| Greetings from MWC! This e-newsletter is being sent to churches and individuals in Central PA to keep you informed of events related to PA 2015, the 16th Assembly of MWC which will be held in Harrisburg, PA July 21-26, 2015. Please help us spread the word, either by including some of these announcements in your church bulletin, or by forwarding to persons who may be interested. – Lynn Roth, MWC North America Representative
MWC Global Assembly: The Global Church has registered – Have you? Registration numbers from Africa, Asia, and Latin America are exceptionally strong. It's not too late to join the growing North American representation to welcome our international brothers and sisters. Register today at https://www.mwc-cmm.org/pennsylvania-2015
Opportunity For Local Congregations and Regional Conferences To Share A Display at MWC Global Assembly: There are many worthy and inspiring examples of daily life and ministry that will nurture seeds of faith at this global church gathering. Does your congregation or regional conference have an innovative ministry or other exciting experiences to share? Please share it as a visual display in the North American tent in the Global Church Village at Mennonite World Conference, July '15. To reserve a spot for your display or for more information, email Kate Kooker, North American Display Coordinator at: KateKooker@mwc-cmm.org Kindly respond before June 15.
Performance opportunities at MWC Assembly Gathered: The Global Church Village (GCV) provides a chance to learn about the global Church by featuring continental displays of church life and culture, live performances, and storytelling. Talent from around the world is needed for the afternoon live performances on the GCV stage. If you are a singer, musician, dancer, or story-teller who is registered for the Assembly, you are welcome to apply to share your talents in the Global Church Village. If you would like to perform, and have already registered, send a brief description of your talent and a link to your performance video to AndreaGeiser@mcc.org. Story-tellers should send their information to LynnAMiller@juno.com. If you still need to register for the Assembly, go to https://www.mwc-cmm.org/pennsylvania-2015
MWC Assembly bulletin inserts available: Mini-posters/bulletin inserts featuring Assembly speakers and the international music ensemble can be found at www.mwc-cmm.org/bulletins. Please post, forward, or print and distribute to your congregation and beyond.
Host MWC Assembly guests in your church on July 26, 2015: On July 26, Assembly participants will "scatter" and worship in area churches. If your church is within (approximately) 60 miles driving distance from Harrisburg, consider inviting a group of Assembly guests to worship with your congregation and enjoy a fellowship meal together. For more info, contact George Stoltzfus at geobs@verizon.net
MWC takes Assembly registrations "on the road": MWC staff are eager to update your congregation on planning for PA 2015, the 16th global Assembly of Mennonite World Conference. They are available to provide a short update, answer questions, and provide assistance with registrations. If your congregation is interested in providing a 3-5 minute time slot on a Sunday morning for Assembly updates, with possible time after the service for assistance with registrations, please contact MennoniteWorldConference@mwc-cmm.org Staff are also available at other times that may be more convenient to your congregation.
MWC Assembly Announcements especially for our friends in the Lancaster, PA area: - On Tues., June 2, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Isaac's at The Shoppes at Greenfield will hold a "Community Night" fundraiser benefitting PA 2015, Mennonite World Conference's global Assembly. Twenty five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to help support the Assembly. MWC staff will be on site to answer questions. Dine-in, takeout, and online orders (www.isaacsdeli.com) are all eligible. Use coupon code FUND for online orders. For dine-in and takeout orders, use the fundraiser flyer/coupon that may be obtained on site from MWC staff, or request a printable PDF by contacting Pennsylvania2015@mwc-cmm.org
- TAKE THE BUS TO MWC: Ride, don't drive! Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is contracting with Perkiomen Tours to rent two air-conditioned buses (52-passenger coaches) to provide transportation between MCC's Akron office and Mennonite World Conference (MWC) daily, July 21-25. The second bus will be available to the public IF there is enough interest. You can reserve for individual trips, or for the whole week. Buses will depart Akron at 2 p.m. Tuesday for the 4 p.m. opening service, and leave the Farm Show Complex to return at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday buses will leave daily at 8:30 a.m. and return at 8:45 p.m. (immediately after the close of the evening program). Cost for the coach comes to $9 per person per trip, or $17 per day (two trips, going and returning), including driver gratuity. Using the bus will mean many fewer cars driving to Harrisburg that week, and you can visit, rest and read on the bus and be dropped off right at the conference entrance! We need to know your interest, and for which trips, by May 31, as buses need to be reserved by June 1. Please contact Tina Mast Burnett at MCC by May 31: TinaBurnett@mcc.org; 717-859-1151, ext. 60330.
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