Junior Campers who signed up for transportation to Camp Colorado need to meet on the west side of the Church Education Building on Sunday, June 16, at 7 a.m. Don’t forget to bring spending money for lunch and/or snacks! The group will return to McPherson at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22.

The Sanctuary Organ has served our congregation well and is in need of major repairs. The bid for the proposed renovation by Reuter Pipe Organs is $27,000. Donations are currently being accepted to support this project. For more information, contact any member of the Worship Design Team (Doris Coppock, Kendra Flory, Ellen Gilbert, Jean Hendricks, Carol Ward, LeRoy Weddle or Kathryn Whitacre).

Western Plains District Conference is July 26 – 28 in McPherson. This year’s speakers include Moderator Keith Funk (Friday Evening Worship); Roy Winter (Saturday Evening Worship); Sarah Mason (Sunday Morning Worship); Sheryl Wilson, Director of KIPCOR (Minister/Guest Dinner); Dinah Largo, Tok’ahookaadi Church of the Brethren (Women’s Breakfast) and Steven Schweizter, Chair of Bethany Seminary EYN Task Team (Mission & Service Dinner). Come and be inspired to live as brothers and sisters in Christ – Peacefully, Simply, Together. REGISTER HERE

Summer Sunday School will be offered by the Faith Formation Team June 2 – July 28. Lela Beam and Pastor Jerry Bowen will co-teach “Just Peace/Restorative Justice.” Bible lessons and scripture will be matched with discussion about practical ways to be peacemakers.

Pastoral Relations Team for Pastor Jerry Bowen – Contact team members with questions, thoughts or needs:
Renata Prose – renatalichty@hotmail.com
Lela Beam – lelabeam@sbcglobal.net
Bruce Clary – claryb@mcpherson.edu

All-Church Email List – If you want to be added to the all-church notification list and/or the prayer chain, contact the church office at 620.241.1109 or maccob@macbrethren.org.

CHURCH CANCELLATION: In the event of severe weather or a catastrophic event, LISTEN to local radio KBBE 96.7, WATCH rolling banner on bottom of screen on TV Channel 12 or CHECK KWCH Channel 12 website closed list and the church Facebook page. When personnel can get to the church office, an ALL-CHURCH EMAIL will be sent.

Senior High Campers who signed up for transportation to Camp Colorado need to meet on the west side of the Church Education Building on Sunday, June 9, at 7 a.m. Don’t forget to bring spending money for lunch and/or snacks! The group will return to McPherson at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15.

Summer Sunday School will be offered by the Faith Formation Team June 2 – July 28. Lela Beam and Pastor Jerry Bowen will co-teach “Just Peace/Restorative Justice.” Bible lessons and scripture will be matched with discussion about practical ways to be peacemakers.

Pastor Jerry’s Pastoral Relations Team includes Renata Prose (renatalichty@hotmail.com); Lela Beam (lelabeam@sbcglobal.net) and Bruce Clary (claryb@mcpherson.edu). Contact team members with questions, thoughts or needs.

Would you like to become a member? Would you like to dedicate your child(ren)? To initiate a conversation, express your intent or to ask questions, contact Pastors Chris, Jerry or Kathryn through the church office at 620.241.1109.

Junior High Campers who signed up for transportation to Camp Colorado need to meet on the west side of the Church Education Building on Sunday, June 2, at 7 a.m. Don’t forget to bring spending money for lunch and/or snacks! The group will return to McPherson at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 8.

Summer Sunday School will be offered by the Faith Formation Team June 2 – July 28. Lela Beam and Pastor Jerry Bowen will co-teach “Just Peace/Restorative Justice.” Bible lessons and scripture will be matched with discussion about practical ways to be peacemakers.

In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus – Vacation Bible School 2019 is June 3 – 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. each day. Children ages 4 years (by June 1) through 5th grade can register at www.macbrethren.org.

“The Science of Human Sexuality” will be presented by Dr. Jonathan Frye on Monday, June 3, 7 p.m., at the Monitor Church of the Brethren. Dr. Frye, a natural science professor at McPherson College, will share the current scientific understanding of how sexuality is manifested in all of creation, with a special emphasis on human sexuality, human development, sex, gender, and definitions of technical terms that are commonly used and often misunderstood. Content is suitable for all ages. Childcare and light refreshments will be provided by Women’s Fellowship. For more information, contact Leslie Frye at leslie.a.b.frye@gmail.com or 620.755.3940.

Pastor Jerry’s Pastoral Relations Team includes Renata Prose (renatalichty@hotmail.com); Lela Beam (lelabeam@sbcglobal.net) and Bruce Clary (claryb@mcpherson.edu). Contact team members with questions, thoughts or needs.

Nametags – For a new or replacement nametag, contact the church office at 620.241.1109.

Pre-Junior Campers who signed up for transportation to Camp Colorado need to meet on the west side of the Church Education Building on Tuesday, May 28, at 7 a.m. Please be prompt so the vans can leave on schedule. Don’t forget to bring spending money for lunch and/or snacks! They will return to McPherson at approximately 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1.

Hello Church Family!  Lela Beam and I would love to have you join us for our joint summer Sunday School class. Beginning June 2 and continuing through July 28, we will co-teach a class on “Just Peace/Restorative Justice.”  Lela will lead the Bible lessons and highlight the different Scriptures that teach us about peace and I will talk about practical ways to be peacemakers. It is going to be an amazing adventure. Hope to see you there. – Pastor Jerry

In the Wild: Amazing Encounters with Jesus – Vacation Bible School 2019 is quickly approaching, June 3 – 7, from 9 – noon each day. Children ages 4 years (by June 1) through 5th grade are welcome to register at www.macbrethren.org.

Melisa and Ben Leiter-Grandison are expecting a baby girl! A baby shower to celebrate Baby Leiter-Grandison is Saturday June 22, from 2-4 p.m. in the church social room. Children are welcome! Please RSVP by June 1 to Tam Grandison at 316.223.4456 or tgrandison59@gmail.com. We are blessed by your presence; no other gift is required.

Pastor Jerry’s Pastoral Relations Team:  Renata Prose: Renatalichty@hotmail.com; Lela Beam: lelabeam@sbcglobal.net; Bruce Clary: claryb@mcpherson.edu. Please use email to contact any member of the team if you have questions, thoughts or wish to share a need.

Church Cancellation

In the event of severe weather or a catastrophic event:

listen to local radio KBBE 96.7

watch rolling banner on bottom of screen on TV Channel 12

check KWCH Channel 12 website CLOSED list and the church Facebook page

When personnel can get to the office, an All Church Email will be sent.