November 20, 2022

Tally Maust • November 18, 2022

Thanksgiving and Missions

First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio November 20, 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 WROSHIPS TOGETHER                                                                                                                                                   


Thanksgiving and Missions


~Gathering~


Prelude: "Now Thank We All Our God"--arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus Statement:

Even in the midst of catastrophe, there  are blessings.  In Jesus Christ, God claims us

as his children.  always there is hope, and mercy, and life.  God gives us himself.

God gives us each other.  God opens our eyes and opens our hearts and gives us

the strength and the will to care for each other.  (Scott Bryte).

Time of Meditation: "Let All Things Now Living"--arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Call to Worship:

Leader: Our God, we gather to worship you, the One who creates all things.

People:  For the gift of creation, we give thanks.

Leader:  We gather to worship you, the One committed to us through a love that never ends.

People:  For the gift of reconciliation, we give thanks.

Leader:  We gather to worship you, the One who continually seeks us by the Spirit.

People: For the gift of your presence, we give thanks.

Leader: We bring to you the offering of our commitment--thanks, praise, and awe are our gifts of love.

All:  We gather to worship you, Trinity of love:  God above us, God beside us, god beneath us; beginning, the End, the Everlasting One.  Amen.

Prayer:

Gathering Hymn:

"We Gather Together" Voices Together #17


~Prayers & Praising~


Psalm Reading: Psalm 46 (NRSV-Updated version)

Congregational Prayers/Praises:

Ending Prayer:

Hymn of Praise:

"Come, Ye Thankful People" Voices Together #123


~Hearing God's Word~


Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Mark 4:35-41

Message: "Living In God's Peace"--by Mike Gehman


~Response & Sending~


Hymn of Response:

"Now Thank We All Our God" Voices Together #114

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)

Offering Prayer:


Sending Hymn:

"Sing to the Lord of Harvest" Voices Together #122


Benediction:

Postlude: "Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing"--arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Words of Dismissal:


THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS AND PRAYS FOR                                                                                                                                 

For God's presence with us in our suffering.

Praise to have Darcy Miller back with us.

Bill and Jean Flinner, Michele Stein, all health care workers

MMN: Alfonsina and Jose Oyanguen, who are serving through Mennonite Mission Network, have lived among Indigenous communities in Argentina's Chaco region since 2004.  Pray for them as they promote Indigenous culture and languages through Bible-study materials and educational opportunities, among other ministries of presence.

Prayer for Mennonite Education-Mennonite Early Childhood Network:  On this Universal Children's Day, please pray that we may be a nation that does not hinder, but value children as Jesus did.  Pray that our elected officials might respond boldly with wisdom, empathy, careful discernment, and justice to the plight of children, especially those suffering by the effects of war.  Quakertown (PA) Christian School:  We give thanks to our staff members who answer the phones, welcome visitors, feed our students, and keep our facility in top-notch shape!


FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER                                                                                                                                             

Next Week's Texts: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44

Harbor of Hope: 73 items of Laundry & Cleaning Supplies were taken to the Harbor of Hope on Wednesday.  Thank you for your contributions.  This month's items are Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta and is due on December 21st.

Mission Projects for November: Harbor of Hope: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta; Mitten Tree: Hats, Gloves, and Scarves


WORSHIP                                                                          9:30-10:30                                                                                                             

Greeters:                                                                                                           Herb & Helene Torgler

Minister:                                                                                                            Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                            April Shupe

Song Leader:                                                                                                   April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                                           Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                                               Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                                                     Leadership Team


THIS WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Nov. 22nd          Nikki Bahler has a Birthday

Nov. 24th           Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov. 25th            Suzie Armstrong has a Birthday

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

Nov. 27th          First Sunday of Advent


UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                         

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

Dec.   1st            Worship Committee Meeting 2:00p.m.

Dec.   4th           Second Sunday of Advent

Dec.    4th          Games Afternoon 2:30 p.m.

Dec.   7th           Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 11th          Third Sunday of Advent

Dec. 18th          Fourth Sunday of Advent

Dec. 21st           Harbor of Hope items due: S[aghetti Sauce & Pasta

Dec. 24th          Christmas Eve Service starting at 4:00 p.m.

Dec. 25th          Christmas Day: no service today enjoy family time

Dec. 31st           Year-end reports due

Dec. 31st           New Year's Eve

2023

Jan.   1st            First Sunday after Christmas

Jan.   3rd           Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Jan.   6th           Old Christmas (Epiphany)

Jan.    8th          Epiphany Sunday

Jan. 24th          Harbor of Hope items due: Canned Fruit & Veggies

Jan. 24-27        MCC Meat Canning in Berlin, Ohio

Jan. 26th          Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

Jan. 30th           Homeless Shelter Meal 6:00 p.m.


NEXT WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Greeters:                                                                                     Lizzie Keim, Keo Sixiengmay

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.--2:30p.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

Trustee 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. 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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