Archive for January, 2015

Ministry Updates

Ministry Updates

Joshua Leck was ordained to ministry on Dec. 28 after completing the Education for Shared Ministries (EFSM) program.

Ted & Co. in Kansas

Ted & Co. in Kansas

Ted & Co. is coming to Kansas this winter with not one, but TWO opportunities to experience this entertaining and thought-provoking theater. Check it out!

District camp schedules reconfigured

(For summer camp registration materials, please go to the websites of Camp Colorado and Camp Mt. Hermon.) The Outdoor Ministries Team (OMT) looks forward to fun, well-led, and spirit-filled camps for the children of Western Plains district in 2015. Download the camp schedule here. We have some changes this year that parents and campers alike … read on

Jr. High Rally: Celebrating God’s creation through art and creativity

It’s that time of year again to Save the Date for the Jr. High Youth Rally for youth and their friends in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It will be held March 20th – 22nd at the Community Church of the Brethren in Hutchinson, Kan. Download the flyer and registration form.

I WAS JUST THINKING...

I WAS JUST THINKING…

“I will change your name. You shall no longer be called ‘wounded.’ ‘outcast,’ ‘lonely,’ or ‘afraid.’” What a promise!

Help MC students volunteer at Heifer, Lybrook

Each year, McPherson College offers travel opportunities during spring break that students can spend their time serving others. Two Alternative Spring Break trips will be offered this year during the McPherson College Spring Break which occurs from March 16-20, 2015.

Represent your church in the district quilt

These are the gorgeous quilt blocks that have come in from Western Plains churches for the 2015 quilt to be auctioned at District Conference!

RYC 2015: Keep Calm and Be a Dunker Punk

REGIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE 2015 Theme: Keep Calm and Be a Dunker Punk

Congregational Resourcing Team Minutes 1/15/15

Congregational Resourcing Team Minutes 1/15/15

Minutes from the January 15, Thursday 7 pm conference call Cathy Patrick, Judy Wrightsman, Wylene Lengel, Joanna Smith, Beverly Minnich, Dale Minnich were in attendance. Gloria Price was absent. Wylene had a short devotion and opened the meeting with prayer. Our job descriptions/gifts for the Discernment team will be an item we put on hold … read on