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Sunday School Break: Sunday school classes are on pause until the New Year. Classes resume at 10:00am on Sunday, January 11. Upcoming Retreats at Laurelville: Three retreats, one weekend, January 16-18 @ Laurelville.  Winterville is a weekend camp that is jam-packed with fun, geared for students in grades 2-8.  It’s been such a hit thatContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, December 28, 2025”

Longest Night Service: FMC is partnering with Hope UMC & South Haven UCC to offer a “Longest Night” service tonight at South Haven UCC. The service will begin at 7:00pm Christmas Eve Service: Join us Wednesday, December 24 at 7:00pm for a Christmas Eve service at FMC. New Years Reflection Service: Sunday, December 28 willContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, December 21, 2025”

Children and Youth Christmas Program: Thank you to all of the children and youth for sharing their talents with us during this morning’s Christmas program. Special thanks to Maria Witmer-Rich for organizing the show! Note from the Treasurer: Missions giving came in at $1,665.  This giving will be divided between NEOCH, Meals on Wheels, andContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, December 14, 2025”

FMC Brunch Potluck: Sunday, December 21 at 10:00am join us for a brunch potluck in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to share. This event will also serve as a fundraiser for the youth to help cover outstanding costs related to convention.  Toothbrush Collection: There are people in Peru who need something as simpleContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, December 7, 2025”

FMC Brunch Potluck: Sunday, December 21 at 10:00am join us for a brunch potluck in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to share. This event will also serve as a fundraiser for the youth to help cover outstanding costs related to convention.   Mennonite Action Training: The Mennonite Action potluck and training will takeContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, November 30, 2025”

Encounter Invitation: All are welcome to “Encounter,” a monthly gathering led by Ted Steiner and Anita Yoder. We will meet tonight at 7pm at First Baptist Church in Shaker Heights for a time of silence, singing, and sharing. We think it is very important to build community with one another, listening together for God’s lovingContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, November 23, 2025”

Birthday Celebration at Maria and Jonathan’s: Come celebrate with us as Jonathan turns 50! We will have a gathering on Saturday, November 22, 5:30 p.m. at Maria and Jonathan’s home. Come enjoy food and fellowship. If you plan to come please RSVP by November 19. No presents! Intergenerational Sunday School: Join us next Sunday, November 23,Continue reading “Announcements for Sunday, November 16, 2025”

Child Dedication: Today we dedicate and present a new life among us, baby boy Claude-Robby Jr. Charlestant, son of Math-Jelly and Robens. Robby was born on August 22, 2025. We wish God’s blessings on Robens, Math-Jelly and Robby! Call for Conference Delegates: Our membership in the Allegheny Mennonite Conference allows our church to send sevenContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, November 9, 2025”

Missions Month: November is Missions month at FMC. We will be highlighting four of the organizations that FMC supports each Sunday and collecting a special offering that will be distributed evenly to the organizations at the end of the month. Mennonite Action Training: Mennonite Action is coming to Lee Heights on Sunday, December 7th forContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, November 2, 2025”

Pastor Alvis Out of Office: Pastor Alvis will be out of the office on Tuesday, Oct 28th at an AMC pastors gathering in PA, so there will not be Bible study on October 28th. He will be back in office on Wednesday, October 29. Encounter Invitation: All are welcome to “Encounter,” a monthly gathering ledContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, October 26, 2025”