Today...

• Boys Club, 5 pm @ Lyle Gascho's

Adult Choir will practice on May 1.

Positive Alternatives will once again have their spring fundraiser, the Baby Bottle Boomerang. You can pick up a Baby Bottle on Mother's Day and fill it with cash. Return it when full. The deadline to return them is Father's Day. Any questions please contact Debi Ackerman.

Bay Shore Camp Family Days is on June 7 & 8. This is a free event for all. Check out the details at their website or the flyers in the foyer.

You can make a difference in the world! MCC is seeking applicants for two-year Canner Operators: Since 1946, MCC's mobile meat cannery has preserved hundreds of thousands of cans of meat for communities in need around the world. But this is only possible with the assistance of MCC canner operators and volunteers. You can help feed hungry people.

Requirements:

• Ready to serve in the name of Christ
• Mechanical aptitude
• 21 years or older, single and male preferred

To learn more, visit mcc.org/canner-operator or call Joe Miller at 717-808-2417.

Offerings: You can mail in your donation or use our online giving portal in One Church. You can also check out how easy it is to text to give. Simply text the word “GIVE” and your amount to (833)428-2181. If you'd like to schedule direct deposit donations, contact Darrel Yoder. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.

Worship Leader this week: Pastor Dave

Worship Leader next week: Dale Ackerman

Fellowship Greeter this week: Ken & Judy Dietzel

Fellowship Greeter next week: Doug & Rhonda Buehler

Pastoral Care this week: Tom & Karen Beachy

Pastoral Care next week: Staff

Nursery this week: Madi Horton & Elizabeth McIntosh

Nursery next week: Beth Maurer & Silas Maurer

Scripture Passage Next Week: Matthew 13:24-30

Prayers for the local church

· GriefShare participants

· Pastor's Dave & Bill - wisdom and discernment in their roles & ministry opportunities

Health Concerns

· Beth Maurer's brother Joel - complications w/ surgery, healing

· Pastor Dave's mother & sister - car accident

· Brian Simmons - continued healing; new wound doctor

· Nathan Allred's dad, Jim, on hospice care

· Eldy Voelker - relapse of cancer, discernment on treatment

· Frank Deming's mother -upcoming heart repair surgery

· Nathan Karpovich - Tonya's upcoming surgery & health to return

Missions/Organization

· RI - Mediterranean - Jamie & Hazel, Lift up this family’s house helper, a woman in a difficult home situation. Ask that she would find hope, healing, and peace. Pray also for wisdom and care as Jamie, Hazel, and their children relate to her.

· Bay Shore Camp summer season of ministry

US/World

· War in Ukraine w/ Russia

· War in Israel/Gaza/Iran - hostage release & peace in Jerusalem

Click the link to see our activities coming up.