Congratulations to Wesley and Verda DeCoursey who will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, February 14. On Sunday, February 12, from 3 -5 p.m., the church family is invited to celebrate with them at a reception in The Cedars Wellness Center. No gifts, please.
February Newsletter – Printed copies are available today. Check for e-mail updates on www.macbrethren.org. Stay up-to-date with church news by signing up for e-mail alerts on our church web site. Visit www.macbrethren.org and enter your e-mail address in the left column of the screen under “Subscribe to E-mail Updates” and follow the instructions in the confirmation e-mail.
All-Church Fun Night At the “Y” is planned for 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the gyms, pool, and youth center. Bring your family, friends, swimsuit, and a snack to share for this time of fellowship and fitness on a winter evening.
“How can the Church of the Brethren Western Plains District choose where to gather for business sessions and other purposes?” An opportunity to offer ideas and concerns is planned for 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, February 4 (lunch provided), at the Lowell and Barbara Flory home. For information and reservations (due Monday, January 30), contact the district office (620-241-4240 or wpdcb@sbcglobal.net).
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.
From Offender/Victim Ministries, Inc: All men who enjoy singing and wish to interact with inmates at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility, are invited to join a volunteer choir and sing with men who are in prison. Rehearsals are planned for Tuesday evenings, February 21-April 22. For registration/information (required by February 1), contact Nathan Koontz (316-215-1758 or nathan.ovm@sbcglobal.net).
Watch for future information and registration inserts concerning the 2012 Annual Women’s Fellowship sponsored Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner event. It’s a great time for meeting with unknown church members, sharing food and fellowship, in a casual setting. Dates: Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4. Mark your calendars and plan to participate. Questions, contact Judy Stockstill (241-2978 or judy.r.stockstill@gmail.com).
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.
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).
Church Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1–5 p.m.