Sunday July 10, 2022 Winklepleck Grove

Tally Maust • July 8, 2022

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The Harvest is Plentiful,

But Laborers are Few



First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio July 10, 2022

Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Winklepleck Grove


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 


Focus Statement: "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are

few, therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his

harvest.  Jesus' words remind us of the extraordinary road we walk

in this world.  We walk by faith; we walk with God; we walk with a

mission and the authority of God to do his work.  (Luke 10:2);  Glenn Ludwig


~Gathering~


Welcome & Announcements:

Time of Meditation:  "Thy Loving Kindness"--April Shupe, Mike Gehman


Thy Loving Kindness

(Psalm 63:3-4)

Thy Loving Kindness is better than life,

Thy loving kindness is better than life.

My lips shall praise Thee,

My lips shall praise Thee,

I will lift up my hands unto Thy name.


I lift my hands up, unto Thy name,

I lift my hands up, unto Thy name.

My lips shall praise Thee,

Thus will I bless thee,

I will lift up my hands unto Thy name.

Call to Worship:

L:  We gather to worship together.

P:  Different people, different lives, different histories.

L:  Yet all children of the same God!

P:  Created lovingly by the Source of life!

L:  We gather to reconnect with one another.

P:  Different people, different lives, different histories,

L:  Yet all disciples of one Teacher.

P:  Jesus, the Word made flesh, dwelling among us.

L:  We gather with different joys and sorrows, different hopes and fears. . . .

P:  Different people, different lives, different histories,

L:  Yet one people with one God, one faith, one baptism.

All:  Let us open ourselves to the presence of God at work in us, among us, and through us.~

Prayer:

Joys & Concerns of the Congregation:

Ending Prayer:


Special Music by The Lovedays:

"On the Banks of the River"

"By the Mark"

"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"

"I Am Just a Pilgrim"


~Proclaiming~


Scripture: Luke 10:1-11

Message: "The Next Chapter"--by Amy Loveday


Song of Response:

"I Saw the Light"

sung by Scott & Amy Loveday


~Sending~


Sending Words:

May God, who watches over all the righteous,

give you the gifts needed to be a capable servant.

May Jesus Christ, who welcomes everyone,

give you the loving heart of a child

so that you can welcome others unconditionally.

May the Holy Spirit, who gives us the understanding we need

to love God and to love others,

give us unselfish and generous hearts,

to heal relationships and to live in peace.


THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS AND PRAYS FOR                                                                                                                                                                                                               

For all of the good things that God has provided for us.

Mike Gehman: It was good to reconnect with CDC people at conference last week.  Also to participate in the meetings.

Camp Friedenswald, Suzie Armstrong, our country and our leaders, prayers for the different religions to live in harmony around the world

Mennonite World Conference 17 Indonesia: For the women who made worship possible through their gifts of music, writing, and preaching.

MMN:  Mennonite Mission Network requests prayer for the Indonesian Mennonite churches that are hosting Mennonite World Conference 17 Assembly.  Pray that the bonds of God's love and shalom, which participants are sharing at this global gathering, will be extended around the world, as people return to their home communities.  Pray, also, for safety in travel and protection from COVID-19.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-MEA's Instituto Biblico Anabautista (IBA): Pray for the new group of students at the IBA virtual study center.  the students are from Philadelphia, PA, Miami, FL, and Newton, KS.  They will be taking the course "The Justice and Peace of Jesus."  May this course encourage them to continue to learn more about God's Word.  Pray for their new lead tutor, Teresa Perez-Soto.  May God grant her wisdom and challenges of a virtual study center.  Pray also for the assistant tutors, Andres Mendoza and Josue Gonzalez.


FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Next Week's Texts: Genesis 1-2; Exodus 14; Joshua 1; Psalm 137; Matthew 3-4; John 4; Acts 13; Revelation 22

Harbor of Hope: This month's items are Paper Products and are due on July 27.

Mission Projects for July: Harbor of Hope: Paper Products; MCC's My Coin Count; Comforter Knotting

Next Week: "Come to the Water!"  if we take up the invitation of this beautiful biblical call, what will we see, what will we hear, and what will we be called to do when we get there?  Many possibilities arise.  This will be our summer series, sounds interesting.


WORSHIP                                                                                              10:00A.M.                                                                                                                                                                     

Greeters:                                                                                               Everyone!

Guest Ministers:                                                                                The Lovedays

Worship Leader:                                                                                Mike Gehman

Song Leader:                                                                                       April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                               Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                                   Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                                         Leadership Team


THIS WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

July 10         Bertie Showers has a Birthday Today!

July 10        Annual service at Winklepleck Grove with The Lovedays 10:00a.m.

July 10        Music Fest behind the Fire Station starting at 4:30p.m.

July 12         Nikki & TJ Bahler's Wedding Anniversary


UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

July 27         Harbor of Hope items due: Paper Products

July 27         Comforter Knotting time to be determined

July 28         Worship Committee 2:00 p.m.

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

Aug.   3         Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 5-6       Ohio MCC Relief Sale at Wooster Fairgrounds

Aug. 24         Harbor of Hope items due: Soup & Mac-N-Cheese

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

Aug. 30        Homeless Shelter Meal 6:00 p.m.

Sept.   5         Labor Day

Sept.   7        Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 23        Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

Sept. 29        Harbor of Hope items due: PB & Jelly   


NEXT WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Greeters:                                                                                                April Shupe, Bertie Showers

Minister:                                                                                                 Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                 April Shupe

Song Leader:                                                                                        April Shupe

Head Usher:                                                                                          Leadership Team


CHURCH LEADERSHIP                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

CHURCH:

Pastor: Mike Gehman

Pastor's hours: 9:30am-2:30pm

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. 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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