The Bearing Fruit
June 8, 2014
Happy Birthday to:
Ramiro Hernandez (6/10),
Marie Widmer (6/12), Kaylene Miller (6/14),
Drake Bender (6/14)
Happy Anniversary to:
Gay & Gloria Widmer (6/8),
John & Barb Ramsey (6/12)
About the Summer
Series: As Grant and I were teaching
the Jr High Sunday School class last fall, we thought perhaps the book we were
using, “Claiming Faith: Youth Discover the Confession of Faith” might be a good
church-wide book to study and think about.
In ten sessions, the book explores various aspects of the Confession of
Faith in a Mennonite Perspective, including lessons on Claiming: Our Identity,
God, Ourselves as God’s Creation, Sin and Salvation, the Church, the Promise,
the Community, the Walk, Peace, and Allegiance.
Each session is written to go along with one or more article of the
Confession of Faith.
Starting on June 29th and running through September 14, each
week of our summer series will feature worship oriented around the theme of the
day, followed by a combined Jr High/High School/Adult Sunday School hour in the
fellowship hall spent exploring the lesson.
We’re excited to get started learning about and renewing our
understanding of God, the Church, and each of us through this study of the
Confession of Faith! - Amanda
Crooked Creek
Christian Camp
Summer Staff orientation
took place this last week. Summer camps begin tomorrow
June 9. Please keep the campers and camp
staff in your prayers as we host youth from many places. Thank you for your continued prayer and
financial support!
Iowa Mennonite
School
IMS has several staff
openings
for 2014-15, including a part-time art teacher, a one-year appointment as
Special Ed teacher, and a volleyball coach.
Please contact the school for more information, or check out the
positions at http://www.iowamennonite.org/about/job-opening.
Central Plains
Conference
Doug Bishop, pastor at Ashland Christian
Fellowship in Ashland, Montana will conclude his time as pastor on June 29,
2014. We are looking for someone who can provide interim pastoral leadership
starting July 1 or soon thereafter. If
you are interested or have someone to suggest, please contact Tim Detweiler at
319.458.0224 or timdetweiler at centralplainsmc.org.
It’s
not too late to register for Central Plains Annual Meeting June 19-22
in Mt Pleasant, IA. Hear Jewel Gingerich
Longenecker, attend workshops and hear about the new study on communal,
biblical discernment.
The Sower Prayer Request: Pray for the
churches of southeast Iowa as they prepare to host Central Plains Annual
Meeting June 19-22 in Mt Pleasant, IA.
Pray that God would prepare all participants so that God’s will would be
done at Annual Meeting.
Mennonite Agencies
MCUSA
Prayer
Request – Resources from Women Doing Theology Conference – Whether or not you were able to attend the recent “All
You Need is Love” conference in Leesburg, VA, you will want to check out the
videos, paper presentations, pictures and more from this inspiring weekend. http://www.mennoniteusa.org/publications/on-the-way/all-you-need-is-love/
Mennonite
Mission Network Prayer Request: Beginning this month, Connie and
Dennis Byler will be in the United States on North American Ministry, sharing
about God’s work in Spain through MMN.
Pray for safe travels and that God will speak powerfully through them.
Prayers for faith and learning: Pray for
area youth attending Bethany Christian Schools’ (Goshen, IN) Bright Time summer
camp—that they make new friends and have fun as they learn.
Area Events
Would you prayerfully consider working
for the ministry of Pleasantview Retirement Community? Needed part-time driver for Pleasantview activities. Must have compassion for residents and
excellent driving record. This position
is not just about the destination but providing joy in the journey. It is a paid position approximately 10 hours
weekly (application deadline Wednesday June 11).
If you are a nurse or CNA our residents need your gift of nurturing and
tenderness. We are currently offering a
weekend package, 2/12 hour shifts of 3/8 hour shifts. Part-time and PRN positions are also
available.
Applications can be picked up and submitted in the lobby. Our address is 811 3rd St or call
David Heusinkveld 319.656.2421 for more info.
Applicants must meet required licensing and pass pre-employment physical
and background check.
Bethany Christian Service’s next host
family training is scheduled
for Saturday, June 28 at Grace Community Church in North Liberty. BCS connects volunteer families with children
who need a safe place to call home on a short-term basis, giving parents time
to get back on their feet amidst crises that could lead to a family
separation. RSVP to safefamiliesia at
gmail.com. Join us and bring a friend!
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