Alexander Mack Men’s Fellowship will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, in the Church Social Room. For the program, Lois Grove, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) employee, will tell about the agency’s work. Involvement with FEMA has taken her to disasters including KATRINA and the Joplin and Greensburg tornados. She has experienced working alongside Red Cross, Mennonite and Church of the Brethren disaster programs. Allan Ayella will be contacting those with email and Art Snell will be making phone contacts. You may also reserve your place by emailing Allan (ayellaa@mcpherson.edu) or by calling Art (241-2427). Reservation deadline: Sunday, February 12.
Worship Team is looking for volunteers to fill the roles of Children’s Story Coordinator and Acolyte Coordinator. If interested, please contact a team member: Doris Coppock, Ellen Gilbert, Shane Kirchner, Brenda Rothrock, or Rick Tyler.
Western Plains District Women’s Retreat is planned for Friday – Sunday, April 20 – 22, in Allenspark, Colorado. “Untangling the Threads of Our Lives” will be presented by Connie Shelley. She currently serves as Coordinator for the Spiritual Direction Program at the Denver Women’s Prison Complex. Registration forms are available in the Church Gathering Space and on the literature stand in the Education Building. For group transportation, scholarship assistance, or questions, contact Carolyn Weddle (620-241-8327) by Friday, March 16.
A request for volunteers to assist at the ReUse It Center has been received. For additional information, check the church website (www.macbrethren.org). For the schedule and to volunteer your services, you may contact Fran Stucky (620-242-3989).
The Cedars is looking for someone who is interested in leading a weekly Bible Study for the residents. If you are available and wish to help, contact Florence Crago (241-4386).
Devotional booklets for Ash Wednesday through Easter are available in the Church Gathering Space and on the literature stand in the Education Building.
Church Office Hours Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1–5 p.m.
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER!
The Women’s Ministries is organizing the sixth annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” event for Thursday, March 1- Sunday, March 4, 2012. Please fill out the form below and put it in offering plate or the Church Office by Monday, February 20, 2012, indicating your desire to participate in this event. Contact Judy Stockstill (241-2978 or judy.r.stockstill@gmail.com) for questions.
Hosts are asked to supply the main course, beverage, and a home where all the fun will take place. Hosts also set what time in the evening the meal will begin. Guests are asked to bring a vegetable, salad, bread, or dessert, and a willingness to help make the fun “happen”. This is for young and old alike.
Yes, I/we, ________ will be participating in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. The date that works best for me/us is (choose one date or rank in order of preference, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th).
Thursday evening, Mar. 1 ________ Saturday evening, Mar. 3 ________
Friday evening, Mar. 2 ________ Sunday evening, Mar. 4 ________
No preference in evening to participate in ________
I/we prefer being: Guest(s) ________; Host ________; willing to be either ________
(Don’t be bashful asking to be a guest. This event would not be successful if all wanted to host!)
Number from my household participating (guest or host): Adults _______ Children ________ If hosting, I/we can accommodate ________ (number of people, not including our family) in our home.
As a guest I prefer to bring:
vegetable dessert salad breads no preference. (circle preference)
Please indicate any dietary restrictions for you/your family:
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I/we need transportation: ________
I/we have mobility limitations (i.e. wheelchair/no stairs):
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Name and Phone Number
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Please return form to: Judy Stockstill, place in an offering plate, or drop off at the Church Office by Monday, February 20. You will be contacted closer to the actual date with final count of persons coming to your house if you are a host, or directions to locate your host family if you are a guest.