Living Your Faith: Summer is a time of harvest, vacations, and everyday living too. How are you living your faith? Where do you see God? Send photos to kfunk for use on our worship bulletin board in the foyer.
WDC Annual Assembly will take place July 29-30, Friday evening -Saturday, on the Bethel College campus in North Newton. Please let the pastor’s or Kim know by July 13 if you plan to represent Tabor as a delegate. If you need a registration form, contact the church office. A portion of the registration fees will be reimbursed to delegates. Schedule and registration information is posted on the bulletin board. Information is also posted at: http://mennowdc.org/annual-assembly/#2016annualAssembly. Registrations are due at WDC July 15.
Summer Faith Formation for children. Please check the sign up sheet on the bulletin board for ways to help this summer.
Tabor Church Wellness: In July and August we are having squat and push up challenges. Use the tracking sheets found by the red wellness sign in the foyer to record the number of squats (July) and modified or regular push ups (August) you do each day. A random participant from each month will be awarded a prize as well as the participant who records the most squats and push ups. Good Luck!
Community Announcements
Community Picnic: Come join us for the third annual Goessel Community Picnic, TODAY, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the Goessel Park. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Drinks will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share, table service and lawn chairs. It’s a great way to connect with friends and neighbors! So spread the word! Sponsored by the Goessel Ministerial Alliance: Brad Penner, Linda Ewert, Pete Emery, Rosie Jantz and Gail Graber.
Conference Announcements
Prayer Requests:
« Western District Conference: Pray for the planning team, staff, leaders and volunteers who are making final preparations for WDC Annual Assembly, July 29-30 at Bethel College, KS.
« Mennonite Mission Network: Pray for Youth Venture participants and leaders as they learn from, serve alongside, and worship with host communities in Lithuania and Los Angeles this month. This is a MMN program for youth, ages 14-22.
« Mennonite Education Agency: Pray for youth, young adults, and leaders as they plan to travel to Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana for Deep Faith: a formation conference for and by Anabaptist formation leaders. May their travel be safe and their time together be fruitful.
Western District Conference Annual Assembly:
July 15 is the deadline to register to eat with old and new friends at Western District Conference Annual Assembly July 29-30, at Bethel College, North Newton, KS. Meals are not available for persons who register after July 15. This year’s assembly theme, “Held Together in Mission” will highlight strengthening our fellowship in Christ, and telling stories of how the Spirit is moving among us. Food is a fun part of fellowship, so remember to get your registration turned in by the 15th. Register at: www.mennowdc.org/annual-assembly/#2016annualAssembly.
Camp Mennoscah
—Only 3 weeks left of summer youth camps! Camp Mennoscah has three weeks of camps left for three different age groups. July 17-23 is for campers going into 6th and 7th grades, and July 24-29 is for high school age campers. Give us a call at 620-297-3290 and we’ll help you get registered.
—It’s less than a month before all your new friends and old chums are getting together for the Young Adult Weekend at Camp Mennoscah! On July 29-31, young adults age 18 and older will be having a rollicking good time doing all sorts of camp things–swimming, crafts, worship, campfire, making new friends. We’d be thrilled to have you there.
—Mental Health Spiritual Retreat! All those affected by mental illness, including friends and family, are invited to come to Camp Mennoscah on Sept 4-5 for a time of relaxation, worship, fun activities, and friends. Come enjoy a bit of rest in the midst of some of God’s great creation!
Information for all of the above or to register:
Online at www.campmennoscah.org
Telephone: 620-297-3290.
Email: office.
Contact: olivia.bartel.
The MCC Material Resource Center in North Newton is in need of the following items: full size Fiskars scissors, sew-on snaps (20-25 per package), large bars of laundry soap, full-size bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright color), and men’s briefs (sizes M, L, or XL). These items can be brought to 121 E. 30th St. in North Newton, KS, purchased online via Amazon Smile or other retailers and shipped to MCC or we welcome your monetary donations designated Kit Supplies. Thank you for your ongoing support of the worldwide work of Mennonite Central Committee! If you have questions, please call 316.283.2720 or visit mcc.org/kits for more information.
Getting ready to retire? Everence Financial will present an informational seminar, Retiring soon? Make sense of your Medicare and Social Security choices at 8 a.m., 12 noon and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12. Everence Financial Advisor Robert Wall will speak on Medicare and Social Security, provide instructions on how to enroll, explain your options if you continue to work and answer related questions. The seminars will take place at Everence Financial, 371 N. Old Highway 81, Hesston. To reserve your spot, contact Tanya Burns at (620) 327-4043, (877) 467-7294 or tanya.burns.
Job Opportunities:
Mennonite Central Committee Central States is hiring for a Thrift Shop Coordinator. This position is available starting in August and the position location is flexible within the 16-state Central States region. The Thrift Shop Coordinator is expected to encourage shop operations to grow profitability annually, to assist with problem solving in daily operations, to encourage and advocate for board development and sound policies, and to nurture manager skill development while offering and promoting MCC Thrift Shop Network resources. The work schedule is 40 hours per week. The full job description is available at heidihuber for more information.
Mennonite Mission Network is currently seeking a fulltime Christian Service Recruiter, who will also resource and visit Mennonite Voluntary Service units. Our ideal candidate will have a positive and welcoming presence, and communicate comfortably in person as well as use a variety of social media in building relationships. Must enjoy frequent travel and some public speaking. Must excel in organization, managing one’s schedule, working independently and being a team player. This position requires passion for mission and service, and ability to forge trusting and productive relationships. Responsibilities
include assisting in development and promotion of programs, and preparing orientation and retreat resources. Travel anticipated 75 days per year. Prior experience in cross cultural service preferred. Spanish language fluency is an asset. Mennonite Mission Network strives to embody anti-racist action and intercultural competence. See the full position description at www.
StaffRecruitment for more information.
The Newton Et Cetera Shop is hiring a Sorter/Receiver for 30 hours/week: The sorter/receiver maintains an active presence in the processing area,
in both receiving and sorting donations. He/she will be primarily responsible for sorting through houseware donations, placing items in appropriate price categories, recycling and discarding, as needed. The full job description and applications are available at the store (619 N. Main in Newton) or via e-mail at manager. Applications are due July 14, 2016, and can be submitted in person or by e-mail.
Harvey County Homeless Shelter has an opening for Volunteer Coordinator
/Bookkeeper. Full-time/40 hours per week. Starting pay: $10/hr. Resumes can be emailed to: james or sent to: HCHS, PO Box 978, Newton, KS 67114.
July 10 announcements
