SUNDAY – April 28, 2024

Sunday School – 9:30am
Morning Worship Service – 10:45am

Worship – Team 3
Pastoral Prayer – Russ Driedger
Scripture Reading – Matthew 12:22-37
No Children’s Church Due to Potluck setup
Message – The Skeptics, the Stubborn, and the Sincere – Mark 3:20-35 – Pastor Jeff Penner

Join Us this SUNDAY April 28^th following the service for POTLUCK
Last Names:
A to M – please bring a large casserole.
N to Z – please bring a large salad.
Help in the setup and clean-up is always appreciated!

BIBLE STUDIES AND GROUPS
SUNDAYS
7:30am – Elder led – Bible Study & Prayer at Church – Open to all men.

MONDAYS    
7 pm – LIFE GROUP NORTH – Contact Nathan Martens (204-346-4430) or Carl Esau.
7 pm – LIFE GROUP SOUTH – Contact Henry Abrams (204-434-6064) or Steve Elias, 204-392-2420.

TUESDAYS
9:30 am – Moms Morning Bible Study at church. Contact Rachel Bezditny, 204-371-9369.
7:30pm – Young Adults Bible Study – Meeting at Church in the Loft. Contact: Hayden Wiebe, 204-380-2903.

WEDNESDAYS 
10 am – Bible Study with Randy Fast at Church in the Boardroom. All Welcome.
7 pm – Evening Bible Study with George Wiebe – at Church in the Boardroom

YOUTH NIGHTS

Junior Youth (Grade 7-9)
No Youth Wednesday May 1
Meeting FRIDAY May 3 – Clean up the Town
More details will be in the email from the leaders!

Senior Youth (Grade 10-12)
Friday – May 3 – Clean up the Town
Connect with Leaders for more information

READING THROUGH MARK
As we continue our sermon series on the Book of Mark, we’d like to keep reading through this book together:
April 28 – Mark 15
April 29 – Mark 16

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanksgiving in April with UGM 2024
Again, this year we would like to support Union Gospel Mission in Winnipeg with donations.  We will focus on a specific item(s) each week to help us remember what is needed. 
April 28- Clothing (most needed is new socks and new underwear, runners, pants and jeans)
OR
You can grab a little paper shirt from the display in the lobby.  Each shirt has an item that is most needed at UGM. So, you can grab a shirt and purchase the item that is on it!
You can send money for the cut and wrap of beef or for us to shop for your items for you. 
Cheques can be put in the offering made out to GBMC, ear marked UGM or thanksgiving in April. You can also give money directly to Loretta Wiebe or Melissa Froese.
Thanks for teaming up with UGM to bring the gospel to the homeless and being the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need in Winnipeg. 

– The Missions Team

Bergthaler Collective Information Packages are available!

Planning has begun for 2024/2025 school year.  If you are considering joining our ministry for homeschooling families and would like to have more information, please send us an email at office@gbmchurch.com and we will send you our information package!  Registrations deadline is June 21, 2024, for the 2024/2025 school year.

We look forward to hearing from you!

REMINDER LADIES NIGHT – TONIGHT Friday, April 26^th
Our church will be having Ladies Night on Friday, April 26th at 7:00 at Abundant Life. We will be doing a variety of activities, and if you don’t want to participate, please feel free to come and watch, and still partake in the fellowship and refreshments to follow. 

SPRING POTLUCK – Sunday, April 28^th – following the morning worship service.
Last Names:
A to M – please bring a large casserole.
N to Z – please bring a large salad.
Your help in the setup and clean-up is always appreciated!

MOMS & TOTS at the MENNO HOME
Moms with their kids are invited to the Menno Home on Friday, May 3rd, at 10:30am to bless the elderly there with the laughter and play of children.  We are looking for a couple families to participate.
Please contact Joyce Fast at 204-434-6679 with any questions!  

Night of Worship through the Psalms – Sunday May 5^th at 7:00pm
Join us for a night of praise and worship.

Child Dedication Sunday
Child Dedication is being planned for Sunday May 19^th. If you would like to participate in this with your child, please email office@gbmchurch.com with your names, child’s name, and birthdate.

Membership Meeting – Thursday May 23, 2024
Another meeting for members has been planned for Thursday, May 23 at 7pm in the church basement.  All members are invited.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Keepers of the Kingdom – VBS 2024 is set for July 7-11. 
VBS 2024 is fast approaching, and we are still looking for some people to join our team!
Here are some ways you can help:

1. Become an Event Planning Committee Member.
2. Youth interested in joining the music production or drama team.
3. People to pray over the event as we continue to plan all the details!
For more information, please contact Zoe Martens, 204-891-4202.

CEF FUNDRAISER DINNER – FREE Tickets are available.
If anyone would like to attend, please speak to Dwayne Friesen.
More information is available on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Notes from the Church Office:

• If you know of anyone that would like a mailbox, please email me at office@gbmchurch.com
• If you know anyone interested in being on our church family email list, please send contact information to the office! 

If you would like to set up ONLINE GIVING:
Add: Grunthal Bergthaler Church as a payee in your online banking.
Account name: YOURNAMESWITHNOSPACES
Please remember to send your mailing address to office@gbmchurch.com for receipt purposes!

DATE SUMMARY
April 26 – Ladies Night at Abundant Life Gym
April 28 – Spring Potluck after the morning service
May 3 – Moms & Tots at the Menno Home
May 5 – Worship in the Psalms – A Night of Worship, 7pm
May 12 – Mother’s Day
May 19 – Child Dedication Sunday
June 23 – Church Picnic