Announcements: Sunday, December 1, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Sewing Circle – Tuesday.  Devotions, Norma Lichty and song leader, Marilyn Brenneman.  Please bring cookies for the House of Friendship (18 per pkg.) and some extras for lunch.  Please lug a mug.

Kids Club& Jr. Youth Bible Study – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Adult Bible Study – Wednesday, 7:15 pm – 3 studies to choose from: 1) There’s a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse: And Other Ways Motherhood Changes Us; 2) Championship Father; 3) The Psalms (Psalms 101-110).

Maple View CHRISTMAS CHOIR will present a mini-cantata Sunday morning, December 22. Rehearsals are;  Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm December 5, 12, and 19.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Sunday December 8th, 7:30pm. Annual Christmas carol sing.  This year we will also have a drama presentation and have invited the community. Please bring cookies for a time of fellowship following the service.

Christmas Cookie Bake – Wednesday December 11th, 9:30am – Noon.  Bring along your favourite cookie/square recipe (doubled) and ingredients to the church at 9:30am. We will share the squares/cookies among everyone to take home. Enjoy some fellowship and leave with a head-start on your Christmas baking. Bring a bag lunch for noon. Everyone is welcome!

Friday December 13 – We are looking for participants to fide on our horse and wagon float in the Wellesley Christmas Parade.  Meet at Wellesley School at 6:15 p.m.  Talk to Ross & Becky if you have any questions.

Tuesday, December 24, 7:30 pm – Christmas Eve Service – Children’s Sunday School program at Maple View.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Detweiler Meetinghouse is hosting “Advent Acoustics“ on Sunday Dec. 1 at 2:30.  More information: Call Laurence Martin at 519-208-4591.

Sat Dec 7, 5.30- 8 pm Fundraising Filipino Dinner & Silent Auction for Philippines typhoon relief at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank.  For reservations contact Pastor Jim Brown by Dec 1 @ 519-595-4055, pastor.riverdale@cyg.net.  The dinner is by donation [to Mennonite Central Committee] and all individual donations will be matched by the government.

Sunday, December 8, 3:00pm, St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Kitchener. Join our “3 Choirs at Christmas” concert with Menno Singers, Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir and Menno Youth Singers.  Tickets ($15 adult, $35 family, $5 students) available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union branches, Music Plus and at the door. www.mennosingers.com

INFORMATION…

The leadership committee has approved the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to have available at our church.  An AED can greatly increase the likelihood of survival if someone would suffer cardiac arrest.  The cost of this deivce is approximately $2000.  The funds to purchase the AED will be coming out of the operating account.  If you would like to help in the purchase of the AED you can designate your offering to the operating account or write AED on the envelope. 

Wanted: Christmas Cookie Bakers – Gospel Echoes Team is once again doing a Christmas Cookie Project. They will be handing cookies out at Central North Correctional Centre in Penetanguishene, Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre and Ontario Correctional Institution in Brampton.  If interested in baking cookies please give your name to Sue Lebold and you will receive further instructions on  specific requirements for cookies.  Cookies can be brought to the church on Sunday, December 15.  Your cookies will help brighten someone’s Christmas!

If you are currently having any problems with receiving the prayer chain please let Wanda know.

Pencils for Haiti:  Please give to a junior Sunday School student or place in the box in the Maple Room.

Hygiene Kits for Haiti:  There are still a few available to fill.  Please return Dec. 1.  Thank you for being a part of this ministry.

Home Sewing:  There are precut MCC school kits available for home sewing.  Contact Cindy Jantzi.

WANTED! “6 ADULTS” To form a “Refugee Hosting Team” to welcome a  Chin family of 3 from Malaysia to Canada with the assistance of a Hosting Team from the Chin Church in Kitchener.  Talk to Ken or Joyce Jantzi this week as a meeting with Moses Moini (MCC Refugee Program coordinator) and the Chin team will possibly take place in the next few weeks.

Help the People of the Philippines – MCC has begun its response to Typhoon Haiyan by providing funding for immediate needs and supporting a disaster response assessment team.  Donations from individual Canadians to MCC’s Typhoon response made between Nov. 9 and Dec. 9, are eligible to be matched by the Canadian government. To donate please go to mcccanada.ca/typhoon. 

MSCU Church Builder Term Deposits – Thanks to the investments of our members in Mennonite Savings and Credit Union’s Church Builder term deposits last year, we have received a donation of $1,388.69 for the building fund from MSCU.  Since Church Builder term deposits were introduced in 1998, MSCU has donated over $312,000 in bonus interest to 173 churches and church-based organizations in Ontario.

Announcements: Sunday, November 23, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Tuesday Nov. 26th (7-8:30) – The girl’s club will be baking Christmas cookies at the church.

Leadership meeting – Tuesday November 26, 7:30pm

Wednesday, Mom’s Group – all moms and kids are welcome from 10am – 12noon in the gym. Let your kids play, enjoy some coffee and fellowship. Please bring a small snack to share.

Kids Club& Jr. Youth Bible Study – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Adult Bible Study – Wednesday, 7:15 pm – 3 studies to choose from: 1) There’s a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse: And Other Ways Motherhood Changes Us; 2) Championship Father; 3) The Psalms (Psalms 91-100).

Thursday November 28, 7 pm for Top 40 Christmas Dinner at Schmittsville  ($21 per plate).  This is your last chance to register.  Our special music is Brent & Sarah Kipfer. There will also be a donation box (for a complete Christmas dinner at Ray of Hope). See you on Thursday!

Young Adults – Friday, November 29 7-9:30pm, we will be volunteering at operation Christmas child. Spaces are limited, please give you name to Ben if you can attend.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Sunday December 8th, 7:30pm. Annual Christmas carol sing.  This year we will also have a drama presentation and have invited the community. Please bring cookies for a time of fellowship following the service.

Maple View CHRISTMAS CHOIR will present a mini-cantata Sunday morning, December 22. Rehearsals are; *Note the date change, Monday evening Nov. 25, 7:30-9:30 pm.,  And Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm December 5, 12, and 19. If you like to sing please come out! Experience is not necessary nor is ability to read music. A heart of praise and a “wonder” of the season are the only qualifications. Grade 6 through to age 102 are welcome!! In order to purchase sufficient copies of music, please sign-up on the sheet or contact Tania Leis 519-595-7700 or tania.leis@icloud.com.

Christmas Cookie Bake – Wednesday December 11th, 9:30am – Noon.  Bring along your favourite cookie/square recipe (doubled) and ingredients to the church at 9:30am. We will share the squares/cookies among everyone to take home. Enjoy some fellowship and leave with a head-start on your Christmas baking. Bring a bag lunch for noon. Everyone is welcome!

Friday December 13 – We are looking for participants to fide on our horse and wagon float in the Wellesley Christmas Parade.  Meet at  Wellesley School at 6:15 p.m.  Talk to Ross & Becky if you have any questions.

Tuesday, December 24, 7:30 pm – Christmas Eve Service – Children’s Sunday School program at Maple View.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MennoHomes Annual Meeting will be held Monday, November 25th (7:00 p.m.) at MCC’s new offices, 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener.  Join us for a brief business meeting and a celebration of “All Things New”.

St James Ev. Lutheran Church, Perth East, is presenting our Christmas gift to the community. Our 18^th annual “Journey To Bethlehem” will be held on Friday, November 29 and Saturday November 30. Both performances begin at 8:00 p.m. For more info see poster on bulletin board.

The Detweiler Meetinghouse is hosting “Advent Acoustics“ on Sunday Dec. 1 at 2:30.  More information: Call Laurence Martin at 519-208-4591.

Sat Dec 7, 5.30- 8 pm Fundraising Filipino Dinner & Silent Auction for Philippines typhoon relief at Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank.  For reservations contact Pastor Jim Brown by Dec 1 @ 519-595-4055, pastor.riverdale@cyg.net.  The dinner is by donation [to Mennonite Central Committee] and all individual donations will be matched by the government.

Sunday, December 8, 3:00pm, St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Kitchener. Join our “3 Choirs at Christmas” concert with Menno Singers, Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir and Menno Youth Singers.  Tickets ($15 adult, $35 family, $5 students) available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union branches, Music Plus and at the door. www.mennosingers.com

INFORMATION…

Come and check out the new books recently purchased for the church library. Some authors include Lynn Austin, Beverly Lewis, Kim Vogel Sawyer and more!

Pencils for Haiti:  Please give to a junior Sunday School student or place in the box in the Maple Room.

Hygiene Kits for Haiti:  There are still a few available to fill.  Please return Dec. 1.  Thank you for being a part of this ministry.

Home Sewing:  There are precut MCC school kits available for home sewing.  Contact Cindy Jantzi.

WANTED! “6 ADULTS” To form a “Refugee Hosting Team” to welcome a  Chin family of 3 from Malaysia to Canada with the assistance of a Hosting Team from the Chin Church in Kitchener.  Talk to Ken or Joyce Jantzi this week as a meeting with Moses Moini (MCC Refugee Program coordinator) and the Chin team will possibly take place in the next few weeks.

Help the People of the Philippines – MCC has begun its response to Typhoon Haiyan by providing funding for immediate needs and supporting a disaster response assessment team.  Donations from individual Canadians to MCC’s Typhoon response made between Nov. 9 and Dec. 9, are eligible to be matched by the Canadian government. To donate please go to mcccanada.ca/typhoon.

MCEC invites you to pray for 2 new church plants; Medahnialem Ethiopian Evangelical Church, a congregation of 30 members with leadership from Pastor Tadesse Mekuria , reaches out and preaches the gospel to the Ethiopian community in the greater Toronto area,  and also Bethel Ethiopian Evangelical Church approximately 60 members & 25-30 children worship together in Amharic, led by Pastor Mesfin Woldearegay. The Prayer cards are in your mailboxes today.

Announcements: Sunday, November 17, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Today, 9:45-10:45a.m, Sunday School (youth & adults) with Rick Cober-Bauman (Mennonite Central Committee Executive Director) & Moses Moini (Refugee Program Co-ordinator).  10:45-12noon, Message.  12noon-1:15p.m, Lunch.  1:15-2:30p.m, Rick & Moses sharing about refugee sponsorship.

Tuesday – Praise Team practice in the sanctuary at 7:30p.m.

Kids Club – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Jr. Youth Bible Study – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Adult Bible Study – Wednesday, 7:15 pm – 3 studies to choose from: 1) There’s a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse: And Other Ways Motherhood Changes Us; 2) Championship Father; 3) The Psalms (Psalms 81-90).

Thursday, November 21, 7:30pm. Rescue Junction will open the evening for the Stutzman Family. Come out and enjoy a wonderful evening of music. There will be a free will offering for both groups.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Sunday Evening:

December 8th– Annual Christmas Carols & Cookies Night

Mark your calendars for Thursday November 28, 7 pm for Top 40 Christmas Dinner at Schmittsville. The price is $21 per plate (gratuity included).  There will also be a box to bless someone this Christmas!

Young Adults – Friday, November 29 7-9:30pm, we will be volunteering at operation Christmas child. Spaces are limited, please give you name to Ben if you can attend.

Maple View CHRISTMAS CHOIR will present a mini-cantata Sunday morning, December 22. Rehearsals are; *Note the date change, Monday evening Nov. 25, 7:30-9:30 pm.,  And Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm December 5, 12, and 19. If you like to sing please come out! Experience is not necessary nor is ability to read music. A heart of praise and a “wonder” of the season are the only qualifications. Grade 6 through to age 102 are welcome!! In order to purchase sufficient copies of music, please sign-up on the sheet or contact Tania Leis 519-595-7700 or tania.leis@icloud.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

MennoHomes Annual Meeting will be held Monday, November 25th (7:00 p.m.) at MCC’s new offices, 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener.  Join us for a brief business meeting and a celebration of “All Things New”.  Meet Dan Driedger, MennoHomes new Executive Director and enjoy special music with Greg and Anna De Groot Magetti.

St James Ev. Lutheran Church, Perth East, is presenting our Christmas gift to the community. Our 18^th annual “Journey To Bethlehem” will be held on Friday, November 29 and Saturday November 30. Both performances begin at 8:00 p.m. For more info see poster on bulletin board.

The Detweiler Meetinghouse is hosting “Advent Acoustics“ on Sunday Dec. 1 at 2:30.  Enjoy and sing an eclectic mix of Christmas tunes in the folk and shaped note tradition. Music will be performed by local musicians from No Discernible Key (Fred W. Martin, Dave Neufeld, Jim Bender and Dwight Steinman) and the PMS Singers (Peggy Nitsche, Marcia Shantz, Sandy Shantz). More information: Call Laurence Martin at 519-208-4591.

Sunday, December 8, 3:00pm, St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Kitchener. Join our “3 Choirs at Christmas” concert with Menno Singers, Inter-Mennonite Children’s Choir and Menno Youth Singers. This “Navigating North” concert will feature music from Russia, Ukraine, Scandinavia and Canada, including a newly commissioned work, “Ring out, Wild Bells” by Stephanie Martin, composed in memory of Menno Singers member Mary Martin. Tickets ($15 adult, $35 family, $5 students) available at Mennonite Savings and Credit Union branches, Music Plus and at the door. www.mennosingers.com

INFORMATION…

Come and check out the new books recently purchased for the church library. Some authors include Lynn Austin, Beverly Lewis, Kim Vogel Sawyer and more!

Elder Affirmation Vote: Both Glenn Leis and Paul Albrecht have consented to let their names stand for a second 3 year term as Elder.  Both of their ministries and gifts have been strongly affirmed by their fellow Elders and Pastor. There will be opportunity to affirm them for this ministry on a ballot this morning.

Have you filled your Operation Christmas Child shoe box yet?  There are lots of empties waiting to be filled!!  Pick them up in the foyer.  Filled boxes need to be returned to the church by Wed, Nov 20th.  Thanks for contributing!

Interested in editing a monthly newsletter for Maple View?  Please talk to Scott Roes or Brent Kipfer.

Pencils for Haiti:  the junior Sunday school students are collecting unused pencils for Heart of Compassion Ministries in Haiti. One of their projects is building and supporting schools for the poorest in Haiti who live in the mountains and cannot afford an education without assistance.  Brian and Cindy Jantzi are planning to visit Haiti in January to deliver the pencils that we collect.  For more on Heart of Compassion Ministries visit their website at www.hoc-haiti.org.  Everyone can bring pencils and give them to a Junior Sunday school student to add to the box.  Thanks for supporting this!

Hygiene Kits for Haiti – Pick up a zip lock bag (list enclosed) in the lobby after church, fill and return by the end of November.  Kits will be going to Haiti with Brian, Cindy & their family.  Thanks for being a part of this valuable experience.

Announcements: Sunday, November 10, 2013

THIS WEEK…

Mom’s Group – Wednesday.  All mom’s and kids are welcome from 10am – 12noon in the gym. Let your kids play, enjoy some coffee and fellowship. Please bring a small snack to share.

Kids Club – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Jr. Youth – No Bible Study this week.

Adult Bible Study – Wednesday, 7:15 pm – 3 studies to choose from: 1) There’s a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse: And Other Ways Motherhood Changes Us; 2) Championship Father; 3) The Psalms (this week: Psalms 71-80).

Saturday, November 16, 9:00 am – Men’s Breakfast with Fabrice Mugisha: “God’s faithfulness from Rwanda to Canada” at Schmidtsville Restaurant: $15/person; sign-up in the church foyer by November 12.

Jr. Youth – Saturday November 16…Bowling.  Those who need a ride to New Hamburg, meet at church at 7p.m to bowl at 7:30p.m.  We will be going to Mark & Carol Entz’s after for snack.  Pick up at Mark & Carol’s at 9:30 or at church at 10p.m.

MYF – Saturday November 16, Youth Christmas banquet at Schmidtsville 7:30p.m.  Cost is $23, *please pay Jacob Erb before the banquet.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Sunday Evening:

November 17th – Missions Weekend
November 21st – Rescue Junction and Stutzman Family concert. *Note: this is a Thursday night
December 8th– Annual Christmas Carols & Cookies Night

Missions Sunday, November 17, 9:45-10:45a.m, Sunday School (youth & adults) with Rick Cober-Bauman (Mennonite Central Committee Executive Director) & Moses Moini (Refugee Program Co-ordinator).  10:45-12noon, Message.  12noon-1:15p.m, Lunch.  1:15-2:30p.m, Rick & Moses sharing about refugee sponsorship.  Please bring sandwiches and cookies to share for lunch and your tableware.

Mark your calendars for Thursday November 28, 7 pm for Top 40 Christmas Dinner at Schmittsville. The price is $21 per plate (gratuity included).  There will also be a box to bless someone this Christmas!

Young Adults – Friday, November 29 7-9:30pm, we will be volunteering at operation Christmas child. Spaces are limited, please give you name to Ben if you can attend.

Maple View CHRISTMAS CHOIR will present a mini-cantata Sunday morning, December 22. Rehearsals are; *Note the date change, Monday evening Nov. 25, 7:30-9:30 pm.,  And Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm December 5, 12, and 19. If you like to sing please come out! Experience is not necessary nor is ability to read music. A heart of praise and a “wonder” of the season are the only qualifications. Grade 6 through to age 102 are welcome!! In order to purchase sufficient copies of music, please sign-up on the sheet or contact Tania Leis 519-595-7700 or tania.leis@icloud.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

November 14 – Poole Ladies Inspirational Invites you to our 4^th Annual Home Show Extravaganza  7:00PM to 9:00PM at Poole Mennonite Church. Come on out and do some shopping and social time.  Some vendors are “Petals If You Please”, Tupperware, Arbonne, Steeped, Butterfly Dream Jewelry, Epicure, Young Essential Oils, etc.

MennoHomes Annual Meeting will be held Monday, November 25th (7:00 p.m.) at MCC’s new offices, 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener.  Join us for a brief business meeting and a celebration of “All Things New”.  Meet Dan Driedger, MennoHomes new Executive Director and enjoy special music with Greg and Anna De Groot Magetti.

The Detweiler Meetinghouse is hosting “Advent Acoustics“ on Sunday Dec. 1 at 2:30.  Enjoy and sing an eclectic mix of Christmas tunes in the folk and shaped note tradition. Music will be performed by local musicians from No Discernible Key (Fred W. Martin, Dave Neufeld, Jim Bender and Dwight Steinman) and the PMS Singers (Peggy Nitsche, Marcia Shantz, Sandy Shantz). More information: Call Laurence Martin at 519-208-4591.

INFORMATION…

Elder Affirmation Vote: Both Glenn Leis and Paul Albrecht have consented to let their names stand for a second 3 year term as Elder.  Both of their ministries and gifts have been strongly affirmed by their fellow Elders and Pastor. There will be opportunity to affirm them for this ministry on a ballot on Next Sunday November 17, 2013. You may contact Ross Gerber or James Jantzi in the next two weeks to cast your ballot if you cannot attend on Nov 17th.

Have you filled your Operation Christmas Child shoe box yet?  There are lots of empties waiting to be filled!!  Pick them up in the foyer.  Filled boxes need to be returned to the church by Wed, Nov 20th.  Thanks for contributing!

Interested in editing a monthly newsletter for Maple View?  Please talk to Scott Roes or Brent Kipfer.

Pencils for Haiti:  the junior Sunday school students are collecting unused pencils for Heart of Compassion Ministries in Haiti. One of their projects is building and supporting schools for the poorest in Haiti who live in the mountains and cannot afford an education without assistance.  Brian and Cindy Jantzi are planning to visit Haiti in January to deliver the pencils that we collect.  For more on Heart of Compassion Ministries visit their website at www.hoc-haiti.org.  Everyone can bring pencils and give them to a Junior Sunday school student to add to the box.  Thanks for supporting this!  Hygiene Kits for Haiti – Pick up a zip lock bag (list enclosed) in the lobby after church, fill and return by the end of November.  Kits will be going to Haiti with Brian, Cindy & their family.  Thanks for being a part of this valuable experience.

Students, are you interested in a part-time position?  Nithview Community in New Hamburg is currently accepting applications for Part-Time/Casual Food Service Attendant.  For further details, please see the job posting on the church bulletin board or visit www.tcmhomes.com.  Interested individuals may email their resume to employment@tcmhomes.com or mail to Human Resources c/o Tri-County Mennonite Homes, 200 Boullee St.,

Announcements: Sunday, November 3, 2013

THIS WEEK…

The Junior Sunday school Christmas program practices will begin starting this morning during the assembly time.  Kids, please get your parents to bring you by 9:40 am so that we can begin the practices with everyone at 9:45 sharp.  Thanks!

Today is “Count Me In” Sunday which will be held during the Sunday School hour. Preschool, Junior and Senior kindergarten children are to meet in their classrooms.  Someone will be there to look after these children. Grades 1 to 8 meet in the Maple Room. Everyone else meet promptly in the Sanctuary.  Worship celebration with communion and foot washing will begin at 10:30.

Tuesday, come join us for Sewing Circle.  Speaker, Brenda Gerber from New Hamburg, injured as a child in a farm accident.  Song leader, Patty Albrecht.  Planned Fellowship Meal, please bring mugs, plates and cutlery.

Kids Club – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Jr. Youth – Bible Study, Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Adult Bible Study – Wednesday, 7:15 pm – 3 studies to choose from: 1) There’s a Green Plastic Monkey in My Purse: And Other Ways Motherhood Changes Us; 2) Championship Father; 3) The Psalms (this week: Psalms 61-70).

MYF – Friday November 8 and Saturday November 9…The youth will be babysitting for people who are going to the Love and Respect conference. Youth please sign up in the youth room. Parents can drop their children off any time after 7pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Sunday Evening:

November 17th – Missions Weekend
November 21st – Rescue Junction and Stutzman Family concert. *Note: this is a Thursday night
December 8th– Annual Christmas Carols & Cookies Night

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 at www.mvmchurch.ca or in the foyer.

Next Sunday, November 10, 10:45 am – Baptism celebration followed by a noon potluck meal.

Jr. Youth – Saturday November 16…Bowling.  Those who need a ride to New Hamburg, meet at church at 7p.m to bowl at 7:30p.m.  We will be going to Mark & Carol Entz’s after for snack.  Pick up at Mark & Carol’s at 9:30 or at church at 10p.m.

MYF – Saturday November 16, Youth Christmas banquet at Schmidtsville 7:30p.m. Sign up by November 3 and cost is $23, *please pay Jacob Erb before the banquet.

Missions Sunday, November 17, 9:45-10:45a.m, Sunday School (youth & adults) with Rick Cober-Bauman (Mennonite Central Committee Executive Director) & Moses Moini (Refugee Program Co-ordinator).  10:45-12noon, Message.  12noon-1:15p.m, Lunch.  1:15-2:30p.m, Rick & Moses sharing about refugee sponsorship.  Please bring sandwiches and cookies to share for lunch and your tableware.

Saturday, November 16, 9:00 am – Men’s Breakfast with Fabrice Mugisha: “God’s faithfulness from Rwanda to Canada” at Schmidtsville Restaurant: $15/person; sign-up in the church foyer by November 12.

Mark your calendars for Thursday November 28, 7 pm for Top 40 Christmas Dinner at Schmittsville.

Young Adults – Friday, November 29 7-9:30pm, we will be volunteering at operation Christmas child. Spaces are limited, please give you name to Ben if you can attend.

Maple View CHRISTMAS CHOIR will present a mini-cantata Sunday morning, December 22. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 pm, November 28, December 5, 12, and 19. If you like to sing please come out! Experience is not necessary nor is ability to read music. A heart of praise and a “wonder” of the season are the only qualifications. Grade 6 through to age 102 are welcome!! In order to purchase sufficient copies of music, please sign-up on the sheet or contact Tania Leis 519-595-7700 or tania.leis@icloud.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wellesley Blood Donor Clinic @Wellesley Community Centre, Monday November 4^th from 3p.m. – 8p.m.

Fraser Campbell, Live in Concert!  Come out to East Zorra Mennonite Church.  Thursday November 7 at 7:00 p.m.  Fraser Campbell is an award-winning recording artist and worship leader from Victoria, British Columbia. His music is dynamic and creative and his live performances are full of undeniable passion, amazing energy, musical ingenuity and sincere honesty.  A freewill offering will be lifted to cover the costs of the evening as well as to support future youth activities.   If you have any questions feel free to contact Sheryl Leis at 519-655-2993 or email at sherylleis@hotmail.com.  Information is also posted on our website at www.ezmennonite.ca

MCC Ontario Fall Conference: 9 am-3 pm, November 9. Rockway Mennonite Collegiate, 110 Doon Road, Kitchener. Join us for a day of storytelling and “Sharing God’s Love and Compassion” as we focus on Syria and Aboriginal neighbours.  mcco.ca/fallconference2013  Also … Open House at the New 50 Kent November 9, 3-5 pm, 50 Kent Avenue, Kitchener.

Single or Single Again Group: Saturday November 9 at 7:00 p.m.-meet at Gus Maueys across from St. Jacobs Market for indoor mini golf.  Carpooling from Steinmann Mennonite Church at 6:30.  Coffee and dessert at Williams following mini golf.

Sunday, November 24, 3:00pm. St Jacobs Mennonite Church is hosting an ecumenical (RC, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Mennonite) musical worship service, Prophets Foretold, with choir and orchestra featuring choruses and solos from Handel’s Messiah, along with prophetic Old Testament Scriptures. All are welcome. Free-will offering in support of House of Friendship. If you wish to join the choir (Nov 17 and Nov 23, 2:00pm rehearsals), please contact Andrea Horst at 519-664-3374 or ahorst@rogers.com.

INFORMATION…

Elder Affirmation Vote: Both Glenn Leis and Paul Albrecht have consented to let their names stand for a second 3 year term as Elder.  Both of their ministries and gifts have been strongly affirmed by their fellow Elders and Pastor. There will be opportunity to affirm them for this ministry on a ballot on Sunday November 17, 2013. You may contact Ross Gerber or James Jantzi in the next two weeks to cast your ballot if you cannot attend on Nov 17th.

Interested in editing a monthly newsletter for Maple View?  Please talk to Scott Roes or Brent Kipfer.

Pencils for Haiti:  the junior Sunday school students are collecting unused pencils for Heart of Compassion Ministries in Haiti. One of their projects is building and supporting schools for the poorest in Haiti who live in the mountains and cannot afford an education without assistance.  Brian and Cindy Jantzi are planning to visit Haiti in January to deliver the pencils that we collect.  For more on Heart of Compassion Ministries visit their website at www.hoc-haiti.org.  Everyone can bring pencils and give them to a Junior Sunday school student to add to the box.  Thanks for supporting this!  Hygiene Kits for Haiti – Pick up a zip lock bag (list enclosed) in the lobby after church, fill and return by the end of November.  Kits will be going to Haiti with Brian, Cindy & their family.  Thanks for being a part of this valuable experience.

Calling all Grade 7-12!  Would you like to be a part of Maple View`s Mentorship program?  Deadline for forms is today.  Please see Nikki Leis or Amanda Roes with any questions!

Out of the cold is looking for volunteers for various areas of the program. There is a great need for overnight volunteers.  For more details, please contact Mark Entz.

Students, are you interested in a part-time position?  Nithview Community in New Hamburg is currently accepting applications for Part-Time/Casual Food Service Attendant.  For further details, please see the job posting on the church bulletin board or visit www.tcmhomes.com.  Interested individuals may email their resume to employment@tcmhomes.com or mail to Human Resources c/o Tri-County Mennonite Homes, 200 Boullee St.