Mennonite Women

 November 6, 2008

Martha Mast opened our meeting with prayer.  Our project for next month will be Relief Kits for MCC.

We received a thank you letter from Adriel School for our donation to their auction.  Gospel Echoes next fundraiser will be April 3 & 4, 2009.

Group C served lunch to thirteen women and two men.  December we will have our Christmas carry-in dinner.

We knotted 2 large and 2 small comforters.  Six women surrounded the quilt in frame.

Pauline Myers had our devotions today.  She told two stories about forgiveness.  One story was about Bishop Benedict Miller and how he dealt with thieves.  The second story was about Maisie Troyer’s accidental death and how lives were affected by that event.

 

Secretary,

Beulah Cobb

 

 

“First Recipe Book”

         compiled by

Homemakers in 1950

 

Below is a recipe from the “First Recipe Book” found in the church archives:

Sour Cream Spice Cake

1 cup sour cream                    1 cup white sugar

2 eggs                                     1 teaspoon soda

¼ tsp. baking powder             1 tablespoon vanilla

¼ tsp. salt                                1 ½ cups flour

2 eggs            

1 heaping tablespoon of spices: cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, nutmeg

 

Bake in tube pan.

                                    --Mrs. Dan E. Miller

 

Amigo

CENTRE

Sturgis, MI

Dec. 5-7:  Quilting Retreat:  Created in God’s    Image  with Carol Honderich

Dec. 12-14:  Stop, drop & shop is an opportunity for families and single parents to get your Christmas shopping done during the busy rush of the holiday season! Reduced rates on rooms and food make this an affordable getaway.

Jan. 23-25:  MYF Winter Youth Retreat

Feb. 20-22:  Jr. High Winter Youth Retreat

 

To receive more information about any of these programs, contact Amigo at: 269-651-2811 or  info@amigocentre.org  You may also visit their website at www.amigocentre.org

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Amigo CENTRE  Wish List

Amigo Centre needs wax for crafts, including plain wax, old candles, crayons, etc. 

Please save Campbell’s soup labels and Box Tops for Education labels.  See www.boxtops4education.com and www.labelsforeducation.com for complete product information. 

Containers for these items are located at the top of the stairs on the north side of the old basement.  Thanks!  

  

Treasurers’ Update

               

     Income for November

             Regular Offerings       $16,802.92

    Total Receipts to date          $52,831.50

    Total Expenses to date         $54,164.45

    Budget to date                     $59,606.40

Special Harvest Offering (Nov. 23):           $4,505.00

Children Ministry Renovation Fund Balance:   $679.95

 

Grandchildren

A nursery school teacher was delivering a station wagon full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. They use him to keep crowds back," said one youngster. "No," said another, "he's just for good luck." A third child brought the argument to a close. "They use the dog," she said, "to find the fire hydrant."

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My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, "62." He was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, "Did you start at 1?"

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A second grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today.  "The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool.  "That's interesting," she said, "How do you make babies?" "It's simple," replied the girl. "You just change ‘y’ to ‘i’ and add ‘es.’”

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When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure." "Look in your underwear, Grandma," he advised. "Mine says I'm four to six."

 

 

 

MENNONITE MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION

Creation Care

 

How can we be better stewards of God’s gift of air, water, land and energy?  Creation Care:  Keepers of the Earth by biologist author Luke Gascho is a good resource to help us rethink how we use these resources and is the latest entry in MMA’s Living Stewardship Series.  Find it in the MMA Bookstore at MMA-online.org.

                        --Linda Miller, MMA Advocate

 

VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION

Thanks to all who volunteer their time and resources to help when needed.  Here are just a few of many ways in which we have helped each other and others in God’s family.

Children’s ministry area construction volunteers:  Thanks to the men and women who have been helping with the renovation project in the children’s area of the church basement and those who have been providing lunch for the workers.

MYF Fish Fry:  Approximately 300 people were fed at the annual Fish Fry.  Thanks to all who donated food items, helped serve, and came to support our youth!

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes:  This year we packed nearly 100 boxes for donation to the Samaritan’s Purse ministry.

Tutoring:  In the Fellowship Hall on Tuesday afternoons, between 4 -5 p.m., you will find seven adults  tutoring grade school children from Maconaquah School.  Others are providing snacks for the children.   

Heifer Walk:  Three persons walked ten miles and received more than $700 to support Heifer International.

Special Harvest Offering:  We thank God for the special Harvest Offering of $4,505.00 which was received on Sunday, Nov. 23.  The money was divided among Kokomo’s Nesting Doves, our annual Thanksgiving outreach for Morningstar Church in Muncie, and Howard-Miami’s Alms Fund.  J

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kokomo Rescue Mission

Want to Help?

Schedule your opportunity to wrap gifts on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6 - 8 pm, Dec. 1 - 11 at 1901 E. Morgan St. (the old DuPont building).  Email Kelly or call (765) 456-3838.

To deliver Red Ribbon Christmas boxes, sign up on the bulletin board by Sunday, Dec. 14.    Local delivery will be Monday, December 22, beginning at 6:00 am.

 

THINK OF OTHERS DURING THE HOLIDAYS!

Please join us this holiday season and coming year to share God's blessings with others. It all begins with our "Ministry Fair" that will be held Sunday, December 7 in the Fellowship Hall after our morning service. What are your talents and passions?  It makes no difference whether you are old or young, male or female; God needs the help of each one of us!

 

On the week of Dec.15th, please join us in making and delivering cookies at the Ladies Prison in Indianapolis.  Delivering these cookies will not only show God's love to them, it is also a memorable and rewarding experience for you. (Sign up on bulletin board.)

 

At 6 a.m. on Mon., Dec. 22, we encourage your participation in the delivery of the Christmas boxes for the Kokomo Rescue Mission. (Sign up on bulletin board.)

 

February 1-7, 2009 is the date for our MDS work trip to Pass Christian, MS.  Here are five reasons for volunteering on an MDS work trip:

1. You show God’s love by helping those in need, by helping you receive a blessing.
2. Raises your awareness of the important things in life. Possessions can be gone in an instant but it is our relationship with others and Christ that is important.   
3. See firsthand that the best plans of man are no match for the awesome power of God.
4. Spending a week together gives you an opportunity to know your fellow brother or sister from H-M. (You find out who snores the loudest too!)
5. One less week of winter when you return home!

 

In times when people are in need and struggling, we have a great opportunity to show others what being a Christian is all about.

--Dale Birkey, Outreach Board

 

Invite your friends, neighbors and family to join us:……

 

Community Christmas Eve Service    Dec. 24, 11:00 p.m.

Our Howard-Miami Choir will present a Christmas program at our annual candlelighting service.

Carry-in Breakfast     Dec. 28, 9:30 a.m.

      Christmas Worship Celebration  10:30 a.m.

Christmas Cookies

& Matthew 25:35-36

What do Christmas Cookies have to do with Matthew 25:35-36?  In Matthew 25:35-36 we are encouraged to: give food to the hungry, drink to the thirsty, welcome the strangers, clothe the naked, take care of the sick and visit those in prison.  We have been given the opportunity to act upon these words.

Gospel Echoes Team Prison Ministry has invited us to share Christmas Cookies with the Indiana Women’s Prison again this year.  We are challenged to provide each of the women prisoners and staff with 6 home baked Christmas Cookies.  Each cookie package will also include a hand-written note and an address book with the salvation message included.  These cookies will be delivered the week of December 15, by members of Gospel Echoes and persons from our church.  If you can help with the delivery of the cookies, please write your name on the sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall.  We need to get names to Pastor Lee by Sun., December 7.

This year, we need 350 dozen cookies. That is 4,200 cookies!!  This may seem like an overwhelming task but it is an exciting opportunity to share Christ’s love with these women and staff of the prison.

There may be those unable to donate baked cookies, but would be able to help with the hand-signed cards or with packaging.  If you would prefer to donate money to purchase cookie dough for others to bake, you can designate money through the weekly offering or bring donations to the church office.   

If you have any questions please contact Pastor Lee or Dale Birkey.

VISITING COURTESY

 

This season is a wonderful time to visit family and friends, especially those who may have health issues that make it difficult to get out of the house and visit others. But, before you drop in for a visit, it would help if you gave them a quick call. They will know who is stopping by and will make sure you can get in their home to see them, especially if it’s difficult for them to come to the door.

 

Attention all Junior High Youth!

 Let’s Celebrate in December!

Jr./Sr. High Youth

Gingerbread Houses

Sunday, December 7, 6-7:30 p.m.

Jr./Sr. High Worship

With special guest Cameron Sprinkle

Sunday, December 14, 6-8 p.m.

Additional information is in your mailbox and online.

If you have any questions, contact Pastor Sarah. 

Bring your friends!!!

 

 

MYF December Events

 

Dec. 2              MYF Council Meeting, 7 p.m.

Dec. 3              Kokomo Urban Outreach, 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 7              Making Gingerbread Houses with Junior Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.

Dec. 14            Sunday Night Worship with Cameron Sprinkle, 6-8 p.m.

Dec. 20            ROCK, 7-10 p.m.

Dec. 31            New Year’s Eve Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mennonite Mission Network

Prayer Vine

December 7

Pray that Mennonite Mission Network workers Julie and Phil Bender will experience God’s blessing and encouragement as they seek ways to effectively build relationships with students while teaching English in increasingly large classroom settings at Chongqing Medical University. The Benders serve with Mennonite Partners in China.

December 14

Pray for Mennonite Voluntary Service participant Cari Holliday who serves at ProBAR as a paralegal in Harlingen, Texas. Ask the Lord to lead others to join her in this work for immigrant rights.

December 21

Please pray for the three Mennonite churches in Hong Kong as next Sunday they consider their decision to join together as one church, strengthening their church ministry and more effectively using resources.

December 28

Mennonite Mission Network workers Lillian and Norm Nicolson have returned to the village of Tin in Burkina Faso following a period of language study. Pray for Norm working in the recording studio and for Lillian in Bible translation.

 

??  CHURCH CANCELLED  ??

 

Howard Miami will almost always have Sunday Worship Service.  In the past there have been a few times it has been necessary to cancel Services due to heavy snowfalls.  If you are questioning whether a church service or event will take place, you have several ways of obtaining that information.

1. Call List:  We have a Calling List set up so that you should receive a telephone call from someone in the church to inform you of any cancellations or changes in services.
2. Listen to radio station WFRN (93.7 FM):  This is the only radio station that the church will call with information concerning cancellations or changes.
3. Watch Channel 13:   We will notify Channel 13 (Indianapolis) as necessary for cancellations.
4. Call Pastors:  If you still have a question about the Worship Service schedule, you can call one of the Pastors at home. 

 

        2^nd Annual

Howard-Miami

Chili Cook-off

     Supper!

A winter fundraiser for the youth group

 

Details will follow in the January Newsletter.

 

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