April 12, 2026

Easter Two: Christ Speaks Peace

First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio

April 12, 2026

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

~Gathering~

Prelude: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”

- arr. Anna Laura Page

Welcome& Announcements

Focus Statement:

Jesus told his disciples of his betrayal, death on the cross, and that he would rise again on the third day. They heard the words, but when the reality of these events happened, they fled, and hid in fear of what may happen next. They needed to see Jesus Christ, in his scarred, resurrected body, to again find the hope and peace that only he can bring. As followers of Christ, there are times when we face trials, loss, and difficult things that can cause us to become fearful, weary, and lack hope in believing God’s promises in his word. How can we see and experience the resurrected Christ in our lives today? What brings you peace and hope, to carry on in your journey of faith?

Time of Meditation: “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

- arr. Anna Laura Page

Call to Worship: (written by Joanna Harader)

Leader: We know that God is always with us,

People: So we come this morning to remind ourselves that

we are with God.

Leader: In this time of worship,

People: May our hearts be glad;

Leader: May our souls rejoice;

People: May our bodies rest secure.

Leader: God shows us the path of life

All: And in God’s presence there is fullness of joy. We are

so glad to be together in God’s presence.

Invocation

Hymn of Gathering: HWB 16 God is here among us

~Praising & Praying~

Psalm Reading: Psalm 16:1-11 (NLT)

Hymn of Praise: HWB 46 I sing the mighty power of God

Prayers of the People

Easter Hymn: HWB 269 Thine is the Glory

~Hearing God’s Word~

Scripture: John 20: 19-23

Message: “From Fear to Peace”

~Responding~

Hymn of Response: HWB 356 Breathe on me Breath of

God

(the offering will be collected and brought forth at this time)

Offering Prayer

~Sending~

Sending Hymn: VT 810 Go, My Friends, in Grace

Benediction

Postlude: “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” - arr. Lloyd Larson

Sending Words

WORSHIP 9:30-10:30

Minister: Mike Gehman

Worship Leader: Kristy Keim

Pianist: Suzanne Stauffer

Usher: Leadership Team

FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER

Mission Project for April: After a devastating fire we have set up a fund to help Amy, Paul, and Gretta Stauffer-McNutt through this difficult time. If you would like to donate, mark your donation for the Amy Stauffer-McNutt fire fund.

There is a Celebration of Life for Nathan Miller on Sunday, May 3^rd at Brethren Woods Camp, Pine Grove, 4896 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, VA, 22832

Viola Miller Address: Park Place, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, 1285 Shank Drive #336, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS FOR

Tabatha Murphy: Dylan and Jaden are getting married on Wednesday.

Bruce Stauffer: I visited Bob Gerber and he seems to be getting along alright and should be able to move here soon.

THE CHURCH PRAYS FOR

Tabatha Murphy: Mike Marion passed away this past week.

Sue Stauffer: The Cahill’s are stable at this point but won’t have family over for Easter. Also, Amy is having a hard time and needs our prayers.

April Shupe: Dottie’s funeral was on Saturday, prayers for her family.

Helene Torgler: Bev’s Paul had a mini stroke and is allergic to the medication that he needs.

Linda Yoder: Friend Savana had a son, Colton, who has heart and intestine issues.

THIS WEEK