MGC NEWS AT A GLANCE
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Pray for people who are dealing with medical issues. Pray especially for Gina Y., Sirus M., Sarah B., Sharyn K., and Mike & Stephanie W.
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Be in prayer for our leadership team and others in the congregation who are working on vision and planning for Maple Grove’s future.
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Pray for people who are dealing with strained and broken relationships that are in need of God’s touch of healing.
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Pray for our MDS team as they prepare to serve in North Carolina next week.
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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
Men’s Retreat
All men are invited to attend a men’s retreat at Spruce Lake on January 7-8. The resource person is Jaime Saint, grandson of Nate Saint, the missionary pilot who lost his life sharing The Gospel in the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador. The cost of attending is $153. Sign up at The Welcome Center.
Sunday School
During our 9:00am Sunday School hour, the men and women will be splitting into different classes. The men’s class titled “Fathered by God” will be meeting upstairs taught by Chris B. and Mike C.. The women’s class titled “More Precious than Rubies - Wisdom in Action“ will be meeting in the basement, taught by Rose C.. Youth will be meeting with their normal class in the youth room.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Praise from the Byler Family
Praise God that Sarah Byler has completed her chemo and radiation treatments and is feeling good. Thank you for praying!
Baby Arrival!
Congratulations to Eric & Sue N. on the birth of their first grandchild, Wynona Heather, born to Collin and Kerrigan N. on October 13th.
Pray for our college students
Please remember to pray for our college students as they are away from home. Our students are Marietta H., Sabrina H., Racquel H., Logan K., Rodney L., Joe M., Elizabeth M., Sara M., and Aubrey R.,