There is much that connects us to each other in this community of faith. Please keep these thoughts in your hearts and minds in the days to come.

•         We celebrate the continued recovery of Teagan Marti, the great-niece of Gordon & Darlene Bucher. Teagan returned home for further rehabilitation and recovery on Friday, October 29. She had been hospitalized for 13 weeks. We continue to pray for Teagan and her family as they enter this new phase of improvement and healing.

•         Those who were unable to worship with us due to their current health limitations, including: Helen Evans, Margie Petry, Gene Snyder and Louise Miller.

•         Ken Brown, hospitalized at the Cleveland Clinic.

•         Howard Domer recovering at home following a recent hospitalization.

•         Ferne Baldwin recovering following a recent hospitalization.

•         Jean Stone continuing her recovery at home.

•         Our sister church in El Salvador, Emanuel Baptist. We pray for Sarah Hall and her BVS Salvadoran ministry with Emanuel church. We rejoice together with Emanuel and Sarah in this wonderful commitment. We pray for the vision and strength for Sarah to live this life of service.

•         We pray for peace.

 

We were glad to receive the stewardship commitment cards for 2011 during worship this past Sunday. If you missed worship, or did not receive a commitment card with the stewardship letter and would like to participate in pledging, please contact the church office. There are still cards available. Completed commitment cards can be returned to the church office in person or through the mail, and will be given directly to the financial secretary to record. Thank you for your generous and faithful support of the church!

 

The Family Life Center is open from 8 to 10 am for walking and exercise. Nursery School may use the FLC from 10 to 11.

 

9:30 am Peace Patch Preschool / FLC            

10:30 am Staff meeting

5:00 pm         Weight Watchers – Room 220

6:00 pm Yoga – Narthex

6:30 pm      Worship Center/Décor Committee

7:30 pm    Volleyball

9:30 am Peace Patch Preschool / FLC            

7:00 pm      Pastoral Ministry & Personnel

7:00 pm Peace & Justice

 

 

       9:30 am     Worship.  Piece by Piece: finding your place within God’s story.  

 

Donn Kesler, 810 N. Bentsen, Palm Drive D-1, Mission TX 78572

 

November 7 – 13. Pastor Karen, Home: 982-8420, Cell: 578-1247

November 14 – 20. Pastor Kurt, Home: 982-4233, Cell: 1-260-450-0759

November 21 – 27. Pastor Karen

November 28 – December 4. Pastor Kurt

A new phone system is being installed on Thursday, November 4. Until then, you may call the church office (982-7523) and leave a message with Alice to pass along. If you prefer, you may leave a voice-mail message on any of the staff cell phones.

 

Piece by Piece: finding your place within God’s story. Ephesians 2: 19-22. Ecclesia Choir

Kreston Lipscomb preaches

Kurt Borgmann is worship leader

Taizé Choir

Kurt Borgmann, “Holding it Together”

Text: Colossians 1: 11-20

Ecclesia Choir, Bell Choir

Jim Chinworth, “Keep Awake!”

Text: Matthew 24: 36-44. Ecclesia Choir

Questers meet in the Chapel. November 7, they will finish up a book study, What does a Progressive Christian believe? by Delwin Brown. November 14, everyone is invited to participate in the sanctuary session.

November 21, David Waas will present Concerns about Costa Rica.

November 28, Brad Yoder will share about Haiti, Ten Months Out

The Koinonia Class meets in the Conference Room. They will study selected chapters from Texts in Transit. Ron Petry is the discussion leader.

Friends Class meets in Room 211.

All Things Considered Class in Room 220.

The Jubilee Class meets in Room 301.

 

 

Thank you for your work to raise money and awareness for UNICEF. Timbercrest residents enjoyed the annual costume parade in our dining rooms. Many have been supporters of UNICEF for many years. Thank you and Laura Gable for thinking of us every year.

Sincerely,

Brian Daniels, Director of Program & Services

 

Friday, November 5 - 9:30 am

Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren

This year’s celebration of World Community Day honors the challenge left to us by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be a gathering to renew our faith and commitment to wholeness, economic justice and a Beloved Community.

Church Women United, Dorothy Weldy

 

The Jesus Seminar on the Road is coming to the Unitarian Meeting House in Fort Wayne November 5-6. Some people from our church are going. If you would like to go or would likemore information, please contact Jo Ann Schall or see events@westar institute.org 

Join Mental Health American at “Eugenia’s” in Wabash from 12 to 1 for a free session to learn about Indiana Problem Solving Courts in general. A buffet lunch ($8) before the session is available if you RSVP Mary Ann Mast or call 1-866-774-3432.

 

Please bring your contributions, both food and $$, and place them in the pie safe in the Vestibule.  Items that are always low at the Pantry include:  soups, toilet paper, dish and bar soap, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables and cans of tuna.

 

The All Things Considered Class will be selling our church cookbook in the Narthex on November 7 and 14 during Fellowship Hour. The cookbooks are $10 each. They make great birthday or Christmas gifts. Thanks

 

 

While not yet open to the public, the church staff is involved with training and editing the content on each page of our new website. You will find newsletter archives, calendar links, photos, sermons, and more as you explore the unfolding progress of our new website.

Cliff Kindy, District Disaster Ministries Coordinator, is requesting volunteers for the Winamac Project. The week of November 7, carpenters or those with framing skills are needed. The week of December 13, the Manchester Congregation is asked to provide volunteers for painting, and finish work as the project winds down. If you are able to help either of these weeks, please call Cliff at 982-2971.

November 10, from 6 to 7: pm. The season will continue on the second Wednesday of December –the 9th. A fabulous pizza and salad bar awaits you. . . so come hungry!

Note: Children’s Christmas Program rehearsals will precede both of these meals.

Look for an RSVP in the November 7 Sunday bulletin, or call Joel Eichenauer (982-1509) or the church office (982-7523) to make reservations.

 

* November 7 - National Junior High Sunday.  Be at the church at 8:15am. 

*November 13 - Food prep for the Brunch.

*November 14 - A Fundraiser for Heritage Tour and National Junior High Conference will be serving All-Church Bunch at noon.

*November 20-21 - Retreat at Koinonia.

*November 7 - Brunch at Chinworth's following food pantry delivery

* November 13-14 - Powerhouse 2010: A regional conference for youth held at Manchester College (Registrations are due now!)

* December 3 - Parent's Night Out Childcare, followed by "Just the girls/guys" at Sautter's and Chinworth's.

At the Living Gift Market on Saturday, November 13, our Church will be sponsoring the goat display. We will have information about how the gift of a goat can help a struggling family, and we will have goat milk lotion and goat cheese to sample.

We need volunteers to host the display table for one or two hours between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. If you can help, please call Jan Fahs at 982-6405 or email fahsbrownplumbing@frontier.com.

 

The third Progressive Brethren Gathering will be held on November 12-14 at our church. The conference will explore the theme: Forward Together: Conversations Towards an Enlivened Community. Cost of the two-day event is $100, with limited scholarships available and special rates for students and children. On-line registration is available at www.progressivebrethren.org..   For additional information, please contact Carol Wise at 612.343.2060, or email cwise@bmclgbt.org

 

 

Trash cans, eco lyrics and great music:

Vocal Trash brings its eco-message to Manchester College combining the trash-can drum work of “Stomp,” horns, acoustic guitars and a vocal blend of country, oldies and contemporary on Saturday, Nov. 20.

The high-octane Texas-based production is perfect for all ages, with drumming theatrics and comedy that will engage children, especially. Even the popular sustainability website TreeHugger.com raves about Vocal Trash, with praise for such eco-friendly lyrics as "Take care of Mother Earth, because if Mother's not happy, ain't nobody happy."

The one-night performance on the North Manchester campus begins at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 in Cordier Auditorium. Sponsored by campus Conference Services, tickets are $20, $10 for students (including Manchester College students) and anyone under 18. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance at the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce or by calling Conference Services at 877-MC-GUEST. 

Learn more about Vocal Trash, whose venues range from state fairs to Madison Square Garden, at vocaltrash.net.

Standing Committee Delegate Jeff Castetter has scheduled Special Response Hearings. These are facilitated discussions to assist the Standing Committee of Annual Conference in formulating its recommendations to next year’s Annual Conference regarding the 2008 Standing Committee Statement of Confession and Commitment and the 2009 Query: Language on Same-sex Covenantal Relationships. Please put this hearing on your calendar to participate in the process of listening, as well as giving input:

·       Saturday, December 4, 9:30-11:30 am at Grandview C/B

1) Winamac, Indiana, Flood Recovery project this coming December 12-18, which may be the final week to complete that project. If you can help, contact Cliff Kindy at kindy@cpt.org or phone 260-982-2971.

2) The Haiti Workcamp information packet is available in the church office.

3) Chalmette, Louisiana, Hurricane Katrina for October 10-16, January 2-8, May 29-June 4, June 5-11, and June 12-18. Contact Jane Yount at jyount_gb@brethren.org or call 800-451-4407.

4) How can we build a strong disaster response network in our district? One suggestion has been $50 or $100 per year.

Thank you for your support,

Cliff Kindy, District Disaster Coordinator