Gehman Mennonite Church Mar. 13, Fri.

- Fireproof, the new and popular Christian movie on marriage will be

February 15, 2009 shown at our church on Friday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. Nursery care and “The
Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Prince of Egypt” will be provided for children. Invite friends. Popcorn supplied for
Worship Service 10:00 A.M. all.
Order of Worship - Friendship Community Family Support Fellowship is sponsoring its annual
ham loaf and pork BBQ fundraising sale for Friendship. Order deadline: Feb. 18.
Prelude Marlene Martin To order or more info, call Sharon at 717-656-2466, ext. 100. Pick up times: Mar.
Call to Worship Psalm 30 Emily Gockley 4, between 12 & 6 P.M. at Friendship offices,1149 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz.
Hymn of Praise Darlene McCosby -PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Fellowship Meal on Sunday, March 1. It has
Offering been rescheduled to March 22; this to celebrate the licensing of Phil Horning as
Offertory Music Marlene Martin Lead Pastor. It will also provide opportunity to accommodate guests and friends of
Worship in Song Worship Team Phil and Kelly who may attend this special service.
Message : Glen Martin -Is there anyone who would like to represent the church to individuals named in
Hymn of Response Darlene McCosby our “Share and Prayer” time on Sunday mornings? If interested, please see Lena.
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer Glen Martin –Evangelism and Outreach Committee
Benediction -The Outreach Committee is trying to find creative ways to invite new people
Today: to our church. A small cookbook, with information about the church, to distribute
Greeters Luke & Ruth Horst to people recently moved into the area might be one method. Are there volunteers
Sunday School Nursery Karen & Margaret who would like to work with the committee on this cookbook?
Church Nursery Nelson & Cindy Horning -If anyone is interested in camping at Woodcrest Retreat the weekend of our
Host/Hostess Steve & Darlene McCosby church service there (July 24-26), call Woodcrest at 738-2233 to reserve a site.
Specify one of the sites for Gehman Mennonite Church. Sites 3-8 (in circle) are
Next Week: blocked out for us. Please reserve your site as soon as possible. Sites are
Greeters Carl & Sylvia Eberly $23.50/night. Currently more sites are available if we need more then 6.
Sermon Mel Thomas -Our District Senior Link Committee has planned a carry-in lunch for February
Scripture Reading David Mohler 28, 2009 to be held here at Gehman in our fellowship room in the basement at
Song Leader John Miller 12:00 noon. Hot and/or cold foods may be brought. Kaylene Derksen (EMM
Sunday School Nursery Sylvia & Kelly Associate Director of Development) will be the speaker, telling stories of interest
Church Nursery Lena & Roxanne related to the work of EMM. Mark your calendars and place your name on the
sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. If you do not consider
Offerings: The February offerings will go toward Reading Churches & Missionary yourself a senior and would like to take part in this, please feel free to attend.
Retirement Fund. -Have you made a decision to be a follower of Jesus, but have not yet been
The offering last week was $2,428.50. baptized into the community of faith, the church? Provided there is interest, a class
Attendance last week was 112. of instruction for new believers in preparation for baptism and church membership
will convene next month. Meeting times will be during the Sunday school hour. If
Feb. 15, Sun.- The program at Fairmount Homes at 2:00 P.M. you have not yet made a decision to be a disciple of Jesus, but feel in your heart
Feb. 18, Wed.- Sewing Circle meets today at 8:30 A.M. at Bowmansville you are ready to do so or have questions about it, please talk with your parents,
Mennonite Church. friend, Sunday school teacher, or any member of the Ministry Team. Thank you for
Feb. 18, Wed.- Youth Bible Study at Travis & Carolyn’s house, 7 P.M. notifying me of your interest. –Mel Thomas, Interim Pastor
Mar. 7, Sat.- PA Relief Sale Banquet at Yoder’s Restaurant. More info on the Happy Birthday! Chad Hollinger on Mon., Ruth Ann Horning on Thurs., Esther
back bulletin board. Snader on Fri., and Carl Martin on Sat.
Mar. 7, Sat.-Stewardship University, a ministry partnership between MMA and
our local faith community, will once again host the popular course, College
Planning and Financing, at LMS. This course explores the four uses of money in
our culture and how we relate to our money and possessions biblically. For more
info or to register, contact MMA at (800)348-7468, Ext. 388, or visit our Website
www.StewardshipUniversity.org. Any questions about the discounts please call
David Mohler at 733-4359.