The 4th Sunday of Easter; May 8, 2022

Tally Maust • May 6, 2022

The 4th Sunday of Easter

You Are With Me


First Mennonite Church

Sugarcreek, Ohio May 8, 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                                                                                                                                                               

You Are With Me

4th Sunday of Easter


Prelude: "the King of Love My Shepherd Is"--arr. Penny Rodriguez

Welcome & Announcements:

Focus Statement: This is Mother's Day, celebrate

those who have nurtured, no matter if they are mothers or

not.  We have all been shaped and cared for by a variety of

people, not just mothers.  And because we have been loved

and continue to be loved, it is now our responsibility to be the

nurturers and the caregivers.


~Gathering~


Time of Meditation: "Speak Lord in the Stillness" with "Lord Speak to Me that I May Speak"--arr. Penny Rodriguez

Call to Worship:

L:  Lord Jesus Christ, we come together because You called us.  Sometimes in the noisy bustle of life your call sounds only faintly, but somehow we have heard and we are here.

P:  We come in our weakness and uncertainty, with our doubts and our sense of unworthiness, yet knowing Your  voice and trusting that our hope will not be disappointed.

All:  Draw us closer to You.  Meet with us in our worship, and lead us through the coming week.  Amen.

Invocation:

Hymn of Gathering:

"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" Hymnal a Worship Book #355


~Prayer & Praising~


Scripture: Psalm 23 HWB 578 "The Lord's My Shepherd"--read by Jean Flinner

Congregational Prayers:

Ending Prayer:


Hymn of Praise:

"My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" Hymnal a Worship Book #589


~Hearing God's Word~


Scripture: Acts 9:35-43

Message:


~Response & Sending~


Meditative Response/The Gift: Hymnal a Worship Book #395 "Here I Am Lord"

Offering Prayer:


Sending Hymn:

"Gentle Shepherd" Hymnal a Worship Book #352


Benediction:

Postlude: "Love of Jesus Medley" ("Jesus Loves Me," "I Love You with the Love of the Lord," "Oh, How He Loves You and Me")--arr. Mark Hayes

Words of Dismissal:


THE CHURCH GIVES THANKS AND PRAYS FOR                                                                                                                                           

For Jesus walking with us as we follow him.

Keo Sixiengmay, Keutmy and Kammoune's son, Buen, Tahn Siziengmay, Tammy Wengerd, Jason Stein, Herb & Helene Torgler, Gene Miller, Amy Yoder

Praise for the 129 comforters that were completed last Friday and Saturday, for the MCC Comforter Bash at Kidron.

Continued prayers for the peoples in the Ukraine who are experiencing violence and war.

MMN: Laura Schlabach, who has served with Mennonite Mission Network in Mongolia for three decades, requests prayer for JCS International's general assembly and board meetings this month.  Pray for wisdom and unity of purpose for the members of this consortium of international Christian organizations, as they make decisions and fellowship together.

Prayers for Mennonite Education-Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia: EMU's 103rd Commencement is today.  Join us in prayer for our graduates as they celebrate their accomplishments and discern their path ahead.  Pray for families and supporters as they travel to and from the ceremony.  Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Mennonite School:  Lancaster Mennonite School campuses have many activities scheduled for the month of May including concerts, banquets, field trips, field days, and award ceremonies.  Pray that all students and faculty will enjoy these special events while remaining focused on finishing the school year.  Mennonite Early Childhood Network: In 1872, Julie Ward Howe called for the celebration of an annual "Mother's Peace Day" to dramatize the cause of world disarmament.  Thank God for mother's prayers and for all the manifestations of nurturing women around us--women who teach and care for young children with minimal compensation faithfully promoting peace in our schools, homes, churches, and world.


FMC LIVES IN DISCIPLESHIP TOGETHER                                                                                                                                                         

Next Week's Texts: Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6 (3) CEB; John 13:31-35

Harbor of Hope: This month's items are: Laundry & Cleaning Supplies, and are due on May 25th.

May Mission Projects: Harbor of Hope: Laundry & Cleaning Supplies; Homeless Shelter Meal May 31st at 6:00 p.m.


WORSHIP                                                                                         9:30-10:30                                                                                                           

Greeters:                                                                                                         April Shupe, Bertie Showers

Minister:                                                                                                         Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                                          April Shupe

Song Leader:                                                                                                 April Shupe

Organist:                                                                                                         Margaret Cheslock

Pianist:                                                                                                             Suzanne Stauffer

Head Usher:                                                                                                   Monk Yoder


THIS WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

May   8             Mother's Day

May   8            Linda Yoder has a Birthday! Today

May   9            Tally Maust has a Birthday

May 11             Herb Torgler has a Birthday

May 14            Lizzie Keim has a Birthday


UPCOMING EVENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                     

May 25         Harbor of Hope items due: Laundry & Cleaning Supplies

May 27         Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley 9:00 a.m.

May 30          Memorial Day

May 31         Homeless Shelter Meal 6:00 p.m.

June   1        Leadership Team Meeting 7:00 p.m.

June   4       Tyler Murphy's Graduation Party 2-6pm in the Fellowship Hall

June 14          Flag Day

June 19        Father's Day

June 22       Harbor of Hope items due: Cereal

June 24       Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley

July   6         Leadership Team Meeting 7 pm

July 10         Winklepleck Gove Service "The Lovedays"

July 10         Music Fest behind the Fire Station

July 27         Harbor of Hope items due: Paper Products

July 29         Senior Breakfast @ Dutch Valley


NEXT WEEK                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Greeters:                                                                                              Mike & Kristy Keim

Minister:                                                                                              Mike Gehman

Worship Leader:                                                                               April Shupe

Song Leader:                                                                                       April Shupe

Head Usher:                                                                                        Monk Yoder


CHURCH LEADERSHIP                                                                                                                                                                                               

CHURCH:

Pastor: Mike Gehman

Pastor's Hours: Wednesday 9:30am-2:30pm

Secretary: Tally Maust

Phone: 330-852-2822

Email: pastor@firstmennonitesugarcreek.com

Website: http//fmcsugarcreekph.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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