Newsletter for March 26, 2017

The Bearing Fruit

March 26, 2017

Upcoming Events:

Mar 26  – Songs of Justice and Peace, 5pm

Mar 29  – Mennonite Women Quilting, 9:30

April 2   – IMS Touring Choir, 7pm

April 9   – MYF, 5pm

April 19 – Church Business Meeting, 7pm

April 22 – Church Spring Cleaning Day, 9am

Washington Mennonite

▪ Offering for 3/19/17:  $2410.50 (regular)

▪ Needed - Someone to mow the church lawn!  We're looking for someone with a lawn mower who might be interested in keeping the church lawn mowed as needed.  It would pay $70 per time.  If interested, contact Mike Bruegge or Tim Widmer.

▪ Reminder - Please remember to close and lock the doors as well as turn off the lights if you happen to be one of the last people leaving church on a Sunday morning.  All doors should be locked when Centro Cristiano gets here at 2:30.  They have keys!  Thanks! 

▪ Mennonite Women Quilting on Wednesday, March 29^th at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall, bring a sack lunch.

▪  Songs of Justice, Hope and Peace — TONIGHT at 5:00 pm, Washington Mennonite Church will be hosting a hymn sing celebrating and proclaiming the songs of God’s justice, hope and peace in our Mennonite hymnals. Stay after for fellowship and a sweet-treat brought to you by the WMC MYF as they fundraise for convention this summer. Come sing with us!

Crooked Creek Christian Camp

▪ THIS WEEKEND is High School Retreat, April 1-2 (11am-12:30pm). Space is available to attend. Please register by Tuesday March 28. Kevin Wilder (psychology professor from Hesston College) will lead us in conversation on the topic Body Mind and Soul: Living and Loving. For more information or to sign up visit crookedcreekcamp.org and go to High School Retreat.

▪ Summer Camp Staff: Create memories for youth and yourself by joining the Crooked Creek Camp staff for a life-changing experience! Applications online at crookedcreekcamp.org

▪ Do you enjoy seeing children smile? Consider creating smiles at summer camp! Seeking 2 Cooks for summer camp June 4-July 14, 2017. Job posting available at http://www.crookedcreekcamp.org/employment-opportunities.html 

Iowa Mennonite School

▪ Pre-Registration & Financial Aid Night March 28 from 4:30-7:30PM. New students who will be attending IMS in 2017-18 are encouraged to schedule an appointment with Dwight Gingerich to set up your class schedule for the fall. Call or email Candi Schmieder to schedule an appointment, 319-656-2073 or cschmieder@iowamennonite.org. Returning students and families will have the opportunity to complete the financial aid application. Financial Aid deadline is May 1.

▪ IMS FFA Farmer Feed is on Friday March 31. Breakfast will be served in the IMS lunchroom from 7:00-8:00AM. Cost per person is by donation.

▪ Summer camps – We are still developing a few ideas for summer camps but here is what we have so far. Watch our website for more information and online registration forms. www.iowamennonite.org/camps.

▪ IMS is looking for shuttle drivers. IMS shuttles students from Iowa City and Washington using school vehicles. We will have openings for both routes this spring and next fall. Persons interested in providing regular or supportive roles for our shuttles must have specific transportation qualifications which IMS will help support a qualified applicant in securing. Contact IMS at 656-2073 with questions or if interested.

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Central Plains Conference

▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Prayer Request: Pray for the church in Venezuela and for David Boshart as he is currently attending the Venezuela Partnership meetings in Caracas (March 22 – 28).  Pray also for Don Kempf as he attends the Ecuador partnership meetings in Quito this week.  Pray for the building of healthy relationships, discerning meetings and safe travels.

Mennonite Agencies

▪ Prayers for Faith and Learning:  Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Indiana - Pray for high school students who are considering testing their gifts for ministry and developing their leadership skills this summer at AMBS through “!Explore: A Theological Program for High School Youth.” May their pastors, teachers, parents and other trusted adults provide encouragement and affirmation.

Area Announcements

▪ We would like to invite you to Rachelle Luitjens ordination this Sunday, March 26 at 3 PM at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church in Wayland, Iowa.  The service will begin at 3 PM and we will have a time of fellowship following the service. 

▪ Please join the Iowa Mennonite Museum and Archives and the Kalona Historical Society on Tuesday, April 4th, 6:00-7:30, for an evening of exploring the experiences of local German immigrants. The evening will include a traveling display and a panel discussion about immigration stories, German-American experiences during the World Wars, and the ways that German culture still influences our lives today.

▪ SHAPE NOTE SINGING FROM THE SACRED HARP - Come join us on Friday, April 7th, at 7:00PM in the East Union 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  .

▪ FRENCH TOAST BENEFIT BREAKFAST - You are invited to a hearty meal on Saturday, April 8th, to benefit new children's programs and materials at the Kalona Public Library!  We will be serving a delicious menu of French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, and homemade rolls from 6:30AM - 10:30AM at Kalona Mennonite Church.  Come join us as we raise money to help all kids in our community go to school prepared to learn.  Food is by free will donation, and carryouts are available.  Questions?  Contact Trent and Tammy Yoder at greenearth@kctc.net.