Weekly Word October 10-14

Dear Pastors and Leaders within SCMC

HELP NEEDED!

There are several positions within the conference that remain unfilled. We are in need of persons willing to take on some of these responsibilities so that God’s work through our conference can continue.

The Gift Discernment Team is seeking:

two gifted persons to fill immediate openings on the Ministerial Leadership Team.
In addition, there are several Network Leadership Team positions that will need to be filled next summer.

The Network Leadership Team is seeking:

a qualified person to serve as a Regional Ministry Coach
another to serve as our Network Director.

In addition, there are openings for:

a representative on the board for Camp Mennoscah
a champion for the KLC Transformation Grant

Please be in prayer concerning these needs, and if the Spirit brings someone to mind who might be qualified, please let us know and encourage that person to consider that call.
Thanks so much for your attention to this.

Phil Rosenberger
Network Chair

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Kansas Churches: please be sure to scroll all the way to the end for several announcements about Central Kansas events.

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On Sunday, October 2, 8:30 AM, Amani Community Church (Wichita, KS) celebrated the baptism of Francois Nondo in a joyous celebration at the Sharon Baptist Church in Wichita. This was followed by a three-hour worship service which included the new children’s chorus. In the past month, Amani has welcomed two new immigrant families from Africa of six and seven members. In addition to serving Amani Community Church, Pastor Masemo Wakibogo is now working part time with the International Rescue Committee in refugee resettlement. We thank the supporting churches for your gifts.

************************************************************October Bulletin Announcements from MCUSA can be viewed here.

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The most recent update from Anabaptist World is available here.

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The most recent update from Anabaptist Disabilities Network is available here.

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The most recent announcement from AMBS is available here.

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The September-October newsletter from Mennonite Men is available here.

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The most recent update from Mennonite Mission Network is available here.

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Mennonite Central Committee Buckets of Thanks: This Thanksgiving season, show your gratitude and provide hope to those in need by collecting relief supplies for MCC. The supplies you donate will fill a Bucket of Thanks (aka an MCC relief kit) for people affected by conflict or disaster around the world. For more information, including supply lists and a ready-to-use curriculum for children, visit: mcc buckets.org.

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There are two opportunities to get your Camp Mennoscah fix this weekend! Come out on Saturday, spend some time volunteering and then take one last kayak ride this year. Sunday is river-focused. Watch or help take out the dam. The weather looks great! See below for details.

Other events and happenings:

Work and Play Day on October 15! Share a few hours of your time for the satisfaction of improving campgrounds and enjoy some free time wandering the trails, fishing, or whatever your favorite camp activity is. The day starts at 8:30am at the maintenance shed. If you are coming from a distance, ask about an overnight stay. Let us know you’re coming, so we can plan for you and your friends. Bring a lunch and water bottle. Call 620-297-3290 or email olivia.bartel@campmennoscah.org!

We’re taking out the dam on October 16 at approx. 2:30pm! Everyone is welcome to join in or to watch. Gather at the shelter. (The actual removal of the boards is not for young ages.) The event will go forward, whatever the weather, unless deemed unsafe. Call Camp Mennoscah at 620-297-3290, if uncertain.

There are a great many things for volunteers to do–come be one! Any of the following are great options for groups of one or more: cutting firewood, cleaning after groups, weekend hosting, being a committee member, mowing or other maintenance/grounds tasks, making a meal for a volunteer group, or recruiting people to volunteer at camp. These are just some of the possibilities! Call us at 620-297-3290 for more information.

Camp Mennoscah will be recruiting at Mennonite colleges in November! We’ll have a booth at Goshen on Nov. 4, and Hesston, Tabor, and Bethel on November 7, 8, and 9 respectively. Stop by in the morning and say howdy. Booths are located in the Connector (Goshen), the Larks Nest (Hesston) and by the cafeteria (Tabor and Bethel). Summer staff applications will be available when recruiting starts. See you there!

Camp Mennoscah is considering moving camps to a Sunday to Friday schedule. We’d be interested in hearing your thoughts–parents, campers, weekend groups, everyone! Please reply to olivia.bartel@campmennoscah.org or call 620-297-3290.

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Bethel College (KS) is hosting a Worship & the Arts Symposium on November 12.

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Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War, a traveling exhibit developed and toured by Kauffman Museum at Bethel College, is on display at the McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation, 1111 E. Kansas Avenue, McPherson, KS, through November 19. This exhibit lifts up the prophetic insights and the personal courage of peace protesters during World War I and suggests parallels to the culture of war and violence in our world today. Church groups, Sunday school classes, youth and their mentors are encouraged to visit the exhibit for conversation and learning together.

McPherson Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 1-5pm. Admission is free.

For more information visit VoicesOfConscienceExhibit.org

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The following is an announcement from one of our sister churches in Western District Conference.

We need your help! On Saturday, December 3, 2022 we need your help to package 50,000 meals. Our plan is to keep the meals local– providing food for our local neighbors. What a great way to give of your time during the Christmas season to help those who struggle to put food on the table. There is a job for all ages 7 to 146 years of age. You can work one shift or both shifts. Job orientation is provided and packaging lines will be set up to allow for social distancing.

WHEN: Saturday, December 2022, 2020.

1st Shift (Arrive 8:30 for the 9:00 – 11:00am shift).

2nd Shift (Arrive 10:30 for 11:00am-1:00pm shift). Or do both!

WHERE: Buhler Mennonite Church – 220 West Avenue B, Buhler KS

Please sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0545AEAD2EA1F58-50000

WHO is OUTREACH?: https://outreachprogram.org/

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