Newsletter for November 3, 2013

 Bearing Fruit

November 2, 2013

 

Our Church

Happy Birthday to:  Carol Detweiler (11/9),

        Gordon Watson (11/9)

Offering for 10/27/2013: $2,981.00 (regular)

Crooked Creek Christian Camp

CCCC Fall Fundraiser brochures available.

On Saturday, Nov 9, camp is hosting annual Wood Cutting Day.  Come with chain saws and pickups or to exercise.  Please call ahead to reserve your lunch spot.

On Nov 22-23, camp will be replacing the North side of the Pavilion roof.  4 volunteers needed Nov 22 to prepare the roof for steel sheets.  8 volunteers needed Nov 23 to nail down the steel sheeting.  To volunteer please contact Tim Friesen 319.653.3611.

CCCC Annual Meeting Tuesday, Nov 12, turkey tenderloin dinner served at 6:15pm followed by meting and report.  Contact Tim Friesen 319.653.3611, ccccdir at gmail.com with questions.

Iowa Mennonite School

Get your tickets for the production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. by calling the school soon!  The Nov 9 (7pm) and 10 (3pm) production will feature a cast and crew of more than 50 students, under the direction of Mary Forney and Josh Tyson.  Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students.  Free passes will be honored, but seats must still be reserved.

IMS’ National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive in the lower lobby of Celebration Hall, on Friday, Nov 8.  Donation times are from 7-11:30am; appointments can be made by calling the school, through walk-ins are also welcome.

The IMS Music Boosters are again organizing a Pizza Ranch Fundraiser, on Mon, Nov 18 at the Sycamore Mall location in Iowa City.  The event will be from 5-8pm; IMS music students will bus tables and assist throughout the evening, with 15% of the proceeds benefiting the booster club.  Gratuities will also be gratefully accepted!

Central Plains Conference

The Sower Prayer Request:  Pray for Christ Community Church in Des Moines as lead pastor Kent McDougal takes a year-long sabbatical.

Mennonite Agencies

Saturday, Nov 16 – Bethel College’s 2^nd Worship and the Arts Symposium  “Accompany Them with Singing,” will explore how cultural realities influence Christian practices of marking life transitions.  Plenary sessions with Thomas G Long of Candler School of Theology and John Ferguson of St Olaf College; workshops; hymnsing; artist presentation by Ann Resnick; 7:30pm worship service featuring the Bethel College Concert Choir and area singers.  Register online at www.bethelelks.edu/worshiparts or contact Mary Regier at 316.284.5250 weekdays during regular business hours.

Anyone interested in going on a Fellowship and Learning Tour to Ecuador from January 16-28, 2014, please contact Don Kempf at donaldkempf at windstream.net or 402. 759.1285.  This is an excellent opportunity to know our brothers and sisters in Ecuador intimately as you visit them in their homes and communities and you will be able to observe the amazing things that God is doing through the Ecuador Partnership.

Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request:   Thank God for Miriam Krantz’s 50 years of ministry in Nepal with MMN.  Miriam has worked as a nutritionist and invented super flour – a combination of nutritious local grains that has saved countless malnourished children.  Pray for health as Miriam continues to serve others.

Prayers for faith and learning:  Pray for those applying for the Formation, Worship and Preaching faculty position at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and for those on the search committee.

Area Events

Get your feather or foam pillows cleaned, sanitized, deodorized and NEW TICKING on Tuesday, Nov 5^th from 8:30am-4:00pm at Kalona Mennonite Church.  Sponsored by the Kalona Mennonite WMSC.

JPOG (Just Peace Outreach Group) invites you to listen to Erica Littlewolf describe “An Indigenous Perspective on Social Justice.”  Erica directs the Indigenous Vision Center for MCC, raising awareness of social justice issues involving indigenous people throughout the Mennonite Church.  Join us on Sunday evening, Nov 10, at Iowa Mennonite School at 6pm for a finger foods potluck and conversation (please bring your own table service) or at 7pm to hear Erica’s presentation.  For more information please call Roger Farmer at 319.653.2547 or email Jane Yoder-Short at yodershort at netins.net.

Sugar Creek Mennonite Church’s MYF will host their annual Chili Supper from 5-7pm on Wed, Nov 13 at the church.  They will serve 4 kinds of chili, bread and apple butter, and pies and other desserts.  Free-will offering to fund the MYF trip to West Virginia next summer with Sharing With Appalachian People.  Carry outs available.

Farm succession planning seminar on Nov 14  The Parkview Community in Wayland will host “Farm succession: a family matter.”  The seminar will focus on succession planning for farm families.  Specific topics will include creating a successful plan, how to get started and an introduction to trusts, LLCs and corporations.  The seminar is scheduled for 6:30pm at Wayland City Hall, 218 W Main St.  Light snacks and refreshments will be served.  Jeff Swartzentruber, Vice President of Everence Trust Company, will present the information.  To reserve your spot, contact Tammy Sinn or Bill Grimm: 319.256.3525 or Parkview at farmtel.net; or Jeff Swartzentruber: 877.656.4242 or jeff.swartzentruber at everence.com.

Chamber Singers of Iowa City will be performing Sunday, Nov 17, at Opstad Auditorium in Iowa City High School (1900 Morningside Drive).  Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors, $5 for students and can be bought online at 222.iccchambersingers.org or at the door.  The Singers finished last season with a May performance of “Spring” and “Summer”, and now will finish Haydn’s immortal oratorio with “Fall” and “Winter.”

Business Leaders and Pastors: Partners in Leadership and Ministry  As followers of Christ, both business leaders and pastors want to work for God’s purposes in the world.  Yet despite this common desire, business leaders and pastors sometimes encounter barriers to pursuing a shared vision. Join other Christian business leaders and pastors for a conversation at the Parkside Activities Center in Wellman on Saturday, Nov 23, 8:30am-12:30pm, sponsored by the Center for Faith and Business, AMBS, MCUSA, and Mennonite Economic Development Associates.  Early registration deadline is Nov 11.  For more information go to www.centerfaithbusiness.org or contct Anna Geyer, David Boshart or Erin Ramer at info at centerfaithbusiness.org.