First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro

We had such a wonderful time at the church picnic! The weather was great, fellowship great, and the food…… amazing. Thank you, Doug and Pam Bartel, for hosting us. Here are some of the pictures from our time together.

We have had many requests for the video of the church picnic. It took us a bit to get it up due to the storm this weekend causing us to have some internet issues. But all is working now!

Thank you, Joel, for all your work on this! Not only did he video the entire thing with his phone, he edited it (with some fancy tricks, mind you!), and then he uploaded it all for us to view. What a blessing!

Simply click here to watch it. Then rave about it to fellow church members and Joel! Enjoy!

This Sunday, June 2, is our annual picnic with Trinity Mennonite Church! It starts at 10:30 am at Doug and Pam Bartel’s house and we hope you all can make it! Come join us for a casual worship with Book of Jeb playing music. Afterwards we will all enjoy lunch together so bring a dish to share if you are able to! Also, bring lawn chairs along to sit in. In case of bad weather, the picnic will be held at the church in the Fellowship Hall. See you Sunday!

There will be no official bulletin this Sunday, so please go here for weekly updates.

Our winners! Sonny & Cher aka Doug & Holly

Those of us who made it to the talent show last week are still laughing. Talk about a fun time! Who knew we had such gifts in our congregation? And who knew we actually had some talent, thanks to the Diener family!?!? Thanks to all who participated and who came to watch. Thanks, Lloyd, for the yummy burgers and hot dogs! And thank you, Hi-Fy for hosting the whole evening! It was a great time! Here are only a few pictures from the evening since our regular photographer attempted an act rather than sticking to taking pictures.

photo courtesy of thelinncountyfair.wordpress.com

We have a busy week ahead of us. For those of you who were unable to make it yesterday, here is the bulletin.

Today is the blood drive. The Red Cross is here from 1-6 pm in the Fellowship Hall if you would like to come down and donate. You get a yummy cookie!

On Wednesday, we will have our 3rd Annual Variety Show. The rumor is that it will be the best thing happening in Hillsboro that night! Come at 6:15 pm for a meal of hamburgers and hot dogs prepared by our own HiFy youth and their fearless leaders Asia and Casson. And then stick around for the entertainment that starts at 7 pm. It is not too late to sign up!!!

On Friday, May 3rd, Joel Klaassen will be taking old computers to Starkey Recycling. If you have something you would like him to take, please leave it under the carport directly across the alley from church. Here is a list of what they will take:

• Computers
• Printers
• Monitors
• Keyboards
• Mice
• Scanners
• Hard drives
• PDAs and smartphones
• Cell phones
• Tabletop copiers
• DVD players
• VCRs

Please see Joel or Laura if you have any questions or email secretary@fmchillsboro.net.

There is a Care Committee meeting this week on Thursday at 7 pm.

Have a great week!

Tonight is the last Wednesday night meal and activities. The meal is at 6:15. It will be followed at 7 with our normal Wednesday night activities. Children and youth will meet in their normal classes. The adults will meet to hear about the Marion County Circles Groups.

The menu is: South of the Border (walking) Tacos, grapes, and an ice cream sundae for dessert.

The meal is being prepared by our awesome kitchen committee. We have been so blessed to have some great people preparing great meals and serving us throughout the year. We are especially thankful for two people who have been working the most behind the scenes and are there every week. Thank you, Eydie and Verda, for all you do and for showing us His love through your service. We are blessed by you!

Special thanks to Jamie Peters for leading us all in a fun project for the MCC sale. Everyone seemed to have a great time visiting and creating flower seed packets during our Wednesday evening time following the meal. Thanks, also, to the kitchen committee for the wonderful meal you prepared for us all!

We enjoyed several moving services last week here at FMC as we celebrated the life and death of Jesus. Thanks to all who participated, either through the planning of it all and carrying it out or through showing up and allowing God to speak to you. What a great week!

Those of us able to be there on Easter Sunday, got to enjoy beautiful music by the choir. The children came in to wave and smile, and they brightened up the service as well.

Here is the bulletin from Palm Sunday. Even though we did not have the service, you can still read through the announcements.

There is no Wednesday night meal and service due to our Holy Week services.

Here is our Holy Week schedule:

• Wednesday Evening March 27

6:15 Preparation for Easter Sunrise at Kleibers

7:30 Choir practice in sanctuary

•  Thursday Evening March 28

6:00 – 7:00 Maundy Thursday Love Meal

Bring bread (sliced) or dinner rolls

Nursery provided

•  Friday March 29

12-12:30  Good Friday readings, silence, prayers

5:30-6:00 Good Friday readings, silence, prayers

In FMC Chapel

•  Saturday March 30 or earlier in the week

Bring Easter Lilies to the church

•  Easter Sunday March 31

6:45 Sunrise Service at Kleibers

Meet in FMC chapel if plans change

due to weather conditions

9:00  Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hall

Bring Easter Breads

10:00 Easter Morning Worship Service

Communion

Nursery provided

God bless you as we focus on His Son and all that He did for us this week!

After much deliberation, we have decided it would be wise to cancel the service this morning. We hope that you can still focus on Jesus and His journey into Jerusalem on this Palm Sunday. Please be safe and keep warm.