What's Happening at Mayfair-Plymouth

Announcements for July 5 

Pancake Breakfast This Morning
You're invited to come downstairs to Friendship Hall this morning after both of the services to enjoy a pancake breakfast sponsored by the youth group.  The cost is a donation of your choice, and the proceeds will go toward their summer mission trip, which begins this Thursday, July 9.

 Worship on the Land and All-Church Family Picnic
It's that time of year again!  It's time for the annual Worship on the Land and All-Church Family Picnic.  Plan to join us on Sunday, July 26 for worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by the picnic at noon.  For those who can't attend the worship on the land, we'll still have our traditional worship service at the church at 9 a.m.  Come and join us on the land on this fun, eventful day - and invite your family and friends! 

Let's Clean Up the Land and Help to Build the Prayer Path!
Next Saturday, July 11, at 9 a.m. we'll be working on the new land to accomplish two things. One is to make our new prayer path there a reality: eight new prayer stations are going to be installed with benches for meditating.  We'll need help hauling the benches, signs, concrete, and water.  Holes will have to be dug for the signs, and the benches anchored.  We could also use some folks to provide water and refreshments.  The project is headed by Kyle Krgielski as his Eagle's Project.  The second project is clearing the land for the upcoming worship service and picnic on July 26.  (Please sign up to help with this at the table in the narthex.) We need people to bring yard tools such as weed whackers, trimmers, chain saws, etc.  Bring work gloves, bug repellent, and plenty of water.  (Long sleeves and long pants are suggested.)  Save the date, and we'll see you there!  If you have questions about cleaning up the land, contact Rod Henning at 419-476-6752. 

Blood Pressure Checks Today
Free blood pressure screening is available in the church office after both of the services this morning. 

Praisefest '09
The Praise Team will take part in Praisefest '09 at Sequoia Campgrounds in Adrian, Michigan on Saturday, July 18, appearing under the name Mustard Seed at 12:30 p.m.  For more information, visit their web site at www.praisefest.info. We hope to see you there! 

KidCheck Update
Thank you to the parents and volunteers who have been participating in our pilot program to improve the security of our children involved in our Children's Ministry programs. We recently tested KidCheck, a web-based system for check-in/out, under a 90-day money-back program.  We've determined that the web-based system is problematic, and we'll be returning it. We'll continue our efforts by investigating a non-web-based system.  Thank you for your continued participation as we look for a system appropriate for the needs of the children and parents of Mayfair-Plymouth!

 Annual Camping/Canoe/Rafting Trip
This year's church camping and canoe/raft trip will be held the weekend of August 6-9.  We'll be camping in West Branch, Michigan, and will be floating the AuSable River on August 7.  Join us for the day or for the whole weekend!  For more information, contact Dan and Donna White at 734-847-8349 or Tim and Marlene O'Brien at 419-304-0172.

 Help Needed!
We still need some items to be donated and/or loaned for the picnic, and we need lots of help to make the day a success.  Please stop by the tables near the double doors and check out the sign-up sheets for donations and to volunteer.  Contact Rod Henning, our picnic organizer, at 419-476-6752 for more information. 

Items Needed for the Youth Mission Trip
15 jars of peanut butter                          5 boxes of plastic sandwich bags
5 variety packs of individual packaged chips         5 large jars of mayo
5 boxes of breakfast or granola bars                 5 bags of nacho chips
15 boxes of various cereals                      15 boxes of various pop tarts
5-10 large cans of tomato soup          10 cases of juice boxes     
3 large cans of nacho cheese                              4 large bags of apples
3 large cans of spaghetti sauce                        3 large bags of oranges   
50 foam plates               Foam bowls              Plastic cups and silverware 

Donated items can be dropped off in Ben's office during normal business hours from now until this Wednesday, July 8.  If you already have any of these items at home or already know which items you'd like to donate, please see Ben (or call him at 419-779-4251) so we can check them off our list!  We also need monetary donations to help purchase and replenish perishable food items during the week.  Thank you for your help! 

H2O Project
The children who are attending VBS challenge you to participate in the H2O Project!  (See the enclosed insert.)  The deadline for contributions is Sunday, July 19; the funds will be sent to Campus Crusade for Christ.  The total amount collected will be announced at the church picnic on July 26. 

To Whom It May Concern:
Whoever borrowed the battery charger from the church garage is asked to please return it.  It belongs to Dave Bauman.  Thank you! 

Week at a Glance 
Today
Pancake Breakfast After Services
Monday
Friendship Group at Bennetts'
    1018 Ashland, Temp. ...........   7:00 pm
Tuesday
Council .......................................   7:00 pm
Wednesday
Library Work Day ...................   1:00 pm
Vacation Bible School       6 to 8:30 pm
Thursday
Friendship Group for Men
    Generations Restaurant ...... 11:30 am
Trustees .....................................   7:00 pm
Youth Mission Trip Begins
Friday
Coxes' Friendship Group   7:00 pm
    (Call 419-472-3662 for Details)
Shackles' FG for Couples
    8340 Marquis Ct., Lmbtv.    7:30 pm
Saturday
Contemporary Worship ..........   6:00 pm 

Last Week's Financial Picture 

Operational Fund Budget:     $5,678.54
Last Week's Income:             $4,476.52 

Mission Fund Weekly Giving:
Missions Weekly Budget:
(Needed for Pledges)              $780.00
Designated for Pledges:          $755.00
Designated Gifts:
(Not toward Pledges)              $617.00
Total:                                    $1,372.00 

The Adventure Continues/Building
Fund Income Last Week:     $1,065.00
Building Fund Total:         $344,797.95