June 10, 2012
Our Church
Happy Birthday to: Ramiro
Hernandez (6/10), Marie Widmer (6/12), Roberta Skinner (6/12), Kaylene Miller
(6/14), Drake Bender (6/14)
Happy
Anniversary to: John & Barb Ramsey (6/12)
June
10, 2012
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Calling
photographers: June 17th
we’ll be starting a summer preaching and worship series on Land. As part of
this series, we’d love to have you bring in aerial pictures of your homes or
farms, or pictures of places that are important to you. If you choose to bring
in pictures, please do so BEFORE NEXT SUNDAY. You may bring them to Amanda’s
office. Thanks!
The
elder selection process will begin in
two weeks (June 24). Frances Litwiller,
Myron Graber, and Becky Widmer are not eligible for selection.
This
summer we’ll be hearing from various members of our church community and the
larger community on a variety of
topics during the adult Sunday School hour.
On the schedule so far are: June 24, Gay Widmer and Mike Bates talking
about their trip to Haiti, July 15, Roger Farmer talking about his trip to
Ecuador, August 19, Martha Yoder talking about beauty all around us, Trent
Yoder, talking about how to approach those who are grieving, and information on
Parents as Teachers. We look forward to
adding more speakers and topics to the list as the summer series approaches.
Iowa Mennonite School
IMS exchange student Benay Gozkaman, a student from Turkey,
will present a “vocal and piano recital
of farewell and gratitude” on Saturday, June 16th at 7 pm in Celebration Hall.
IMS’s fiscal year ends June 30th, and the goal is to balance the budget. As a community, financial support has been
outstanding, and it is much appreciated!
An additional $50,000 is needed to reach the 2011-12 goal of
$210,000. Please consider a gift if you
haven’t – or if you already have! – yet done so. Thank you very much!
If you’re looking for a morning of golf and fellowship, and would like to support IMS’ Student Aid Fund at the same time, sign
up for the 3rd annual Golf Outing on Saturday, June 23! The event will be at the Kalona Golf Course…a
four-person best-ball, shotgun start at 8 am (registration at 7:15). Lunch and prizes will follow the 18-hole
tourney, and fun contests throughout play will add to the enjoyment! Go to IMS’ Web site or contact Larry
Swartzendruber at larswar at yahoo.com to register or find more info. Cost is $75 per person.
Crooked Creek
Christian Camp
Coming to camp this summer? Don't forget to register online at www.crookedcreekcamp.org to secure
your spot today! The time is quickly approaching so sign up soon. We look
forward to having you this summer!
Mennonite Agencies
CPMC Annual Meeting is a time of fellowship, discernment, and
renewal -
come to Henderson June 28 - July 1! If you plan to attend and have
not yet registered, please be aware that the registration rate will increase
after June 14. Registration information can be found at www.centralplainsmc.org.
Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: Pray that God would empower members of the Chinese
Anabaptist Netowrk, a MMN partner, as they bring together representatives from
Canada, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the United States to strengthen
their witness for Jesus through conversations, Anabaptist literature and youth
ministries.
Washington Area
JPOG (Just Peace Outreach Group) invites you to learn about how climate change affects farming and food production with PhD candidate Brian Rumsey and the PBS documentary “Nourish: food and community.” Join us on Sunday evening, June 10, 2012, at First Mennonite Church, 405 Myrtle Ave, Iowa City, at 6 pm for a finger foods potluck and conversation (please bring your own table service) at Brookland Park (directly west of the church) or at 7 pm to view the documentary and discussion in the church sanctuary. For more information call Roger Farmer at 319.653.2547 or email Jane Yoder-Short at yodershort at netins.net.
Sugar Creek MYF’s annual pop can drive will be Wednesday, June 13th at 7 pm. Please bring all cans and bottles to Poultry King in Wayland, or contact any MYFer or sponsor for pick-up, 536.260.1757.
An Everence representative will be at Wayland Mennonite Church from 10 am to 2 pm on June 19th. He will also be available by appointment the rest of the day, 877.656.4242.
Sean and Lori Bontrager
and their seven children from Sarasota, FL will be
blessing us with a program on Sunday, June 24, 2012, at 6:30
p.m. at the Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church. They have just completed
recording their first CD. Their desire is to bring honor and glory to God
and encouragement to others through singing. All invited to this event!
A family from Centro
Cristiano is in need of a new roof for their house. Jason Boller has agreed to oversee the
project. When a date is set the SE Iowa
Mennonite churches will be asked to help replace the roof. There is also need for some financial
assistance. With voluntary help it is
expected to cost $4300. The family will
contribute what they are able. If anyone
wants to help in addition please designate on your check an amount for the
treasurer to apply to the “roofing project.”
Crowded Closet has an urgent need for volunteers. Opportunities are available in many areas with
various schedules. We are especially in need of cashiers and
pre-sorters. If you would consider donating four hours of your time once
or twice a month it would be very helpful in allowing Crowded Closet to
continue its mission.
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