This Week @ FMC May 21-June 3

Almighty God, you have created us, called us, chosen us to be your people. We wait now to receive your word of guidance and blessing. Grant unto us ears to hear, eyes to see, and faith to respond to your love and leadership. In the name of Christ. Amen. (A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants)

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at 9:30am 

The link to join is on our website: www.hutchfmc.org  Join 5 minutes early for announcements.  The bulletin can be found under the BULLETINS tab on our home page. 

SUNDAY, May 25, 2025 – Living by Faith – Paul’s former life; conflict with Peter at Antioch; justification by faith.  Galatians 1:11-17; 2:11-21

SUNDAY, June 1, 2025 – One in Christ: Neither Jew or Greek, slave or free, male and female; one in Christ. Galatians 3:1-9, 23-29 

SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS

During each worship service, you are invited to text your prayer joys and concerns – usually to Pastor Tonya.  You are also invited to send prayer joys & concerns during the week. The recording of our worship service is public, so let us know if you’d prefer your request to only be shared via email during the week.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements are scrolled Sunday mornings before and after worship.  There will be no spoken announcements unless there are pressing announcements that did not make it into the PowerPoint. Please send any announcements you’d like to have included to the church office by Thursday each week. 

OFFERINGS

We welcome, and are grateful for, your financial donations to our ministry here in Hutchinson.  Instead of collecting an offering during worship (except on special occasions), an offering box is placed at the back of the sanctuary for your Sunday morning donations.  You can also now make a donation directly from our website (www.hutchfmc.org) using a credit card or your banking account.  You are also welcome to send a check to 52 Rambler Rd Hutchinson KS 67502. 

CALENDAR – LOOKING AHEAD

Help CAMP MENNOSCAH purchase a new POOL VACUUM!!

Camp Mennoscah is in need of a pool vacuum. The vacuum is an intricate part of the pool process of keeping it clean and running properly. We are looking for a commercial vacuum priced around $2000-$2500. The pool is a big lifeline for campers and others coming to Mennoscah. Please make donations to First Mennonite Church in Hutchinson with Camp Pool Vacuum on the memo line. Thank you for giving to Camp Mennoscah!

REMINDER:  If you are last one out of the church building, be SURE the doors lock behind you.

DEEPENING in Christ…

PRAYER GROUPS & OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like to join with others at FMC for prayer, please let the church office know.

The Tuesday ecumenical Centering Prayer group is taking a SUMMER BREAK and will resume sometime in August. For more details, contact Pastor Tonya.    

LPC: Listening-Prayer-Conversation Groups

These groups meet for an hour once/month in the Common Grounds room and are facilitated by Pastor Tonya.  The format allows for time in prayer by yourself and also with the group.  Any are welcome to join, or to just come and check it out! It’s also possible to join on Zoom if you prefer.

The Tuesday group’s next meeting is Tuesday, August 12 at 1:00pm

The Wednesday evening group’s next meeting is Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30pm

SUNDAY SCHOOL – SPRING QUARTER  (Sunday School for all ages) – ends May 25!!

Children and Youth:

• Preschool through 4^th grade meet in the basement Sunday School wing.
• 5^th grade-8^th grade meet upstairs in the Junior Youth room
• Senior Youth (9^th-12^th) meet upstairs in the Youth room

Adults:

• Adults are using the Salt & Light Bible Study on the topic of, “A Church Divided: A Study of 1 Corinthians.” It is an in-depth dive into the life and times of Paul and Jesus followers in Corinth. How does the gospel speak to their congregational conflicts and our challenges? The class meets in fellowship hall with Zoom option available.  The Salt & Light Bible Study class will not meet during the summer. Join us in September as we begin a new study.
• Connection & Conversation meets in the library. Childcare for infants & toddlers is available in the nursery most Sundays. Check with Maggie Pounds for details about summer plans!

SUMMER Sunday School Dates for Children-Junior Youth

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information!!  Sunday School will be at 11:00am as usual:

June 14 and 28

July 13 and 27

August 10 and 24

UPPER ROOM and REJOICE! devotional magazines  –  available above the mailboxes

• UPPER ROOM
• Rejoice! June-July-August issue now available above the mailboxes

STRENGTHENING Community Connections…

 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

• Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm
• Wednesday 10:00am – 1:00pm

PASTOR TONYA’S HOURS/SCHEDULE

Office hours:

• Monday: Day Off
• Tuesday-Friday: generally working 8:00am-5:30pm 
• “In Office” Hours:  9-2 Tuesday and Thursday; 10-11:30 Wednesdays during Lent
• Available other times by appointment.
• Available evenings and weekends (cell phone is most reliable)

Pastor Tonya’s Sabbatical dates (spread out between summer 2023-summer 2025)

Pastor Tonya has joined a study program called, “Transforming Community.” Retreats take place in Chicago. Her next scheduled retreat is June 15-17.

Upcoming “Day Apart with God” dates (for silence, reading, prayer & journaling – will NOT be checking email or responding to texts/calls (except for emergencies). With vacation and sabbatical time away coming up in May, June and July, the next regular Day Apart will be August 27.

 SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FOR FMC YOUTH

If your child/youth plans to attend Camp Mennoscah or Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp this summer, please send that information to the church office.  FMC offers a scholarship to cover ½ of the registration fee for camp! Once you’ve registered and paid with the camp, please submit your camper’s information (name, camp attending, and total registration fee) to the church office and the church will reimburse you.

SUMMER BOOK STUDY

Stay tuned for details and dates about the summer book study, which will meet once a month.

LOST & FOUND BOX

Our Lost & Found Box is overflowing!! If you have left a small item behind, please check the box above the mailboxes. Clothing will be hung on the coat rack by the drinking fountains.

ARMS WIDE OPEN – FMC’s history book

The amazing story of First Mennonite Church’s 100 years is told in the history book prepared for our centennial celebration. Copies of the book are available for $25.00 (cash or check). You can also purchase a book online at a price that includes the cost of shipping (click on the “DONATE” button on our website to find this option).   Check with the church office to pick up a book.

STRETCHING to Serve as Christ Served…

SUNDAY MORNING DONATIONS FOR RENO COUNTY FOOD BANK:  

May: Pancake mix & syrup

Personal care/hygiene items such as these are appreciated anytime: toilet paper, laundry detergent, bath soap, Kleenex, deodorant, disposable razors, paper towels, shampoo, dish soap, hand/body lotion, toothpaste and toothbrushes.  Travel size – new & unopened – are desirable.

Reno County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) TORNADO RESPONSE

The Reno County VOAD’s mission is to meet the needs for ongoing coordination in Reno County by providing volunteer, financial, spiritual, physical and/or psychological support for people whose lives have been affected by a declared disaster in our community.  They are coordinating direct support for those affected, and are also offering these opportunities for those looking to help those affected by the recent tornado in Plevna and surrounding areas:

• To volunteer for cleanup efforts: Community members hoping to help clean-up efforts are asked to call the Reno County Volunteer Center and mention the Plevna disaster relief efforts: 620-665-4960.
• To donate goods: At this moment, the greatest needs are for specific donations of gift cards to Dillons or Wal-Mart for use on basic needs. Other items in need include NEW phone chargers and NEW, unopened hygiene items. These items can be donated to the Salvation Army in Hutchinson (700 N. Walnut).
• To donate financially– visit: www.unitedwayofrenocounty.org/disaster or call the United Way of Reno County: 620-669-9329 and mention the Plevna Disaster Relief Fund.

 BETHEL COLLEGE announcements

CAMP MENNOSCAH announcements

Calling all campers!  We’re taking “Another Way” and finding transformation in Jesus’ way of living.  Summer camps are open for those going into grades 3-12.  Scholarships are available and parents volunteering as kitchen helpers can receive a discount up to full camp fees for a camper.  Register here! (https://campmennoscah.campbrainregistration.com/) Come build your house on the rock and play in the sand!

Weekly music leaders are needed!  If you know of someone who you think might be great as a weekly music leader, please tap them on the shoulder.  Olivia would love to talk to them. Contact us at olivia.bartel@campmennoscah.org or 316-293-7313 (call or text).  Summer staffers must be 18 or older.

Camp Mennoscah has several trees that have lived long lives and need to be cut down to avoid damage.  Some can be taken down without a lift.  Camp Mennoscah has limited equipment to properly handle the removal of these trees.  Please contact Olivia at 620-297-3290 or olivia.bartel@campmennoscah.org, if you would be able to help.

 KANSAS MCC SALE annual meeting – May 22, 6:30pm

You are invited to attend the MCC Sale Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 6:00, at Hesston Mennonite Church.  The cost for the meal is $20/person and you will pay at the door.  Please RSVP to Barb BJ Reeves by May 19,  620-543-6863 or bj.reeves@live.com  The meeting to celebrate our successful Sale and present MCC with a check will be held after dinner at approximately 7:00 pm.  A filled sandwich bag of California almonds will be available for $20.  

MENNONITE MISSION NETWORK (MMN) newsletter

Just Peace Pilgrimages

• South Africa Racial Justice Pilgrimage — This pilgrimage will explore the long history and legacy of settler colonialism and apartheid, and will focus on the social constructs created around race, land dispossession and how they so thoroughly defined, and continue to define, South African society.
• Underground Railroad Racial Justice Pilgrimage — Explore the role of faith and faith communities that helped enslaved people escape their bonds. This chapter of the Racial Justice pilgrimage series delves deeper into the struggle for freedom, exploring the ways — both literal and figurative — people took in search of their emancipation. 

For more information on the Just Peace Pilgrimages, to sign up, or to inquire about scheduling a trip for you and your group, visit MennoniteMission.net/JustPeace or contact Stephanie Weaver at StephanieW@MennoniteMission.net.

Check out this link to hear stories about some of the many who have served in a variety of MMN programs. Might their amazing adventures inspire you to experience one of their service / learning opportunities?  https://mailchi.mp/mennonitemission.net/alumni-connections-16446729

MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE (MCC) announcements

Register today for the MCC Immigration Learning Tour in South Texas, October 4-9. This immigration-focused learning tour presents a unique opportunity to engage directly with organizations making a positive impact on our neighbors. Find out more at mcc.org/learning-tour-texas.

Volunteer with MCC Appalachia Build: We have had some spots open in our volunteer schedule for the summer. Consider bringing your group for a life-changing week of serving and learning with MCC Appalachia Build (formerly SWAP), a home repair ministry in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia. Volunteers help families make their homes safe, warm and dry, while building relationships and learning about Appalachia. Learn more and register your group at mcc.org/appalachia-build.

In conflict or disaster, MCC is there – providing funds for emergency food, shelter and supplies. From hurricanes and flooding to conflict and drought, MCC is actively responding to disasters and humanitarian crises around the world. Learn more about the work of MCC around the world.  

The MCC Lunch & Learn is back! Join us on Tuesday, June 17 from 12-1 p.m. at MCC in North Newton (121 E. 30^th St.). Becky Teiwes, MCC Central State’s Borderlands Program Coordinator will share about courage, compassion, and faithfulness as MCC continues to work with partners and churches at the U.S./Mexico border. Lunch will be provided for a suggested donation of $10-$15. Please RSVP by June 9 at mcc.org/events/lunch-learn-mcc-partners-usmexico-border or by calling the office at 316.283.2720.