We support worldwide mission and service projects of the Mennonite Mission Network, Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), and Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS). We join with other historic peace churches in protesting the violence and militarism of our society as well as the heavy dependence of our government on military might to deter aggression among nations.
In the State College area, we support organizations including Interfaith Mission and the Park Forest Day Nursery School. We open our meetinghouse to community support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Each summer, we hold a week-long Vacation Bible School for all ages.
We are working on a joint mission project with Maple Grove Mennonite Church in Belleville. Together we are building a relationship with the Good News Theological College and Seminary in Ghana. Be sure to check out our Ghana mission pages.
Monday, 26 July 2010 00:00
MCC School Kits Mission Project
Our congregation will be collecting items for SCHOOL KITS for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) for the month of August. MCC requests new items only and accepts these very specific items:
For Each Kit
4 spiral or perforated notebooks that are 8.5" X 10.5" with 70 sheets per notebook
4 unsharpened pencils
1 ruler that is flat, flexible and include 12" and 30cm
12 colored pencils
1 large pencil eraser
Please place the items in the basket at the parking lot entrance foyer next to the Food Bank chest. MCC accepts these items without the fabric bags.
If anyone wants to make fabric bags, those can be placed in the basket as well. Further information may be learned at http://mcc.org/kitsGloria Horst Rosenberger.
By participating in the school kit project you are helping MCC share God's love and compassion in the name of Christ by responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice. I hope you can join us in this effort.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 15:16
Sunday, 11 July 2010 20:45
MDS Updates - July 1
CURRENT NEEDS
June 21 - July 31: Skilled Crew Leaders - New Orleans
July - Aug.: Plumber and Electrician needed for new house build in Diamond, LA.
July 30 - Sept. 5 - Caretaker needed in New Orleans Couple with MDS experience is preferred. Duties include cleaning and repair of building and MDS equipment on site.
If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity please call (800) 241-8111 in the U.S. or (866) 261-1274 in Canada.
On November 1, 2009 members from University Mennonite and Maple Grove Mennonite churches met for a joint worship service to celebrate our mission partnership with the Good News Theological College and Seminary in Accra Ghana. The Reverend Humphrey Agogyeram from the seminary gave the morning sermon.
Click on the player below to watch a 20 minute extract of video from the service.
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