Phone: Website: April 18, address: Volume 42, No.

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1 Hartville Mennonite Church 0 MIDWEEK JOURNAL Phone: Website: April 18, address: info@hartvillemennonite.org Volume 42, No. 16 The Jesus we don t talk about Recently I had the privilege of speaking with the 8 th grade boys at LCCS before their spring break as a part of their purity unit. As we looked at what it means to be a man we started with who Jesus was. It was not surprising to hear their feedback on what they thought of or who they thought Jesus was. Most of them responded like the picture seen above. Jesus was kind, loving, gentle, passive, soft and weak but strong on the cross. But is this who Jesus is? Is that really how Jesus acted when he was on earth? And if so how do we motivate ourselves to follow him? Is it possible for us to be all of the characteristics above but strong, feared, shrewd, imposing manly men. Here are some verses that contain the Jesus we don t talk about. This may help us view Jesus not as we would like to see him but as who he was.

2 John 2:1-11 (Jesus made wine.) Matthew 3:7, 23:27 & 23:33 (Jesus called people names) Matthew 23 (Jesus was irreverent & disrespectful to Pharisees, False Teachers. Matthew 17:17 (Jesus was impatient.) Luke 13:6-9 (Jesus was not forever long suffering.) Matthew 10:16 (Jesus taught his followers to be shrewd.) Matthew 5:30 & 18:8 (Jesus was gory.) Mark 9:31 (Jesus was harsh with his own disciples.) Mark 7:9 & 7:27-29 (Jesus was sarcastic.) Matthew 27:62-66 (Jesus broke Roman law.) Matthew 21:12-17 & John 2:13-22 (Jesus ran people out of the church.) Matthew 10 (Jesus brought division & conflict.) Luke 7:34 & Matthew 11:19 (Jesus ate and drank with sinners.) Now obviously there is context and mission that needs to surround all of these actions. If someone makes wine just to abuse it or if someone brings division and conflict just to destroy the church or even for their own agenda those things are sin. But the question is if someone tells someone else to be Christ-like then just what are they meaning? Do they mean like when Christ made a whip 2

3 and ran people out of the church or like the time he said let the little children come to me? Matthew 19:13-15 We need to seek to be just like Jesus was. We need to be so in tune with God, the Spirit and the Word of God that we do only what he (we) sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. John 5:20 (Parenthesis mine). We need to not speak of my own accord, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and how to say it. John 12:49 - That is the goal. just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17: Harold Mansfield 3

4 OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK Wednesday, April 20 9:45 a.m., Senior Bible Study meets at the church. 7:00 p.m., YEC meets in the fellowship hall. 7:00 p.m., Jr. MYF Bible Study meets at the church. 7:00 p.m., MYF Bible Study meets at the church. 7:00 p.m., College & Career Bible study meets at Dave & Joni Windham s home. Saturday, April 23 7:00 a.m., Men s Bible Study meets in the Conference Room. Sunday, April 24 8:30 10:00 a.m., Library will be open. 8:30 a.m., Bible Memory Ministries meets in the upstairs S.S. wing. 8:30 a.m., Coffee and Fellowship time. 9:00 a.m., Sunday School for all ages. 10:00 a.m., Kings Kids meets in the upstairs Sunday School Wing (3-5 year olds). 10:00 a.m., Children s Church meets in the Fellowship Hall. 10:00 a.m., Worship Service with Ross Miller/Baptism. Tuesday, April 26 9:00 a.m., Ladies Bible Study meets in the Conference Room. Wednesday, April 27 9:45 a.m., Seniors Bible Study meets in the Fellowship Hall. 7:00 p.m., MYF Bible Study meets at church. 7:00 p.m., College & Career meets at Dave & Joni Windham s home. 4

5 FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR OUR PEOPLE: Gayle Yoder who is recovering from knee surgery. Sherry Domer who is in Boston recovering from a procedure. Jayme Troyer with health concerns. PRAY FOR THE BROADER CHURCH & THE WORLD The extended ministry of our church: Kyle & Dani Troyer Family in Haiti; Trey Sommers with Rosedale Mennonite Missions in Columbus; Lucas with Rosedale Mennonite Missions. Heather Anderson with Adventures in Missions in Botswana, Africa; Preston Hostetler with Operation Mobilization in Argentina; Ethan Marana with YWAM Perth; Michael Campanale in Bangkok, Thailand; Ron Embleton and Alliance Church Plant; Jason Rissler and Strasburg Church Plant; Galen & Bonnie Stutzman serving with Wycliffe. ADDITIONAL PRAYER REQUESTS Michael Ashby Sr. (father to Julia Coblentz) who is in the hospital with health concerns. Melissa Coury (mother to Sarah Coury) who was just diagnosed with breast cancer and has started her chemo treatments. Ellen Schlabach (family friend of Kathy Parker) who is dealing with cancer. Norm Schrock (brother to Dale Schrock and Marilyn Wagler) who is dealing with stage 4 cancer. Gunner Parrill (friend of Mike & Kathy Parker) who is dealing with cancer. Ray Dickerson (father to Marti Briggs) who has been placed on Hospice Care. 5

6 FOR THE RECORD - FIRST FRUIT TITHES & OFFERINGS Sunday, April 17, 2016 Attendance: Ministry (General) Fund $17, Worship Service 450 Partnership 1, Sunday School 248 MYF Property Principal Fund.00 Special Designations 1, $19, BABY DEDICATION has been scheduled for Sunday, May 8 th. If you would like to have your child dedicated contact the church office at or info@hartvillemennonite.org. MEN S RALLY IN THE VALLEY April 30 th in Youngstown from 9-4 p.m. Born to be a Champion. Jim Tressel will be speaking. Ross is planning on attending, if you would like to join him let him know. Free Admission. MEMORY MAKERS is scheduled for Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23. Cost is $20 for both days. Detailed fliers are at the Information Center. Turn in your registration to Andrea Schrock or Rachel Lam. If you have any questions please contact one of us. GRIEFSHARE will be starting Wednesday, May 4 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. The class will run for 10 weeks. Contact Cheryl Phipps if you have any questions at MARRIAGE, THE WAY IT WAS INTENDED. 5 Week, Elective Sunday School Class. This class will start next Sunday, April 24th and end on May 22nd. We will cover Marriage Enrichment topics form Sacred Marriage, The 5 Love Languages, Love and Respect and more. We will meet in the Open Circle Sunday School classroom (beside the Fireside Room). 6

7 CHURCH GOLF LEAGUE: The church golf league will be starting soon at Seven Hills Golf Course. Anyone is welcome to join. 2 man teams and the cost is $ per person. If you are interested in joining contact Cody Miller at or at crmiller12408@gmail.com. YOUNG ADULT CENTER OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, May 1 st from 4-8 p.m. at Gentlebrook Community Complex (880 Sunnyside St., Hartville). All are welcome. OFFERING ENVELOPE NUMBER: If you wish to have your offerings recorded for IRS purposes, call the Church Office ( ) or to info@hartvillemennonite.org to be assigned an offering envelope number and receive an itemized list of your offerings at the end of each year. TICKETS ON SALE NOW for the MYF 52 nd Chicken BBQ- Friday, May 20 th from 5-7:30 pm here at the church. Tickets are $12 for adults & $7 for Children. Please see a MYF (High school) student for tickets. GRADUATION RECOGNITION: We will be recognizing our high school and college graduates on Sunday, May 29 th. If you are graduating from high school or college this year, please let us know so we can honor you! Contact Harold or Sue in the Church Office at CHURCH WEBSITE: If anyone would like to help out with keeping our website updated with activities and announcements contact Lonita Mast at HARTVILLE MIGRANT MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE: Join us for our annual Supporters Gathering Open House on Wednesday, May 4 th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Meet the Staff and Board members, take a tour, hear about the 2016 programs for the migrants and their families and inquire about volunteer opportunities. The open house will be held at the Migrant Center, 3980 Swamp St., Hartville. Refreshments will be served. 7

8 GOSPEL ECHOES TEAM BANQUET on Saturday, April 30 th at 6:30 p.m. at Hartville Kitchen. Tickets are $10.00 each and Children 5 & under are free. For reservations contact Elmer & Martha Gingerich at or David Sommers at A freewill offering will be received for the ministry. 2 nd ANNUAL BEYOND THE DIVIDE COMMUNITY RIDE: Join us for a scenic, country bike ride to Walborn Reservoir on Sunday, June 12 th at 1:00 p.m. The start and finish of the ride will be The Front Porch Cafe. Register at The registration fee is $35.00 per person. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Hartville Thrift Shoppe is hiring a full-time (or two parttime people) to serve as Material Handler. This team member would be responsible for keeping our donation room cleared, moving product through our backroom processes and managing our warehouse. If you are interested in learning more about this position please call Phil Stauffer at , ext or send your resume to pstauffer@gentlebrook.org. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Hartville Thrift Shoppe is hiring a new part-time position of Volunteer Recruiter. This new team member would be responsible for recruiting new volunteers and work with the management team in Orienting and Training the new volunteers. This position would also assist the management team by providing coverage for the store on Thursday, Friday and Saturday s with responsibilities to assist with opening and closing the store and answering customer and volunteer questions. If you are interested in learning more about this position please call Phil Stauffer at , ext or send your resume to pstauffer@gentlebrook.org. LAKE TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY FIRESIDE CHAT- 60 years of the Monarch Rubber Company on Thursday, April 28 th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at GentleBrook Centre. Will be sharing memories, pictures, artifacts and memorabilia. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 8

9 LAKE TOWNSHIP FISH 5K RUN/WALK Saturday, June 11 th at Lake High School Stadium. We have added to new events: 1) Timed a.m..absolutely no running! $20.00 pre-registered by April 30 th. ($5.00 extra after that date.) 2) Fun a.m. (no bib numbers, not timed) $20.00 ages 16 and older, $10.00 children. $5.00 less if you don t want a t-shirt. 5K a.m. $20.00 pre-registered by April 30. Kids fun a.m.free. On-line registration at 1 st ANNUAL CHURCH CHALLENGE Each participating church will earn points in a variety of ways: Participation 40 points for each participant in any of the paid events. Grocery donations 1 point for each item delivered to the field the morning of the race. Financial donations Church members may choose to sponsor their participants for an additional amount. 2 points for each $1 donated. Donations must be brought to the field the morning of the race. Come and join us for a morning of family fun! 9

10 C O M I N G E V E N T S April 24, 2016 Baptism May 1, 2016 Senior Citizen Sunday May 8, 2016 Mother Day and Baby Dedication May 20, 2016 MYF Chicken Barbeque May 29, Graduation Sunday June 6-10, 2016 Bible Memory Camp for grades 5-8 at Camp Buckeye. June 13-16, 2016 Bible Memory Camp for grades 2-4 at Camp Buckeye. June 27-July 1, 2016 Bible Memory Camp for grades 9-12 in Indiana. June 27-July 1, VBS at HMC 9:30 11:30 a.m. N U R S E R Y V O L U N T E E R S SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Infant Nursery (10:00 service): Ross & Britt Nisly Toddler Nursery (S.S.): Kim Miller & Briana Coblentz Toddler Nursery (10:00 service): Emma Windham, Katie Schrock & Chad Troyer Helper: Abbey Coblentz SUNDAY, MAY 1 Infant Nursery (10:00 service): Karina Slider & Girls Toddler Nursery (S.S.): Andrew & Stephanie Yoder Toddler Nursery (10:00 service): Mark & Alesia Jarrard Helper: Tessa Dutton Note: If you cannot serve in the nursery when you are scheduled, please switch with someone then contact Whitney Beachy at Library Hours: Sunday - 8:30-10:00 A.M. Note: If you cannot serve in the library on the day you are scheduled, contact Marilyn Miller April 24 Marilyn Miller May 1 Phyllis Nisly 10

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