Announcements
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Sunday, February 28, 2021
OUR CHURCH FAMILY
Thank you to those who’ve submitted “journey” photos. We’ll continue using them in online worship throughout Lent. Keep sending pictures/art to the church office email (firstmenno@msn.com) of ‘journeys’ that you have been on. This could include a picture that represents a trip to a significant place; a life stage journey; or a joyful or challenging time or experience in your life. While we won’t include names, feel free to include a caption to go with the picture. Connect with FMC college students! The MYF is sending care packages to our college students and we'd love to include your contributions. There will be 15 total packages. Need ideas of what to give? … tea, cocoa, granola bars, fruit snacks, cookies, cards, stamps, gift cards, etc. You can drop off items at the church lower parking lot where we will receive them on these days/times or contact an MYFer or sponsor and we'll pick them up. You’re also welcome to drop things off on Friday mornings at the church office. Thank you!
As a continuation of our Undoing Racism study, 2 groups are forming in March to read and discuss Caste by Isabel Wilkerson via Zoom.
While Karen and Terry are on sabbatical (Mar – May), Libby Conley and John Yoder-Schrock will provide pastoral leadership. They will each work half-time and their roles will be as follows: Libby will: - oversee worship planning in collaboration with Worship Commission, including finding speakers - relate to Faith Formation Commission - worship lead and preach monthly - attend Elder meetings Phone or text: 319-400-7348 and email: libbyconley@hotmail.com John will: - provide pastoral care and visitation - relate to Missions Commission - worship lead and preach monthly - attend Elder meetings Phone or text: 319-371-5560 and email: jmyoderschrock@gmail.com Libby's and John’s day off will be Monday; the church office is also closed then. Did you know that a number of people from FMC contributed to the making of the new songbook Voices Together (VT)? You can sign out a copy of VT from the church library to find out who those individuals are and to discover the many new songs and resources included, as well as some older songs that have returned. We encourage you to make arrangements to pick one up from one of our librarians- Ann Valenta or Jill Miller, or from Mary in the church office. Library News: See What’s New in the Library at this link.
Reminder: The church building is locked and the staff are working from home.
CONFERENCE & COMMUNITY NEWS Do you have a heart for mentoring students and strong organizational skills? Freeman Academy is looking for a Resident Director to supervise and encourage 12 boarding students in on-campus housing. Salary plus benefits including health insurance, retirement, room and board. Main responsibilities are building relationships with students and overseeing daily life at the dorm including cooking the evening meal, coordinating student activities, and communicating with parents. Retirees and experienced parents are urged to apply. For more information visit FreemanAcademy.org/employment/ or contact Nathan Epp, Head of School, nepp@freemanacademy.org or 605-925-4237. From Central Plains Conference (CPMC):
From Crooked Creek Christian Camp:
From Crowded Closet:
From EVERENCE:
From Hillcrest Academy:
From Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS):
From Iowa Mennonite Historical Society:
From Mennonite Church USA (MC USA):
From Mennonite Central Committee (MCC):
From MennoMedia:
From Mennonite Mission Network (MMN):
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Birthdays (Feb. 28 - Mar. 6)Tuesday Jeremy Flaming, Pat Nissley
Thursday Gail Heusinkveld, Isaac Schrock, Larry Swartzendruber Saturday Reg Yoder Events for the coming week
(Feb. 28 - Mar. 7) Sunday 9:30 AM Zoom Worship, Karen Martens Zimmerly, proclaimer Tuesday 6:30 PM Mission Commission Wednesday 7 PM MYF 7 PM Worship Commission Sunday 9:30 AM Zoom Worship -- John Yoder-Schrock, proclaimer Archived Bulletin Announcements
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