The Bearing Fruit
November 12, 2017
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Washington
Mennonite
▪ 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 companies 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
▪ The Quilting on Wed., Nov. 15 will have a potluck lunch! Also, we are
starting a new quilt so there is lots of room for everyone.
▪ Katie Graber, a member of Resonate Team,
the Mennonite Worship and Song Committee, will worship and sing with Washington
Mennonite Church on Sunday, November 26th, at 9:30 AM. Katie will share about the committee’s work and
lead us in songs from their Great Day of Singing sampler that are being
considered for inclusion in a new hymnal to be released in 2020. We will
also sing old favorites and requests and have a time for a Q&A with
Katie. All are welcome to come and join us in Washington.
▪ Sunday, November 26, Holiday Open
House at Jon and Amanda's, 2-5pm see invitation in your mailbox for more
details.
▪ 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.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
▪ Crooked
Creek invites you to join us in welcoming Jill Hartzler as our new Office & Guest Services
Manager. Jill began her work with us November 6 and we are excited for her to
join us in camp's ministry!
▪ Employment
Opportunity available at Crooked Creek: a part-time Housekeeping Manager. Job description is available on the
camp website: crookedcreekcamp.org
▪ November 14
is ANNUAL MEETING with
dinner served at 6:15pm.
All are invited to the annual to celebrate the past year of camp
ministry.
▪ November 17-18
is CRAFT RETREAT from 3pm to 3pm.
Please register by November 15. Details available at crookedcreekcamp.org
Iowa Mennonite School
▪ Visit Days | November
15 & 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.iowa mennonite.org/visit/.
Central Plains Conference
▪ The third and final Central Plains Bible Study webinar with
Keith Slater
is coming up! Join us at 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 28. Keith will give guidance on how to prepare good
questions in A Unified Purpose:
Preparing to Lead. RSVP on the
Bible Study Webinars page at www.centra lplainsmc.org by
Monday, November 27.
▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Prayer Request: Please pray for the pastoral team in Quito
Mennonite Church as they continue to lead the congregation and as they move to
the new building that they have purchased. Pray for Peter Wigginton as he
starts teaching classes at an indigenous seminary in Riobamba.
Mennonite Agencies
▪ The Hopi Mission School is in need of
support and donations. See bulletin
board in foyer for more details.
▪ Help
available for sorting out retirement options – People approaching
retirement have quite a few decisions to make regarding Medicare and Social
Security. That’s why Everence is offering Medicare Mondays, the last seminar
for 2017, designed to help people make informed decisions about both federal
programs. The seminar is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Nov. 13 at Kalona
Public Library. Contact Cheryl Martin Miller at (319) 656-4242 or cheryl.martinmiller@everence.com
for more information.
Mennonite Agencies
▪ Join
Everence for an evening of insight, inspiration and stories of generosity – Everence
Financial will be hosting an event dedicated to the topic of generosity on Monday, Nov. 13, 6:30 –
8:30 p.m. You’ll hear about the profound impact generous people can make
on our world; how estate planning can help you support causes closest to your
heart; and what you need to know about the law and your legacy. The event will
take place at Iowa Mennonite School (Celebration Hall), 1421 540th
St. SW, Kalona. Refreshments will be served. Reserve your spot soon by
contacting Cheryl Martin Miller at (877) 656-4242, (319) 656-4242 or cheryl.martin
miller@everence.com.
▪ Mennonite Education Agency Prayers for
Faith and Learning – Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary,
Elkhart, Indiana – Give thanks for those who contributed to the
development of a new free app for Take Our Moments and Our Days: An Anabaptist
Prayer Book. Pray that this app would reach users worldwide with this resource
for morning and evening prayer from AMBS’s Institute of Mennonite Studies.
Area Events
▪ Parkview
Home, Soup & Sundae Fundraiser – November 12, 2017 – 11:30am to 1:30pm in the
Parkview Family Room. We appreciate your
support!
▪ West Union
Mennonite Church Celebration - The West Union Mennonite Church building is 100 years old and is
the oldest Amish Mennonite Church building in the State of Iowa and
beyond. On Sunday,
November 19 at 9:30 A.M.
a church service reminiscent of the dedication service from November 25,
1917, will be held with Ron Guengerich of Goshen, Indiana,
preaching. The 11:00
A.M. gathering will consist of accounts of that day in 1917, the
historical story of the people who built the church, and stories and
impressions by West Union people from earlier days to recent times. All
are cordially invited to join West Union for this special day. (A carry-in meal
will follow at noon.)
▪ Please join us on Tuesday,
November 14 @ 6:30 PM as JOYFUL NOISE presents “The Name Game”
at the New Washington High School Auditorium. JOYFUL NOISE is an adult special needs choir, directed by
Amy (Swartzendruber) Drayfahl, made up of 30+ individuals, ranging in age from
16-70+ years, from Washington County. They are excited to take the stage
and share “name” songs from all decades and styles, along with their contagious
JOY! All who attend will be entertained and truly blessed
by their performance.
▪ Thanksgiving Day. Come and give thanks as we worship
together, Thursday November 23, 9:30 a.m., West Union Mennonite Church, 3253 305th
St., Parnell, IA. A thanksgiving offering will be received for Take
Away Hunger.
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