From: "Diana Williams" <dianawilliams@mcc.org>
Date: Mar 17, 2017 12:53 PM
Subject: March Church Announcements
To: "Gehman Mennonite Church" <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>
Cc:
| March 2017 Church Announcements No Images? Click here  New Bulletin Announcements Pennsylvania Relief Sale: March 31-April 1 Join us for the 61st Annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale on Friday evening, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg! The sale features the renowned quilt auction, My Coins Count coin collection, Ten Thousand Villages merchandise, delicious food, country and silent auctions, children's activities, and much more! MCC Alumni and Friends are invited to come by the MCC stand at 10:00 am on Saturday for a time of mingling and sharing of your MCC experiences with MCC friends and other alumni. Visit PAReliefSale.org for a full schedule of events.  Responding to Famine and Food Crisis According to the United Nations, the world is facing the largest humanitarian crisis since World War II. More than 20 million people across Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and northeast Nigeria are facing or are at risk of famine. Mennonite Central Committee is working in the area to provide emergency food assistance and increase its response to the crisis. Because of serious conflicts and concerns for safe, unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance, this process is slow and challenging. To donate to MCC's relief fund, which supports MCC's response to this disaster and others, visit mcc.org/learn/what/relief, call 1-888-563-4676 or send a check to MCC, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501-0500.  Open Positions MCC is seeking a Forklift Operator and Maintenance Worker. Assist MCC at the Material Resources Center in Ephrata, PA, in the loading and unloading of materials and deliveries into trailers and shipping containers. Maintenance duties include performing work in the repair and general upkeep of the facility including outdoor work. Intern with MCC as the Summer Service Program Intern in Ephrata or Philadelphia, PA. The intern works in collaboration with the MCC East Coast Young Adult Program Coordinator. The intern will work with Summer Service program participants and partner churches and organizations and is responsible for daily program administration, on site visits, and alumni connections. The intern will also work at program promotion and recruitment. For more information on these and other open positions, visit mcc.org/careers.  Be Part of a Work and Learn Team in Nairobi, Kenya: November 6-14 MCC is looking for a group of around five people who love working with children, can plan a mini vacation Bible school… and are excited about a trip to Africa! The children's programming and supervision of eight youth ages 11-17 and eight children ages 2-8 takes place during the November MCC Africa Team Meetings. The trip is a great way to see some of MCC's East Africa programming as well as do some sightseeing in the beautiful country of Kenya. Group commitment is needed by June. Approximate cost for the entire trip per person is $2,600. For more information, please contact Mimi Copp Johnson at MiriamCoppJohnson@mcc.org. Ongoing Bulletin Announcements Join a One-Day Native American Learning Tour in PA MCC is planning two one-day events shedding light on early Native life and settlements. On April 29, join us in Lancaster County with a special focus on Manor Township. And on May 6, join us in the Lehigh Valley with a visit to the Museum of Indian Culture. For more details, and to register online, visit mcc.org/events. DOWNLOAD AND SHARE: Click here for a poster.  Relief Kits and Comforters Needed MCC is currently requesting donations of relief kits and comforters. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by war or disaster. A handmade comforter provides not only warmth but also a tangible message to people that their needs are not forgotten. For more information on either of these items and other kits, visit mcc.org/kits, or contact the Material Resources Center in Ephrata, PA, at (717) 733-2847 or EastCoastMRC@mcc.org.  Sharing With Appalachia People (SWAP) Seeks Help Summer will be here before we know it, so make your summer plans now to join SWAP in Kentucky. Don't miss out on your chance to serve with this home repair ministry while learning about life in Appalachia. Groups or individuals can volunteer to serve as week-long volunteers. SWAP is also looking for summer staff to serve as job site coordinators and meals coordinators/cooks for three-month assignments. Summer staff are a critical component of SWAP's successful ministry, as they help facilitate the weekly SWAP service groups working on housing repair for low-income persons. Summer staff vary in age from 19 to 70+, and they receive meals, lodging and a weekly stipend for their service. For more information about bringing a group to SWAP or serving as summer staff, visit swap.mcc.org or contact Angela Maggard at AppalachiaAdmin@mcc.org or (606) 633-5065.  Participate in a Meat Canning Event MCC's canning team will visit sites throughout the East Coast region in March, working with volunteers to prepare cans of meat that will be sent around the world. Visit mcc.org/canning to find a canning site near you. Ongoing Resources for Church Leaders Summer Service Grant Money Available Do you have a project or dream that you'd like to see fulfilled in your church/community? How might a young adult of color, aged 18-30, from your church/community help to further that dream or vision in 6-10 week term of summer service? With focus on leadership development, MCC is offering grant monies to churches/organizations who desire to utilize the skills and gifts of their young adults in summer service assignments. To learn about this program and/or request an application packet due March 31, 2017, visit mcc.org/summer-service. DOWNLOAD AND SHARE:  Survey of Church Leaders about MCC's SALT Program MCC's Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program is a one-year international serving and learning program for young adults in the United States and Canada. Since 1981, almost 1,200 young adults have served alongside MCC partners around the world. MCC is conducting a short survey of church leaders to strengthen and improve the SALT program. If you are a church leader who has any experience or is in any way familiar with the SALT program, we would love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to respond to this anonymous online survey: https://mcc_us.formstack.com/  Welcoming Immigrants and Refugees as Neighbors Mennonite Central Committee U.S. decries the executive actions on immigration enforcement taken this week by President Trump as well as actions on refugee resettlement expected later. In our society, rejection of the immigrant—"the other"—still runs deep. By building walls and turning away refugees we ignore Christ's call to care for those in need and to love the newcomer. We encourage you to consider new ways you can welcome immigrants and refugees as neighbors in your community, and to make your voice heard by contacting the White House and your members of Congress. Pray with us for hearts of love toward one another.
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