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Friday, June 15, 2012

June 17, 2012 Newsletter


Bearing Fruit
June 17, 2012




Our Church
Happy Birthday to:  Addison Miller (6/17), Becky Litwiller (6/20)

Happy Anniversary to:  Braedan & Miriam Garrett (6/19), Myron & Martha Graber (6/22)
ing Fruit

June 17, 2012
Offering for 6/10/12: $4836.77(regular), $150(HACAP), $259.01(Sing the Story)  

Elder’s meeting Tuesday, June 19th at 7pm

The elder selection process will begin next week (June 24).  Frances Litwiller, Myron Graber, and Becky Widmer are not eligible for selection.
 
Amanda is preaching at Zion Mennonite in Donnellson today. Next Wednesday she will leave for a family vacation in Michigan followed by conference in Nebraska. She will return to the office on Tuesday, July 3.

Thanks to everyone who donated towards the new Sing the Story songbooks!  We now have enough to cover the cost.

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’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.


Mennonite Agencies
As the annual meeting of Central Plains Mennonite Conference approaches, the worship planning committee is seeking involvement from you. As delegates meet this summer in Henderson, June 28-July 1, we invite you to uphold the gathering in prayer. It is our hope that you would commit to praying each day for movement of the Holy Spirit during the weekend's events. It is comforting for those taking part in the annual meeting to know they are being prayed for.

Are you a young adult who feels called to serve? Service Adventure, Mennonite Voluntary Service and DOOR: Dwell are still accepting applications! MVS (ages 20+) and Dwell (ages 18-30) are year-long programs in which you serve alongside a community and congregation. Service Adventure is a similar 10-month program for young adults ages 17-20. Get involved and serve next year! Visit MennoniteMission.net/Serve for details.

Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request:  Members of MMN Youth Venture teams, with participants aged 14-22 and their leaders, are partnering with communities in Bolivia, Paraguay, South Africa, and Brownsville, Texas, this summer.  Pray that participants and their host communities would grow in love and understanding through this experience.

The Sower Prayer Request:  Pray for Mennonite Church USA Executive Director Ervin Stutzman as he prepares to speak on the theme Guided by the Spirit: To Let the World Know at Central Plains Annual Meeting in two weeks.


Washington Area
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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