Bearing Fruit--November 29, 2017--WASHINGTON MENNONITE CHURCH
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▪ The Church
Council has been reviewing needed improvements for the coming year and two
things have happened to come around at the same time. For the last year
council has been looking into flooring options for both the East and West entrances
to replace the old linoleum. Durable carpet tiles will be installed that
can be individually replaced if needed (total cost, $1200 - $436.45 already in
the entrance carpet fund). When the kitchen remodel project finished,
installing an opening shutter between the fellowship hall and kitchen was put
on hold because price estimates were around $8,000. A company in Kansas
is offering us the gracious price of only $1,000, thanks to Karen Bates’
Mennonite Game playing :) and the company’s desire to support the Mennonite
Church. Donations for these projects can be placed in the offering
designated as “Church Improvement Fund.” Thank you! - Washington
Mennonite Church Council
▪ Sunday, November 26, Holiday
Open House at Jon and Amanda's, 2-5pm. See
invitation in your mailbox for more details.
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▪ Hawkeye Fun Nite! This Wednesday, Nov. 29, we will make our annual trek to
Carver-Hawkeye Arena to see the UIowa women's team face Florida State.
Tix are only $1.00! We need to leave town at 5:30
for a 7:00 PM game. It is "BLACKOUT
NIGHT"! Wear your black. Bring money for ice cream. Bring a friend.
Anyone needing to carpool, call Myron.
▪ Halcyon House
Service: Washington Mennonite Church is
presenting the worship service at Halcyon House on Sunday,
December 3, 2017 at 2:30 pm. Please plan to attend and help sing
some hymns.
▪ December 3-24, "24-ish Hours
of Advent Prayers" for Washington Mennonite. See Amy Widmer to sign-up for a daily
time to pray. Pray at least 15 minutes of the hour you've signed up for. Prayer
resources will be available for anyone who is interested. Also, stay tuned for
opportunities to pray together at the church during the weeks of Advent.
items. If you have questions, please
contact Gloria Widmer or Phyllis Litwiller
▪ Wednesday, December
20, 5:00pm – WMC Christmas Caroling, meet at church.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
▪ Crooked
Creek Christian Camp is on the
final dash to fully fund the new Welcome Center building. The goal is to raise
$96,053 to complete the project with contributions or pledges fully paid by
December 2018. You can give online at www.crookedcreekcamp.org/make-a-donation
Iowa Mennonite School
▪ THANK YOU | IMS would like to
thank you for
your continued support. We are blessed to have such a supportive
community. It is this community of churches, alumni, friends, families that
makes us great.
▪ Visit Day | November
27 Grade
8 and transfer students are invited to IMS for the day to shadow a current
student. Parents can also take part in a Q&A coffee with the administration
team at the beginning of the day. Details and registration are at: http://www.iowamennonite.org/visit/.
▪ #GivingTuesday | 11.28.17 for the twenty-four hours of
GivingTuesday we encourage you to give to IMS and give generously. You can give
any size donation online or you can send a check to the school postmarked 11.28.17. Through this event we hope to raise $20,000 in one day for
The Annual Fund.
▪ Save The Date | The Alumni
Night basketball game(s) will be Saturday December 16. More details to
come.
Central Plains Conference
▪ Families with children: Next week is the First Sunday of
Advent and the beginning of “Yes! Let It Be!” a free, downloadable guide for
family worship from December 3 to January 6. Pick and choose the activities
that work best for your family. Find it at www.anabaptistfaithformation.org.
▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Prayer Request: Pray for Dave and Shana Peachey
Boshart and Tim and Carol Detweiler as they travel to Nashville, Tennessee,
later this week to attend the annual gathering of conference ministers of
Mennonite Church USA.
Mennonite Agencies
energy and stamina for both students and tutors
participating in the many IBA study centers across the country.
Area Events
▪ Sunday,
December 3 you are invited to come and enjoy a traditional Mexican meal
at Wellman Mennonite church. We'll be serving pork or chicken tacos, rice & beans
(with pico de gallo & guacamole salsa), cheese quesadillas (for the kids),
chips and salsa, and strawberry cake for dessert. Lunch will be served from 11:45 am - 1:15 pm; proceeds
will provide for the ongoing medical expenses of Melitza Jimenez.
▪ HOMEMADE CHEESE BALLS! Members of Lower Deer Creek Mennonite
Church are selling our popular homemade cheese balls as a way to raise funds
for missions of the church. The cheese balls are available in four flavors:
pineapple, ham, veggie and back by popular demand - pesto! They will be
made and ready for pickup at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church on Saturday,
December 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $9.50 each or 3 for
$27.00. To place an order call, the church at 656-2076 or email ldc@kctc.net by December 10.
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SHAPE NOTE SINGING FROM THE SACRED HARP - You are
invited to join us on Monday, December 11th, at 7:00PM
in the East Union Mennonite Church foyer as we make a joyful noise unto the
Lord! The acoustics are lively, the people are 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
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