAMILY COMMUNITY ITEMS
CHEER ON OUR SOFTBALL TEAMS!
The Maple Grove Men’s team plays Media Mennonite on Monday, June 15, at 8:00 pm at West Fallowfield Christian School.
The Maple Grove Women’s team has a bye this week.
BAPTISM INSTRUCTION CLASS
A baptism instruction class will begin after VBS. The class is for anyone interested in learning the basics of the Christian Faith and preparing for baptism. It will be held one evening every week through the summer months. Baptism is August 30. Contact Pastor Steve for more information or to sign-up.
WEDDING PHOTOS WANTED. Were you married after 1979? Your wedding photo is requested to be posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(More information for most of these items is available on the bulletin board in the foyer)
SummerFest ’09 is sponsored by many local churches and held on the grounds of The Open Bible Church, 101 E. 1st Ave in Parkesburg on Saturday, June 20th. The “Summer Fest ‘09” will begin at 10 am and continue until dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
[please contact Pastor Steve Crane, pastorscrane@epix.net, if you see anything that needs to be corrected on this page]
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