Gehman Mennonite Church Board and congregational singing led by Merle Ressler.

Please bring your lawn

June 7, 2009 chair and the Church and Sunday School Hymnal. For more information, call
Sunday School 9:00 A.M. (717)949-3475 or (610)777-3003.
Worship Service 10:00 A.M. -Betty & James Martin are worshipping at Red Run this morning and request
prayer for the sermon on John 3:16.
Order of Worship -We will be providing meals for Lisa and Cliff and the boys for the month of
Prelude Marlene Martin June. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex.
Call to Worship Psalm 29 Adam Gockley -A special thanks to Pastor Phil Horning for his creative crafting of the baptism
Hymn of Praise John Miller pitchers used in our service of baptism last Sunday. The pitchers will serve as a
Offering reminder to the six applicants of this significant moment in their faith journey’s.
Worship in Song Worship Team -Interim Pastor Mel Thomas and his wife Geneva are in Charlottesville, VA
Message Bishop Luke Horst today to share in the high-school graduation celebrations of Mel’s grandson, Jacob
Hymn of Response John Miller Myers.
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer Pastor Phil Horning -Campers at Spruce Lake(June 19-21): For the doggie roast/potluck on Sat.
Benediction evening, each family please bring place settings, hotdogs and rolls for your family.
Also, bring a hot or cold dish to share. Drinks and condiments will be provided.
Today: -There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex for drivers to provide
Greeters Randy & Karen Sauder transportation for Alma Horning for the month of June. Thank you to those who
Sunday School Nursery Kelly & Chrystle are able to help in this way!
Church Nursery Randy & Karen Sauder -Bible School begins this Sun. -Thurs.,7-8:45 p.m. Children in kindergarten to 5th
grade will be experiencing the SunRock Kid’s Camp. Youth, beginning at grade 6,
Next Week: will meet at the Crossfire Youth Center and have a different speaker each night.
Greeters Travis & Carolyn Sauder Jeremy Leaman will be focusing on Evangelism with the adult class.
Song Leader Darlene McCosby -Woodcrest Retreat is looking for old t-shirts to use as paint shirts for campers
Scripture Reading Lucy Hollinger during craft time this summer. If you have any shirts you would like to donate
Sermon Glen Martin there will be a box in the narthex next week. If you have any questions please talk
Sunday School Nursery Karen & Roxanne to Heidi Eberly. Thank-you!
Church Nursery Margaret & Lena
May 2009 offering report
Offerings: The offering today will go toward Gehman Missionary Support . Total Offerings: $ 11,637.52
The offering last week was $3,631.05. -Designated Youndt 385.00
Attendance last week was 163. -First Fruits giving 1,125.27 (District Bishop Fund/Lanc Menn
Conf)
June 10, Wed.-Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. -Budgeted funds 7,148.00 (Insurance, Ministers, Operating,
June 12, Fri.-Our first “Game and Movie Night” in the park is fast approaching. Gehmans missions, Youndt property purchase, youth)
The Outreach Committee would be pleased if many of you would attend, meet and -Eastern Mennonite Missions $ 2,979.25
talk with those who do not attend Gehman Mennonite. Mark your calendars now! May 24 offering for Ephrata Area Social Services
We are planning to serve refreshments again. Please sign up for a donation of (Adamstown Community Days) $ 1,047.75
cookies if you are able. Pray for these events and please come!
June 17, Wed.-Sewing Circle at Bowmansville Mennonite Church, 8:30 a.m. to Happy Birthday! Luke Martin on Fri.
3 p.m., or whenever it suits your schedule.
June 20, Sat.-Farmer's Breakfast ,8:00 a.m., at Red Run Mennonite Church, Pastor
Kevin Weaver speaking on "Nature" instead of Charles Longenecker as formerly
stated. Sign sheet on bulletin board.
July 19, Sun.- John O. Yoder, pastor at Erisman Mennonite Church, will speak on
"Facing the Music” at the Outdoor Historical and Inspirational Service at the
Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse, Alleghanyville, at 6:30 p.m. There will be
special music by members of the Alleghany Mennonite Historical Association