The Bearing Fruit
November 5, 2017
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Washington
Mennonite
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Offering for 10/29/17 - $1,645 (General Fund); $500 (IMS Student Aid)
▪ Saturday Kitchen was hosted
by WMC last Saturday October 21st. It was a busy morning as we
served 96 plates of ham and scallop potatoes, green beans, grapes, dinner rolls
and assorted bars for dessert. We also made 23 carry outs. Thank
you to everyone who helped us. We worked fast when we found out there was
also a wedding at the church in the afternoon. The groom and his attendants
were entering the church as we left. We always appreciate your help as we
take our turn hosting Saturday Kitchen. Our next date to serve is Saturday December 9th.
Mark your calendar. Gloria Widmer, Phyllis Litwiller and Sue
Widmer.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
▪ November 11 is WOOD CUTTING DAY starting at 8am
until finished. Lunch is provided, please RSVP by calling the camp office or
your local camp rep.
▪ November 14 is ANNUAL MEETING with dinner served at 6:15pm.
All are invited to celebrate camp ministry.
▪ November 17-18 is CRAFT RETREAT from 3pm to 3pm.
Details available at crookedcreekcamp.org
Iowa Mennonite School
▪ Anne of Green Gables | Today IMS will present the second
and final performance of the fall musical, Anne of Green
Gables directed by Alisa Kandel and Michael Swartzendruber. If you haven't
purchased tickets, they will
be available at the door. Students | Grades
6-8 and their families are invited to
join us following the musical performance for a backstage tour and
meet-the-cast event. Refreshments will be served. Come and see this important
part of our school.
▪ Blood Drive | Tuesday November 7 from 7:00-11:00AM.
The IMS chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive at IMS.
Plan now to donate blood by scheduling a donation time through the office 319-656-2073.
Thank you for giving in this special way.
▪ Save The Date | The Alumni Night basketball game(s) will be Saturday December 16. More details to come.
▪ 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.
Central Plains Conference
▪ Central Plains Mennonite Conference Prayer Request: Pray for the conference board meeting on Tuesday evening of this
week. Also, we invite you to pray and fast for the Max and Gloria Villatoro
family on Tuesday, that their family might be reunited soon.
Mennonite Agencies
▪ 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.
▪ 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 – Bethany Christian Schools, Goshen,
Indiana – Pray for families and students in the Goshen,
Indiana area as they consider the possibility of Christian education and take
the opportunity to visit the school..
Area Events
▪ Get your feather or foam pillows cleaned, sanitized,
deodorized & NEW TICKING on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 8:30 a.m.—4:00
p. m. At Kalona Mennonite Church, 902 6th Street Sponsored by the Kalona Mennonite WMSC
▪ Parkview
Home, Soup & Sundae Fundraiser – November 12, 2017 – 11:30am to 1:30pm in the
Parkview Family Room. We appreciate your
support!
▪ 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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