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WOMEN'S GROUP: WWW!Since we will be unable to gather in person for the time being, we will be utilizing technology to meet in April. Pastor Beth will be setting up a Zoom meeting for those who wish to participate in the Bible Study. Since books cannot be picked up, Pastor Beth will lead us in a type of Bible Study called “Lectio Divina”. In each session, we will hear a scripture passage and have three opportunities to reflect upon it with a different focus each time. Since we will be having study from the comfort of our own homes you are invited to partake of your own beverage of choice and have a snack.
We will be meeting via Zoom on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in joining us please let Pastor Beth know and she will email you the link. |
MOTHER-DAUGHTER DINNER
A Mother-Daughter Dinner is tentatively planned for May 13 at 6:00 p.m. Our entertainment will be Aspiring Acapellas. Mark this on your calendar! We will keep you informed if this event needs to be cancelled.
INFO COMING SOON
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NEW PROGRAMS AT MT. MORRIS!We are excited to announce the implementation of some new programs at Mt. Morris.
Our new Men's Retreat will be held May 1-3, 2020. This will be a great weekend that's open to all men (18 and up) and will be filled with faith building opportunities as well as time to laugh, learn and serve. Justin Rabbach of the Moravian Board of World Mission and I will be leading the weekend. Wholehearted Worship & Music for Smaller Congregations is specially designed for clergy, musicians, and worship leaders of congregations that worship 50-60 people. You'll be encouraged, equipped, and have opportunities to learn and grow from others who are in similar settings. Attendees from all denominations are welcome and encouraged to attend both new events! SAVE THE DATES! We will be hosting a Family Camp Weekend August 7-9, 2020. Gather your whole family (mom, dad, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents) and come to Mt. Morris for an awesome weekend of fun - faith and excitement! Details will be available soon!! -Dan Sharnhorst Registration forms for the Men’s Retreat and Wholehearted Worship are available from the table at the back of the sanctuary. |
It is so humbling to receive so much support through prayers, flowers, cards and words of encouragement. Thank you all for all of these as I recovered from not only my tonsillectomy, but also my battle with influenza A. I am so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful church family who truly lives out the call to love one another!
-Pastor Beth
-Pastor Beth
BOARD OF ELDERS - UPDATE
The Elders met on the evening of March 17, 2020:
- We discussed feedback we received from members of the congregation.
- We discussed the use of Zoom for worship and meetings for our congregation and had Pastor Beth talk with the Trustees to get authorization to use funds from our Technology Grant to purchase this technology.
- We approved the request for member of Mike and Alice Lavin, Barb Keuntjes, and Mike Marzofka. The date of their reception will be determined once the current social distancing requirements are lifted.
- We approved the use of the building for a wedding in October and for the Mother/Daughter dinner in May (again contingent on the social distancing requirements).
- We decided to postpone an open house for our new renovation to invite the community to come see what has been done until the fall.
- We determined that the Easter Dawn service will be at 6 a.m. (most likely via Zoom) – to be discussed throughout the Covid-19 situation.
2020 WATCHWORDS
Congregation:
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22
Board of Elders:
The Lord is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Board of Trustees:
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22
Board of Elders:
The Lord is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Board of Trustees:
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - UPDATE
With one month into 2020, the Trustees have been hard at work with the final details on the building project. We are hoping that by February 9th we will be able to use parts of the renovated areas, and the completion of project should be shortly after. With that said, both Karen and Beth will need help getting moved back into the church office. If you are willing and able, please contact a Trustee if you would like to help with this. When time gets closer to move Karen and Beth back to their offices, we will make sure you are included those arrangements. Please do not be afraid to come to me or any other Trustee member with questions or concerns that we handle. We will be happy to answer or help any way we can.
Let’s have a great year praising our wonderful Lord and Savior!
Blessings,
Eric Voight
Chair of Trustees
Let’s have a great year praising our wonderful Lord and Savior!
Blessings,
Eric Voight
Chair of Trustees
WORSHIP SERVICE CANCELLATIONS
If we need to cancel a Sunday service due to bad weather, we will send out an email or you can check for cancellations listed on WSAW or WAOW.
RECYCLE YOUR INK CARTRIDGES
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Did you know that we collect used ink and toner cartridges and then turn them in for credit. We receive $2.00 for each cartridge that we bring in. You can place your used cartridges in the blue plastic container in the hallway by the offices.
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