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Sunday's May 2 - June 13 outdoor worship is online and at West,

Abby Stewart placed third in the 10K at the Mid America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Conference Outdoor Track and Field Meet. All of her hard work has paid off with an All-MIAA conference finish.

Taylor Moorman took 11th place with his partner Brenden at the KSHAA State Tennis Tournament.

Summer is officially here! The weather is perfect for selecting a book from the church library to read by the pool, at the lake, on your porch, or in your favorite easy chair.

The new memorial books can be found displayed on the piano in the Downtown Friendship Room. These books are begging to be checked out, opened, and enjoyed.

THE BOOK OF LONGINGS by Sue Monk Kidd, given in memory of Joyce Kennedy, relates a fictional encounter between Ana and eighteen-year-old Jesus. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict in Nazareth. "Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history."

THE WHITE DEVIL'S DAUGHTERS, the women who fought slavery in San Francisco's Chinatown, by Julia Flynn Siler, was selected in memory of our resident sociologist, Jack Melhorn. The Occidental Mission Home in San Francisco served as a gateway to freedom for thousands of Chinese immigrants who were exploited as prostitutes and indentured servants.

THE FOOD EXPLORER, by Daniel Stone, in memory of Norman Betty, gardener and culinary expert, relates David Fairchild's search for foods that would "enrich the American farmer and enchant the American eater."

TRUCE, by Jim Murphy, in memory of Bob Doudican, relates the truce spontaneously observed on December 25, 1914, between invading German troops and the defending Allies along the battle lines in Belgium and France. The narrative is illustrated with archival photos, and reminds everyone how, "brotherhood and love reach far beyond the boundaries of politics and war."

AN AMERICAN PLAGUE, the true and terrifying story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793, by Jim Murphy, is a book in memory of Coburn VanSickle. The invisible killer roaming the streets of Philadelphia is a mystery, for its cause is unknown, and there is no cure. This book "includes an unflinching discussion of medical details and offers a glimpse into the conditions in American cities at the time of our nation's birth while drawing thought-provoking parallels to modern-day epidemics."

The MBF Trustees currently consist of seven trustees and two Financial Administrators. The committee has identified the need to have a third person to be on deck in case someone is unable to fulfill their duties. There is also concern that there needs to be some succession planning to ensure there is knowledge to fill a Financial Administrator role.

MBF Trustees would like to ask the congregation if anyone may have an interest in learning about the MBF Financial Administrator role. If so, please contact Don Miller, MBF Financial Administrator.

In July and August, worship will draw from Ancient Prayers Anew, as we pray ancient psalms together today. We will welcome Seminarian Kevin Ireland home to preach one Sunday and look forward to Session Sunday at the end of July while Pastor Phyl is away for vacation.   

1.     As of the end of April, 17 Sundays (or 32% of the calendar year) have passed.

2.    Pledges received in April totaled $18,130.22. Loose offering received was $1,220.00.

3.    Operating expenses for April totaled $16,715.79.

4.    We received a check from Wells Fargo for $8,663.84.

5.    Utility cost for April were $1,215.31.

6.    Through the first four months of the year, here are the percentages of budget expended (see the Budget Comparison report for dollar figures).