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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.
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010 00:00 |
Mennonite Disaster Service Update for January 28, 2010
CURRENT NEEDS
An Office Manager is needed from Mar. 1 to Apr. 3 in Diamond, LA and in Dulzura, CA from Feb. 25 to Apr. 3. Office Managers are responsible for bookkeeping and general office duties. If you are interested and have computer skills, please call (800) 241-8111 in the US or (800) 261-1274 in Canada.
We are forming a list of skilled volunteers interested in serving in American Samoa. For more information, check our website or call (800) 241-8111.
IMPORTANT ALL-UNIT REGISTRATION
Time is running out to register for the All-Unit meeting. If you plan to attend the meeting in Saskatoon on Feb. 12 and 13, registration is due immediately.
Please note, the mailing address for All-Unit Meeting registration forms is printed incorrectly on the form. All U.S. Residents should mail their form to MDS 2010, 1018 Main St., Akron, PA 17501. Please note this correction.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 17:22 |
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Monday, 25 January 2010 00:00 |
Help Needed with Haiti Relief Kits
The women of UMC are asking members to respond to MCC's request for relief kits for Haiti. MCC has set a goal for 20,000 kits. Can you help us collect enough items to make up a 100 kits?
Please bring your items to the church in the next three weeks.
- 4 lg. bars bath soap (leave wrapping on)
- 1 plastic bottle shampoo (13 or 24 oz plastic bottle in resealable plastic bag)
- 4 lg. bars laundry sop (Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands)
(Fels Naphta laundry soap is available at Weis Market, Westerly Parkway. It is not with other laundry products but with the bath soaps. Bottom shelf way over to the right.)
- 1 squeeze tube toothpaste (minimum 6 oz. Leave in box)
- 4 adult size toothbrushes - (leave in packaging)
- 4 new bath towles - med. wt. dark and bright colors suggested
- 2 wide tooth combs - 6 to 8 inches
- 1 fingernail clipper
- 1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40 - assorted)
- 1 pkg. sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi)
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 08:49 |
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Thursday, 14 January 2010 16:00 |
MCC to Respond to Haiti Earthquake - Donations Welcome
Click here to read about the Mennonite Central Committee's response to the recent disaster in Haiti.
You can make an online donation to support the relief effort.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 07 February 2010 13:46 |
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Saturday, 03 October 2009 13:11 |
Mennonite Central Committee is Responding to Asia Disasters
Many of you attend congregations that would like to know how MCC is responding to the Asia Disasters. We greatly appreciate your sharing this information Sunday if possible. We realize many church bulletins have already been printed; we are suggesting you share the following text in prayer or announcement time or as an e-mail message, if appropriate. Thank you for your consideration of this request and your ongoing support of MCC's work around the world as we work together to Care in the name of Christ.
You can help victims of Asia disasters through MCC
Working with the local Mennonite church and other trusted partners, Mennonite Central Committee is meeting human needs following the devastation of recent earthquakes in Indonesia and Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines and Vietnam. MCC has committed an initial $100,000 to the effort and welcomes your gifts of money to meet immediate emergency needs and support recovery efforts. Contributions may be made at any MCC office; online at mcc.org/donate; or by calling toll free 1-888-563-4676. Please designate gifts for "Asia Disasters." Keep watching our website, mcc.org/asiadisasters/, for updated information. We invite your prayers for people affected by the disasters throughout Asia.
Larry Guengerich
Mennonite Central Committee East Coast
Communications Coordinator
(717) 738-0885
(717) 682-3128 (Mobile)
SKYPE: guengerichlr
http://www.mcc.org/news |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 December 2009 12:58 |
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