he MCC Meat Canner will be here this Friday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 25. Meat cutting will begin at 5:30 a.m. both days. Cans will be coming off the truck by 8:00 a.m. All ages are welcome! There is a task for everyone. 

The Meat Canner Committee is also seeking new or gently used dish towels or bath towels. There is a tote by the Project Share table labeled “Meat Canner Towels” for any donations. Thank you!

In support of Sanctity of Human Life, we are asking you to purchase new baby items for the Hope Clinic. We hosting a church-wide baby shower so that we can bless those who have chosen life for their child. The following NEW items are needed: New baby equipment: cribs/mattresses, pack ‘n plays with bassinet, swings, bouncer seats, highchairs, baby gates, strollers, car seats/booster car seats, high back booster seats, potty chair or ring, baby monitors. Baby care items: baby wash/shampoo/lotion, formula (especially Enfamil), baby food, laundry soap, infant care kits (clippers, medicine dispenser, suction bulb, etc. ), crib and pack ‘n play sheets, baby wash cloths/hooded towels, baby bathmat/tubs. Supplies: diaper bags, bottles, teething and baby toys, diapers (newborn, 4,5 & 6) and wipes, pullups (2T-3T, 3T-4T, 4T-5T), sippy cups, baby tableware, clothes\coats (newborn-7T), toys/board games (newborn-age 5), backpacks/school supplies, children’s books (infant –age 5). 

Join us on February 2 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of gospel music performed by the No Name Quartet in intricate four-part harmony. Don't miss this opportunity to worship the Lord together.

The 2025 Adams Country Strong Marriage Conference will be held on February 7-8, 2025, at the Adams County 4-H Expo Hall! Marriage Playbook will be presented with guest speakers former NBA player Bay Forrest and wife Peg. For more details and/or to register, click here.

Join us Wednesday evenings for Bible study, personal enrichment, and fellowship.  There is something for everyone!

• 5:15 p.m. Grace Notes rehearsal (choir room) 
• 6:10 p.m. Mennonotes rehearsal (choir room) 
• 6:15 p.m. JAM rehearsal (Room 7) 
• 5:45-6:30 p.m. Fellowship Meal in the patio
• 7:00 p.m. Ages 0-3: Nursery
• 7:00 p.m. Ages 4-K: Room at the bottom of the ramp
• 7:00 p.m. Grades 1-5: Family Life Center
• 7:00 p.m. Youth: Youth Room (opens at 6:30 p.m.) 
• 7:00 p.m. Bible Study - Genesis (Chapel)
• 7:00 p.m. Band of Brothers Men’s Group (Room 13) 
• 7:00 p.m. She Shares Women’s Group (Room 15) 
• 7:00 p.m. The “EDGE” for younger adults (Room 14) 
• 7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Women’s Ministries, and Quilting
• 8:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal (choir loft of the sanctuary)

Adult small groups will begin studying the book of Revelation in January. Contact the church office or Pastor Jim if you are interested in joining an adult small group. 

Seekers:  Youth will have a worship and prayer night on Sunday, January 19. More details to come!

Skiing/Snowboarding: Youth will be going to Mad River Mountain for Midnight Madness on Saturday, January 25. 

Winter Retreat: The Youth Winter Retreat will take place at Camp Luz on January 31-February 2. The cost is $30.00 to attend. The deadline to register is January 15, 2025. Please sign up and grab a flyer. Details and registration are via the First Mennonite Church QR code and Camp Luz QR code on the flyers.

Winter Jam: Youth will be going to the Christian Concert, Winter Jam, in Fort Wayne on Thursday, Feb. 6. The cost is $15, which you’ll pay when we get there. Please bring money for food. We will pick youth up from school, and will be staying for the entire concert. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Feb. 5. 

Super Bowl Party: The youth will be having a Super Bowl party in the church gym on Sunday, Feb. 9. The cost is one canned good for entrance. It starts at 6:00 p.m. and will finish when the game is over. Come for the game, come for the fellowship, and /or come and play in the gym. We’ll provide pizza and water.

Children in grades 3-9 are invited to join in for a weekend of singing on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025, here at First Mennonite Church! For additional information and/or to register, please visit mennoniteyouthchoir.com.

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

Did you know that you can receive weekly parenting tips, videos, and devotion ideas right to your phone? If you would like to sign up for this, please text the following: @fmcpare to the number 81010 and request to be part of our Biblical Parenting thread. 

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 and August.

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