Pray for the MYF group and youth leaders as they learn and serve in Washington DC during this summer service trip.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100808T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100808T140000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7303 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7303 SUMMARY:Mennos on the Loose DESCRIPTION:On August 8\, RMC will hold its annual \\"Mennonites on the Loose\\" Sunday. That means we will not meet together for worship that Sunday\; there will be no service at RMC. Instead\, we encourage everyone to attend another church that week. We'll be sending out some suggested churches and some groups that you can join with\, or you may want to attend church with a neighbor or friend that Sunday.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T160000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7300 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7300 SUMMARY:Church Life Meeting (and finger food meal) DESCRIPTION:The focus of the August Church Life Meeting is on our church's annual budget. Join the conversation. We want and need your input as we shape the 2010-11 budget.
Before the meeting we'll have a fellowship meal where everyone is invited to bring a dish or two to share that can be eaten with our fingers. This makes it easier to clean up and prepare for the meeting after the meal.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100822T220000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7310 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7310 SUMMARY:MYF Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meet in the youth room at 6 p.m.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100828T023800Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7299 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7299 SUMMARY:RMC Annual Retreat DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all those who have registered! We have a great turnout for this year's annual intergenerational retreat. We'll be at Camp Agape with Roy and Maren Hange providing input around the theme \\"Keeping in Step with Jesus.\\" Roy and Maren are plugged in at Charlottesville (VA) Mennonite Church and will be joining us for the weekend with their family.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T143000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T143000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7311 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7311 SUMMARY:Youth Group leads Worship DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday as the youth lead the service and share about their summer service project in Washington DC.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T160000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7312 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7312 SUMMARY:Children & Youth Sunday DESCRIPTION:The Children and Youth Nurture Commission is hosting a special Children and Youth Sunday. After the youth lead the worship service the Nurture Commission will host a meal for the congregation (it's not a potluck!). At the conclusion of the meal\, the Nurture Commission will lead a short but mandatory training for all adults who volunteer with children and/or youth in nursery\, Sunday School\, MYF\, etc. For those who are unable to attend on September 12\, we will need to find an alternative training date. Thanks for supporting our children and youth in so many ways at RMC!
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7313 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7313 SUMMARY:Women's Meeting DESCRIPTION:Women will meet at Judy T's home at 7 p.m. for fellowship and conversation. Contact Ruth R. or Mary J. if you have questions or want to arrange car pooling.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101003T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101003T160000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7321 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7321 SUMMARY:Fellowship Meal DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to bring something to eat\, but you are welcome even if you haven't brought anything.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101004T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101004T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7322 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7322 SUMMARY:Women's Meeting DESCRIPTION:This month's meeting will be held at Bonnie's. All RMC women are invited.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101016T194200Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7323 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7323 SUMMARY:Peace Booth DESCRIPTION:For over 50 years there has been a Peace Booth at the NC State Fair. Various communities interested in peace have taken a day to staff it. RMC has the first Saturday\, the 16th of October. We are invited to contact Jason to sign up for a few hours to present the peace position to those who visit the fair. There is no game at State that Saturday\, so it will not be so hard to get to the fair.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101107T160100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101107T160100Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7327 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7327 SUMMARY:Church Life Meeting preceded by Finger Food Meal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101218T222000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101218T222000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7340 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7340 SUMMARY:Christmas Caroling with neighbors DESCRIPTION:You are invited to go Christmas caroling around Mordecai neighborhood with residents from the neighborhood. It will be a wonderful time of fellowship and a chance to spread Christmas cheer. We will plan on meeting at Hope Elementary at 6\:20 and end the evening at Parkview Manor Senior Center. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight! If you have any questions\, please contact either Lauren or Helen.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101220T023000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101220T023000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7342 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7342 SUMMARY:Toy/Clothing Offering DESCRIPTION:This Sunday we'll bring together our gifts for the children and their families in Kathy's Growing Together Preschool. Please see Kathy if you would like to help out and have not signed up for an item or two.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101224T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101224T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7341 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7341 SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service DESCRIPTION:We will celebrate the wonder and mystery of God coming among us at our Christmas Eve Service on Friday\, Dec. 24 at 7 pm. The story from scripture punctuated with singing\, and candle lighting followed by refreshments and fellowship make up our worship. Everyone is welcome\; bring your family and friends.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110103T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110103T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7350 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7350 SUMMARY:Women's meeting @Hartmans' END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110109T160100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110109T160100Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7344 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7344 SUMMARY:Fellowship Meal DESCRIPTION:Our Monthly Fellowship meal will be this week
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110213T160000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7335 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7335 SUMMARY:Fellowship Meal\, and Food Offering for Urban Ministries\, Church Life Meeting canceled END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110219T200000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7359 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7359 SUMMARY:Pet First Aid Event DESCRIPTION:A free Pet First Aid Training and Pet Health Fair will be held on February 19th from 1-4pm at Hope Charter Elementary School\, 1116 North Blount Street\, near Peace College in Raleigh. The event is sponsored by Raleigh Mennonite Church\, and will be taught by the Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society from the NCSU Vet School. Please do not bring pets to the event\, but all humans are welcome to come on out and learn how to better care for your furry friends.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110306T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110306T160000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7346 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7346 SUMMARY:Finger-Food Meal followed by Church Life Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110409T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110409T220000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7347 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7347 SUMMARY:MYF Talent Show & Auction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110417T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7348 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7348 SUMMARY:Palm Sunday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110424T224300Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7349 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7349 SUMMARY:Easter Sunday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110507T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110507T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7376 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7376 SUMMARY:Janet's presentation of her time in Sudan DESCRIPTION:Janet's Sudan Presentation. Janet will bring a slide show and comment on the work she was doing as a nurse/midwife in southern Sudan. After that we'll have some time for dialogue and questions. This is a great opportunity to invite friends to learn more on how some members of our community are involved in global humanitarian causes. Bring a snack to share.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110515T160100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110515T160100Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7339 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7339 SUMMARY:Church Life Meeting preceded by Finger Food Meal DESCRIPTION:Finger Food meal followed by Church Life Meeting
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110705T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7386 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7386 SUMMARY:Mennonite Church USA convention DESCRIPTION:The Mennonite Church USA will meet in Pittsburgh\, PA. Check out the website at\:
http\://www.mennoniteusa.org/Home/Convention/Pittsburgh2011/tabid/1441/De...
Finger Food meal followed by Church Life Meeting
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110911T211700Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7401 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7401 SUMMARY:Youth Sunday DESCRIPTION:The Youth will lead the service on September 11\; there will be a catered meal after the service\; there will be annual re-training for all who work with youth.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110918T180000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7390 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7390 SUMMARY:Annual Church Retreat DESCRIPTION:Our RMC Intergenerational Retreat will be held Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at Camp Agape outside of Fuquay-Varina. This year\, Ted Swartz from Ted &\; Co. will be joining us as we learn and grow together. Make sure to mark your calendars. More details coming....
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110928T184900Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111002T184900Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7413 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7413 SUMMARY:Mennonites on the Loose DESCRIPTION:There will be no service at Building for Hope\, our usual meeting place\, on Sunday October 2\,
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111008T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111008T170000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7406 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7406 SUMMARY:Sweet Potato Gleaning DESCRIPTION:We will be gleaning sweet potatoes from a field in Wake or Johnston County for the Society of St. Andrew. Children are welcome to come along and help.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111106T160100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111106T160100Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7338 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7338 SUMMARY:Fellowship Meal DESCRIPTION:Regular Fellowship meal - no church life meeting as originally planned
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T203000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111203T203000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7421 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7421 SUMMARY:Easter Carolina District Carol Sing DESCRIPTION:We will meet at the meeting place of the Chapel Hill Mennonite Fellowship at 531 Raleigh Road in Chapel Hill. Singing will start at 4\:30 pm followed by a potluck at about 6.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111204T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111204T160000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7422 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7422 SUMMARY:Fellowship Meal DESCRIPTION:After our 10\:30 service\, we'll have a Fellowship Meal\; Please bring a dish to share.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T213000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111210T213000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7414 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7414 SUMMARY:Christmas Caroling DESCRIPTION:We will have Christmas Caroling in the area of our church meeting place\, 1116 North Blount at 5\:30 pm with a potluck at 6\:30 pm. at Parkview Manor Senior Center.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111217T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111217T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7424 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7424 SUMMARY:Oh to Sing! DESCRIPTION:Please join us Saturday evening\, December 17 at 7\:00 pm in the RMC downstairs room for a special evening of singing your favorite hymns and songs. This is a special request from Janet\, who will be returning soon from a 6-month assignment in Colombia with Doctors without Borders. She would like us to consider this time of singing as our special gift to Don.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111224T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111224T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7425 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7425 SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service DESCRIPTION:Our Christmas Eve service will be held Saturday\, December 24\, 7\:00 pm at RMC. This is a great service to invite family\, friends and neighbors\, since it includes familiar Christmas carols\, scriptures\, instrumental music\, and a special children's moment. The service concludes with \\"Silent Night\\" sung by candlelight. Please bring a plate of cookies or snacks for refreshments that will follow the service.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120108T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120108T160000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7432 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7432 SUMMARY:Potluck and Brief Church Life Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120109T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120109T230000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7431 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7431 SUMMARY:Women's Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly women's meeting at Bonnie's house.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120211T200000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7428 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7428 SUMMARY:Individual Discipleship Plan Retreat DESCRIPTION:February 10-11 we have planned a retreat based on the Individual Discipleship Plan Guide . We will be hosted by Kevin and Susie. They can accommodate 18-20 people.
Register soon by replying to Duane. Space is limited to 18-20 folks.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120303T220000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7438 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7438 SUMMARY:Annual RMC Talent Show & MYF Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:It is time once again for the Annual RMC Talent Show &\; MYF Fundraiser! The big day is Saturday\, March 3\, starting at 6 pm. There will be acts by youth and adults and both a silent and loud auction of goods to raise money for the high school ladies' service learning trip to the Dominican Republic and the guys' local service learning wilderness trip this summer.
Please contact Erin if you have a talent you wish to share.
Please contact Amy if you have an item to donate for the auctions.
Chili Cook-Off after church on May 20 (before the
Church Life Meeting). So rev up your crock pots and get your best chili
recipes ready. We will be releasing official entry details after Easter.
Our annual picnic potluck at Pullen Park. This year we've also invited residents from Park View Retirement Community to join us for the meal.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120519T032128Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T133000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120610T133000Z UID:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7465 URL;VALUE=URI:http://raleighmennonite.org/node/7465 SUMMARY:Pre-Budget Meeting\, Stewardship Commission @ RMC DESCRIPTION:Pre-Budget Input\: The Stewardship Commissioninvites everyone to participate in a pre-budget conversation Sunday June 10 - 9\:30-10\:15 AM. (Sunday School will not be meeting.) Before we begin to formulate thechurch budget for next year\, we want your input. This will be especially important this year because we are anticipating that we'll have less money to spend next year. You may recall that contributions are running about $10\,000 below what we expected for this year. Of course this could change\, but we currently think we may need to reduce some spending to balance the budget next year.
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