We are glad you are here, and we hope you enjoy this opportunity to worship God with us.
Please join us on Facebook or YouTube if you cannot attend in person.
Join us for prayer in the conference room @ 8:45 am on Sundays
Welcome, Announcements & Prayer
Songs of Worship
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30
Message: Pastor Dave
“Introducing: Wheat, Weeds and Defunct Dryers”
Offertory
Hymns of Worship
Mission Moment: Mental Health
Live stream sign-off
Sharing and Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction
____________
11 am Sunday School Opportunities
- Children - Toddler thru 5th grade classes in the basement
- Youth - c/o Zach Sopczynski in the Youth room
- Adults -
- Quarterly format studying Examining Our Faith Lesson 10 "Justified by Faith in Jesus" c/o Brent Maust Conference Room
- Bilingual Connections - c/o Esther Prisciliano, Sewing Room
- Love in Chaos c/o Rich Swartzendruber, Balcony
Today...
- Girls of Grace, 5 pm
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.
Financial Report March 31, 2024. January 1, 2024 balance $14,585.30. Offerings $81,296.98, Expenses $90,712.75, Balance $5,169.53. Year-to-date balance $-9,415.77. Included in expenses is $11,750 we sent to budgeted local and conference organizations. The elders quarterly report is in your church mailbox.
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.
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.
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: Dale Ackerman
Worship Leader next week: Dale Yoder
Fellowship Greeter this week: Doug & Rhonda Buehler
Fellowship Greeter next week: Tonya Karpovich
Pastoral Care this week: Staff
Pastoral Care next week: Diane Wilson
Nursery this week: Beth Maurer & Silas Maurer
Nursery next week:
Scripture Passage Next Week: Eph 5:21-6:4
Prayers for the local church
· GriefShare participants
· Pastor's Dave & Bill - wisdom and discernment in their roles & ministry opportunities
Health Concerns
· Michael Swathwood - students he works with
· Debi Ackerman - friend just out of prison, encouragement
· Brian Simmons - continued healing;
· Nathan Allred's dad, Jim, on hospice care
· Eldy Voelker - relapse of cancer, discernment on treatment
· Kathy Gnagey - Dr. appt., healing for eye
· Ben Beardsley - friend, Dawn, recovery from cancer surgery & healing
Missions/Organization
· RI - Thailand - Courtney, Continue to pray for Courtney as the end of her term approaches and she makes decisions about what comes next. Ask God to provide wisdom and guidance, as well as an open, fully present heart during her final months in Thailand.
· Family Life Ministry - Paul & Arin Shupe family
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.