MGC NEWS AT A GLANCE

Pray for people who are dealing with medical issues. Pray especially for Gina Y., Sirus M., Sarah B., Sharyn K., and Mike & Stephanie W.
Be in prayer for our leadership team and others in the congregation who are working on vision and planning for Maple Grove’s future.
Pray for people who are dealing with strained and broken relationships that are in need of God’s touch of healing.
Pray for Aldie K. as he recovers after having a successful surgery this week.
Pray for our country and world leaders as they make decisions that shape our 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

Armando Peña & Family - Lampei Ministries in Mexico City

CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Maple Grove Helping hands

The men of our church have started a new ministry called “Helping Hands”. This ministry is designed to provide a helping hand with maintenance and household needs of various kinds. If you are willing to lend your time and skills to help others, please sign up at the Welcome Center. If you have a maintenance need around your home—or you are aware of someone who

could use some assistance—please fill out a Helping Hands Request Form at the Welcome Center or contact Pete B. directly.

Preschool Candle Fundraiser

We have an opportunity to support the Maple Grove Preschool through their fall candle fundraiser. Hand poured soy candles and wax melts are available to purchase from Sugar Plum Candles. Check out the display at the upstairs Welcome Center! All orders must be placed by October 25th. Candle orders will be in on November 19th

Gift Discernment Affirmation

Please fill out an affirmation ballot regarding people in our congregation chosen to serve through gift discernment. Ballots are available in your bulletin and at the Welcome Center. Please return ballots today, September 27th.

Ladies Bible Study

A women’s Bible Study titled “Living with Heavenly Intentions” led by Lois K. will be taking place on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:00am beginning October 6th, and continuing for four weeks. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you are interested.

Morelia, Mexico Renovation Trip

Lampei Ministries is moving into a larger building! Help is needed to do some renovations such as light construction, electrical work, and painting. If you are interested in serving in Mexico anytime in October through December, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Please see Lisa H. with questions.

Parkesburg Point Volunteering

Maple Grove serves dinner at The Point several times a year. This year’s dates are October. 8th, Nov. 12th, Jan. 14th, Feb 11th, March 11th, April 18th, and May 13th. If you are interested in helping and have your clearances, please see Wanda L.

Sunday School

Next Sunday, during the Sunday School hour, at 9:00am, we will be breaking into our Sunday School classes to meet with each other.

Preparing for Communion

Next Sunday, October 4th, we will be sharing communion together. Please take this week to prepare your hearts and minds in preparing for sharing the Lord’s Supper together.