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Get Out Of Your Seat + Head North
A lot happens at Mars Hill each Sunday, and only a part of it takes place in the Shed. Are you looking for a short-term volunteer opportunity for yourself or your small group, or just the chance to check out what serving in Kids Ministry would be like? Then, sign up for Summer Serve in Mars Hill Kids. We currently need 40 volunteers per week to keep our Kids Ministries running over the summer, and give our year-long volunteers a much-needed break. Could you serve on any of these dates? June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19
With 11 Sundays to choose from, you can serve as little or as often as you like. Email kids@marshill.org to learn more.
Volunteer Opportunities
Bullies. Teachers. Sometimes even family members. There are enough people telling our teenagers they don’t belong. That they should be quiet. That they should hit the books. Or that they should just plan to take a job right away because they won’t get far. Could you be a positive voice in their life? Could you walk with them and point them to the best kind of life? Could you show them that they not only belong here but have an important role to play in our church, a voice, and a purpose? Then you should consider being a LifeGroup leader in Mars Hill Students. Learn more about this role and other opportunities available for walking with middle and high school students at marshill.org/serve-students.
Unlock the mysteries of the Vending Machine as our lead instantaneous drink supervisor. Who hasn’t ever wanted to enter the inner workings of a vending machine? Now, you’ll have the opportunity to not only look behind the door but purchase beverages for each machine and fill them up each week. To learn more, contact Matt at info@marshill.org.
Prefer to serve behind the scenes? MHS Tech Team Volunteers assist in various aspects of the weekly programming production, such as sound + lights, Mac [ProPresenter], and video editing. Anyone with experience or a willingness to learn is encouraged to apply. Serving in this role takes place on Tuesday [Fifty6 or The.element] or Wednesday evenings [Anthem] and requires about 4 hours/week. Visit marshill.org/volunteer to learn more.
Kids
To the 16 wonderful children that were dedicated at Mars Hill this past Sunday. We celebrate with you and are proud to journey with you and your parents on your path to know and follow Jesus.
If you’re one of the 1000 families who take part in our Mars Hill Kids programs, you’re invited to enter into community and practice our Direction of “celebrating the divine in the daily” by joining us for the MHK Celebration on May 18. The cost is $10 per family so plan to come out and play games, ride rides and meet a few new friends. Register by May 15 at marshill.org/mhkcelebration.
Do you have a heart for 2’s? Then we need you. Sign up to serve every week or every other week at 9am or 11am in Preschool. Visit marshill.org/volunteer/preschool to learn more.
Students
We’re not gonna lie—there could be bears at the Anthem Picnic this Wednesday. There probably won’t be, but you never know. So don’t even think about that, and just plan to join us on Wednesday, May 16, from 6-9pm at Johnson Park. We’ll meet in the enclosed structure for dinner, and then enjoy a night filled with fun, inflatables, the Ultimate Game Showdown, and more. Cost is $5.
Rising 9th graders through current seniors, registration is now open for Anthem Summer Camp on July 10-13. Check your mailbox for details, then register online at marshill.org/students/anthem.
Rising 7th and 8th graders, check your mailboxes this week for info on Summer Camp. Then hop online to register at marshill.org/students/element.
News + Events
The following financial info is for the month to date and fiscal year to date through 5.6:
| Month to Date | Year to Date | |
| as of 5.6.12 | as of 5.6.12 | |
| Ask | $100,215 | $4,419,915 |
| Receive | $78,053 | $3,791,496 |
| [Shortfall] | [$22,162] | [$628,419] |
It’s hard not to get twinge of excitement at the thought of Baptism Sunday. Every year it’s one of our most powerful, moving events. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to join your brothers and sisters in Christ when we celebrate baptism as a community on Sunday, May 20. Plus, if you’re interested in being baptized yourself, don’t miss our preparatory class for adults and kids on Monday, May 14 at 7pm in the Shed. No registration is required. Just show up prepared to learn more about what baptism means to us, and to write a small portion of your story to share why you desire to be baptized at this time.
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen. If you’re a parent or a MHK volunteer, you and your family are invited to the Mars Hill Kids Celebration on May 18. So keep an eye on your mailbox. The who’s, what’s, when’s and how much’s will arrive soon.
Community Life
Take a trip to the Canadian wilderness with a group of 8-10 fathers and sons [ages 12-14] to enjoy times of adventure, play, and great conversation. The weekend will contain group times of teaching and reflection, time alone with your son to unpack questions about growing into manhood, and the chance to just have fun in the wild. Taking place at Tunnel Lake, it’s the perfect opportunity to experience the outdoors while coming alongside your son on his journey—because building deep relationships is essential to lifelong wholeness. Cost is $250 per father/son pair, which includes transportation, lodging, food, and materials. Learn more and save your space at marshill.org/retreats.
Praying for one another is an important part of our life as a community. So how can we pray for you? Share your prayer request now at marshill.org/prayer or sign up to join our email prayer partners.
Our Pastoral Care Team is available to visit those who are ill or recovering from illness. This team of pastoral volunteers loves every opportunity to minister in this way. If you or a family member enter the hospital, or are recovering at home, call us at 616.249.3337 to arrange a visit.
