Sunday Worship - January 5, 2020 - 10:30 am
SEVEN DECISIONS:
A Study of the Apostles

Rev. Dr. Mark Barger Elliott, Senior Pastor
Rev. Lynn Barger Elliott, Associate Pastor
Dr. Julia Brown, Organist / Director of Music
Scott Bosscher, Director of Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir
MCC Reads books are available in the office for $15 each or at Schuler Books
Join the Conversation January 12!
Members and friends are invited for
a church-wide winter book club

Our first book selection will be

The conversation will begin on
Sunday, January 12 at 11:45am
following worship

THIS WEEK at MAYFLOWER

JANUARY 6 - Monday Dégagé Dinner Group: Start the new year off right and join a devoted group of Mayflower friends at 5:15pm for serving dinner and fellowship with patrons at Dégagé Ministries. Contact Ruth Bell Olsson for more i nformation.

JANUARY 8 - MIDWEEK IS BACK!
4:30-9:00 pm – Child care provided
4:30-5:00 pm – Children’s Choir rehearsal – 3 & 4 year olds
5:00-5:30 pm – Cantus Choir rehearsal – 5 year olds & Kindergarteners
5:15-6:15 pm – Dinner served
5:45-6:00 pm – 1-2 Youth Group – 1st & 2nd graders
6:00-6:30 pm – Cherub Choir rehearsal – 1st & 2nd graders
6:00-6:30 pm. – 3-4-5 Youth Group – 3rd-5th graders
6:30-7:15 pm – Carol Choir rehearsal – 3rd-5th graders
6:00-7:00 pm – Adult Handbell Choir rehearsal
7:30-9:00 pm – Adult Chancel Choir rehearsal

JANUARY 9 - Mayflower Preschool Open House: At Mayflower Preschool children learn through play! Our mission is to create a warm environment that stimulates creativity and a positive self-image for each child. Visit with us on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to come with your child to visit our classrooms, meet our teachers and ask questions about our program.  Enrollment for current families and church members will begin online Friday, January 10 at our website www.mayflowerpreschool.or g. Please contact Missi Heemstra, Director in the preschool office at 459-7386 if you have any questions.

JANUARY 12 - Confirmation Information Meeting - 11:30 am: All 8th graders and parents are invited to brief information meeting in Fellowship Hall. Whether you are thinking about joining the church or just interested in learning more about what we believe as Christians, this meeting will answer your questions. Snacks will be served! Questions?  Contact Lynn Barger Elliott.
The fun is back on Jan 12, 2020!
Middle School : 6:00 Choir/7:00 Youth Group
 High School : 6:00 Youth Group/7:00 Choir
SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO MEMPHIS!
All youth in grades 8-12 are invited to go on the summer mission trip to Memphis, June 27-July 2! 
We will be working with children in summer day camps and with families in housing ministries. 
Cost: $400. Spots are limited so reserve your place today with a $50 deposit!
Join Us January 24-25!
Mayflower women are invited
to begin the new year together
by exploring the theme,
“The Joy of Missing Out:
Live More By Doing Less!”
 
We will stay at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Holland, Jan 24 (6:00 p.m.) - Jan 25 (noon) and enjoy learning, shopping and eating together! $100 for a double occupancy room! 


JANUARY

JANUARY 24-25 - MCC Women's Retreat!: Mayflower women are invited to begin the new year together by exploring the theme, “The Joy of Missing Out: Live More By Doing Less!”  We will stay at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Holland, Jan 24 (6:00 p.m.) - Jan 25 (noon) and enjoy learning, shopping and eating together! $100 for a double occupancy room! Contact Lynn Barger Elliott to reserve your spot! 


JANUARY 26 - 8th Grade Confirmation Begins – 9:00am and 5:00pm: 8th graders make their journey toward confirmation on Sundays through March 15.

JANUARY 26 - 29UP Event: Roller skating party at Kentwood Fun Spot - 5:15-7:30. $6 per person for skating, pizza, and soda.

JANUARY 31 - 49UP Winter Soiree at the Uhls -- Mayflower members and friends in the 49Up age group (no upper age limit!) -- singles and couples -- please mark your calendars for an evening of conversation, food and drink at the home of Barbara and Howard Uhl on Friday, January 31. The Uhls live at 1143 Conlon Avenue SE in East Grand Rapids. Time to be determined -- plan to bring something tasty to share and your own libations. RSVP to Susan Jones at sjones9200@aol.com or (616) 458-0305.
__________________________
FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY - Mayflower Reads!: Members and friends are invited for a church-wide winter book club. The conversation continues on Sundays (following worship) at 11:45am through the end of the February. Stay tuned for the February book title!

FEBRUARY - 8th Grade Confirmation – 9:00am and 5:00pm: 8th graders continue their journey toward confirmation on Sundays through March 15. (No class on February 16.)

FEBRUARY - Midweek Academy – 6:15pm: Join us Wednesday nights in February for Midweek Academy for discussions about decisions parents make about Friendships, Priorities, and the Value of Money.

FEBRUARY 23-29 - IHN Family Promise Hosting Rotation: SAVE THE DATE! Volunteer Sign-up coming soon! Mayflower supports with friends and families IHN Family Promise hosting homeless families in our church facility.
__________________________
MARCH

MARCH 15 - Confirmation Sunday: Join us as we welcome the 8th-grade confirmands into our congregation.

GREET or TREAT?
ARE YOU WILLING TO GREET BEFORE A SUNDAY SERVICE OR BRING A TREAT FOR A SUNDAY COFFEE RECEPTION? If you will do one of these things during our J anuary-February 2020 rotation, you'll be helping to extend Mayflower's hospitality and show that we CARE!
Please check out what dates are available and sign up online.
Join the Mayflower Chancel Choir!
We eagerly invite new friends to discover the joys and rewards of singing in Chancel Choir.
If you like to sing and want to grow with us -- glorifying God with your musical talents, and deepening your faith through music -- come sing with us!

Practice: Wednesday nights 7:30-9:00pm
Sunday Service: Arrive at 9:30am for 10:30am service
(There is child care available both times if you have young children.)

If you enjoyed singing in high school or college, you will fit in well with those of us who are not professional singers, yet enjoy performing music. Wear cool choir robes, be part of each Sunday morning service, and become a member of this tight-knit, caring community within our larger church family. We hope that you will prayerfully consider joining in the fun and fellowship.
616-459-6255 / office@mayflowerchurch.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:00pm