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email: washingtonmennonitechurch@gmail.com

phone: 319-653-6041

address:

815 Polk Street

Washington, IA 52353

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Friday, June 26, 2020

Newsletter for June 28, 2020

The Bearing Fruit
June 28, 2020

Upcoming Events:

July 5 – Farewell for the Sees, 4:30-6:00pm


Washington Mennonite

 

Offering for 7/21/2020:  Regular Offering: $1,264.00;  Family Assistance Fund: $500.00;  My Coins Count: $100.00

 

Join us for worship on Zoom at 10 a.m. (you will receive an invitation to the meeting by email, just click and join. Any questions? Contact Roger Farmer.

 

Farewell for Dick and Susan: As you will recall, Dick and Susan See have announced that they are moving to the St. Louis area to be closer to family in mid-July. Before they leave, we want to have a “Farewell Party”! It will be a drive-by event from 4:30 - 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the church. Enter the west drive and greet them on the east side of the church, similar to Nick and Erika’s welcome party! You’ll receive a treat on your way out! If you have questions, please contact one of the elders. (Gay, Mary Lou and Karen Bates) See you there!

 

Even though we are unable to meet as a congregation right now, expenses of the church continue. Please send your donations directly to Dick See, 705 Perdock Court, Washington, IA. Thanks for your support.


Crooked Creek Christian Camp


As business is a little slow these days at Crooked Creek, we're cooking up new ways to get creative and offer our services to you...at home! We're inviting you to join the Brunch Bunch of Crooked Creek and order egg casseroles for you, your friends, your family and MORE!  Our

Food  Service  Manager  is   offering  two   different  types  of casseroles to choose from.  Casseroles are limited so please don't hesitate and order yours today! Visit our website http://www.crookedcreekcamp.org/crooked-creek-brunch-bunch.html to learn more and to order.

 

Crooked Creek is excited to announce Social-Distant Camp Getaway! Though we were bummed to cancel our summer camp programming, we're excited to open our campgrounds and  cabins  to  young  and  old,  families and friends who are looking for the camp experience this summer season! 
For more information and to register, please visit our website: 
 http://www.crookedcreekcamp.org/  Hurry as space is very limited! 

 

Hillcrest Academy

 

Hillcrest Academy Golf Benefit | This year's benefit on Saturday, July 18 at the Kalona Golf Club will obviously be a bit different, but we feel like we can put on an enjoyable and safe event. To register to play or to be a sponsor check out hillcrestravens.org/alumni/hillcrest-golf-benefit. 

 

▪ Return-to-Learn | As we discuss ways to engage our students and nurture our community in safe and meaningful ways, we ask for prayers of guidance as we work together to develop plans for returning to school this fall.

 

Central Plains Conference

Central Plains Prayer Request:  Today Larry Nail, pastor at Julesburg Mennonite Church in Julesburg, CO, is being ordained. Pray for God's blessing on the ministry that Larry and Julesburg Mennonite share.

 

Mennonite Agencies

 

Everence is hiring! We are looking for an energetic, sales-oriented person to join the Kalona office as a Client Services Representative, as we seek to help people integrate their faith with their finances. This position provides administrative assistance and marketing support for Financial/Stewardship Consultants, giving excellent service to clients and staff. It includes a particular focus on education and support for senior adult and those approaching retirement. For more information or to apply, visit https://www.everence.com/about-everence/careers/current-positions or call 656-4242.

 

▪ Mennonite Central Committee is looking to fill several essential service positions in the U.S. and around the world. We hope you’ll consider applying or give encouragement to someone else who might be interested in serving with MCC.  Canner Operator : MCC is looking for new canner operators! This two year service term is unique and offers the opportunity to travel around the U.S. and Canada, working as a team while meeting new people! Check out mcc.org/canning  for details!  Program Manager - DR Congo: Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your planning, budgeting, and problem-solving skills? MCC is looking for a Program Manager to provide management and oversight of projects and partner relations in the DR Congo. For more information, visit serve.mcc.org or click on the following link: Program Manager - DR Congo  MCC Representative for Bangladesh: Interested in providing leadership to a mature, multifaceted MCC program? MCC is looking for an MCC Representative for Bangladesh, to provide leadership and programmatic direction to a well-established program that supports already-existing Bangladeshi agencies. For more information, visit serve.mcc.org or click on the following link: MCC Representative Bangladesh

 

Service Adventure only has five spots remaining for the 2020-2021 term beginning this fall. If you are interested in taking a gap year to serve, live in community, and grow spiritually, contact SusanN@MennoniteMission.net or apply online at MennoniteMission.net/ServiceAdventure.

 

▪ Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: The Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Colombia is developing new courses and study plans to prepare young church leaders and to encourage established pastors in their roles. Pray for Bekah York, serving with Mennonite Mission Network, as she prepares to teach some of these courses.






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