Newsletter for October 12, 2014

The Bearing Fruit

October 12, 2014

Our Church

Happy Birthday to:  Monte Asbury (10/16),

Angela Widmer (10/18)

Offering for 9/28/2014:  $2,941 (regular); $200 (HACAP)

Baby shower for Naomi Friesen!  Sunday, Oct 26^th, there will be a potluck dinner and baby shower for Naomi.  We look forward to welcoming Naomi into our church family.  The Friesens, already feelings blessed by gifts from friends, family and church, suggest that buying a book for our church library to honor Naomi would be appropriate.

Music and Drama Rehearsal, Tonight.  Choir practice will begin at 5pm.  Anyone interested in participating in drama for the dinner theatre should be at the church by 6pm for possible read-throughs and to receive a part, all are welcome!  Contact Edie or Megan for questions.

Today is your last chance to look at the books on the Fellowship Hall tables, take those you might want and make a donation to our library upgrade project.  Any books you don’t take will be given to Crowded Closet.  Thanks for your help to improve our church library.

Crooked Creek Christian Camp

Oct 25 – Wood cutting day at camp.  Starts at 8:00am.  Bring a chainsaw, wood splitter or both.

Central Plains Conference

The Sower Prayer Request:  Pray for the pastors of our conference, that God would provide everything they need to lead the church with vision, integrity, passion and faithfulness.

Mennonite Agencies

Be intentional.  Be transformed!  Serve for a year with DOOR: Dwell in urban areas like Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, LA, Miami, or San Antonio.  Join other young adults (ages 19-30) from many Christian backgrounds!  MennoniteMission.net/Serve.

MC USA Announcement:  Heritage Sunday, a Sunday set aside to honor and celebrate MC USA’s history and roots, is October 26.  This year, MC USA invites congregations to remember the gifts that young adults have offered to our church.  You can download the free resources, including dramatic readings, sermon prompts, scripture ideas and more online: http://bit.ly/HeritageSunday. 

Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: Martine Audéod teaches in several universities in Cȏte d’Ivoire through MMN.  Praise God that classes have begun despite a break-in at one of the institutions in which thieves stole all the computers and enrollment money.  Pray also for renewed health for Martine as she recovers from typhoid fever.

MEA Prayers for Faith and Learning:  Please pray for the merger between Philadelphia (PA) Mennonite High School and The City School, Philadelphia, PA.  Pray for those who will not be able to move forward with the merger.  Pray for the leadership, faculty, staff and each family as they go through this time of transition.

Area Announcements

Community Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct 16^th, 1:30-6:30pm at the United Presbyterian Church, 209 East Washington St, Washington.  I encourage persons who have never given blood to consider donating at this blood drive and start a volunteer tradition.  38% of persons are eligible to donate, but only 10% do so.  Contact Donald Pfeiffer, 319.653.4912 for info or an appointment.

Habitat for Humanity is re-siding the home of an elderly local volunteer.  This home improvement project will increase her comfort this winter, save money on her utility bill, and enable her to live independently in her own home.  Saturday, Oct 18^th, 8-5, 515 W Jefferson St, Washington.  Come for as much of the day as you can.  No construction experience necessary.

Youth Worship Night – On Sunday, Oct 19^th at 6pm, the Christian band The Elim Arrival will be in concert at Kalona Mennonite Church performing their songs, sharing testimonies, and leading worship.  Free admission and refreshments afterwards.  For more information, contact Jeff Miller (319.471.1279) or visit theelimarrival.com. 

2014 Annual Banquet for the Iowa City Informed Choices Medical Clinic with guest speaker: Gail McWilliams.  Tuesday, Oct 21^st, Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.  Seating begins at 6:45pm.  Dinner & program 7-9pm.  Register by Oct 15^th www.InformedChoiceIA.org or 319.337.0575.  No charge to attend.  Sunday attire.  Adults only as seating is limited.

Get your feather or foam pillows cleaned, sanitized, deodorized & NEW TICKING on Tuesday, Nov 4^th from 8:30-4:00pm at Kalona Mennonite Church at 902 6^th Street.  Sponsored by the Kalona Mennonite WMSC.

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.