Gehman Mennonite Church Dec. 6, Sat.- Begin your “Season of Giving” with a gift that gives thrice!

When
November 23, 2008 you shop at Ten Thousand Villages, 240 N. Reading Road, (Rt. 272) Ephrata.
From 5:00-9:00 P.M., purchases are threefold: fair pay to third-world artisans, 15%
Sunday School 9:00 A.M. donation to Bridge of Hope Lancaster and Chester Counties, and a unique,
Worship Service 10:00 A.M. handcrafted gift for under your tree. The Café will also be open that evening. A
Order of Worship drawing at 8:00 P.M. will feature a $25 store gift certificate. For more information
call 394-7406.
Prelude Heidi Eberly Dec. 6, Sat.- The youth group will provide babysitting for anyone interested in a
Call to Worship Psalm 95:1-7 David Mohler free night for Christmas shopping or just a night out from 5:30-8:30 P.M. Please let
Hymn of Praise John Miller Carolyn Sauder know if you are interested.
Offering Dec. 12, Fri. - All are welcome to join us as we Christmas Carol at Landis Homes.
Offertory Music Heidi Eberly Meet inside Landis Homes, at the Heritage entrance at 6:30 P.M.
Worship in Song Worship Team Dec. 14, Sun.-Red Run Mennonite Church is having a Christmas Program at
Message : “O Give Thanks Unto the Lord” Glen Martin 7:00 P.M. All are invited to attend.
Hymn of Response John Miller Dec. 21, Sun-Please note that there will be a special Christmas Program. The
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer Glen Martin morning worship hour will begin at 9:30 A.M. There will be no Sunday School.
Pastoral Search Committee Update Nelson Gehman Later that same day at 4:00 P.M., we will sing Christmas carols in the community.
Benediction Glen Martin After the caroling there will be a meal in our Fellowship Hall. More details will
follow in the coming weeks.
Today: Jan. 13, Tues.- Our congregation will host the internationally renowned Watoto
Greeters Nelson & Dianne Children’s Choir from Uganda(Africa). We will provide an evening meal for choir
Host/Hostess Mike & Lena members, followed by a concert at 7:00 P.M. Host homes will be needed for
Sunday School Nursery Michelle & Roxanne approximately thirty members Tues. night. For more information contact Cindy
Church Nursery Lucy & Kristin Horning at 445-9769.
Next Week: ( 1st Sunday of Advent) -The December offerings will be going to cover a number of shortfalls
Greeters Cliff & Lisa experienced by our brothers and sisters on the mission field. Due to a number of
Song Leader Darlene McCosby circumstances such as the slowing economy and international exchange rates many
Scripture Reading Maranda Gockley of those whom we help to support find themselves in need of additional help.
Sermon Mel Thomas Thank you for remembering them at this time and throughout the year by your
Sunday School Nursery Margaret G. & Sylvia generous giving.
Church Nursery Darrell & Loretta -An updated Church Directory is being developed. This is an invitation for
Offerings: EVERYONE to look at the current directory and discern if any data [home address
The November offerings are for Friendship Community, Landis Homes, / email address / phone number… has changed. Please give the corrected
Philhaven, and Released Time. information to Church Secretary, Betty Martin at your earliest convenience. It can
The offering last week was $2,357.25. be placed in her church mailbox, or, sent to jrmewm@ptd.net. Our prompt
Attendance last week was 93. attention to this detail is greatly appreciated!
-According to my records we will need at least one person to donate blood to
Nov. 24, Mon.-Ministry Team Meeting at 6:00 P.M. meet our quota of ten units to keep our group plan active. You can do this by
Nov. 24, Mon.-Board of Elders Meeting at 7:00 P.M. calling 733- 3200 for an appointment and tell them you are donating for the
Dec. 6, Sat.-The Senior Link plans to meet at the Bowmansville Church Gehman Mennonite Church Group plan. If you have any questions check with
Fellowship Hall for a luncheon at 12:00 noon. Music will be provided by a male David Mohler.
quartet known as “Spare Parts” and by group singing of Christmas hymns. A fee of Happy Birthday! Heidi Eberly on Tues., Anna Lynn Horning on Wed., and Abby
$10 per person will be received to cover costs of the meal. Please sign the sheet on Horning on Sat.
the bulletin board no later than Nov. 30 if you plan to attend.