ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Our Sunday service on Sunday, May 15t will include the opportunity to be baptized. If you would like to get baptized please contact Pastor Steve at myerssl@yahoo.com
2. Have you read J C Ryle’s Holiness? If so join us for our Lent Book discussion with Michael on Sunday, May 15th at 4:00 in room 123.
3. Hope Explored, a three-week course for those wanting to brush up in Christian basics, or those with questions about Christianity begins on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:45pm at the Broad Street Grind. Tony will lead the evenings, and there will be plenty of time for discussion so bring friends and family along.
4. Vacation Bible School: God is a good God and great designer! Kids K-5th Grade come to VBS June 20-24.  See Pastor Michael or the welcome desk for more info.
5. Plans continue to start a Classical Christian School at Leidy’s Church. Get further information from the church office.
6. Young Adult Sunday School: They are doing a study on Spiritual Gifts in Room 111, Issues & Answers: Makers of the Modern Revolution by Carl Trueman led by Steve Radcliff and Dave Reich will go through June 12th; Women’s Sunday School: Lorraine will be doing a book by David Jeremiah.
7. Brass Band Concert - The Penn View Brass Band will be performing at Leidy’s Church this evening at 7:00 p.m. The British-style brass band will perform seasonal favorites, classics, and popular tunes. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken.
8. Food, Fellowship, Family Fun- Leidy’s Church is hosting a meal and concert June 9t. Indelible Grace will provide the music which will start at 7pm. Dinner will precede the concert, and childcare will be provided.
9. Rod Dreher, an author, journalist, and cultural analyst, is coming to the Immanuel Leidy’s Church as part of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word Annual Synod this Thursday and Friday.  Mark your calendars to come and hear an analysis of our culture and the steps the church should be taking to flourish in the years ahead.
10. Looking for help understanding the Christian faith? Visit Matthias Media for books and other materials to help you understand Christian faith and how to share that with others, Matthiasmedia.com.

• HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Cayla Connor, Ken Murphy, Lillian Mylin 5t; Doug Kimenhour 6; Olivia Vozelzang 8t; Chandler Camuso, Ashley Merritt, Glen Tyson 9; Alicia Niederhaus 10t; Frank Scholl, Brian Shoemaker 11.
• HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Ron and Diane Miller 6t; Gus and Sunhwa Niederhaus 7; Curt and Betty Jo Lockman 8t; Larry and Joyce Anders 10.

PRAYER POINTS

Please pray for those within our church family who are sick and suffering.

GOSPEL GLEANING PRAYER POINTERS

• Developing Christian virtues should be a priority for all Christian believers. This always involves making choices: What will I do? What will I not do? Where will I go? Where will I not go? As we pray for the 12 Church Planters working among the Erukula people, it would be fitting to utilize Psalm 119:3 in our prayers. This verse speaks of those who are consciously seeking to serve the Lord. Here is their goal: They also do no unrighteousness; They walk in His ways. That verse encapsulates how Christian virtues are developed. It has the negative side, and it has the positive side. Each day the Church Planters will face innumerable decisions. Villages will be watching them. They will know the Lord is watching them too. May they live out Psalm 119:3 to the glory of God and the good of the Erukula people.
• We praise the Lord for this testimony from ‘Nando,’ a Program Director in Niger: During the training, many testified to the manifestation of God’s power in their lives; they testified that even though they are in an area threatened by terrorists and jihadists, there were many healings of sick people, many converts, and many were delivered from evil spirits.  Please keep praying for the peace and security in this part of Niger. One of the disciples, a former Muslim young man got converted and became so bold in evangelism (he calls himself an evangelist) he brought 12 of his fellow Muslim brothers to the Lord already.” Pray for Nando and other Program Directors trained by Global Disciples for boldness when facing persecution and for safety for them and their families. Therefore, let all the faithful pray to You while You may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them. You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Psalm 32:6-7

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE BMCE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL breakfast takes place on Thursday, May 12t, at the Franconia Heritage banquet facility. Special speaker is Jay Gordon from Grace Mennonite Church where he oversees the Upward Flag Football program. The breakfast begins at 6:30 and will end prior to 8. Tickets are $17 p/person and may be obtained from the church office, from Jack Parry, or from John Niederhaus.

SPECIAL OFFERING FOR UKRAINE is set for May 22n. The Mission Committee is sponsoring a special offering for individuals and families in distress in Ukraine. Working through Love Cradle, the funds collected will be disbursed through the connection of local Baptist churches in Ukraine. To participate, use a Second Mile offering envelope and mark it “Help for Ukraine.”

LOST & FOUND - Please look through what is there and take what belongs to you. The table is outside Fellowship Hall by the mailboxes. Or, you can buy it back at the Rummage Sale. Thank you.

LADIES OF LEIDY’S meets this Tuesday evening at 7:00 in Rm. 123. All ladies of the church are welcome to join us.

PRECEPT POT LUCK - Please join us in celebration of all that our Lord of Hosts has done through the powerful study of the book of Samuel. An evening to share a testimony, share a dish that you didn’t get to bring all-year-long and be blessed among sweet fellowship. It happens on Thursday, May 19t at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

LEIDY’S LUNCH BUNCH IS BACK! On Tuesday, May 24, at 11:30 anyone who considers themselves a “Senior” is invited to share a picnic-themed meal and time to visit with one another in the Fellowship Hall. Feel free to invite friends to attend as well. Sign up in the Narthex. If you need transportation, just let the office know and arrangements will be made so you can join us!

THE RUMMAGE SALE is around the corner on Wednesday, May 11t and Thursday May 12. We need your help to set up on Monday and Tuesday, May 9t and 10 from 9-8. We also need workers during the sale on Wednesday from 9-8 and on Thursday ($2 a bag day). Pack-up begins at 6 on Thursday. See Mary Beth Musselman or you check the weekly newsletter to sign-up.

IT’S TIME TO MULCH! On Saturday, May 14t, from 8 am to 12 noon, all willing helpers are invited to come and enjoy the outdoors while helping the Property Committee spruce up our property with fresh mulch. Bring along a wheelbarrow and/or a shovel if you can. Please see Kendall Musselman if you have questions.

THE BMCE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL breakfast takes place on Thursday, May 12t, at the Franconia Heritage banquet facility. Special speaker is Jay Gordon from Grace Mennonite Church where he oversees the Upward Flag Football program. The breakfast begins at 6:30 and will end prior to 8. Tickets are $17 p/person and may be obtained from the church office, from Jack Parry, or from John Niederhaus.

HONORING/HELPING MOMS on Mother’s Day is the aim of a Special Offering to be received on Mother’s Day, May 8th. The Mission Committee is working with Life Turning Point Philadelphia to honor the moms in our lives and also help some special moms. Life Turning Point Philadelphia ministers to homeless, single moms and their children via a biblically based, live-in ministry. All funds received will support Life Turning Point Philadelphia  and its vital ministry to homeless, single moms and their children through a biblically based, live-in program. Please use a Second Mile offering envelope and mark it “Helping Moms.”

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