Gehman Mennonite Church April 17, Wed.-LEGO Club will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m.

April 17, Wed.- Youth and Jr. Youth Group will meet at the church at 6:45 p.m.
Physical Address: 127 Witmer Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 April 17, Wed.-Bowmansville Area Mennonite Sewing Circle will meet in the morning and
Mailing Address: PO Box 842, Adamstown, PA 19501 afternoon. You are welcome to come for the entire time or just a few hours as it suits you,
717-484-4548 to quilt or knot comforters. The project for April is Newborn Kits. Last year, MCC shipped
www.gehmanmennonitechurch.org 10,908 infant care kits to Ecuador, Jordan, Malawi, South Sudan, Ukraine and Zambia.
Ministry Team They are given to families who have been displaced by conflict or disaster, as well as to
Phil Horning - Lead Pastor - (Church: 717-484-4548, Home: 717-208-4424) mothers in other settings who lack access to the supplies they need for their baby. You are
welcome to donate an entire kit, or just some of the items. We have a good supply of
Travis Sauder - Associate Pastor (717-271-1811)
socks/booties but could especially use donations of sleepers. Items can be brought to the
Todd Carvell - Associate Pastor (717-572-8622) church and Sewing Circle will see that they are taken to MCC for distribution. A kit
Steve McCosby - Deacon (717-336-8275) includes the following new items in sizes 6-12 months: 3 gowns/sleepers (flannel or similar
Let’s walk with Jesus…personally, locally, and globally warm, soft material), 3 undershirts/onesies (short or long sleeves), 1 receiving blanket
[lightweight fleece or flannel, minimum 30 in x 30 in), larger sizes preferred], 4 large,
heavy-duty safety pins, 1 large bar mild soap (leave in wrapper), 1 pair of socks, 1 cap.
Prayer 8:15 AM
April 20, Sat. - 9 a.m. to ?? Church Spring Cleaning/Work Party - join together in helping
Sunday School 9:00 AM to spruce up the church facility! Lunch and other motivating goodies will be provided. If
Worship Service 10:00 AM possible, bring buckets, rags, and any other helpful cleaning/work supplies. There will also
be some outdoor projects, such as mulching the flower beds.
April 14, 2024 April 27, Sat.-Church Bowling Outing at Dutch Lanes from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Come out and
Prelude enjoy bowling or just join in the fellowship. You are welcome to invite a friend or neighbor.
Cost will be covered but if you feel led, donations will be accepted.
Worship in Song
May 5, Sun.- Fellowship Meal information. The kitchen committee is looking to do
Opening Doug Musselman something a little different for our fellowship meal in the month of May. In recognition of
Hymn of Praise Carolyn Sauder Mother’s Day, we are asking for all men of our congregation to prepare the meal (hot &
Message: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 “Biblical Manhood” Phil Horning cold dish) and asking for a few good men (volunteers) to help with setup and cleanup. I
Hymn of Response Carolyn Sauder was told that we have done this in the past with success and that the ladies really enjoyed
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer it. Any men interested in helping out with setup and cleanup can get in touch with Kevin
Swatski or Nelson Gehman for details. Thanks.
Benediction
May 6, Mon. - 7 p.m. - Annual Members Meeting/Congregational Meeting and elections.
Voting is by members, but all are welcome. We will be meeting in the fellowship hall.
Today Thanks also for your prayers for this meeting. Ice cream included.
Church Nursery Ruthie Kulp May 11, Sat. - Friendship Community is in need of volunteers to help with their Fest & 5K
• 10K. Sign up at friendshipcommunity.net/festvol or talk to Pastor Phil.
Next Week:
Message Travis Sauder -Nomination/Volunteer Forms for various offices are now available in and by the
mailboxes, and online at gehmanmennonitechurch.org/serve for our Annual Members
Song Leader Doug Musselman
Meeting/Congregational Meeting and elections on May 6, Mon. 7 p.m.. Thanks also for
Offertory Darlene McCosby your prayers for this process.
Nursery Heidi Carvell
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The Offering for April goes toward Mennonite Disaster Service and budgeted items. Last
Week’s Offering: $3,333.00
Attendance for last week: 80 Find more church and ministry related info at gehmanmennonitechurch.org under the
“Resources” tab and labeled “Online Church Bulletin Board”