Weekly Word January 2-6
Please check your email for the final announcement about the upcoming Regional Discernment Meetings that was sent on Tuesday. A Spanish interpretation of that letter will follow sometime next week.
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“Reimagining the Call: Finding and Forming the Leaders God is Calling”
with David Boshart, Heidi Regier Kreider, & Clarence Rempel
January 13, 2023 – 12-1:30p.m. at
Water’s Edge Restaurant, 701 S. Main St., Hesston
Is your congregation being proactive about calling people to leadership in the church? How can future leaders for your congregation and the broader church be identified and prepared?
Pastors, congregational leaders, and interested laypersons are invited to a luncheon on Friday, January 13 from noon to 1:30 pm at Water’s Edge Restaurant, 701 S. Main Street, Hesston. Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary president David Boshart will be offering perspectives on calling and nurturing leaders from within congregations, followed by a conversation with Heidi Regier Kreider (conference minister for Western District Conference) and Clarence Rempel (regional ministry coach for South Central Conference).
Lunch will be served, compliments of AMBS; RSVP by Friday, January 6 using the following link.
If you receive this invitation and think of others from your congregation who should attend, please share it with them!
RSVP Here
or 574.296.6210
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SCMC is looking for a new representative to serve on the board of Camp Mennoscah. If you are aware of families or individuals in your church who have appreciated the services of the camp, please encourage them to volunteer.
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Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary is holding a pastors and leaders conference in February. More information is available here.
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MCC Material Resources Center in North Newton critically low on inventory: An MCC kit cannot be shipped until every single item for the kit is assembled, but some supplies are so low that kits cannot be processed for shipping. You can help by helping to fill the following needs: New infant onesies and sleepers (3-12 month sizes); shampoo (20 oz or more), thin sanitary pads (28 count minimum) and dark colored bath and hand towels. Buy online and ship it to MCC or bring item to MCC in North Newton (121 E. 30th St, North Newton, KS 67117). Questions are always welcome, please contact katemast@mcc.org or 316.283.2720. A full list of MCC kit contents can be found at mcc.org/kits.
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Happy New Year!It has been a year of generous gifts and wonderful, faith-filled experiences at Camp Mennoscah. We are grateful for all the gifts received and the many people who visited. If you would like to help Camp Mennoscah continue to share this sacred space and the message of hope, healing, and love through Jesus Christ, a gift can be given here. Have an amazing New Year’s celebration and a stunning New Year!
Other events and happenings:
- Interviews for Summer Staff Starting Soon! We are seeking stunning summer staff to fill the following leadership positions for the 2023 summer: crafts, lifeguard, music, nature, office, and grounds. These positions are typically filled by college-age students, are summer-long and receive a stipend. Let us know who you think would make a great summer staffer at Camp Mennoscah. It’s a summer of fun, service and faith formation!
- Do you have a hankering for a giant bonfire? Camp Mennoscah has several burn piles and tall grass areas that need to be burned.This takes several people, a full day and cooperating weather. Burning hasn’t been done for a few years and we’d like to have the piles and tall grass done for safety reasons. Call 620-297-3290 or email office@campmennoscah.org to volunteer.
- Help us Plan for the Future! A seven-question survey will help us know how camp is used and what you would like to see in the future. Click here to tell us what you think!
- The Camp Mennoscah 2022 Year End letter is available here.
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Discover Your Anabaptist Filter
Registration is now open for KNOW JESUS, an overnight retreat for 6th – 8th graders on February 4 – 5 at Hesston College! At Know Jesus, students can learn more about their Anabaptist roots through worship, service, and interactive activities. As a way to put our faith into action we will be raising funds for Numana prior to Know Jesus and then packaging meals during the retreat. To register, click here. More registration information is available here and you will find bulletin inserts, flyers and graphics about Numana here. Contact Melissa Landis at 215-896-4808 or email melissahlandis@gmail.com for more information or with any questions.
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Registration is now open for the 2023 Mennonite Arts Weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 3-5. Twelve artists and our featured musical group, A Girl Named Tom, will explore this year’s theme BETWEEN: Embracing Vulnerability. You will find information about the participating artists, venue, schedule, and registration at mennoniteartsweekend.org. Hope to see you there! More information is available here.
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Don’t forget to send us your announcements that you would like shared with your fellow SCMC churches!