CONNECTIONS with the Manchester Church of the Brethren for September 2011
Joys and Concerns
There are many ways in which our lives are woven together. Honoring those connections is one of the ways we continue to form deeper relationships within community.
Within our church family:
· We celebrate with Evan Kinsely on his 99th birthday which was on Saturday, August 27.
· Those deacons we lift in prayer this week include: Susie Klingler, Bea Knarr, David Kreps, Richard Livingston, Mary Lutz and Virginia Manges.
· Prayers for those who are not able to join us for worship due to their current health limitations, including: Kathryn Becker, Betty Campbell and Helen Hollenberg.
· Milly Gilbert recovering in Timbercrest healthcare following a recent hospitalization.
· Ruth Tully hospitalized at KCH.
· The family of Bob Frantz and the family of Beth Stone. Bob’s memorial service was last Sunday afternoon. Beth’s memorial service is Saturday, September 17 at 10:30 in the Timbercrest Chapel. We also continue to keep the families of all those who are grieving the death of a loved one in our prayers.
Within the wider community:
· Our sister church in El Salvador, Emmanuel Baptist. We pray for the mid-week Bible Study groups that seek to apply Biblical principals to daily living.
· All those on the East Coast of the United States who are currently being affected by Hurricane Irene.
· We pray for peace.
In Gratitude
Our sincere thanks to the Manchester Church family for the love and support you have given to the family of Wm R. Eberly during the days following his tragic death. The gifts of food, cards, phone calls, memorials, and flowers have been appreciated by all of us. This church is a caring and loving community of people. May God continue to bless us as we minister to one another. Eloise Eberly & family
Years of Service Appreciation
Phyllis Hunn has retired from accompanying the Ecclesia Choir this year after many years of dedicated service. If you would like to join the rest of us in thanking Phyllis for sharing her talents with us for all of those years, please respond by sending her a card or letter of thanks. Steve Cripe, President, Ecclesia Choir
Celebrating the Life of Mike Brown
Mike's memorial service will be on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 4:00 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a meditation in the chapel at 3:00. Visiting will follow the internment in the Memorial Garden at the church.
Contributions to a memorial for Mike can be sent to Manchester Main Street Inc., for the Community Trails Network Project, P. O. Box 26, North Manchester, IN 46962.
Pastor On-Call
Pastor Kurt: 982-4233, 1-260-450-0759
Address Changes
Dwight & Helen Beery, 505 Hawthorn Trail
Drema Drudge: dremadrudge@yahoo.com
Barry Drudge: badrudge@hotmail.com
Weekly Calendar
The Family Life Center is open from 8 to 10 am for walking and exercise.
Monday, August 29
12:00 pm Noon Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday, August 30
10:30 am Staff Meeting
5:00 pm Weight Watchers – Room 220
6:00 pm Yoga in the Peace Patch
Thursday, September 1
6:00 pm Yoga in the Peace Patch
7:30 pm Ecclesia Choir Rehearsal
Friday, September 2 – Office Closed: Walkers please use West FLC door
12:00 pm Set up for wedding
6:30 pm Wedding rehearsal
Saturday, September 3
12:00 pm building in use for wedding
Sunday, September 4
9:30 a.m. Worship. The power of agreement. Pastor Kurt Text: Matthew 18: 15-20. Ecclesia Choir
10:30 am Fellowship Time, Blood Pressure Check
10:45 am Christian Education. Peace Patch
3:00 pm Meditation Service for Mike Brown
4:00 pm Memorial Service for Mike Brown
7:00 pm Room 213 in use
Blood Pressure Check
September 4 come prepared to check your blood pressure in the Parish Nurse Room before or after worship.
September Worship Themes
September 4: The power of agreement. Pastor Kurt Text: Matthew 18: 15-20. Ecclesia Choir
September 11: One more time. Pastor Kurt. Matthew 18: 21-35. Taizé Choir. Second Grade Bible presentation
September 18: That’s not fair. Pastor Kurt. Matthew 20: 1-16. Ecclesia Choir
September 25: Who put you in charge? Pastor Kurt. Matthew 21: 23-32. Ecclesia Choir. Youth Choir
Adult Christian Education
Questers meets in the Chapel. In September they will study The Evolution of Faith by Philip Gulley.
Koinonia Class meets in the Conference Room. Byron Miller will lead in September and October “Eight Lessons on Prayer.”
Friends Class meets in Room 211
All Things Considered Class meets in Room 220
Jubilee Class meets in Room 301
Yoga Continues
This week Yoga classes will be held in the Peace Patch. Please use the West door (down by the preschool entrance). Otherwise, Yoga will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Narthex from 6pm to 7pm. For more information please contact Heather Mitchell at (214) 502-8035 or heather.Mitchell30@gmail.com
Piano Recital
Richard Livingston will present a piano recital on Tuesday evening, September 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Timbercrest Chapel. The program will feature music by "The 3 B's of Classical Music." It will include two preludes and fugues from J. S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, Sonata #8, Op. 13 ("Pathétique") by Ludwig van Beethoven, and three intermezzi by Johannes Brahms. The program will last approximately one hour. All are welcome.
CONNECTIONS with our Community:
Fellowship of Churches:
REACH assisted 24 clients this summer, with housing as the major need, followed closely by help with electricity.
The Thrift Shop is very busy processing items donated from seasonal garage sales. 788 volunteer hours have gone into the operation of the Thrift Shop this summer. They are very grateful for all the contributions from local churches as well as individuals.
The Food Pantry served 423 families this summer. They have not had the fresh produce to share, probably because of the dry weather earlier in the season. 630 volunteer hours have gone into the operation of the Food Pantry.
Thursday’s Child served 47 children this summer; many of those simply came in for baby food. If you would like to contribute to this project, contact Susan Brumley or RuthAnn Schlitt.
Fellowship of Churches appreciated the community support of their annual FunFest Hymn Sing. The next project is the Community Thanksgiving Service.
50th Anniversary
You are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Petersime Chapel with a special worship service on Saturday, October 8, at 4:30 p.m.
MOPS
(Mothers of Preschoolers)
where: 1st Brethren Church
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Contacts: Kelly Bordeaux (982-4632) or Nicole McKee (578-3749)
CONNECTIONS with our District …… and our Denomination:
Denominational Newsletter
Newsline is produced by the news services of the Church of the Brethren. To subscribe, simply contact the editor at: cobnews@brethren.org
South/Central Indiana District
Phone: 260-982-8805; Fax: 260-982-7181
District Minister: bsollenberger@brethren.org
Office Email: scicob@kcaccess.com
District Website: www.scindcob.org
You’re invited to help create a new cookbook.
Be a part of the new Inglenook Cookbook as we assemble the best recipes from today’s kitchens. Join our community of cooks, writers, and lovers of good food as we share our favorite recipes, recall our fondest memories, and celebrate our rich Brethren heritage. Since 1901, the Inglenook Cookbook has been passed from generation to generation. Together we can continue the tradition of representing the tables of those who choose to live simply. Please submit your favorite recipes by October 15 and continue the tradition!
Brethren Press, 1451 Dundee Ave. Elgin, IL 60120 or
Bethany Prayer Calendar
Please join us in prayer this year for the mission and ministry of Bethany. For the month of September, please pray for both new and returning students, as well as support staff, program staff and administrative staff as we begin our 107th academic year.
NOAC Theme: Passion, Purpose, Change
In just a little over a week, nearly 900 older adults will gather for the 11th National Older Adult Conference (NOAC), held at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, September 5-9. It is not too late to register for this Church of the Brethren sponsored conference for adults age 50 and older. You may register online with a credit card at www.brethren.org/NOAC or call Kim Ebersole, NOAC coordinator, at (800) 323-8039 to have a registration brochure sent to you.
Prayers for the month of September:
September 4- This week our seasoned members will gather at Lake Junaluska for our National Older Adult Conference. Offer a prayer of thanks for the years of ministry and mission these sisters and brothers have offered in the Church of the Brethren. May their time together be a celebration of community, friendship, and continued leadership.
September 11- It is clear that September 11, 2001 was a pivotal day in the life of many and in the ways of the world. Now ten years later, the world remains at war on several fronts. Take time this week to sit in silence simply praying the words of Psalm 46:10- “Be still and know that I am God.”
September 18- Bethany Sunday- As we celebrate and prayerfully support Bethany Theological Seminary, take time out this week to think of the ministers that have taken part in your life of faith. Give thanks to their witness to the life of the mind, the pastoral care they provided, and the vocation of ministry they shared. Ask for the whispers of the Holy Spirit to direct new ministers among us, that they may claim their own call to ministry.
September 25- The Psalms have a lot of imagery about lifting -- looking up to the hills (Psalm 121:1), lifting the soul to God (Psalm 25:1), raising hands in the sanctuary (Psalm 63:4; 134:2). In your times of prayer this week look up rather than down, raise up your hands rather than closing them in your lap. What do you notice in this new posture? What does it say about your relationship to God? Pray a word of thanks for the grace to open up to God both emotionally and physically.
September 21
On Earth Peace continues to invite congregations and community groups to recognize International Day of Prayer for Peace in their community by holding a public prayer event on or around September 21, focusing on community or global violence. A prayer service doesn't heal everything that's broken - but it is a great place to start reaching out, building relationship, and catalyzing your community. As of August 22, 81 congregations and community groups have registered with the campaign. This includes groups from 8 countries and 19 states. On Earth Peace organizers continue to seek a total of 200 groups to participate in this event. Registration is free and online at www.onearthpeace.org/idpp. Resources to assist with planning your event, as well as contact information for further On Earth Peace support, can also be found at this website.
Regional Youth Conference
Powerhouse 2011 will be November 12-13 at Manchester College
ALERT:
Our South/Central Indiana District is scheduled to provide volunteers in Brentwood, Tennessee, (just south of Nashville) for flood recovery December 11-17. Detailed information about disaster relief projects is available in the church office, as well as the District Office. Call Cliff Kindy, District Disaster Coordinator, for up-dates: phone:260-982-2971
Camp Mack
- Get-Away Day is September 24
- Camp Mack Festival is October 1
- Register now for the Quilt Retreats
- Father & Son Retreat October 8-9
- Many thanks to all the volunteers that made our summer program possible
- Prayer Request: Camp Director, staff and Indiana camp board
Quiet Place Quote: "People nowadays take time far more seriously than eternity" -- Thomas Kelly
