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Monday, April 20, 2026

Fwd: MDS is hiring, help us spread the word

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From: Mennonite Disaster Service <ecommunications@mds.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Subject: MDS is hiring, help us spread the word
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Make a difference.

Join the MDS team.

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) is expanding our team, and we’re seeking individuals who want their professional gifts to directly support disaster survivors and the volunteers who serve them. If you’re passionate about service, collaboration, and making a tangible impact across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you to explore the following opportunities:

MDS U.S. Executive Director - Lititz, PA

MDS is seeking a visionary, collaborative Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of faithful service and impact. In partnership with the Board of Directors, this leader will provide strategic, spiritual, and operational guidance while inspiring staff, volunteers, donors, and partners. Learn more and apply at: https://careers.northgroupconsultants.com/

Full Time Volunteer Team Administrative Assistant – Lititz, PA

We are looking for a mission‑driven individual with strong administrative skills to support our volunteers and help ensure that disaster survivors receive timely, compassionate assistance. Your work will strengthen the backbone of our volunteer network and help communities rebuild with hope. View the full job description at https://mds.org/employment/. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@mds.org.

IT Manager - Lititz, PA

MDS is seeking a qualified and mission‑focused IT Manager to ensure our staff and volunteers have the technology, systems, and support they need to serve effectively. This role is essential to maintaining secure, reliable tools that empower our work across the U.S. and Canada. View the full job description at https://mds.org/employment/. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@mds.org.

Learn more or apply online: mds.org/employment

MDS U.S.

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

200-600 Shaftesbury Blvd

Winnipeg, MB Canada R3P 2J1

T: (204) 261-1274

T (toll free): 1-866-261-1274

F: (204) 261-1279

mdscanada@mds.org

Mennonite Disaster Service | 583 Airport Rd | Lititz, PA 17543 US

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Fwd: Mennonite Life News & Events

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From: Mennonite Life <storyteller@mennonitelife.ccsend.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Subject: Mennonite Life News & Events
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News & Events

April 20, 2026

EVENTS	RESEARCH	VISIT	MEMBERSHIP	DONATE

Author Meet & Greet with Allan Garber

Join author Allan Garber for a short presentation about To God Alone the Honor on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room. The book provides genealogical information about early Mennonite families in Lancaster County. Allan has updated pages with more genealogical research, which will be handed out free of charge to those who attend the event. Copies will be available for purchase at Mennonite Life after the day of the event. Allan will also be available to answer questions and sign book copies. To God Alone the Honor is available at Mennonite Life and the Mennonite Life online store. This event is complimentary and does not require registration. Find more information at mennonitelife.org/events.

The American Revolution and Mennonites: A Crisis of Conscience

This event is presented by and held at Historic Rock Ford in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mennonite Life and Kenneth Sensenig present “The American Revolution and Mennonites: A Crisis of Conscience.” In 1777, during the defense of Philadelphia, the peaceful Ephrata Cloister became a place to nurse wounded soldiers. John and Anna Baer, Mennonite pacifists, cared for wounded soldiers whose cause contradicted their deepest beliefs. This presentation is part of Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series. Mennonite Life will display material artifacts related to Mennonites and the Revolution. General admission for the lecture is $10 or $5 for Rock Ford Members. Find more information at historicrockford.org/special-events

Author Talk: Little Life Words with Jenny Gehman

Join Mennonite Life for an evening with Jenny Gehman on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room. In Little Life Words: 60 Meditations to Soothe, Center, and Strengthen Your Soul, Jenny Gehman brings life to Scripture with devotionals that meet the reader in the common world. When life comes apart at the seams, words can help hold us together, and the words in this book do just that. Linger long, and they will lodge in your spirit for years to come, soothing, centering, and strengthening your soul. The author talk is complimentary but requires registration. This event will also be livestreamed at Facebook.com/MennoniteLife at 6:30 p.m. ET. Find registration and more details at mennonitelife.org/events.

Library & Archives Notice

The Mennonite Life Library and Archives will be closed Wednesday, April 22 through Friday, April 24 for renovations. We welcome you to visit after the work has been completed.

We're hiring a Storyteller!

Mennonite Life is hiring a full-time Storyteller (Communications and Content Creation person) to compile and tell the stories of Mennonite Life across multiple communication channels: through advertising and social media, at community events, and more. We are seeking an experienced and energetic communications person who can easily design and generate new branded content and represent the organization well at community events. A candidate must have experience with various forms of technology and social media. The person must be able to work collaboratively to ensure consistent branding across three sites and communicate that message to diverse audiences. The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a self-starter who can tell other people's stories well, be able to seamlessly meet deadlines, and take the lead on presenting a consistent media presence.

View the full job description here.

Interested persons should send a resume, one-page cover letter, and a writing sample not to exceed 2 pages to Christa Mylin at director@mennonitelife.org. Persons advancing in the hiring process will be asked to provide 3 references and portfolio samples.

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If you would like to change your contact information or add an email to this list, please reply to storyteller@mennonitelife.org to inform us of these changes.

Contact:

Storyteller: Communications & Content Creation

storyteller@mennonitelife.org

717 393 9745

Mennonite Life | 2215 Millstream Road | Lancaster, PA 17602 US

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Fwd: On the Level Announcement for MDS April 2026

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From: Mennonite Disaster Service <ecommunications@mds.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Subject: On the Level Announcement for MDS April 2026
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April 15, 2026

Our April 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 April edition of On the Level is now available. In this edition, read about the nine new homes in Douglas, Georgia, discover the miracle of riding a bicycle after a devastating hurricane, and a college student explains why he is inspired by the opportunity to serve others.

Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/41yFw6H