Announcements: April 28, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Leadership Meeting: Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. in the board 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): 7:00-8:30pm

MYF Bible Study:

Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – Four-week series on mission and evangelism: This Wednesday) The Gospel, a Napkin, and Four Circles; Week 3) Missional Evangelism: Get to know unbelievers; and Week 4) Missional Evangelism: To your community.

Mom’s Group: Thursday, May 2. 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!

Top 40 – Friday, May 3 in the Maple Room. Mark your calenders!

LOOKING AHEAD…

Parent- Child Dedication Service Next Sunday May 5.

Guess Who is Coming to Visit!  Sunday May 5. Sign up to be a guest or a host for a Sunday evening visit.

Men’s Accountability Group Monday, May 6 at 7:30pm in the Maple Room. Guys you are welcome to come and sing, pray and share your heart with each other.

Cemetery Plots For Sale: Pre-purchase your cemetery plot(s) at today’s fees of $700 per plot including care and maintenance fees.  On Tuesday, May 7 between 7-9pm. The cemetery board will be at the church to complete these contracts and collect the fees.  Brochures from the government and copies of the contract and cemetery bylaws are available at the mailboxes if you wish to read them in advance. If you can’t come to the church those days please contact James Jantzi at 519-595-3276 or james@cyg.net

Church camping in Elora. August 9-11. More details to follow. Sign up for a site on the bulletin board.

October 4 & 5, Love and Respect Video Conference hosted by Maple View Mennonite. Mark your calendars and tell your friends about this uplifting conference for couples of all ages and stages! More info to come.

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

Sunday April 28, 7 p.m.  The Wiebes – Live in Concert at East Zorra Mennonite Church.  The Wiebes are Multiple Covenant Award Winners and will feature their album “The Hymns Collection”.  Free admission – a love offering will be taken to help support the EZMC Youth.  The opening act will be Glorify and the EZMC Youth Band.

Mennonite World Conference Volunteers:  MWC needs volunteers on Tuesday, April 30 to stuff envelopes. Please come anytime between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm, at MWC’s temporary space at Rockway Mennonite Church, 32 Weber Street West in Kitchener.  Please respond to Kristen at 519-571-0060 or KristenHines@mwc-cmm.org if you are able to join us.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp- 18^th Annual Road Hockey Tournament, Saturday, May 11. Ages 18 & up, cost is $150/team. Register by May 6, visit www.hiddenacres.ca for more details or email Jeff  roadhockey@gmail.com. Join us for a day of fast-paced road hockey action. All proceeds help send kids to camp! Brochures are available on the bulletin board in the foyer.

6^th Annual Run for Relief 2013; at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale. Register for the 5k Run or the 2k Walk or/Run for Relief.  See poster for more info & entry forms on the bulletin board in foyer. Also details for Musician volunteers and other opportunities(www.nhmrs.com). Sale date is May 24 & 25.

INFORMATION…

Our Elder Team and Publicity Committee are looking for fresh ways to communicate Maple View’s identity and vision.  Can you help us create a short, compelling phrase, short sentence, or series of words that we could use with Maple View’s logo in our advertising and other communication (such as stationary, etc.)  Please pass on your ideas to Pastor Brent or one of the elders.

Lost & Found Items; on table in foyer. Please pick up your lost treasures.

House of Blessing Food need this month is:  Sidekicks, Hamburger Helper, and Rice

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp still has summer job openings for boys and girls cabin counselors. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with children and develop your leadership skills in a fun, outdoor setting! You must be at least 17, or turning 17 in this calendar year to apply. Visit our website www.hiddenacres.ca to fill out an application today! For more information call 519-625-8602 or email info@hiddenacres.ca.

Change For Change: Join MCC in making a change in people’s lives. All coins collected will be taken to the local Relief Sale in New Hamburg. Bring your loose change; let’s fill the container in foyer.

Calling all plant lovers! The NH Thrift Centre will be accepting donations of perennial plants starting April 22 (until end of May) as a fundraiser for MCC. If you have plants to share, please drop them off during our regular business hours. We are also in need of 6”-8” plastic pots. For more information call 519-662-2867 or visit www.newhamburgthrift.com

MennoHomes has been blessed by the inspired leadership of Martin Buhr since its inception.  With Martin’s decision to retire the Board is now seeking a deeply committed individual to serve as our new Executive Director. Details see Job Posting on the Church Bulletin Board or at www.mennohomes.com

Millbank Church Men’s Slow Pitch League is looking for an additional team for this season. For more info. call Ken Erb at 519-897-0354 or 519-656-3239

Missions Opportunity: Nikki & Scott Leis are taking a team to Staten Island New York, working alongside MDS to help those affected by hurricane Sandy. Dates: May 18-25. If interested talk to Nikki at any time snleisfamily@gmail.com

Joel Nafziger Mission Trip info. email Joel jjnafziger@gmail.com

Announcements: Sunday April 21, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• This Evening Service, April 21 7:30pm. Tyler and Braden Gerber will be sharing their experiences from their mission trip to Belize. 
• 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): 7:00-8:30pm
  • MYF Bible Study:   
  • Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – Beginning a four-week series on mission and evangelism: 1) Culture: Love it, Leave it or Transform it; 2) The Gospel, a Napkin, and Four Circles; 3) Missional Evangelism: Get to know unbelievers; and 4) Missional Evangelism: To your community.
• Boys Club – Movie & pizza night on Friday, April 26. (Hopefully there will be no need to cancel due to snow/ice storms!) Meet in the Maple Room at 7:00pm. Please bring $3 to cover costs. This will also be the goodbye party for the Oakes boys.
• Young Adults –  Friday April 26, We are going to Max’s Golf Centre meet at Brad and Jenny’s at 7:30.

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Sunday, April 28 – Wellesley-West Mennonite Cluster preaching exchange.  Kara Carter brings the morning message at Maple View; Pastor Brent is at Zurich Mennonite Church.
• Top 40 – Friday, May 3 in the Maple Room. Mark your calenders!
• Parent- Child Dedication Service is being planned for Sunday May 5. Parents wishing to participate should contact Pastor Brent.
• Guess Who is Coming to Visit!  Sunday May 5. Sign up to be a guest or a host for a Sunday evening visit.
• Cemetery Plots For Sale: Pre-purchase your cemetery plot(s) at today’s fees of $700 per plot including care and maintenance fees.  On Tuesday, May 7 between 7-9pm. The cemetery board will be at the church to complete these contracts and collect the fees.  Brochures from the government and copies of the contract and cemetery bylaws are available at the mailboxes if you wish to read them in advance. If you can’t come to the church those days please contact James Jantzi at 519-595-3276 or james@cyg.net
• Annual Missions Beef Supper – Saturday, June 1.
• Church camping in Elora. August 9-11. More details to follow. Sign up for a site on the bulletin board.
• September 20 & 21, Love and Respect Video Conference hosted by Maple View Mennonite. Mark your calendars and tell your friends about this uplifting conference for couples of all ages and stages! More info to come.

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Have you been wondering how to serve right here in our community?  Menno Homes is a non-profit organization that has been providing affordable accommodation in the Region of Waterloo since 2001. They are building again this year on David St in the village of Wellesley.  It is our hope that each area church could send a delegate plus any other interested persons to an information meeting on Tuesday Apr. 23 at 7:30 pm at Wellesley Mennonite Church.  Let’s all work together to assist Menno Homes help families right here in our community.
• 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
• Gospel Echoes 35^th Annual Spring Banquet – Thursday, April 25, 6:30pm. Tickets:$16. For tickets contact Gospel Echoes office at 519-595-7000
• Poole People Players Presents: “The Service at Rocky Bluff” – A musical comedy featuring a number of old favourites, mixed in with some new favourites – with a twist!!– April 25, 26 & 27 at Linwood Rec. Complex. Contact Janet for tickets 519-595-8424
• Rain Barrel Sale Fundraiser: Saturday, April 27, 9 am – Noon.  First Mennonite and Stirling Ave. Mennonite Churches are each selling rain barrels ($50 each) as fundraiser for Mennonite Central Committee and local initiatives.  See http://rainbarrel.ca/firstmennonite/ or  http://rainbarrel.ca/stirlingmennonite/ for details and to order.   Call Scott (519-749-0213) or Jessica (519-505-1545) with questions. 
• MCEC’s 25th Anniversary! You are invited to join the Celebration Worship Service on Saturday April 27, 2:30 p.m.at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, Kitchener, ON. See poster on bulletin board for more info.
• Please help provide a community with fresh clean water, by supporting a MCC Sand Dam Projects fundraiser.  Enjoy the music of  the Deacons of Jazz and a dessert buffet on April 27,2013, 7:30 at Wellesley Mennonite Church.  Admission is free. There will be an opportunity to make donations and all profits will go to the MCC Sand Dam Projects.  (Receipts available). “Catching Water…. Building Hope”.
• Menno Youth Singers – A new director is needed effective Sept. 2013. Job description posted at http://www.mennosingers.com/mys and application deadline is Apr. 30. Also, MYS Coffeehouse &Silent Auction Fri. Apr. 19, at 7pm, at W-K United Mennonite Church, 15 George St. Waterloo.       

INFORMATION…

• Calling all plant lovers! The NH Thrift Centre will be accepting donations of perennial plants starting April 22 (until end of May) as a fundraiser for MCC. If you have plants to share, please drop them off during our regular business hours. We are also in need of 6”-8” plastic pots. For more information call 519-662-2867 or visit www.newhamburgthrift.com
• Interested in what happened at our March 17 Manitoulin/Thunder Bay vision evening?  Pick up a copy of notes by the church mailboxes in foyer. 
• Millbank Church Men’s Slow Pitch League is looking for an additional team for this season. For more information call Ken Erb @ 519- 897-0354  or 519-656-3239
• Pitch & Praise: MYF please get your forms returned as soon as possible.
• Missions Opportunity: Nikki & Scott Leis are taking a team to Staten Island New York, working alongside MDS to help those affected by hurricane Sandy. Dates: May 18-25. If interested talk to Nikki at any time snleisfamily@gmail.com
• Joel Nafziger Mission Trip info. email Joel jjnafziger@gmail.com

Announcements: Sunday, April 14, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• This Afternoon – Family Life Potluck/Games. Bring your favourite board game and food to share following the service. Lunch at 12:30. Drink provided.
• Girls Club – Monday, April 15, 7:00pm. Come on out to Girl’s club to work on a special project with a special guest. Please bring a toonie to cover costs.
• 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.
• 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): will NOT meet this week for Bible study
  • MYF Bible Study:   Studying: Mark 13
  • Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – “Boundaries ”  Everyone welcome
• Mom’s Group: Thurs, April 18 Drop in with your kids between 10am to noon. Meet in gym & bring small snack to share. Coffee provided, everyone welcome
•  Annual Church Cleaning – Friday, April 19, any time after 6 pm. Please bring rakes, rags and pails, Vacuums and Norwex clothes if you have them.
• Jr. Youth Girls Night/Guys Night  – Saturday April 20 –  7-10 p.m. Girls meet at Ruth Wagler’s house, guys meet at the church (at 7p.m.). Pick-up at same locations at 10p.m. Guys bring $20 to cover cost (LaserQuest). Girls, come prepared to relax. Friends are welcome! (Guys, please give your names to Ross or Alvin ahead of time so we know for vehicle spaces).

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Sunday Evening Service, April 21 7:30pm. Tyler and Braden Gerber will be sharing their experiences from their mission trip to Belize. 
• Parent- Child Dedication Service is being planned for Sunday May 5. Parents wishing to participate should contact Pastor Brent.
• Cemetery Plots For Sale: Pre-purchase your cemetery plot(s) at today’s fees of $700 per plot including care and maintenance fees.  On Tuesday, May 7 between 7-9pm. The cemetery board will be at the church to complete these contracts and collect the fees.  Brochures from the government and copies of the contract and cemetery bylaws are available at the mailboxes if you wish to read them in advance. If you can’t come to the church those days please contact James Jantzi at 519-595-3276 or james@cyg.net
• Annual Missions Beef Supper – Saturday, June 1.
• Church camping in Elora. August 9-11. More details to follow. Sign up for a site on the bulletin board.

COMMUNITY EVENTS…

• Ontario Christian Gleaners Fundraising Dinner, Friday, April 26:  RSVP by April 15. Call Sharon at 905-659-3583 to reserve seats.www.ontariogleaners.org
• April 19 at 7:00 p.m.- Single or Single Again Group meets at Tim Horton’s in Baden for a  Car  Rally.  Please bring flashlight, digital camera or picture phone.  Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof(May 11) will be available  at the car rally and also at Steinmann Mennonite Church.
• WMCEC Spring Enrichment Day, Saturday, April 20,  9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Tavistock Mennonite Church. Details contact Cindy Jantzi
• Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp’s Spring Seniors’ Retreat Monday, April 29. Speaker:Arthur Boers: “The Way is Made by Walking: Spiritual Hunger in Our World Today.”  Worship led by Bill Maust. For more information contact the camp at 519-625-8602, info@hiddenacres.ca, or check out our website, www.hiddenacres.ca or see brochures.  Space is limited, register by April 22
• Have you been wondering how to serve right here in our community?  Menno Homes is a non-profit organization that has been providing affordable accommodation in the Region of Waterloo since 2001. They are building again this year on David St in the village of Wellesley.  It is our hope that each area church could send a delegate plus any other interested persons to an information meeting on Tuesday Apr. 23 at 7:30 pm at Wellesley Mennonite Church.  Let’s all work together to assist Menno Homes help families right here in our community.
• 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
• Gospel Echoes 35^th Annual Spring Banquet – Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm. Dinner at 7:00pm at Perth East Recreation Complex. Tickets:$16. For tickets contact Gospel Echoes office at 519-595-7000 or contact Terry L
• Poole People Players Presents: “The Service at Rocky Bluff” – A musical comedy featuring a number of old favourites, mixed in with some new favourites – with a twist!!– April 25, 26 & 27 at Linwood Rec. Complex. Contact Janet for tickets 519-595-8424
• Menno Youth Singers – A new director is needed effective Sept. 2013. Job description posted at http://www.mennosingers.com/mys and application deadline is Apr. 30. Also, MYS Coffeehouse &Silent Auction Fri. Apr. 19, at 7pm, at W-K United Mennonite Church, 15 George St. Waterloo.

INFORMATION…

• Interested in what happened at our March 17 Manitoulin/Thunder Bay vision evening?  Pick up a copy of notes by the church mailboxes in foyer. 
• Pitch & Praise: MYF please get your forms returned as soon as possible.
• Missions Opportunity: Nikki & Scott Leis are taking a team to Staten Island New York, working alongside MDS to help those affected by hurricane Sandy. Dates: May 18-25. If interested talk to Nikki at any time snleisfamily@gmail.com
• Joel Nafziger is going on a missions trip in May to Grenada. If you would like more information as well as a support form; email Joel jjnafziger@gmail.com Forms also available by the mailboxes.

Announcements: Sunday, April 7, 2013

THIS WEEK…

• Ladies Coffee Hour – Monday April 8, 7:30 in the Maple Room.  Join us for a wonderful evening of getting to know each other.  Special music by Michelle Albrecht and sharing from Sarah Kipfer and Tania Leis.  Also featuring Irene Ellis from La Tienda.  La Tienda is an organization that sells handmade, fair trade jewellery and accessories by Haitian and Dominican ladies.  There will be an opportunity to purchase items and support the women of Haiti and Domincian Republic.  Suggested donation for the evening is $5.  Ladies of all ages welcome!
• Cemetery Plots For Sale: Pre-purchase your cemetery plot(s) at today’s fees of $700 per plot including care and maintenance fees.  On Tuesday, April 9 & Tuesday May 7 between 7-9pm. The cemetery board will be at the church to complete these contracts and collect the fees.  Brochures from the government and copies of the contract and cemetery bylaws are available at the mailboxes if you wish to read them in advance. If you can’t come to the church those days please contact James Jantzi at 519-595-3276 or james@cyg.net
• Men’s Accountability Group: Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 pm in the 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. (NOTE: originally this was an “off” night)
  • MYF Bible Study:   Studying: Mark 13
  • Adult Bible Study: 7:15 p.m. – “Boundaries ”  Everyone welcome
• Boys Club will be having a movie & pizza night on Friday, April 12. Meet in the Maple Room at 7:00pm. Please bring $3 to cover costs. This will also be our rescheduled goodbye party for the Oakes boys.
• MYF Air Band: Prepare your acts for Friday, April 12 at 7:30pm at the church. 2 acts per person/group.
• Everyone is invited to attend a Spring Bible School at Maple View Mennonite Church on 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.

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Sunday, April 14: We plan to Welcome new members of Maple View during Sunday morning worship.
• Family Life Potluck/Games. Bring your favourite board game and food to share following the service. Lunch at 12:30. Drink provided.
• 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.
• Annual Church Cleaning – Friday, April 19, any time after 6 pm. Please bring: rakes, rags, pails, vacuums and Norwex clothes if you have them. FRIDAY EVENING ONLY!
• For all Women WMCEC Spring Enrichment Day, Saturday, April 20,  9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Tavistock Mennonite Church. Details contact Cindy Jantzi
• Jr. Youth Girls Night/Guys Night  – Saturday, April 20, 7-10p.m. Details to follow. NOTE: rescheduled from April 13
• Sunday Evening Service, April 21 7:30pm. Tyler and Braden Gerber will be sharing their experiences from their mission trip to Belize. 
• Parent- Child Dedication Service is being planned for Sunday May 5. Parents wishing to participate should contact Pastor Brent.
• Annual Missions Beef Supper – Saturday, June 1.
• 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…

• 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.
• Tuesday April 9, Mennonite Savings & Credit Union 49^th Annual General Meeting – 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.
• April 19 at 7:00 p.m.- Single or Single Again Group meets at Tim Horton’s in Baden for a  Car  Rally.  Please bring flashlight, digital camera or picture phone.  Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof(May 11) will be available  at the car rally and also at Steinmann Mennonite Church.
• 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
• Gospel Echoes 35^th Annual Spring Banquet – Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm. Dinner at 7:00pm at Perth East Recreation Complex. Tickets:$16. For tickets contact Gospel Echoes office at 519-595-7000 or contact Terry L
• Poole People Players Presents: “The Service at Rocky Bluff” – April 25, 26 & 27 at Linwood Rec. Complex. Contact Janet for tickets 519-595-8424

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.