Announcements: Sunday, March 30, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• Ladies Sewing Circle -Tuesday, April 2. This will be our special salad potluck meeting so bring a friend and a salad.  Sarah Kipfer will be having devotions and Cindy Jantzi will lead the singing.
• Wednesday Midweek Programs:
• Kids Club (K-Gr. 5): 7-8:30 p.m. Meet in the Maple Room at church.
• Jr. Youth Bible Study (Gr. 6-8):7-8:30 at the church.
• MYF Bible Study:   Studying: Mark 11:1 – 12:44
• Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – “Boundaries ”  Everyone welcome
• Mom’s Group: Thursday, April 4. Drop in with your kids between 10am – 12noon. Meet in the gym and bring a small snack to share. Coffee will be provided and everyone is welcome!
• Missions Meeting – Thursday, April 4 at 7:30pm at the church.
• The Chapelaires in Concert at Maple View.  – Saturday, April 6, 7:30 pm – Building Fundraiser Concert with freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. Invite your family, friends and neighbours

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Everyone is invited to attend a Spring Bible School at Maple View Mennonite Church on Saturday, April 6 from 1-4pm and Saturday April 13 from 1-4pm. Dr. David Sloss will be the speaker and will be speaking on “Looking at a Hebraic Understanding Of Scripture”. Anyone interested in more information can take home a brochure from the coffee table in the lobby.
• Sunday, April 7, noon – Bag Lunch in the Maple Room for anyone interested in becoming a member at Maple View. 
• April 7, 7:30pm Sunday Evening Bible Quizzing Night. Come out to challenge our Bible Quizzing team. This will be a great practise for them so bring your questions on Mark!
• Annual Meeting of the members of Amish Mennonite Fire and Storm Aid Union will be held at Crosshill Mennonite Church, 2537 Hutchison Road Crosshill on Monday April 8 – at 7:00 p.m.
• Ladies Coffee Hour – Monday, April 8, 7:30pm in the Maple Room. Get to know a few ladies from our church a little better; share in some special music and of course the yummy treat afterwards! Ladies of all ages are welcome and encouraged to invite a friend from within or outside of the church. $5. Questions can be directed to Jenny Brenneman, Rosanne Nafziger, Joyce Jantzi or Pam Wideman.
• Men’s Accountability Group: Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 pm in the Maple Room.
• MYF Air Band: Prepare your acts for Friday, April 12 at 7:30pm at the church. 2 acts per person/group.
• Family Life Potluck/Games – Sunday, April 14. Bring your favourite board game and food to share. Lunch at 12:30. Drink provided.
• Sunday, April 14, noon – Lunch in the Maple Room for anyone interested in becoming a member at Maple View.
• Girls Club – Monday, April 15. Save the date girls! We will have a guest coming to help us with a special project.
• Music at Maple View – Appreciation and Vision! Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm. Everyone involved in Maple View’s music ministry and anyone interested in using their music gifts here, this meeting is for you!  New ideas and input are welcome! For more information, ask Tania Leis, Jeremy Jantzi, Pam Wideman or Cindy Jantzi.
• For all Women WMCEC Spring Enrichment Day, Saturday, April 20,  9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Tavistock Mennonite Church, theme: Wonderfully  Made, Women, Faith and Self-Care, speaker: Terri J. Plank Brenneman, PhD. Goshen, Indiana. Yellow registration forms are on the table in the lobby, deadline to register April 5.
• Parent- Child Dedication Service is being planned for Sunday May 5. Parents wishing to participate should contact Pastor Brent.
• Pitch & Praise: May 17-20. The leader positions have now been filled.
• Start thinking summer thoughts and plan to join us at church camping in Elora. August 9-11. More details to follow. Sign up for a site on the bulletin board.

COMMUNITY EVENTS… 

• Springfest: A Full Day of Family Fun – Join us on Saturday, April 6 from 9am to 3pm for the Stratford & District Christian School’s annual SpringFest event. The events being offered this year include: hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), silent auction, mom to mom sale (donations can be dropped off at the school), baking & floral sale, clay & craft workshop, face painting, cookie decorating, bouncy castle, obstacle course, games, food, cotton candy, popcorn and candy table. Entry is free. Tokens are available for food and games.
• Tuesday April 9, Mennonite Savings & Credit Union 49^th Annual General Meeting – Stories of Social Justice – hear more about MSCU’s Faith & Finances Families and preview an excerpt from Theatre of Beat’s newest production. Registration 6:30 pm; Meeting : 7:00 pm ; fellowship and dessert to follow – at Steinmann Mennonite Church
• April 12-14 – “Mom, It’s Time to Sell the House!”, dinner theatre presented by Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road, Floradale. Roast beef dinner tickets (April 12-13, 6:30 pm) $18 adults and $8 children 10 and under. Freewill offering for theatre entertainment that begins at 8:00 pm April 12 & 13 and 2:00 pm April 14. Proceeds to Elmira Community Service organizations and Floradale Church Building Fund. Dinner tickets by reservation only available from Florence at 519-669-4356.
• MCC Meat Canner in Elmira. April 22-26. Volunteers sign up on sheet on bulletin board. If you wish to order meat sign up on sheet on bulletin board
• Tickets for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Promotion Dinner are now available. Monday, April 22 at Bingemans. Guest speakers returned workers Luke & Kaitlin Jantzi who worked in economic development and responding to war trauma in South Sudan. Tickets: $10 Tax receipts issued for contributions above ticket price. Contact Delmer & Eleanor J 519-656-2228

INFORMATION…

• Missions Opportunity: Nikki and Scott Leis have planned to take a team down to Staten Island New York. We will be working alongside MDS to help those affected by hurricane Sandy. Dates: May 18-25. If interested please talk to Nikki at any time. snleisfamily@gmail.com
• Joel Nafziger along with others from Pacific Life Bible College will be travelling to Grenada on a missions trip in May.  If you would like more information as well as a support form; email Joel at jjnafziger@gmail.com Forms also available by the mailboxes.

 

 

Announcements: Sunday, March 24, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• Leadership Meeting – Tuesday, March 26 at the church at 7:30pm
• Wednesday Midweek Programs:
• Kids Club (K-Gr. 5): 7-8:30 p.m. Meet in the Maple Room at church.
• Jr. Youth Bible Study (Gr. 6-8):7-8:30 at the church.
• MYF Bible Study: Ryan Jantzi coming to share about Briercrest Bible College
• Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – “Boundaries ”  Everyone welcome
• Easter Choir: Rehearsal date: March 28, at church, 7:30 pm.
• Good Friday Service with Communion &  Foot washing Friday, March 29, 10:00 am
• Ping Pong Tournament: Saturday, March 30 at 7:00pm at the church hosted by the MYF. Everyone welcome.
• Young Adults– Saturday,  March 30,  Bowling at Mike’s Bowling Lanes in Stratford at 7:30.  Meet at Hampstead at 7:00

LOOKING AHEAD…

• The Chapelaires in Concert at Maple View. – Saturday, April 6, 7:30 pm – Building Fundraiser Concert with freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. Invite your family, friends and neighbours.
• April 7, 7:30pm Sunday Evening Bible Quizzing Night. Come out to challenge our Bible Quizzing team. This will be a great practise for them so bring your questions on Mark!
• Ladies Coffee Hour – Monday, April 8, 7:30pm in the Maple Room. Get to know a few ladies from our church a little better; share in some special music and of course the yummy treat afterwards! Ladies of all ages are welcome and encouraged to invite a friend from within or outside of the church. $5. Questions can be directed to Jenny Brenneman, Rosanne Nafziger, Joyce Jantzi or Pam Wideman.
• Girls Club – Monday, April 15. Save the date girls! We will have a guest coming to help us with a special project.
• Music at Maple View – Appreciation and Vision! Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm. Everyone involved in Maple View’s music ministry and anyone interested in using their music gifts here, this meeting is for you!  New ideas and input are welcome! For more information, ask Tania Leis, Jeremy Jantzi, Pam Wideman or Cindy Jantzi.
• For all Women WMCEC Spring Enrichment Day, Saturday, April 20,  9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Tavistock Mennonite Church, theme: Wonderfully  Made, Women, Faith and Self-Care, speaker: Terri J. Plank Brenneman, PhD. Goshen, Indiana. Yellow registration forms are on the table in the lobby, deadline to register April 5.
• Pitch & Praise: The MYF is looking for a leader for Pitch & Praise happening on May 17-20. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Christian Singles Bowling – Saturday, March 23, 8:00pm at Riverside Bowling Lanes, New Hamburg. $7.00 pays for 2 games and shoe rental. Following bowling (around 10) we will meet at New Hamburg Tim Horton’s. Great evening to invite your friends!!
• MCC Meat Canner in Elmira. April 22-26. Volunteers sign up on sheet on bulletin board. If you wish to order meat sign up on sheet on bulletin board
• Tickets for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Promotion Dinner are now available. Monday, April 22 at Bingemans. Guest speakers returned workers Luke & Kaitlin Jantzi who worked in economic development and responding to war trauma in South Sudan. Tickets: $10 Tax receipts issued for contributions above ticket price. Contact Delmer & Eleanor J 519-656-2228

INFORMATION…

• Missions Opportunity: Nikki and Scott Leis have planned to take a team down to Staten Island New York. We will be working alongside MDS to help those affected by hurricane Sandy. Dates: May 18-25. If interested please talk to Nikki at any time. snleisfamily@gmail.com
• Joel Nafziger along with others from Pacific Life Bible College will be travelling to Grenada on a missions trip in May.  If you would like more information as well as a support form; email Joel at jjnafziger@gmail.com Forms also available by the mailboxes.
• Volunteers needed to help carry out creation care initiatives at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale.  Contact Tyler at teamyantzi@yahoo.ca for more information
• Musicians wanted for the Relief Sale. See www.nhmrs.com for more information or contact dan@ddajohnson.com.
• Elder Appreciation: Leadership has decided to give the congregation opportunity to show their appreciation and support to our Elders for 2012. There will be a donation box on the back table in the sanctuary.  You will have opportunity to give until March 31.
• “The Bible” on the History Channel on TV every Sunday night, 8-10pm.
• Stratford House of Blessing – March food need: Canned Pasta or Stews, Canned Fruit

Announcements: Sunday, March 17, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• Sunday Evening, March 17, 7:30 pm – Seeking God’s direction:Prayer and Discussion about the future of Maple View’s mission relationships on Manitoulin Island and Thunder Bay.  Have you ever been part of a trip to one of these First Nations communities?  Please come and share your insights!  If you have never been personally involved, you are also invited to come, pray with us, and help us discern how God is leading.  A guide for the evening is being distributed through church mailboxes, with extra copies available.
• Card Making Day – Tuesday, March 19, 9-4pm at the church. Some supplies provided. Bring your own paper & adhesive. Make your own cards as well.
• Emergency Preparedness Meeting – Tuesday, March 19, 7:30pm  – What do we do in an emergency? Calling all trustees – former trustees – janitor – building committee members and all interested persons and we will review the fire plan and our responsibilities. For more information contact Ken J. Jantzi
• Wednesday Midweek Programs:
  • Kids Club (K-Gr. 5): 7-8:30 p.m. Meet in the Maple Room at church.
  • Jr. Youth Bible Study (Gr. 6-8):7-8:30 at the church.
  • MYF Bible Study: We will be going to Avon Mennonite Church
  • for an evening of Music & Worship with Frazer Campbell. Meet at the church at 6:30pm
  • Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – “Boundaries ”  Everyone welcome
• Mom’s Group: Thursday, March 21. Drop in with your kids between 10am – 12noon. Meet in the gym and bring a small snack to share. Coffee will be provided and everyone is welcome!
• Easter Choir: Rehearsal dates: March 21 & 28, at church, 7:30 pm.
• MYF Progressive Supper – The MYF is looking for volunteers to host a section of the progressive supper happening on Friday, March 22.

• Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, March 23, 9:00a.m at the church. Harold Albrecht MP will be speaking “Living Your Faith In Public”. Invite your friends and neighbours. Food provided by Schmidtsville.

  RSVP to Mark A, Ross G or Terry L or call church office by March 18

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Friday, March 29, 10:00 am – Good Friday service with Communion and Footwashing.
• Ping Pong Tournament: Saturday, March 30 at 7:00pm at the church hosted by the MYF. Everyone welcome.
• The Chapelaires in Concert at Maple View.  Saturday, April 6, 7:30 pm – Building Fundraiser Concert with freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. Invite your family, friends and neighbours.
• Ladies Coffee Hour – Monday, April 8, 7:30pm in the Maple Room. Get to know a few ladies from our church a little better; share in some special music and of course the yummy treat afterwards! Ladies of all ages are welcome and encouraged to invite a friend from within or outside of the church. $5. Questions can be directed to Jenny Brenneman, Rosanne Nafziger, Joyce Jantzi or Pam Wideman.
• Girls Club – Monday, April 15. Save the date girls! We will have a guest coming to help us with a special project.
• Music at Maple View – Appreciation and Vision! Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm. Everyone involved in Maple View’s music ministry and anyone interested in using their music gifts here, this meeting is for you!  New ideas and input are welcome! For more information, ask Tania Leis, Jeremy Jantzi, Pam Wideman or Cindy Jantzi.
• For all Women WMCEC Spring Enrichment Day, Saturday, April 20,  9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Tavistock Mennonite Church, theme: Wonderfully  Made, Women, Faith and Self-Care, speaker: Terri J. Plank Brenneman, PhD. Goshen, Indiana. Yellow registration forms are on the table in the lobby, deadline to register April 5.
• Pitch & Praise: The MYF is looking for a leader for Pitch & Praise happening on May 17-20.

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Ladies Coffee Break: Monday March 18, 7:00 p.m. at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship. Feature: Cake decorating by Maureen Tenhoopen. Speaker: Michelle Brenneman sharing her story “Shaken and Stirred”
• MCC Congregational Representative Gathering – Saturday, March 23, 8 am, Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Road, St. Jacobs. RSVP to Lori Martin, 519-745-8458.
• Shalom Counselling Services 30^th Anniversary Dinner, Saturday, April 20,  6:00p.m. St Georges Banquet Hall, Waterloo. Featured Speaker: Roger Martin, “Lessons My Mother Taught Me”  Dean of the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Tickets are $100.00 ($50 tax receipt) and can be obtained by calling Shalom at 519-886-9690
• Tickets for the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale Promotion Dinner are now available. Monday, April 22 at Bingemans. Guest speakers returned workers Luke and Kaitlin Jantzi who worked in economic development and responding to war trauma in South Sudan. Tickets: $10 Tax receipts issued for contributions above the ticket price. Please contact Delmer and Eleanor Jantzi 519-656-2228
• MCC Meat Canner in Elmira. April 22-26. Volunteers sign up on sheet on bulletin board. If you wish to order meat sign up on sheet on bulletin board.
• Missions Opportunity: Nikki and Scott Leis have planned to take a team down to Staten Island New York. We will be working alongside MDS to help those affected by hurricane Sandy. Dates: May 18-25. If interested please talk to Nikki at any time. snleisfamily@gmail.com
• This coming May, Joel Nafziger along with others from Pacific Life Bible College will be travelling to Grenada on a missions trip. They will be spending time in the streets doing evangelism, encouraging the churches in the community, and assisting in the construction of a much needed Sunday school building. Support is much needed and appreciated in the form of prayer for the team, and the citizens of Grenada. Financial support will also be appreciated, as the trip itself will cost $2,800 for Joel to go. If you would like more information as well as a support form; email Joel at jjnafziger@gmail.com
• Volunteers needed to help carry out creation care initiatives at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale.  Contact Tyler at teamyantzi@yahoo.ca for more information
• Musicians wanted for the Relief Sale. See www.nhmrs.com for more information or contact dan@ddajohnson.com.
• Elder Appreciation: Leadership has decided to give the congregation opportunity to show their appreciation and support to our Elders for 2012. There will be a donation box on the back table in the sanctuary.  You will have opportunity to give until March 31.
• “The Bible” on the History Channel on TV every Sunday night, 8-10pm.
• Stratford House of Blessing – March food need is: Canned Pasta or Stews, Canned Fruit
• If you are entering grade 9 or leaving grade 12 this school year, get yourself and your friends to the Fat Calf Festival! Don’t know what it’s about? Don’t know why should you be there? There are four videos here that will answer these questions: http://fatcalf.mennonitechurch.ca.

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Announcements: Sunday, March 10, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• This Evening Service – March 10, 7:30pm Come out and hear about the mission trip of one of our youth!  Nick Huber will be sharing on his recent trip to Guatemala.
• Jr. Youth Monday, March 11 at Wellesley Mennonite! A night of challenge & fellowship with others. Tell your friends! Meet at 7 p.m. at Wellesley Mennonite. Pick up will be at 9:30pm at Wellesley Mennonite.
• MARCH BREAK – COMFORTER BLITZ – Tuesday, March 12 from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. – 

  It’s that time of year once again!  A special welcome to families!  What a neat opportunity to come together, have fun and meet a need at the same time! A quilt will also be set up for any ladies who would like to contribute in that way. Refreshments will be provided.

• Girl’s Club-Tuesday March 12 at 6:30pm. Girls, come & help at the comforter blitz at church. After your hard work we will meet for snack & a devotion.
• Wednesday Midweek Programs: Canceled for March Break!
• MYF Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. in the MYF room.  Studying –  Mark 10. 
• Skating Party for Read a thon Kids: Saturday, March 16 at the St. Clements arena. Skating at 7:00pm. Awards at 8:00p.m

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Sunday, March 17, 7:30 pm – Seeking God’s direction:Prayer and Discussion about the future of Maple View’s mission relationships on Manitoulin Island and Thunder Bay.  Have you ever been part of a trip to one of these First Nations communities?  Please come and share your insights!  If you have never been personally involved, you are also invited to come, pray with us, and help us discern how God is leading.  A guide for the evening is being distributed through church mailboxes, with extra copies available.
• Card Making Day – Tuesday, March 19,9-4pm at the church. Some supplies provided. Bring your own paper & adhesive. Make your own cards as well.
• Emergency Preparedness Meeting – March 19, 7:30pm  – What do we do in an emergency? Calling all trustees – former trustees – janitor – building committee members and all interested persons and we will review the fire plan and our responsibilities. For more information contact Ken J. Jantzi
• Mom’s Group: Thursday, March 21. Drop in with your kids between 10am – 12noon. Meet in the gym and bring a small snack to share. Coffee will be provided and everyone is welcome!
• Easter Choir: Rehearsal dates: March 21 & 28, at church, 7:30 pm.
• MYF Progressive Supper – The MYF is looking for volunteers to host a section of the progressive supper happening on Friday, March 22.
• Mens Breakfast – Saturday, March 23, 9:00a.m at the church. Harold Albrecht MP will be speaking “Living Your Faith In Public”. Invite your friends and neighbours. Food provided by Schmidtsville. RSVP to Mark A, Ross G or Terry L or call church office by March 18.
• Ladies Coffee Hour – Monday, April 8, 7:30pm in the Maple Room. Get to know a few ladies from our church a little better; share in some special music and of course the yummy treat afterwards! Ladies of all ages are welcome and encouraged to invite a friend from within or outside of the church. $5. Questions can be directed to Jenny Brenneman, Rosanne Nafziger, Joyce Jantzi or Pam Wideman.
• Girls Club – Monday, April 15. Save the date girls! We will have a guest coming to help us with a special project.

COMMUNITY EVENTS… 

• March 16: Saturday at 8:30 am:  5th Annual Peace and Justice Community Breakfast at Steinman Mennonite Church.  This year’s theme is  “Why Climate Change is a Justice Issue”   The featured speaker will be Willard Metzger, Executive Director of Mennonite Church Canada and Representative to the UN Climate Change Forum.  Admission is by donation. Registration is required by March 11th, call 519-634-8311.
• MCC Congregational Representative Gathering – Saturday, March 23, 8 am, Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Road, St. Jacobs. Join us for the Meat Canner Breakfast (tickets on us!) and stay for an hour of resourcing and discernment on strengthening connections between MCC and your congregation. RSVP to Lori Martin, 519-745-8458.

INFORMATION…

• Elder Appreciation: Leadership has decided to give the congregation opportunity to show their appreciation and support to our Elders for 2012. There will be a donation box on the back table in the sanctuary.  You will have opportunity to give until March 31.
• “The Bible” on the History Channel on TV every Sunday night, 8-10pm.
• If you would like to make a donation toward famine relief for the village of Belhar, Myanmar, please place cash or a cheque made out to “Ching Jehu Lian” in the donation box at the back of the sanctuary.  We are not able issue charitable receipts for these gifts.
• Volunteer Opportunities at Nithview Community!  Program or Dining Assistants; Resident Companions for Outings; Friendly Visitors, etc. Whether you can spare one hour a week or a few hours per month, we would welcome you to become part of our volunteer team!For more information, please contact Sherry Ramseyer, Director of Recreation/Volunteer Programs, Nithview Community 519-662-5140 or email to sramseyer@nithview.com  No experience is necessary. Your caring presence can make a world of difference for our seniors!
• Stratford House of Blessing – March food need is: Canned Pasta or Stews, Canned Fruit
• Interested in becoming a member of Maple View Mennonite Church?  Talk to Pastor Brent about joining membership exploration group that would meet 2-3 times.
• Grace Yantzi address: Princess Margaret Hospital, Floor 14B, Room 221-1, 610 University Ave. Toronto, ON  M5G 2M9    Email graceywell@gmail.com

 

Announcements: Sunday, March 3, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• Read a Thon Kids!! Forms & money due today!! Skating party: Saturday, March 16 at the St. Clements arena. Skating at 7:00pm. Awards at 8:00p.m.
• Men’s Accountability Group: Monday, March 4 at 7:30 pm in Maple Room.
• Wednesday Midweek Programs:
• Kids Club (K-Gr. 5): 7-8:30 p.m. Meet in the Maple Room at church.
• Jr. Youth Bible Study (Gr. 6-8):7-8:30 at the church.
• MYF Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. in the MYF room.  Studying –  Mark 7:1- 8:26. 
• Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – “Boundaries ”  Everyone welcome!   
• Boys Club – Tobogganing at Finks Hill at 7:00pm on Friday, March 8. We will be going to the gym afterwards for snacks. See you there!
• MYF Dodgeball Tournament – Saturday, March 9. Please be at the church by 9:45. Cost is $10 per person lunch included.

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Easter Choir: for a couple of songs Easter Sunday morning. Welcome anyone who enjoys singing grade 6 to age 100 (but if you are 101 you can sing too!!) Experience is not necessary. See sheet on bulletin board in foyer to sign up. Rehearsal dates: March 7, 21, 28, at Maple View Church, 7:30 pm.
• Sunday Evening Service – March 10, 7:30pm Come out and hear about the mission trip of one of our youth!  Nick Huber will be sharing on his recent trip to Guatemala.
• MARCH BREAK – COMFORTER BLITZ – Tuesday, March 12 from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. It’s that time of year once again!  A special welcome to families!  What a neat opportunity to come together, have fun and meet a need at the same time! A quilt will also be set up for any ladies who would like to contribute in that way. Refreshments will be provided.
• Sunday, March 17, 7:30 pm – Seeking God’s direction:Prayer and Discussion about the future of Maple View’s mission relationships on Manitoulin Island and Thunder Bay.  Have you ever been part of a trip to one of these First Nations communities?  Please come and share your insights!  If you have never been personally involved, you are also invited to come, pray with us, and help us discern how God is leading.  A guide for the evening is being distributed through church mailboxes, with extra copies available.
• MYF Progressive Supper – The MYF is looking for volunteers to host a section of the progressive supper happening on Friday, March 22.
• Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, March 23, 9:00a.m at the church. Harold Albrecht MP will be speaking “Living Your Faith In Public”. Invite your friends and neighbours. Food provided by Schmidtsville. RSVP to Mark A, Ross G or Terry L or call church office by March 18.
• Music at Maple View – Appreciation and Vision! Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 pm. Everyone involved in Maple View’s music ministry and anyone interested in using their music gifts here, this meeting is for you!  New ideas and input are welcome! For more information, ask Tania Leis, Jeremy Jantzi, Pam Wideman or Cindy Jantzi.

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Hear Freedom’s Ring.  Come celebrate southern Ontario’s history in a musical journey along the Underground Railroad with tenor,Michael Toby. Discover the hidden meanings behind some of the world’s most beloved spirituals. Saturday, March 9, 2:00pm, the Great Hall at Luther Village, 139 Father David Bauer Dr. Waterloo. Portion of proceeds to FIDA/pcH supporting cooperative farming in Haiti.  Tickets $20. ww.michaeltoby.eventbrite.ca or Call 519-783-3710.
• Attention Jr. Youth, MYF to Adult. On Monday, March 11at 7pm at Wellesley Mennonite Church, The King’s Song, The Only Weapon  you Need will be performed by SPIRIT BORNE. Spirit Borne is the performing arts and discipleship expression of Quinte Youth For Christ/Youth Unlimited. This group is made up of 42 high school students.  Free will offering will be taken to cover the costs of the travelling team.  Light refreshments to follow. RSVP is appreciated to jodi@wellesleymennonite.ca to get a sense of numbers.
• March 16: Saturday at 8:30 am:  5th Annual Peace and Justice Community Breakfast at Steinman Mennonite Church.  This year’s theme is  “Why Climate Change is a Justice Issue”   The featured speaker will be Willard Metzger, Executive Director of Mennonite Church Canada and Representative to the UN Climate Change Forum.  Admission is by donation. Registration is required by March 11th, call 519-634-8311.
• MCC Congregational Representative Gathering – Saturday, March 23, 8 am, Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Road, St. Jacobs. Join us for the Meat Canner Breakfast (tickets on us!) and stay for an hour of resourcing and discernment on strengthening connections between MCC and your congregation. RSVP to Lori Martin, 519-745-8458.

INFORMATION… 

• If you would like to make a donation toward famine relief for the village of Belhar, Myanmar, please place cash or a cheque made out to “Ching Jehu Lian” in the donation box at the back of the sanctuary.  We are not able issue charitable receipts for these gifts.
• Volunteer Opportunities at Nithview Community! Many of the programs offered at Nithview would not be possible without the support of our dedicated volunteers. We are currently in need of volunteers to assist as: Program or Dining Assistants; Resident Companions for Outings; Friendly Visitors, etc. Whether you can spare one hour a week or a few hours per month, we would welcome you to become part of our volunteer team!For more information, please contact Sherry Ramseyer, Director of Recreation/Volunteer Programs, Nithview Community 519-662-5140 or email to sramseyer@nithview.com  No experience is necessary. Your caring presence can make a world of difference for our seniors!
• Stratford House of Blessing – Our food need this month is:  Canned Pasta or Stews, Canned Fruit
• Would you like to help in the Nursery on Sunday mornings? Please contact Kaitlin Gerber.
• r  Interested in becoming a member of Maple View Mennonite Church?  Talk to Pastor Brent about joining membership exploration group that would meet 2-3 times.
• Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, a dynamic Christian school (300 students in grades 7-12) with a long-standing tradition of music-making (sacred and secular choral music, winds, strings and musicals) invites applicants for the position of MUSIC DEPARTMENT HEAD.  See poster on bulletin board for more info.
• Church Membership Fees for 2013 remain the same which are currently $150/member.  If you have any questions, please ask.  Thank-you – Rod Erb, Treasurer Operating Account
• Donate obsolete Pennies to MCC.