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COMMUNITY EVENTS Continued…
 Road Hockey Challenge 2015 at Crosshill Mennonite Church on
Saturday, June 20 (9 am sign-in). Fun, food, & prizes! Divisions for
boys/girls, from Novice (2006) up to Bantam (2000). Cost $100/team of 5 (4
playing at a time). Proceeds will be donated to the Wellesley Food
Cupboard. Team registration due by May 16 (extended). Registration forms
available on church website under “Coming Events”: www.crosshillmennonite.ca
or by contacting Kyle Roes at [email protected]. Nick Spaling( Drayton
Ontario) from the Pittsburgh Penquins will be our guest at the tournament!
5074 Deborah Glaister Line, R.R.#2 Wellesley, ON. N0B 2T0
Phone: 656-2946 E-mail: [email protected]
MVM website address: www.mvmchurch.ca
Bulletin Messages: 656-2946 ext.6 or E-mail: [email protected]
INFORMATION...
 We would like to send ministry teams to lead worship at Pine Lake Family
Campground near Bayfield on Sunday mornings this summer. Would you
be able to bring a Bible-based message or help lead music on one or
more Sundays? Please sign up in the church foyer. Talk to Pastor Brent if
you have questions.
 Church Canada invites you to Invest in the Church this Easter to Pentecost
season. Each household will receive a letter inviting you to prayerfully
consider your participation in extending the mission of the wider
Church. Thank you!
 Lodging required for the leaders of the Take Back Your Life Conference;
Rob Painter and Jason & Fern Schlabach arriving Wed evening May 20 to
Saturday or possibly Sunday morning. Please contact James and Donna
Jantzi at 519-595-3276 or [email protected] to volunteer.
 Penny Power has changed as no more pennies are in circulation to My
Coins Count. There is a blue jar in lobby by Bible reading table for your spare
nickels, dimes and quarters. Loonies and toonies also cheerfully accepted.
 Check out the events posted on our Bulletin Boards!
May 3, 2015
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School: The Spirit of Hospitality
Lesson text – 3 John
10:45 a.m. - Worship Celebration!
Worship Leader: Greg Guenther Musicians: Praise Team
Prelude/Offering: Joanna Kipfer
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Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Songs of Praise & Worship
Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1&2
**In Nursery ~ Sunday, May 3 – Michelle Albrecht & Makayla Entz
Sunday, May 17 – Nikketa Snook-Schneider & Hannah Poole
Message: Be Transformed. . . . Pastor Brent
Prayer of Blessing
CONGRATULATIONS!
 Congratulations & God’s Blessings to Harold & Reta Steinmann as they
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celebrate their 55 wedding anniversary on May 7.
Megan Erb
Nikki Leis
Ruth Wagler
♪BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK♪
May 3
Kirstie Hoffele
3
Mary Joy Gerber
4
Julia Entz
Sharing & Prayer
Presentation of Tithes & Offering – Building Fund
Announcements
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Pastor: Brent Kipfer…[email protected]…Office: 519-656-2946…Home: 519-656-2326
Elders: Paul & Bernice Albrecht 656-2429 / Glenn & Audrey Leis 656-2579 /
Delmer & Eleanor Jantzi 656-2228 / James & Donna Jantzi 595-3276
Elder for Youth: Josh & Melissa Gerber 656-2795
Church Secretary: Pauline Huber is in the church office Tuesday & Thursday mornings.
Leadership Chair: Wayne Nafziger - 595-8674 Audio Visual Email: [email protected]
But seek first his
kingdom and his
righteousness, and
all these things
will be given to
you as
well. Therefore do
not worry about
tomorrow, for
tomorrow will
worry about itself.
Each day has
enough trouble of
its own.”
Matthew 6:3334(NIV)
Closing Song
Blessing
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS!
We are glad you have joined us this morning. There is a wheel chair available
for your use at church.
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Nursery is available this Sunday morning for your young children (6 mths-3yrs).
*Please ask the ushers for any directions or assistance you need.*
PLEASE PRAY…
THIS WEEK AT MAPLE VIEW Continued…
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For Melissa Albrecht and Aaron Jantzi as they begin married life together!
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That participants in the upcoming Take Back Your Life Conference would be
led into full freedom in Christ. Pray for those who would benefit from taking
part but have not yet decided to attend.
LOOKING AHEAD AT MAPLE VIEW…
MYF(Youth) – Friday, May 8 – Biking at RIM park. Meet at 6:30pm sharp at
the church.
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For Nathan Chalmers and the team launching Catalytic Converters with
Cambridge Youth for Christ.
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MYF(Youth) – May 15-18 - Pitch and Praise, hand forms into Jerry if you
haven’t done so.
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For Scott and Amanda Roes’ Faith Rx’d ministry team beginning work in the
Stratford CrossFit community.
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For the formation of summer ministry teams to serve at Pine Lake Family
Campground near Bayfield.
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For Laverne Jantzi, Arnold Weber, and their families as they receive
palliative care.
Wednesday -Saturday, May 20-23 – Take Back Your Life Conference at
Maple View. The conference vision is “To see people set free in Christ by
being released from spiritual bondage, taking possession of their inheritance
in Christ and overcoming the enemy’s assaults. Cost: $185/person, including
meals. Registration deadline: May 14. See poster and brochures in the
church foyer for details.
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Parent-Child Dedication Service is being planned for Sunday, May
24. Parents wishing to participate should contact Pastor Brent
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Sunday Evening May 24 at 7:30 pm at Maple View. Come and be inspired
by testimonies & uplifting music by Harbour Lights—Jake Penner Family,
Gospel Express Ministries. A free will offering will be taken for the ministry.
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Mark your calendars: Beef Supper Saturday, June 6. Tickets available soon
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Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 pm – I Will Tell event with Phil Callaway &Bible
teacher Dr. John Neufeld at Maple View. Be encouraged in your daily walk
with Jesus! Sponsored by Back to the Bible and Laugh Again
ministries. Admission is free; no tickets are required. Invite neighbours and
friends!
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Healing for: Jim Bloxam (Nathan Chalmers’ grandfather), Makayla Entz,
Mark Entz’s sister Martha, Samantha Entz, Velma Erb, Edna Jane Lebold,
Alisha Martin, Margaret Wagler, Burnell Zehr, Linda in Jamaica, Fabian in
New York, Julie (Robert’s mother).
OFFERINGS
Today
Last Week
Building Fund
Library, Clubs & Schools
Building Fund Pledges
Pastoral Support
Operating
Missions – Lebold’s
Sunday School
$3722.00
2170.00
125.00
75.00
75.00
308.85
Next Sunday
‎ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY
Worship Service: 218
Sunday School: Jr. – 21
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Blood Donor Clinic at the Wellesley Community Centre on Monday, May 4,
from 5:00-9:00 pm. Our church needs to supply 6 dozen cookies. If you are
able to assist with supplying cookies, please let Nelson Kuepfer know today.
The cookies need to be dropped off at the community centre by 4:30.
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Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp - 20 Annual Road Hockey Tournament,
Saturday, May 9. Visit www.hiddenacres.ca or email Jeff at
[email protected] for additional information or a brochure.
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YFC/Youth Unlimited Cambridge dessert and Jazz fundraiser featuring ‘The
Usual Suspects’ and Jeff Snyder May 11, 7-9pm at Milverton Mennonite
Fellowship. Admission is free, but space is limited; contact Donna Snyder to
reserve your space by phone at 519-595-4474 or by email at
[email protected]. For info call 519-444-8916. Reserve by May 7
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The Wellesley Community Fund Raising Committee is hosting a Fish Fry,
Silent Auction and Plant Sale on May 22 at the Wellesley Arena as a
means to raise funds for the new Accessibility Playground to be built this
Sr. – 114
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK…
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COMMUNITY EVENTS...
Sewing Circle – Tuesday, May 5. Devotions: Practising Presence in the
World – by “Me”. Song leader: Marilyn Brenneman. Pack a lunch. Lug a mug.
Come help us and find out who “Me” is!
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Leadership Committee Meeting – Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 pm at the church.
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Midweek Programs- Wednesday Evening
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MYF (Mennonite Youth Fellowship) Bible Study – Wednesday,7:30 pm.
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Bible Study at The Westhill Retirement Home 7:30pm (25 Westhill
Dr., Waterloo). All are welcome! Support our ministry with seniors and
be encouraged by the Word of God at the same time!
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year. Advance tickets only. If you wish to donate something or for more
information about event see poster on bulletin board.