March 6, 2022

Tally Maust • March 4, 2022

First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio March 6, 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__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Lent 2022

Seeking God's Ways

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways

says the LORD.--Isaiah 55:8

Lent 1:  From Security to Generosity


Prelude: "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart"--Joe Miller & Mike Gehman

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus: As we see God's way, we move from prioritizing our personal security to living with generosity toward our neighbors.


~Gathering~


Time of Meditation: "Down to the River to Prays"--Joe Miller & Mike Gehman

Call to Worship:

L: Together we seek the way of God,

P:  through the wilderness of Lent, through the wilderness of life.

L:  We crave the safety of God's shelter,

P:  the cool comfort of the divine shadow, the security of the holy fortress.

L:  God offers the care of angels,

P:  the gentleness of creation the protection of love.

L:  God is generous to all who call on the holy name,

All:  so come, let us seek God's way of generosity.

Invocation:


Hymn of Gathering:

"Come, thou Almighty King" Hymnal a Worship Book #47


~Prayer & Praise~


Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Sharing Our Joys & Concerns:

Lenten Prayer of Confession: (adapted from Isaiah 55)

L:  Holy One, we seek you while you may be found.

P:  We call upon you while you are near.

L:  Have mercy on us, O God, for our thoughts are not your thoughts and our ways are not your ways.

P:  Forgive us for seeking security.  Lead us into your way of generosity.

L:  As we walk with Christ on this Lenten journey, let us see you way more clearly,

All:  and follow your way more faithfully.

Prayer:


Hymn of Praise:

"Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" Hymnal a Worship Book #110


~Hearing God's Word~


Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Message: "Facing Temptations and Testings"--by Mike Gehman


~Response & Sending~


Responsive Reading:

Leader:  Your ways, O God, are higher than our ways.

People:  Your thoughts are higher than our thoughts.

Leader:  We seek God's ways.

All:  Lord, move us from our ways of clinging to security to your ways of generous living.


Hymn of Response:

"Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God" Hymnal a Worship Book #324

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)

Offering Prayer:


Sending Hymn:

"The Lord Lift You Up" Sing the Journey #73


Sending Words:

Postlude: "In the Garden"--Joe Miller & Mike Gehman

Words of Dismissal:


THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS AND PRAYS FOR________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

For God's transformation in us.

       Gene Miller, Bertie Showers, Bill and Jean Flinner, the Ukrainians

For the beautiful altar this morning.

MMN: Mennonite Mission Network praises God for the safety of its personnel and partners in Burkina Faso during January's coup d'etat.  Pray for peace , both on the national level and in the increasing number of communities impacted by Islamist militant violence.  May Mennonite churches witness to God's peace.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-Bethel College, North Newton, KS:  Pray for Bethel College students and faculty during spring break, March 6-12, especially for safe travel, good health, and plenty of rest.  Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA:  Pray for the students from EMU who will be serving in organizations in Washington DC that are supporting food insecurity and homelessness initiatives.


FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Next Week's Texts: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Luke 13:31-35; Philippians 3:17-4:1

Harbor of Hope: This month's items are Paper Products and are due on March 23rd

March Mission Projects: Harbor of Hope: Paper products

Hygiene Kits:  Thank you for your generous donation of 25 kits for MCC.

Easter Flowers:  The sign-up sheets are on the mailbox table.  The last date to order is March 13.

MC-USA: Mennonite Education Agency of Mennonite Church USA has released its free Lent at Home 2022 worship guide and calendar.  There are copies on the table by the mailboxes.


WORSHIP                                                                                                                                9:30-10:30_____________________________________________________________________________

Greeters:                                                                                                                                 Tyler & Jaden Murphy

Minister:                                                                                                                                 Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                                                   April Shupe

Song Leader:                                                                                                                          April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                                                                 Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                                                                     Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                                                                            Leadership Team


THIS WEEK______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

March 10th     Worship Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m.

March 13th       Gene Miller has a Birthday


UPCOMING EVENTS________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

March 13th            Harbor of Hope items due: Paper Products

March 25th            Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

March 29th            Homeless Shelter Meal 6:00 p.m.

April   6th               Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

April 10th               Palm Sunday

April 14th               Maundy Thursday

April 15th               Good Friday

April 16th               Holy Saturday

April 17th               Easter Sunday

April 22-23              Ohio MCC Comforter Bash

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

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

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

May   8th                Mother's Day

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

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

May 30th                 Memorial Day

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


NEXT WEEK_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Greeters:                                                                                                            Mike & Kristy Keim

Minister:                                                                                                             Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                                Tally Maust

Song Leader:                                                                                                      April Shupe

Head Usher:                                                                                                       Leadership Team


CHURCH LEADERSHIP_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHURCH:

Pastor:  Mike Gehman

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


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. 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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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