Fwd: PAID IN FULL

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From: Spruce Lake <slr-mkt@sprucelake.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Subject: PAID IN FULL
To: philandkelly@gmail.com

Praise be to God!

For you were bought with a price, therefore glorify God! Once again not by our works, but by the Lord's doing Spruce Mountain is PAID IN FULL!   Thank you to ALL who heard God's call and provided. Come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the  Rock of our Salvation.  Psalm 95:1

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Fwd: Strawberry pie, quilts and fun!

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From: Brian Snader, MCC East Coast <briansnader@mcc.org>
Date: Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 6:30 AM
Subject: Strawberry pie, quilts and fun!
To: Phil Horning <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Support MCC at the PA Relief Sale No Images? Click here   Join us next week at the Pennsylvania Relief Sale supporting MCC!   When: March 31 & April 1, 2017 Friday: 4 - 9 p.m. Saturday: 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Farm Show Complex 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110   Auctions featuring handmade quilts, furniture, original artwork and much more Delicious treats including strawberry pie Children's activities Ten Thousand Villages merchandise and other artisan displays And more! MCC Alumni & Friends Gathering: Come by the MCC booth on Saturday at 10 a.m. for a time of mingling and sharing of your MCC experiences with other friends and alumni. Feel free to purchase a snack and beverage in support of our relief sale vendors and bring them along. Visit PaReliefSale.org for additional details and a complete schedule of events. More Information and Complete Schedule   MCC East Coast 900 East Howell Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 Thank you for your support of MCC! Like Tweet Share Forward Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Fwd: Bulletin Items for March 26 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

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From: Communications Director <communications@lmhs.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 10:07 AM
Subject: Bulletin Items for March 26 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
To: Joel Nofziger <communications@lmhs.org>

Message for bulletin editor:

Dear bulletin editor,

Thank you for including the following announcements in your congregation's Sunday bulletin, newsletters or e-mail groups. New events are highlighted. Also, if at all possible, please post the attached event posters on your church's bulletin boards.

Mensaje al editor del boletín dominical:

Estimado editor del boletín,

Gracias por incluir los siguientes anuncios en el boletín dominical ó semanal, o en sus mensajes a grupos de su iglesia con correos electrónicos. Los nuevos anuncios están resaltados. También, si es posible, le pedimos que ponga los afiches adjuntos en algún lugar prominente en su iglesia. 

English Version

• Lancaster Family History Conference—The Thirty-eighth Annual Lancaster Family History Conference presents "New Arrivals in a New Land: A Tribute to Our 1717 Immigrant Families" with a keynote by John L. Ruth. It takes place from May 18-20 at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center. Register at http://www.lmhs.org/events/history-conference/.
• Bicycle Tour of Native American Sites—Catch the fresh air and learn about Native Americans in Lancaster County with a bicycle tour in Conestoga starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 with the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. Manor Township was home to numerous settlements of Native Americans. Participants will explore these sites on a 16-mile bike hike. Bikers will hear storytellers talking about this saga at 14 stops along the way. Registration costs $30, $20 for students. Register by May 6 at http://www.lmhs.org/events/field-trips/ or by calling (717) 393-9745.
• Moving into the City, Moving out of the City: What Makes People Move—Join the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at Jesucristo es el Señor (New Holland Spanish Mennonite Church), 24 N Roberts Ave, New Holland, PA, at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 3, for an evening looking at migration. Steve Nolt, Senior Scholar at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, will explore the movement of Lancaster Mennonites from the country into the city in the 50s and 60s. Christine Baer of Church World Service, will lead an accompanying panel discussing the current movement of Mennonite-connected immigrants from the city to the country.
• Native American Beading Class—Come to the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum for a folk art class on Native American beading on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Native Americans used trade beads to decorate clothing and create jewelry. Beading will be taught by Native American, Lynda Jarsocrak. Students will make a simple project. Register online at hansherr.org or by calling (717) 464-4438. Registration costs $30 and is due April 7.

Spanish Version

• Conferencia Genealógica de Lancaster—La 38^va Conferencia Genealógica de Lancaster presenta "Recién Llegados a Una Nueva Tierra: Tributo a Nuestras Familias Inmigrantes del 1717" con John L. Ruth como orador principal. La conferencia se llevará a cabo del 18 al 20 de mayo en el Lancaster Farm and Home Center. Regístrate en http://www.lmhs.org/events/history-conference/. 
• Gira en Bicicleta a Sitios Históricos Nativoamericanos—Disfruta del aire fresco y aprende sobre los natiovamericanos del Condado de Lancaster en una gira en bicicleta por el área de Conestoga empezando a las 8 a.m. el sábado 13 de mayo con la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Lancaster. La municipalidad de Manor era hogar de poblaciones numerosas de nativoamericanos. Participantes en la gira explorarán estos lugares en esta gira de 16 millas. Los ciclistas escucharán a cuentistas en 14 paradas por el camino. La matrícula cuesta $30, $20 para estudiantes. Inscríbete para el 6 de mayo en http://www.lmhs.org/events/field-trips/ o llamando al (717) 393-9745.
• Movidas a la Ciudad y Fuera de la Ciudad: ¿Qué Motiva a la Gente a Mudarse?—Ven a la Iglesia Menonita Jesucristo es el Señor (24 N Roberts Ave, New Holland, PA) a las 7 p.m. el lunes 3 de abril para una noche donde se explorará la migración. Steve Nolt, Académico Principal en el "Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies," discutirá el movimiento de menonitas del campo a la ciudad en los 1950 y 1960. Christine Baer de Church World Service, dirigirá un panel discutiendo el movimiento actual de la ciudad al campo de inmigrantes conectados a los menonitas.   
• Clase para Enhebrar Cuentas Joyas Nativoamericanas—Ven a la Casa Museo de Hans Herr del 1719 para una clase de arte folclórico para enhebrar cuentas nativoamericanas el sábado 22 de abril de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. Los nativoamericanos usaban cuentas para el trueque, para adornar ropa, y para hacer joyas. Lynda Jarsocrak, nativoamericana, enseñará la clase. Los estudiantes harán un proyecto sencillo. Matricúlate para el 7 de abril en hansherr.org o llamando al (717) 464-4438. La registración cuesta $30. 

Joel Nofziger

Director of Communications

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

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Fwd: MWC Info: Dialogues on baptism; Congolese counter violence

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From: Mennonite World Conference <bogota@mwc-cmm.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 6:15 AM
Subject: MWC Info: Dialogues on baptism; Congolese counter violence
To: Phil & Kelly Horning <philandkelly@gmail.com>

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Transformed by the Word In the midst of the many Reformation commemoration celebrations, especially in Europe, it's important to remember that the Anabaptists also emerged within the context of the Reformation and were decisively shaped by its rediscovery of the Bible as an authority for Christian faith and life. Read more Songs, sermons and saucers Music from other cultures, Scripture readings on a common theme, shared food and special offerings characterize World Fellowship Sunday, a celebration of Anabaptist family in Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches around the world 22 January 2017. Read more Congolese counter violence with prayer and workshops In late 2016, leaders from the Mennonite national churches in DR Congo requested prayer from Mennonite World Conference because presidential elections had been postponed, exacerbating tensions between citizens and government. Some incidents of violence occurred before the intended election date, but destruction was less than had been anticipated. Read more Dialogues on baptism close with learning and prayer Representatives of the Catholic Church (Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity), the Lutheran World Federation, and the Mennonite World Conference met in Augsburg, Germany, 9–14 February 2017, for the fifth meeting of the Trilateral Dialogue Commission on Baptism. The meeting in Augsburg concluded a five-year dialogue process. Read more From a broken leg to a mended heart I accepted Jesus when I was 19. I got baptized on Christmas Day in 1996. Since then, my life has totally changed. I always want to live my life with my Saviour, Jesus Christ. When I got baptized, I was so happy and filled with joy to be able to start the new life that God gave me. Read more World Fellowship Sunday 2017: Songs, sermons and saucers Photos: "We remember that 500 years ago, brave men and women, motivated by the real teachings of Jesus, decided to follow him even though that action cost them their lives, says Oscar Suarez, member of Iglesia Menonita de Ibagué (Ibagué Mennonite Church), Colombia. Read more Prayers of gratitude and intercession March 2017: "I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now" (Philippians 1:3–5). Praise the Lord for church workers called to serve brothers and sisters around the world. Getting visas is becoming increasingly challenging in many countries; pray that God would open doors to allow this cultural exchange to continue to enrich those who go and those who welcome cross-cultural workers. Read more... March 2017: MWC Deacons Commission secretary Henk Stenvers, who visited Anabaptist churches in Ecuador in January 2017, calls for prayer for Ecuador. The cities of Manta and Portoviejo were particularly affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the country in April 2016, killing hundreds and injuring thousands; pray for the congregations who are bringing material aid and trauma healing strategies to assist people affected by the disaster. Pray also for members of Iglesia Evangélica Menonita Ecuatoriana (IEME) who lost homes and family in the disaster. Read more... To unsubscribe from this mailing list, click here. Congreso Mundial Menonita Calle 28A No. 16-41 Piso 2 Bogotá, Colombia	Courier: Joyous hope and faith Ways to Give Ministry partner update: ICOMB – March 2017 Like MWC on Facebook! Publication sign up World Fellowship Sunday

Fwd: Bulletin Announcement

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From: Lancaster Mennonite School <hillerg@lancastermennonite.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 8:21 AM
Subject: Bulletin Announcement
To: info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org

REVISED BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Dear church bulletin editor: The previously-sent announcement about the MCCL Spring Concert Series contained the wrong date for the concert at Chiques Church of the Brethren. Please note that this public concert is Sunday, April 30. Please place the following announcement in your church bulletin or other means of communicating with your congregation. The Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster is open to children from all denominations and is sponsored by Lancaster Mennonite School as a service to the community. Thank you for your help. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT 2017 Children's Choir Spring Concert Series Scheduled The 150-voice Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster will perform its spring concerts series at the following locations:  4  p.m. Sunday, April 9, at Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird in Hand; 6:30 p.m. Saturday,  April 22, at Lititz Moravian Congregation, Lititz;  4  p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, Leola (with the youngest MCCL section,Prelude Music);  and 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Chiques Church of the Brethren, Manheim. The choir's repertoire reflects the musical diversity of the Church around the world and through time. All the concerts are open to the public. Tickets are not required, but a freewill offering will be received.   Lancaster Mennonite School  2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602 717-509-4459 / www.lancastermennonite.org STAY CONNECTED:

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Fwd: MWC Info: Dialogues on baptism; Congolese counter violence

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From: Mennonite World Conference <bogota@mwc-cmm.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 5:15 AM
Subject: MWC Info: Dialogues on baptism; Congolese counter violence
To: Gehman Mennonite Church <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

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Transformed by the Word In the midst of the many Reformation commemoration celebrations, especially in Europe, it's important to remember that the Anabaptists also emerged within the context of the Reformation and were decisively shaped by its rediscovery of the Bible as an authority for Christian faith and life. Read more Songs, sermons and saucers Music from other cultures, Scripture readings on a common theme, shared food and special offerings characterize World Fellowship Sunday, a celebration of Anabaptist family in Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches around the world 22 January 2017. Read more Congolese counter violence with prayer and workshops In late 2016, leaders from the Mennonite national churches in DR Congo requested prayer from Mennonite World Conference because presidential elections had been postponed, exacerbating tensions between citizens and government. Some incidents of violence occurred before the intended election date, but destruction was less than had been anticipated. Read more Dialogues on baptism close with learning and prayer Representatives of the Catholic Church (Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity), the Lutheran World Federation, and the Mennonite World Conference met in Augsburg, Germany, 9–14 February 2017, for the fifth meeting of the Trilateral Dialogue Commission on Baptism. The meeting in Augsburg concluded a five-year dialogue process. Read more From a broken leg to a mended heart I accepted Jesus when I was 19. I got baptized on Christmas Day in 1996. Since then, my life has totally changed. I always want to live my life with my Saviour, Jesus Christ. When I got baptized, I was so happy and filled with joy to be able to start the new life that God gave me. Read more World Fellowship Sunday 2017: Songs, sermons and saucers Photos: "We remember that 500 years ago, brave men and women, motivated by the real teachings of Jesus, decided to follow him even though that action cost them their lives, says Oscar Suarez, member of Iglesia Menonita de Ibagué (Ibagué Mennonite Church), Colombia. Read more Prayers of gratitude and intercession March 2017: "I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now" (Philippians 1:3–5). Praise the Lord for church workers called to serve brothers and sisters around the world. Getting visas is becoming increasingly challenging in many countries; pray that God would open doors to allow this cultural exchange to continue to enrich those who go and those who welcome cross-cultural workers. Read more... March 2017: MWC Deacons Commission secretary Henk Stenvers, who visited Anabaptist churches in Ecuador in January 2017, calls for prayer for Ecuador. The cities of Manta and Portoviejo were particularly affected by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the country in April 2016, killing hundreds and injuring thousands; pray for the congregations who are bringing material aid and trauma healing strategies to assist people affected by the disaster. Pray also for members of Iglesia Evangélica Menonita Ecuatoriana (IEME) who lost homes and family in the disaster. Read more... To unsubscribe from this mailing list, click here. Congreso Mundial Menonita Calle 28A No. 16-41 Piso 2 Bogotá, Colombia	Courier: Joyous hope and faith Ways to Give Ministry partner update: ICOMB – March 2017 Like MWC on Facebook! Publication sign up World Fellowship Sunday