Gehman Mennonite Church Nov. 19, Wed.- Sewing Circle meets at Bowmansville Mennonite Church.

You
November 16, 2008 can come in the morning or afternoon, whichever suits you schedule. Please note
if you made Christmas Bundles, the bundles should be brought to Bowmansville
Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Mennonite Church by November 23, or bring them to here to church and Marlene
Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Martin will see that they get to MCC. Thank you for your help with this need!
Order of Worship
Nov. 19, Wed.- Youth Bible Study at Travis & Carolyn’s house, 7:00 P.M.
Prelude Jessica Horning
Call to Worship Psalm 78:1-7 Emily Gockley Dec. 6, Sat.-The Senior Link plans to meet at the Bowmansville Church
Hymn of Praise Darlene McCosby Fellowship Hall for a luncheon at 12:00 noon. Music will be provided by a male
Offering quartet known as “Spare Parts” and by group singing of Christmas hymns. A fee of
Offertory Music Jessica Horning $10 per person will be received to cover costs of the meal. Please sign the sheet on
Worship in Song Worship Team the bulletin board no later than Nov. 30 if you plan to attend.
Message : “The Parable of the Talents”
Matthew 25:14-30 Mel Thomas Dec. 12, Fri. - All are welcome to join us as we Christmas Carol at Landis Homes.
Hymn of Response Darlene McCosby Meet inside Landis Homes, at the Heritage entrance at 6:30 P.M.
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer Mel Thomas
Pastoral Prayer Dec. 21, Sun-Please note that there will be a special Christmas Program. The
Today: morning worship hour will begin at 9:30 A.M. There will be no Sunday School.
Greeters Calvin & Roxanne Later that same day at 4:00 P.M., we will sing Christmas carols in the community.
Sunday School Nursery Chrystle & Karen After the caroling there will be a meal in our Fellowship Hall. More details will
Church Nursery Phil & Kelly follow in the coming weeks.
Next Week:
Greeters Nelson & Dianne Jan. 13, Tues.- Our congregation will host the internationally renowned Watoto
Song Leader John Miller Children’s Choir from Uganda(Africa). We will provide an evening meal for choir
Scripture Reading David Mohler members, followed by a concert at 7:00 P.M. Host homes will be needed for
Sermon Glen Martin approximately thirty members Tues. night. For more information contact Cindy
Sunday School Nursery Michelle & Roxanne Horning at 445-9769.
Church Nursery Lucy & Kristin
Randy and the boys are most grateful for the food we have given them. He is
Offerings: asking for a break, as their freezer is full. Thanks to all who have supported them
The November offerings are for Friendship Community, Landis Homes, in this way.
Philhaven, and Released Time.
The offering last week was $2,585.25. Please pray for Hanna Faith Garman who has had a malignant brain tumor
removed last week at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She is home, but the surgery has
Attendance last week was 99. limited her motor skills. She attends Middle Creek Church Of the Brethren, is only
4 years old and lost her mother to cancer 2 years ago. You may wish to join in a
card shower for her. Hanna Faith Garman ,34 Limestone Ct., Lititz, Pa 17543.

Nov. 16, Sun.- Feel free to join in singing at Denver Nursing Home today at 2:45-
3:30 P.M. Happy Birthday! Mary Martin today, Emily Gockley and Lucy Hollinger on
Thurs., and Calvin Good on Sat.
Nov. 18, Tues.- COBYS Parenting Classes, with the meal at 6:00 P.M. and the
classes at 7:00 P.M.