1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity

COMMUNITY EVENTS Continued…
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Road Hockey Challenge 2015 at Crosshill Mennonite Church - Saturday,
June 20. 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
9. Registration forms available on church website: www.crosshillmennonite.ca
or by contacting Kyle Roes at kyleroes@hotmail.com. As well, we are tentatively
hoping to have an NHL player Nick Spaling, come to the tournament(barring if
he is in the NHL finals) and play with the kids and will also give a quick talk
about his life and walk with Christ if time permits.
INFORMATION...
 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 jdjantzi@cyg.net 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.
 The New Hamburg Thrift Centre has a full-time, 6 month contract (nonrenewable) for adult job seekers who are unemployed or under-employed
(working less than 20 hours per week.) This position is not open to students
seeking summer employment. Application deadline:May 1. Job description
can be found at:http://mcccanada.ca/get-involved/serve/openings/garden-project-coordinator
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School: The Witnessing Spirit
Lesson text – 2 John
10:45 a.m. - Worship Celebration!
Worship Leader: James Jantzi Musicians: Joyce Jantzi
Pianists: Janelle Ropp & Donna Jantzi
Prelude/Offering: Kyle & Kurtis Jantzi
Prelude
Call to Worship
“When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples
also, He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him
deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
Mark 8:34 NKJV
Songs of Praise & Worship
**In Nursery ~ Sunday, April 26 – Sarah Kipfer & Amanda Lebold
Sunday, May 3 – Michelle Albrecht & Makayla Entz
Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:22-23
CONGRATULATIONS!
 Congratulations & God’s Blessings to Cora Roth as she celebrates her
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88 birthday on May 2.
Doris Dotzert
Kelsey Hoffele
Elizabeth Wilhelm
Brayden Leis
Molly Brenneman
April 26, 2015
Welcome
 Check out the events posted on our Bulletin Boards!
♪BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK♪
April 26
Sam Entz
27
Azlynn Bell
28
Dylan Lebold
29
Cora Roth
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5074 Deborah Glaister Line, R.R.#2 Wellesley, ON. N0B 2T0
Phone: 656-2946 E-mail: mvmchurch@cyg.net
MVM website address: www.mvmchurch.ca
Bulletin Messages: 656-2946 ext.6 or E-mail: mvmbulletin@cyg.net
Message: Partaking in Peace. . . . Stuart Blynde
Introducing the Supervised Experience in Ministry - Marianne Mellinger
Prayer of Blessing
Sharing & Prayer
30
May 1
1
2
Pastor: Brent Kipfer….pastor@mvmchurch.ca…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: av@mvmchurch.ca
Presentation of Tithes & Offering – Library, Clubs & Schools
Announcements
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 Maple View’s presence at the Wellesley Home and Garden Show this
week, that the Holy Spirit would guide conversations with guests at our
booth.
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For participants and leaders in the upcoming Take Back Your Life
Conference at Maple View: that each person involved would be led into full
freedom in Christ. Pray for those who would benefit from taking part but
have not yet decided to attend.
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For Stuart and Candice Blyde and their children Raven, Duncan and Gabriel,
as Stu begins as a student pastor.
 Leadership Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday May 5 at 7:30 pm
(instead of Tuesday April 28). Please mark your calendars.
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For John Gerber and his family as he steps into new responsibilities as
bishop of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.
 MYF(Youth) – Friday, May 8 – Biking at RIM park. Meet at 6:30pm sharp at
the church.
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For students and teachers at the Chin Refugee School in New Delhi, India,
as they faithfully pray for us at Maple View.
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For Arnold Weber and his family as he receives palliative care.
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Healing for: Jim Bloxam (Nathan Chalmers’ grandfather), Makayla Entz,
Mark Entz’s sister Martha, Samantha Entz, Velma Erb, Sheila Gerber,
Laverne Jantzi, Edna Jane Lebold, Alisha Martin, Margaret Wagler, Burnell
Zehr, Linda in Jamaica, Fabian in New York, Julie (Robert’s mother).
 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.
Next Sunday
Library, Clubs & Schools
Foreign Missions: Lebold’s
Pastoral Support
Operating
Sunday School
Building Fund
ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAY
Worship Service: 185
Sunday School: Jr. – 25
MYF(Youth) – Friday, May 1 - Service Work. Check with Jerry A or Youth
leaders for details.
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Jr. Youth - Saturday, May 2 - Year-End Campfire & games night at the
church. Come anytime after 7p.m., pick up at 9:30. Bring munchies and your
friends!
LOOKING AHEAD AT MAPLE VIEW…
 Parent-Child Dedication Service is being planned for Sunday, May
24. Parents wishing to participate should contact Pastor Brent
 Mark your calendars: Beef Supper Saturday, June 6. Tickets available soon
OFFERINGS
Today
Last Week
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$3011.00
225.00
40.00
213.30
 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!
COMMUNITY EVENTS...
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK…
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Midweek Programs- Wednesday Evening
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Adult Bible study – 7:15 pm in room 4. Why we must deny self to gain
all God has for us! Read Mark 8:34-9:1. Come study and learn with us!
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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!
Girls Club - Ice cream sundae party. Wednesday, April 29, 7-8:30pm at
Sarah Kipfer's
April 26th 7:30pm - Gospel Echoes concert featuring: Cross Connection
Team at Steinmann Mennonite Church 1316 Snyder's Road West, Baden.
Concert includes Gospel music, a multi-media presentation of their prison
ministry and inmate testimonies. A freewill offering will support the prison
ministry. For more information contact the church at 519.634.8311
 Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp Spring Seniors’ Retreat Days April 27 & 28.
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Brussels Mennonite Fellowship is pleased to invite you to our 35
Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m., come and enjoy a
music night with the “New Freedom Quartet” from Elmira. Refreshments to
follow. For more info see poster on bulletin board.
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Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp - 20 Annual Road Hockey Tournament,
Saturday, May 9. Ages 18 & up. Cost is $150/team. Register by May 2. Visit
www.hiddenacres.ca or email Jeff at roadhockey@gmail.com for additional
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information or a brochure. Join us for a day of road hockey action. All
proceeds help send kids to camp!