MGC NEWS AT A GLANCE

Pray for people who are currently dealing with a variety of medical issues. Pray especially for Gina Y. and Sarah B.
Pray for rest for all of our church families during this season, especially Mike & April Clemmer as they are on a sabbatical this summer.
Be in prayer for our leadership team and others in the congregation who are working on vision and planning for Maple Grove’s future.

PARTNERS IN MISSIONS

LOCAL MISSIONS

Bridge of Hope
Cornerstone Reproductive Health

Eastern Mennonite Missions
Maple Grove Preschool
Parkesburg Point
PCCO (Parkesburg Churches Community Outreach)
Southern Chester County Young Life
Welsh Mountain Home

WORKERS IN THE FIELD

Nathan & Laurel - World Team in Africa

Garry & Ruth - EMM

Nathan & Krystal - Christar

David & Dawnell - Commission to Every Nation in Mexico

Kandace - EMM in Cambodia

William - EMM Teaching Missionary

Mike & Sharyn - Powered to Move in Texas

Randal - Modern Day in Italy

Dale & Kathy - YWAM Virginia & Chile

Omar & Family - Word of Life Thailand

Jon & Amanda - CRU West Chester University

Randy & Melanie - Reach Beyond in Mexico

Mentor & Erinda - Eurasia Partners in Albania

CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

PCCO Backpack Collection

Throughout the month of July, we will be collecting school backpacks to be distributed through the Parkesburg Point. We are committed to donating 30 backpacks with school supplies. The backpacks should have a side pocket for a water bottle. The items to be included are a water bottle, a pack of No.2 pencils, a pack of pens, highlighters, one-subject notebooks, pencil bag, plastic two-pocket folders, and 3x5 notecards. Please have your backpacks at church by Sunday, July 26th. Thank you for your willingness to give.

Summer Sunday School Schedule

Beginning in July, the adult Sunday School classes will join together for a series on Spiritual Gifts, meeting in the basement. Senior High Youth and Jr. Youth will be studying Evangelism together in the Youth Room. K-5th grade students will meet with Chrisy W. in Room 105 throughout the summer. Preschoolers will continue to meet in their regular class.

Elder Affirmation

With the approval of the leadership Team, Brian H. has agreed to serve a second, three-year term as an elder at Maple Grove. The congregational affirmation ballots are available at the Welcome Center to affirm Brian as an elder. Please fill out your ballot and place it in the ballot box by July 26th.

Prayers and Encouragement

Mary Jane S. continues to struggle with mobility issues from her recent back surgery. Please contact the church office for her address to send cards of encouragement and get well wishes.

New Address

Harold and Mary Ellen G. have moved homes. Please contact the church office for their new address.

Building Renovation

The building renovation project passed with 97% approval. Our goal is to raise $140,000, which includes a tithe to support other churches' building projects. To give, mark your offering envelope "Building Renovation" or select the Building Renovation Fund when giving online.

Octorara Food Cupboard Donations

We are collecting for the Octorara Food Cupboard next week, July 19th. Specific needs are pasta and pasta sauce, cereal, pancake mix and syrup, and oatmeal. Fresh produce is also accepted. Thank you for your generosity.

Gratitude from the K. family.

“We are beyond grateful for all the blessings of support we received from this community as we faced the unexpected shed fire a couple of weeks ago. We don’t know how we could ever thank you enough. Your prayers, support, machine labor, food, cow chasing, goat chasing, firefighting, everything…we are deeply moved and so thankful.”

- Nolan & Nori K. Family