FirstLight
July 16, 2025
Sermon Questions/Bible Study from Sunday's Service
Rebuild the Church: I am with you (Haggai Chapter 1)
Questions for reflection from Haggai Chapter 1
1. God promises to fill our pockets so that we can bless others.
2. God promises to fill our hearts so that we would be made whole.
3. God promises to fill our church to give Him glory.
-What is our role? What are specific ways you can bless others this week? Is there a widow/senior you could call/visit/invite for coffee?
-Where is your heart empty? Ask Jesus to fill your heart with His love, comfort, wisdom, and challenge. Take two minutes and be silent before the Lord (set a timer). What is God saying to you?
-Who is a neighbor you can invite for lunch/coffee/tea? Jesus says wherever two or three are gathered, He is in our midst. Celebrate Jesus being with you as you are part of His church!
Challenge for the week:
Call/text a neighbor that you don't get along with. Ask them how they are doing. Ask if you could get together for coffee and hang out. (Yes, that is the same challenge from last week!)
One added challenge for this week, pray for that person right now.
Did you miss the service on Sunday or would you like to send it to someone who is out of town or homebound? The link for the service is here.
Memory Verses for July
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Weekly News
Remember in Prayer
Please pray for those who are dealing with health challenges:
Bethany & Russ Fosdyck Dean Nestrud
Dave Neuhauser Joyce Ropp
Jim Wheat
Family Prayer Spotlight
In James 5:16 we are called to “pray for one another.” Praying for one another is a powerful way to support and uplift each other. As a church family, we want to unite in prayer to love on our congregation. This week we ask that you pray for Seth Largent.
Thank You
Our deepest thanks for all of the phone calls, texts, emails, cards and gifts after learning of my cancer diagnosis, followed by his seizure scare. We are taking every day as it comes and feel very blessed so far with the healthcare staff. We appreciate all of your prayers as we begin these new adventures. May you keep us there, as our treatments and follow-ups are bound to keep us busy this year. Much love from the two of us- to God be the Glory,
Bethany and Russ Fosdyck
We Care Food Pantry ~ July
During July, First Mennonite Church is collecting pancake mix & instant oatmeal for We Care Food Pantry. There are baskets in the family center lobby for you to drop off your donations. Thank you!
Menno Morton Mondays
If you would like to be on the email list for the weekly Menno Morton Mondays (new weekly 2-minute video devotional) please email Pastor Andrew at pastor@firstmennonitemorton.org and we will get you on the list.
VBS Decorating
All are welcome to help decorate the church this Thursday, July 17th, for our Young David VBS next week. We will gather at FMC @ 5:30pm and will plan to finish around 6:30/7:00pm
VBS Registration
Come learn about God's love for you as we walk through the life of "Young David." Children going into grades K-5th are invited to take part in this event from 6:00pm-7:30pm the week of July 21st-24th. Activities will include Bible Lesson, Games, Craft, and a Snack.
Save the Date
School Kits - 9:30 am August 6th & 7th Truck & Tractor Show - August 9th
Baptism & Membership Interest
If you are interested in becoming a member of FMC and/or interested in baptism please email Pastor Andrew at pastor@firstmennonitemorton.org. We hope to have a class in the near future for new members and those wanting to be baptized.
Missionaries
Birkey Family with World Gospel Mission (AZ)
Pablo & Colleen Fast with Project Amazon (Brazil)
Doug Goertzen with MDS & Emily Ropp with MDS
Doug & Donna Roth at Menno-Hof (Indiana)
Mission Spotlight
Please, lift up Steve and Bethany Horst and their children, as they disciple the next generation in Thailand. Pray for their family’s unity and health, and for fruitful ministry through Life Enrichment Church.
Greeter Volunteer
July 20th ~ John & Shirley Brown, Jeff & Sherry Roth
July 27th ~ Lois King, Todd & Sarah Leander
Nursery Volunteers
July 20th ~ Cydnee Litherland & Sarah Leander
July 27th ~ Mark & Brook Roth
Birthdays & Anniversaries
July 16: Brian & Whitney Carver (2010)
Sara Cowley
July 17: Jeannie Dicks
Tim & Faith Neuhauser (1993)
July 18: Todd Leander
July 19: Holly Yordy
Linda Neuhauser
Contact Information
Phone: (309) 266-7591 | www.firstmennonitemorton.org
FMC APP: ‘FMC Morton’ (Android, iOS, Roku, AppleTV)
Facebook: First Mennonite Church of Morton
Pastor Andrew Stern | pastor@firstmennonitemorton.org
Office Administrators, Anna Leander/Jayne Tucker | office@firstmennonitemorton.org
Facilities Director, Mark Crandall | (309) 573-4387