WORSHIP SERVICE

May 19, 2024
9:15 am

Pentecost
and
Celebration of our Graduates

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 12:1-13
Acts 2 (selections)

All are welcome!
Worship nursery is provided in the morning.
Masking indoors is optional.

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2024 Spring Sunday School for All Ages
March 3 – May 26
No classes on March  31 (Easter)

BETWEEN THE DARK AND THE DAYLIGHT by JOAN Chittister. In this class we will be reading and discussing Chittister’s book, which explores the need to embrace the contradictions of life. In each chapter Sister Joan digs into paradoxical truths that underlie subjects that we think we know. For example, we aim for success, but we need to understand the importance of failure. We are encouraged to fear the unknown, but there are ideas, foods, and friends out there that will help us live better. The goal of the class is to identify tools that will help us navigate our contradictions.

Eating with Jesus: Theologies and Practices of Communion. Communion might be the most widely shared worship practice across Christianity. Yet understandings of Communion, also called The Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, are rich and varied. We’ll explore the meanings of this “sacrificial meal” in the biblical tradition and in church history and practice, with attention to Anabaptist/Mennonite emphases and our own practice at FMC. Participants will be invited to help plan a Communion service as a way of sharing our learnings with the congregation.

Coffee & Conversation. Take part in informal discussion of current events and faith questions. Topics for conversation change weekly and arise from within the group. All are welcome.

Youth and University Students. We will meet for fellowship and are beginning to create visuals for the summer worship season.

Lower Grade School (K-2). We use MennoMedia’s curriculum, Shine: Living in God’s Light, for children’s Sunday School. The current quarter’s themes are “Jesus Brings Good News” and “Following Jesus.” Stories related to Lent, Easter and the early church are from Mark and Acts.

Upper Grade School (Grades 3-6). The class will use a variety of short stories, articles, videos, and book chapters to discuss topics relevant to the ever-changing world in which they live. Topics include navigating friendship, talking to your parents, knowing and living your values, trusting yourself, and more.

Infants – Preschoolers. Childcare is available in the nursery.