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Friday, June 6, 2014

Newsletter for June 8, 2014



The Bearing Fruit
June 8, 2014
Our Church

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)

Offering for 6/1/2014: $1,975.00 (regular)

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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