Bulletin: Sunday, December 30, 2012

THIS WEEK…

• Church Family Skating: at Milverton Arena on Wednesday, January 2 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Prices are: $5 per person for skating, $5 per person for hockey, $10 per person for playing hockey and skating, and $20 per family.
• Jr. Youth Bible Study (Gr. 6-8) – will break until January 9th. See you in the New Year!
• Girls club will be having a Christmas party at Amanda Cressman’s on Thursday January 3^rd.  Meet at the church at 6:30 or call Heather, Jane, or Donna for a ride.
• Reminder to the Nominating Committee that we are meeting Thurs. Jan. 3 at 7:30p.m for Count Me In.

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Sunday Evening – January 13th, 7:30 p.m. Family Movie Night. Come out to see “The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry”, an inspiring film for everyone!

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Dec. 31, 8:00 p.m. at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship – New Year’s Eve Celebration; come enjoy a toe-tapping Gospel Concert featuring “Kingsway Quartet” and “Rescue Junction” with a DESSERT EXTRAVAGANZA (fruit trays too) at Intermission.  Pat Murphy from “Joyful Country” will be Master of Ceremonies.  Admission is free – freewill offering to cover expenses, No receipts given.
•  Adult’s Winter Retreat – January 29 – 31, 2013 at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp.  Contact the camp for more information – 519-422-3200 or rebekah@slmc.ca
• 32nd Annual Heifer Sale – Friday February 15th @ Carson’s Auction, near Listowel. In support of Mennonite Central Committee. To sponsor or donate a heifer, contact Clarence Diefenbacher at 519-669-2164 or MCC at 519-745-8458. More info at heifersale.org

INFORMATION…

• December 27-January 2 – Pastor Brent is on vacation; please contact an elder if you have any pastoral concerns.
• The Elder Review Team is pleased to announce that Delmer & Eleanor Jantzi and Josh & Missy Gerber, have been strongly affirmed, to begin their new ministries as elders at Maple View.
• Blankets Needed!  On January 8, 2013, MCC Ontario will be loading and shipping a container destined for Lebanon.  We are in need of approximately 120 blankets to finish filling the container. If you have any completed blankets, please deliver them to the Material Resources Centre or your local MCC office prior to January 2, 2013. Thank you!

Bulletin: Sunday, December 23, 2012

THIS WEEK…

• December 24th at 7:30pm. Will be our Christmas Eve service.  We will be having an offering for the House of Blessing. Note: there will NOT be a service on December 25th.
• Jr. Youth Bible Study (Gr. 6-8) – will take a break until after Christmas holidays. See you in January!

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Church Family Skating: at Milverton Arena on Wednesday, January 2 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Prices are: $5 per person for skating, $5 per person for hockey, $10 per person for playing hockey and skating, and $20 per family.

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Dec. 31, 8:00 p.m. at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship – New Year’s Eve Celebration; come enjoy a toe-tapping Gospel Concert featuring “Kingsway Quartet” and “Rescue Junction” with a DESSERT EXTRAVAGANZA (fruit trays too) at Intermission.  Pat Murphy from “Joyful Country” will be Master of Ceremonies.  Admission is free – freewill offering to cover expenses, No receipts given.
• Adult’s Winter Retreat – January 29 – 31, 2013 at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp.  Contact the camp for more information – 519-422-3200 or rebekah@slmc.ca
• 32nd Annual Heifer Sale – Friday February 15th @ Carson’s Auction, near Listowel. In support of Mennonite Central Committee. To sponsor or donate a heifer, contact Clarence Diefenbacher at 519-669-2164 or MCC at 519-745-8458. More info at heifersale.org

INFORMATION…

• December 27-January 2 – Pastor Brent is on vacation; please contact an elder if you have any pastoral concerns.
• The Elder Review Team is pleased to announce that Delmer & Eleanor Jantzi and Josh & Missy Gerber, have been strongly affirmed, to begin their new ministries as elders at Maple View.
• Thank-you for all your support towards the church operating account this year.  Any remaining church membership fees for 2012 would still be greatly appreciated.  For any inquiries please contact Rod Erb.
• Shaping Families December 29 – Shaping Families Highlights 2012.  Shaping Families reviews highlights from the year bringing back some favorite programs and guests.Listen to Shaping Families this week, Dec. 29 at 11:45 a.m. on Faith FM 94.3 in Kitchener, visit www.ShapingFamilies.com to download a podcast or the transcript after Dec. 29.
• Blankets Needed!  On January 8, 2013, MCC Ontario will be loading and shipping a container destined for Lebanon.  We are in need of approximately 120 blankets to finish filling the container. If you have any completed blankets, please deliver them to the Material Resources Centre or your local MCC office prior to January 2, 2013. Thank you!

Bulletin: Sunday, December 16, 2012

THIS WEEK…

• Christmas Praise Celebration ~ Tonight, 7:30 pm.  We will be having cookies and refreshments after the program.  Please bring a little extra so that we will have enough to share with any guests that might be joining us.  There will be an offering for the House of Blessing. Note: this night is also when the Jr. Sunday school department is doing their program.
• Jr. Youth Bible Study (Gr. 6-8) – will take a break until after Christmas holidays. See you in January!
• MYF Christmas Caroling: Wednesday Dec. 19. Meet at the church at 6:30pm. No bible study. Also caroling on Friday the 21st and the 22nd if necessary. Details to follow on those dates.

LOOKING AHEAD…

• December 24th at 7:30pm. Will be our Christmas Eve service.  We will be having an offering for the House of Blessing. Note: there will NOT be a service on December 25th.
• Church Family Skating: at Milverton Arena on Wednesday, January 2 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Prices are: $5 per person for skating, $5 per person for hockey, $10 per person for playing hockey and skating, and $20 per family.

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without loved family members who have recently died. It may be a time that has always been difficult.  For Those Reasons, St Mark’s Lutheran Church & Wellesley Mennonite Church are offering a community “Longest Night“ Service on December 21^st at 7:30 PM @ St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1123 Henry St; Wellesley. For more info see poster on bulletin board in the foyer.
• Dec. 31, 8:00 p.m. at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship – New Year’s Eve Celebration; come enjoy a toe-tapping Gospel Concert featuring “Kingsway Quartet” and “Rescue Junction” with a DESSERT EXTRAVAGANZA (fruit trays too) at Intermission.  Pat Murphy from “Joyful Country” will be Master of Ceremonies.  Admission is free – freewill offering to cover expenses, No receipts given.
•  Adult’s Winter Retreat – January 29 – 31, 2013 at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp.  Contact the camp for more information – 519-422-3200 or rebekah@slmc.ca
• 32nd Annual Heifer Sale – Friday February 15th @ Carson’s Auction, near Listowel. In support of Mennonite Central Committee. To sponsor or donate a heifer, contact Clarence Diefenbacher at 519-669-2164 or MCC at 519-745-8458. More info at heifersale.org

INFORMATION…

• The elder nomination team is pleased to announce that the following individuals that were strongly nominated have consented to serve as elders. Delmar Jantzi for a 3 year term and Josh Gerber as a 2 year term as youth elder. There will be an opportunity to affirm them through a ballet today.
• Thank-you for all your support towards the church operating account this year.  Any remaining church membership fees for 2012 would still be greatly appreciated.  For any inquiries please contact Rod Erb.
• We will be collecting long underwear, socks and gloves  for the out of the cold until Sunday December 23.   Out of the cold also needs any baked goods.  Please put them in the church kitchen by December 23, 2012.
• Shaping Families December 22 – Jesus is Born.   Take a needed 15-minute break during your busy Christmas preparations and listen to touching Christmas stories and memories, scripture and carols.Listen Dec. 22 at 11:45 a.m. on Faith FM 94.3 in Kitchener, or visit www.ShapingFamilies.com to download a podcast or the transcript after Dec. 22.