Join the FTROOP widower's group at a Fort Wayne TinCaps game on Friday, July 19th. Tickets are $14. Transportation will be provided from First Missionary Church, leaving at 5:00 p.m. Reach out to Bill Beachey at 260.849.0426 to reserve your spot today!

Child dedication will be on Sunday, July 21. If you are interested in having your child dedicated, please contact the church office.

Join the Churches of Berne for a Praise Concert with Divinity Trio, Sunday, July 28th at 6:30 PM. Rain location: First Mennonite Church. This concert is sponsored by the South Adams Ministerial Association. 

If you are assisting (or want to assist) with the sewing of the 2,000 MCC school bags for the November Mission Festival, please contact Sharon Ninde at (260) 251-2730. All fabric must be cleared with Sharon. Please communicate regularly with her as to your goals, progress, and budget. Thank you for your interest in this sizable and worthwhile project to support literacy in third world countries. 

There are no Wednesday evening chapel services in July; however, the men's and women's groups will still meet as shown below.

"The “Band of Brothers” men’s group will continue to meet during the summer. Check the bulletin for the location each week. 

The “She Shares” women’s group will also continue to meet through the summer in Room 15. If Wednesdays don’t work for summer schedules, women are encouraged to gather in groups of 3-4 on their own for the purpose of prayer, encouragement, and accountability. Contact Lana Shoaf with any questions. 

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

It has been confirmed! Perspectives on the World Christian Movement will be offered starting Monday, Sept. 2, through Monday, Dec. 2, at The Filling Station. The 15 speakers have been secured who will highlight God’s heart for all peoples. You will encounter the momentum of the WCM with fresh understanding of God’s unchanging purposes and why they are relevant in your life. Prayerfully consider joining this movement. Please contact Tad Wulliman at (513) 767-0151 for more information. 

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.

Lake Days: Youth will have their annual “Lake Day” at Floyd & Renee Liechty’s home on Tuesday, July 16 (high school), and Wednesday, July 17 (middle school), from 2:00-8:00 p.m. for a time of fellowship, tubing, and games. Pizza and pop will be provided for supper. Youth are to bring chips/cookies. 

Middle School Missions: Middle School Missions will take place Monday, July 29- Wednesday, July 31. We’ll have discipleship, service/outreach projects, prayer walks, group bonding time, and more! The cost is $30. Please sign up today and grab a packet! 

Dunes Trip: The youth will be going to Warren Dunes in Michigan on Saturday, Aug. 3. Please sign up! Details will be out next week.

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.

Please note: There will be no pickleball in the Family Life Center in July.

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