Newsletter for May 11, 2014

Bearing Fruit

May 11, 2014

Our Church

Offering for 5/4/2014: $2,740.00 (regular)

Jacayla and Tanner’s Graduation Party is set for Sunday, May 18^th at the Wellman Banquet Center, 316 8^th Ave, Wellman, from 3-6pm.

Central Plains Conference

At Central Plains Annual Meeting 2014, Jewel Gingerich Longenecker will speak on the theme, “Joyfully Following Jesus: Formed by God’s Word.”  Come to Mt Plesant, IA, June 19-22 to learn , fellowship and discern with your sisters and brothers.

Register now for Youth Escape 2014, August 1-3 in central Iowa.  Jeremy Kempf will lead our worship music, Glen Guyton will speak on the theme Agents of the Kingdom, and you will have lots of fun with new friends from all over Central Plains!  Find Youth Escape 2014 on Facebook for more info.

The Sower Prayer Request:  Pray for Youth Ministry Council, a gathering of MCUSA youth sponsors and pastors for resourcing, networking and support.  They meet in Kansas City Monday through Thursday of this week.

Iowa Relief Sale

Are you a woodworker, crafter, carpenter or artist?  The MCC relief sale auction committee is accepting donations of handcrafted items.  If interested contact Lynn Yoder at 319.325.3670 or email ey5840 at netins.net.

Looking for a way to contribute to the relief and development work of MCC?  Support our Iowa MCC Sale this May 30 and 31.  Garden produce is needed for the sale.  You may bring it washed or unwashed.  Rhubarb sells well!  Cakes, especially angel food cakes, are needed for the cake

decorating booth.  For questions, call Jonas Hochstedler at 319.683.2034.

Opportunity to contribute to MCC:  It’s time to roll out the grill and dust off the pots and pans and plan a meal for your guests as you sell a meal at the MCC Sale either in your home or cater a meal to a designated location.  We are in need of persons to host these events.  If you would like to receive the blessing of giving in this way, contact Marcia Miller at Marcia at kctc.net, home phone 319.656.3242, cell 319.430.3376. 

Mennonite Agencies

MCC would like to invite you to a Learning Tour to Haiti, November 8-17, 2014.    This 10 day tour will give you a first-hand look at the social-economical issues Haiti continues to face.  The estimate cost for this learning tour is $700 per person, which includes food, lodging, and in-country transportation.  Airfare needs to be purchased separately.  Space is very limited.  For more information contact Anna Yoder by Monday, June 2^nd, 2014 at annayoder at mcc.org or by calling 316.283.2720.

MCUSA Announcement:  On the Way Newsletter – Did you know that Executive Board Staff puts out a quarterly newsletter exploring various justice issues around the church?  If you’re not a subscriber yet, sign up to receive our next edition of On the Way, which will feature highlights from the recent women doing theology conference.  http://www.mennoniteusa.org/publications/on-the-way/on-the-way-vol-2-no-1/.    

Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request:  Angela (Wenger) and Tomoki Yamanaka of MMN are co-pastors at Asahikawa Gospel Church in Japan.  Their four children, Taira (7), Yoshiki (5), Mirai (4) and Kiera (1), provide natural opportunities to reach out to their community.  Pray that the good news of Jesus’ love will continue to flow through the Yamanaka family.

Prayers for faith and learning:  Pray for Sarasota Christian School thespians as they present Anne of Green Gables.

Area Events

Summer Staff or Volunteer Opportunity at Wilderness Wind, Ely, MN: Wilderness Wind is looking for one more support staff person to work at base camp this summer.  Work will include things like introducing campers to Wilderness Wind, general grounds-keeping, assisting in the kitchen, cleaning, and organizing gear.  Please email director at wildernesswind.org or call 218.365.5873 for more info and an application.  Spread the word!

Join us for a “Night at the (Mennonite Historical) Museum” open house on May 12 from 4-7pm.  This event is open to all ages and will feature museum tours, story-telling stations, scavenger hunts, and refreshments.  We’d love to see you there!  Email Amanda Beachy at abeach25 at gmail.com for more information.

The Washington United Methodist Church is hosting a women’s conference called Pink Impact 2014 at the church on Saturday, May 17, from 9am-9:30pm.  For more information see the poster in the foyer.