June 30 Worship at Hillcrest
No Service at Mannheim
June 30 Long Weekend Worship - This Sunday's worship will be at Hillcrest Mennonite Church at 9:45 a.m. for our Wilmot Ignited church group. You are invited to represent Mannheim to worship with our neighbours. There will be no worship service at Mannheim.
Hillcrest Mennonite Church
1056 Huron Street, New Hamburg, ON
July 1st, Monday, 7 a.m Sunrise Ceremony - Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunrise Ceremony at the boat launch at Scott Park, 75 Hunter Street, New Hamburg. Signs that include the TRC's 94 Calls to Action will lead the way from the park entrance. It will be possible to drive into the park to get to the site. The Elder leading the ceremony and the Fire Keeper are from Crow Shield Lodge. Participants will stand in a Ceremonial Circle but can sit on their own lawn chair if they wish.
Sunday, July 7, 3:30 p.m. - Oasis Chorale presents a concert of a cappella choral music, 'Radiant Dawn' at St Jacobs Mennonite Church (1310 King St N, St Jacobs). Oasis Chorale is a 40 voice Anabaptist touring choir - www.oasischorale.org. Free will offering will be taken
MCC New Hamburg Thrift Centre: Thursdays, 4-8 p.m. until August 29, The Thrift Centre is hosting Food Truck Thursdays in our parking lot. We are also in need of volunteers to help in receiving. For details call 519-662-2867 or email emmanorris@mcco.ca
MC Canada Gatherings 2025 - July 2-5, 2025 - MC Canada Gathering and MC Canada Youth Gathering - Mark your calendars for the MC Canada Gatherings 2025! General Gathering at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. This Gathering will focus on the many gifts from God that we all bring to an Intercultural Church. Youth Gathering at Conrad Grebel University College. More information to follow. MCEC will play a key role in hosting these Gatherings
MCC/ Six Nations Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion - Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion, focusing on Six Nations' land settlement. We'll kick off with a heartfelt welcome and music. Our main discussion will delve into the 2007 Spiritual Covenant proposal, addressing the complexities of Haldimand Tract lands and missing trust funds. Join us for a delicious lunch featuring strawberries, paying tribute to the first fruits in Haudenosaunee country. It's a day for meaningful dialogue, connection, and nourishment. We hope you'll be part of this pivotal conversation and celebration. Located at Six Nations Polytechnic (Grand River Room), 2160 Fourth Line, Ohsweken (about an hour drive southeast) For more information (and a welcoming video), go to the link: https://mcc.org/events/strawberry-thanksgiving-and-communion
Tuesday July 9 at 7 p.m “Voices Together Hymn Sing” led by Mark Diller Harder at Detweiler Meetinghouse, 3445 Roseville Rd. Hymn books provided or bring your own to enjoy familiar and new favourites and requests. Information at detweilermeetinghouse.ca/events. Admission by donation.
Remember to Pray For
Please pray for all our beloved seniors in our Mannheim Church family.
Continue to pray for Myanmar, Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Palestine and throughout a world that cries for peace. Pray for those who are displaced, those who search for family members, those who make decisions and those who attempt to provide aid. Lord, make us channels of your peace!
Looking ahead at Mannheim
June 30 - Long weekend worship at Hillcrest Mennonite - 9:45 a.m.
July 7 - Harry speaking
July 14 - Pastor Doug speaking
July 21 - Guest - PIN (Palestinian-Israeli-Network) speaking
July 28 - Guests - Teen Challenge Program
Upcoming Meetings at Mannheim
July 5 - Pastoral Care Team - Friday at 11 a.m.
July 10 - Worship Team - Wednesday at 7 p.m.
August 15 - Ministry Leadership Team - Thursday at 2 p.m.