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1. Delegates for MC-USA special delegate session

Jude McCulley and Grace Harader-Ellett confirmed by consensus to serve as our delegates

2. Update on building and grounds (including parking lot)

Parking lot: Plan has been submitted to city, notice has been provided to neighbors. Plan is pretty similar to previously shared documents. There will be some shifts in grade for accessibility. After city feedback we will begin soliciting bids. Committee will continue to inform us about progress.

Two other projects needing attention: (1) Seam taping of drywall at front of sanctuary has failed. Anne has workers who can do the job for around $1200. (2) Shed is failing; again a proposal to repair for around $1200 using existing “shell” of shed. Anne is not planning to get other bids. $1000 has been put in budget for sanctuary wall repair. Electronic door upgrade is not going to be done to south doors so those funds can be directed toward these projects too.

Consensus reached to approve the expenditure of up to $1500 per project and for Anne to use her contractors to do the work as quickly as possible.

3. Financial report

Mortgage has been paid down well, contributions are coming in well. Financial report distributed in advance to congregation and available online.

4. Sabbatical update

Sabbatical will take place June 29-October 3. Congregation will engage in some guided process in envisioning what worship and community life will look like as the pandemic transition continues. Joanna will also engage with these subjects. Joanna will provide more information about sabbatical plans as the date draws near.

5. COVID-19 update

Mask wearing continues to be requested in the building, based on community COVID-19 numbers and our wish to be a welcoming space for all.

6. Indigenous Justice update

Grant request was not funded. The process of applying helped focus the goals of the group. Now they are working with some members of the Kaw Nation regarding return of the Red Rock; grant funding has been received by the Kaw nation for the logistics of moving it and for educational efforts both in Council Grove and in Lawrence (for when the rock is gone). Goal is May 2023 for removal. Part of work is going to be on healing relationships with groups who were on the plaque applied to the rock. Joanna and Joni are working to connect with other faith communities in Lawrence around this issue.

A Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery play is going to be presented in Wichita in November; we may try to get them to perform this here as well. The group is building and maintaining relationships as they learn what matters to Indigenous groups today. Contributions to Haskell that were collected in Advent have been mailed.

7. Search for new committee members

New members for coordinating committee and building and grounds are welcome to serve out the remaining time in 2022 given the departure of Mike and Sonja Kaufman

8. Justice Matters announcement

Action Assembly is taking place on Thursday evening at the fairgrounds.

9. Any other committee updates

Brief Peace and Justice update (Katie); brief social committee update (Rosie), Everence update (Ryan)

Welcome to worship with Peace Mennonite Church. We are glad you are with us in worship and invite you to join us for our Zoom discussion and prayer time at 11:00 each Sunday morning.  Simply click this link. 

You are also welcome to join us for our Peace Pursuits Bible study and topic discussions on Wednesday nights. More church announcements are here.

Prelude:

Welcome from Pastor Joanna

Passing the Peace: Please take a moment to share a word of greeting in the comments below. We’d love to know who is sharing in this worship experience.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 67 (Read by Jill Allen)

Call to Worship from Psalm 67:

Gathering Hymn:

Congregational Prayer:
You are invited to offer your prayers to God. For what are you thankful this morning? What would you ask of God for yourself? Who do you know who needs God’s loving presence right now? What are your prayers for our community, our country, and our world?

Feel free to share your prayers with people around you, in the comments below, or on our Zoom call at 11 Sunday morning.

The Lord’s Prayer: sung by Thomas Heilke

Children’s Time from Jenny

Hymn:

Scripture Reading: Acts 14:8-20 (Read by Jill Allen)

Sermon from Thomas Heilke

Hymn of Reflection:

Offering

You are invited to mail your financial contributions to the church (615 Lincoln St., Lawrence, KS, 66044) or to the home of our treasurer, Roberta Renz (address in the church directory).

See the “How and Where to Give” section of our announcements page for information on giving to other organizations who need funding at this time.

Benediction: