Announcements: Sunday, January 26, 2014

THIS WEEK…

• Today – Jr. Youth tobogganing.  Everyone Please bring a topping for pizza and bottle of pop to share. Making pizza for lunch, tobogganing after. Pick kids up at 3. Any questions talk to Ruth or Becky.
• Tonight, 7:30pm We will be hosting Covenant Award-winning artists, “The Wiebes”. Husband and wife duo, Shane and Angela, are frequent guests on 100 Huntley Street and Living Truth Television. You may even recognize Shane from his Top 5 finish on CTV’s second season of Canadian Idol. The Wiebes most recent album, The Hymns Collection, won Inspirational Album of the Year in 2012. A love offering will be taken.
• Leadership Meeting – Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
• Ladies Bible Study/Mom’s Group – Every Wednesday beginning this week – Jan. 29th at 10am in the Gym. All ladies and ages are welcome to join us. Bring a small snack to share (no nuts please).We will be studying Spiritual Gifts, passions and talents – come and discover yours! If you are able to help with babysitting a few kids, please email Pam Wideman at pwidemanphoto@gmail.com.
• Kids Club & Jr. Youth Bible Study– Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.
• Wednesday, 7:15 pm – Adult Bible studies: 1) The Gospel of John and 2) LifeKeys: a biblically grounded study designed to help uncover your unique blend of talents, spiritual gifts, passions, values and personality—all that God made you to be.
• Maple View Annual Meeting 2014 is on Saturday, February 1 at 1:00 p.m.  See you there!!
• MYF – Saturday Feb. 1st Snowboarding and skiing at Blue Mountain.

 

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Ladies Coffee Hour – Breakfast at Schmidtsville Restaurant on Saturday February 8th at 9am. Hear from our surprise speaker, enjoy some fellowship and bring a scarf to learn how to tie scarves in a fun way! Your payment of $13 can received up to the day of the breakfast, but it is important to sign-up before Feb. 3rd. Sign up on the bulletin board or by emailing Joyce Jantzi at kjjantzi@hotmail.com.
• Top 40 – Valentine Potluck, February 15 at 7 p.m.  Entertainment is the Greenwood Hill Blue Grass Band.
• Did you miss the LOVE & RESPECT conference?  Join us for a FREE viewing of the Love & Respect DVDs on Feb. 22nd at 9am in the sanctuary. This is for Maple View Church only and will be a full day (9-5) with a brown bag lunch at 12:30. No need to sign up – just come!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• Family Day Open House at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp– Feb. 17, from 10:00am-3:30pm – Come enjoy many free indoor and outdoor activities including sledding, skating, pretzel-making, crafts and much more! Please bring your own outdoor equipment. Some activities are weather dependent. Enjoy a hot lunch for $2/person or bring a bagged lunch (peanut-free). RSVP for this event by emailing info@hiddenacres.ca or calling (519) 625-8602.
• Tues. Feb. 18, 7:00 p.m.  Listowel Mennonite Church is hosting – Fashion for Freedom! An evening of fun and fashion with clothing and accessories made by women rescued from sex trafficking. Engage your passion for art, fashion, style and hospitality. Bring some friends, send the word out and support this worthwhile, and fun, project.
• Rockway Mennonite Collegiate will be hosting their annual Fund Raising Dinner at the school on Thursday February the 20 at 6:30 pm featuring student performers and a delicious meal. Tickets are $80 and include a $55 dollar tax receipt. To support the school and to reserve tickets contact Jackie Fackoury at 519-342-0007, ext. 3012 with credit card information or drop by the Main office any day between 8am and 4 pm. on or before February 14th.
• Heifer Sale, Friday February 21 @ Carson’s Auction, near Listowel. The 33rd annual Heifer Sale is just around the corner!  To sponsor or donate a heifer, contact Clarence Diefenbacher at 519-669-2164 or MCC at 519-745-8458. More info at mcco.ca/heifer-sale.

INFORMATION…

• Church Trustees are excepting tenders for janitor and lawn mowing.  Please hand in tenders no later than January 30.
• Marriage Milestones: On Sunday February 16^th Maple View will celebrate marriage by recognizing marriage milestones. Please let Diane (church secretary) know if you are celebrating your 1^st, 10^th, 20^th, 25^th, 30^th, 40^th, 50^th, 60^th, +    anniversary in 2014.
• Hey students! Interested in learning about Rockway, having a fun day at school and getting a FREE lunch? If you are currently in Grades 6 – 8, you are invited to visit Rockway for a day in February and March and learn more about why our students LOVE Rockway. Go to www.rockway.ca and look for the Shadow Day Registration link under the NEWS & Events tab. Further enquiries can be directed to Tom Bileski at admin@rockway.ca or by calling 519-342-0007 ext 3029.
• March Open House at Conrad Grebel University College Saturday, March 1, 2014, 9am-4pm Students! Are you interested in the University of Waterloo? The residence at Grebel is for students attending the uWaterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. Stop by to take a tour of the building, see the famous sky-bunks, feel the community atmosphere, and taste a home-cooked meal. Contact Rebecca Gibbins at 519-885-0220 x24264 or infocguc@uwaterloo.ca for more information. grebel.ca/visit

Announcements: Sunday, January 19, 2013

• Today we welcome the Bawina Family.  Father: Kyaw Thein Lian, Mother: Hung Lai San, Daughter: Christ Novel Sun.  They are joining us for the Worship Service along with Cung Bik Lian the interpreter from the Chin Mennonite Church.  We are planning a Rice Dish Fellowship Meal- hot or cold- soup, casserole or salad rice dish.  Be creative! Bring a dessert if you would like.  Any questions contact Joyce Jantzi, or Judy Bender.
• Kids Club – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.
• Wednesday, 7:15 pm – Adult Bible studies: 1) The Gospel of John and 2) LifeKeys: a biblically grounded study designed to help uncover your unique blend of talents, spiritual gifts, passions, values and personality—all that God made you to be.
• Moms Group/Ladies Bible Study starts on Thursday from 10 – 12 in the gym. All ladies are welcome. We are studying spiritual gifts, passions and talents. If you are able to volunteer to watch the kids, please talk to Pam Wideman.
• MYF – Friday night January 24 at 7:00 p.m. gym night at Steinman Mennonite Church.  Meet at the church at 6:30.

LOOKING AHEAD…

• Sunday January 26 – Jr.Youth tobogganing.  Everyone Please bring a topping for pizza and bottle of pop to share. Making pizza for lunch, tobogganing after. Pick kids up at 3. Any questions talk to Ruth or Becky.
• Sunday January 26^th, 7:30pm We will be hosting Covenant Award-winning artists, “The Wiebes”. Husband and wife duo, Shane and Angela, are frequent guests on 100 Huntley Street and Living Truth Television. You may even recognize Shane from his Top 5 finish on CTV’s second season of Canadian Idol. The Wiebes most recent album, The Hymns Collection, won Inspirational Album of the Year in 2012. A love offering will be taken.
• MYF – Saturday Feb. 1st Snowboarding and skiing at Blue Mountain.
• Top 40 – Valentine Potluck, February 15 at 7 p.m.  Entertainment is the Greenwood Hill Blue Grass Band.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• Christian Singles “The January activity for SOSA will be bowling, meeting at Riverside Lanes, New Hamburg, on Sunday January 26 at 2:00 PM.
  Please keep in mind the Valentines dinner which will be Feb 14. (going to “My Place” restaurant in New Hamburg. Please plan on wearing something red!)
• Family Day Open House at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp– Feb. 17, from 10:00am-3:30pm – a fun and relaxing day with your family. Come enjoy many free indoor and outdoor activities including sledding, skating, pretzel-making, crafts, ping-pong, a campfire, roasting bannock and much more! Please bring your own outdoor equipment. Some activities are weather dependent. Enjoy a hot lunch for $2/person or bring a bagged lunch (peanut-free). RSVP for this event by emailing info@hiddenacres.ca or calling (519) 625-8602. Please let us know if you are bringing your lunch or choosing the Hidden Acres lunch.
• Rockway Mennonite Collegiate will be hosting their annual Fund Raising Dinner at the school on Thursday February the 20 at 6:30 pm featuring student performers (Music and the Sears Festival performance by drama students) and a delicious meal. Tickets are $80 and include a $55 dollar tax receipt. To support the school and to reserve tickets contact Jackie Fackoury at 519-342-0007, ext. 3012 with credit card information or drop by the Main office any day between 8am and 4 pm. on or before February 14th.
• Heifer Sale, Friday February 21 @ Carson’s Auction, near Listowel. The 33rd annual Heifer Sale is just around the corner!  To sponsor or donate a heifer, contact Clarence Diefenbacher at 519-669-2164 or MCC at 519-745-8458. More info at mcco.ca/heifer-sale.

INFORMATION…

• Church Trustees are excepting tenders for janitor and lawn mowing.  Please hand in tenders no later than January 30.
• Annual committee reports for 2013 are due!  A memo has been sent to individuals who are to submit a committee report for the annual meeting.  Please have your report to Amanda Roes (church mailbox) by January 19, 2014.
• Marriage Milestones: On Sunday February 16^th Maple View will celebrate marriage by recognizing marriage milestones. Please let Diane (church secretary) know if you are celebrating your 1^st, 10^th, 20^th, 25^th, 30^th, 40^th, 50^th, 60^th, +    anniversary in 2014.
• Sarah Kuepfer has withdrawn her membership from Maple View; we continue to value her as a sister in Christ and hold her in our prayers.
• Mennonite Savings and Credit Union is currently seeking a Senior Account Manager at our Elmira 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 January 12, 2014

THIS WEEK…

Tonight, 7:30 pm at Mapleview there will be a young adults praise celebration. Refreshments following the service, come out for an evening of praise and worship!

Monday, the girl’s club will be going to Amanda Cressman’s for a party. Meet at the church at 6:30 or contact Heather, Donna, or Sarah for a ride. The girl’s are welcome to bring piano books for a mini music recital.

Kids Club – Wednesday, 7-8:30p.m.

Wednesday, 7:15 pm – Adult Bible studies: 1) The Gospel of John and 2) LifeKeys: a biblically grounded study designed to help uncover your unique blend of talents, spiritual gifts, passions, values and personality—all that God made you to be.

All Mapleview musicians are reminded about the Praise Team practice on Thursday at 7:30pm in the sanctuary. If you are not currently on a team, this is a good opportunity to practice with us before joining! We are especially in need of drummers and bass guitarists but everyone is welcome! Questions? Ask Tania Leis, Jordan Jantzi or Pam Wideman.

Missions Meeting – Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at the church.

MYF Retreat at Hidden Acres Camp. January 17-19^th. Jason Erb (Youth Pastor) will be our resource person.** Please give your name to Jacob and payment ASAP. One night $72.50, two nights $92.00 (includes stay, resource person, and shared food costs).

LOOKING AHEAD…

Meet the Bawina Family Sunday January 19th @ MV.  Father: Kyaw Thein Lian, Mother: Hung Lai San, Daughter: Christ Novel Sun.  They will be joining us for the Worship Service along with Cung Bik Lian the interpreter from the Chin Mennonite Church.  We are planning a Rice Dish Fellowship Meal- hot or cold- soup, casserole or salad rice dish.  Be creative! Bring a dessert if you would like.  Any questions contact Joyce Jantzi, or Judy Bender.

Sunday January 26 – Jr.Youth tobogganing.  Everyone Please bring a topping for pizza and bottle of pop to share. Making pizza for lunch, tobogganing after. Pick kids up at 3. Any questions talk to Ruth or Becky.

Sunday January 26^th, 7:30pm We will be hosting Covenant Award-winning artists, “The Wiebes”. Husband and wife duo, Shane and Angela, are frequent guests on 100 Huntley Street and Living Truth Television. You may even recognize Shane from his Top 5 finish on CTV’s second season of Canadian Idol. The Wiebes most recent album, The Hymns Collection, won Inspirational Album of the Year in 2012. A love offering will be taken.

 COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday, January 18, 7:00 pm – Spirit Break Out Worship Service at Riverdale Mennonite Church, a monthly community worship service to encounter Jesus through the power of his Holy Spirit.  This will be a time of singing, prayer, and a testimony shared by Norm and Florence Kehl, founders of the House of Blessing in Stratford.

Christian Singles “The January activity for SOSA will be bowling, meeting at Riverside Lanes, New Hamburg, on Sunday January 26 at 2:00 PM. Please keep in mind the Valentines dinner which will be Feb 14. (going to “My Place” restaurant in New Hamburg. Please plan on wearing something red!)

Family Day Open House at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp– Feb. 17, from 10:00am-3:30pm – a fun and relaxing day with your family. Come enjoy many free indoor and outdoor activities including sledding, skating, pretzel-making, crafts, ping-pong, a campfire, roasting bannock and much more! Please bring your own outdoor equipment. Some activities are weather dependent. Enjoy a hot lunch for $2/person or bring a bagged lunch (peanut-free). RSVP for this event by emailing info@hiddenacres.ca or calling (519) 625-8602. Please let us know if you are bringing your lunch or choosing the Hidden Acres lunch.

Heifer Sale, Friday February 21 @ Carson’s Auction, near Listowel. The 33rd annual Heifer Sale is just around the corner!  To sponsor or donate a heifer, contact Clarence Diefenbacher at 519-669-2164 or MCC at 519-745-8458. More info at mcco.ca/heifer-sale.

INFORMATION…

Annual committee reports for 2013 are due!  A memo has been sent to individuals who are to submit a committee report for the annual meeting.  Please have your report to Amanda Roes (saroes25@hotmail.com or church mailbox) by January 19, 2014.

February is Gospel Echoes Read-a-Thon Month. Today your children are bringing home a letter explaining the event. Stapled to the back of the letter is a parent consent form.  If you wish for your child(ren) to participate, please sign it and return to Jr. Sunday School Superintendents by next Sunday, January 19.    The money raised will be used to provide Bible Study courses for men and women in prison. $1 raised- one Bible Study book, $25 raised – eight Bible study books and an Award Bible.

YOU & MCC – doing good things!  Come be a part of the team at MCC! We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant and 3 persons for leadership positions (Associate Director, Revenue Development Director and Financial Controller). More info at serve.mcc.org.

Be a seed of change in Haiti!  MCC has been working in Haiti since 1958 with a significant focus on reforestation. You can support this important work and be a seed of change in Haiti with the Trees of Hope learning tour June 20-30, 2014. For more information and to register visit mcco.ca/treesofhope.

Announcements: Sunday, January 5, 2014

THIS WEEK…

Leadership meeting – Tuesday January 7, 7:30 pm

Mom’s Group – Wednesday, 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.

Wednesday, January 8, 7:15 pm – New adult Bible studies begin: 1) The Gospel of John and 2) LifeKeys: a biblically grounded study designed to help uncover your unique blend of talents, spiritual gifts, passions, values and personality—all that God made you to be.

MYF are going to the new MCC warehouse/thrift shop on Friday January10th from 7pm until 9pm.  We will be meeting at the church and leaving at 6:20 or meet at the Wilmot Rec Center at 6:30.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Sunday Evening: January 26 – Concert by Shane and Angela Weibe.

Sunday, January 12, 10:45 am – Healing service with opportunity for prayer.

Monday January 13, the girl’s club will be going to Amanda Cressman’s for a party. Meet at the church at 6:30 or contact Heather, Donna, or Sarah for a ride. The girl’s are welcome to bring piano books for a mini music recital.

MYF Retreat at Hidden Acres Camp. January 17-19^th. Jason Erb (Youth Pastor) will be our resource person. Please give your name to Jacob and payment ASAP. One night $72.50, two nights $92.00 (includes stay, resource person, and shared food costs).

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wellesley Blood Donor Clinic, Monday Jan. 6, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf Street. Sponsored by The Mennonite Disaster Services.

Fathers & Kids Retreat: January 17-19, at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp.  For more information and to register visit www.slmc.ca/retreats or call 519-422-3200

Join Conrad Grebel friends and alumni for An Evening with Bruce Cockburn, a musician and social activist who has inspired many generations of Grebel students and alumni. Tickets are $39/$49 and will make an excellent Christmas gift! The concert takes place in the Humanities Theatre at the University of Waterloo on Thursday, February 13, at 8:00pm. Get your tickets from the Theatre Centre box office (theatrecentre.uwaterloo.ca/boxoffice.php) or by phone: 519-888-4908 www.uwaterloo.ca/grebel/cockburn

Family Day Open House at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp– Feb. 17, from 10:00am-3:30pm – a fun and relaxing day with your family. Come enjoy many free indoor and outdoor activities including sledding, skating, pretzel-making, crafts, ping-pong, a campfire, roasting bannock and much more! Please bring your own outdoor equipment. Some activities are weather dependent. Enjoy a hot lunch for $2/person or bring a bagged lunch (peanut-free). RSVP for this event by emailing info@hiddenacres.ca or calling (519) 625-8602. Please let us know if you are bringing your own lunch or choosing the Hidden Acres lunch.

Women’s Retreat: February 28-March 2 at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp.  Skating on the lake, relaxing in the sauna, enjoying a massage, snowshoeing through the woods, stargazing on a horse drawn sleigh ride and savouring exceptional food.  Resource person Tanya Dyck Steinmann. For more information and to register visit www.slmc.ca/retreats or call 519-422-3200.