June 18, 2017
Vol. 43, No. 25
CHURCH OFFICE
64901 CR 11
Goshen, IN 46526
phone: 862.2595/fax: 862.2178
email: [email protected]
Website: www.yellowcreekmc.org
www.facebook.com/yellowcreekmc
OFFICE HOURS
Mon. - Thur.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fri.: 8 a.m. - noon
BULLETIN & The CURRENT
INFORMATION DEADLINE
Thursday noon
Editor: Gwen Hernley
Email newsletter items to
[email protected]
~ Open House ~
Please join Roy & Carol Martin for
their 60th Wedding anniversary
celebration today, Sunday, June 18,
6-8 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Light
refreshments will be served. No gifts
please.
~ Beyond ~
Copies of Beyond are on the shelf in
the foyer.
~ Meals Needed ~
Sign up at:
https://mealtrain.com/3l2l61, to help
with meals for the Lyle & Carla
Weaver family. If you have any
questions contact Cheryl Bontreger.
~ Thank You! ~
“I want to thank all of you who took the time to write an
encouraging note or to speak kind words of affirmation and
appreciation. Your words have brought joy to my heart and have
made me feel like a valued part of this community. I’m twice blessed,
not only do I get to be a part of this caring community but I also get
to serve this community by working at Yellow Creek! I also want to
thank those who not only used words to bless but also gave gifts.
Your generosity has truly blessed my heart and you are teaching me
what true generosity is all about. Thank you.”
[Tina Hartman]
“Thank you for your prayers and support for our son, Kevin
Coblentz. Mayo Clinic said it is abnormal blood vessels, not a mass,
and if they were to do surgery it would destroy the tongue. We are
praising the Lord for this wonderful news. This is something Kevin
will have to live with and if he starts to get sick he will need to go on
steroids. This is a great praise and we felt the support of the church.
Thank you.”
[LaVerne and Beverly Coblentz]
~ Community Life ~
Mark your calendars for our next hosting week for Goshen
Interfaith Hospitality Network, July 2-9. Sign up online:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a44aea92eab9-gihn13
or on the bulletin board. Please consider how you can help. Contact
Brian Snyder, if you have questions.
Goshen Interfaith Hospitality has been abundantly blessed with
the needed funds for the capital expenses of their new permanent
site. There are now seeking program funding. Ray Collins will be in
the foyer, before and after church, through July with literature and
giving envelopes on how you can help. Thank you for your generous
giving and continued support of GIHN.
The Mennonite Worship and Song Committee invites
congregations to give input towards a new hymnal to be released in
2020. If you would like to receive more information about this or give
input, please see Pastor Emily.
Our mission is to call and prepare everyone to be fully committed followers of Jesus Christ.
Yellow Creek Happenings . . .
Sunday, June
18
8:30 a.m.
Prayer Time (Room 228)
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship
VBS Reflection
6:30 p.m.
Finance Committee
Iron Sharpens Iron
20
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study/Fellowship at
Angel’s House of Pancakes,
Linway Plaza
7:00 p.m.
Leadership Board
10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
Monday, June
Tuesday, June
19
Wednesday, June
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study
25
8:30 a.m.
Prayer Time (Room 228)
9:00 a.m.
Morning Worship - Wes
Community and Church
10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
21
6:30 p.m.
CLICK Club (Grades 6-8)
Slip ‘N Slide Kickball
6:45 p.m.
MYF (High School)
Love is a Verb
S: Jared Weaver
Sunday, June
Extended Calendar
(Activities at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
June
26 - Caring Ministry Team,
6:30 pm
28 - MYF, 6:45 pm
28 - Women’s Bible Study
July
1 - Men’s Fellowship, 7 am
2-9 - GIHN Hosting Week
3 - Trustees, 6 pm
4 - OFFICE CLOSED for
Independence Day
10 - Jail Ministry Team, 6:30 pm
11 - Day Care Board, 6:30 pm
~ KIDS FAITH TALK ~
Numbers 22–24: “Baalam, the donkey, and the angel”
Here are some ways to nurture faith at home based on this week’s story.* (1) Read Numbers 22:15–17. Have
you ever wanted something bad to happen to someone else? (2) Say or write words of blessing to each other.
(3) Celebrate God’s gift of animals! Talk about how animals can bring joy to our lives.
Did you know? The Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue group has rescued over 8,000 donkeys. Search online to
learn more.
Prayer for the week: God, you speak to us in many ways: through our friends, family, coworkers, and all
creation. Help us to pay attention. Amen.
Michiana
Mennonite Relief Sale
MICHIANA MENNONITE RELIEF SALE
Open House, Friday, September 22, 5-9 p.m.
Sale Day, Saturday, September 23, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
It is that time again that we start thinking about the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale. We are excited to
celebrate our 50th anniversary and WE NEED YOUR HELP!! This year we have set a goal of raising $500,000,
yes you read that right, a half a million dollars with My Coins Count as a special 50th celebration while providing
clean water to those who don't have it. This is completely separate from money raised during the sale
weekend. For ways you, your family and your church can pledge and help us meet our goal, contact John
Martens at [email protected]. Start saving now and bring your coins to the sale. Below are other ways
we are seeking your help.
Auctions: Faithful Giving: New and Quality Used household items, furniture, lawn & garden equipment,
sporting equipment, antiques and more. To donate an item (minimum value of $75), contact Deanna King,
875.8987.
Quilt: Looking for a 50th celebratory quantity and quality of donations. Please consider making a wall hanging,
baby quilt, or comforter.
Online: Items such as special experiences, gift certificates, event tickets and other unique items will be sold in
this auction. Review the items from last year’s auction www.biddingforgood.com/MCCsale, (minimum value of
$50). For information or to donate contact: Jep Hostetler, 614.561.1076, [email protected]
General needed donations: many baked goods, handmade trendy crafts (think Pinterest!), quality new or very
gently used children's toys. For more information, call 888.503.8559, go to mennonitesale.org
Join us Thursday, August 24 for our annual fund raising dinner at the Essenhaus. Call 888.503.8559 for
individual tickets or for table sponsorship.
Stay tuned to our monthly bulletin announcements for ways to volunteer, donate and help celebrate 50 years.
You can also go to our website: www.mennonitesale.org, and be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates,
announcements and preview auction items including quilts in our new photo albums. There is one more
exciting thing coming in the next few weeks-don't miss it!
~ Outside Events ~
For information on most of these or other events, see the Outside Events bulletin board in the lower hallway
The Window is hosting their 2nd annual 5K & Family
Fun Walk on Saturday, September 2. More
information is on the bulletin board.
July’s needs for The Window are posted on the
bulletin board.
Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network wants to
speak with you! GIHN is currently seeking a
candidate to fill a part-time Administrative Assistant
position. The qualified candidate must have high
integrity, teachable attitude, strong knowledge of
Microsoft office, compassion for others, and strong
communication skills. The position is morning to early
afternoon hours, Mon-Fri. GIHN is a flexible,
cooperative ministry providing an opportunity for the
community to be actively involved in caring for the
needs of homeless families. Email your resume to
[email protected]. Serious inquiries only!
The Ted & Co play, "Discovery: A Comic Lament,"
will be performed at College Mennonite Church on
Saturday, July 1, 7 p.m. With unexpected humor, it is
about the Doctrine of Discovery, the legal framework
that justifies theft of land and oppression of
Indigenous Peoples. It stars actors Ted Swartz and
Michelle Milne, who grew up in Goshen; was written
by Alison Brookins, a student at Anabaptist
Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart; and is
directed by Phil Weaver-Stoesz, who also grew up in
Goshen. Sponsored by College Mennonite Church
and Assembly Mennonite Church. Admission by
donation.
The 18th Believers' Church Conference is at
Goshen College and AMBS September 14-17,
following the Theme "Word, Spirit, and the Renewal
of the Church." This conference seeks to explore the
gifts and tensions of the Reformation legacy for the
Believers’ Church tradition, with a view toward its
ecumenical and global dimensions. Keynote speakers
include Miroslav Volf, Joel A. Carpenter, Nancy
Bedford and Frank A. Thomas. Learn more or register
at goshen.edu/believers-church
Exploring Anabaptist History and Theology:
September 13-October 24. This Anabaptist
Mennonite Biblical Seminary online short course
taught by Jamie Pitts, Ph.D., covers the birth and
development of 16th-century Anabaptist movements
and looks at various interpretations of the meaning of
“Anabaptism” today. Cost: $200 before Aug. 23; $250
after. CEUs available. ambs.edu/shortcourses
Bethany Christian Schools is in need of host
families for serving international students who would
like to attend Bethany. This opportunity to gain cross
cultural experience in your own home often becomes
a rewarding experience for the host family, as well as
a blessing to the student. Families receive monetary
compensation. One school year commitment. For
more information, contact admissions director, Sarah
Kraybill Lind, [email protected] or
534.2567.