Announcements: Sunday, August 25, 2013

THIS WEEK…

This morning – 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.

Tonight – August 25th 7:30pm. Campfire at Victor and Karena’s.  Please bring your lawn chairs and finger foods.

Leadership meeting – Tuesday August 27, 7:30 p.m.

MYF Soccer: Friday August 30 in Stratford. Meet in topping at 7:00p.m. Grade 8’s encouraged to come.

LOOKING AHEAD…

On Friday, September 6^th at 7:30, “The Singing Trucker”, Crist Nissley will be at Mapleview.  Crist Nissley is a bluegrass/country musician from Leola, Pa. who enjoys singing for the Lord.

Sunday, September 15 – Teen Challenge Choir is at Maple View during morning worship sharing songs and stories about the power of Jesus Christ to bring freedom from addiction.  Invite a friend! There will be a potluck after the service and there will also be an additional offering for Teen Challenge at the end of the service.

Sunday, September 15, 1:00 pm – Pastor Brent speaks at the Chin Christian Church’s Spiritual Renewal Sunday.  All are welcome.  The Chin church meets at First Hmong Mennonite Church (93 Doon Road, Kitchener).

Maple View Praise Teams – Maple View’s praise and worship practices will begin on September 17 at 7:30 in the sanctuary. These practices will be on the third Tuesday of every month. If you are a current musician or would like to join a praise team, your ongoing participation is strongly encouraged! We will spend time in devotion, prayer, go over tips and techniques as well as practice both familiar and new songs. If you have questions, please talk to Tania Leis, Pamela Wideman or Jordan Jantzi.

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

Monday Sept. 9, 7:00 p.m. – Ladies Coffee Break at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship.  The focus for the evening is on MCC.  Come hear Kaitlyn Jantzi, a MCC Worker just recently returned from South Sudan, share her story.  The Special Feature is a Fashion Show showcasing the merchandise from the MCC “New to You” Thrift Store, Milverton.  Bring a friend and enjoy a fun evening out and a dessert lunch!  Suggested donation: $5.

Saturday, September 21 – 4:30-7:00 p.m. Annual Chicken and Sausage BBQ Supper at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church (1310 King St. N., St. Jacobs, ON). Tickets: $15.00 – Adults; $7.50 – children (12 and under) available in advance (519-664-2268) or at the door. See poster on Bulletin board in the foyer for more information.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp’s Fall Seniors’ Retreat days are being held on September 30^th and October 1^st (the same program will be offered both days). Sue Steiner will sharing about the theme “Telling Our Stories.” Through photos and stories Sue will highlight what and how we can all share stories from our “ordinary” lives. Join us for a day of worship, learning and fellowship. For more information contact the camp at 519-625-8602, info@hiddenacres.ca, or visit our website at www.hiddenacres.ca. Brochures are available on the bulletin board in the foyer. Space is limited, please register by Sept 23^rd.

INFORMATION…

August 19-September 2 – Pastor Brent is on vacation.  Please contact an elder with any pastoral needs.

Please help us overflow the box in the foyer with food donations for the House of Blessing and community needs. The box will be available through the month of August.

KIDS CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP: Are you good at storytelling, singing songs, playing games, praying, listening, and being a friend? And do you have your Wednesday evenings free?  Then consider volunteering with the Kids Club program!! If you’re interested please talk to Jenny Brenneman as soon as possible. Email: jennybrenny@hotmail.com or text: (519) 590-3317 or Phone: (519) 656-2197!

Announcements: Sunday, August 18, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Tonight 6:00 pm, Mentorship potluck & campfire for anyone involved in the our Mentorship Program.  Held at Scott & Amanda Roes’ house, please bring lawnchair and main course or dessert.

A Taste of Translation Training: A Dessert Evening with Randy and Anita. Tuesday August 20 in the Maple Room.  Dessert at 7:00 p.m. Program begins at 7:30 p.m. Experience a fun, interactive evening with the Lebolds who train students for translation work among the languages of the world.

• Savour delicious desserts
• Enjoy interactive games
• Get a taste of linguistics and Bible translation
• Learn about Randy & Anita’s unique role, the impact of their work, and how you can partner with them.

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

Young Adults – Saturday August 24 – Scavenger Hunt and party at Krista Jantzi’s house.  The scavenger hunt begins at 7:30p.m.

MYF Baseball & BBQ: Saturday, August 24. More details to come.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Next Sunday, 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.

Sunday evening August 25th 7:30pm. Campfire at Victor and Karena’s.  Please bring your lawn chairs and finger foods.

MYF Soccer: Friday August 30 in Stratford. Meet in topping at 7:00p.m. Grade 8’s encouraged to come.

On Friday, September 6^th at 7:30, “The Singing Trucker”, Crist Nissley will be at Mapleview.  Crist Nissley is a bluegrass/country musician from Leola, Pa. who enjoys singing for the Lord.

Sunday, September 15 – Teen Challenge Choir is at Maple View during morning worship sharing songs and stories about the power of Jesus Christ to bring freedom from addiction.  Invite a friend!

Sunday, September 15, 1:00 pm – Pastor Brent speaks at the Chin Christian Church’s Spiritual Renewal Sunday.  All are welcome.  The Chin church meets at First Hmong Mennonite Church (93 Doon Road, Kitchener).

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

Monday Sept. 9, 7:00 p.m. – Ladies Coffee Break at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship.  The focus for the evening is on MCC.  Come hear Kaitlyn Jantzi, a MCC Worker just recently returned from South Sudan, share her story.  The Special Feature is a Fashion Show showcasing the merchandise from the MCC “New to You” Thrift Store, Milverton.  Bring a friend and enjoy a fun evening out and a dessert lunch!  Suggested donation: $5.

Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp’s Fall Seniors’ Retreat days are being held on September 30^th and October 1^st (the same program will be offered both days). Sue Steiner will sharing about the theme “Telling Our Stories.” Through photos and stories Sue will highlight what and how we can all share stories from our “ordinary” lives. Join us for a day of worship, learning and fellowship. For more information contact the camp at 519-625-8602, info@hiddenacres.ca, or visit our website at www.hiddenacres.ca. Brochures are available on the bulletin board in the foyer. Space is limited, please register by Sept 23^rd.

INFORMATION…

August 19-September 2 – Pastor Brent is on vacation.  Please contact an elder with any pastoral needs.

Please help us overflow the box in the foyer with food donations for the House of Blessing and community needs. The box will be available through the month of August.

KIDS CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP: Are you good at storytelling, singing songs, playing games, praying, listening, and being a friend? And do you have your Wednesday evenings free?  Then consider volunteering with the Kids Club program!! If you’re interested please talk to Jenny Brenneman as soon as possible. Email: jennybrenny@hotmail.com or text: (519) 590-3317 or Phone: (519) 656-2197!

The Care Circle is looking for volunteers to provide rides on Sunday mornings to church, once a month for Ray Erb.  If you would be interested in helping in this way, please contact Norma Steinmann.

Announcements: Sunday, August 11, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Tuesday, August 13, 7:30 pm – Praise Celebration Evening with the Youth Praise Team. Please bring finger foods for a time of fellowship following the worship.

LOOKING AHEAD…

MYF Summer Retreat: at Point Farms. August 16-18. Sign up in the youth room.

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.

Young Adults – Saturday August 24 – Scavenger Hunt and party at Krista Jantzi’s house.  The scavenger hunt begins at 7:30p.m.

Sunday evening August 25th 7:30pm. Campfire at Victor and Karena’s.  Please bring your lawn chairs and finger foods.

On Friday, September 6^th at 7:30, “The Singing Trucker”, Crist Nissley will be at Mapleview.  Crist Nissley is a bluegrass/country musician from Leola, Pa. who enjoys singing for the Lord.

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

Bring a Friend to Music Camp Day. When: Friday, August 16, 12:45- 9:30 Where: Ontario Mennonite Music Camp at Conrad Grebel University College Who: Campers, ages 11-15 are invited to join us for a day of music camp. Why: To get a taste of all the fun things we do at Ontario Mennonite Music Camp. What: Join in master classes, singing, playing, devotions, supper, snack, campfire, and awesome camp games at a terrific music camp, right in the heart of the city. How: Register by August 14, 2013. Email ingridlt@sympatico.ca to register. Cost is $12.00.

Christian Singles: Friday August 16 at 7:00 p.m……SOSA Group meets for Cruise Night. Meet at Tim Horton’s to car pool downtown. Bonfire at 9:00 p.m. at Sandy Schouts-307 Maurice Street, New Hamburg.  Bring own beverage, snack and lawn chair.

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 9^th early bird, August 23^rd registration deadline).

Monday September 9, 7:00 p.m. – Welcome all women to Ladies Coffee Break at Milverton Mennonite Fellowship.  The focus for the evening is on MCC (Mennonite Central Committee).  Come hear Kaitlyn Jantzi, a MCC Worker just recently returned from South Sudan, share her story.  The Special Feature is a Fashion Show showcasing the merchandise from the MCC “New to You” Thrift Store, Milverton.  Bring a friend and enjoy a fun evening out and a dessert lunch!  Suggested donation: $5.

INFORMATION…

Please help us overflow the box in the foyer with food donations for the House of Blessing and community needs. The box will be available through the month of August.

KIDS CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP: Are you good at storytelling, singing songs, playing games, praying, listening, and being a friend? And do you have your Wednesday evenings free?  Then consider volunteering with the Kids Club program!! If you’re interested please talk to Jenny Brenneman as soon as possible.

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.

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.

Interested in hosting and/or leading a home-based study or prayer group in the fall?  Please talk to Pastor Brent or one of the elders.

ALBERTA FLOODS:  Mennonite Disaster Service is grateful for nearly 300 volunteers who have helped in the cleanup of Southern Alberta communities.  We have now closed our clean up base in High River and have moved into the planning phase for a long term project.   Depending on local town decisions, the preliminary forecast is to open a long term rebuilding base in High River in mid fall. We invite prayers for the thousands of people affected by the flood, and for wisdom as we seek to collaborate with local communities in their recovery. We will need many volunteers to show support and solidarity with the people of Alberta.  Donations can be sent to the Winnipeg office 6A-1325 Markham Rd, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4J6

Announcements: Sunday, August 4, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Ladies Sewing Circle – Tuesday, August 6.  Devotions: Audrey Leis and Song Leader: Norma Lichty.

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

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

MYF – Guys Cook Off, Saturday, August 10.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Our camp sites are booked…let the countdown to fun begin!     Church camping…next weekend, August 9- 11.

MYF Summer Retreat: at Point Farms. August 16-18. Sign up in the youth room.
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

Sunday evening August 25th 7:30pm. Campfire at Victor and Karena’s.  Please bring your lawn chairs and finger foods.

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

Christian Singles: Friday August 16 at 7:00 p.m……SOSA Group meets for Cruise Night. Meet at Tim Horton’s to car pool downtown. Bonfire at 9:00 p.m. at Sandy Schouts-307 Maurice Street, New Hamburg.  Bring own beverage, snack and lawn chair.

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 9^th early bird, August 23^rd 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.

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.

Interested in hosting and/or leading a home-based study or prayer group in the fall?  Please talk to Pastor Brent or one of the elders.

The Hidden Acres Bowlathon was held on Saturday, March 2 with 23 churches represented. This year’s total raised was an outstanding $28,660! This is the highest amount EVER raised (outdoing last year’s record by $708)! Thank you to all of the bowlers and those who supported them. The funds raised by  the Bowlathon this year went towards safety upgrades for the climbing wall, picnic tables, cement steps and a sidewalk from the Woodhouse parking lot to the red staff house basement, re-building “The Cave”,  and work on the apartment and meeting room in the red house basement. Thank you for your support!

Stratford House of Blessing: Our FOOD need this month is: Family Size Fruit Juice, Fruit, and Cereal. 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