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Guest Speaker Doug Luginbill: is in his 9th year as Conference Minister of the Central District Conference. He primarily works out of his home in Bluffton, OH where he lives with his spouse, Paula (Lehman) Luginbill. Doug graduated from Bluffton University with degrees in Religion and Sociology and from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary with an MDiv.Continue reading “Announcements for Sunday, October 27, 2024”

Guest Speaker Amy Yoder McGloughlin: is the Conference Minister with Allegheny Mennonite Conference.  Before moving to this Conference Minister role earlier this year, Amy served as Pastor at Frazer Mennonite Church in the Philadelphia suburbs and Germantown Mennonite Church in Philadelphia. MMN Prayer Request: Praise God for continually carrying Laura Schlabach, of Mennonite Mission Network,Continue reading “Announcements for Sunday, October 20, 2024”

Guest Speaker Rev. Chibuzo Petty: Chibuzo N. Petty is a minister, organizer, and author living in Cleveland, Ohio with their wife and two daughters. Pastor Alvis Vacation Dates: Pastor Alvis will be on vacation from Oct 12 to Nov 2. During this time, the Tuesday Bible Study will not meet. Mennonite Public Educators: Mennonite EducationContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, October 13, 2024”

Note from the Treasurer: After a great month in July, August giving was down. Budgeted monthly offering is $8,300 and August giving was $5,200. Pastor Alvis Vacation Dates: Pastor Alvis will be on vacation from Oct 12 to Nov 2. During this time, the Tuesday Bible Study will not meet. MMN Prayer Request: Yesterday, studentsContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, October 6, 2024”

Retreat Picnic this Afternoon: Join us this afternoon at our retreat property in Geauga county for a time of fellowship and fun. Arrive at 4pm to enjoy fellowship, hiking and games. Dinner will begin later in the evening. Please bring your own table service and a dish to share. Pastor Alvis Vacation Dates: Pastor AlvisContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 29, 2024”

Encounter Invitation: All Friendship Mennonite attenders are invited to “Encounter” on Sunday, September 22, at 7pm at First Baptist Church in Shaker Heights (parking is in the back). Encounter is a monthly gathering of prayer, singing, silence, and conversation. This intergenerational fellowship group welcomes Christians of all types, seekers, and other people of good willContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 22, 2024”

Outdoor Worship at FMC: Next Sunday we will worship outdoors (weather-permitting) at the church. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Because we will be outdoors, the service will not be live-streamed next Sunday. FMC Directory: Paper copies of the updated FMC directory can be found at the back of the sanctuary. WorshipContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 15, 2024”

Note from the Treasurer: The giving for August was $10,300 versus the monthly budget of $8,300. Year to date was $64,700 versus the budgeted year to date of $66,500. Sunday School Kickoff: Today marks the beginning of the Sunday school season here at FMC. Sunday school will begin at 10:00am and there are classes available forContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 8, 2024”

Retreat Picnic this Afternoon: Join us today at our retreat property in Geauga county for a time of fellowship and fun. 5:00pm is when dinner begins. Arrive by 4:00pm to enjoy fellowship, hiking and games. Please bring your own table service and a dish to share! Sunday School Kickoff: Next Sunday marks the beginning ofContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, September 1, 2024”

Encounter Invitation: All Friendship Mennonite attenders (and their friends!) are invited to the first meeting of “Encounter” on Sunday, August 25, at 7pm at First Baptist Church in Shaker Heights (parking is in the back; someone will be there to direct you). Encounter is a monthly gathering of prayer, singing, silence, and conversation. This intergenerationalContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, August 25, 2024”