July 14, 2019

We gather as followers of Jesus, seeking God,
serving each other and witnessing to all.

Follow Jesus, The Light of The World

Prayer in the Pastor’s Office    9:00 a.m.
Sunday School    9:30 a.m.
Worship Service    10:30 a.m.

Welcome
Congregational Songs    Mike & Debbie Glick
Scripture:  Luke 7:36-50
Message:  A Faith of Love & Gratitude    Pastor Phil
Congregational Song
Offering
Prayer/Announcements
Parting Blessing

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Family of the Week:    Phil & Brenda Slabaugh

Midway Mennonite Church

Jami Bates – second round of chemo this week starting Monday

Happy Birthday:    Today to Mildred Grim and Cheyann Rudebock

Happy Anniversary:    Tuesday to Phil & Brenda Slabaugh

THIS WEEK:

Monday:    Read Genesis Chapter 13

Tuesday:  Read Genesis Chapter 14

Wednesday:  Read Genesis Chapter 15

Thursday:  Read Genesis Chapter 16

Friday:  Read Genesis Chapter 17

Saturday:  Read Genesis Chapter 18

    Food Giveaway at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Leetonia, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

NEXT SUNDAY JULY 21:
Scripture:  Matthew 11:12
Message:   “The Violent Take It By Force” by David Eicher, Director of Olive Branch Ministries
No Harmony Village Service – rescheduled to July 28

UPCOMING EVENTS:

We will be serving Communion July 28.

Ohio Mennonite Relief Sale & Auction will be Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3, at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, Wooster, Ohio.  Information and schedule are on the bulletin board.  Relief Sale informational flyers to take home are on the table in the foyer.  Volunteers are needed to help with cleanup and recycling efforts.  Please consider helping the team in 1-2 hour shifts with cleaning tables, trash collection, recycling, and composting as much as possible.  For more information or to volunteer, contact Craig Mast at craig.mast@gmail.com or 574-538-9857.

Women, are you in need of encouragement and fellowship?  Camp Luz is hosting a Retreat for you September 13-15.  Jeanne Zimmerly Jantzi, Superintendent of Central Christian School, will be exploring the idea of being “Strong and Courageous” women of God.  More information and registration is available at www.campluz.com

Ignite Conference for Women September 20-22 at Dayspring Christian Fellowship, Massillon, Ohio – see bulletin board.

NEWS & NOTES:

The June Treasurer’s Report in your mailboxes today shows the General Fund (the fund that pays our monthly bills) has a $5,301.77 deficit.  Church Council asks that you prayerfully consider helping to lower the deficit.  Thanks!!

If you would like to match all or part of our Penny Power Offering, talk to Pastor Phil by July 28.

Contact Pastor Phil if you would like him to come to your home for a visit or feel free to stop by the church during his office hours listed each week in the bulletin.

Greeter sign-up sheet is on the table in the foyer.  If you are able to do one week or more, we invite you to sign the dates you can help.  Thank you!      - Worship Committee

LAST SUNDAY:
Attendance:  Sunday School  34     Worship  47
Offerings:  General  $2,734     Primary  $5

THANK YOU FOR SERVING US TODAY. . .
Greeters:  Paul & Pam Mercer
Sound Room:  Derek Najewicz
Church Elders:  Ryan Mercer (Senior Elder), Rick Blosser, Herm Miller Jr. and Pastor Phil

PASTOR PHIL SLABAUGH’S OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday - Friday:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.