Thursday, April 30, 2020

Fwd: Designed for community



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From: Joe Hollinger from EMM <joe.hollinger@emm.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 2:24 PM
Subject: Designed for community
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>


Eastern Mennonite Missions 
450 Project
Update on the Moving in Mission Capital Campaign and renovations at 450 North Prince Street
Friends of EMM experience community at 450 North Prince Street prior to renovations.
Designed for community
While construction at 450 North Prince Street has been paused for the past month due to restrictions resulting from the spread of COVID-19, the need for the hospitality center is, perhaps, more apparent than ever. For most of us, the changes of the last six weeks have led us into a time of forced isolation. We have been cut off from our friends and neighbors, our typical daily activities have slowed, and our traditions altered or left entirely undone. Many of us would describe this experience as disorienting, lonely, sometimes hopeless. And this is not normal for us. 

However, many of our brothers and sisters in this community experience isolation as part of their daily lives. Resettled refugees have been separated from their home, families, and neighbors. Those with a lack of connections or education may have a harder time finding employment which can cause feelings of hopelessness. Health issues and difficult family relationships can lead to being cut off from the outside world. 

We were not designed to live lives of isolation. God recognized this almost immediately after creating Adam. Adam was alone, and he could not flourish alone. So God established a new relationship. 

We do not flourish in isolation, but are created for community, and community is the central focus of the hospitality center at 450 North Prince Street. Once the space is completed and ready for use, building community will look like: food being prepared, served, and enjoyed around tables; worship being sung and spoken in groups large and small; walls of division coming down through training sessions and language classes; relationships being built through discipleship and dialogue over coffee; beauty displayed and talent affirmed through art and music. 

The day will come when these things are realized and we are grateful for your participation and partnership. And until that day, let's all be builders of community in our own families, neighborhoods, and churches. 
Pledge now, pay later
Are you excited about partnering in this project but don't feel you can make a cash gift right now? The great news is that pledges can be fulfilled over five years! And for individuals over 70 years old, a new or increased planned gift through a will or estate can also be counted towards our fundraising goal. Talk to us about making a creative gift that can support this exciting project while also benefiting you! 
Breaking news!
As we put the final touches on this newsletter we heard from our contractor, Dale Hoover, that renovation work at 450 North Prince Street is resuming! This is due to an announcement from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf allowing construction businesses to resume work if they follow specific guidelines for protecting workers from exposure to COVID-19. We are thankful!

We'll keep you informed with more details in our next newsletter.

Eastern Mennonite Missions
53 W Brandt Blvd, PO Box 458
Salunga, PA 17538-0458
717 898-2251 | emm.org
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Fwd: Help! I’m Stuck-At-Home and Want to Help!



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From: Align Life Ministries <akanode@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 29, 2020 at 4:31 PM
Subject: Help! I'm Stuck-At-Home and Want to Help!
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Help! I'm Stuck-At-Home and Want to Help!
If that's you, we'd LOVE to have your help!

We are busy serving clients who are in serious need of baby formula and diapers, or struggling with an unintended pregnancy, or earnestly working on parenting sessions or post-abortion Bible studies with their advocates by phone.

Jesus is busy touching lives! Last week we delivered formula to a family with four children – all of whom had COVID-19; the parents were amazed and grateful. A post-abortive woman said, "I used to feel fear and shame. Now I feel joy and strength." And an abortion-minded client chose life for her baby and signed up for our Earn While You Learn program!

4 Life-Giving Ways to Help:

1) PRAY. Fill out the simple form on our website to receive our monthly prayer requests.

2) JOIN the Virtual Walk Run for Life. It's not too late to sign up, gather sponsors, and do a safe, fun activity on your own. Watch our exciting video wrap-up Saturday morning, May 9th. Details below.

3) PROVIDE baby formula and wipes*. Contact Lois at lrhoads@alignlifeministries.org to arrange a safe pick-up at your front door or have items directly shipped to us.

4) GIVE financially to support our critical mission of the gospel and life in our communities.

It's the Home Stretch for Our Virtual Walk Run for Life! 
People are longing for the hope-filled life found in a relationship with Jesus. Help us continue to point people to Him through our pregnancy services, partnerships, and resources.

Here's how:
Register for the Virtual Walk Run for Life today.
Do a healthy and safe activity with your family, and prayerfully ask people to sponsor you.
Email your pictures and 5-10 second video clips to Heather by Friday May 1.
Click here to learn how to earn prizes and medals.

Thank you for getting involved in support of the gospel and life!
Align Life Ministries

131 S 8th St Lebanon, PA 17042
717.274.5128
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Friday, April 24, 2020

Fwd: Jesus Is Not Quarantined!



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From: Align Life Ministries <akanode@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2020 at 9:15 AM
Subject: Jesus Is Not Quarantined!
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Jesus Is Not Quarantined!
We may be restricted by stay-at-home orders, but Jesus is not. It's invigorating to see His unrestrained work in clients' lives! Post-abortion women are encountering Jesus through teleconference calls and Bible studies with our Post-Abortion Services Director.

"I finally get it – Jesus is enough!" one woman said. "Jesus' forgiveness is enough. I don't have to focus on forgiving myself."

Jesus gave another woman courage to read the Surrendering the Secret chapter on fetal development. As she faced her abortion decision and worked through the pain, she said, "The truth has set me free!" from John 8:32.

One woman was angry because she longed to reconcile with her mother, who had pressured her to abort. When she placed that longing – and also the outcome – into Jesus' hands, her anger lifted.

"In Him we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28). May Jesus' unquarantined presence bring great liberty to your heart and home.
Exercise Your Love for the Lord and for Life!

Walks around the block with those we love can help keep us healthy and cheer our souls during these difficult times. These simple acts of fitness can ALSO champion the gospel of Jesus and sacredness of life to those around us.

Connect one of your exercise sessions to a mission for life! Register today to join our Virtual Walk Run for Life.

You'll find lots more details on our website. All gifts support the ongoing, life-giving work of Align Life Ministries.
NEW NEED: Baby Wipes

It's a privilege to provide parents with essential baby supplies during this COVID-19 crisis. If demand continues, we're soon going to need baby wipes – any brand, 70-80 count packs. We also have an ongoing need for Similac Advance powdered baby formula: 12.4 oz cans and Similac Sensitive powdered baby formula: 12.6 oz cans.

If you're able to donate any of these items, please email info@alignlifeministries.org and we'll make arrangements to pick them up from you. We'd also be grateful for financial donations to support this vital service to our communities.
Align Life Ministries

131 S 8th St Lebanon, PA 17042
717.274.5128
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