The Philo Class is sharing tips from The Green Bible to help raise our awareness in caring for the environment. Tip #10: Clean or replace air filters throughout the house.
March Newsletter – Printed copies are available on the literature stands in the Good Shepherd Foyer and the Education Building Foyer; and on the small table by the telephone, in the Church Social Room.
Beginning today, the Intergenerational Sunday School Class will be discussing the 1979 Church of the Brethren paper on Biblical Inspiration and Authority.
Pastoral Care Minister Chris will be attending Mission and Ministry Board Meetings in Elgin, IL from Thursday, March 11 through Tuesday, March 16. For pastoral care or concerns, you may contact Rick Schrag (241-5769), LeRoy Weddle (241-8327), or the Church Office (241-1109)
The next meeting of People of Peace is planned for 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Please note the schedule change. They are meeting only once a month, on the second Thursday.
The Rock Castle Drama Troupe, a group of actors who are incarcerated at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, will present “A Bundle of Shorts,” an evening of short plays. The performance, a program of Offender/Victim Ministries in Newton, is planned for 7 p.m., Saturday, March 13, at the facility. Registration is requested by Thursday, March 11 (316-283-2038).
Dr. Robert Johansen, from Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, Notre Dame, will present the McPherson College Religious Heritage Lecture at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, in the Church Sanctuary. The topic will be “Can Preparations for Peace Enhance Our Security in an Age of Violence?” Everyone is invited.
Alexander Mack Men’s Fellowship will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, in the Church Social Room. This final program for the season will feature Brett Whitenack, who is employed by the McPherson Museum and has developed a keen interest and appreciation for the life of Dr. H. H. Nininger. Dr. Nininger was a professor of science in the early part of the 20th century at McPherson College and was also a member of this congregation. To reserve your place, contact Art Snell (241-2427) or Allan Ayella (ayellaa@mcpherson.edu) by Monday, March 15.
Camp Mt. Hermon Trustees will be holding a workday at the camp on March 20. Persons who are interested in volunteering should contact Andy Ullom (ulloma@mcpherson.edu) for details.
The 2010 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference is planned for July 3-7, in Pittsburgh, PA. On-line registration is available at http://www.brethren.org/ac or contact the Church Office.
McPherson area supporters of Heifer International will meet at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, at The Cedars Wellness Center. Reports of volunteer activities in the past couple of years and plans for a float for the May Parade will be discussed. In 2008, our float earned second place. Bring your suggestions, have a cup of coffee, and celebrate Heifer’s contributions to ending hunger and poverty in the world. For more information: call Florence Crago (241-4386).
The 2010 Messenger subscriptions were renewed for our congregation in January. The cost of each subscription is $14.50. You are invited to contribute to the cost of your subscription. Additional donations are welcomed to help cover expenses for those who find it difficult to contribute. Checks should be made to McPherson Church of the Brethren, with “Messenger” written in the memo line. Questions may be directed to the Church Office.