May 12, 2024

May 10, 2024

appy Mother’s Day!

 

First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio

May 12, 2024

 

 

Worship: 9:30 – 10:30

Fellowship Time: 10:30-12:00

 

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_____________________

Jesus With Us, Always

 

~Gathering~

Prelude “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” -arr. Marilynn Ham

 

Welcome & Announcements

 

A Blessing of the Comforters for MCC

 

Focus Statement:

After his resurrection Jesus revealed that he was with his disciples in new and sometimes surprising ways. He met them walking down a road. He entered locked rooms and spoke words of peace and faith. He calmed fearful hearts and helped them grow in faith through their doubt and unbelief. Today, Jesus is still with us, ready to meet us and walk with us, through times of fear, doubt,

sorrow, things unknown. He promises to be with us always, “...I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”

(Matthew 28: 20b)

 

Time of Meditation  “How Can I Keep From Singing”

                                                                                -arr. Larry Shackley

 

   Call To Worship:

       One: God made the world and everyone in it.

     Many: Our life and breath come from God.

        One: God made all nations under heaven

     Many: We are all God’s offspring.

        One: Search for God in our time of worship.

     Many: When we search, we find God near. Amen!

     

   Invocation

 

   Hymn of Gathering: VT 182 I Sing the Mighty Power of God

 

~Praising & Praying~

   Advice From Our Mothers

 

   Prayer:

     God, our Creator, we give you thanks for those who have

     been mothers for us. Help us inherit from them that which

     will make us more fully your people. Where they have

     offered us blessings of love, may we incorporate those gifts

     into our lives. Where they have hurt us or fallen short of our

     expectations, may we learn from them, that we might not

     repeat their mistakes. May the honor we convey toward our

     mothers reflect the honor that we feel toward you. Amen.

 

   Hymn: VT 518 Like A Mother Who Has Borne Us

   

   Prayers of the People

     Prayer Hymn VT 682 Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying

      Ending Prayer  (ending with the Lord’s Prayer, together)

All: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy

        kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

        Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our

         trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

         And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

         For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

          forever. Amen!

 

~Hearing God’s Word~

Scripture:  John 14:15-21, Matthew 28:20b

 

Hymn: VT 596 Don’t Be Afraid

 

Message: “Always With Us”

 

~Responding~

Hymn of Response: VT 641 And I Will Raise You Up

                                        Refrain – All; Verses – April & Mike

(the offering will be brought forward)

                                   

Offering Prayer

~Sending~

Benediction

 

Sending Hymn: VT 839 Go, My Friends, In Peace (vs. B)

 

Postlude “Ain-a That Good News” -arr. John Carter

 

Sending Words

 

 WORSHIP                                                                           9:30-10:30 

   Minister:                                                                    Mike Gehman

   Worship Leader:                                                            Julie Gerber

   Song Leader:                                                                   April Shupe

   Organist:                                                             Margaret Cheslock   

   Pianist:                                                                    Suzanne Stauffer

   Head Usher:                                                                   Monk Yoder 

 

   FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER_____________

   Mission Project for May: Connections Thrift Store in Kidron needs a

   new building for storage; drop your marked offering in the offering

   plate.

   Harbor of Hope for May: Laundry & Cleaning Supplies

 

   Next Sunday (Pentecost) our prayers of the people will be expanded.

   We will be praying for four different things: 1) Our church, 2)

   Ourselves and those we love (concerns and praises like we usually

   do,) 3) Our community, and 4) Our world. We are asking that you

   ponder your concerns for these topics during the week so that you

   can be prepared to offer a prayer request or praise in one or more of

   these areas. We hope you all will participate.

   

   THE CHURH GIVES THANKS_________________________

   Sue Stauffer: Susan Lingler had a hip replacement surgery and is in

   recovery and getting stronger.

   THE CHURCH PRAYS FOR____________________________

    Tabatha Murphy: Friend, Laura Harris, is having problems with her

     mental health.

     Sue Stauffer: Talked to April and she has told me that Kenny Mast

     was in the hospital for pneumonia, he is home now but is having a

     hard time and needs prayer.

 

   THIS WEEK________________________________________

   May 14th     Happy Birthday, Jocele Meyer

   May 14th     Happy Birthday, Lizzie Keim

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS______________________

   May 31st      Beachy Ham and Chicken Buffet for Community Hospice

                         at Legacy Christian School, Sugarcreek at 4:30 – 7pm

   June 7th       Fab 50’s Fling Car Show at the Sugarcreek Fire station.

   June 20-22nd CDC Conference at Goshen, IN

 

NEXT  WEEK       

Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14;  Psalm 104:23-34, 35b; Acts 2:1-21; John 15:36-37, Minister:                                                                         Mike Gehman

   Worship Leader:                                                                        April Shupe 

   Head Usher:                                                                               Monk Yoder

 

LAST WEEK

ATTENDANCE:                                                                                           18

OFFERING:                                                                                         $3190

Change for a Dollar:                                                                          $8.38

Anabaptist subscription:                                                                  $39

Memory of Janet Maust:                                                                  $200

Connections Building:                                                                       $800

                   

CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Pastor: Mike Gehman: 1-330-749-6746

Email: pastor@firstmennonitesugarcreek.com

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, 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. 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. 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