Newsletter for June 11, 2017

The Bearing Fruit

June 11, 2017

 

WMC Upcoming Events Sunday June 11th                              Monday June 12th                            Tuesday June 13th                              Wednesday June 14th                                     Thursday June 15th                             Friday June 16th                                  Saturday June 17th                                  ▪ Picnic at the Wellman Park (after church, at the large shelter ▪ Centro Cristiano (7pm) ▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Annual   by the Parkside Rec Center) Birthday -      ▪ Drake Bender ▪ Kaylene Miller   Meeting   Begins (in Sioux   Falls, SD) Future Events ▪ June 18  –  Church at Camp (10am,  Sunset Pavilion at Crooked Creek Christian Camp) ▪ June 18  –  MYF (5pm, at Amy’s) ▪ July 4-8  –  Mennonite Church USA Convention (in Orlando, FL) ▪ July 9      –  Picnic at the Washington Park (after church) ▪ July 15    –  Saturday Kitchen (UP Church) ▪ Aug 13   –  Picnic at the Wellman Park (after church)

Washington Mennonite

▪ Offering for 6/4/17:  $2415 (regular); $200 (HACAP)

▪ Financial Report: Thanks for your continued strong giving during the summer months. Please remember that we are not having a worship service and offering here on June 18 and plan your donations accordingly. If you have questions, see Mary Lou Farmer.

▪ Amanda is gone this morning visiting a friend in Illinois.  She will be back in town on Monday.

▪ The Church is in dire need of someone for kitchen committee starting in September!  Duties include stocking the kitchen with pantry items and preparing plates, utensils, drinks, etc. for potlucks.  Let Amanda know if you’re at all interested!

▪ Thank you to everyone who helped this weekend by donating food, time, or sale items!  The MYF really appreciate the support!  - Amy

Crooked Creek Christian Camp

▪ Church at Camp is NEXT Sunday, June 18 at 10am. Come to Sunset Shelter by the pond area for worship led by camp summer staff and counselors. After church share in a finger food picnic potluck. Bring a non-refrigerated finger food dish to share. Drinks provided. PS: bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket, too.

▪ Pray for the ministry of camp this week, for the counselors, program leaders and campers. First and second grade camp is June 12-13. Third and fourth grade camp is June 14-16. 

▪ Want to be involved at camp this summer? One way is to volunteer in the kitchen. Sign up at www.SignUp Genius.com/go/10C0D4FAFA62EA7FB6-2017 or view our website for more details.

Iowa Mennonite School

▪ The Annual IMS Golf Tournament - Saturday, June 17 at the Kalona Golf Club. Register to play or sponsor at http://www.iowamennonite.org/golftournament/ or by emailing jours@iowamennonite.org. This year we have a lot of great players gifts so come out and join us for golf and lunch provided by Freeman Foods in Wellman.

▪ Summer camps We have many camps happening this summer. Check out our website for more information and online registration forms. www.iowamennonite.org/camps

▪ JOB OPENINGS: More information is available at: http://www.iowamennonite.org/jobs

- Drama Director IMS is looking for a dynamic, energetic, organized person to give leadership for our Fall Musical. Responsibilities include: exploring script options for approval, conducting tryouts and casting students in appropriate roles, and holding rehearsals in preparation for the production, to be held on Nov. 4 and 5. The director will work with a member of our music department.

- Science Instructor IMS is searching for a candidate to join our Science Department for the 2017-2018 school year.  The ideal faculty member would have their Iowa Licensure with endorsements in Secondary Physics and Secondary Chemistry, other endorsement areas are a great asset as well. Additionally, the position calls for teaching Advanced Placement classes.  This full-time position also includes other responsibilities consistent with other faculty members.

- The candidate would be available to start on August 23, 2017, be certified in areas listed (whether permanent or temp – but working towards), be involved in a local church community (or be searching for a church community).

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Central Plains Conference

▪  This week, please pray for all who will participate this Thursday through Sunday in Central Plains Annual Meeting 2017 in Sioux Falls: the local hosting churches, conference leaders, congregational delegates, broader church representatives and our speaker, Meghan Good. 

▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Prayer Request:  Pray for our conference annual meeting being held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, next weekend. 

Mennonite Agencies

▪ Curious about MCC's work around the world? It's not too late to sign up for a MCC Learning Tour! Join us as we travel to Haiti, Oct 21-28 and Palestine/Israel, Nov 3-14, 2017. For more information contact Anna Yoder at  annayoder@mcc.org or 316.283.2720.

▪ Mennonite Church USA Announcement: Be in prayer for the students at the various Mennonite-related schools around the country and the world this month as they finish up another academic year. Pray that they would have a good summer of fun and renewal as they build on what they have learned.

Area Announcements

▪ Ten Thousand Villages, Iowa City, is seeking summer volunteers. High school and college students who may have a day or several hours a week to assist shoppers or operate a cash register should contact iowacity@ten thousandvillages.com.

▪ Attention young adults and young families out there: It's time again for The Local Third event! The weather is looking great this time!!  Hosted by Kalona Mennonite young adults at The Home Place Retreat (1881 Hwy 22 Kalona ) on June 16th from 6:30-9-00 pm. Escape Room, live music, bonfires, roasted hotdogs and drinks all provided. Bring your lawn chairs and a dish to share, while you socialize with other locals. You won’t want to miss this!