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From: Mennonite Central Commitee East Coast <eastcoast@mcc.org>
Date: Tue, May 19, 2015 at 1:46 PM
Subject: MCC East Coast Church Announcements
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May 19, 2015 New bulletin announcements MCC's response to Nepal earthquakes     MCC is providing humanitarian assistance to people in Nepal affected by recent earthquakes. We continue to request donations and ask that you join us in our prayers for the people of Nepal. For up to date information about MCC's response, please visit mcc.org.   Download a poster or bulletin insert to share with your congregation.  BikePA2015 benefiting MCC      From September 19-23, 2015, join 40-50 other riders for a three day bicycle road tour through the beautiful forest and farmland of central Pennsylvania. The ride benefits Mennonite Central Committee's health work in Nigeria. Please visit http://tristatesale.org/BikePA2015.html for more details and to register. Pipeline to prison learning tour organized by MCC      From September 20-26, 2015, join Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) staff and partners for a week-long learning tour focusing on the challenges and complexities of the U.S. criminal justice system. Based in Lancaster County, Pa., the tour will include day trips to Philadelphia, Reading, Lancaster and Harrisburg. Participants will journey from the local community level through the criminal justice system, learning about law enforcement, sentencing, incarceration and re-entry. All who are interested in learning about disparities in the justice system, including those working in or seeking to develop a prison/re-entry ministry, are welcome. For more information, visit mcc.org/get-involved/events or contact Chantelle Todman Moore, MCC East Coast Philadelphia program coordinator, at 267.358.8208 or chantelletodmanmoore@mcc.org.   Ongoing bulletin announcements MCC relief and hygiene kits  Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has an urgent need for relief and hygiene kits. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by war or disaster. Hygiene kits give people the supplies they need to stay healthy. In times of need, these kits provide basic necessities like towels, bar soap, toothbrushes and nail clippers, while also reminding people their needs are not forgotten. Visit mcc.org/kits or call 717-733-2847 for more information. *Note* To easily cut and paste announcements into your church communications, find a word doc version by clicking here Quick Links Donate Serve Advocate Contact Us mcc.org

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