Newsletter for November 23, 2014

The Bearing Fruit

November 23, 2014

A Look Ahead     

DT Practice at Camp (5pm)                            Nov 23

Dinner Theatre                                               Dec 11-13

  

                                                                                                                       

Our Church

Happy Birthday to:  Jerry Roth (11/23), Shelly Bruegge (11/24), Justin Bruegge (11/28)

Offering for 11/16/2014: $1,400 (regular)

The Saturday performance of the Dinner Theatre is already SOLD OUT!  There is still plenty of room on Thursday or Friday.  To invite friends and family pick up a few of the brochure by the mailboxes in the foyer.

If you would like to be a part of the church prayer chain email list, sign-up in the fellowship hall (EVEN IF YOU ARE ALREADY RECEIVING EMAILS).  Amanda would like a definitive list of everyone interested in receiving prayer requests and announcements from and about the church.

The Church Calendar is now on the church’s website (washingtonmennonitechurch.blogspot.com).  Click on the words “Church Calendar” above the pictures of Grant and Amanda and you can view the calendar.  You can view any month and click any event for more details. 

Central Plains Conference

The Sower Prayer Request:  Pray that the members of our conference would be continually transformed into the likeness of Christ and thus be a sign of God’s healing and hope for the world

Mennonite Agencies

Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: Benin Bible Institute, a MMN partner in West Africa, celebrated its 30^th anniversary last month.  Praise God for the more than 1,000 church leaders BBI has trained for ministry, and pray for the resources necessary for the school’s continuation.

MEA Prayers for Faith and Learning:  Pray for the 55 IBA volunteer tutors who serve at 43 study centers.  May God bless them as they contribute to the training of new leaders for the Hispanic churches of MC USA.  May God grant them wisdom and patience as they continue to serve with IBA.

Area Announcements

Friday, Nov 21^st, the Ten Thousand Villages holiday store opened.  Store hours are: Mon-Wed & Fri 11-6, Thu 11-8, Sat 10-6, and Sun 12-5.  The store is located where the Wedge Pizzeria was located, 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City.  Stop in and support the artisans.

The “Sound of Washington Radio Show” will be presented at 6:30pm on Tuesday, November 25^th at the Washington Community Theater.  The Sound of Washington is an adult special needs choir, directed by Amy (Swartzendruber) Drayfahl, made up of 30+ individuals from Washington County.  They are excited to take the stage with their largest choir yet and share songs with you from all decades and styles.  There will be something for everyone!

Back by popular demand – Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church will once again be making and selling cheeseballs!  Selection will include ham, pineapple, veggie and pesto at $9.50 each or 3 for $27.  Pick up date is Saturday, December 13^th from 10-noon at the church.  To order call 319.656.2076 or email ldc at kctc.net.  Thank you for supporting mission projects as LDC!