Announcements: Sunday June, 30, 2013

THIS WEEK…

You are invited to a 90th Birthday Celebration For Frieda Lebold, Today,    2 – 4 p.m. at Nithview Home, Lower Level, Community Room. Any questions …call Sharon Kuepfer 519-954-2964

MYF Pool Party & BBQ: Monday, July 1 at 6:00pm at Josh and Missy’s House. Bring chips, etc. and lawn chairs. Afterwards we will be going to Stratford to watch the fireworks.

Young Adults Canada Day BBQ at Christine’s house –  Monday July 1. Come anytime after 5:30, supper at 6:00, then fireworks in Stratford. Bring a munchie/salad or dessert to share & a lawnchair.

MYF Bible Study – Tuesday evening, 7:30p.m. at Josh & Missy’s house.

Vacation Bible School Program– Friday, July 5 at 7:30pm. Please bring finger foods to share with our guests. Everyone welcome!!

LOOKING AHEAD…

Top 40 – Sunday, July 7 at Newton Park for the noon meal. Please bring salads and desserts and also plates, cups and cutlery. See you there.

Elmira Poultry Building Fundraiser  – Please pick up your chicken orders Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 pm at the church. Please note change in time

It is time to start thinking of having “Fun In The Sun”… Church Camping is August 9-11.  We need to know how many sites to reserve. Please sign up by TODAY if  you are planning to come

COMMUNTIY EVENTS…

People from grade 9 to age 22–are you looking for more music in your life? Then Menno Youth Singers has an opening for you: MYS is a choir which meets every Wednesday evening beginning September 11 at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, under new director Janna Lynn Cressman. MYS members sing, socialize and serve.http://www.mennosingers.com/mys/index.html.

INFORMATION…

Do you have a vision and passion for sharing Jesus with our community and beyond?  Are you interested in helping Maple View communicate through the web and in print (website, social media, newspaper ads and other ways)?  To find out more about becoming Maple View’s first Communications Coordinator, see the job description (attached to the June Leadership Committee minutes and posted in the church foyer) and talk to a member of the Publicity Committee (Ross, Becky, Mike, Wanda & Pastor Brent).  

Jr. Sunday School teachers needed!  Get involved in teaching the next generation of young people starting this September. Anyone interested please contact James Jantzi 519-595-3276 or Mark Entz 519-662-6563.

Avon Mennonite Church (www.avonmennonite.com) in Stratford is seeking a part-time Youth Leader to be responsible for Youth and Junior Youth programs, beginning in September. For further information, please email avonyouth13@gmail.com and check the church’s website.

New Hamburg Thrift Centre has volunteer openings. Information call 519-662-2867 or visit our website at www.newhamburgthrift .com.

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union is currently seeking an Investment Specialist for the Milverton branch. For more information visit www.mscu.com

Announcements: Sunday, June 23, 2013

THIS WEEK…

This Evening (Sunday June 23)!! – Annual Sunday Evening BBQ/Baseball – 7:00 pm at the Millbank ball diamond. Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Please bring a salad and dessert and  your own plates, utensils and cups. Don’t forget your gloves!

Register your Kids ASAP for Vacation Bible School!   online at www.mvmchurch.ca and find the VBS registration link or fill out registration forms located in the church foyer.  Please invite neighbours, friends and family and let them know that they can also register their kids online!  Deadline for registrations: June 24.

MYF Bible Study – Tuesday evening, 7:30p.m. at the church

Mom’s Group will be meeting at the Wellesley Park at 10am, Thursday, June 27. Pack a picnic lunch and swimsuits for the splash pad. In the case of rain, meet at the church. All ladies are welcome!

Thursday, June 27, 7:30 pm – Plan to Protect training for adults involved in ministry with children or youth at Maple View.  An interactive session based on Reducing the Risk video curriculum and Maple View’s abuse prevention policy.  The session will also be offered on Thursday, September 26, 7:30 pm.  Everyone working with children or youth is expected to take part in this training at least once every five years – not only to fulfill church insurance obligations, but as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of everyone involved in our ministries.

MYF Biking: at RIM Park. Friday, June 28. Meet at the church at 7:00pm

LOOKING AHEAD…

8 MORE DAYS UNTIL MVM VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!!! – July 1-5, 9-11:45am

VBS Music CD’s available at the church on the VBS table – suggested donation $7

Leaders – The church will be open next Sunday for set up. Any questions contact Christine, Dona, Lisa, Jenny or Sue

MYF Fireworks/Picnic in Stratford. Monday, July 1. Meet in topping, 6:00pm.

Top 40 – Newton Park at noon, July 7. BBQ. Details to follow.

COMMUNTIY EVENTS…

June 23, 10:00 a.m. – Trucker’s Sunday with Transport for Christ; event includes a truck parade at 9:30 a.m. from the Milverton Co-op, church service at 10:00 a.m. with speakers Roger Zehr and Len Reimer (TFC) and a barbeque lunch. Free-will offering for Transport for Christ. Everyone welcome

Peace Camp 2013 – Registration Deadline Extended! There are still spots available for Peace Camp 2013! Peace Camp brings together youth who are ages 11-14 for a week of sports, arts, guest speakers, and field trips that teach them everything they need to about peacebuilding, surrounding the theme “Local Actions with Global Impact.” Located at Conrad Grebel University College, 140 Westmount Road North in Waterloo, camp runs Monday to Friday, July 29 to August 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $175 (lunch included). To register by July 19, contact Sarah Klassen at peacecamp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-885-0220 ext. 24291. grebel.ca/peacecamp

People from grade 9 to age 22–are you looking for more music in your life? Then Menno Youth Singers has an opening for you: MYS is a choir which meets every Wednesday evening beginning September 11 at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, under new director Janna Lynn Cressman. MYS members sing, socialize and serve. Check http://www.mennosingers.com/mys/index.html for all the info.

INFORMATION…

Jr. Sunday School teachers needed!  Get involved in teaching the next generation of young people starting this September. Anyone interested please contact James Jantzi 519-595-3276 or Mark Entz 519-662-6563.

Elmira Poultry Forms and Cheques Are Due Today!   Please  return the sell sheet, along with ONE cheque made out to Maple View today. Delivery date is July 9, 7:30 pm.  All profits support the Maple View building fund.

With joy, we publish the intention of Nathan Ross Chalmers and Jessica Cober to be married at Stayner Camp on Saturday, July 6, 2013.  God bless you as you prepare for married life together!

Do you have a little extra time on your hands? The New Hamburg Thrift Centre has a number of volunteer openings. For more information call 519-662-2867 or visit our website at www.newhamburgthrift .com. Current positions include receiving donations, clothing support, material cutting wheel (sitting position), garden volunteers, and truck driver. Come and join the fun!

Our 47th Annual Hidden Acres Chicken BBQ was a success this year with 1,080 meals and many ice cream cones served on a beautiful spring night, raising $7000 towards Hidden Acres summer camp programs. We could not do this without the many volunteers who help with this event and the many community members who attend, thank you! The 7^th annual pie auction raised a record $3780 towards capital projects, with the top pie selling for $400! A big thank you to those who donated pies and to those who bid on them!

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union is currently seeking an Investment Specialist for the Milverton branch. For more information visit www.mscu.com or see the job posting on the church bulletin board. Interested persons should send their resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, 1265 Strasburg Rd., Kitchener, ON N2R 1S6 or by email: talent@mscu.com

Announcements: Sunday, June 16, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Register your Kids ASAP for Vacation Bible School!  Please register your kids either online at www.mvmchurch.ca and find the VBS registration link or fill out registration forms located in the church foyer.  Please invite neighbours, friends and family and let them know that they can also register their kids online!  Deadline for registrations: June 24.

MYF Bible Study – Tuesday evening, 7:30p.m. at the church

Leadership Committee, Ministry Review Committee and Elder Team Joint Meeting – Thursday, June 20, 7:30pm at the church.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Annual Sunday Evening BBQ/Baseball – Sunday, June 23, 7:00 pm at the Millbank ball diamond. Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Please bring a salad and dessert and  your own plates, utensils and cups. Don’t forget your gloves!

Thursday, June 27, 7:30 pm – Plan to Protect training for adults involved in ministry with children or youth at Maple View.  An interactive session based on Reducing the Risk video curriculum and Maple View’s abuse prevention policy.  The session will also be offered on Thursday, September 26, 7:30 pm.  Everyone working with children or youth is expected to take part in this training at least once every five years – not only to fulfill church insurance obligations, but as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of everyone involved in our ministries.

Top 40 – Newton Park at noon, July 7. BBQ. Details to follow.

COMMUNTIY EVENTS…

MCC Ontario Annual General Meeting  June 20, 6 pm Supper, 7 pm MeetingLiving Faith Brethren in Christ Church, 530 Victoria Ave, Chatham Rooted in the church through accountability, transparency and responsiveness. Featuring Bruno Baerg, Area Director for Southern Africa, on Faith in Action. Learn more and register at mcco.ca/agm or 519-745-8458 or 1-800-313-6226.  

Waterloo Thrift Town Hall MeetingFriday June 21, 7:30 pm.Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Avenue, Kitchener. Take a look at the ongoing presence of MCC Thrift in Waterloo, and celebrate the impact of Thrift in Southern Africa, with guest speaker Bruno Baerg, Area Director for Southern Africa. More info will be available at mcco.ca/events.

Registration Reminder — “Out-Spok’n for Affordable Housing Bike-a-thon” fund-raising event for MennoHomes from Elmira Mennonite Church on Sat. June 22 at 9:00 a.m. Register by contacting Martin Buhr: (519) 578-5546 or pama@sympatico.ca  You may also join a motorcycle group on a planned route.  Contact Bonnie Brubacher: Bonnieb@royallepage.ca. Register at 11:30, enjoy lunch and ride from 1:00 – 4:30.

Nithview Community Strawberry Social, Saturday June 22. 2:00-4:00 p. m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m. Nithview Auditorium

MennoHomes also invites you to an Open House at 11 Ratz Street, Elmira, on Saturday, June 22, 1:30 – 3:30.  Join us to view the results of the reconstruction of a donated building taken down in Waterloo to provide two four-bedroom units in a duplex. 

June 23, 10:00 a.m. – Trucker’s Sunday with Transport for Christ; event includes a truck parade at 9:30 a.m. from the Milverton Co-op, church service at 10:00 a.m. with speakers Roger Zehr and Len Reimer (TFC) and a barbeque lunch.  There will be a free-will offering for Transport for Christ.  Everyone welcome!

Individual families – Family Camping Weekend at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp June 28-30.Pitch a tent, park a trailer or camp in a cabin. Brochures are available on the bulletin board in the foyer.For more information or to reserve a cabin call (519) 625-8602 or email info@hiddenacres.ca

INFORMATION…

Just in time for BBQ Season!  Elmira Poultry   Please sell chicken to your friends, relatives and neighbours, then return the sell sheet, along with ONE cheque made out to Maple View by next Sunday, June 23.  Delivery date is July 9, 7:30 pm.  Don’t put it off, ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO SELL!  All profits support the Maple View building fund.

Mennonite Savings and Credit Union is currently seeking an Investment Specialist for the Milverton branch. For more information visit www.mscu.com or see the job posting on the church bulletin board. Interested persons should send their resume and cover letter to: Human Resources, Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, 1265 Strasburg Rd., Kitchener, ON N2R 1S6 or by email: talent@mscu.com

Job Posting – Stratford House of Blessing seeking a development assistant for 8 week position. Must be enrolled in secondary or post-secondary institution. See posting on bulletin board or contact the church office.

Announcements: Sunday June 9, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Vacation Bible School Registration has now begun!  Please register your kids either online at www.mvmchurch.ca and find the VBS registration link or fill out registration forms located in the church foyer.  Please invite neighbours, friends and family and let them know that they can also register their kids online!  Deadline for registrations: June 24.

MYF Bible Study – Tuesday evening, 7:30p.m. at the church
Wednesday, June 12, 7:30 pm – Prayer Meeting in the Maple Room.

Mom’s Group: Thursday, June 13. 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!

Jr. Youth Spring Refresher – June 14 from 7- 9:30 p.m. at the church. If you’re in grades 6,7 or 8, come prepared for a night of fun games, snacks, singing, and a message encouraging us to walk with Jesus! We will be inviting area churches, and also encourage our Jr. Youths to invite their friends. Let’s get the word out!

LOOKING AHEAD…

Annual Sunday Evening BBQ/Baseball – Sunday, June 23, 7:00 pm at the Millbank ball diamond. Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Please bring a salad and dessert and  your own plates, utensils and cups. Don’t forget your gloves!

Thursday, June 27, 7:30 pm – Plan to Protect training for adults involved in ministry with children or youth at Maple View.  An interactive session based on Reducing the Risk video curriculum and Maple View’s abuse prevention policy.  The session will also be offered on Thursday, September 26, 7:30 pm.  Everyone working with children or youth is expected to take part in this training at least once every five years – not only to fulfill church insurance obligations, but as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of everyone involved in our ministries.

Top 40 – Newton Park at noon, July 7. BBQ. Details to follow.

You are invited to a 90th birthday celebration for Frieda Lebold, on Sunday July 30, 2 – 4 p.m. at Nithview Home, Lower Level, Community Room. Any questions …call Sharon Kuepfer 519-954-2964

COMMUNTIY EVENTS…

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp will hosts its 47th ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ on Tuesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 8:00pm. The 7^th Annual Pie Auction will be held as well! Take-out meals are available! Regular size $14, Small size $10. Advance tickets only, available by calling the camp @ (519) 625-8602, emailing info@hiddenacres.ca or from Brad and Jenny Brenneman.

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp Annual General Meeting;  Saturday June 15, 3 pm at WK United Mennonite Church.

Waterloo Thrift Town Hall MeetingFriday June 21, 7:30 pm.Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, 57 Stirling Avenue, Kitchener. Take a look at the ongoing presence of MCC Thrift in Waterloo, and celebrate the impact of Thrift in Southern Africa, with guest speaker Bruno Baerg, Area Director for Southern Africa. More info will be available at mcco.ca/events.

Registration Reminder — “Out-Spok’n for Affordable Housing Bike-a-thon” fund-raising event for MennoHomes from Elmira Mennonite Church on Sat. June 22 at 9:00 a.m. Register by contacting Martin Buhr: (519) 578-5546 or pama@sympatico.ca  You may also join a motorcycle group on a planned route.  Contact Bonnie Brubacher: Bonnieb@royallepage.ca. Register at 11:30, enjoy lunch and ride from 1:00 – 4:30.

Nithview Community Strawberry Social, Saturday June 22. 2:00-4:00 p. m. & 6:30-8:00 p.m. Nithview Auditorium

MennoHomes also invites you to an Open House at 11 Ratz Street, Elmira, on Saturday, June 22, 1:30 – 3:30.  Join us to view the results of the reconstruction of a donated building taken down in Waterloo to provide two four-bedroom units in a duplex. 
June 23, 10:00 a.m. – Trucker’s Sunday with Transport for Christ; event includes a truck parade at 9:30 a.m. from the Milverton Co-op, church service at 10:00 a.m. with speakers Roger Zehr and Len Reimer (TFC) and a barbeque lunch.  There will be a free-will offering for Transport for Christ.  Everyone welcome!

Individual families – Family Camping Weekend at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp June 28-30.Pitch a tent, park a trailer or camp in a cabin. Brochures are available on the bulletin board in the foyer.For more information or to reserve a cabin call (519) 625-8602 or email info@hiddenacres.ca

INFORMATION…

In mailboxes TODAY!  Just in time for BBQ Season!  Elmira Poultry sell sheets!  Please sell chicken to your friends, relatives and neighbours, then return the sell sheet, along with ONE cheque made out to Maple View by Sunday, June 23.  Delivery date is July 9, 7:30 pm.  Don’t put it off, ONLY TWO WEEKS TO SELL!  All profits support the Maple View building fund.

Job Posting – Stratford House of Blessing seeking a development assistant for 8 week position. Must be enrolled in secondary or post-secondary institution. See posting on bulletin board or contact the church office.

Employment Opportunities with MCC Ontario – MCC Thrift on Kent is hiring 4 Full-time Assistant Managers in each of these areas: Furniture, Retail, Shipping & Receiving and Business.   Interested applicants should send a resume and letter of intent outlining relevant experience and qualifications to Michelle Brenneman at michelleb@mennonitecc.on.ca.  This posting closes June 7. For more info visit http://serve.mcc.org/positions/employment.

Stratford House of Blessing – FOOD need this month is:  Peanut Butter, Cereal, and family size fruit juice

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate (Food Services) Employment Opportunity: We have an opening for a Food Services Assistant whose duties would involve food preparation. Resume or questions can be emailed to Joanne Jantzi at joannej@rockway.ca or call 519.743.5209 (Ext. 3314).

Announcements: June 2, 2013

THIS WEEK…

This Evening Service, June 2, 7:30pm. Woodlawn Chorus will be at Maple View.  This four-part acappella singing group is made up of 50 youth singers. Come out for an enjoyable evening of music!

Vacation Bible School Registration has now begun!  Please register your kids either online at www.mvmchurch.ca and find the VBS registration link or fill out registration forms located in the church foyer.  Please invite neighbours, friends and family and let them know that they can also register their kids online!  Deadline for registrations: June 24.

Men’s Accountability Group -Monday, June 3 at 7:30pm in the Maple room. Guys welcome to come & sing, pray & share your heart with each other.

Tuesday, June 4. Ladies Sewing Circle. Devotions by Janet Zehr, Song Leader – Mary Jane Nafziger.  We will be voting on our new committee.

MYF Bible Study – Tuesday evening, 7:30p.m. at the church.

Girl’s Club: Friday June 7 at 7:00pm. You are invited to a campfire at Donna Jantzi’s (please bring a lawn chair).

VBS Orientation: Saturday, June 8 at 10a.m. at the church. This meeting is for everyone involved in the Maple View VBS program this summer. Please make every effort to come as this will be our only meeting prior to VBS!  Food will be provided!!

LOOKING AHEAD…

Jr. Youth Spring Refresher – June 14 from 7- 9:30 p.m. at the church. If you’re in grades 6,7 or 8, come prepared for a night of fun games, snacks, singing, and a message encouraging us to walk with Jesus! We will be inviting area churches, and also encourage our Jr. Youths to invite their friends. Let’s get the word out!

Annual Sunday Evening BBQ/Baseball – Sunday, June 23. Details to follow.

Thursday, June 27, 7:30 pm – Plan to Protect training for adults involved in ministry with children or youth at Maple View.  An interactive session based on Reducing the Risk video curriculum and Maple View’s abuse prevention policy.  The session will also be offered on Thursday, September 26, 7:30 pm.  Everyone working with children or youth is expected to take part in this training at least once every five years – not only to fulfill church insurance obligations, but as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of everyone involved in our ministries.

Top 40 – Newton Park at noon, July 7. BBQ. Details to follow.

COMMUNTIY EVENTS…

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp will hosts its 47th ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ on Tuesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 8:00pm. The 7^th Annual Pie Auction will be held as well! Take-out meals are available! Regular size $14, Small size $10. Advance tickets only, available by calling the camp @ (519) 625-8602, emailing info@hiddenacres.ca or from Brad and Jenny Brenneman.

Silver Lake Mennonite Camp Annual General Meeting;  Saturday June 15, 3 pm at WK United Mennonite Church.

Out-Spok’n III for Affordable Housing Bike-a-thon“ fund-raising event for MennoHomes on Saturday June 22.  Help raise $70,000 toward affordable housing units for 5 families in Elmira & Wellesley. Start time is 9:00 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church (58 Church St. W.) finishing with lunch and prizes.  Send participants from your church, make a donation on their behalf or bring newcomers and ride, jog or walk on the Kissing Bridge Trail.  Register by contacting Martin Buhr: (519) 578-5546 or pama@sympatico.ca  You may also join a motorcycle group on a planned route.  Contact Bonnie Brubacher: Bonnieb@royallepage.ca. Register at 11:30, enjoy lunch and ride from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Individual families – Family Camping Weekend at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp June 28-30.Pitch a tent, park a trailer or camp in a cabin. Brochures are available on the bulletin board in the foyer.For more information or to reserve a cabin call (519) 625-8602 or email info@hiddenacres.ca

INFORMATION…

Menno Homes offers affordable housing for low income families. Construction of building a duplex for two large families at 146 David Street in Wellesley is now underway. Occupancy is planned for September 2013. This is an opportunity  to do mission work in our own backyard. They are in need of Skilled and unskilled labours immediately. There is a box in the foyer  today to donate money as well. Talk to Ron or Edna  Lebold for details

Employment Opportunities with MCC Ontario – MCC Thrift on Kent is hiring 4 Full-time Assistant Managers in each of these areas: Furniture, Retail, Shipping & Receiving and Business.   Interested applicants should send a resume and letter of intent outlining relevant experience and qualifications to Michelle Brenneman at michelleb@mennonitecc.on.ca.  This posting closes June 7. For more info visit http://serve.mcc.org/positions/employment.

Stratford House of Blessing – FOOD need this month is:  Peanut Butter, Cereal, and family size fruit juice

Thank you to everyone who supported the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale as volunteers, donors and buyers. People enjoyed the beautiful (cool) weather, the outdoors and furniture auctions and lots of fellowship over relief sale food. Donations and purchases raised over $320,000 which will be forwarded to MCC. (See the MCC video of the Sale on our website/facebook sites.) Blessings to you all.  — NHMRS Committee

Rockway Mennonite Collegiate (Food Services) Employment Opportunity: We have an opening for a Food Services Assistant whose duties would involve food preparation. Resume or questions can be emailed to Joanne Jantzi at joannej@rockway.ca or call 519.743.5209 (Ext. 3314).

The Maple View Missions Fund has purchased New Testaments and gospel tracts for Tailgate Gospel Ministries (Peter and Sheri Koch) to use in their evangelistic ministry.