2nd Sunday of Easter

We Are Witnesses

First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio April 24, 2022

Worship: 9:30-10:30

Fellowship Time: 10:30-11:00

Sunday School: 11:00-12:00

We believe in Jesus and take his life, teachings, death and resurrection

as the model for how we live and the message we proclaim.

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We seek to be a caring and discerning community,

the gathered body of Christ,

that welcomes all to join in worship, study, and service.

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We embody God's transforming and redeeming Spirit in the world

through our prophetic witness and action.

THE CHURCH WORSHIPS TOGETHER__________________________________________________________________________________________

2ND Sunday of Easter

We are Witnesses

Prelude: "The Church's One Foundation" - arr. Mark Hayes

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus:  A life of faith is a life of fruitfulness.  Even as we are in the

business of changing the world, we are being transformed too.

Wherever we are the discipleship journey, we can make an impact.

So, how full of fruit is your basket?

~Gathering~

Time of Meditation: "How Can I Keep From Singing" - arr. Barbara Boertje

Call to Worship:

Leader:  This is the day the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

People:  This is the day that the stone is cast aside and the mantle of darkness is torn away.

Leader:  God has swallowed up death forever and brushed our tears away.

People:  This is the day of salvation.

Leader:  Be glad and rejoice - the Lord of Light has come and reigns Forever.  Christ is risen!

People:  Christ is risen indeed!

All:  Alleluia!  Alleluia!

Invocation:

Hymn of Gathering:

"This is the Day the Lord Has Made" Hymnal a Worship Book #642

~Prayer & Praising~

Psalm Reading: Psalm 118:14-26

Congregational Prayers & Praise:

Ending Prayer:

Hymn of Praise:

"Christ Is Our Cornerstone" Hymnal a Worship Book #43

~Hearing God's Word~

Scripture: Luke 24:44-49

Scripture: Acts 5: "A Resurrection Report" - by Brad Shupe

Meditation Response: "Obey My Voice" - Suzanne Stauffer on piano

Message:  "Fear & Doubt" - by Mike Gehman

~Response & Sending~

Hymn of Response:

"Strong, Righteous Man of Galilee" Hymnal a Worship Book #540

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)

Offering Prayer:

Sending Hymn:

"Be Thou My Vision" Hymnal a Worship Book #545 vs. 1,2,4,5

Benediction:

Postlude: "Ye, Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim" - arr. Craig Curry

Words of Dismissal:

THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS AND PRAYS FOR___________________________________________________________________________________

For celebrating the risen Lord!

Sue Stauffer, Keo and Tahn Sixiengmay, Susan Showers, Matt & Tammy Wengerd

MMN: Mennonite Mission Network requests prayer for Colleen and Pablo Fast, who have been asked by leadership of the Paz Church in Brazil to help shepherd a congregation in Apul for about eight months.  Pray for the Fasts as they transition from their home along the Purus River to a new culture that focuses on cattle-raising and lumber.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-Bluffton (OH) University: This is the last week of regular classes before spring semester finals and Commencement.  Please pray for Bluffton University students as they finish the semester, and especially pray for our graduates as they reach a new chapter in their lives.  The City School, Philadelphia, PA: Please pray for our upper campus.

FMC LIVES TOGETHER IN DISCIPLESHIP_______________________________________________________________________________________

Next Week's Texts: Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 (19)

Harbor of Hope: This month's items are Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta and is due on April 27th .

Mission Projects for April: MCC Relief Kits; Harbor of Hope: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta; Collection for Garaway's Released Time Education

WORSHIP                                                                                                          9:30-10:30                                                                                                                                                         

Greeters:                                                                                                                           Lizzie Keim, Keo Sixiengmay

Minister:                                                                                                                            Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                                            Tally Maust

Song Leader:                                                                                                                    April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                                                            Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                                                                Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                                                                      Herb Torgler

THIS WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

April 27          Harbor of Hope items due: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta

April 29          Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

May   1             Herb & Helene Torgler's Wedding Anniversary

UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

May   4            Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

May   5             Cinco de Mayo

May   8             Mother's Day

May 25            Harbor of Hope items due:  Laundry & Cleaning Supplies

May 27            Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

May 30             Memorial Day

May 31            Homeless Shelter Meal 6:00 p.m.

NEXT WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Greeters:                                                                                                                     Bruce & Sue Stauffer

Minister:                                                                                                                      Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                                      Julie Gerber

Song Leader:                                                                                                              April Shupe

Head Usher:                                                                                                               Monk Yoder

CHURCH lEADERSHIP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

CHURCH:

Pastor: Mike Gehman

Pastor's Hours: Wednesday 9:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.

Secretary: Tally Maust

Phone: 1-330-852-2822

Email: pastor@firstmennonitesugarcreek.com

Website: http//fmcsugarcreekoh.org

Address:

113 W. Main St.    P.O. Box 250

Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681

CONGREGATIOINAL LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Chairperson:  Mike Keim

Office Contact: Linda Yoder

Mission Contact: Reno Stevanus

Trustees Contact: Dan Hostetler

Secretary Contact: Amy Stauffer-McNutt