November 21, 2021

Tally Maust • February 11, 2022

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 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__________________________________________________________________________________________


Christ the King

~Gathering~


Prelude: "Hymn of Praise"--arr. Whitworth

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus Statement:

What kind of king is Jesus?  In the beginning, God set out to create a human race for companionship.  When humans sinned, he sent Jesus to redeem us.  The kingdom of Jesus, unlike any other kingdom we know in the world, is made up of those willing to honor and follow his teachings.

Time of Meditation: "Abide with Me"--arr. Parks

*Call to Worship:

L:  Christ Jesus, friend of the poor, the meek and the merciful, has been enthroned above all authority and power in this world and in the world that is to come.

P:  Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth, serve the Lord with gladness come into his presence with singing.

L:  God has placed everything under Christ's wounded feet, appointed the one who wore a crown of thorns as the supreme head of the church, his body.

P:  Enter his gates with thanksgiving, come into his courts with praise.

All:  Give thanks and praise his loving name!

Opening Prayer:


Gathering Hymn:

"Come, Thou Almighty King" Hymnal a Worship Book #41


~Prayer & Praising~


Psalm Reading: Psalm 132:1-12

Congregational Prayers & Praises:

Ending Prayer:

Hymn of Praise:

"O Come, Loud Anthems Let Us Sing"  Hymnal a Worship Book #68


~Hearing God's Word~


Scripture: John 18:33-37; Revelation 1:4b-8

Message: "Christ the King"--by Ernie Hershberger

                                (congregational reading of Hymnal a worship Book #712)


~Response~


Hymn of Response:

"Jesus Shall Reign"  Hymnal a Worship Book #319

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)


~Sending~


Sending Hymn:

"Rejoice, the Lord is King"  Hymnal a Worship Book #288


Benediction:


Postlude: "Tell Me the Stories of Jesus"--arr. Whitworth


THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

No matter how much or how little we have we can still share in God's kingdom.

Mike Gehman: Praise that the Shreve children were found safe in California.


THE CHURCH PRAYS FOR_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Keo Sixiengmay: Prayers for Serena and future husband as they are set to have the wedding on Saturday, prayers for a smooth celebration and no COVID.  Also pray for Pong's safe travels home and back to California.

April Shupe: Her friend Tammy (Winkler) Stutzman has an infection and is in the hospital.

Bertie Showers: Pray for nephew Mitch Showers who has COVID pneumonia.

Vi Yoder: Sister in-law Arlene Miller has a bad infection in her leg and is at Akron General hospital, pray for healing.

MMN: Liz Breckbill and Erin McWilliams are participants in Mennonite Mission Network's Alamosa, Colorado, Mennonite Voluntary Service unit.  Pray for them as they extend the ministry of the Anabaptist Fellowship of Alamosa, through educating local youth on environmental issues in their community and contributing to environmental restoration.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-Lancaster (PA) Mennonite School: Pray for continued energy, enthusiasm and good health for faculty, staff and students at Lancaster Mennonite School as they enter the excitement of the holiday seasons of thanksgiving and Christmas.  Quakertown (PA) Christian School: As we prepare for our Thanksgiving Break, we give thanks to God for the multiple blessings that we have received this school year.


FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Next Week's Texts: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7,17-19; I Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37

Harbor of Hope: 54 items of Canned Fruit & Veggies were taken to the Harbor of Hope this past Wednesday, thanks you for your contributions.  This month's items are Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta and is due on December 15th.

December Mission Projects: Harbor of Hope: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta; White Gift Offering (Deacon's Fund)

"Hanging of the Greens":  This year we will be gathering on Tuesday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m. to put up the Christmas decorations in the church.  All volunteers are welcome!!  There will be snacks to sustain us as we make our church beautiful with the much beloved decorations of the season.  Please come the more the merrier.

Christmas Services:  This year Leadership Team has taken a look at the Christmas services.  It is with a general consensus that it would be better to have an earlier start time on the Christmas Eve Service at 4:00 p.m.  That way we wouldn't be out so late.  Then we would not have church services on the Sunday, Dec. 26th after Christmas so everyone can enjoy more time with family.


WORSHIP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           9:30-10:30______________________________________

Greeters:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Keo Sixiengmay, Keutmy Phourtarath 

Guest Minister:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Ernie Hershberger

Worship Leader:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Jean Flinner

Song Leader:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Leadership Team


THIS WEEK__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nov. 22nd     Nikki Bahler has a Birthday

Nov. 23rd     "Hanging of the Greens" starting at 6:00 p.m.

Nov. 25th       Suzie Armstrong has a Birthday

Nov. 25th        Thanksgiving Day

Nov. 26th       Senior Breakfast at Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.


UPCOMING EVENTS___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Nov. 28th             1st Sunday of Advent

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

Dec.   1st               Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Dec.   9th              Worship Committee Meeting

Dec. 15th             Harbor of Hope items due: Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta

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

Dec. 25th             Christmas Day

Dec. 31st              Annual Reports Due


NEXT WEEK__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Greeters:                                                                                                                                                                     Bruce & Sue Stauffer

Minister:                                                                                                                                                                      Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                                                                                      Tally Maust

Song Leader:                                                                                                                                                             April Shupe

Head Usher:                                                                                                                                                               Herb Torgler


LAST WEEK__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ATTENDANCE:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             24

OFFERING:

Contributions:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           $1,065.00

Open Arms Ministry:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     300.00

Poinsettia's:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            9.00

Total:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               $1,374.00


CHURCH LEADERSHIP_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CHURCH:

Pastor: Mike Gehman

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

Secretary: Tally Maust

Phone: 1-330-258-2822

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: Amy Stauffer-McNutt


~Happy thanksgiving~




 




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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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