From: Laura Pauls-Thomas, MCC East Coast <EastCoast@mcc.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 16, 2020 at 9:05 AM
Subject: January Church Announcements from MCC
To: info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>
| January 2020 Church Announcements from MCC No images? Click here   Information for church leaders and congregations: These monthly updates are shared so that you are aware of events and information from Mennonite Central Committee and our partners. We encourage you to share these announcements with your church leaders and congregation through email, a weekly printed bulletin, a monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, your church website, or social media. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. New Bulletin Announcements MCC Thrift Informational Gathering (for Churches in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle and vicinity) Did you know that nearly one-third of MCC's financial support for its relief, development and peace programs comes from MCC thrift shops? Join MCC and your neighbors for desserts and discussion on February 20 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Grantham Church (421 Grantham Rd., Mechanicsburg, PA; follow signs for room A1). Learn from guest speakers what it might look like to start an MCC thrift shop in your neighborhood! For more information, contact Roland Anye, Thrift Shop Coordinator for MCC East Coast, at RolandAnye@mcc.org. Download and share the event flyer Download and share our MCC Thrift guide, "Ten Steps to Getting Started"  Share your story: Postcards to MCC MCC is made up of thousands of people sharing their gifts in their home communities and around the world. And each MCC experience is unique, made up of small moments that tell a larger story. As MCC celebrates its centennial year, we want you to help piece together this story. Upload a photo or video with a short 750-character description, or submit a text-only story. Then, browse through more stories from our MCC community! To get started, visit mcc.org/centennial.  100 stories for 100 years MCC has a rich history of storytelling. For our centennial year in 2020, we've curated a collection of 100 stories that explore the breadth of MCC's work over time. To mark 100 years of sharing God's love and compassion, and your generosity and partnership through the decades, we invite you to explore these stories from MCC's decades of work around the world. Sign up for email highlights or share your own story at mcc.org/centennial.  Paid summer internships with MCC now open! Donor Engagement Intern: The donor engagement intern, with direction from other donor relations staff, will make meaningful connections with MCC's generous donors during MCC's centennial year, an important marker in MCC's history. The donor engagement intern will conduct research and write content that will be very helpful in engaging supporters with MCC, in order to build and deepen their relationships and involvement. This work will be an important contribution to a key initiative of MCC U.S.'s centennial year (2020): the "New Hope in the Name of Christ" centennial fund-raising campaign. Other tasks will be assigned as needed. This is a 12-week assignment beginning June 1, 2020. Orientation & Re-entry Conferences Assistant Intern: The Orientation Assistant Intern will work for 12 weeks during the summer, assisting with orientation and re-entry conferences and related Human Resources tasks. MCC is a people-sending organization that provides opportunities for people to live and serve in the name of Christ. During summer months, Human Resources (HR) and Global Service Learning (GSL) departments lead conferences to orient and welcome back workers. Most, but not all, of the conferences are on MCC's campus in Akron, PA. This is a 12-week assignment beginning June 1, 2020. To learn more or to nominate someone for these positions, visit mcc.org/careers.  Open positions Southcentral PA Program Coordinator (Salaried): The Program Coordinator for South Central PA is responsible for Mennonite Central Committee East Coast (MCC EC) programming and representing MCC in the area of Lancaster County, Reading, Harrisburg and the Southcentral PA area. This is done in close collaboration with the diverse Anabaptist churches and conferences in the area, a local reference committee, and partners. This position also will provide peace and justice education and application as part of the mission of MCC. Packing Coordinator and Material Resource Assistant (Hourly): The individual in this role, based at the Ephrata Material Resources Center (MRC), functions as the packing coordinator and a material resource assistant. The purpose of the center is to process material resources for MCC, involve volunteers in the ministry and vision of MCC, provide educational opportunities for MRC visitors and generate a portion of the MRC budget needs. This individual also functions as a significant contact person for the culturally conservative churches supporting MCC. This position reports to the Material Resources Center Manger. U.S. Accountant (Hourly): This half-time position is part of MCC's Financial Services department and is responsible to the Controller. The primary responsibility of this position is to handle accounting matters pertaining to MCC U.S. and the regions. To learn more and to view more open positions, visit mcc.org/careers. Ongoing Bulletin Announcements Restoring Hope & Dignity: MLK, Jr. Service Day Join Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), in collaboration with Kingdom Builders Network (KBN), on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2020 (January 20) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The City School (Poplar Campus) for a morning of celebration and service as we remember those in prison whom are often forgotten and discarded from communities. We will hear from a panel of community leaders and formerly incarcerated individuals as they share their stories discussing the impact of mass incarceration. For more details and to register, visit mcc.org/service-day. Download and share the event flyer  Work Experience with World Experience: MCC Webinar Are you a young adult (ages 18-30) interested in international service with MCC? Join us for a webinar on January 22, 2020 from noon - 1:00 p.m. (EST) to learn about our year-long, Christian cross-cultural service experience, SALT (Serving and Learning Together), as well as service worker, internship and career opportunities both here in the U.S. and around the world. Register today at mcc.org/service-webinar! Space is limited. Questions or unable to attend? Contact Jenna Villatoro, MCC East Coast HR Coordinator, at JennaVillatoro@mcc.org or (240) 565-3071.  MCC High School Essay and Video Contest Calling all high school students! MCC's annual essay contest is still open for 2020, and we have an exciting change to announce. In addition to essays, we are now accepting short (2-3 minute) videos as well. Prizes of $750 will be awarded for the top essay and the top video. Students are invited to examine one of these three topics: climate change, gun violence or immigration. The deadline for entering is January 24, 2020 and winners will be announced in late March. For full contest rules and more information, visit mcc.org/essay-contest.  Stewardship University 2020 Join Everence on March 7, 2020 at Calvary Church (1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster PA 17601) for Stewardship University 2020. Stewardship University courses invite participants to discover the solutions they need to live a God-honoring life of holistic stewardship. Learn ways your use of the time, talents, money, health and relationships God has given you can enhance and deepen your faith, drawing you nearer to God. For more information and to register online, visit stewardshipuniversity.com. Download and share the Save the Date flyer Download and share the list of courses available in Spanish  2020 Alumni Reunions at the Welcoming Place MCC welcomes alumni to host reunions at the Welcoming Place in Akron, Pennsylvania in 2020 as we celebrate our 100th anniversary. To see if a reunion is already scheduled for the country where you served or to organize a reunion, visit mcc.org/alumni, call 888-563-4676 or contact alumni@mcc.org. Resources for Church Leaders MCC centennial worship resources In 2020, MCC is celebrating 100 years of sharing God's love and compassion with people in the name of Christ. We invite you to use these worship resources as you reflect on God's work of reconciliation in your life, in the church and around the world. Whether your church is planning an MCC-based worship service, taking an offering for MCC or just looking for an MCC story to demonstrate reconciliation, you can get started here. In this packet, you will find a litany of thanks, a historical reading, sermon ideas, stories from MCC's work, children's resources, prayers, videos, giving options and more. Please contact MCC East Coast at EastCoast@mcc.org for any additional resources, including guest speakers. Download the worship resource packet  Ecumenical Advocacy Days 2020 National Gathering & Lobby Day Join Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD) for Global Peace with Justice in Washington, D.C. on April 24-27, 2020 for an important gathering of Christian advocates and activists. Participants will worship, delve deeply into the pressing issues of the day, and lift their voices by speaking truth to power on Capitol Hill. The 2020 theme is ""Imagine! God's Earth and People Restored." At this crucial time in history, EAD will lift up the global crisis of environmental injustice, with special attention to the intersection of climate change and economic injustice. For more information about Ecumenical Advocacy Days and to register for the 2020 National Gathering & Lobby Day, visit advocacydays.org. Download and share the EAD 2020 brochure  Inspire generosity in children with My Coins Count Coins add up. Each year, spare change collected by churches, children and families add up to more than $600,000 for MCC's work around the world. Want to join the fun? Learn more and browse resources for My Coins Count. |
