Plan now to attend the Western Plains District Men’s Retreat, which will be held April 20-21, at the Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, Kan. Registration deadline March 20 Title: “Your Kingdom Come…” Hosted by the men of the Quinter CoB along with pastor Keith Funk Click here for Registration Forms & Invitation Letter
By Bud and Susan Taylor, District Disaster Ministries Coordinators We had a successful trip to Eureka, MO, with eleven workers from Western Plains joining seven others as we worked on repairing basements from the December 2015 floods. Three projects were completed during our workweek. We appreciated first-time volunteers Dennis & Mabel Friesen from McPherson and … read on
For the last five years, Shawn Flory Replogle has served as the Western Plains District Youth Coordinator. The seven years prior to that, Jen Jensen served as the District Youth Coordinator, but since then, in her role as Director of Spiritual Life at McPherson College, including planning of Regional Youth Conference, she has remained in … read on
by June Switzer On November 29th McPherson College hosted Samuel and Rebecca Dali, Church of the Brethren leaders from Nigeria. The Dalis were on campus to share some of the work they have been doing in Nigeria. They encouraged us to remember the plight of their friends who continue to live in fear of the … read on
As Joanna was working on The Shepherd’s Voice, she asked me to write an article about the position of peace advocacy in the Western Plains District. Joanna informed me that George Eisele was the Peace and Justice Coordinator for “years” in the district. He eventually suggested to Joanna that she might take over for him, … read on
Western Plains District worked a week in mid-September at Lybrook Community Ministries, near Cuba, New Mexico. Twelve volunteers from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and Ohio worked on a laundromat at the mission and helped two Navajo families with their homes on the reservation.
Teleconference at 4 pm April 9 Members attending: Wylene Lengel, Gloria Price Members absent: Anna Mae Achilles, Dale Minnich, Deb Tuttle, Terri Torres Gloria opened the meeting with devotions. Terri sent an update on the women’s retreat: Womens’ Retreat Summary – 2017 The 2017 Western Plains District Womens’ Retreat was enjoyed by nearly 70 women … read on
Register soon for the Western Plains District Men’s Retreat, which will be held April 8-9 at the Heartland Center for Spirituality in Great Bend, Kan. The registration deadline is March 21.
Plan now to create your homemade crafts, woodworking projects, photography, artwork, jewelry, quilts, lap blankets or other creative works for the Projects Unlimited Auction. The auction will be held as part of the Western Plains district annual conference on July 29, 2017. Proceeds from the sold donations will go to district missions including church camps, … read on
It’s that time of year again for the Jr. High Youth Rally for youth and their friends in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. It will be held April 28-30 at the Community Church of the Brethren in Hutchinson, Kan. The registration deadline is April 21 Spring Rally Flyer and Registration 2017 (2)
