Graduation Receptions for the Church Family

——Isabelle Moyer will be honored at a graduation reception from 1-3 p.m. today, in the Church Social Room. Everyone is invited

——Kameron Curry graduated from Maize South High School on Thursday, May 17. A reception to honor him is planned from 2-4 p.m. today, at 507 Oak Park Drive, McPherson. Everyone is invited.

When Pastor Jerry Bowen and his family arrive in McPherson, let’s welcome them by filling their pantry with household staples. Sign-up sheets, along with lists of suggested items, are available in the Good Shepherd Foyer. Please leave items in the foyer or at the Church Office by Sunday, May 27. Delivery to the Bowens will be arranged by the Hospitality and Fellowship Team.

Church kitchen cleaning: 9 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, May 23. Lunch will follow at a local restaurant.

Are you interested in spending your Memorial Day Weekend in the Colorado Rockies with others from your church family? Camp Colorado’s work weekend is next weekend (May 25-28) and volunteers are needed to help with projects which include building retaining walls, cutting firewood, cleaning cabins, organizing the store, cooking, planting flowers, and more. Already, over 25 people (ages 3-76) from our congregation are planning to attend. Additional information or to carpool/caravan: contact Marla Ullom-Minnich (620-345-3233 or mullom@mtelco.net).

Adult Summer Sunday School will begin on Sunday, June 3 and continue through Sunday August, 12, in the Church Social Room. Bruce Clary will lead a DVD study of the PBS series, “God in America.” Everyone is welcome.    Please note:  Sunday, May 27 only, all adult classes will meet in their regular classrooms.

Amber Beard and Derek Curry will be honored at a Wedding/Baby Shower at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, in the Education Building Multi-Purpose Room. If you wish to contribute to a group gift, contact Judy Stockstill (620-242-3536).

Babylon – Daniel’s Courage in Captivity, is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School which will be held from 9 a.m. – noon, Monday – Friday, June 4-8, at the church. All children, ages 4 years through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Registration is available on-line (www.macbrethren.org). If interested in donating items, the list is located in the Church Gathering Space. Monetary donations, to help with VBS costs, will also be appreciated. Questions? Contact Sarah Hendricks (620-480-0165).

Employment opportunities at Good Beginnings Preschool for the 2012-13 school year

      — Teacher’s assistant, Older Class, Monday – Friday, 26 hours per week

      — Teacher’s assistant, Younger Class, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 – 12 hours per week

      If interested contact Carol Temple at the preschool office (241-1109).

The Worship Team is looking for individuals to run the sound and video equipment during worship services. We will provide full training, no experience is necessary. We have at least two positions that need to be filled by the end of May. Please contact Shane Kirchner if interested.

 Camp Colorado is in desperate need of a camp nurse during Senior High (June 3-9) and Junior High (June 10-16) Camp. If you are an EMT, LPN, or RN, and available and willing to serve, contact Jon Tuttle (pastorjon@wbsnet.org or 620-276-6481).

Invitations for the Congregation:

——In appreciation for the love and support shown by this congregation, Kate Johnson invites you to share in some of her favorite snacks during her “come and go” graduation celebration which is planned for 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 18, in the back room at The Well, corner of Kansas and Main, McPherson.

——Isabelle Moyer will be honored at a graduation reception on Sunday, May 20, in the Church Social Room. Everyone is invited to stop by and celebrate with her from 1-3 p.m.

This morning’s choral anthem, “Blest Are They,” has been donated to our church in loving memory of Lois Hayes by her daughter Gail Roe.

Today’s chancel decorations are in loving memory of Carol Christy Kirchner. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22

The McPherson College Jazz Band will present their spring concert at 4 p.m., today, in Mingenback Theatre. Everyone is invited.

Church League Softball begins the season with its first game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 14, Lehmberg Field. W e are still in need of several players to fill out the roster. Interested? Contact Matt Friesen (mfriesen@mkcoop.com or 620-242-4790).

Attention high school and college age persons:  Camp Colorado is looking for someone to assist Darrel and Rosi Jones in maintaining and improving the camp grounds. This is a full-time summer position. The job includes, but is not limited to: clearing fallen trees, chipping branches, stacking firewood, landscaping, facilities maintenance, and general construction. For information, send email to: info@campcolorado.org with “Summer Job” in the subject line.

Employment opportunities at Good Beginnings Preschool for the 2012-13 school year

      — Teacher’s assistant, Older Class, Monday – Friday, 26 hours per week

      — Teacher’s assistant, Younger Class, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 – 12 hours per week

      If interested contact Carol Temple at the preschool office (241-1109).

Western Plains District Conference is planned for July 27-29, at the church and college. Registration forms are available in the Church Gathering Space today. Forms will also be available on the new district website: www.wpcob.org.

Bulletin Information for Sunday, May 13, is due in the Church Office by noon on Wednesday, May 9.

 Junior and Senior High Youth “End of Year Celebration” is planned for Wednesday, May 9, at the home of Paul and Marla Ullom-Minnich, 509 Durst, Moundridge. McPherson youth will carpool from church at 6:15 p.m. Other area youth may join them at the Ullom-Minnich home by 6:30 p.m. McPherson youth will return to the church by 9 p.m. Outdoor games, food, and fun, are planned.

Church League Softball begins in a few weeks. W e are still in need of a couple of players to fill out the roster. Our first game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 14, Lehmberg Field. Interested?  Contact Matt Friesen (mfriesen@mkcoop.com or 620-242-4790).

Daily Footprints for May, a devotional written by Cathy Price of the Mont Ida congregation and art work created by Connie Rhodes of the Newton congregation, is available at www.montidacob.com.

In appreciation for the love and support shown by this congregation, Kate Johnson invites you to share in some of her favorite snacks during her “come and go” graduation celebration which is planned for 7-9 p.m. on Friday, May 18, in the back room at The Well, corner of Kansas and Main, McPherson.

Attention high school and college age persons:  Camp Colorado is looking for someone to assist Darrel and Rosi Jones in maintaining and improving the camp grounds. This is a full-time summer position. The job includes, but is not limited to: clearing fallen trees, chipping branches, stacking firewood, landscaping, facilities maintenance, and general construction. For information, send email to: info@campcolorado.org with “Summer Job” in the subject line.

Good Beginnings Preschool has an opening for a teacher’s assistant in the older class for the 2012-13 school year. The position is for 26 hours per week. If interested, contact Carol Temple (241-1109).

2012 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference

Children’s activities and meal reservations deadline, Monday, June 11, 2012

on-line registration: www.brethren.org/ac/