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River Corner Mennonite Church July, 2018 Last Month's Offerings Our Mission Is to Glorify God As We Worship, Serve, and Share Him River Corner Mennonite Church July, 2018 Last Month's Offerings Our mission is to glorify God as we worship, serve, and share Him. Desiring 27-May River Corner General Fund $1,970.00 to grow in grace and peace, we are committed to following Jesus. We value 3-Jun Impact Fund (EMM) 1,148.00 each person as a gift to be nurtured, encouraged, and discipled. 10-Jun Puguli Language Helper (WBT) 1,321.00 Sunday School - 9:00 Worship - 10:00 17-Jun Lancaster Mennonite Conference 857.00 Jul 1 Message: Dave Gochnauer Additional Services and Events Community Time: Dave Siegrist Worship: Rhoda Denlinger District Youth Group - Every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm at Offering: Mission Team - Long Term (EMM) New Danville Mennonite Church. Prelude: Megan Kreider Greeters: Glenn and Helen Shenk Administrative Team Meeting - July 9, 7:00pm at River Corner Jul 8 Message: Dave Gochnauer Community Time: Dave Siegrist Leadership Team Meeting - July 18 at 7:00 at Harold Hess's Worship: Young Adults Offering: River Corner Benevolence Fund Community Event - Saturday evening, August 4, at River Corner Prelude: Julissa Lehman 6:30-8:00 - Ice cream and games Greeters: Bob and Donna Michener 8:15 - Family friendly movie on the barn Jul 15 Message: Black Rock Summer Staff Sunday morning, Augut 5 at River Corner Community Time: Harold Hess No Sunday School Worship: Becky Gochnauer 9:30 - Coffe and donuts prior to the service Offering: Friendship Community and Historical Society 10:00 - Church service Prelude: Megan Kreider Fellowship Meal for everyone after the service Greeters: Gene and Rhoda Denlinger Come one, come all, and invite your friends and neighbors! Jul 22 Message: Mark Hoover (stay tuned for more information about this event) Community Time: Harold Hess Worship: Worship Team Church Retreat - Mark your calendars for September 7, 8 and 9 Offering: River Corner Trustee Fund for the church retreat at Blue Lake. More information to come. Prelude: Julissa Lehman Greeters: Paul and Nancy Hess Dave and Becky will be on vacation from July 21 – 28 Jul 29 Message: Music Sunday Community Time: Emily Ebaugh Offering: Relief Ministries (MCC) Prelude: Megan Kreider Greeters: Amos and Joanne Warfel Leadership Team Pastor: David Gochnauer Elders: Emily Ebaugh, Harold Hess, Dave Siegrist Happy Birthday 16- Steven Ngun 26- Bob Michener 18- Emily Ebaugh 28- Kyle Eby 23- Mak Dalin 30- Mark Ebaugh 25- Justin Eby Revive Initiative: Reimagining God's Mission for the Church Saturday, July 7, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at East Petersburg Mennonite Church Cost is now FREE thanks to sponsorship Join us for a one-day initiative with teaching, roundtable discussion, and workshops for churches, pastors, and leaders who are pursuing revitalization through Missional church transformation and leadership development. For more information, visit reviveinitiative.com Find international food and fun at Global Fair Celebrate summer with international culture and flavor at EMM’s biggest event of the year! Global Fair is happening Saturday, July 7, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Hans Herr House in Willow Street, Pa. Suggested donation of $1. Questions? Contact Jessica Fellenger at [email protected] or 717 898-2251 ext. 235, or visit emm.org/globalfair Music in the Orchard Outdoor summer concerts begin at the 1719 Herr House & Museum at 6 p.m. on June 9 with a performance by Joy Ike and an opening by Alex Brubaker. Concerts continue rain or shine every other Saturday through August 4. Bethel E C Church will be hosting Sunday Evenings with Billy July 1, 8, 15 and 22 at 6:30 pm Each evening will focus on the life, ministry and message of contemporary iconic American Evangelist Billy Graham. Through documentary and sermon videos, we will remember and celebrate the life and ministry of Billy Graham. Join us as we are inspired by him, just as he has inspired millions with the message of Jesus Christ. On July 1 we will watch the movie Billy which focuses on the calling, preparation and early ministry. Video sermons from his crusades will be selected for July 8 and 15. Remembering Billy will provide us with the River Corner Mennonite Church PO Box 9 Conestoga, PA 17516 rivercornermc.org.
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