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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT FIRST MENNONITE?
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pastor appreciation
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Let’s thank our wonderful pastoral staff by showering them with cards, gift cards, notes of encouragement, or anything else you would like to do to thank them for all they do to bless our congregation! You may even want to give a Bible in a pastor’s honor through Gideons International. Cards and gift cards may be dropped off in the Spiritual Guidance Cabinet mailbox by the church office. The cards will be divided up by the SGC and distributed to the staff.
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mission festival 2024
Join us November 3 - 10 as we focus on our part in God's missions both locally and throughout the world. More details can be found by clicking the link below.
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kids mission festival
Kids will have three sessions during Mission Festival. Throught the week, they will learn about our missionaries, other cultures, and how they can be missionaries right here in our community. More details can be found by clicking the link below.
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mds opportunity
We have an opportunity for four people from our congregation to serve in Selma, Alabama, from Nov. 10-16. The work consists of housing repairs that are needed as a result of tornadoes occurring in 2023. MDS is not scheduling early response work in North Carolina in November, but has an ongoing need in Selma. If you are willing to fill one of these spots, please contact Jim Buckingham at (260) 525-1175 or by email at buckinghamj1952@gmail.com as soon as possible. Thank you for your willingness to serve.
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international friendship students
If you would like to host Ohio State students from Dec. 13-15, please sign up in the foyer. This is a wonderful opportunity to show HIS love.
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fall service project bingo
On Wednesday night, kids age 4-5th grade were given instructions for a six-week bingo game! Families are encouraged to serve together for the next six weeks by getting ideas from the Bingo board. Mark things off for points, with prizes to be awarded on Wednesday, Nov. 20. If you did not receive a copy of the game and instructions, please pick one up at the family resource wall today!
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operation christmas child
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are coming! You can make Christmas special for children around the globe who don’t know the love of Jesus. Shoeboxes will be available in the patio next Sunday, October 6. Turn in date is November 10, 2024.
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mennonite youth choir festival
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.
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Messiah rehearsals
The Mennonite Choral Society invites all singers to join them in preparing for the annual performance of Handel's Messiah. Rehearsals begin at 7:00 p.m. each Tuesday through December 3, with a final rehearsal on Friday, December 6. Soloists for the renditions which will be presented on Saturday, December7 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 and 3:00 p.m. are Soprano - Renee Rybolt, Alto - Cassandra Petrie, Tenor - Tim Bentch, and Bass - Mark Stachofsky. These performance mark the 50th and 51st performance directed by Brent Hyman. Plan now to make Messiah part of your Christmas celebration.
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wednesday nights at fmc
Join us Wednesday evenings this fall for Bible study, personal enrichment, and fellowship. There is something for everyone!
Fellowship Meal - Served from 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Open Gym for Kids - 6:00-6:50 p.m.
Baby/Toddler Child Care & Classes for All Ages - 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Choirs - Varied rehearsal times
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION
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YOUTH NEWS
Class Party: The 12th/11th grade class party will be Sunday, Oct. 27, following the morning service down in the Youth room. There will be lunch, games, and fellowship!
Harvest Party: The annual Youth Harvest Party is Saturday, Nov. 2, out at Fellowship Point from 4:00-9:00 p.m. There will be pumpkin painting and carving, hayride, food, games, and more!
Recharge 2024: Youth will participate in an all-nighter in Ohio on Nov. 8-9. The cost is $10. Pre-register by Sunday, Oct. 27, to guarantee a shirt. We’ll have worship, devotions, tournaments, door prizes and more! Grab a form and sign up.
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project share
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
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pickleball
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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right now media
Do you have a Right Now Media account? This resource provides access to over 20,000 Bible study and devotional videos for youth and adults as well as a library of popular, safe kids' shows that you can view anytime, anywhere, and from any device. Activate your FREE account by clicking HERE.
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online library catalog
The church library catalog is now online. By visiting firstmennonite.library.site or connecting to the catalog through the the church app, you can search for materials available in the library, see what’s new, and what’s popular. Borrowing materials is the same, just sign the check-out card. If you choose to set up an account in the catalog you can also see what you have on loan, check what you have borrowed in the past, and reserve materials that are on loan to someone else. If you have questions, contact Sara Jo Sprunger, sjsprunger@gmail.com, or 260-849-3004.