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Church Relations Associate Needed

Mennonite Mission Network seeks a Church Relations Associate, preferably in the Newton, KS office. The position is .5 FTE. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of Mennonite Church USA. Responsibilities include scheduling staff and international workers to speak in Mennonite Church USA churches, attending weekly Church Relations Team meetings, and serving as coordinator for local (Newton) events as negotiated with supervisor. Other requirements include good communication abilities, familiarity with computer database use, preferably Raiser's Edge7 software, and ease of answering and speaking on the telephone. This person will be a committed Christian and active in a congregation. For more information, see Staff Opportunities at www.MennoniteMission.net or call Linda Krueger, HR Coordinator at (574)523-3009.

MCC Central States responds to ICE raid in Postville, Iowa

In the raid, 389 undocumented workers were captured and detained.  MCC Central States is providing $1,000 to help cover housing and food costs for families affected by the raid through Cedar Falls Mennonite Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  MCC Central States encourages individuals and congregations to write letters to their US Congressional Representative and Senators advocating for comprehensive immigration reform.  To view a sample letter and for more information on immigration from MCC please visit mcc.org/centralstates.
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MCC Service Program Administrator Needed

Mennonite Central Committee Central States is seeking a full-time Service Program Administrator to oversee programming in the central and northern part of the 16-state region.  Office location is flexible within these boundaries.  Eligible candidates must hold a biblical view of nonviolence and be active participants in a Christian faith community.  A full job description is available upon request.  Please direct inquiries, letters of intent and resumes to Tina Schrag (316.283.2720 or tschrag@mcc.org) by June 20.
 

Volunteer Opportunity

The 2008 Kids Summer Food & Activities Program is ready to “power up” to again provide meals for all Newton children ages 2-18 Mon. – Fri., June 2 to July 18 (not July 4).  This program provided over 9,000 breakfasts & lunches to children and families last summer!  There are many opportunities to support this program and show you care about the future of Newton’s kids - volunteers are greatly needed!

  * Volunteer at mealtimes to set up & clean up, and to be a friendly monitor as children get their food, sit down, & eat. (must be 14+ yrs.) Volunteers eat FREE.

  * Volunteer to help with learning activities - set up and clean up,
    and to be a friendly monitor to help children with the activity
    (must be 14+ yrs.)  We are also looking for people willing to
    share a hobby or talent with the kids.

Volunteer Training is required.  Come on Tuesday, May 27, 9 am, to Peace Connections, 612 N. Main, Newton.  Call 316-284-0000 for information or if  you can't make the training. (Volunteers will sign up for the days they are available at the training.)

Just a reminder that you don't have to volunteer for the entire time all summer - you can do one day a week, one meal a week, one week a month, etc.  We are happy to work around what you can offer!

Support in the way of donations towards the program are also needed - contributions can be sent to Peace Connections designated for the Summer Food/Activity Program.

UPDATE (5-30-08)

Additional volunteer training has been scheduled for the Kids Summer Food & Activities Program.  (Training is required for all volunteers.)  Trainings will be held on June 4, 10 am at South Breeze Elementary, 1020 Old Main, and on June 6, 10:30 am at Sunset Elementary, 619 Boyd.  We are still especially in need of volunteers at South Breeze for Breakfast on all days and for Lunch on Mon., Wed., Fri. and to help with activities on Wed., Thurs., Fri.!
Contact Peace Connections at 284-0000 with questions.

Upcoming Concerts

Hear Sara Thomsen, singer, songwriter, & community choir director, from South Range, WI, in concert Friday, June 6, 7:30 pm, 1200 Boyd Ave. (Trinity Heights United Methodist) as part of Peace Connections' 25th Anniversary celebration.  Everyone is welcome!  A freewill offering for Peace Connections will be received.

On Saturday, June 7, join Sara Thomsen for a "Sing Fest" - create community, sing for fun, nurture your soul!  Thomsen will offer signing workshops for any youth and adults who enjoy singing or want to learn at 10am-noon or at 1:30-4 pm at the above location.  Donations welcome.

Information: Peace Connections at 316-284-0000 or info@peaceconnections.org

KIPCOR News

Western District Conference partners with other non-profit organizations to promote the priorities of our mission.  KIPCOR (Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution) is one way to be "reconciling our relationships to Christ, each other, and the world" (priority #2 for WDC).  Their  newsletter carries information, contact numbers, and articles.  Also, WDC contracts with KIPCOR for special services at a reduced rate when congregations desire assistance, consultation, or professional services.

HOPE Home Repair is a faith-based organization that preserves and revitalizes houses and communities, assuring that homeowners in need (particularly those who are elderly, disabled and low-income families with children) live in warmth, safety and independence.  HOPE Home Repair fills the void left when Mennonite Housing discontinued their home repair program.   The organization’s goal is to make a sustainable impact with people and neighborhoods in partnership with the communities in Harvey and Sedgwick counties.

Your gifts are needed to support the ongoing work in Harvey County.  Many more requests are received than can be acted upon right now – your support would make a difference! 

Opportunity:  Tabor Mennonite is invited to submit a request to be represented on our Board of Directors.   Our Executive Director’s position is expanding to manage the increased activity in our organization and we are currently interviewing new candidates for this position.  If interested, contact Marvin Holck (283-8701)  or Neal Schwabauer (316-284-1011).                       
HOPE Home Repair,  P.O. Box 721,  Newton, KS  67114

Mennonite Association of Retired Persons

Are you over 50? 60? 70? Mennonite Association of Retired Persons welcomes new members from all Anabaptist-related churches. Consider joining for extra encouragement and creative ideas as you head toward or beyond retirement.

MARP brings inspiration and joy to many through a yearly fall retreat and as it celebrates fitness and health with the Mennonite Senior Sports Classic. MARP urges older adults to serve “in Jesus’ name” while at home or during periods of travel. Each year hundreds of members serve with SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older People), sharing life skills and friendship in a variety of locations of need throughout the states and Canada. The MARP board has chosen the motto, “Older Adults Living With Spirit,” and its members are urged to listen to God’s continuing call on their lives.

Currently the quarterly newsletter, PAGES, is mailed to 4500 in 40 plus states. Please join now as a lift to your own “spirit” and to lend your support. The membership fees vary with number of applications and length of membership.

Contact the MARP office for MARP and SOOP brochures
ADDRESS: MARP, 771 Route 113, Souderton, PA 18964; PHONE: 215-721-7730;
EMAIL: marp-soop[at]juno.com.

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