The Bearing Fruit
September 27, 2020
Upcoming Events
▪ Oct 7 – Church Council Meeting (6pm, Fellowship Hall)
Washington Mennonite
▪ Offering for 9/20/2020: Regular Offering: $1,175.00
▪ “Consider the Lilies” – WMC’s Camp Sunday 10AM This 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/
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
▪ Pork Supper | The annual Pork Supper sponsored by the Hillcrest Academy junior class will be October 17, 2020. The tender pulled pork, baked potato, lettuce salad, dinner roll, and dessert will be available as takeout only. Drive up at the campus upper parking lot using the west entrance between 4:30-7:00 PM. Cost per meal is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for kids ages 4-7. Please pay at pick-up. To customize your meal, schedule a pick-up time, and expedite your pick-up go to hillcrestravens.org/porksupper
▪ Virtual Joetown Classic | This year’s 5K run/walk will be virtual! Although we won't be able to gather and run together, we are looking forward to this opportunity for our community (all over the country) to be able to run or walk on their own time, on their own course all in support of Hillcrest Academy. It's simple and anyone, anywhere can participate! Sign up by October 9 to be sure to get your popular vintage style (Virtual) Joetown Classic t-shirt. Every registered participant will receive a shirt and custom race bib to wear when they run. Find more info and register at hillcrestravens.org/
▪ 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@hillcrestravens.
Central Plains Conference
▪ Central Plains Prayer Request: Pray for our sister churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Bethel, Emmanuel, Faith, First-Mountain Lake, Lao Fellowship, Rochester, Saint Paul Hmong Mennonite, Third Way and affiliated groups Fargo-Moorhead Faith Mennonite Fellowship and The Mennonite Worker in Minnesota, and Shalom in Wisconsin.
Mennonite Organizations
▪ Crowded Closet Thrift Shop is hiring! Join a team where your service builds community and sends relief, development, and peace, near and far. Immediate openings for Seasonal Retail Lead (30-40 hrs/week including Saturdays) & Donation Receiving Assistant (Part-time, Saturday availability preferred). For more information or to submit your resume, contact Carey Miller, Executive Director, crowdedcloset.ed@
▪ 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: Matthew and Toni Krabill, serving with Mennonite Mission Network at the Paris Mennonite Center in France, help resource Anabaptist Christians to engage with issues of injustice and conflict. Pray that they would continue to draw on God’s words to guide their ministry and that they will help others to be faithful to Jesus’ way.
▪ MC USA Announcement: How has 2020 strengthened, challenged or reshaped your Anabaptist faith and the way you live your life? Share your stories, photos, videos and artwork at Anabaptist History Today, a collaborative, online, Anabaptist storytelling platform. https://aht.libraryhost.com/s/archive/page/Welcome
Area Announcements
▪ Ten Thousand Villages will be financially empowering Pakistani women by hosting their 4th Annual Fair Trade Rug Event October 7-11 at the Iowa River Landing, Ste 110. Approximately 300 rugs, each handmade in Pakistani homes by fairly paid adult artisans, will be available in a variety of unique designs and sizes ranging from 2’ x 3’ to 10’ x 14’ and runners. Wed-Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 11 am-5 pm. Check them out and support fair trade.
▪ Employment opportunities for caring persons in a retirement community with a tradition of caring!
· RN charge nurse, full-time and part-time options available for 1st and 2nd shift. Why drive out of the community to work? We love our residents and we think you will too!
· CNA full-time and part-time 1st and 2nd shift. Opportunity to train under temporary pandemic waiver. We are willing to train person(s) who live our core values; integrity, quality, kindness and community.
· Home Health Aide, caring for the Independent Living resident, hours vary with a month by month schedule.
· Dietary Aide or Cook, day full-time, evening part-time, excellent opportunity to supplement social security or for a student.
· Housekeeper, part-time days. You understand it's more than cleaning and infection control. You're part of the Pleasantview team; enhancing the resident experience is a top priority!
· Apply online www.pvkalona.com or contact Karen Schrock 319-656-2421 Ext. 121; kschrock@pvkalona.com |
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