A new Brethren Disaster Ministries site is opening in Greeley, Colo. in mid-May, and Western Plains District has been ask to line up volunteers for the week of May 17-23. We do not know exactly what the work will be this first week but we do need an assistant cook.
PLEASE ANNOUNCE THIS IN YOUR CHURCHES THIS WEEK AND beyond. Please let Bud and Susan Taylor know of any potential recruits. You may contact them at susandtaylor@yahoo.com. (more…)
Oh yes, Zaccheus was a wee little man, at least if that is the song you learned about the story found in Luke 19:1-10! One might picture him as a short little peacock who could not see Jesus. So he climbed a tree, perhaps congratulating himself on getting the best seat in the house without being noticed. (more…)
Global Women’s Project (GWP) announces our annual Mother’s Day Gratitude Project! Rather than buying more material gifts for your loved one, express your gratitude with a gift that helps other women around the world. (more…)
Over the years the Topeka Church of The Brethren has done business as Rochester Community Church of the Brethren and/or Rochester Community Church. This has caused some confusion with persons attempting to locate our church. (more…)
Bethany Theological Seminary’s Institute for Ministry with Youth and Young Adults has issued a reminder that registration is still open for “Anabaptism, the Next Generation,” an event held at the seminary in Richmond, Ind., on April 17-19. The event is for those in ministry with young adults and welcomes all who want to explore the growing edges of Anabaptism. Go to www.bethanyseminary.edu/YAForum2015 for more information and to register. The earlybird deadline ends April 3.
Come join the conversation!
Six workshops are being offered to churches and districts by the Institute for Ministry with Youth and Young Adults. (more…)
Western Plains District Men’s Retreat will be held April 17-18 at the Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, Kan. The theme will be “Calling Disciples,” based on Luke 11:9, which will be led by Steve Crain, associate professor of philosophy and religion at McPherson College. Please register by Friday, April 3. (more…)
Minutes from the February, 19, Thursday 7 pm conference call
Gloria Price, Judy Wrightsman, Wylene Lengel, Beverly Minnich, Dale Minnich were in attendance. Cathy Patrick and Joanna Smith were absent.
Beverly shared a devotion and opened the meeting with prayer.
Wylene told the group to begin working on your job descriptions/gifts for the Discernment team.
Wylene reported that she contacted Sarah Hendricks and told her that District Conference was depending on McPherson’s normal Sunday School classes to plug in to. Sarah was Ok with that.
We had a discussion about the children’s coordinator position and what type of stipend would be required for Laura Snyder to fill the position at District Conference and if this set a precedence. We agreed to cover registration and housing for Laura’s family and Thelma. This would be $70 + $60 for Laura and $35 + $36 for Thelma. We felt this was a one time stipend and ongoing needs would be evaluated at a further time.
Judy Wrightsman reported on the Women’s Breakfast at District Conference. Kim Therrian has agreed to speak. Judy is following up to ensure all other details that we need to take care of are covered.
Gloria Price reported on Worship Resources/Christian Education. She is considering a booth/table at District Conference to gather information and have discussions about curriculums and looking at ways to share curriculums between churches.
Beverly Minnich reported on the Women’s retreat – April 10-12, 2015 – Colorado. Gail Erisman-Valeta’s church is in charge. So far there are 39 registrations. We had a discussion about scholarships and the group decided to award all who sought a scholarship a 50% aid. Nine have been granted and Beverly has another 9 to grant. Beverly reported that in searching out a site for 2016, Hesston still seems like the best place financially and geographically to hold the women’s retreat for 2016. A date for 2016 is April 8-10, 2016. Wylene will contact Hesston and pay the down payment. Need to select a date for 2017.
Dale Minnich reported on the Men’s retreat which is scheduled for April 17-18. The Hutchinson church is in charge. The retreat will be held in Great Bend. Steve Crain will be their discussion leader. Dale encourages attendance.
Dale Minnich reported on the Mission and Service dinner that is being planned for District Conference. Also that there is a strong likelihood of a service project in Colorado in the near future.
