October Food Cupboard Donations

Next week, October 18th, we will be collecting items for the OAFC. Red beets, tomato products, pork & beans, veggie soups, canned potatoes, boxed potatoes (scalloped, au gratin), salad dressing, mayonnaise, and spam are needed. Thank you for participating in serving our community.

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Youth Worship Night

LMC is hosting a youth worship night at Weaverland Church on Sunday, November 1st. Doors open at 5 p.m. for games, pizza, and specialty drinks. Worship and prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please sign up in the youth room. The drivers will be leaving church at 4:30 p.m. This event is for all senior youth. Bring a friend!

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Material Resource Center Volunteering

We are invited to volunteer at MCC in Ephrata, on Thursday October 15th from 9-3pm to process donations. Coffee and tea will be provided, but please bring a packed lunch. Men and women are both needed. Please contact 

Mary Ellen Groff if you need a ride or have any questions. 717-572-1410.

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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 for 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

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Ladies Bible Study

A women’s Bible Study titled “Living with Heavenly Intentions” led by Lois Kennel, will take 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. 

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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 from October through December, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Please see Lisa Harnish with questions. 

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Parkesburg Point Volunteering

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

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Children’s Christmas Musical

We are doing a Christmas musical again this year and would love to have kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade to be part of it. Practices will be held in Room 105 during our worship service, beginning now and continuing through Christmas.

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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 Bush directly.