Gehman Mennonite Church Mar. 19-21, Fri.-Sun.-Celebration of Church Life at Lanc. Menno. School.

The
Physical address: 127 Witmer Road, Reinholds, PA 17569 youth will be going to the Youth Rally, Mar. 20, meet at the church at 6:15 pm.
Mailing address: PO Box 842, Adamstown, PA 19501
Mar. 21, Sun.- The children’s SS classes will all meet in the fellowship hall for a
combined class. The Jr. Youth and Youth classes will also be combined.
717-484-4548
Mar. 26 & 27, Fri, and Sat.- Gehman Mennonite Church will be hosting John &
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Sharon Charles of Abundant Living Ministries, (Lititz, PA) speaking on “Your
Ministry Team
Home as a Ministry Center”. God calls every believer to be a minister. This
Phil Horning – Lead Pastor – (church: 717-484-4548) (home: 717-484-0998)
means Christian families are ministry teams. Join us as we explore practical ways
Glen Martin – Associate Pastor – 717-484-2162
to establish contact with the people around us, and then discuss how to make those
Steve McCosby – Deacon – 717-336-8275
contacts count for Christ. Friday-6pm Dinner, followed by “Your Home as a
March 14, 2010
Ministry Center” part 1, and Sat.-8am Breakfast, followed by “Your Home as a
Prayer 8:15 A.M.
Ministry Center” part 2. So we know how many to plan for, we are asking you to
Sunday School 9:00 A.M.
sign up. If you plan to attend, either or both sessions, please sign up on the sheet in
Worship Service 10:00 A.M.
the narthex. Child care for age 9 and under, will be available as needed, (meal and
Order of Worship
sessions are planned to be in the fellowship hall). Food donations, meal servers,
Prelude Maranda Gockley
and child care help are all welcomed, (sign up in the narthex.)
Call to Worship Lucille Hollinger
April 15, Thurs.-Ladies Night Out at Woodcrest. The evening starts with a meal at
Hymn of Praise James Martin
6 p.m. followed by Joyce Stoner speaking on the theme "GLOWING in the Dark."
Offering
The cost for the meal is $15. Please contact Dianne by March 25 and she will
Worship in Song Worship Team
make reservations for us as a group.
Message 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “Good News” Phil Horning
April 16-18- Youth Group cabin weekend.
Hymn of Response James Martin
-Ladies Attending the Ladies Retreat, Mar. 19 - 21:If you are willing to bring
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer Phil Horning
any item(s) for our breakfasts during the retreat, please sign up on the provided list
Benediction
which can be found on the table in the narthex. Please note the other details
Today:
regarding snacks and Sat. dinner which are also explained on the sign-up sheet.
Greeters James & Betty Martin
-Camping at Woodcrest this year with the church group? Please contact them
Sunday School Nursery Tamarah & Sylvia
by mid- March to reserve a site.
Church Nursery Kelly & Bethany
-There is a box on the table in the narthex to receive donations toward travel
Next Week:
costs for the MDS work trip to LA, Mar.13-20. Persons going: Carl Eberly, Darrell
Greeters Terry & Lucy
Gockley, David Mohler, John Miller, Mike Brown, Cliff Horning, Nelson Gehman,
Scripture Reading Matt Kanagy
Nelson Horning.
Song Leader Darlene McCosby
Thank-you to our church family for the flowers, cards and your prayers during
Message Bishop Carl Sensenig
Mim’s illness and passing away. God bless you all. Mary Ellen, Grace, John,
Sunday School Nursery Karen & Marlene
Jim, Sue, Carl and Sylvia
Church Nursery Travis & Carolyn
Thank-you for sympathy expressed through prayers, cards and flowers at the
passing of John’s brother Mark. We appreciated your care and concern. John and
Offerings: The offering for March is for EMM and budgeted items.
Mary Lynn Miller
The offering last week was $3,073.25.
Please note these details for Easter Sunday: A light breakfast will be served 8:30
Attendance last week was 113.
- 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The morning service will begin at 9:30 a.m.
There will be no Sunday School classes or fellowship meal that day.
Men’s Bible Study will be tonight at church, 7:00 pm. All men are invited.
Happy Birthday! Wilbur Martin on Tues, and Ruth Horst on Wed.
Mar. 17, Wed. - Bowmansville District Sewing Circle plans to meet at
Bowmansville Church from 8:30 am-3 pm. Please bring your lunch. Coffee and tea
are provided. Our project for this month is Sewing Kits.
Mar. 17, Wed.- Youth Bible Study at Travis and Carolyn’s, 7 p.m. (continued on next page)
Mar. 19&20, Fri& Sat. - Terre Hill Menno. High School will be celebrating its
25th Anniversary. Current & former students, patrons, teachers & any other
interested people are invited to attend. For information, call (717) 445-4618.
Theme Baskets are needed for the Country Auction at the MCC Relief Sale on
April 3rd. Just get a basket/container and fill it with items related to a certain
theme. Some ideas include: Children’s basket, sports basket, snack basket, picnic
basket, etc.
Use your own creativity and have fun!
If you would enjoy collecting items but are not sure about assembling them, we
would be happy to do that for you!
Your basket needs to be at the Country Auction by 9:00 Saturday morning…or if it
would be helpful, we can deliver it to the auction for you. Please feel free to
contact us regarding delivery or with any other questions! Thanks in advance for
your support! Elvin & Barb Martin at (717)445-6203

April 21, Wed.- Senior Citizen’s Day at Woodcrest Retreat. 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM.
Speaker: Chet Yoder, Chaplain of Garden Spot Village speaking on “Did a Good
God Make Old Age?” Music provided by “The Villagers”. Lunch provided.
Freewill offering. Call 738-2233 for reservations.

Summer Camp Ministry Opportunities at Woodcrest Retreat in Ephrata, PA

Volunteer positions: (day time- by the week): day camp counselors, craft
instructors, Bible teachers, kitchen assistants.
Paid positions: (June- Aug.) health care director, resident and day camp
counselors, nature instructor, challenge course instructor, part-time kitchen
assistant. (717)738-2233 or email [email protected]
Nature Shack Coordinator: Woodcrest Retreat is seeking a mature individual
who has a love for God’s unique creation. This individual should have a
background in and knowledge of caring for a variety of creatures. Duties would
include organizing the nature shack, overseeing the care of creatures and a
willingness to assist the summer nature instructor in lesson preparation to allow for
a great nature learning experience for the summer campers. This volunteer
position would require several hours per week May through August. For more
information, contact the Woodcrest Office at (717)738-2233

April 5, Mon,- Friendship Community will host Talent Night at 7 pm at Mellinger

Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. A freewill offering
will be received. For information, call Betty Hess at (717) 656-2466, ext.165.

April 29,Thurs.- Friendship Community has been invited by the Wenger

Foundation to be a part of its Praise Dinner held at the Lebanon Fairgrounds
and Expo Center at 6:00 pm. The evening is filled with delicious food and
entertainment by the Allen Family and The Diplomats. Cost is $100 per person or
$1,000 for a table of ten. Registration deadline is April 8th. Proceeds benefit four
non-profit. Christian ministries including Friendship. Call Milt Stoltzfus at (717)
656-2466, ext. 106 for more details.
Theme Baskets are needed for the Country Auction at the MCC Relief Sale on
April 3rd. Just get a basket/container and fill it with items related to a certain
theme. Some ideas include: Children’s basket, sports basket, snack basket, picnic
basket, etc.