The Bearing Fruit
February 22, 2015
A Look Ahead
“Tuesdays with Dave”, 7:30pm Feb 24
Saturday Kitchen Feb
28
Monthly Sewing, Luke 6:37-42 Mar 18
Our Church
Happy Birthday to:
Andrea Nussbaum (2/22),
Karen Seaton (2/26)
Offering for
2/15/2015: $2,150 (regular); $250
(HACAP); $5,000 (kitchen remodel)
The third and last session of
“Tuesdays with Dave,”
a video teleconference for congregations, will occur this coming Tuesday, Feb 24th, at 7:30pm. Dave Boshart, Executive Conference Minister
for CPMC, will address the topic, “How a congregation can be a place where new
people find a spiritual home. Please
plan to attend. More information is
available from your pastor or from David Boshart at 319.936.5904.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
Crooked Creek Christian
Camp of Washington, IA, is looking for an experienced and energetic Food
Service Manager to
start on or about May 15, 2015. This
position will provide overall leadership to the kitchens for year-round guests
with a reputation of great hospitality and great food including summer camp and
events. The full job description can be
viewed at www.crookedcreekcamp.org. For more information, applications or to
submit your resume please contact Tim Friesen, Administrator, 2830 Coppock Rd,
Washington, IA 52353 or email foodservice at crookedcreekcamp.org. Applications accepted through March 27, 2015.
During Sundays in March
(1, 8, 15, 22, 29) camp is hosting open gym afternoons from 3-6pm at the camp Activity
Center. This is a free family event open
to all.
Iowa Mennonite
School
A “Piano Hullabaloo” is taking place at IMS on Saturday, Feb 28th, from 1-5pm; the
event will take place throughout the school, and is for all age groups. There will be musical
performances,
games, and piano-inspired events. One
need NOT be a pianist to enjoy the activities!
There will be drum circles, an opportunity to play with a back-up band,
a scavenger hunt…and much, much more!
There’s no charge, but a donation box to help with expenses. Come one, come all!
Kaylin Brokaw will present a senior
recital on Saturday,
Mar 7th at 7pm. Kaylin is the daughter of Joel and Karma
Brokaw.
Students (and parents) interested in
attending IMS for the first time in the fall of 2015 are invited to an informational
session on the IMS campus, on Tuesday,
March 3, at 7pm. Teachers and
administrators will be present, and will answer questions and provide valuable
information about registration, curriculum, etc…and will be available to
discuss options with prospective families.
Refreshments will also be served.
Please contact the school for further information.
The
IMS Alumni Assoc and the Washington Township Optimists will collaborate to host
and serve the annual Turkey Steak Supper
at IMS, on Saturday, March 14th. Serving will be in the cafeteria (lower level
of the gym) from 4:30-7:30pm. The meal,
to include turkey steak, baked potato, tossed salad, dinner roll, and homemade
dessert, will be by donation only.
Please contact the school for more information.
IMS (’09) and Goshen graduate Abbie
Miller has her drawings on display in the school’s art gallery.
The exhibit will run through the end of the semester. Her show is open during public events and
also by making arrangements with the IMS office.
Central Plains
Conference
The
Sower Prayer Request: Next weekend, the conference board meets in
Omaha. Pray for them as they discern
together with the Holy Spirit how to lead our conference.
Mennonite Agencies
Learn
with MCC! Everyone
is invited to this special Mennonite Central Committee event on Saturday, Feb 28th at 9am in the
Luyken Fine Arts Center on the campus of Bethel College in North Newton,
KS. MCC Central States program staff is
teaming up with MCC US staff to provide resources and a time of mutual learning
on the topics of: immigration, sexualized and gender based violence, Doctrine
of Discovery and Indigenous people and militarization within the US. Lunch at Mojo’s Coffee Shop (also on the
Bethel campus) will follow the seminars.
If you plan to attend, please email tinaschrag at mcc.org or call 316.283.2720!
The
Iowa Unit annual MDS meeting will be held at 2:00pm, March 1st,
at Kalona Mennonite Church.
Mennonite
Church USA announcement: Begin Anew: Christian discipleship
resource available now! Are
there people in your congregation or community who are new to the Christian
faith? Or who have been in the church
for a long time and would like to grow in discipleship? Begin
Anew is a 16-session series of studies to make disciples in small groups
and congregations. This discipleship
resource is for anyone interested in growing in Christian faith from an
Anabaptist perspective, regardless of their background or previous church
experience. Available online at www.MennoniteUSA.org.
Mennonite
Mission Network Prayer Request: Thank God for MMN personnel involved in building relationships with
Muslims. Pray for their protection and
that they may find appropriate and compassionate ways to bridge this great
divide in today’s world.
Area Announcements
On behalf of Restore Innocence, Jane &
Andy Swartzentruber will be hosting a
human trafficking awareness event at Upper Deer Creek Church on Sunday, Feb 22nd at 7pm. The evening will consist of a brief overview
of two phenomenal non-profit organizations working to end human trafficking, as
well as the screening of Nefarious:
Merchant of Souls, a documentary produced by Exodus Cry. While this film is not rated, Exodus Cry
recommends viewing to those 18 and older, given the disturbing and intense
content of the film. Please contact Jane
Swartzentruber with questions at janer777 at hotmail.com
JPOG
(Just Peace Outreach Group) invites you to hear Dean Rhodes
describe his experiences on “El Camino de Santiago,” a 500 mile Christian
pilgrimage in northern Spain. Over 200,
000 persons walked this path in 2014 in a search for spiritual inspiration
among the plains and mountains of northern Spain. Join us to hear about Dean’s experiences and
see pictures of his trip on Sunday evening, Feb 22nd, at East Union Mennonite Church, 5615 Gable
Ave, Kalona, IA at 6pm for a finger-foods potluck and conversation (please
bring your own table service) or at 7pm for Dean’s presentation and
discussion. For more info call Roger
Farmer at 319.653.2547 or email Jane Yoder-Short at yodershort at netins.net.
Parkview
Winter Fundraiser meal and auction will be at Sugar Creek on
Saturday, Feb 28th. More details to follow.
Would
your gifts and talents be a good fit for Pleasantview Home Activity Assistant? Could you assist the Activity Coordinator in
planning, implementing, and evaluating individual, small, and large group
activities for the residents? Are you
detail oriented, well-organized, with problem solving skills, creativity,
patience, compassion, and integrity? Do
you have experience with Computer/Internet?
Would you be able to work scheduled hours as well as extra hours
occasionally in evenings, weekends, etc. as needed? Previous experience working with elderly or
groups preferred. Apply for this
full-time position by March 3rd. Applications are available online http://www.pvhome.org
or in the lobby M-F 8:30am-4:30pm.
Pleasantview Home 811 3rd Street, Kalona.
What does it mean to embody the Spirit of
Christ in today’s changing world as persons and as church? Public theologian Brian McLaren will give a talk “Living
Christ on the Edge” Friday, March 6,
at 7pm. This talk is free and open to
the public. On Saturday, March 7 from
8:30am to 1pm, Brian will present a workshop for lay and ordained leaders
entitled “Following Jesus on the Way: Scripture, Spirituality, Mission”. This event is $25/person or $20 for groups of
4 or more. Both events will take place
at Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N Johnson in Iowa City, with free parking in the
Mercy Hospital Ramp on Bloomington. For
more information and to register, visit www.zionlutheranic.360unite.com/mclaren-event-information
or call 319.338.0944. These events are
sponsored by an ecumenical group of area church including: Faith UCC, First Baptist, First Christian,
First Mennonite, Full Circle, Gloria Dei Lutheran, Trinity Episcopal, and Zion
Lutheran. All are welcome!
The
Spring meeting of the Crowded Closet Association
will be held Monday, March 16th,
7pm at First Mennonite Church, Iowa City.
ALL volunteers and interested persons are invited to attend and learn of
the latest happenings at the Closet.
Team
Haiti at Bethel church will host a Taco Dinner
in the fellowship hall, on Sunday, MARCH
29th at 12pm. A free will
donation will be taken.
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