If you are interested in becoming a member of First Mennonite Church, or would like to be baptized, please contact the church office.

The 2024 das Marit Farmers and Artists Market will be held each Saturday from May 18 - October 12.  If you "make it, bake it, or grow it" and would like to receive a vendor handbook and informational packet contact Hazel Lautzenheiser at 260-849-0527 to be included in this year's mailing list.  During the 2023 season vendors had total market sales of more than $60,000.  Earn some extra money this summer by participating at this not-for-profit opportunity.

The South Adams Ministerial Association will be hosting a Community Gospel Music Night at the First Mennonite Church, May 19th at 6:30 PM. Childcare will be provided through age 4. A free will offering will be taken for SAMA.

Sign up today!! VBS 2024 for kids age four through those finishing fifth grade will be June 3-7 at our church, in conjunction with Berne Evangelical Church! Volunteer and student registration is now open! CLICK HERE or visit the display table today! Donation lists are on the table too! Check it out!!!

VBS Decoration Days: Come join us to help decorate for this year’s VBS this Thursday morning, May 16, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. We will also be decorating every Tuesday in May from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

VBS Volunteers: Please choose one of these two dates for information and training: Wednesday, May 29, or Thursday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m.

Camp Luz information for summer 2024 can be found at their website: www.campluz.com/summer-camp.html. Registration is open and camps do fill up quickly, so if you are interested in sending your child or children to experience this Christ-centered camp, don’t wait too long. The church helps pay for half the cost of a child attending Camp Luz and ¾ the cost for any siblings who go. Assistance with transportation can also be arranged as needed. Please contact Debby if you have questions.

The Voluntary Service Scholarship application has been updated. You can apply if you are a high school senior or college undergraduate, are a member of First Mennonite, and if you apply one month prior to your voluntary service. Some examples of service: short-term mission trip, church camp counselor, MDS team, etc. You can pick up your application and a copy of the new guidelines in the church office.

Prayer Walk: On Wednesday, May 22, the youth will be going on a prayer walk from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We will start in the Youth Room. 

Out-of-School Bash: Youth “School’s Out Bash” will take place on Wednesday, May 29, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Brandon & Elizabeth Fruechte’s house. Transportation will be provided. There will be food, swimming, games, 9-Square, Senior Recognition, and more!! 

Summer Bible Reading Challenge: The youth will be doing a Summer Bible Reading Challenge starting Saturday, June 1, through Saturday, August 31. Pick up your reading plan next Sunday, May 19.

Contribute to the needs of our community by participating in Project Share. You can place your donations on the table in the foyer or in the box inside the east entrance of the church.  Suggestions for each month are listed below, but all donations are appreciated.

• January - Cereal & Baby Food
• February - Monetary Donations
• March - Vegetables
• April - Boxed/Pouched Side Dishes
• May - Cake, Brownie, Muffin Mixes
• June - Paper Products
• July - Personal Hygiene Products
• August - Feminine Hygiene Products
• September - Canned Meat
• October - Soups
• November - Pasta
• December - Beans

The Spiritual Guidance Cabinet would like to offer a prayer for healing as well as anointing with oil to anyone struggling with health issues. James 5:14-15. Contact Darin Ringger at (260) 820-0191.

Have you heard about pickleball? Pickleball is fun, social, and friendly. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn. Come to the Family Life Center on Tuesday and Thursday evening anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 and/or on Saturday morning between 9 and 11 and join other individuals, couples, and families as they enjoy a new game. Don't have a paddle? No problem. We have extra if you need one. Contact Craig Sprunger for more information - 260.450.4206.

Did you know that we have an exercise class that meets for a half hour at the church three times a week? Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center we gather for a fun time of walking and aerobic exercise. With the help of a 30-minute work-out video, we exercise and/or walk the equivalent of two miles! Please come join us!

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