*April 7, 2013 at AMC*
Jen Graber preached a sermon about "How to see the resurrected Jesus." She
told a moving story about how she experienced the presence of the risen
Christ at an Amish funeral as the church community forgave the young driver
who accidentally killed a member of the Amish community.
*Prayer Sharing:*
- Anna is feeling good and continues to appreciate prayers and support.
- Janice gave greetings from Ted Jr. and encouraged letters to him and
the parole board.
- Rudy shared about what a blessing Clarence Bassett was to him. (There
was a service of celebration in memory of Clarence Bassett on April 6,
2013.)
- Peggy asked for prayer for her cousin, Mary Ann, who is facing thyroid
surgery for cancer.
- Karen expressed appreciation for the help she received from colleagues
and friends in response to her flooded classroom during the recent rain.
- Craig H. asked for prayer for homeless, especially homeless women.
- Carl - This will be the last week of MDS Bastrop for the spring. The
unit will start back up in the fall. An MDS house will be dedicated on
Tuesday.
- Steve H. asked for prayer for biology professor Lisa G. who is
homebound and needs some assistance.
- Bobbie K. expressed appreciation for young people connected with the
church.
- Stacey recently attended a conference in Austin focusing on early
childhood issues in Austin and appreciated people and programs working hard
to improve early childhood quality of life in Austin.
- Pat H. expressed appreciation for the way folks in AMC share their
musical gifts.
*Congregational Meeting*
1. The Leadership Board shared information about the spring
community-building small group process "Serving Christ, Simply, Peacefully,
Together: Exploring Vision and Identity." Small groups will meet
geographically with a facilitator and scribe to have an appreciative
conversation about the life and direction of Austin Mennonite Church.
Copies of the guiding document were sent on the listserve and are
available at the church.
2. Treasurer Pat Hochstetler presented an update on AMC finances during
the potluck meal. See attached document.
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*At least 3 runners out of the 17,500 who ran the April 7, 36th Annual
Capitol 10,000 were from Austin Mennonite Church:
http://www.statesman.com/news/sports/17500-run-in-capitol-10000/nXFbf/*
1. *Alex Miller *
2. *Bob Knipe *
3. *Judy Thiessen *
*Way to go!*
*Hebrews 12:1-3**New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)**12 Therefore, since
we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside
every weight and the sin that clings so closely,[a] and let us run with
perseverance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus the pioneer
and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before
him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at
the right hand of the throne of God.*
--
*Lee Lever, Pastor*
*Austin Mennonite Church*
AustinMennonite.org
Attachment:
CongregationalMeetingApril 7.doc
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