The Bearing Fruit
February 2, 2020
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Washington
Mennonite
▪ Offering for 1/26/20: Regular
Offering: $1,284.00; Endowment Fund:
$4,600.00; Hymnal Fund: $400.00
▪ “In recent
years our Christmas highlight has been Washington Mennonite caroling at our
house. The Christmas Eve Service was extra
special this year. And to anonymous
givers, there is no way to express gratitude I feel, so thank you.” - Liz Widmer
Hillcrest Academy
▪ 75 Year Anniversary Cookbook | One of the ways we
will be celebrating our anniversary is by publishing a cookbook full of recipes,
stories, and photos from the past 75 years of our school. And we need your help
to create this book! This is your last week to submit. Send everything
to recipes@hillcrestravens.org and we will take
care of the rest (photos or scans of recipe cards are acceptable). Please send
questions to the same email or ask your churches committee rep.
▪ Singing Valentines | The Hillcrest Academy Acapella groups will be
performing Singing Valentines again this year on Fri, Feb 14. Each
Singing Valentine will also include a small (4 piece) box of Kalona Chocolates.
The price is $35. The groups are directed by Mike Wagner. Call the school
office (319-656-2073) by Mon, Feb 10 to schedule.
▪ The Chili Supper | The
annual Chili Supper is hosted by the senior class and has been a
tradition since 1960. The senior class is currently selling tickets and
tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $10 adults, $9 seniors
65+, $5 kids 4-12, and free kids 0-3. Plan to join us on Sat, Feb 15 in
Hillcrest Union serving from 4:30-7:00 PM. And in addition to the
traditional (and vegetarian) chili, we will again be serving the Mexican
soup, Pozole [po'sole] with all the fixings. Also like last year, in
Celebration Hall we will being doing our modern spin on the Audubon
Society films you may remember from years ago.
Central Plains
Conference
▪ On
January 31, 2020 Marcia Yoder Schrock and Firman Gingerich concluded their time
of serving as Interim Executive Ministry staff for
Central Plains Mennonite Conference. As Central Plains
makes our journey to future full-time executive ministry leadership be assured
that we are prepared to meet leaders and congregational needs. Contact
information follows for those looking for Conference resources or seeking
direction. Shawn Nolt, Moderator slnolt7@gmail.com (402) 364-3493; John Murray, Assistant Moderator john.murray951@gmail.com (620) 951-0176; Amanda Bleichty, Conference Minister
for Christian Formation amandableichty@
▪ The
Christian Formation Committee of CPMC invites congregations and/or families
with elementary-aged children to attend a conference-wide virtual reading
party! At 6:30pm on February 12, join us for a web-based read-aloud
featuring Shalom Readers books and adult readers from around the conference.
See our website for more information and to register. Pre-registration is required. www.centralplains mc.org/shalom-read-aloud.html.
▪ Central Plains Prayer Request: Pray for your sister churches in North and Central Iowa, Cedar Falls, Des Moines, Christ Community, and Manson.
▪ Join us
for We’ve Come This Far by Faith, an MCC Centennial Celebration on
Saturday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Shari Flaming Center for the Arts
at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating
the past 100 years and at the same time help us look forward to the next 100
years of serving in the name of Christ around the world. More information can
be found at mcc.org/weve-come-far-faith and
to learn more about MCC’s centennial, please visit mcc.org/centennial.
▪ Mennonite
Mission Network Prayer Request: Mennonite Mission Network requests prayer for the Anabaptist youth in
Burgos, Spain, as they prepare for their annual Origen
conference. Over the years, many lives have been transformed through the Origen experience. Pray that God
would use this year’s event to touch lives needing healing and hope.
▪ MC USA Announcement:
Mennonite Church USA is inviting everyone to focus on climate justice
this month through its "Learn, Pray, Join" initiative. Discover how
you can get involved at mennoniteusa.org/news/climate.
Area Announcements
▪ If you
have a loved one suffering from dementia, consider attending Pleasantview
Home’s Coffee & Conversation for Caregivers of Those with Dementia.
This support group meets in Pleasantview’s Friendship Center on the first
Friday of each month at 10:00 am. The next gathering will be February 7,
with Social Services & Admissions Director Ann Drobot leading the
discussion. Please call 319-656-2421 or email Ann at ADrobot@pvhome.org
for further information.
▪ Staying
in one’s home for as long as possible while navigating the daily challenges of
life can sometimes be difficult for seniors. Pleasantview Home offers Home
& Health assistance that encompass a variety of services, not only for
its residents but for those in the broader community. Please contact Elvesta
Hochstedler at 319-656-2421 or ElvestaH@pvhome.org for further
information.
▪ Hillcrest
Academy Potato Bar Fundraiser: Come on out for our
annual Super Bowl Fundraiser at Upper Deer Creek Church, Today - February
2, from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Serving baked potatoes with toppings, tossed
salad, and a variety of dessert options. Cost is on a donation basis with
proceeds going to Hillcrest Academy. Bring your family and enjoy!
▪ The
West Union MYF invites you to a delicious meal of warming winter stews with
gluten-free, low-carb, and vegan options on Sunday, February 9th
at noon. Bring your friends and enjoy a time of food and fellowship!
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