Fwd: PRAISE & PRAYER

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September 2016

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September 2016 PRAISE & PRAYER John 3:30  He must become greater; I must become less. ITEMS FOR PRAISE We praise the Lord for a staff and board of directors who desire to see many lives touched by God at Spruce Lake.  Great summer of ministry at Spruce Lake - lives continue to be changed for Christ!  I am excited to say that at least 10 campers asked Christ to be their savior this summer.  Nine are from Wilderness Camp and one is from Day Camp.  At least 4 campers were baptized; we found out that one staff member was baptized this past weekend at her home church, too!  There were also over 20 re-commitments at WC. Over all, WC and DC served just shy of 1,000 campers this summer.  God truly blessed the summer!  We know of at least four adults that accepted Christ as Lord and Savior at Spruce Lake this summer!    Sib Nafziger Charles, Spruce Lake Board Member and Community and Church Relations Manager Joni and Friends Eastern PA shared the following praises from their three weeks at Spruce Lake this summer!            A dad of multiple children with disability came to know Christ during a Joni and Friends Family Retreat.   Another praise with this one is that the family just moved and one of our JAF volunteers is a pastor of a church very close to where this family now lives and we got them connected.  This pastor has agreed to disciple the dad that accepted Christ.  Love the Body Christ of Working together. Between the three Joni and Friends Family Retreats we had the privilege of serving over 130 families affected by disability.  What a joy to honor, love, and celebrate all these precious families.  Most important we had opportunity to literally be the hands of feet of Jesus to the parents, siblings, and the children/adults with disabilities!                             ITEMS FOR PRAYER Please pray that God would prepare the hearts of the arriving guests for what He wants to teach them while they are here.  Pray for wisdom for each one involved in creating the 2017 Budget.  Pray that we might have the opportunity to point people to Christ through the upcoming Labor Day Weekend Events, Women's Retreat and The Trinity Tour Motorcycle Ride.   We pray that you are growing closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.    In Christ,   Dave Trout Director of Advancement Camp: 800-822-7505 ext.125 Cell: 570-236-1489 Labor Day Music Fest September 3 & 4, 2016 Todd Agnew & Susan Dodge Christian contemporary artist Todd Agnew, September 3rd is the creator of the #1 hit singles "Grace Like Rain," as well as all-time fan favorites like "My Jesus," "In the Middle of Me," and "Your Great Name.".   Sue Dodge, legendary gospel vocalist has been highly visible on the gospel music landscape for many years, appearing with The Gaithers, at the Grand Ole Opry, on The 700 Club and more. She's a four-time DOVE Award winner for Best Female Vocalist and is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame  ...Learn More.   All Concerts are FREE! Women's Retreat September 16-18, 2016 Gwen Smith Come join us for a fabulous weekend with the ladies.  Gwen Smith, speaker, author & gifted musician will lead us in worship and teaching.  Donna Godshall & Jesse Seneca will also be here for breakout sessions.  Come connect with the Lord and meet up with friends.  This is filling fast so don't wait to make your reservations.Click here for more information.   Reservations are filling and we have limited space available.  Please call: 800-822-7505 The Trinity Tour October 8, 2016 Pocono Raceway Spruce Lake & the historic Pocono Raceway have teamed up for exciting laps around the famous "Tricky Triangle." Ride to SL, have lunch and then head to the track to exceed with speed.  Our Trinity Tour offers YOU the opportunity to make lasting memories and support our Outdoor Education Ministry.  learn more here... Sponsorship's Available $250 and $1,000  The Ride is happening soon and we would like to add your sponsorship to our t-shirt.   Please contact me right away!

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Fwd: Franklin Graham Sees Flooded Louisiana

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Date: Tue, Aug 23, 2016 at 4:10 PM
Subject: Franklin Graham Sees Flooded Louisiana
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You can support the efforts of Samaritan's Purse U.S. Disaster Relief as we work in Louisiana.

Email not displaying correctly? See it here » Volunteers Start the Long Cleanup Franklin Graham encourages Louisiana homeowners Samaritan's Purse staff and hundreds of volunteers are already on the ground in south Louisiana to help residents recover from devastating floods. Franklin Graham recently saw the devastation firsthand. More than 90 percent of homes were inundated in parts of East Baton Rouge Parish. "I always believe when people get in trouble you run to them and you help them," he said. "That's what we're doing, we're running to the homeowners here." This recovery will take many months, and more volunteers are critically needed. SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER Please pray for the people of Louisiana and our teams based around south Louisiana as they minister to disaster victims in Jesus' Name. DONATE NOW Share This: © 2016 Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 | Boone NC 28607 | 828-262-1980 | SamaritansPurse.org   facebook.com/SamaritansPurse twitter.com/SamaritansPurse   Forward this email to someone who would be interested in learning more about the ministry of Samaritan's Purse. If you do not want to receive future email updates on the ministry of Samaritan's Purse, you may unsubscribe by clicking here.

Fwd: Twelve Back-to-School Safety Tips

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Subject: Twelve Back-to-School Safety Tips 
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Dove's Nest: September 2016 Newsletter  Facebook Twitter Website Email Donate Twelve Back-to-School Safety Tips for Parents  By Dove's Nest Board and Staff  1. Ask your children how they felt about a new experience at school. Rather than simply asking "What did you do today?" ask "What was your favorite part? What are you most proud of? Did you ever feel unsafe?"  2. Inquire about your school's protection policy, especially if it is a private school. Encourage Christian schools to teach Circle of Grace, a Christian safe environment curriculum for kindergarten through twelfth grade. Read more tips ... Speaker's Bureau Expands to Nine Members Dove's Nest launched its national Speaker's Bureau in January 2015. We are proud to now have nine members from across the country—from Arizona to Oregon to Nebraska to Pennsylvania to Virginia and other states in between. Training topics include developing a child and youth protection policy, guidelines for including in worship persons who have committed sexual offenses, implementation information for the Circle of Grace child protection curriculum, and more. Presentations can be uniquely tailored to your faith community. Read more ... NEW! Protection Policy and Checklist Now Available in Spanish We have added more Spanish resources to our website! In addition to the Spanish Circle of Grace materials and the Spanish version of our church protection policy checklist, we now offer Spanish versions of our school protection policy checklist and our model child and youth protection policy (short version). These documents are foundational to creating a safer church and school environment for children and youth, and we invite any and all Spanish-speaking faith communities to utilize them freely. We are grateful to the two volunteers, Grace Weber and Virgen Robbins, who made this possible. Read more ... Five Ways to Help Your Middle Schooler By Brenda Yoder, Speaker's Bureau Member School is coming up soon, whether you are ready or not. If you have an upcoming middle schooler, both you and your child naturally have fears as a new school year starts. Common fears include ... Read more ... Dove's Nest Upcoming Events through October Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship Boise, Idaho September 10, 2016 North Goshen Mennonite Church Goshen, Indiana September 17, 2016 Deep Faith Anabaptist Faith Formation Conference  Elkhart, Indiana October 6–8, 2016 Shalom Mennonite Fellowship Tucson, Arizona Oct. 16 & Oct. 23, 2016 Herkimer County Department of  Social Services*  Herkimer County, New York October 18, 2016 Western District Conference North Newton, Kansas October 20, 2016 *This training is being funded by New York State Office of Children and Family Services Dove's Nest 5723 N 99th St Omaha, NE 68134 www.DovesNest.net

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Fwd: MWC Info August 2016

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Date: Tue, Aug 23, 2016 at 4:00 AM
Subject: MWC Info August 2016
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August 2016
Peace Sunday 2016 In a world ravaged by violence, it is not easy to be a Peace Church – a church dedicated to the ways of Christ's peace. These ways require much intentionality, persistence and even sacrifice. It is not always certain that Christ's ways of peace will be effective. And yet the author of James reminds us that how we plant our seeds matters. If we indeed want the fruit of righteousness (which is closely related to the principle of justice), we must plant in peace. As a worldwide communion of faith, we will be commemorating Peace Sunday on 18 September 2016. How does your church foster the peace that is so needed in our world? Read more Aguapanela: youth and children drink in curriculum's "faith vitamins" "There is no path, Pilgrim. The path is made by walking." This lovely phrase by the poet Antonio Machado epitomizes my life journey, particularly the two years I sojourned in Colombia. Read more How should Jesus followers respond to the Marrakesh Declaration? Over the past three years, my family has enjoyed friendship with an extended family from Iraq who came to the USA as refugees and asylum seekers. We have enjoyed meals together in our homes, picnics, hiking trips, choir concerts and church services. When terrible events happen in the news, we lament together. Read more CAMCA 2016: Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean Anabaptist Consultation The annual Central America, Mexico and Caribbean Anabaptist Consultation (CAMCA) took place 5–9 July 2016 in the Escuela de Capacitación Adventista Salvadoreña, San Juan Opico, La Libertad, El Salvador. Fifty-nine participants came from México, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Argentina. Read more A life with no sin What comes to your mind when you hear the word hospitality? It usually reminds me of the experience I had when I visited a country in another continent. I thought Colombians were good hosts until a family from a different culture hosted me. It was just amazing: the amount and quality of food they offered, their tangible efforts to make me feel very welcomed, every detail in my room, their questions, their respect and readiness to serve in every possible way. Read more Ministry partner update: ICOMB – August 2016 After the Panama Summit, I met Cesar for the third annual meeting between Mennonite World Conference (MWC) and ICOMB. We discuss matters of mutual interest and concern. We consider MWC to be our "umbrella" global family. We always collaborate so that we don't relate to MB national bodies in different ways, especially if there are problems. Read more Prayers of gratitude and intercession August 2016: Brazil is dealing with an unstable government, trying to recover from economic crisis and preparing for the Olympics, all at once. Pray for the Mennonite churches who are wrestling with how to respond to these political challenges from a biblical, Anabaptist, peace perspective. Pray for wisdom and righteousness as some Mennonites join protests against government corruption. As the Olympics bring people from around the world to Brazil for displays of sportsmanship, pray for integrity among the athletes and fans. Praise God for the opportunity for churches to offer hospitality in the Spirit of Christ. Read more... August 2016: Zimbabwe cries out for restoration. The churches pray for repentance, peace and healing; that the spirit of unity will prevail among the country's citizens and leaders. We pray that the unemployment rate (over 80%) will decrease. We pray for job opportunities, particularly for the young people. We pray for restoration in the economic sector. We pray that poverty will be eradicated. Earlier this year, a dry spell adversely affected crops and livestock in our country; yet the church continues to give thanks because "the Lord your God…goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you" (Deuteronomy 31:6). May the Body of Christ be a refuge for all those who are lost, and may we journey together as we grow in faith, placing our hope in Jesus Christ, the owner of all the silver and gold. Read more... To unsubscribe from this mailing list, click here. Congreso Mundial Menonita Calle 28A No. 16-41 Piso 2 Bogotá, Colombia	Peace Sunday Ways to Give Like MWC on Facebook! Publication sign up MWC updates on Twitter @mwcmm Follow MWC on Instagram @mwcmm

Fwd: Bulletin items for September 4 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

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From: Communications Director <communications@lmhs.org>
Date: Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Subject: Bulletin items for September 4 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
To: Joel Nofziger <communications@lmhs.org>

Message for bulletin editor:

Dear bulletin editor,
Thank you for including the following announcements in your congregation's Sunday bulletin, newsletters or e-mail groups. Also, if at all possible, please post the attached event posters on your church's bulletin boards.

Mensaje al editor del boletín dominical:

Estimado editor del boletín,
Gracias por incluir los siguientes anuncios en el boletín dominical ó semanal, o en sus mensajes a grupos de su iglesia con correos electrónicos. También, si es posible, le pedimos que ponga los afiches adjuntos en algún lugar prominente en su iglesia.

English Version

• Field Trip: The Trail of Greenywalt's Boys—Join Ken Reed in visiting sites relating both to the Mennonite and Scots-Irish communities on Saturday, October 8. Reed will look at how these two groups of religious refugees lived uneasily next to one another. Reed is also the author of the forthcoming historical fiction novel Both my Sons (Greenywalt's Boys) that explores Mennonites during the Revolutionary War. He previously authored Mennonite Soldier and He Flew Too High. Registration for this tour is due September 8. Tickets cost $75 for Society members and $90 for nonmembers. Reserve your spot online at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745.
  
• Annual Storytelling Night—Hear life stories from Charlie Longenecker, former biology teacher at Lancaster Mennonite High School, and Janet Breneman, teacher, writer and pastor, at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 12 at Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Rd., Landisville, Pa. Learn more at lmhs.org.
  
• Pa. German Dialect Classes—Open for registration now! Beginner classes run Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., from September 15 through November 17. Intermediate classes are on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., September 17 through November 19. To register, visit www.lmhs.org/classes or call (717) 393-9745.
  
• Book talk and signing event with Ken Reed—Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for a talk and book signing event with Ken Reed, author of the new novel Both My Sons, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, at 2215 Millstream Road., Lancaster, Pa. Both My Sons is about Mennonites who migrated from the Palatinate in modern Germany to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in the mid-1700s. Reed is also the author of the popular novel Mennonite Soldier, published in 1974.
  

Spanish Version

• Gira: El Sendero de los Muchachos de Greenywalt—Visita con Ken Reed lugares que se relacionan a las comunidades menonita y escocés-irlandés el sábado 8 de octubre. Reed informará sobre cómo estos dos grupos de refugiados religiosos vivieron en tensión cercanos el uno al otro. Reed es también el autor de la novela de ficción histórica a publicarse próximamente, Both my Sons (Greenywalt's Boys) que explora a los menonitas durante la Guerra Revolucionaria. También es autor de Mennonite Soldier y He Flew Too High. Los boletos cuestan $75 para miembros de la Sociedad, y $90 para no-miembros.  Reserva tu lugar en lmhs.org o llamando al (717) 393-9745.
  
• Noche de Cuentos Anual—Escucha historias de su vida contados por Charlie Longenecker, maestro de biología en Lancaster Mennonite High School, y Janet Breneman, maestra, escritora y pastora, a las 7 p.m., 12 de septiembre en Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Rd., Landsiville, Pa.  Aprende más sobre el evento en lmhs.org.
  
• Clases del dialecto alemán de Pensilvania—¡Regístrate ahora! Clases para principiantes se llevarán a cabo los jueves, 7-9 p.m., del 15 de septiembre al 17 de noviembre. Clases avanzadas se darán los sábados de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m., 17 de septiembre al 19 noviembre.  Para registrarte, visita a www.lmhs.org/classes o llama al (717) 393-9745.
  
• Charla y firma de libro con Ken Reed—Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster para una charla y firma de libro con Ken Reed, autor de la nueva novela Mis Hijos Ambos (Both My Sons), a las 7 p.m. el jueves 6 de octubre, en el 2215 Millstream Road., Láncaster, Pa. Mis Hijos Ambos se trata sobre los menonitas que migraron desde el Palatinado en Alemania moderna al Condado de Láncaster, Pensilvania, a mediados de los 1700. Reed es también autor de la novela popular, Soldado Menonita (Mennonite Soldier) publicado en el 1974.
  

Joel Nofziger

Director of Communications

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

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