July 22, 2018

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM

TODAY

10:00 – 11:00 AM meeting for worship (semi-programmed): Emily Asch, speaker; Dave Bostrom, musician
care of meeting, Gib Pellet; Barbara Mohr (mic)

Quaker reminder: Do not assume that vocal ministry is never to be your part. Faithfulness and sincerity in speaking, even very briefly, may open the way to fuller ministry from others. When prompted to speak, wait patiently to know that the leading and the time are right, but do not let a sense of your own unworthiness hold you back. Pray that your ministry may arise from deep experience, and trust that words will be given to you. Try to speak audibly and distinctly, and with sensitivity to the needs of others. Beware of speaking predictably or too often, and of making additions towards the end of a meeting when it was well left before. (Britain Yearly Meeting Advices and Queries)

Following the closing handshake, we will take time for introductions; there will be a few moments to share joys and concerns; and pre-arranged announcements may be made by the closer or the person who has made the prearrangement. (Preference and general practice is that all announcements be submitted for the bulletin.) Please be sensitive to the need Friends might have to be released so they might go on to planned activities of their day and keep announcements brief.

Today at the rise of worship: new member welcome for Juliet and Ellen. Come warmly welcome them both, learn more about each of them, and celebrate the gifts they bring to the Meeting.

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 10 AM, consider leaving seats near the doors available to those who come into worship after 10.

Read Out of the Silence: Quaker Perspectives on Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Watson reading group this Wed, July 25 at 7 PM in the conference room. No need to read ahead – we’ll read together! One-timers and regulars – everyone is welcome!

John and Carolyn will speak about their experience of the recent Friends General Conference Gathering with those interested next Sun in the conference room at 11:30. Come listen to brief descriptions of highs and lows and get jazzed for attending next year in IA! Read about this year’s plenary speakers at: Robin Wall Kimmerer; Quaker Truth Talks; La’Ron Williams; William Barber; and Baldemar Velasquez.

Come help offer a Loaves and Fishes meal on Mon, July 30th! Join other metro-area Friends along with the Ismaili Community to provide a nutritious meal to families and individuals at Holy Rosary Church, 2424 – 18th Ave, S. Volunteers needed for: 2PM preparation of chili, vegetables, fruit, salad, and rolls; 4:45PM serving food and beverages; and 5:30PM cleaning kitchen and dining area. Donations of fresh or dried fruit also needed. Sign-up sheet on the bulletin table.

Quaker Voluntary Service ITEMS STILL NEEDED: three window air-conditioning units; twin and full size sheets, blankets and comforters; fans; two bike helmets; three u-lock bike locks; large crockpot; 60”x84” tablecloths and placemats; kitchen step-stool and well-performing vacuum. Contact Judith or local coordinator, Sonja (sonja(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)quakervoluntaryservice.org) with offers. For a complete list of needs, see quakervoluntaryservice.org/minneapolis . (Scroll to the bottom of the excel sheet and click on individual rooms.)
Have a van and a willingness to help get bigger items to the QVS house? Let Sonja know! (sonja(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)quakervoluntaryservice.org)
Feeling tender toward this endeavor and want to do more or don’t have items to contribute? Help support this incredible opportunity for Fellows by making a donation at quakervoluntaryservice.org/donate.

Upcoming MFM-community events for your calendar:
~ Quaker Voluntary Service open house – Sat, August 25, 2-4PM, 3241 Park Ave S
~ Ranae Hanson, Diagnosed Body, Diagnosed Earth – Walking Cheerfully Anyway – Wed, August 29, 6:30-8:30PM at MFM
~ MFM Peace and Social Concerns movie night Wed, Sept 12, 7:00PM at MFM
~ MFM school year schedule starts Sun, September 16: 9:00 worship (unprogrammed); 10:15 mid-morning program; 11:15 worship (semi-programmed) and first day school
~ MFM Fall Together – Sat, October 6, all day at a regional park
~ Quaker Voluntary Service Fundraiser – Sat, October 13, 4-8:00PM at Twin Cities Meeting

OTHER HAPPENINGS AMONG QUAKERS

Rhoda Gilman will be honored with a St. Paul City Council resolution this Wed, July 25th, at 3:30 at the St. Paul City Hall, City Council Chambers, rm 310. Betsy Raasch-Gilman will receive the resolution. Public welcome. 15 Kellogg Blvd. W, St. Paul.

The Northern Yearly Meeting is seeking a middle school program coordinator, starting this autumn. The Coordinator is responsible for leading two retreats during the year and for leading the middle school program at NYM Annual Session. Application review begins August 15. See the NYM webiste for the full job description, reimbursement information and how to apply: northern-yearly-meeting/announcements/seeking-nym-middle-school-coordinator

People Camp, August 12-18, a program of Friends for a NonViolent World, 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, 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 .

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Seeing and Influencing Patterns in our Relationships with Death, a healing stories opportunity, will be offered this Fri, July 27th, 9:30AM-noon at the Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave, rm G1, St. Paul. Michael Bischoff (local Friend) along with two others will offer their personal stories. More and to register at hsdinstitute.org/learning-opportunities/adaptive-action-labs/relationships-with-death .

Sing for the Water at Faith Mennonite Church, 7-8:30, this Fri, July 27th. Come to an evening of community singing, poetry and blessing for the water of our rivers and lakes with local song leaders and artists. Water protector Sharon Day will talk about the upcoming Nibi Water fundraising walk along the Wisconsin River to support water protection. Treats after the singing, courtesy of Faith Mennonite Church members. FREE. All ages welcome, 2720 E 22nd St, Minneapolis 55406.

The roses at the Lyndale Park Rose Garden need help! Voices of the Roses seek youth and other lovers of beauty in Minneapolis to help restore the Rose Garden. Come help prune rose hips, pull weeds, bug-check, cut suckers, and replace roses when they die, Saturdays, 9:00 AM. – 12:00 PM, through September 15. RSVP to Linda Johnson (612-866-4664).

OFFICE HOURS
Carolyn VandenDolder, the interim Meeting Coordinator, will be in the office Wed and Thurs 10:30-4 and Fri afternoon. 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.