Gehman Mennonite Church Dec. 6, Wed.- Youth Group will meet at the church at 7 p.m.

Physical Address: 127 Witmer Road Reinholds, PA 17569 Dec. 8-10 Fri.-Sun..-"Journey to Bethlehem" will be held at Woodcrest Retreat these
Mailing Address: PO Box 842, Adamstown, PA 19501 evenings. The Christmas story comes alive, in six unique scenes, as you walk by candlelight
717-484-4548 along quiet wooded trails with the Biblical characters. Dramatic actors, live nativity and real
animals. Visit www.WoodcrestRetreat.org for more details. Groups may call the office for
www.gehmanmennonitechurch.org guaranteed admission details at 717-738-2233.
Ministry Team Dec. 10, Sun.-You are invited to the Christmas program at Red Run Mennonite Church at 7
Phil Horning Lead Pastor (church: 717-484-4548) (Home: 717-208-4424) p.m. There will be music, drama, chimes, carols, followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Travis Sauder Associate Pastor (717-271-1811) Dec 16, Sat.- Ladies Brunch- All ladies are invited to a brunch at 9:30 a.m. here at the church.
Todd Carvell Associate Pastor (717-572-8622) This event will replace the secret Sister Tea normally held in January. We will do the gift
Steve McCosby Deacon 717-336-8275 exchange and Secret Sister reveal at this meeting. Sign up sheets for attendance and also food
Let's walk with Jesus...personally, locally, and globally. are on the table in the narthex. Raymonda Samawi will be our speaker. She will be sharing her
story, From the Darkness of Islam to the Light of Jesus. There will be a donation box
"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, available to aid in her support. Any questions can be directed to Cindy, Dianne, Kelly or Ruth
because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21 -Bishop J. Carl Sensenig has announced his retirement as the pastor of Red Run Mennonite
Church, effective June 30, 2018. He will continue as the bishop of the Bowmansville-Reading
December 3, 2017
District, the Weaverland-Northeast District, and the Hammer Creek congregation
Prayer 8:15 AM
Sunday School 9:00 AM
Worship Service 10:00 AM
Happy Birthday! Suzanne Schorle today, Micah Sauder on Thurs. and Ashlyn Kanagy on
Prelude
Fri.
Hymn of Praise James Martin
Advent Candle Lighting Janae Sauder
Mission Minute Darrell Gockley November 2017 Offering Report:Total offerings: $11,931.85
Offering Darlene McCosby Designated building fund 300.00
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer Phil Horning Designated youth
Worship in Song Worship Team First fruits giving 1,163.19 (District Bishop Fund/Lanc Menn Conf)
Budgeted funds 9,148.84 (Insurance, Ministers, Operating, Gehmans Missions,
Message: 1 Corinthians 13 "The Most Excellent Way" Bishop Carl Sensenig Building Fund, Youth)
Hymn of Response James Martin Monthly offering: $1,319.82 (Friendship Community, Landis Homes, Philhaven)
Benediction Bishop Carl Sensenig

Today: Find more church and ministry related info at www.gehmanmennonitechurch.org under the "Resources" tab and
Greeters Nelson & Dianne Gehman labeled "Online Church Bulletin Board"
Sunday School Nursery Carolyn & Karen
Church Nursery Roxanne & Lucy
Fellowship Meal today, all are welcome!

Next Week:
Greeters Mary Ellen Musser
Song Leader Randy Sauder
Offertory Maria Musselman
Message Phil Horning
Sunday School Nursery Shelby & Michelle
Church Nursery Cindy & Rebecca

The offering for December is for will be for the benefit of the Community Outreach programs of
the Cocalico Ministerium, along with our regular first fruits and budgeted items.
Last week Offering: $
Last week Attendance: