This year’s commission affirmation balloting is Sunday, December 7, 2025, and will be held on the main level by the chapel wall. This will take place before Sunday School, between Sunday School and church, and also after church. You are eligible to vote for each commission under which you serve. You do not have to be on a commission or be a committee member to affirm, only serve. You should vote for each mission under which you serve. Commission nominees this year are Worship: Carson Tumbleson and Ava Hirschy; Care: Sondra Lehman and Elizabeth Fruechte; Witness: Graham Hart and Blake Gilbert; Disciple: John Stauffer and Brandon Fruechte. 

Everyone is invited to the Family Life Center on December 14 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. for "A Night in Bethlehem." Wander through the bustling Bethlehem marketplace and discover what life was like when Jesus was born. Interact with local shopkeepers, see the animals, and be sure to visit Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in the stable.

Friday, December 19-Sunday, December 21, is the weekend to host these students through the auspices of International Friendships. Prayerfully consider joining this evangelistic opportunity showing hospitality in Jesus’ Name. There needs to be a minimum of 10 host families by Sunday, November 30, or the offer will be cancelled. Registration papers are on the table in the foyer. Please use the QR code, along with the hard copy that will remain on the table for Tad Wulliman and Mike Collett to collect.

“Journeying through Grief” is a grief support class to help and encourage those on their grief journey. We will be discussing helpful ways to make it through special occasions and also the holidays that are coming up. We will also look at the four seasons of grief, as well as road blocks and detours one might experience along the way. The eight-week class will begin Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2 in the lower level. The class will be led by Marcia & Jamie Cressman.  

Children’s Ministries WINTER VOLUNTEERS: We have these openings this winter: Preschool Children’s Church (crafts once a month); 4th/5th grade Sunday School (once a month); and K-2 Wednesday night teacher (every week for the quarter). Please contact Chris Hyman at chris@firstmennonite.org or call her at (260) 525-9967. You may also use the church app to let us know of your interest!

Advent Activities: Check out the Family Resource wall for a couple of Advent activities available now! Advent begins next Sunday, November 30.

Friendsgiving: The Youth will have a Friendsgiving meal on Wednesday,November 26, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. down in the Fellowship Hall area. Entrée and drink will be provided. Youth are to bring a side dish to share.

Don't miss the opportunity to fellowship and grow with our church family. Take a look at the schedule below. You will find something for everyone!

SUNDAY - November 23

• 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
• 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
• 6:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service at West Missionary

TUESDAY – November 25

• 6:30 p.m. Sunshine Hour (not on livestream; listen on scanner)
• 7:00 p.m. Handel’s Messiah rehearsal
  

The Spiritual Guidance Cabinet would like to offer prayer for healing as well as anointing with oil to anyone struggling with health issues (James 5:14-15). Please contact Darin Ringger at (260) 820-0191.

Contribute to the needs of our community by participating in Project Share. You can place your donations on the table in the foyer or in the box inside the east entrance of the church.  Suggestions for each month are listed below, but all donations are appreciated.

• January - Cereal & Baby Food
• February - Monetary Donations
• March - Vegetables
• April - Boxed/Pouched Side Dishes
• May - Cake, Brownie, Muffin Mixes
• June - Paper Products
• July - Personal Hygiene Products
• August - Feminine Hygiene Products
• September - Canned Meat
• October - Soups
• November - Pasta
• December - Beans

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