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Announcements for Sunday, July 4, 2010

Posted July 5th, 2010

Help Save the Planet! Earth Day Tip #27, shared by the Philo Class: Unplug your appliances that are not in use (televisions, computers, kitchen appliances, cell phone chargers). These items pull electricity even when not in use. A simple tweak will help to save some CO2 and a little bit of green as well.

Pastoral Care Minister Chris and family are attending Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA and will also be traveling and taking vacation time through Sunday, July 18. For pastoral care or concerns, contact Rick Schrag (241-5769) or the Church Office (241-1109) during office hours.

The final summer meeting of the McPherson People of Peace will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 5, in McPherson Memorial Park (west of the Courthouse). This will be a potluck brunch with conversations, and Prayers for Peace in the world. Everyone interested in peace and non-violence is invited and encouraged to attend.

Our church family continues to have the opportunity to serve and enjoy fellowship with the larger McPherson community through the Loaves and Fishes Program. Please consider offering your gifts of meal planning, cooking, serving, and friendship on Sunday, August 8 or 15. One meal coordinator, 6-8 helpers, and food providers, are requested for each Sunday. If you would like to help, contact Susan Taylor (241-3321).

Over $6000 has been raised for the House in Haiti. Funds will be sent to Brethren Disaster Ministries this week. We will continue to have a special fund for Haiti, which will be used for a possible work camp there or other relief efforts. Thanks for your donations.

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Announcements for Sunday, May 30, 2010

Posted May 28th, 2010

Help Save the Planet! Earth Day Tip #22, shared by the Philo Class: Buy one organic produce item this week and help the earth and your body steer clear of pesticides. Try organic apples and grapes as typically they do not hold lots of pesticides.

Two members of the Church History Book Project Group will be at a table in the Good Shepherd Foyer today and again on June 6 and June 13, for the purpose of collecting from those who want to buy a copy (or copies) of the book. Cost is $14.00 per book, including the supplemental computer disc. Write your check to “McPherson Church of the Brethren” with “History Book” on the memo line. Publication is scheduled for August. Thank you.

A workshop for understanding and reviewing the proposed revision to our district organizational structure is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 6, in the Church Community Room. Bob Dell, District Moderator-Elect, will be the presenter. The paper was originally presented to last year’s District Conference. Small groups raised numerous questions and made suggestions. As a result the paper has been updated and the changes have been approved by the District Board for recommendation to the next District Conference. The workshop is open to everyone.

On-line registration (at the advance price of $95) for the 2010 Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA is available at http://www.brethren.org/ac through Monday, June 7, 2010.

Registration forms for the 2010 Western Plains District Conference (July 30 – August 1) are available in the Church Office or at (www.westernplainschurchofthebrethren.org).

The House for Haiti Project is over two-thirds of the way toward our $6,000 goal! The sooner we reach this goal, the sooner Brethren Disaster Ministries can buy Haitian materials and employ Haitians workers to complete our 3-room home. Make checks payable to the McPherson Church of the Brethren with the subject line Haiti House Project.

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Announcements for Sunday, May 23, 2010

Posted May 24th, 2010

June 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. Information is also available on-line (www.macbrethren.org).

Help Save the Planet! Earth Day Tip #21, shared by the Philo Class: Shop close to home this week. Try to make all of your purchases from local stores or vendors rather than from far away locations or vendors that are not connected to your community.

McPherson College seniors Rebecca Grosbach and Jon Neher will be honored at a graduation reception today, following McPherson College Commencement. The church family is invited to join them at The North Cedars Down Under Room, 1225½ Darlow Drive.

Two members of the Church History Book Project Group will be at a table in the Good Shepherd Foyer today and again on May 30, June 6, and June 13, for the purpose of collecting from those who want to buy a copy (or copies) of the book. Cost is $14.00 per book, including the supplemental computer disc. Write your check to “McPherson Church of the Brethren” with “History Book” on the memo line. Publication is scheduled for August. Thank you.

Camp Colorado will hold their Opening Work Weekend on May 29 – May 31. If you are interested in helping open the camp for the summer camping season, please plan to attend. Directions to Camp Colorado are available on their website (http://www.campcolorado.org).

Calling all children, ages 4 years (as of June 1st) through fifth grade — Hero Headquarters, Vacation Bible School 2010! VBS is planned for 9 a.m. – 12 noon on Monday – Friday, June 7-11, at the Church of the Brethren. For registration, visit (www.vacationbibleschool.com/maccob) or you may contact Sarah Hendricks (480-0165) for questions.

On-line registration (at the advance price of $95) for the 2010 Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, PA is available at http://www.brethren.org/ac through Monday, June 7, 2010.

Registration forms for the 2010 Western Plains District Conference (July 30 – August 1) are available in the Church Office or at (www.westernplainschurchofthebrethren.org).

The House for Haiti Project has received $3,995 of the $6,000 needed to build a 3-room home. Sending the funds to Haiti helps stimulate their economy, since Brethren Disaster Ministries buys local materials and hires local people to build the house. Thanks to all who’ve contributed so far. Make checks to the McPherson Church of the Brethren with the subject line Haiti House Project.

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Annual Conference planned for July 3-7

Posted February 26th, 2010

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 you may contact the Church Office for forms.

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