First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio June 26, 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                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Fruit of the Spirit

~Gathering~

Prelude: "Morning Has Broken"--arr. Lloyd Larson

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus Statement:  The Spirit is the creative agent of God and wherever

we see the Spirit, God is creating something.  The fruit of the Spirit

describes the trajectory of the work of the Holy Spirit, which is to transform

us into true children of the Heavenly Father.  The fruit of the Spirit is social

in character creating the humanity of God's dream.

Time of Meditation: "You Satisfy the Hungry Heart"--arr. John Carter

*Call to Worship:

L:  God who spoke the world into being, speak your wisdom among us today.

P:  We seek your wisdom to live in shalom with all creation.

L:  God who loves the world extravagantly, draw us near to your heart this day.

P:  We seek to know your perfect love that drives out all fear.

L:  God who gives bread to the hungry, fill us with courage to freely share the bread of your Word.

P:  We seek your power to loosen our shackled tongues that the whole might rejoice to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ.

All:  Come, let us united our voices in praise of God!

Prayer:

Gathering Hymn:

"Here In This Place" Voices Together #10

~Prayer & Praising~

Psalm Reading: Psalm: 8 (ESV)

Congregational Prayers & Praises:

Ending Prayer:

Hymn of Praise:

"Sing Praise to God Who Reigns" Voices Together #101

~Hearing God's Word~

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Message: "Toward Spiritual Maturity"--by Ernie Hershberger

~Response~

Hymn of Response:

"Spirit of God Descend" Voices Together #557

(the offering will be brought forward at this time)

Offering Prayer:

~Sending~

Sending Hymn:

"Heart With Loving Heart United" Voices Together #813

Benediction:

L:  We go now in faith trusting in God's Spirit to guide us.

P:  We go now with hope, waiting for the fullness of God's reign.

L:  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: "Just a Closer Walk With Thee"--arr. Lloyd Larson

Words of Dismissal:

L:  Go in peace.  Christ is with you.

All:  Thanks be to God.

THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS AND PRAYS FOR                                                                                                                                                                                           

For our Fathers and their guidance both earthly and heavenly.

Thanks for all of the safety during the heavy storms this past week.

Hannah Gehman, Helene's cousin Kathy, Margaret Cheslock,

MMN: Mennonite Mission Network requests prayer for Gordon McDade, Karen Sethurman and Patricia Whitestone, community chaplains with Soul Space, an organization that walks alongside peacemakers in Belfast, Northern Irland, a city fractured by partisan conflict.  Pray for Gordon, Karen and Patricia as they offer hospitable spaces where people can process the traumas they have experienced.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-Lancaster (PA) Mennonite School: Pray for administration and staff of Lancaster Mennonite School as they work through the summer months.  Pray that the more relaxed pace will inspire continued creative planning and preparation for unifying the three campuses for the 2022-23 school year.

FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Next Week's Texts: II Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-9 (5); Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Harbor of Hope: 33 items of cereal were taken to the Harbor of Hope this past Wednesday.  Thank you for your generous contributtions.  This month's items are Paper Products and are due on July 27th.

Mission Projects for June: Harbor of Hope: Cereal; MCC's My Coins Count

Summer Series "Come to the Water":  The Worship Committee is looking for people to share water stories.  The categories are:  River, Danger, Searching, Healing, Storms, Living Water, and Crossing.  Please see a member of the Worship Committee if you are interested in participating.

WORSHIP                                                                                                     9:30-10:30                                                                                                                                           

Greeters:                                                                                                               Herb & Helene Torgler

Guest Minister:                                                                                                  Ernie Hershberger

Worship Leader:                                                                                               Bruce Stauffer

Song Leader:                                                                                                      April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                                              Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                                                  Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                                                        Mike Keim

THIS WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

June 26       Helene Torgler has a Birthday today!

July   3        Dan and Amy Hostetler's Wedding Anniversary

UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

July   6          Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

July 10          Winklepleck Grove Service with "The Lovedays" starting at 10:00 a.m. and carry-in meal afterward

July 10           Sugarcreek Ministerial's "Music Fest" starting at 4:30 p.m.  Behind the Fire Station (we are providing ice cream again)

July 27          Harbor of Hope items: Paper Products

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

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

Aug. 5-6       MCC Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale, Wooster Fairgrounds

Aug. 24        Harbor of Hope items: 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: PB & Jelly

Sept. 30-Oct. 2     Ohio Swiss Festival

NEXT WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Greeters:                                                                                                                Lizzie Keim, Keo Sixiengmay

Minister:                                                                                                                 Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                                  Jean Flinner

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