THIS WEEK…
MYF Bible Study – Tuesday evening, 7:30p.m. at Josh & Missy’s house.
Leadership Meeting Tuesday, July 30, 7:30pm.
You are invited to a Skatelife coffee house and info night! Tuesday July 30. Dwight Jantzi, along with fellow Skatelife staff Jordan Smail and Caleb Elias, will be hosting an information night so you can learn all about how Skatelife reaches adolescent skateboarders with the gospel. There will be coffee, tea, and treats at this free event and you can drop by the Maple room here at Mapleview anytime between 7:00-9:30pm. Come prepared to enjoy yourself, hang out, meet new people, and learn more about skateboarding ministry in our community as well as across Canada. Hope to see you there!
Young Adults Bible Study – Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. at the church
LOOKING AHEAD…
Our camp sites are booked…let the countdown to fun begin. Church camping August 9- 11..
Sunday, August 18, 9:45 am – Baptism class begins in Pastor Brent’s study. Please talk to Pastor Brent or Elder Andrew Ropp if you would like to join to the group.
August 25 – Attention Jr youth parents ( for those who have children going into Gr 7, 8 and 9) We would like to meet in the Maple room after church service to discuss the possibility of going to Jr youth pitch and praise on September 20- 22. Any questions please call Becky
Women’s Retreat – October 25/26 at Countryside Camp. Trudy Metzger will share her testimony with us, praise & worship and fellowship! $65 Overnight or $45 Saturday only. Carpools available. All ages and all ladies are welcome. Register online at HERE or after church in the foyer today!
Maple View Mennonite Church is hosting a LOVE & RESPECT VIDEO CONFERENCE on November 8 & 9. Love best motivates a woman and respect most powerfully motivates a man. Though we all need love and respect equally, the felt need differs during conflict, and this difference is as different as pink is from blue. Married couples and singles are all welcome to attend. Register online HERE or in the foyer before Oct. 28th for the early bird price of $15/person (includes workbook and lunch).
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The David Miller Family of Gospel Express will be at Faith Mennonite Church, Kingwood Today at 7:30pm. See poster.
Gospel Echoes Ontario Team is having a Summer Sing with the Harvest Team Today at Snider Park, St. Jacobs, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rain Location: Calvary United Church, St. Jacobs
Sunday July 28… Single or Single Again Group meets at Conestoga Lake Conservation Area at 1:30. Please bring your own meat to bbq, plate, beverage, and one fingerfood to share.
Building Community Retreat at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, September 6–8 A retreat for individuals with disabilities, their family, friends and supporters. For more information visit the Hidden Acres website, www.hiddenacres.ca, email info@hiddenacres.ca or call 519-625-8602. Brochures and registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the foyer. (August 9th early bird, August 23rd registration deadline).
INFORMATION…
The Care Circle is looking for volunteers to provide rides on Sunday mornings to church, twice a month for Ray Erb. If you would be interested in helping in this way, please contact Norma Steinmann.
Prayer partners needed for Manitoulin team members – Your job as a prayer partner will be to pray for one team member each day while the team is away (August 4-9). Please talk to Christine to be paired up with a team member. A great way to be involved in God’s work!
Adult Sunday School Teachers: Do you have the gift of teaching or know someone who does? There is an Input Form available on the shelf in front of the mailboxes if you didn’t get one in Sunday School class. Looking for teacher nominations, volunteers, input, including “exploring” teaching or shorter term engagements e.g.”snowbird season”. Please return to Murray Bender, Wayne Nafziger or Jonathan Koch by next Sunday August 4th.
One-on-one male respite worker for a thirteen year old male with Aspergers Syndrome is needed a few hours a week for “hanging out” in informal social situations (e.g. driving range, ball games, going for burgers, visiting John Deere dealers etc.) A small financial recompense is available. Contact Brent Kipfer for further information.
Would you like to donate money towards the VBS Play Centre Project? Two Play Centre’s are being donated from Maple View Vacation Bible School to the Menno Homes project in Wellesley. The structures were put together by the Grade 7 & 8 students and leaders from this past VBS. Any contributions can be placed in the box by the “God’s Sightings” wall in foyer or placed in the offering during the service, marked “VBS Play Centre Project.” Thank-you
House of Blessing Stratford: Our FOOD need this month is: Peanut Butter, Fruit, and Canned Pasta. Our VOLUNTEER need this month is: Anyone who has a heart for this ministry and our community, we need you. We currently need sorters, drivers for a cube truck, pick ups and deliveries, fill-ins for food bank, etc. Come be a part of the change you want to see! Please contact Rita Weima at 519.273.3433 ext 204 or volunteer@shob.org
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