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First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio

August 17, 2025

 

 

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.

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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


~Gathering~


Prelude: "He, Watching Over Israel"

                                 - Mendelsohn, arr. Jan Sanborn

 

Welcome& Announcements

 

Focus Statement: 

Jesus told his disciples not to be anxious about things like having enough food and clothing and worrying about how long we will live.  He told them of God’s care for the birds, and the work of His loving hand seen in beautiful flowers he creates. Jesus reminded them that the Father knew their needs and would provide for them, and that their hearts should be set on seeking God’s kingdom first. How can we grow in learning to seek God’s Kingdom first, as we live out our calling to follow Christ today?

 

Time of Meditation: "God So Loved the World"

                                                    - Stainer, arr. Jan Sanborn

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.

      Leader: Let us worship the Spirit, the Holy Fire, who renews

                     us.

         ALL:  To the one true God pe praise in all times and places,

                    through the grace of Jesus Christ.

 

Invocation

 

Hymn of Gathering: HWB 17 We Gather Together

 

~Praying & Praising~

  

Psalm 138:1-8  

 

Hymn of Praise:  HWB 66 O Worship the King

 

Prayers of the People

 

~Hearing God’s Word~

   

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32


Message:  “What If?”


~Responding~

   

Hymn of Response: HWB 324 Seek Ye First

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)

 

Offering Prayer


~Sending~

   

Sending Hymn:  HWB 426 Abide, O Dearest Jesus

 

Benediction

 

Postlude: "Jesus Loves Me" - arr. Joel Raney

 

Sending Words

 

WORSHIP                                                               9:30-10:30  

Minister:                                                                          Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                           Tabby Murphy

Pianist:                                                                                Sue Stauffer             

Usher:                                                                                 Herb Torgler

 

THE CHURCH PRAYS FOR       

Mike Gehman: Brianna, who is 32 weeks pregnant had to go to the hospital with some bleeding.

Reno Stevenus: John Debrule passed away this week, prayers for family and friends.

April Shupe: Mitch Showers had a bad fall that caused a gash on his head which built up with blood and will need surgery.

Sue Stauffer: Keo had appendicitis and is dealing with other health issues. Also, Bruce is having serious depressive episode.

Bertie Showers: Had a celebration of life for brother Ken Mast at Martins creek church, 75 people attended.

 

THIS WEEK

Aug. 20th         Happy Birthday, Reno Stevanus

Aug. 21st         Happy Birthday, Bambi Maurer

Aug. 22nd        Happy Anniversary, Brad & April Shupe


UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 31st                     Music Fest @ Union Hill Church

Sept. 19th-21st             Women’s Retreat @ Camp Friedenswald

Sept. 26th-27th            Swiss Festival

 

NEXT WEEK

Guest Minister:                                                                          Darcy Miller                

Worship Leader:                                                                        Brad Shupe

Head Usher:                                                                                Herb Torgler

 

LAST WEEK

Attendance:                                                                       14

                                                                                   

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

   Pastor’s Hours: Wednesday 9:30 am-2:30 pm

   Church Secretary: Tabatha Murphy

   Church Phone: 1-330-852-2822

   Email: office@firstmennonitesugarcreek.com

   Website: http//fmcsugarcreekoh.org

   Address: 113 W. Main St. P.O. Box 250 Sugarcreek, OH  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. Hymn of Praise: HWB 70 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Prayers of the People Hymn of Praise: HWB 327 Great is Thy Faithfulness ~Hearing God’s Word~ Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1--14 Message: “God’s love and faithfulness abounds…passing it on” ~Responding~ Hymn of Response: HWB 338 I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous (the offering will be brought forward) Offering Prayer ~Sending~ Sending Hymn: HWB 420 Heart with Loving Heart United Benediction: Leader: We go now with faith, trusting God’s Spirit to guide us; People: We go now with hope, waiting for the fullness of Christ’s reign. Leader: We go now with love, resting in God’s care and the care of God’s people. All: We go out with joy: to listen and speak, to sing and suffer, to proclaim good news, and give glory to God. 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. Remember: No church at FMC next Sunday, June 28 th . THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS FOR Melanie Blauch Archer: We went to Panama Beach to watch my granddaughter get married. Sue Stauffer: Greta and Issac are going to high school camp at Camp Friedenswald. THE CHURCH PRAYS FOR Melanie Blauch Archer: Cousin’s wife, Tammy was diagnosed with a mass in her chest. Also, Sony has passed away, prayers for family and friends. THIS WEEK June 24 th Happy Birthday, Bob Barnes June 26 th Happy Birthday, Helene Torgler June 28 th Visitation Sunday (No church at FMC) UPCOMING EVENTS July 3 rd Happy Anniversary, Dan & Amy Hostetler July 24 th Kick-Off 100 th Anniversary Event: Ice Cream Social IN TWO WEEKS: Worship Leader (7/5): Kristy Keim Head Usher: Leadership Team LAST WEEK Attendance: 27 Offering: $1195 My Coins Count: $35.25 CHURCH LEADERSHIP Pastor’s Hours: Wednesday 9:30 am-2:30 pm Church Secretary: Tabatha Murphy Church Phone: 1-330-852-2822 Email: office@firstmennonitesugarcreek.com Website: http//fmcsugarcreekoh.org Address: 113 W. Main St. P.O. Box 250 Sugarcreek, OH 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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