Manchester Church of the Brethren
July 3, 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: Francis Barr, Liz Hoffman Bauer, Ann Beattie, Angilee Beery, Stan Beery and Joan Fahs.
• We pray for those who were unable to worship with us last Sunday due to their current health limitations, including: Kathryn Becker, Betty Campbell, Helen Hollenberg and Evan Kinsley.
• We pray for those gathered at Annual Con-ference in Grand Rapids this week. May they know the compassion and gentleness of God’s spirit. We pray also for Derek Self as he sings during the closing worship service on Wednes-day morning.
• Beth Stone who was admitted to KCH Wednesday, June 29.
- The family of Don Stone on his death July 5. Visitation will be July 8 at 9:00 a.m. in the Narthex, followed by the funeral at 11:00 in the sanctuary.
Within the wider community:
• Our sister church in El Salvador, Emanuel Baptist. We pray for Oscar Rodriguez and his administrative team who provide vision and skilled guidance to nearly 50 communities in central and eastern El Salvador.
• For the family of Loren Bowman, who died June 17; services were held on June 24 in La Verne, CA. Loren held a variety of pastoral and denominational staff positions, including general secretary of the Church of the Brethren.
• We continue our prayers for peace.
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.”
Many Thanks
We appreciate the photos shared by VBS parents who allowed them to be posted on our web-site’s picture rotation section.
Weekly Calendar
The Family Life Center is open from 8 to 10 am for walking and exercise.
Monday, July 4 – CLOSED in observance of National Holiday
Tuesday, July 5
5:00 pm Weight Watchers – Room 220
6:00 pm Yoga
6:30 pm Worship Center/Décor
Wednesday, July 6
6:30 pm Education Commission
7:00 pm Pastoral Ministry & Personnel
Thursday, July 7
6:00 pm Yoga
Friday, July 7 – Office Closed
Walkers please use West FLC door
Saturday, July 9
2:30 pm Memorial Service for Julia Metzger at Timbercrest Chapel with visitation following the service.
Sunday, July 10 - Communion
9:30 am Worship. Wearing our intentions on our sleeve. Guest speaker, Dave McFadden. Text: Thess. 5:12-18, Deut. 9:1-7 Special Music: Steve Cripe & Anne Myers
10:30 am Fellowship Time
10:45 am Christian Education.
7:00 pm Room 213 in use
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.
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 …
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.
To use our web-site
Web Site: www.manchestercob.net
To visit Kurt’s Sabbatical Page, go to our web-site, find the Members tab, then log in: Username: cobmembers and Password: members77. This security works for the on-line directory, as well as our blog. (If you leave a comment on the Member Blog, please include your name; unsigned comments will not be posted.)
Circles of Trust Groups forming again this fall
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.
“IMAGINE: Being a part of a group that allows you to be yourself, no exceptions, no expectations, no requirements other than to just ‘be’ a part of the group, being welcomed with open arms and warm hearts, being accepted just as you are, being hugged emotionally for two solid hours, being spiritually fed. You help pick the menu and eat as much as you want, being listened to as never before in your lifetime. These are my experiences in a Circle of Trust.” Steve Cripe
If you wish to be involved in a circle this fall, contact Jim Chinworth.
