[amc] Fwd: AMC Update 2014Jul1
- From: stephen hochstetler <srh2pjh@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Mennonite Church Austin <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2014 08:21:47 -0500
It is amazing how the reading for this Sunday reflects my experiences in
the queue this trip. We have experienced sun, water, wind and the caring
and welcoming of old friends and time to make new ones. It has been good to
hear how God has been working in their lives. I ask for prayers for Chris
and Dan who are two young men who run the risk of a drinking and gambling
lifestyle. We only see each other for a week each year but somehow have
that instant connection where I am a mentor to them with time for some long
talks. I feel God's presence here in this temporary community.
It is becoming an interesting people experience each year here as a reunion
of friends. This year there was fewer new campers to help since I seemed
to be camping besides friends almost every night.
Peace,
Steve h
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From: "Austin Mennonite" <austinmennonite@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Jul 2, 2014 7:34 PM
Subject: [amc] AMC Update 2014Jul1
To: "Austin Mennonite Church" <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc:
*Calendar*
Jul 3, THU, 7am - Men's Breakfast at Jim's Restaurant, 183 and Burnet.
Jul 4, FRI, 5:30pm - Bob, Janice, Miguel, and Stacey serve a meal at the
Austin Regional Center for the Homeless (ARCH).
Jul 4-6, FRI-SAT - I am a delegate for AMC at the Annual Assembly of
Western District Conference.
Jul 6, SUN, 9:30am - Sunday school, worship with communion, potluck.
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*Sharing of Joys and Concerns from Sunday, June 29*
- Stacey B. - Gary, a friend about her age, has been on a ventilator
four days recovering from heart surgery. Beginning to be weaned from the
ventilator.
- Marcia - appreciated all who helped at workday and completed lots of
projects. She is flying to Iowa to see her parents this week. They are 93
and still living on the farm.
- Peggy - her mother continues a good recovery from a broken hip, but
she is anxious to be released from the nursing home rehab and return home.
- Becky - Liz and Shane are on a service trip in Chicago.
- Clayton - his parents from Ohio are (hopefully!) planning a trip to
Austin in August.
- Dixie - concerned about her 18 year old nephew who just enlisted in
the U.S. Army in the infantry. He enters basic training in August.
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*Here is a reading we will share this coming Sunday:*
The glorious rays of the sun offer warmth to all.
*They are a sign of God’s presence among us.*
*The sun provides waves of welcome for a new day.*
The dancing breeze rustles through trees
and flowerbeds in our neighborhoods.
*It is a sign of God’s presence among us.*
*The wind provides waves of welcome for a new day.*
The rolling tides reflect the power and energy
of global and lunar reach.
*They are a sign of God’s presence among us.*
*The water provides waves of welcome for a new day.*
We join with all God’s creation in worship.
*As God welcomes us with a caring Spirit,*
*may we welcome one another*
*as we gather for worship this day.*
*Lee Lever, Pastor*
*Austin Mennonite Church*
AustinMennonite.org
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