Sunday, March 1
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship led by the Birdsong Family
12:00 pm Church Fellowship Meal with the Birdsong Family
2:45 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Akron Mennonite
[6:30 pm Evening Service has been cancelled this month]
Monday, March 2
6:30 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Joy Sherman’s
Tuesday, March 3
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
7:00 pm Xtreme Worship
Wednesday, March 4
6:30 pm Church Family Night – Church Family Feud
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, March 5
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Friday, March 6
9:00 – 11:00 am World Day of Prayer at Sandy Hill Community Church
Saturday, March 7
Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour tonight
Sunday, March 8
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship Service “What Are You Hungry For?” Deuteronomy 8:1-5; Matthew 4:1-11
12:00 pm 100th Anniversary Committee Meeting
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Fritz’s
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Weaverland Mennonite
Friday, February 27, 2009
March 1, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, March 1
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship led by the Birdsong Family
12:00 pm Church Fellowship Meal with the Birdsong Family
2:45 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Akron Mennonite
[6:30 pm Evening Service has been cancelled this month]
Monday, March 2
6:30 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Joy Sherman’s
Tuesday, March 3
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
7:00 pm Xtreme Worship
Wednesday, March 4
6:30 pm Church Family Night – Church Family Feud
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, March 5
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Friday, March 6
9:00 – 11:00 am World Day of Prayer at Sandy Hill Community Church
Saturday, March 7
Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour tonight
Sunday, March 8
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship Service “What Are You Hungry For?” Deuteronomy 8:1-5; Matthew 4:1-11
12:00 pm 100th Anniversary Committee Meeting
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Fritz’s
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Weaverland Mennonite
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship led by the Birdsong Family
12:00 pm Church Fellowship Meal with the Birdsong Family
2:45 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Akron Mennonite
[6:30 pm Evening Service has been cancelled this month]
Monday, March 2
6:30 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Joy Sherman’s
Tuesday, March 3
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
7:00 pm Xtreme Worship
Wednesday, March 4
6:30 pm Church Family Night – Church Family Feud
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, March 5
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Friday, March 6
9:00 – 11:00 am World Day of Prayer at Sandy Hill Community Church
Saturday, March 7
Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour tonight
Sunday, March 8
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship Service “What Are You Hungry For?” Deuteronomy 8:1-5; Matthew 4:1-11
12:00 pm 100th Anniversary Committee Meeting
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Fritz’s
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Weaverland Mennonite
March 1, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
“Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.” (Psalm 95:2)
As we head toward Easter lets think about how we can Grow Our Faith. Remember how the children helped Pastor Steve plant an amaryllis bulb? How is our bulb doing? Is it growing? More important, “How is your faith doing?” We plant the bulb of our faith when we make a commitment to Jesus. Sometimes we call this inviting Jesus into our hearts and lives. Our Christian life will never grow, flourish and bloom unless it starts with a firm commitment to follow Jesus. Do you need to re-commit your life to Christ?
THIS WEEKEND
THE BIRDSONG FAMILY
Youth Oriented Concert & Fellowship Time, Saturday, February 28, 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Worship, Sunday, March 1st at 10:30 am.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
‘Money Talks” is a 5-week Sunday School elective that will begin this Sunday, March 1, in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour. 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.
There are NEW BOOKS IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY. Some of the new titles are “Have a New Kid by Friday” by Dr. Kevin Leman, “Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide” by G. Lloyd Carr, and “The Carol of Christmas: Life Story of Christmas Carol Kaufmann” by Marcia Kauffman Clark
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
The MEN’S RETREAT is March 27-29 at the Ponderosa Lodge. Larry Constable will be the speaker. Contact the church for more information.
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 1st) the competition for our team is at Akron Mennonite Church at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. Last week (2/22) Taylor Fritz, Dillon King, Kaitlyn Nafziger & 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.
Xtreme Worship on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm. Music by Audible Truth; message by David Klingensmith, youth pastor at Sandy Hill Community Church.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Money Talks” is a 5 week Sunday School elective, every Sunday in March, sponsored by the Finance Commission.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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” is will be held on July 12. 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
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held on Friday, March 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Sandy Hill Mennonite Church. Sarah Mechler, missionary to Mongolia is the speaker. Dorothy King will bring the devotions.
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.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is open. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org 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
As we head toward Easter lets think about how we can Grow Our Faith. Remember how the children helped Pastor Steve plant an amaryllis bulb? How is our bulb doing? Is it growing? More important, “How is your faith doing?” We plant the bulb of our faith when we make a commitment to Jesus. Sometimes we call this inviting Jesus into our hearts and lives. Our Christian life will never grow, flourish and bloom unless it starts with a firm commitment to follow Jesus. Do you need to re-commit your life to Christ?
THIS WEEKEND
THE BIRDSONG FAMILY
Youth Oriented Concert & Fellowship Time, Saturday, February 28, 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Worship, Sunday, March 1st at 10:30 am.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
‘Money Talks” is a 5-week Sunday School elective that will begin this Sunday, March 1, in the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour. 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.
There are NEW BOOKS IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY. Some of the new titles are “Have a New Kid by Friday” by Dr. Kevin Leman, “Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide” by G. Lloyd Carr, and “The Carol of Christmas: Life Story of Christmas Carol Kaufmann” by Marcia Kauffman Clark
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
The MEN’S RETREAT is March 27-29 at the Ponderosa Lodge. Larry Constable will be the speaker. Contact the church for more information.
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 1st) the competition for our team is at Akron Mennonite Church at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. Last week (2/22) Taylor Fritz, Dillon King, Kaitlyn Nafziger & 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.
Xtreme Worship on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm. Music by Audible Truth; message by David Klingensmith, youth pastor at Sandy Hill Community Church.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Money Talks” is a 5 week Sunday School elective, every Sunday in March, sponsored by the Finance Commission.
EVANGELISM AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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” is will be held on July 12. 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
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held on Friday, March 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Sandy Hill Mennonite Church. Sarah Mechler, missionary to Mongolia is the speaker. Dorothy King will bring the devotions.
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.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is open. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org 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
Friday, February 20, 2009
February 22, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, February 22
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Another Church Fire?” 2 Timothy 2:1-11 (Pastor Steve)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Forest Hills Mennonite
Monday, February 23
6:30 pm Leadership Team
Tuesday, February 24
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, February 25
9:15 am Precepts Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, February 26
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Friday, February 27
6:30 pm Sports Dinner & Auction (sponsored by MYF)
Saturday, February 28
6:30 pm The Birdsong Family Concert & Youth Rally
Sunday, March 1
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship led by the Birdsong Family
12:00 pm Church Fellowship Meal with the Birdsong Family
2:45 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Akron Mennonite
6:30 pm Evening Service with “House of His Creation”
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Another Church Fire?” 2 Timothy 2:1-11 (Pastor Steve)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Forest Hills Mennonite
Monday, February 23
6:30 pm Leadership Team
Tuesday, February 24
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, February 25
9:15 am Precepts Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, February 26
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Friday, February 27
6:30 pm Sports Dinner & Auction (sponsored by MYF)
Saturday, February 28
6:30 pm The Birdsong Family Concert & Youth Rally
Sunday, March 1
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship led by the Birdsong Family
12:00 pm Church Fellowship Meal with the Birdsong Family
2:45 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Akron Mennonite
6:30 pm Evening Service with “House of His Creation”
February 22, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
“You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.” (Psalm 18:28)
Passionate Spirituality can describe a church and individuals that are “on fire” for the Lord. We’re not talking about destructive acts of violence. We’re talking about the fire that God puts into our lives. In the New Testament the term “fire” is generally negative, the eternally destructive kind. The positive kind is a refining fire that comes to us when we invite God (Spirit) into our lives. (Mt. 3:11). This fire generates ministry. Timothy received his faith in God through his mother and grandmother. Paul challenges him to “fan into flame” his God given gifts. God wants believers that are “on fire.” God wants another church fire – the beneficial kind.
NEXT WEEKEND
THE BIRDSONG FAMILY
Youth Oriented Concert & Fellowship Time, Saturday, February 28, 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Worship, Sunday, March 1st at 10:30 am.
The Birdsong Family will visit local schools during the week. Lodging is needed on Wednesday and Saturday nights. If you have rooms available, please contact Ken Umble.
LEADERSHIP LISTENING MEETINGS
The Leadership Team will meet with each adult Sunday School class during February and March. The purpose is to listen to your comments and concerns about the church, passionate spirituality and an associate pastor. Today we meet with the Young Adults (Erin Metzler, teacher), next Sunday with Bill Umble’s Class. A schedule is posted on the large bulletin board in the foyer.
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. 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.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
There are NEW BOOKS IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY. Some of the new titles are “Have a New Kid by Friday” by Dr. Kevin Leman, “Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide” by G. Lloyd Carr, and “The Carol of Christmas: Life Story of Christmas Carol Kaufmann” by Marcia Kauffman Clark
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
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 continues. This week (Feb 22) the competition for our team is at Forest Hills Mennonite Church at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. Last week (2/15) Abbie Weaver quizzed out twice; Denver Groff, Rachael Copeland & Dillon King quizzed out once. 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. This week is for planning for the Sports Dinner.
A SPORTS DINNER AND AUCTION will be held on Friday, February 27at 6:30 pm. Support your favorite teams by wearing in sports attire. There will be lots of food and entertainment and lots of great items to bid on. This is a fund raising meal for the MYF.
Xtreme Worship on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm. Music by Audible Truth; message by David Klingensmith, youth pastor at Sandy Hill Community Church.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
A stewardship challenge was placed in your mailboxes; please contact Mike King if you have questions.
“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.
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 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 on July 12. Your help is needed for this fun and inspirational event. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held on Friday, March 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Sarah Mechler, missionary to Mongolia is the speaker.
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Joy Sherman.
A captain for the Relay for Life team is needed. Contact RuthAnn Bruner if you can help.
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.
CHURCH FIRES
A strange item in the history of Maple Grove Church has been that of four efforts to destroy the church building by fire. In October 1922, in August 1940, and in May 1952 mysterious attempts were made to burn down the frame edifice of the congregation. The 1922 burning called for closing the church for six weeks to allow for restoration, and again in 1940 it took six weeks to repair the damage. The loss of the 1952 burning was estimated at $2,000. Evidence of arson was discovered in kerosene cans and kerosene soaked objects found within the church in the first two burnings. For the third burning the arsonist used gasoline-soaked newspapers and hymnals that were placed at certain places throughout the building and ignited. A train of gasoline on the rug in the center aisle was lit and though the fire followed the gasoline trail, it did not burn the rug completely.
The latest and most serious burning occurred in December 1967. The damage from this attempt was the most extensive of the four, due in large part to the fact that the congregation had completed a $48,000 renovation project in 1966. This time the basement was completely destroyed and much of the main auditorium damaged.
The persons responsible for starting the blazes have never been discovered or apprehended and the reason for the burnings is unknown. In the January 1968 Maple Breezes, a monthly news bulletin of the congregation, appeared a “Prayer for an Arsonist” by Martha Kauffman, member of the congregation. “Lord, be with the arsonist today. Let him meditate on the dangers encountered by the firemen … let him see himself. He, too, is Thy child … Did none of us show to him the importance of serving Thee? Forgive us if we are at fault …” One member of the congregation expressed the feelings of many by saying that “our church didn’t burn; it was only the building.”
(From, Grant M. Stoltzfus, Mennonites of the Ohio and Eastern Conference, pp. 214-215)
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is open. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
Reminder: Please contact the church office when repairmen are scheduled at the church facilities. Please make 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.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
LANCASTER MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL winter concert is February 22 at 3:00 pm in the Fine Arts Center. See www.lancastermennonite.org for more information.
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit www.wfcs.org for more information.
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 can describe a church and individuals that are “on fire” for the Lord. We’re not talking about destructive acts of violence. We’re talking about the fire that God puts into our lives. In the New Testament the term “fire” is generally negative, the eternally destructive kind. The positive kind is a refining fire that comes to us when we invite God (Spirit) into our lives. (Mt. 3:11). This fire generates ministry. Timothy received his faith in God through his mother and grandmother. Paul challenges him to “fan into flame” his God given gifts. God wants believers that are “on fire.” God wants another church fire – the beneficial kind.
NEXT WEEKEND
THE BIRDSONG FAMILY
Youth Oriented Concert & Fellowship Time, Saturday, February 28, 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Worship, Sunday, March 1st at 10:30 am.
The Birdsong Family will visit local schools during the week. Lodging is needed on Wednesday and Saturday nights. If you have rooms available, please contact Ken Umble.
LEADERSHIP LISTENING MEETINGS
The Leadership Team will meet with each adult Sunday School class during February and March. The purpose is to listen to your comments and concerns about the church, passionate spirituality and an associate pastor. Today we meet with the Young Adults (Erin Metzler, teacher), next Sunday with Bill Umble’s Class. A schedule is posted on the large bulletin board in the foyer.
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. 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.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
There are NEW BOOKS IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY. Some of the new titles are “Have a New Kid by Friday” by Dr. Kevin Leman, “Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide” by G. Lloyd Carr, and “The Carol of Christmas: Life Story of Christmas Carol Kaufmann” by Marcia Kauffman Clark
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
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 continues. This week (Feb 22) the competition for our team is at Forest Hills Mennonite Church at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. Last week (2/15) Abbie Weaver quizzed out twice; Denver Groff, Rachael Copeland & Dillon King quizzed out once. 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. This week is for planning for the Sports Dinner.
A SPORTS DINNER AND AUCTION will be held on Friday, February 27at 6:30 pm. Support your favorite teams by wearing in sports attire. There will be lots of food and entertainment and lots of great items to bid on. This is a fund raising meal for the MYF.
Xtreme Worship on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm. Music by Audible Truth; message by David Klingensmith, youth pastor at Sandy Hill Community Church.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
A stewardship challenge was placed in your mailboxes; please contact Mike King if you have questions.
“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.
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 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 on July 12. Your help is needed for this fun and inspirational event. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER will be held on Friday, March 6 from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. Sarah Mechler, missionary to Mongolia is the speaker.
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Joy Sherman.
A captain for the Relay for Life team is needed. Contact RuthAnn Bruner if you can help.
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.
CHURCH FIRES
A strange item in the history of Maple Grove Church has been that of four efforts to destroy the church building by fire. In October 1922, in August 1940, and in May 1952 mysterious attempts were made to burn down the frame edifice of the congregation. The 1922 burning called for closing the church for six weeks to allow for restoration, and again in 1940 it took six weeks to repair the damage. The loss of the 1952 burning was estimated at $2,000. Evidence of arson was discovered in kerosene cans and kerosene soaked objects found within the church in the first two burnings. For the third burning the arsonist used gasoline-soaked newspapers and hymnals that were placed at certain places throughout the building and ignited. A train of gasoline on the rug in the center aisle was lit and though the fire followed the gasoline trail, it did not burn the rug completely.
The latest and most serious burning occurred in December 1967. The damage from this attempt was the most extensive of the four, due in large part to the fact that the congregation had completed a $48,000 renovation project in 1966. This time the basement was completely destroyed and much of the main auditorium damaged.
The persons responsible for starting the blazes have never been discovered or apprehended and the reason for the burnings is unknown. In the January 1968 Maple Breezes, a monthly news bulletin of the congregation, appeared a “Prayer for an Arsonist” by Martha Kauffman, member of the congregation. “Lord, be with the arsonist today. Let him meditate on the dangers encountered by the firemen … let him see himself. He, too, is Thy child … Did none of us show to him the importance of serving Thee? Forgive us if we are at fault …” One member of the congregation expressed the feelings of many by saying that “our church didn’t burn; it was only the building.”
(From, Grant M. Stoltzfus, Mennonites of the Ohio and Eastern Conference, pp. 214-215)
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is open. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
Reminder: Please contact the church office when repairmen are scheduled at the church facilities. Please make 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.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
LANCASTER MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL winter concert is February 22 at 3:00 pm in the Fine Arts Center. See www.lancastermennonite.org for more information.
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit www.wfcs.org for more information.
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, February 14, 2009
February 15, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, February 15
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Showing God’s Love to Others in the Dominican Republic”1 John 3:16-18 (Testimonies by Team Members)
12:00 pm Music in the Meadow meeting
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Groff’s
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Lancaster Mennonite School
Monday, February 16
7:00 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Joy Sherman’s
7:00 pm Worship & Music Commission
7:00 pm Evangelism & Service Commission
Tuesday, February 17
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, February 18
9:15 am Precepts Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, February 19
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
5:30 pm Red Hat & Pink Hat Ladies meet at the church.
February 20-22 Ladies Retreat at Eden Resort
Saturday, February 21
11:00 am Memorial Service and interment for Ruth Elizabeth Kennel
6:30 pm JR MYF Game Night at the church
Sunday, February 22
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Another Church Fire?” 2 Timothy 2:1-11 (Pastor Steve)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Forest Hills Mennonite
8:45 am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Showing God’s Love to Others in the Dominican Republic”1 John 3:16-18 (Testimonies by Team Members)
12:00 pm Music in the Meadow meeting
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Groff’s
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Lancaster Mennonite School
Monday, February 16
7:00 pm Ladies’ Bible Study at Joy Sherman’s
7:00 pm Worship & Music Commission
7:00 pm Evangelism & Service Commission
Tuesday, February 17
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, February 18
9:15 am Precepts Bible Study for Women
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, February 19
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
5:30 pm Red Hat & Pink Hat Ladies meet at the church.
February 20-22 Ladies Retreat at Eden Resort
Saturday, February 21
11:00 am Memorial Service and interment for Ruth Elizabeth Kennel
6:30 pm JR MYF Game Night at the church
Sunday, February 22
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Another Church Fire?” 2 Timothy 2:1-11 (Pastor Steve)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Forest Hills Mennonite
February 15, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
“Since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (1 John 4:11)
Passionate Spirituality is shown through service for the Lord. God’s Word tells us we should … serve the Lord with all our heart and all our soul (Dt. 10:12) … serve him faithfully (1 Samuel 12:24) … serve him through obedience (Joshua 24:24). Jesus said you can’t serve two masters; you’ll grow to hate one and love the other (Mt. 6:24). He taught us and showed us how to serve, especially by washing his disciples’ feet. If we’re passionate about Jesus, we’ll serve him in the way he leads us and according to the spiritual gifts he has given us. Jesus wants us to show our love for him by loving others as he loves us. We serve, not through words, but through actions of service (1 John 3:18).
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of RUTH ELIZABETH KENNEL. A Memorial Service was held at Parkview Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday, February 14. A memorial service and interment will be held at Maple Grove on Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 am. You can view the obituary and leave a message of encouragement at www.mcmullenfh.com.
LEADERSHIP LISTENING MEETINGS
The Leadership Team will meet with each adult Sunday School class during February and March. The purpose is to listen to your comments and concerns about the church, passionate spirituality and an associate pastor. Today we meet with the College/Career class (Nolan & Nori King, teachers), next Sunday with the Young Adults (Erin Metzler, teacher). A schedule is posted on the large bulletin board in the foyer.
CHILD DEDICATION
Children are a gift from the Lord. Mary and Joseph presented the infant Jesus to the Lord at the Temple (Luke 2:22). Children came 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). We continue to bring our children to the Lord.
Today Chris & Megan Beiler bring MASON CHRISTOPHER BEILER to present him to the Lord. In doing so, the parents and our congregation promise to do all they can to nurture Mason in the Christian faith.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
THE BIRDSONG FAMILY
Youth Oriented Concert & Fellowship Time, Saturday, February 28, 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Worship, 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. 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.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
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 continues. This week (Feb 15) the competition for our team is at Lancaster Mennonite School at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. Last week (2/8) Abbie Weaver and Denver Groff 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. Dwayne Walton, of the Parkesburg Point will speak this week.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27at 6:30 pm. Support your favorite teams by wearing in sports attire. There will be lots of food and entertainment. This is a fund raising meal for the MYF.
Xtreme Worship on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm. Music by Audible Truth; message by David Klinginsmith, youth pastor at Sandy Hill Community Church.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
A stewardship challenge was placed in your mailboxes; please contact Mike King if you have questions.
“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.
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 for projects of peace, relief and development. Go to www.pennypower.org for more information.
WORSHIP & MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
“Music in the Meadow” is coming. There will be an organizational meeting on Sunday, February 15 following worship. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
Red Hat / Pink Hat Ladies will meet on February 19 in the church basement. “Soup” is the program; let Judy King or Cora Umble know if you can make it.
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Joy Sherman.
A captain for the Relay for Life team is needed. Contact RuthAnn Bruner if you can help.
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.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
There are no classes on February 16 for the Presidents’ Day Holiday.
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is open. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
Reminder: Please contact the church office when repairmen are scheduled at the church facilities. Please make 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.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
Octorara Middle & Intermediate Schools present the 2009 Variety Show on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 pm. Several children from Maple Grove will be highlighted in the show.
LANCASTER MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL winter concert is February 22 at 3:00 pm in the Fine Arts Center. See www.lancastermennonite.org for more information.
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit www.wfcs.org for more information.
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 shown through service for the Lord. God’s Word tells us we should … serve the Lord with all our heart and all our soul (Dt. 10:12) … serve him faithfully (1 Samuel 12:24) … serve him through obedience (Joshua 24:24). Jesus said you can’t serve two masters; you’ll grow to hate one and love the other (Mt. 6:24). He taught us and showed us how to serve, especially by washing his disciples’ feet. If we’re passionate about Jesus, we’ll serve him in the way he leads us and according to the spiritual gifts he has given us. Jesus wants us to show our love for him by loving others as he loves us. We serve, not through words, but through actions of service (1 John 3:18).
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to the family and friends of RUTH ELIZABETH KENNEL. A Memorial Service was held at Parkview Mennonite Church, Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday, February 14. A memorial service and interment will be held at Maple Grove on Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 am. You can view the obituary and leave a message of encouragement at www.mcmullenfh.com.
LEADERSHIP LISTENING MEETINGS
The Leadership Team will meet with each adult Sunday School class during February and March. The purpose is to listen to your comments and concerns about the church, passionate spirituality and an associate pastor. Today we meet with the College/Career class (Nolan & Nori King, teachers), next Sunday with the Young Adults (Erin Metzler, teacher). A schedule is posted on the large bulletin board in the foyer.
CHILD DEDICATION
Children are a gift from the Lord. Mary and Joseph presented the infant Jesus to the Lord at the Temple (Luke 2:22). Children came 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). We continue to bring our children to the Lord.
Today Chris & Megan Beiler bring MASON CHRISTOPHER BEILER to present him to the Lord. In doing so, the parents and our congregation promise to do all they can to nurture Mason in the Christian faith.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
THE BIRDSONG FAMILY
Youth Oriented Concert & Fellowship Time, Saturday, February 28, 6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Worship, 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. 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.
Caring adults are needed to volunteer in the nursery during Sunday School. Please see Jen Eby if you are interested.
FAMILY LIFE OPPORTUNITIES
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 continues. This week (Feb 15) the competition for our team is at Lancaster Mennonite School at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. Last week (2/8) Abbie Weaver and Denver Groff 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. Dwayne Walton, of the Parkesburg Point will speak this week.
A SPORTS THEME DINNER will be held on Friday, February 27at 6:30 pm. Support your favorite teams by wearing in sports attire. There will be lots of food and entertainment. This is a fund raising meal for the MYF.
Xtreme Worship on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:00 pm. Music by Audible Truth; message by David Klinginsmith, youth pastor at Sandy Hill Community Church.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
A stewardship challenge was placed in your mailboxes; please contact Mike King if you have questions.
“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.
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 for projects of peace, relief and development. Go to www.pennypower.org for more information.
WORSHIP & MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
“Music in the Meadow” is coming. There will be an organizational meeting on Sunday, February 15 following worship. Contact Ken Umble for more information.
WOMEN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES
Red Hat / Pink Hat Ladies will meet on February 19 in the church basement. “Soup” is the program; let Judy King or Cora Umble know if you can make it.
The Ladies Bible Study meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. They are meeting at the home of Joy Sherman.
A captain for the Relay for Life team is needed. Contact RuthAnn Bruner if you can help.
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.
MAPLE GROVE PRESCHOOL
There are no classes on February 16 for the Presidents’ Day Holiday.
Registration for the 2009-2010 school year is open. Check out www.maplegrovepreschool.org for more information.
MISCELLANEOUS
Reminder: Please contact the church office when repairmen are scheduled at the church facilities. Please make 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.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
Octorara Middle & Intermediate Schools present the 2009 Variety Show on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 pm. Several children from Maple Grove will be highlighted in the show.
LANCASTER MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL winter concert is February 22 at 3:00 pm in the Fine Arts Center. See www.lancastermennonite.org for more information.
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit www.wfcs.org for more information.
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.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February 8, 2009 – This Week at Maple Grove
Sunday, February 8
8:45 am 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)
12:00 pm 100 Year Anniversary Planning Meeting
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Strasburg Mennonite
Monday, February 9
7:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission
7:00 pm Leadership Team
Tuesday, February 10
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, February 11
8:00 am–2:00 pm Sewing Circle
6:00 pm Sweetheart Social at Shady Maple
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, February 12
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, February 15
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Showing God’s Love to Others in the Dominican Republic”1 John 3:16-18 (Testimonies by Team Members)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Groff’s
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Lancaster Mennonite School
8:45 am 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)
12:00 pm 100 Year Anniversary Planning Meeting
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Maple Grove
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Strasburg Mennonite
Monday, February 9
7:00 pm Youth Ministry Commission
7:00 pm Leadership Team
Tuesday, February 10
8:00 am Prayer & Praise
9:15 am LIFT
Wednesday, February 11
8:00 am–2:00 pm Sewing Circle
6:00 pm Sweetheart Social at Shady Maple
7:00 pm Maple Grove Youth Fellowship (grades 9-12)
Thursday, February 12
6:00 am Men’s Prayer
Sunday, February 15
8:45am Prayer Time
9:30 am Sunday School classes for all ages
10:30 am Worship “Showing God’s Love to Others in the Dominican Republic”1 John 3:16-18 (Testimonies by Team Members)
3:00 pm Bible Quizzers meet at Groff’s
6:30 pm Bible Quizzing at Lancaster Mennonite School
February 8, 2009 – Opportunities of the Week
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5)
Passionate Spirituality is built upon a love for the Lord. Have you ever been in love? Some scientists tell us that a chemical imbalance is responsible for our falling in love and our passionate behavior. Maybe that’s why some exhibit irrational behavior when they’re in love. The brain compensates for the overacting hormones by producing endorphins to calm the passions associated with love (it decreases stress and anxiety as well). We come to our senses. An overabundance of these endorphins can cause us to “fall out of love.”
The scriptures exhort us to Love the Lord our God with everything we have. God wants us to be passionately in love with him. We need to get our spiritual hormones working. Sometimes we can have an overabundance of spiritual endorphins working to calm our spiritual passion? This will cause us to fall out of love with the Lord. Jesus calls us to be balanced people: we are to love the Lord with all our heart (emotions), all our soul (spirit), all our mind (intellect), and all our strength (physical ability) (Mark 12:30).
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Char Barnes on the death of her grandfather, Aaron E. Beiler, on February 2. A Memorial Service was held at Mine Road Amish Mennonite Church on Friday, Feb 6. You can view the obituary and leave a message of encouragement at http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2267478.
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. You can view the first video of the class at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvVupblyzY.
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.
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 continues. This week (Feb 8) the competition for our team is at Strasburg Mennonite at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. 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. Dwayne Walton, of the Parkesburg Point will speak this week.
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.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
“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 for projects of peace, relief and development. Go to www.pennypower.org for more information.
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.
HELP! A captain for the Relay for Life team is needed. Contact RuthAnn Bruner if you can help.
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.
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. 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.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
LANCASTER MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL winter concert is February 22 at 3:00 pm in the Fine Arts Center. See www.lancastermennonite.org for more information.
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit www.wfcs.org for more information.
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 love for the Lord. Have you ever been in love? Some scientists tell us that a chemical imbalance is responsible for our falling in love and our passionate behavior. Maybe that’s why some exhibit irrational behavior when they’re in love. The brain compensates for the overacting hormones by producing endorphins to calm the passions associated with love (it decreases stress and anxiety as well). We come to our senses. An overabundance of these endorphins can cause us to “fall out of love.”
The scriptures exhort us to Love the Lord our God with everything we have. God wants us to be passionately in love with him. We need to get our spiritual hormones working. Sometimes we can have an overabundance of spiritual endorphins working to calm our spiritual passion? This will cause us to fall out of love with the Lord. Jesus calls us to be balanced people: we are to love the Lord with all our heart (emotions), all our soul (spirit), all our mind (intellect), and all our strength (physical ability) (Mark 12:30).
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY is extended to Char Barnes on the death of her grandfather, Aaron E. Beiler, on February 2. A Memorial Service was held at Mine Road Amish Mennonite Church on Friday, Feb 6. You can view the obituary and leave a message of encouragement at http://obits.lancasteronline.com/index.php?p=2267478.
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. You can view the first video of the class at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKvVupblyzY.
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.
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 continues. This week (Feb 8) the competition for our team is at Strasburg Mennonite at 6:30 pm. Come cheer on our teams! Jeff & Rhonda Stoltzfus and Erin Metzler are coaches. 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. Dwayne Walton, of the Parkesburg Point will speak this week.
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.
FINANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS
“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 for projects of peace, relief and development. Go to www.pennypower.org for more information.
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.
HELP! A captain for the Relay for Life team is needed. Contact RuthAnn Bruner if you can help.
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.
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. 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.
THE WIDER BODY OF CHRIST
(See the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and additional announcements)
LANCASTER MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL winter concert is February 22 at 3:00 pm in the Fine Arts Center. See www.lancastermennonite.org for more information.
WEST FALLOWFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will have an OPEN HOUSE on February 24 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Visit www.wfcs.org for more information.
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.
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