We will be celebrating communion together on Sunday, March 29, (Palm Sunday) during our worship service. Please take time to reflect on the meaning of communion and come ready to celebrate the sacrifice Jesus has made for us. Swiss Village Residents: For members of First Mennonite living at Swiss Village who wish to participate in communion next Sunday, the elements will be available at the front desk the day before communion.

A family devotional for Holy Week is available now at the family resource wall by the offices. Pick up one today!

In celebration of Holy Week, families are invited to a “Resurrection Egg Hunt”—a come-and-go FREE family fun event—on Wednesday, April 1, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Search for 12 symbols of Easter in and around the church building. Leave with your own set of Resurrection Eggs to take home to re-tell the Easter Story to anyone who will listen! Check in at the Family Life Center entrance. Register at  https://firstmennonite.elexiochms.com/.../75bedb69-0654... by March 22 to guarantee supplies.

The South Adams Ministerial Association will be hosting the Annual Community Easter Sunrise Service, April 5th at 6:30 a.m. at Cross Community Church. A Sunrise Breakfast will be served by the ladies of Cross Community following the service.

We are forming a men’s chorus to sing for the morning worship service on Easter Sunday. All men are encouraged to sing! Our two rehearsals will be right after our morning worship service on Sunday, March 15, and Sunday, March 29. Each rehearsal will last about 20 minutes.

If you are interested in becoming a member of First Mennonite Church, or would like to be baptized, please contact the church office.

Registration for Camp Luz is now open! Early bird pricing is available until April 15. First Mennonite Church helps cover the cost for all families wishing to send children to camp. Check out campluz.org for details and registration! Any questions may be addressed to Josie Pfister.

Pianists Needed: Pianists are needed for Wednesday evening services in the chapel. Please contact Becky Lehman at (260) 849-0065 for more information.

Mark your calendars now! This year’s VBS (combined with Berne Evangelical Church) is Emerald Crossing – an Irish Adventure through Psalm 23, and will be held June 1-5 here at First Mennonite. Like David discovered throughout his life, first as a shepherd and later as a king, we’ll discover important truths about the Good Shepherd and how he cares for His sheep. 

The Mennonite Choral Society is rehearsing on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. in preparation for the presentation of Haydn’s Creation, parts 1 and 2. Rehearsals will continue weekly through April 28, with a final rehearsal on Saturday, May 2. All singers are invited to join in presenting this oratorio on Sunday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve this summer? Kaixo USA is seeking families to welcome a student from the Basque Country, Spain, from June 30-July 27, 2026. Host families of any stage of life can offer English immersion, authentic American summer experiences, and show the love of Jesus to someone from across the globe, all without ever leaving Indiana! Learn more at kaixousa.com or contact Mya McClure at myamcclure22@gmail.com or call her at (260) 517-3237.

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 - MARCH 22

• 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ageS
• 10:00 a.m. “See Great Reward": Pastor Jim Schwartz
• No Evening Service (Spring Break)
  

TUESDAY - MARCH 25

SUNDAY – MARCH 29 (Palm Sunday)

• 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for everyone
• 10:00 a.m. “Passover”: Pastor Jeff Linthicum
• 4:00 Worship Service at Envive
  

Calling all Pickleball players, high school age and up! Join us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for great exercise and friendly competition. For more information and an up-to-date schedule of play, contact Craig at 260.450.4206.

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

Did you know that you can receive weekly parenting tips, videos, and devotion ideas right to your phone? If you would like to sign up for this, please text the following: @fmcpare to the number 81010 and request to be part of our Biblical Parenting thread. 

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If South Adams Schools cancels classes because of inclement weather, we will cancel our evening services. If South Adams cancels classes due to fog or other non-weather-related reasons, a decision will be made by 12:00 noon as to whether the fellowship meal and evening classes for all ages will be held that evening. Cancellations will be posted at www.firstmennonite.org, on the church app, the church’s Facebook page, and a church-wide email will be sent out to those who have registered for it. For cancellations we will also inform WZBD radio 92. FM, who will read the announcement on the air; and Fort Wayne TV stations WANE15 and 21Alive.