Midweek Connection for June 24, 2015

Prayer Vigil Service for Charleston, Wednesday June 24, 8 pm to 9 pm, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Bloomington Please Join Us! The racist church attack in Charleston was meant to shock and intimidate all of us who believe in equality and respect for all. Our responsibility as part of Not In Our Town is to fight hate and stand up for a safe, inclusive community. We will be doing exactly that on Wednesday, June 24, from 8 PM to 9 PM at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 801 West Market Street, in Bloomington. We invite you to join us for our […]

Midweek Connection for June 17, 2015

On Saturday, June 6, 21 adults and children spread mulch around the landscaped areas of the Mennonite Church of Normal. We had a beautiful day, lots of help, great refreshments and good “coverage.”  All the plants, and all who look on our renewed landscaping say a big thanks.    

The MCN Wellness Committee revised a similar 2001 Funeral Preparations Manual and distributed it on May 31.  Features include Resources Offered by the Mennonite Church of Normal, Resources of the Christian Faith, and Advance Directives Information.  The Manual includes downloadable Living Will Declaration, and Declaration for Mental Health Treatment. Additionally, Forms to Assist in Preparation for a funeral can be downloaded and printed.

Midweek Connection for June 3, 2015

The Midweek Connection for May 27, 2015 is available here.

Do you know what % of your donations to a charitable organization go to the people you want to help?  Charity Watch can help.  Read this blog post by John Bertsche about Charity Watch.

Whether by tractor or by truck, MCC’s partners have delivered emergency food to 2,189 rural families affected by the earthquake in Nepal. In addition,789 of those families received tarps, cooking utensils and blankets. To learn the latest about MCC’s response since the second major earthquake, check out this story online. Donations for Nepal are welcome!

Resources to help prepare for Congregational Meeting on May 17. Resolutions to come to Mennonite Church USA in Kansas City June 30-July 5 Churchwide Statement on Sexual Abuse Forbearance Resolution Resolution on Status of Membership Faithful Witness Amid Endless War Israel Palestine Resolution Additional Documents MCN Organizational Chart MCN Model of Pastoral Relationships Leadership Selection Process Campus Plan