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Washington, IA 52353

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Newsletter for October 16, 2016

The Bearing Fruit
October 16, 2016





Upcoming Events:
Oct 16 – Baptism Class, 11:30am
Oct 19 – Monthly Quilting, 10am
Oct 24 – Central Plains Webinar, 7:30pm
Oct 30 – Grant’s Retirement Celebration
Nov 2  – Council Meeting, 7pm
Nov 5  – Saturday Kitchen, UP Church



Washington Mennonite



▪ Offering for 10/2/16:  $3,412 (Regular); $250 (HACAP)

Mennonite Women will meet at the church to quilt at 10 a.m. on Wed., October 19. Soup and dessert will be provided for lunch. Bring something to go with the meal.

October 30, Grant's Retirement Celebration Plan to attend a church service, potluck, and program honoring Grant's years of service to Washington Mennonite! Let us say "farewell" to Grant (and Edie) well!

The second Central Plains Bible Study Webinar is around the corner! We had a great turnout for the first one--join us at 7:30pm on Monday, October 24 in our church sanctuary. In A Two-Edged Sword: Reading the Bible Like an Anabaptist, we will look at some of the difficult texts in the BibleThese webinars are especially for Sunday School teachers and Bible study leaders, but anyone is welcome.  

It’s time to update the church directory!  Please make any changes or additions to the directory pages out in the foyer or Fellowship Hall.

Crooked Creek Christian Camp

November 10 is Annual Meeting. Join the Board of Directors and staff for dinner at 6:15pm followed by a program as we celebrate the past year of camp ministry. All interested in learning and hearing more about Crooked Creek Christian Camp are invited to attend. 

November 18-19 is Come to the Table Craft Retreat. This bring-your-own-craft weekend features an opportunity to work on your project and connect with others as crafty as you. See more details at www.crookedcreekcamp.org 
   
Iowa Mennonite School

Wednesday October 19 at 7:00PM the IMS PTO is hosting a free showing of Screenagers in Celebration Hall on the campus of IMS.  This event is free and open to the public.  Here's a summary.  'Screenagers probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director’s own, and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists solutions emerge on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world.'

Blood Drive - The IMS chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on Monday November 7 7:00-11:00AM. Plan now to donate blood by scheduling a donation time through the IMS office. 319.656.2073  Thank you for giving in this special way!

Buy your tickets now! The one act Christmas opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, by Gian-Carlo Menotti, will be on the Celebration Hall stage for one night only, December 17 at 7:30 PM. Come experience the story of the three Magi’s visit to the home of Amahl, the crippled shepherd boy and his mother, while on their journey to seek the Christ child. Tickets are $15 adults; $10 students. Call the IMS office to reserve your tickets today (656.2073 or 683.2586).

The IMS Fall Drama, Those Crazy Old Ladies In The House On The Corner will be showing in Celebration Hall on November 5 at 7:00PM and on November 6 at 3:00PM. Get your tickets now by calling the office at 319.656.2073. Tickets are $8/Adults and $5/Students.

SundaySu
Central Plains Conference

▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Prayer Request:  Pray for the Central Plains Pastoral Leadership Committee as they interview and credential pastors and other leaders for our conference congregations. Willis Busenitz is the chair and Tim Detweiler staffs the committee. 

Mennonite Agencies

Pipeline to Prison Learning Tour March 20-24.  Join MCC staff and partners for this learning tour focusing on the challenges and complexities of the U.S. criminal justice system.  Based in New Orleans, LA the tour will include: a juvenile detention center, a women’s prison, Angola, the Louisiana State Penitentiary.  Cost is $500 per person.  Transportation to and from New Orleans will be an additional cost.  For more info see MCC.ORG/PRISON-PIPELINE

Mennonite Mission Network (MMN) Prayer Request:  Praise God for Lillian and Norm Nicolson’s long-term commitment to share God’s word with the Siamou people of Burkina Faso through Mennonite Mission Network and Mennonite Church Canada. Pray for someone willing to be an educational child-care worker to help teach their children, Nadine (7) and Kenneth (4).

Area Announcements

Join Kalona MOPS for a Haystacks Fundraiser Meal at Upper Deer Creek Church on Sunday, October 16th, serving from 11:30-1:30. Freewill donation.

Kalona Coaches is offering a trip to Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky.  We will be boarding the coach Monday October 17th and will be home Wednesday evening, October 19th.  Deadline date to register is Monday, October 3rd.  If you have any questions, call Marcia Miller at 319.430.3376.

Community Blood Drive – Thursday, October 20, 1:30-6:30 PM  United Presbyterian Church, 209 East Washington Street, Washington, Iowa.  Optimist Club of Washington is the host to this event.  Contact is Don Pfeiffer  319-653-4912 or Jim Cluney  319-653-1735.

Get your feather or foam pillows cleaned, sanitized, deodorized & NEW TICKING on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 8:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m.  At Kalona Mennonite Church 902 6th Street Sponsored by the Kalona Mennonite WMSC

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