The following is a snapshot of congregational life at Metamora Mennonite Church  provided by Doris Mullins. If you would like more information on news shared here, please contact the congregation directly. We’re sure they’d love to hear from you.

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We welcomed Lead Pastor Eric and Miley Potter and family on March 12. March 23-24 volunteers prepared and baked 150 Blackberry pies for the Relief Sale.

During Holy Week we met for special services on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Guest Speaker on Sunday evening April 23, Juana Alicia Ruiz, MCC Colombian Partner. She shared community made tapestries and stories of bringing healing and peace to Colombia’s violent history.

Sunday afternoon April 30 a Women/Girls Event was held. Concert of pop-folk music on Thursday May 11, preformed by Jenny and Tyler Somers. They are supporters of International Justice Mission in the fight against human trafficking.

Mennonite Women continue to meet every month and work on projects.

Important Events

Congratulations to our 2017 graduates: Hunter Debolt, Logan Schertz, Brandon Bryan and Christopher Mead.

Birth: Joanna Jean, to Matt and Kristyn Kennell

Birthday: Nell Schertz, 92, April 10

Anniversaries: Willis and Esther Sutter, 70, April 6; Don and Caroline Schertz, 57, May 28

Marriage: Rachel Sutter and Aaron Roberts on May 14

Death’s: Lyle Smith, 86, April 2; Lola Mae Ulrich, 92, May 4