Newsletter for November 2, 2014

The Bearing Fruit

November 2, 2014

 A Look Ahead     

DT Choir (5pm), Drama (6pm) Practice              Nov 2

DT Choir (5pm), Drama (6pm) Practice              Nov 5

Saturday Kitchen                                                  Nov 8

Monthly Sewing                                                   Nov 19

   (1 Thess 2:7b-8; Isaiah 49:15; Hosea 11:3-4)

Dinner Theatre                                                      Dec 11-13

  
                                                                                                                       

Our Church

Offering for 10/26/2014: $3,920 (regular)

Crooked Creek Christian Camp

During the night of Sunday, October 26, CCCC was the site of vandalism sustained at four buildings around camp.  We are grateful to the quick response of local law officers, our insurance company and a professional cleaning company.  The most significant damage was sustained at the Retreat Lodge.  We used a professional cleaning service due to the large amount of broken glass (plates, windows, glass bowls, jars) and fire extinguisher dust.  The timeline as of Wednesday Oct 29^th includes being operational for the upcoming weekend.  We did experience a violation of the peace and tranquility that so many have come to enjoy at Crooked Creek.  We now work to create order out of chaos so that God’s peace may continue to be experienced by many more people.  Thank you for your prayers.

November 18^th is the annual meeting at CCCC that includes dinner, stories about the year and a business meeting.  The meal is served at 6:15pm and the program begins at 7pm.  This invitation is open to all people interested in camp including members and non-members alike.  RSVP not required.  If you wish to become a member please talk to Tim Friesen.

Iowa Mennonite School

The IMS chapter of National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Nov 3, from 7:30-11:30 am in the lower lobby of Celebration Hall.  Donors may call ahead for an appointment at 656.2073 or 683.2586…or may also walk in.

IMS students are busy preparing for the fall production of The Curious Savage (John Patrick).  In a world of greed and dishonesty…kindness and affection do still exist; that will come to life Nov 8 and 9, at 7pm and 3pm, respectively, in Celebration Hall.  Eleven students, under the direction of Mary Forney, will share their talents; advance tickets are available for $8 (adults) or $5 (students).  Please contact the school.

Parents of IMS juniors and seniors are invited to explore the college tuition process by attending IMS Financial Aid Night on Monday, Nov 10, at 7pm.  Hesston College director of financial aid Marcia Mendez, along with Dori Roth, will provide tips to help navigate both the tuition and financial aid process.  They are also available that evening for 30-minute individual appointments, from 4-9pm.  One need not be considering Hesston College to participate.  For more information, please contact Dwight Gingerich at IMS.

The IMS Music Boosters are once again hosting a fund-raiser for the music department on Monday evening, Nov 17^th.  From 5-8pm at the Iowa City Pizza Ranch (Sycamore Mall location), all patrons are invited to enjoy a pizza buffet at a discounted price in support of IMS; all tips will go to the boosters as well.  The booster club appreciates the support of the community, which aids in the purchase of equipment, as well as other support for the department.

Central Plains Conference

The Sower Prayer Request:  Next Sunday, Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard will be ordained at Salem Mennonite Church in Freeman, South Dakota.  Pray for God’s guidance and blessing on Nick and South Church as they continue in ministry together.

Mennonite Agencies

Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: Mary Beyler, who has served in Japan for four decades with MMN, requests prayer for Obihiro Mennonite Church’s charity concert during Advent.  Proceeds will subsidize vacations for children living in Fukushima, so they can play outdoors without the risk of radiation exposure.

MEA Prayers for Faith and Learning:  Pray for Hesston College faculty and staff members as they serve the campus in their respective roles and for all the ways they connect with and support students.

Area Announcements

Sugar Creek Mennonite Church invites you to Fall Special Meetings with Duane Yoder speaking on the book of Revelation from Nov 9-11.  Duane will speak during the worship service at 10:30am on Sunday, Nov 9, and again at 6pm that evening; at 7pm on Monday, Nov 10; and at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov 11.  Sugar Creek’s MYF will also host their annual Chili Supper from 5-7pm on Tuesday, Nov 11.

Washington First Assembly is hosting a Youth Impact event on Nov 16^th at 7pm with Piercing the Darkness and speaker Keaton Eilers.  See the poster in the foyer for more info.

IMS students are busy preparing for the fall production of The Curious Savage (John Patrick).  In a world of greed and dishonesty…kindness and affection do still exist; that will come to life Nov 8 and 9, at 7pm and 3pm, respectively, in Celebration Hall.  Eleven students, under the direction of Mary Forney, will share their talents; advance tickets are available for $8 (adults) or $5 (students).  Please contact the school.

Parents of IMS juniors and seniors are invited to explore the college tuition process by attending IMS Financial Aid Night on Monday, Nov 10, at 7pm.  Hesston College director of financial aid Marcia Mendez, along with Dori Roth, will provide tips to help navigate both the tuition and financial aid process.  They are also available that evening for 30-minute individual appointments, from 4-9pm.  One need not be considering Hesston College to participate.  For more information, please contact Dwight Gingerich at IMS.

The IMS Music Boosters are once again hosting a fund-raiser for the music department on Monday evening, Nov 17^th.  From 5-8pm at the Iowa City Pizza Ranch (Sycamore Mall location), all patrons are invited to enjoy a pizza buffet at a discounted price in support of IMS; all tips will go to the boosters as well.  The booster club appreciates the support of the community, which aids in the purchase of equipment, as well as other support for the department.

Central Plains Conference

The Sower Prayer Request:  Next Sunday, Nicholas Detweiler-Stoddard will be ordained at Salem Mennonite Church in Freeman, South Dakota.  Pray for God’s guidance and blessing on Nick and South Church as they continue in ministry together.

Mennonite Agencies

Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: Mary Beyler, who has served in Japan for four decades with MMN, requests prayer for Obihiro Mennonite Church’s charity concert during Advent.  Proceeds will subsidize vacations for children living in Fukushima, so they can play outdoors without the risk of radiation exposure.

MEA Prayers for Faith and Learning:  Pray for Hesston College faculty and staff members as they serve the campus in their respective roles and for all the ways they connect with and support students.

Area Announcements

Sugar Creek Mennonite Church invites you to Fall Special Meetings with Duane Yoder speaking on the book of Revelation from Nov 9-11.  Duane will speak during the worship service at 10:30am on Sunday, Nov 9, and again at 6pm that evening; at 7pm on Monday, Nov 10; and at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov 11.  Sugar Creek’s MYF will also host their annual Chili Supper from 5-7pm on Tuesday, Nov 11.

Washington First Assembly is hosting a Youth Impact event on Nov 16^th at 7pm with Piercing the Darkness and speaker Keaton Eilers.  See the poster in the foyer for more info.