*George Matheson:* * O Love that wilt not let me go,* *I rest my weary soul in Thee;* *I give Thee back the life I owe,* *That in Thine ocean depths its flow* *May richer, fuller be. * * * *April 21 Prayer Items at AMC* - *Aaron announced that he and Karen are expecting - Nov 8!!!* - *Rudy is hoping to land a job in Austin to be closer to Michelle.* - *Nevitt - Paul S. had minor eye surgery.* - *Darlene - her mother is recovering slowly from a hospital stay.* - *Peggy - George is continuing to struggle with a painful shoulder and depression* - *Steve - Pat working with her siblings to process her mother's estate.* - *Adam - interviews this week relating to his CO discharge application.* - *Ann - community of West, Texas.* - *Terri - defibrillator implant on Monday.* - *Howie - moving to Bakersfield, California for several months work. His youngest son has job in Bastrop. Expecting a granddaughter on Labor Day. * - *Peggy - person arrested for bombing in Boston.* - *Dama - friend doing better in hospital.* * * *Christian Education Meeting after worship* - *August 10, 2013, Saturday, 9am - 1pm Peace event at AMC to include children and adults. "Peace with God, each other, creation" Bible teaching, art, music, games, meal.* - *Planned for summer children's Sunday school classes.* - *Next meeting - May 5 after potluck* *Looking Ahead* * * *April 27, SAT, 8am - Noon ... Workday at AMC. Volunteers from Trinity Child Development Center will be helping out too.* * * *ANNOUNCEMENTS* *– **April 28, 2013*** * * *Today’s Schedule:* *9:30-10:30am*. – Faith Formation Classes · Children thru middle school begin with singing in the purple room. The *Gather ‘Round *curriculum theme this quarter (Mar-May) is *Walking with Jesus: Stories from Mark and Acts.* · Youth – Annex 1. Christian themes in film. · Open Forum Adult class – Outer Office. Discussion of Robert Jensen’s book *All My Bones Shake:Seeking a Progressive Path to the Prophetic Voice.* · Adult class – Annex 2. *Adult Bible Study – Beyond the Present Time. *Today there will be a discussion of J. Denny Weaver’s* The Nonviolent Atonement.* *10:30am* – snacks, coffee, tea *11:00am* – worship * * *Looking Ahead:* *May 2, THU, 7am* – Men’s breakfast at Jim’s Restaurant, 183 and Burnet. *May 2, THU, **7pm* – Coordinating Council. *May 3, FRI, **10am* - Church Women United of Austin has planned the May Friendship Day Celebration hosted by Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1610 E. 11th St. 78702. Refreshments are served at 9:30 am. The theme is "Swinging Wide the Doors of Hospitality." A coin collection will benefit Fellowship of the Least Coin. Becca Lambdin-Abraham has been selected to receive the Young Church Woman Award at the service.** http://www.churchwomenunited.org/ http://www.flc.net.ph/africa2013.html *May 3, FRI, **5:30pm** – *small group serves meal at ARCH. *May 12, **SUN**, **1-2:30pm* – Contemplative prayer at AMC. *May 16, THU, **7pm* – Women’s Group, Janice Friesen’s, 1011 Olive St. *Apr-May: *Community-building vision and identity small groups will be meeting in April and May. If you have not been contacted and would like to participate, contact Pastor Lee. * * -- *Lee Lever, Pastor* *Austin Mennonite Church* AustinMennonite.org