The Bearing Fruit
September 20, 2020
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Washington Mennonite
▪ 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? Email the church or contact Roger Farmer.
▪ Offering for 9/13/2020: Regular Offering: $7,209.27
▪ Even though we are unable to meet as a congregation right now, expenses of the church continue. Please send your donations directly to Mary Lou Farmer, 1208 N 7th Ave, Washington, IA 52353. Thanks for your support.
▪ “Consider the Lilies” – WMC’s Camp Sunday 10AM Next Sunday, September 27! (NO ZOOM) – For our annual WMC Crooked Creek Christian Camp weekend, things will be a bit different. We will plan to meet at Sunset Picnic Shelter by the pond on Sun., Sept. 27 for an outdoor worship service at 10 a.m., with a focus on paying attention to wonders in God’s Creation. A catered pizza lunch will follow. Please bring your lawn chairs for physically-distant seating, face masks, your own beverage and table service for the noon meal. We will be taking three offerings that Sunday: our regular church offering, an offering for the use of camp and an offering for the meal. There will be separate baskets for each or you may write one check with designations noted. We are looking forward to meeting in person!! (Pray for nice weather.) If you have questions, please contact one of the elders.
▪ Wednesday Night 6:30pm Zooms – This Fall you’re invited to take part (online only) in weekly Wednesday evening gatherings for faith nurture and discussion, starting 6:30pm Wednesday, September 23. The Zoom link to join is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
1) The first set will use the MennoMedia scripture study series “Salt & Light,” led by Nick Stoddard (on 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, etc.). This series will use printed booklets (not needed for the first week). To get one contact Becky Widmer. Each session explores a different scripture story, a mix of New & Old Testament.
2) The second study set will restart a series from earlier this year, “Restoring The Shack” led by Tim Detweiler (on 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, etc.). There are no printed materials needed for this series. It is based on themes from the novel, The Shack by Paul Young exploring themes of faith, grief, wonder, and more.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
▪ During this time of uncertainty, we have had many cancellations of guest groups and this has resulted in a substantial income loss for the camp, over $104,000. To offset these losses we received many donations and had a breakfast casserole bake sale. We have seen the generosity of many and we are grateful. Even after these fundraisers, the camp still feels the impact from the loss of funds. We are very excited to announce for the first time, the camp will be hosting an online auction. Do you have something you would be interested in donating? We would be thrilled to receive it! The auction will go live in December in a virtual event. Send an email to Saralyn at saralyn@crookedcreekcamp.org or Heather at heather@crookedcreekcamp.org with any questions or to let us know of items or services you would like to donate! We look forward to you joining us for this exciting new event.
Hillcrest Academy
▪ Taste of Fall | Are you missing some of your favorite fall foods? Come to the Taste of Fall! On Fri, Sept 25 from 12:00-7:00 PM in the Kalona Mennonite Church parking lot you'll have the opportunity to pick-up apple fritters, soft pretzels, orange julius, tacos/taco salad, turkey steaks, coffee, and ice cream all while supporting some wonderful area organizations like Hillcrest Academy. All orders are carry-out, while supplies last, with no on-site dining. Go to tinyurl.com/taste-of-fall-
▪ Shuttle Drivers Needed | Even though classes have begun, Hillcrest Academy is still in need of shuttle drivers. We are still looking for someone to drive our Iowa City route PM Mon-Fri. This shuttle is essential in providing transportation for students to and from school. Please prayerfully consider if you are able to help in this mission. Contact Rebecca Beachy Miller at rbeachymiller@
▪ Homecoming Weekend & 75 Year Anniversary Celebration | Events associated with this year’s Homecoming Weekend and 75 Year Anniversary Celebration, originally scheduled for October 16-18, have been significantly cut back or cancelled due to ongoing risks and limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see hillcrestravens.org/
Central Plains Conference
▪ Central Plains Prayer Request: Pray for Jacob Guckenberger who is being licensed toward ordination at Christ Community Church, Des Moines, IA today. Jacob joined his wife Kelsey to become part of the pastoral team there on August 1. We pray that God would bless Jacob's ministry at and with Christ Community.
Mennonite Organizations
▪ Immediate, essential volunteer opening at Crowded Closet Thrift Shop! Volunteer Greeters needed now for Oct-Dec at Crowded Closet. Flexible shifts, safety precautions, and a great environment! Join in meaningful service where you support the relief, development, and peace of Mennonite Central Committee. You or someone you know ready to serve? See Christine, Volunteer Coordinator, at the shop or contact 319.337.5924 or crowdedcloset.volunteer@gmail.
▪ What would your ancestors think about life today? Join us on a historical cemetery walk at the Sharon Hill Cemetery in Kalona, Iowa on October 10 (5-7) or October 11 (1-3). The Iowa Mennonite Historical Society and Kalona Historical Village are highlighting several personal stories of 19th century ancestors buried at Sharon Hill. Hear personalized accounts about 19th century life. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Social distancing and pandemic safety measures will be followed. Please call the Iowa Mennonite Museum, 319-656-3271 with your reservation to help us in our planning.
▪ Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Request: Diana Cruz and Felipe Preciado of Mennonite Mission Network request prayer for the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Benin since quarantine ended in June. Pray especially for the protection of the children and staff at La Casa Grande and that the children will not fall behind in their education.
▪ MC USA Announcement: Mennonite Church USA staff invites you to join them in supporting the Mennonite World Conference Global Sharing Fund to provide COVID-19 relief to congregations with less access to aid and resources, especially in parts of Africa, Latin America and Asia. For more information: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/word-conference-relief-fund
Area Announcements
▪ Ten Thousand Villages Iowa City has a new e-commerce site to provide safe shopping during this pandemic. Villages Iowa City is providing free local delivery and curbside pickup of website and in-store items. You can shop and receive items safely with no contact, and support fair trade artisans whose livelihoods have also been affected by the pandemic. Check out: https://www.
▪ Fall Bible Study - The Women at Upper Deer Creek Church will be studying Jude – Contending for the Faith in Today’s Culture by Jackie Hill Perry. Come join us Monday evenings from 6-8, October 5th - November 16th. Register on or before 9/20. Online registration is at
https://forms.gle/2bRiwf6Qxg4B9SKt9.
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