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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Newsletter for February 19, 2017

The Bearing Fruit
February 19, 2017




Upcoming Events:

Feb 2 – Birthday Breakfast Club, 9:30am
Feb 26 – MYF, 5:00 at Amy’s
Feb 28 – Tuesdays with Dave, 7pm
Mar 6  – Council Meeting, 6:15pm
April 2 – IMS Touring Choir, 7pm




Washington Mennonite

▪ Offering for 2/12/17:  $3060 (regular); $247 (MYF treats)

In February, the MYF will be providing treats during Fellowship time to raise money for their trip to the Mennonite Youth Convention in Orlando, Florida, this summer. Please give generously. 

 “Thank you all so much for your recent donations of Relief Kit supplies to MCC!  Relief kits are the most needed and requested kits right now.  Thank you for helping to provide comoft, health, and hygiene to our vulnerable brothers and sisters all over the world!”  - postcard from MCC

Saturday Kitchen   Thank you to each of you who helped with Saturday Kitchen by donating food, cooking, serving food or clean up yesterday at Saturday Kitchen.  We are never sure who enjoys the day more, the guests or those helping from WMC as they prepare and serve the meal.  Thank you.    
- Gloria, Sandy and Phyllis

The Memorial Service for Ken Egli will be on Sunday, February 19th at Lower Ceer Creek Church at 3:00pm.




February 25, 2017--9:30am -- Birthday Breakfast Club, January and February Birthdays -- If your birthday falls in January or February, join Amanda at the church to celebrate! Please RSVP by email or by text.

Iowa Mennonite School

Thanks to all who joined us at the annual IMS Senior Class Chili Supper. The entire IMS community appreciates your support.

Touring Choir Concerts start today in the local churches. Check out the full schedule at iowamennonite.org/touring-choir 

February 20 Visit Day -- 8th grade and transfer students are invited to visit IMS for a day. Parents are invited for a short informational meeting at the start of the day from 8-9:00AM. Come for coffee and visit with the administrative team to get information & ask questions. Students from 8AM-3:15PM tour facilities, visit classes with a host student, eat lunch, meet faculty & other future students. If neither of these dates work to visit, you can contact Candi Schmieder to schedule another date. Please call or email with any questions 319-656-2073 or cschmieder@iowamennonite.org and register at iowamennonite.org/visit

February 24 -- Prospective Student Skating Party6-8:00PM at Wellman Skate Rink. 6th-10th graders are invited to join our Compassion Club for a fun night of skating. Bring $1 for skate rental. Pizza and fun will be provided.

March 2 Prospective Family Night at 7:00PM.  This is an open house event for 8th grade and transfer students and their parents. You will get the chance to meet faculty, current IMS families, get information on registration, sports participation, financial aid and the application process. Register to attend at www.iowamennonite.org/pfn. 

SundaySu
Central Plains Conference

You can nurture your children’s faith at home this Lent and Easter with family worship. Find a free, downloadable guide at www.anabaptistfaithformation.org. For use between March 1 and April 16 (Easter Sunday), it includes a daily Bible reading, short litany, songs, hands-on activities and questions to ponder together.

The first of a series of three “Tuesdays with Dave” Webinars is coming soon!  This series will focus on how the life and message of our churches can be infused with grace, joy and peace in a world seeking hope.  Join us on Tuesday, February 28, at 7 pm for the first teaching video “Witness in Exile: Longing for a Better Place” or at 7:30 pm for an online interactive conversation based on this video.  You are strongly encouraged to view the teaching video ahead of time in any setting where groups in your congregation gather (Sunday School, Bible Study, small group, etc.) or by individuals at home.  The teaching videos can be accessed at the Central Plains Mennonite Conference website at:  http://tinyurl.com/TuesdayswithDave. Information for connecting to the Tuesday night online conversation is available from your church office and on our website.

▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Prayer Request: In this time of upheaval where immigration is concerned, pray that the religious worker visa for Pastor Max Villatoro will be approved so that he can return to his family and leadership position at Torre Fuerte..

Mennonite Agencies

Iowa's annual MDS unit meeting will be on Sunday,  March 5th, at Eicher Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Wayland. Beginning time will be 2:00 PM. See Myron for details and schedule.

Explore what God is doing around the world through Youth Venture, a short-term service and learning program of Mennonite Mission Network. Teams of youth and adult leaders will join local ministries in Belfast, Benin, Detroit, and Perú for 2-3 three weeks this summer. These formational experiences are geared for ages 14 – 22. They are often the stepping stones to a lifetime of service and church leadership. Space is filling up fast so apply today! For more information visit mennonitemission.net/YouthVenture.

▪ MC USA Announcement:  This summer’s Mennonite Church USA Convention will feature a new way to involve high school youth representatives in the delegate sessions. Called “Step Up,” the goal is to prepare young people who have an interest in being involved with the broader church for future involvement as denominational delegates and leaders. The program will include two interactive seminar sessions and attendance at and participation in delegate sessions. Conferences and constituency groups will be invited to nominate youth who are rising high school sophomores or older. For questions, contact Brook Musselman at brookm@atlanticcoastconference.net.

Area Announcements

Kalona Mops Fundraiser Meal, Sunday, February 26, 2017, 11:30am-1:30pm at Kalona Mennonite Church. Free will donation. Serving Pork loin, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls, fluff & dessert.

SHAPE NOTE SINGING FROM THE SACRED HARP  - Come join us on Friday, March 3rd, at 7:00PM in the East Union Mennonite Church foyer as we make a joyful noise unto the Lord! The acoustics are lively, the fellowship is warm, and the harmonies are extraordinary.  This a cappella, 4-part early American sacred music stirs your soul.   All are welcome - no experience necessary!  Questions? Contact Tammy Yoder at greenearth@kctc.net or Warren Yoder at dubyoder@gmail.com  .

Wellman Mennonite Church will hold their annual Mush Fry from 11:30 to 1:00 on March 5, 2017.  Invite family and friends to this old fashioned meal of fried mush, sausage, liverwurst, scrambled eggs, tomato gravy and applesauce.  Free will offering for the meal.




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