Announcements for Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010

Posted September 3rd, 2010

Congratulations to Natalie Dutrow and Jared Cassiano who were married in Utah on June 12, 2010. The church family is invited to attend a Wedding Shower in their honor at 2:30 p.m. today, in the Church Social Room.

If you are interested in assisting with infant child care during Sunday school, please contact Christi Paulsen (245-0164).

Announcements for Sunday, August 29, 2010

Posted August 27th, 2010

Help Save the Planet! Earth Day Tip #35, shared by the Philo Class: Remember, “The Earth is the Lord’s.” We are stewards and caretakers of God’s Creation. Please continue to work for a Green Planet.

September Newsletter – Printed copies are available on the literature stands in the Church Good Shepherd Foyer and the Education Building Foyer, and on the small table by the telephone in the Church Social Room.

Get 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 then follow the instructions in the confirmation e-mail.

Administrative Assistant Janice Friesen will be on vacation from Tuesday, August 31 through Friday, September 3. Volunteer staff will be in the office to answer the telephone and to assist those who stop by.

To submit items for the Sunday, September 5 bulletin: contact Jana Goering (241-4080 or janamike@cox.net) by noon on Thursday, September 2.

The church family is invited to attend a Baby Shower for Jeff, Liz, and Matthew Krehbiel at 2:30 p.m. today, in the Church Social Room.

Congratulations to Natalie Dutrow and Jared Cassiano who were married in Utah on June 12, 2010. The church family is invited to attend a Wedding Shower in their honor at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, in the Church Social Room. To contribute to a group gift, contact Madonna Reynolds (241-3951) or Judy Stockstill (241-2978) by Wednesday, September 1.

If you are interested in assisting with infant child care during Sunday school, please contact Christi Paulsen (245-0164).

Announcements for Sunday, August 22, 2010

Posted August 21st, 2010

Help Save the Planet! Earth Day Tip #34, shared by the Philo Class: Vary children’s diets as much as possible while giving them plenty of fruits and vegetables. Consider buying organic foods if available.

September Newsletter – Printed copies are available on the literature stands in the Church Good Shepherd Foyer and the Education Building Foyer, and on the small table by the telephone in the Church Social Room.

Get 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 then follow the instructions in the confirmation e-mail.

This fall will be an exciting time for our congregation since we will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of our church. Everyone who loves to sing is invited to join the Adult Choir for our first rehearsal which will be held from 7 – 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25, in the Church Sanctuary. You are encouraged to come and share your musical talents. Angelus Ringers will also resume rehearsals at 8:15 p.m. on the 25th. – Winona Godfrey

The church family is invited to attend a Baby Shower for Jeff, Liz, and Matthew Krehbiel at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, in the Church Social Room. For gift suggestions or if you would like to contribute to a group gift, please contact Daisy Friesen (245-5865) or Lisa Goering (755-2876) by Wednesday, August 25.

Congratulations to Natalie Dutrow and Jared Cassiano who were married in Utah on June 12, 2010. The church family is invited to attend a Wedding Shower in their honor at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 5, in the Church Social Room. To contribute to a group gift, contact Madonna Reynolds (241-3951) or Judy Stockstill (241-2978) by Wednesday, September 1.

Would you enjoy being a member of an intergenerational Sunday school class this fall? If so, you may wish to join the INQUIRERS Class. They will seek to “take Jesus seriously” by doing a study of Jesus’ life and teachings. For books/ information, contact Florence Crago (241-4386).

If you are interested in assisting with infant child care during Sunday school, please contact Christi Paulsen (245-0164).

Junior Highs to hold local/mini-workcamp in November

Posted August 20th, 2010

Last Spring there were fifteen Junior High Youth who wanted to attend a workcamp, but because of fundraising for National Youth Conference and too few advisors to accompany them, that did not work out. Instead, this year they will plan their own workcamp experience for the summer of 2011, learning about why to participate in a workcamp and thinking about the kinds of projects they can do and where they might do them.

In preparation, they will participate in a local/mini-workcamp during the month of November. They will do local service projects and spend more time working on their summer workcamp plans. To this end, they are looking for some worthwhile project ideas. They have already approached the Properties Team about some things that could be done around the church building, but they’d also be interested in hearing ideas of some projects to do in the community. Know of someone who could use some help in their yard in mid-November? Let us know. Aware of a special project that could use some extra hands in mid-November? Let us know.

Contact Pastor Shawn at shawn@macbrethren.org or 620-241-1109 with your ideas. Thanks!

Discipleship conversations to begin in October

Posted August 20th, 2010

As in years past, a special opportunity for congregation members and friends to have conversation about the Christian faith, the Church of the Brethren, and the McPherson congregation will be offered. This “conversation” is open to new members, those thinking about membership or baptism, anyone wanting to learn more about the Christian faith from a Brethren perspective, and all current members of this congregation. Hey! That’s everyone!

The Conversation will happen on second Sundays, from Noon to 1:30 PM, beginning October 10 and running through March. Each potential new member will also be encouraged to select a mentor who might attend the Conversation with them. Donations for lunch items would be welcomed.

For more information, contact Pastor Shawn at shawn@macbrethren.org, or 620-241-1109.