| EAST UNION MENNONITE CHURCH |
| Vol. LVIII September 27, 2009 No. 39 |
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Worship Leader(s): |
Judy Showalkter |
| Speaker: |
Jay Miiller |
| Congregational Singing: | Deb Kerksen |
| Accompanist | Chris Charles |
9:15 a.m. Pre-service
| Worship - 9:30 AM |
15 minutes of Coffee/Fellowship Time
10:45 a.m. Sunday School
The nursery is open for any children up to five years of age. Please feel free to bring children in when the sermon starts or at any time after that.
| Prayer Reminders |
Pleasantview Home Resident: Martin & Leona Boller
Continued Concerns: John Kauffman
Recuperating: Marlin Brenneman, Linda Miller, Lindsay Yoder
College Students: Kate Derksen, Daniel Hershberger, Lydia Short
We intercede to God on behalf of: East Union brothers and sisters who are lonely, grieving, in pain, need healing or employment, or are carrying heavy burdens.
Global Concerns
From Mission Network: Akiko Aratani & Ray Epp & their children live & work at Menno Village, an agricultural initiative of the Japanese Mennonite churches that seeks to care for the land, promote just farming practices & grow healthy food. Pray that through their ministry people may grow to understand better the abundant life that Jesus gives.
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Thank you to all those who helped, participated or supported the Elements Youth Center Fundraiser. It was a big success, but could not have been done without the help of this community. Thanks so much!! Kalona Youth Organization Board
All women from the church are invited to a bridal shower for Carmen Schrock and Joe Fernau on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7:00 p.m. Carmen and Joe are registered at Yotty’s, Target, Kohl’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
All 6th, 76th, & 8th grade students are invited to a “pizza night” on Oct. 8 in conjunction with two athletic events going on at IMS. There will be a cross country meet & volleyball match taking place; please come & enjoy the activities, grab some pizza, and learn more about IMS!
IMS’ junior class will be preparing & serving the annual Pork Supper on Sat., Oct. 10, from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the gym. Proceeds will go towards their class trip in the fall of 2010. Tickets are available from any IMS junior or by contacting the school office. Students from our congregation are Gretchen Geyer, Landon Slabaugh, Emma Yoder.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp needs volunteers to do small paint, putty, stain and varnish projects at Shepherd’s Inn. Can you donate an hour or two? Give the camp a call at 319-653-3611 to volunteer. Thank you.
Shepherd’s Inn building continues at Crooked Creek Christian Camp and we’d love to show you the progress that has been made. Join us on Sun., Oct. 11 from 2-4 p.m. for an open house and tour (complete with refreshments). While you are here, swing over to the Activity Center for Open Gym time from 3-5 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
All Senior Citizens are invited to Crooked Creek Christian Camp for Senior Day on October 8. Join us at 9:30 a.m. to hear Conference Minister, Tim Detweiler, speak about “Faith Formation for the Lifelong Journey: developing a spirituality to sustain ourselves on the long road.” After a potluck lunch, you can choose to stay at camp and hear Mike Zahs’ presentation, “Feed Sacks and Flour Sacks” or take a bus tour of the Barn Quilts of Washington County. Please call camp (319-653-3611) to register and save your spot! Check your mail box for more information.
Hesston College Bel Canto Singers and Wind Ensemble will present a program entitled, Our Lives Are in Your Hands Monday, October 19th at 7:30 PM at First Mennonite Church, 405 Myrtle Ave, Iowa City. They will perform a concert featuring an eclectic repertoire spanning renaissance to modern works. Featured composers include Giovanni Palestrina, Ward Swingle, and Felix Mendelssohn. Both ensembles are conducted by Bradley Kauffman.
The First Responder’s Fall Blood Drive will be Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13 & 14, 2-7:00 PM at Kalona United Methodist Church hall. This is in coordination with the University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center. Free Cholesterol screening and Rewards Points will be offered to all successful donors.
The Washington Mennonite Church is hosting a Dinner Theater entitled, “How Can We Be Silent?” You are invited to attend the Dinner Theater on Oct. 29, 30, and 31, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crooked Creek Christian Camp Pavilion. Brochures with registration information are available under the mailboxes. Mail in reservations as soon as possible. Seats will be filled in the order in which reservations are received. Proceeds, above expenses, will go to support the missions programs of Washington Mennonite.
Bulletin announcements should be in the office by 9:30 a.m. on Fridays.
E-mail address for bulletin announcements: joyceschrock@hotmail.com
Attendance Last Sunday:
Morning Service – 134 Sunday School – 118
| Giving Through 9/20/09 | Fixed Commitments |
| Last Week's Giving | $6,155.00 |
| Year To Date Giving | $202,750.11 |
| Average Weekly Offering Needed | $5,357 |
| Weeks Left in Budget Year |
14 |
| This Week's Activities |
Today, September 27
· JPOG invites you to a video documentary and conversation with local “Sea-going Cowboys” who helped care for horses and cattle that were transported to Europe after World War 2. This effort was the beginning of the Heifer Project. Join us at East Union at 6:00 p.m. for a finger foods potluck and conversation or at 7:00 pm for our program and discussion.
Wednesday, September 30
Next Sunday, October 4