News To Use - 09-09-20

DUE TO COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN THE CHURCH BUILDING IS LOCKED.

Please call for appointment to meet with staff.

Dear Friends,

Ruth and I are in our third month on the Interim: Journey of Hope.

As Mayflower begins the search for our new pastor, let’s try to make our worship, midweek, and expanded presence on social media as normal as possible.

We all look forward to the day when the sanctuary is full and we’re worshiping together.

Blessings,

Jonathan

MAYFLOWER MEMBERS: Senior Pastor Search Survey

If you haven't already done so, please lend your voice to assist in our search.

Click to complete a short survey and help us find our next senior pastor!

Upcoming Events!

Check Facebook for current status as all events are tentative.

- Wednesday, SEPT 9 -Midweek on the Lawn!

Join us for fun, friends,

and MUSIC CLASSES too!

Click for more information…

MIDWEEK MUSIC!

- Weather Permitting -

Rain date will be the following Wednesday

You must wear a mask to attend.

- Saturday, SEPT 12 -

Car Wash Fundraiser

Elevate youth joins youth from

Sudanese Grace for a car wash

from 12-2:00pm at Mayflower to

raise funds for a playground

at the new church.

$10/car

FREE Kona Ice for every $10 donated.

- Sunday, SEPT 13 -

Kick Off to Fall

Join us during a special virtual worship to hear exciting plans for a new season, and updates on life at Mayflower.

Confirmation Ceremony

Calling All 2020 Confirmation Families!

Please check your email regarding a

Rescheduled and Reimagined

Confirmation “Ceremony”

Contact Allison Houlihan with any questions - allison@mayflowerchurch.org

ELEVATE Is Back!

With Qdoba, friends, and fun!

Jammin' with Josh!

Cast your vote for next week's food!

More info below...

- Weather Permitting -

Rain date will be the following Wednesday

You must wear a mask to attend.

MAYFLOWER IS BACK TO BEING SOCIAL!

SEPT 10

7:00p

Moms'

Night Out

Join us under the portico

with your own chair

and beverage.

Contact Rachael Cooley with questions.

SEPT 17

5:00-6:30p

69UP

Group

Join friends in the side yard at Barbara Hohman’s home.

Tables and chairs with social distancing will be provided along with beverages and desserts.

Just BYO-snacks and wear a mask.

RSVP to Murry Idema

616-243-2764 or ridema58@gmail.com

SEPT 19

10:00a-12:00p

29UP

Group

Families meet at

New City Kids to landscape and create a rock garden.

Contact Rachael Cooley with questions.

- Weather Permitting - Check Facebook for Updates - You must wear a mask to attend all group events -

MAYFLOWER CALENDAR - CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS

CAST YOUR VOTE ON SEPT 13 for FOOD SERVED SEPT 20!

- Weather Permitting - Check Facebook for Updates - You must wear a mask to attend all group events -

Symphony Sundays

This fall, we are continuing to share in our strong connections between

Mayflower and the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra,

and welcome Symphony musicians to our live-stream worship services.

- SEPT 27 -

Alison

Reese

Harpist with the

Grand Rapids Symphony

- OCT 18 -

Ellen Sherman

Principal oboe with the Grand Rapids Symphony

- NOV 22 -

Victoria Olsson

Principal oboe with the Grand Rapids Symphony

For more fun visit our

Facebook Page!

Email Julia

to get your hymnal

A Hymnal at home!

We would like each Mayflower family to take a hymnal home as we continue our virtual worship services.

These hymnals can be used each Sunday morning as we sing the hymns from home, and they can be used throughout the week as a devotional.

Hymns for a Pilgrim People has been in our pews for about 10 years. It was published by GIA in 2007, and in addition to being a wonderful compilation of past and present hymnody, it also includes extensive scriptural index, a complete Psalter, prayers, and information about each hymn (who wrote the text, who composed the melody).