Gehman Mennonite Church

Physical address: 127 Witmer Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 Mailing address: PO Box 842, Adamstown, PA 19501

717-484-4548 www.gehmanmennonitechurch.org Ministry Team Phil Horning - Lead Pastor - (church: 717-484-4548) (home:717-484-0998) Glen Martin - Associate Pastor- 717-484-2162 Steve McCosby - Deacon - 717-336-8275

Lets walk with Jesuspersonally, locally, and globally. April 7, 2013

Prayer Sunday School Worship Service Prelude Call to Worship Hymn of Praise Offering Worship in Song Message: John 20:21 "Now It's Our Turn" Hymn of Response Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer Benediction Today: Greeters Sunday School Nursery Church Nursery Next Week: Greeters Song Leader Offering Scripture Reading Message Sunday School Nursery Church Nursery 8:15 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM

Luke Horst Doug Musselman Bethany Horning Phil Horning Doug Musselman Phil Horning

Nelson & Cindy Horning Chrystle & Margaret Tamarah & Shelby Steve & Darlene McCosby John Miller Liz Good Mike Brown Glen Martin Shelby & Michelle Jessica & Nicole

The offering for April is for MCC and MDS and other budgeted items. Attendance for last week was 131. Offering for last week was $3,531.01. April 8, Mon.- Ministry Team Meeting, 6 p.m., Board of Elders Meeting at 7 p.m. Thanks for your prayers for these meetings. If you have questions, encouragement, suggestions, etc. for our church, please share them with the ministry team. Your input is welcomed. April 10, Wed.-JGA, JBA and Jr. Youth will meet at the Bowmansville Mennonite Church from 7-8:30 p.m. Jr. Youth will be making their annual trip to

Dairy Queen. Please bring money to purchase ice cream! April 12, 13 &14- Join us at this year's Ladies Retreat for a time of growth, encouragement, fun and relaxation! Kelly Horning will lead our sessions as we encounter God's stories, others' stories and our own stories. Sign up sheets and more info are on the table in the narthex. April 13, Sat.-LMHS Annual Banquet-Catch up with author, evangelist, pastor and professor Myron S. Augsburger, on the topic Can we move forward without looking backward? Augsburger is a former president of EMU and former moderator of MCUSA. The banquet at 6 p.m. at Weaver Markets Banquet Facility Tickets are $25. Call 717-393-9745 or visit www.lmhs.org.- Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society April 8 & 16, Mon. & Tues.-Over 2 billion people have never had the opportunity to hear and respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ! But we can change that. Discover how the hope of Christ is reaching hard places when you join Global Disciples for dinner at Yoders Restaurant(April 8) or Willow Valley/Doubletree (April 16). Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., featuring music by The Kings Strings, a family of 9 violinists. A free-will offering will be taken. Register online at GlobalDisciples.org or contact Laura at (717) 290-7550. April 17, Wed.-District Sewing Circle will be held at Bowmansville Menno. morning & afternoon. The sewing circle sends an invite to all who want to help make difference to those less fortunate in the world. Our special project this month for MCC is "Health Kits"-Contents (New items only)4 lg. bars bath soap (leave in wrapping),1 plastic bottle shampoo (13-24oz: place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag),4 lg. bars of laundry soap ( Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands),1 squeezetube toothpaste (6 oz; leave in box),4 adult-size toothbrushes (leave in pkg),4 new bath towels (med. weight, dark or bright colors),2 wide-tooth combs (6 to 8 in.),1 fingernail clipper,1 bx adhesive bandages (40 assorted),1 pkg sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi),Drawstring bags are available at sewing circle April. 18, Thurs.-"Ladies Night Out" at 6 p.m., will be held at Woodcrest Retreat. Enjoy a delightful evening with a delicious light buffet. Carol Cool, Akron, PA will creatively present "Spring Cleaning for the Soul." Cost: $15 Call 717-738-2233 by April 8 for reservations. April 20, Sat.-The Youth Group will be doing a car wash and bake sale at Weaver Market. If you are willing to donate any baked goods, please sign-up on the paper in the narthex. If you are interested in helping with the car wash, please talk to Travis. April 20, Sat.-Gehman's Mennonite Schools annual Chicken BBW, bake sale & yard sale. Ticket prices: Leg & Thigh - $4, Half Chicken -$6.50, Leg & Thigh Meal - $7, Half Chicken Meal-$9. Chicken can be pre-purchased from Kylie Hoover, Josiah, Autumn, or Janae Sauder by April 9. April. 24, Wed.- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.- Spring Senior Day Hymn Sing at Woodcrest Retreat. "How Can I Keep From Singing" will be led by James Martin, Lancaster Conference Consultant. Seniors will enjoy singing and learning the story behind the hymns. Lunch provided. Freewill offering. Call 717-738-2233 for reservations. April 25-27-LMHS will present the musical, Godspell, at 7:30 each night plus a 2 p.m. Sat. matinee. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults, and may be reserved by calling the box office at 299-0436, ext. 340. A dinner theatre option, with a catered dinner at 5:45 p.m. and reserved seat for the show, is available Sat.

night for $40 per person by calling ext. 701 by April 12. May 10 & 11-Friendship Community will hold its 20th annual FEST and AUCTION, at 1149 East Oregon Road in Lititz. Fri. nights activities include tethered hot air balloon rides, a delicious chicken BBQ, and family entertainer Al Grout, juggler, magician, and comedian. Stop by on Sat. for a pancake & sausage breakfast, all-day auction, childrens activities, craft, plant, baked goods and gift certificate sales. Food tent features over 12 stands. Donations and volunteers are now being accepted. For information, call Joy Ashley at (717) 656-2466, ext. 112 or visit www.FriendshipCommunity.net. Free admission and parking. -Released Time Bible students said,"You did it AGAIN!" Yes, I did it again. Next Tuesday I will find out if I need surgery on my broken wrist or whether I will get a cast. Thank you for remembering me with lovely flowers. A broken wrist doesn't hinder me from enjoying their beauty and the good wishes they convey. They are deeply appreciated. Lena Brown -Our group subscription plan to The Mennonite is renewing. The Mennonite magazine seeks to fulfill its mission of helping readers glorify God, grow in faith and become agents of healing and hope in the world through articles that challenge and inspire, news that connects readers to the larger Mennonite community and much more. If you are interested in joining our group plan please give $37.00 in cash or check (payable to Gehman Mennonite Church ) to Mary Lynn Miller by Sunday, April 21. Happy Birthday! Inna Opalko today and Marlene Martin on Sat. March 2013 Offering Report-Total offerings:$14,220.27 Designated Youndt property 610.00 Designated-Esther Snader 250.00 Designated MDS 20.00 First fruits giving 1,334.03 (District Bishop Fund/Lanc Menn Conf) Budgeted funds 10,520.00 (Insurance, Ministers, Operating, Gehmans Missions, Youndt property purchase, Youth) Gehmans Mennonite School 495.41 Lancaster Mennonite Schools 495.42 Lititz Area Mennonite School 495.41