6th Sunday of Easter

Tally Maust • May 20, 2022

6th Sunday of Easter

Let all the Peoples Praise You


First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio May 22, 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                                                                                                                                                         


6th Sunday of Easter

Let all the Peoples Praise You


Prelude: "Wonderful Words of Life"--arr. Lloyd Larson

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus Statement:  Whoever loves Jesus will keep his

words, words that are sent from God.  Jesus tells the

disciples he loves them with peace, to not let their

hearts be troubled or afraid.  The Holy Spirit is

coming.


~Gathering~


 Time of Meditation: "I Love to Tell the Story"--arr. Mary McDonald

Call to Worship:

L:  Jesus said, "The Kingdom of heaven has drawn near."

P:  God is here, with us now.

L:  Jesus said, "I will come and make my home with those who love me."

P:  God is here, with us now.

L:  Jesus said, "The Holy Spirit will come, and teach you, and remind you."

P:  God is here, with us now.

L:  Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you."

P:  God is here, with us now.

All:  We join our hearts in worship, knowing God's presence is with us always.


Hymn of Gathering:

"The Lord is in His Holy Temple" Mennonite Hymnal (rust) #620

(1st time solo; 2nd all together)


Invocation:



~Prayer & Praising~


Congregational Prayers / Praise:

Ending Prayer:


Hymn of Praise:

"Crown Him with Many Crowns" Hymnal a Worship Book #116


~Hearing God's Word~


Scripture: John 14:23-29

Message: "Between the Resurrection and Pentecost"--by Ernie Hershberger


~Response & Sending~


Hymn of Response:

"Healer of Our Every Ill" Hymnal a Worship Book #377

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)

Offering Prayer:


Sending Hymn:

"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" Hymnal a Worship Book #592


Benediction:

L:  Our God, who is gracious, sends us out to be a blessing.

P:  With our hearts, we will sing God's praises; with our hands, we will sing God's praises.

L:  Jesus, who is our Brother, sends us to be with others.

P:  We will comfort all whose hearts are troubled; we will go to help all who cry our to us.

L:  The Holy Spirit who is our Advocate, sends us into a broken world.

P:  We will work for justice for all who are oppressed; we will teach songs of hope to all who despair.

All:  Send us, abide with us, that the Father may be glorified and our joy be made full.  Amen.


Postlude: "Amen"--arr. Mark Hayes


Words of Dismissal:


THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS & PRAYS FOR                                                                                                                                             

For God's leading in our lives.

For the sunny weather we have had these last few days.

The Maust family; continued prayers for the people of Ukraine; For the people involved in the shooting at Buffalo, New York; Tammi & Matt Wengerd

MMN: Brian and Noelia Fox of Mennonite Mission Network visit the Mennonite church in Barcelona, Spain, monthly.  Pray that God will protect the Fox family on the roads, as they make the seven-hour drive form their home in Burgos.  Pray also for the congregation in Barcelona as they discern their next avenues of ministry.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-MennoniteEducation Agency's Seminario Biblico Anabautista Hispano (Hispanic Anabaptist Biblical Seminary--SeBAH):  Pray for the new people who are enrolling in SeBAH's Pastoral Ministry course this term.  Let us also pray to God for the students and for Patricia Uruena, who teaches the class from Barranqilla, Columbia.


FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER                                                                                                                                                   

Next Week's Texts: Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97 (1); Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26

Harbor of Hope: This month's items are Laundry & Cleaning Supplies, and are due on May 25.

Mission Projects for May: Harbor of Hope: Laundry & Cleaning Supplies; Homeless Shelter Meal May 31 6:00 p.m.


WORSHIP                                                                                9:30-10:30                                                                                                       

Greeters:                                                                                  Herb & Helene Torgler

Minister:                                                                                   Ernie Hershberger

Worship Leader:                                                                      Jean Flinner

Song Leader:                                                                            April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                  Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                     Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                             Monk Yoder


THIS WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                     

May 24          Hannah & Mike Gehman's Wedding Anniversary

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

May 26          Brad Shupe has a Birthday

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


UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                       

May 30          Memorial Day

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

June   1         Worship Committee Meeting 2:00p.m.

June   1         Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

June   4         Tyler Murphy's Graduation Party 2-6p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

June 14          Flag Day

June 19         Father's Day

June 22         Harbor of Hope: Cereal

June 24         Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

July   6           Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

July 10          Winklepleck Grove Service with "The Lovedays"

July 10          Music Fest behind the Fire Station

July 27          Harbor of Hope items: Paper Products

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


NEXT WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Greeters:                                                                               Lizzie Keim, Keo Sixiengmay

Minister:                                                                                Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                  Bruce Stauffer

Song Leader:                                                                        April Shupe

Head Usher:                                                                          Monk Yoder


CHURCH LEADERSHIP                                                                                                                                                                                   

CHURCH:

Pastor: Mike Gehman

Pastor's Hours: 9:30am-2:30pm

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


CONGREGATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM:

Chairperson: Mike Keim

Office Contact: Linda Yoder

Mission Contact: Reno Stevanus

Trustees Contact: Dan Hostetler

Secretary Contact: Amy Stauffer-McNutt







 



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First Mennonite Church Sugarcreek, Ohio June 21, 2026 Happy Father’s Day! Worship: 9:30 am Coffee & Fellowship Time: 10:30 am We believe in Jesus and take his life, teachings, death and resurrection as the model for how we live and the message we proclaim. ***************************************­ We seek to be a caring and discerning community, the gathered body of Christ, that welcomes all to join in worship, study, and service. ****************************************** We embody God’s transforming and redeeming Spirit in the world through our prophetic witness and action. THE CHURCH WORSHIPS TOGETHER God’s Faithfulness ~Gathering~ Prelude: “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” -arr. John Carter Welcome& Announcements Focus Statement: In Psalm 100:5, the psalmist declares that the Lord is good and his love endures forever, and his faithfulness continues through all generations. We have seen the many ways said that God has shown his love and faithfulness to us through the years, as followers of Jesus Christ and as believers who worship together as First Mennonite Church. How can we live and share about God’s love and great faithfulness in our lives, as we continue to follow Christ today? Time of Meditation: “Trust and Obey” -arr. Johanna Miller Call to Worship: Leader: Let us worship the eternal God, the Source of love and Life, who creates us. People: Let us worship Jesus Christ, the risen one who lives among us. All: To the one true God be praise, in all times and places, through the grace of Jesus Christ. Invocation Hymn of Gathering : HWB 71 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee ~Praising & Praying~ Psalm Litany: Psalm 89:1-8 (NIV) Leader: I will sing of the LORD’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. People: I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself. Leader: You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, People: ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’ Leader: The heavens praise your wonders, LORD, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. People: For who in the skies above can compare with the LORD? Who is like the LORD among the heavenly beings? Leader: In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him. People: Who is like you, LORD God Almighty? All: You, LORD, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. 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Postlude: “A Gaelic Blessing” -John Rutter Deep peace of the running wave to you, Deep peace of the flowing air to you, Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace of the shining stars to you, Deep peace of the gentle night to you, Moon and stars pour their healing light on you, Deep peace of Christ, of Christ the light of the world to you, Deep peace of Christ to you. Sending Words WORSHIP 9:30-10:30 Pastor: Mike Gehman Worship Leader: Bruce Stauffer Pianist: Suzanne Stauffer Usher: Mike Keim FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER Mission Project for June: My Coins Count Each year, coins and bills collected by children, families and churches along with matches add up to more than $600,000 toward MCC’s work around the world. Your coins (and bills and checks!) count! The money collected will be sent to the MCC Relief Sale held at Mt. Hope on July 10 th -11 th and go toward MCC water, education and/or food projects. Please stay for the Congregational Meeting today following worship. 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