Manchester Church of the Brethren
July 17, 2011
Joys and Concerns
Please keep these concerns in your minds and hearts in the coming days:
Within our church family:
• We hold these Deacons in prayer this week: Susie Klingler, Bea Knarr, David Kreps, Richard Livingston, Mary Lutz, and Virginia Manges.
• We pray for those who were unable to worship with us last Sunday due to their current health limitations, including: Jane Cassell, Barbara Smith, Beth Stone, and Eunice Brightbill.
• Howard Uhrig hospitalized at Lutheran.
• Russ Hoover hospitalized at Parkview following surgery to replace a heart valve.
• Lana Groombridge hospitalized at Parkview following surgery.
• Anne Myers recovering from surgery on Tuesday, July 12.
Within the wider community:
• Our sister church in El Salvador, Emanuel Baptist. We pray for the newest members of Emmanuel as they are trained to provide leadership in the local community.
• Terri Penrod and Sue Raber, employed by our local school system, seriously injured this past week in a motorcycle accident.
• We for peace.
Bowman Gratitude
Dear Church Family,
Mere words are inadequate to express our deep feelings of gratitude for your love and caring expressed in so many different ways during Ray’s final illness. Both Ray’s family and mine were blessed in our time of sorrow as many of you gathered with us to share in Ray’s Memorial Service, led so fittingly by Pastor Karen. We thank you also for graciously serving a bountiful and delicious meal following the service. Your continuing expressions of love and concern confirm just what a wonderful church family you are.
Loving gratitude from Ray’s family and mine.
Ruth Bowman
(Editorial apology: this note was sent to the church office some weeks ago and was lost from the July Connections.)
Marie Frantz will celebrate 100 years!
Dean & Marie Frantz have moved to The Cedars: 14409 Sunrise Court, Leo, IN 46765 (260.627.8038) and will celebrate Marie’s birthday on August 7 with her family. Cards would be appreciated. Since her vision is very low, please consider sending an “audio card.”
Weekly Calendar
The Family Life Center is open from 8 to 10 am for walking and exercise.
Monday, July 18
Tuesday, July 19
10:30 am Staff Meeting
5:00 pm Weight Watchers – Room 220
6:00 pm Yoga
Wednesday, July 20
7:00 pm Executive Board
Thursday, July 21
6:00 pm Yoga
Friday, July 15 – Office Closed
Walkers please use West FLC door
Saturday, July 23
6:30 pm Coffeehouse: Jr. Hi Heritage Tour
Sunday, July 24
9:30 am Worship. Guest preacher, Kimberly Koczan-Flory, Making a Way. Text: Isaiah 43:16-21, Romans 8:26-39. Special Music: Laura Gable
10:30 am Fellowship Time
10:45 am Christian Education
7:00 pm Room 213 in use
Coffeehouse – Middle School Youth
Saturday, July 23
The Middle School Youth and adults who attended the Heritage Tour and National Junior High Conference will host a coffeehouse to talk about their trip on Saturday (yes, Saturday), July 23, at 6:30 pm in the Narthex. Please join us for an evening of stories, pictures and questions.
Children’s Summer Sunday School Activities
JULY 24 - Church Scavenger Hunt
JULY 31 - Weed, water trees, 'plant' pavers
To use our web-site
Web Site: www.manchestercob.net
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Volunteers Needed to Water Trees
Volunteers are needed to water the trees on the west side of the building. If you can help, please call the church office (982-7523). More information regarding a schedule will be sent to volunteers through a letter.
Middle School Youth
Sunday School continues through July!! Dave Sollenberger is preparing to build on our Heri-tage Tour and NJHC conference trip.
Upcoming dates:
July 23 - Coffeehouse, 6:30pm in the Narthex
July 31 - Movie Night!
Youth Services Bureau
Project L.I.F.T. (Learning Is Fun Too) is in full swing again this year and plans to pick up school supplies collected by local congrega-tions the first week of August. Detailed information is available in the church office. Included on that list are: Kleenex, markers, colored pencils, school box, calculators, backpacks, watercolor paints …
Peabody Tour Bus
August 3 at 10 am, come board the bus bound for Bearcreek Farms and enjoy a "Johnny Cash and Friends" concert starring Keith Coleman! Lunch will be at noon. The concert starts at 2:00 p.m., and there will be time to shop before we depart at 4:00 p.m. The bus will return to Peabody by 5:30 p.m. to enjoy a buffet dinner, as well as a presentation on "Simplifying Your Life!" Please contact Leona Campbell at 260.982.8616 ext.1128 to order your tickets!
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Come and join everyone at the ALL-CHURCH ICE CREAM SOCIAL on August 14, at 6:30 P.M. The ice cream will be waiting for you, but
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please bring a scrumptious dessert to share, along with your favorite topping.
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Join the Fun Fest Hymn Sing
The Fellowship of Churches moved the annual Fun Fest Hymn Sing to the Firehouse last year in order to revive the tradition. I believe it was a success as it had a livelier atmosphere, and it attracted people from the street as desired. We will again host this event to kick off the Fun Fest on Thursday evening, August 11, at 7 p.m. at the Firehouse. We are looking for volunteers to serve as guest song leaders. On another note, we could also use performers between hymns if someone would rather participate by sharing music instead of leading group songs.
Thanks, Teri Workman, phone 839-9114
Firehouse Benefit Show: July 21
Come out and support The Firehouse and see some of our recent high school grads in comedy event! Kelley, Claire, Kieron, Addy, Elizabeth are all in the show!
Twelve Souls in Search of Slurpees
Get ready to laugh! A group of recently graduated MHS Seniors are bringing a comedy show to life at The Firehouse on Thursday, July 21st @ 7:00 p.m. All proceeds will go towards The Firehouse and production costs for the show.
The cast includes: Kelley Bowers, Claire Brumbaugh-Smith, Greg Callahan, Kieron Clark, Katylyn Eberly, Skye Haywood, Taylor Johnson, Addy Naragon, Rebecca Ruppert, Elizabeth Schilling, Alex Sharfman, and Hannah Sharfman. The show is directed by
Marilyn Sexton-Mason.
The cost of admission is $5 plus a roll of a single six-sided die. You won't pay less than $6 or more than $11. Reservations are not necessary. Come for the fun and the support of The Firehouse and its mission to bring live entertainment to our community.
Circles of Trust Groups
This fall will mark the fourth year that groups will gather for a time of personal discernment and spiritual formation through a process known as “Circles of Trust.” Developed by Parker Palmer, these groups seek to assist persons in their spiritual journey through the use of silence, readings, scripture, individual and small-group reflection.
If you wish to be involved in a circle this fall, contact Steve Cripe, Helen Beery or Jim Chinworth.
Annual Conference attendee receives death threat
A credible death threat was received by an attendee of the 2011 Annual Conference, during the event held in Grand Rapids. The recipient of the threat is a gay person, and the threat made reference to the person’s sexuality.
The person had been receiving harassing e-mail communications for about a year in advance of Conference. Onsite in Grand Rapids the victim received threatening notes slipped under the hotel room door. The nature of the threats escalated onsite. Police have been investigating both the e-mails and the threatening notes. To our knowledge, no identification has been made of the perpetrator.
Church of the Brethren Newsline
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Photo Exhibit
Visitors to Link Gallery at Manchester College can travel via photographs by students who studied abroad this past school year. The free exhibition in Wine Recital Hall continues until September 4. The exhibit is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
How to Share the Salvadoran Way
I have learned so much in my time with BVS. When I arrived in San Salvador and began my work in Cal Pipil (Emmanuel Baptist Church’s youth center) I was glued to my computer as I thought any good “productive” citizen would be. I had lists, tasks, and goals to meet each day. I have since thrown a lot of that out the window.
My lists these days consist of goals, but if one isn’t met, it’s moved to the next day; no big deal. I make lists to make sure I don’t forget something, but the determination of crossing things off has left. There are more important things going on that bring me greater joy than “being productive.”
I also now have a whole new perspective on what it means to “share.” Friendships are built on sharing. Community is built in the act of sharing. I’m still learning. Every day there’s a new lesson, or a necessary repeat or amendment to a previous lesson. I’m sure I’ll continue to learn the nuances of community and sharing along the way. I hope you’ll walk with me. – Sarah Hall, Unit #291
