July 8, 2018

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00-11:00 meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Frank Bacon, speaker; Stephen Snyder, musician; care of meeting, Sandy Olson and Dave Bostrom (closer); Tom Wells (mic)
11:00-12:30 worship with attention to business: Ranae Hanson, acting clerk; Stephen Snyder, recording clerk

“The meeting for business, if it be Spirit-filled and properly understood by those present, is a hands-on, laboratory-filled experience in which the whole fellowship comes face to face with the Spirit’s demands for the sacrifice of time, treasure, convenience, and prejudice. When opinions differ widely and the need for spiritual discernment becomes crucial, the best of Quaker business techniques alone will not suffice; then we are driven, as never in a meeting for worship, to seek that spiritual covering which alone can give the fruits of the Spirit, which can sustain harmony while waiting for the right leading.”
~ Bill Taber

Meeting for worship will move into worship with attention to business with time only for visitor introductions in-between.

Social Committee Thanks You – A great big hug and thanks to all those who brought food to last Sunday’s potluck, shared in conversation, helped set up the meal. It was truly a “many hands make light work” day. We appreciate your assistance.

UPCOMING MEETING EVENTS

Children and adults are encouraged to participate in worship as much as they are able. If you anticipate needing to leave the meetingroom before the close of worship, please sit by a door to minimize disruption. ALSO, if you arrive before worship begins, consider leaving seats near the doors available to those who join worship late.

The Ministry and Counsel Committee will meet this Thurs, July 12th. M&C oversees and cares for the worship and the spiritual life of the Meeting and the pastoral care of members / attenders. Committee members are: Sandy, Heidi, Bill, Keitha, Terry, Nettie, Stephen, and Carolyn.

Plan to come to the new member welcome for Juliet and Ellen on July 22 at the rise of worship. Come to warmly welcome them and to learn more about each of them and celebrate the gifts they bring to the Meeting.

The Nominating Committee is looking for one or two more people to join the Care of Worship (Semi-programmed) Committee, planning, scheduling, and caring for the second meeting for worship. Responsibilities include closing worship as well as finding microphone carriers, musicians, and planned speakers. Speak with either co-clerk, Judith or Clifford with interest or for more. If you wish to offer ministry of carrying the mic or playing music or you feel you have a message for worship, let Judith or Clifford know that too!

Line-up of Quaker Voluntary Service events this late summer / early autumn:
QVS moving in and setting up house (3241 Park Ave S) – Aug 16 and 18. Aug 16: morning; moving items from the garage or donors’ homes and into the house. Have a van? Let Judith know! Aug 18: starting at 9 AM more of the same until we’re done.
QVS House open house – Saturday, August 25, 2-4 (3241 Park Ave S). Drop off cards of welcome and items to stock the pantry and take a look at what our collective work has made possible!

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

Friends for a NonViolent World FunD Run! Get sponsors and come this Sat, July 14th, at 10:30 AM for a walk around Lake Como to raise money for FNVW. Afterwards, meet back at the FNVW office for an Ice Cream Social. Jim is walking if you’re looking for someone to sponsor! For more or to participate, contact Dawn: fnvwdawn(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)gmail.com, 651-917-0383

Friends for a NonViolent World’s People Camp, August 12-18, offers a place to relax, a time to share, and a space to refresh our spirits and build a community of peace and understanding on Fishhook Lake, near Park Rapids, MN. For all ages, all contribute to the work, as there is no paid staff. Morning program series will be led by FNVW director, Jenn Hamrick, on Advocacy, Identity Politics, and Prison Reform. Other activities include music, singing, dancing, games and various interest groups. For more and to register, go to fnvw.org .

Friends General Conference Spiritual Deepening E-Retreat Becoming Patterns & Examples, September 9 – October 5. Understanding and Healing White Supremacy October 14 – November 9. Sliding fee $25- $35 pay-as-you-can / are-led. More at fgcquaker.org/deepen/spiritual-deepening/spiritual-deepening-eretreats

Friends Committee on National Legislation: All 435 seats in the U.S. House are being contested in the coming election; one-third of all Senate seats and 39 governorships will also be decided as well as numerous other state and local offices. Candidates are already out telling voters where they stand and listening at town halls and other public forums. Take the opportunity to foster relationships with your next elected officials. Questions for candidates and FCNL’s perspective can be found at: fcnl.org/documents/641

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Every Church a Peace Church will meet Monday, July 16 at St. Albert Church, 29th St and 32nd Ave S in Mpls. Program: Pastor Daniel Romero will present and lead a discussion on A Faithful Response to Unjust Laws. Potluck starts at 6:30

Voices of the Roses would like the youth of Minneapolis and surrounding areas to help restore the beauty and legacy of the Lyndale Park Rose Garden. Come help prune rose hips, pull weeds, bug-check, cut suckers, and replace roses when they die on Saturdays, 9:00 AM. – 12:00 PM, June 30 – September 15. RSVP to Linda Johnson (612-866-4664)

OFFICE HOURS: Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Thurs and Fri, 10:30-4:00. Phone messages checked daily. Bulletin deadline, noon Thur. Bulletin items can be phoned in to the office, emailed, or written and put in the bulletin file of the blue box.