Fwd: On the Level Announcement for MDS February 2025

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From: Mennonite Disaster Service <ecommunications@mds.org>
Date: Wed, Feb 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Subject: On the Level Announcement for MDS February 2025
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Stories of hope and inspiration from Mennonite Disaster Service

{Click here to view as Webpage} February 19, 2025 Our February edition of On the Level is also now available. Below you will find a short announcement which you can use in church bulletins, announcements, social media and more. Please share this information with your congregation wherever appropriate.  Thank you in advance for helping us share this information. Thank you, too, for your ongoing support and involvement with MDS.  On the Level announcement: Our February edition of On the Level is now available. In this edition, an update on the MDS response to the LA Wildfires and recent flooding in Kentucky plus a recap of our 75th Anniversary celebration last week in Wichita, KS. Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3X9niXI MDS Office in US 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543 USA T: (717) 735-3536 T (toll free): 1-800-241-8111 F: (717) 735-0809 mdsus@mds.org MDS Canada Office 200-600 Shaftesbury Blvd Winnipeg, MB Canada R3P 2J1 T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscanada@mds.org

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Fwd: Support Fairmount with Delicious Ham and Cheese Sandwiches

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From: Fairmount <kirstinp@fairmounthomes.ccsend.com>
Date: Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Subject: Support Fairmount with Delicious Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Support residents in need by purchasing delicious ham and cheese sandwiches! Fairmount, in partnership with Youth for Truth, is hosting a Ham & Cheese Sandwich Fundraiser to benefit the Fairmount Sharing Fund, which provides financial assistance to residents in need. For just $5 per sandwich, enjoy a fresh roll generously stacked with ham and cheese—all for a great cause! How You Can Help: Order for yourself – Simply call 717.354.1800 or stop by the Fairmount front desk to place your order. Sell to others – Family, friends and neighbors can also support this cause! An order form is below to help you collect their orders. Give directly – If you're unable to purchase a sandwich, you can still make a difference by clicking the donate button below to donate to the Sharing Fund. Order Form Donate Now Important Details: Order Deadline: Friday, March 14 Pick up Date: Saturday, April 5, 11:00am – 3:00pm Pick up Location: Just inside the front door of the Wheat Ridge building at 333 Wheat Ridge Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522 Payment Information: If ordering in person, you may pay at that time. Otherwise, all payments are due at pick up. Thank you for your support in making a difference!

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Fwd: Larger footprint — greater impact...

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From: Lisa Hosler, Align Life Ministries <info@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Larger footprint — greater impact...
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

New Ephrata building means more opportunities to save lives!

Greetings! For years, we've wanted to provide ultrasound at our Ephrata location, but haven't had the space.  We currently must refer Ephrata clients to our other locations for ultrasounds. This works for some but not for others — depending on our clients' ability to find transportation.  Unfortunately, some are unable to schedule or keep their appointment. This was the case with Hailey. Hailey came to us abortion-minded due to health issues. Her doctor recommended abortion because he wasn't sure she could safely continue her pregnancy.  Hailey was scared for herself, but also concerned for her baby. When we showed Hailey a video of her baby's stage of development, she marveled at the beating heart and tiny arms and legs. We talked through her options, shared how we could support her, and referred her to another Align location for an ultrasound.  Hailey didn't keep her appointment, and that's the last we heard from her for a while. Fast forward 10 months. We reconnected with Hailey and were thrilled to learn she didn't have an abortion. Both mom and baby were doing well!  Our director asked if she needed diapers, and Hailey said, "I can't believe you asked that. I just ran out and was wondering how I could afford more!" Hailey came in for diapers, and has been receiving parenting education and support ever since.  We praise God for protecting Hailey's health and the life of her young child, even while we were out of touch.  And we praise God for His provision of an ideal building on the square of Ephrata with ample room for ultrasound services. Please consider helping us renovate this new building, estimated at $100,000. We've budgeted $50,000 to cover general operations, and anything given beyond that will go directly toward renovation costs. Let's band together across Lancaster and Lebanon counties to lift our Ephrata services to the same high-quality care as our other three locations. GIVE TODAY Thank you for helping provide life-giving services to young moms like Hailey! In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President P.S. — Do you feel the Lord calling you to serve Align as a volunteer? We need more volunteers to serve our growing number of clients well. Visit AlignLifeMinistries.org/get-involved to begin your volunteering journey. DONATE

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Fwd: March First Friday food drive

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From: Sunny Redcay <sunny@reallcs.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Subject: March First Friday food drive
To: Phil Horning <philandkelly@gmail.com>

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Fwd: Race, walk, and celebrate...

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From: Lisa Hosler, Align Life Ministries <info@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Subject: Race, walk, and celebrate...
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

Secure your spot for Move for Life 2025!

Greetings! Registration for Move for Life 2025 is now in full swing, and we're excited to have you join us on Saturday, May 10 at The Junction Center in Manheim! This is your chance to be part of a fun-filled day of celebration, community, and raising funds to champion life. Choose your path: Enjoy a scenic 1-mile walk or challenge yourself with a chip-timed 5K. After your race, stick around for a festive celebration complete with food, inflatables, and entertainment for all ages. And did you hear? In honor of our 40th anniversary, we're celebrating every "40" registration milestone — whether it's the 40th, 140th, 240th registrant, or beyond — by entering all registrants up to that point into a drawing for a special 40th anniversary prize! There's still time to join this amazing event. Click bit.ly/move-for-life-2025 to register today and secure your spot. Thank you for being a champion of life and the gospel. We can't wait to celebrate with you! In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President DONATE

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Fwd: Mennonite Life Events

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From: Mennonite Life <storyteller@mennonitelife.ccsend.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Subject: Mennonite Life Events
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Please share with your congregation

News & Events February 10, 2025 EVENTS RESEARCH VISIT MEMBERSHIP DONATE Winter Workshop: Fraktur Tulips Join local artist Emily Smucker-Beidler for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of fraktur on Friday, February 21, 12:30–3:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room. Participants will begin with a tulip template and will create a small finished piece in their own style. Smucker-Beidler will also instruct participants how to transform their piece into a personalized bookplate. The workshop costs $130 per person. All materials, including a personal watercolor set, are included. All ability levels are welcome. Pre-registration is required, and class capacity is limited. Register by February 20 at mennonitelife.org/events. Author Talk: Radicals & Reformers with Troy Osborne Mennonite Life will host a virtual author talk with Troy Osborne, author of Radicals & Reformers: A Survey of Global Anabaptist History Thursday, February 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET. Radicals & Reformers traces the origins and development of the Anabaptist and Mennonite movements from their beginnings in Europe through their spread across the globe. Author Troy Osborne will join virtually from Canada. Register for the webinar at mennonitelife.org/events. Saturday Open Libraries at Mennonite Life Mennonite Life joins a global faith community in celebrating the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism in 2025. The library offers a wealth of research materials relevant to the movement's rich history, including church records, history books, and genealogy resources. The Mennonite Life library will be open three Saturdays during the winter: February 22, March 8, and March 22, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The Mennonite Life Museum and museum store will be open as well. All are welcome to visit the library. Use of the library's research materials is complimentary for Mennonite Life members, and $7 per day for non-members. Mennonite Life staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist researchers. Visitors are encouraged to pre-register at mennonitelife.org/events and mention specific research topics in mind. If you feel you have received this email in error, or are no longer receiving bulletin announcements for your congregation, please reply to storyteller@mennonitelife.org to inform us of these changes. Contact: Abby Hershberger Storyteller: Digital & Communications storyteller@mennonitelife.org 717 393 9745 Terms of Service Privacy Policy Unsubscribe © Mennonite Life  2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602-1499

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