CMC Community & Churchwide News – August 1, 2019 EVENTS August 4-9 - MCC Great Lakes for a week-long Pipeline to Prison Based in Goshen, Ind., the tour will focus on the challenges and complexities of the U.S. criminal justice system and include day trips to South Bend, Elkhart, and Bunker Hill, Ind. Participants will journey from the local community level through the criminal justice system, learning about law enforcement, sentencing, incarceration and re-entry. All who are interested in learning about disparities in the justice system, including those working in or seeking to develop a prison/re-entry ministry, are welcome. For more information and registration visit mcc.org/gl-pipeline-to-prison or contact Juan Sebastian Pacheco Lozano at JuanPacheco@mcc.org or 574-534-4133.

Agosto 4 al 9 de 2019 - Participa junto a MCC Great Lakes en el Tour de Aprendizaje de una semana al que llamamos Pipeline to Prison/La ruta hacia el encarcelamiento Basado en Goshen, IN. el tour se enfocará en los desafíos y las complejidades del sistema de justicia criminal de los Estados Unidos, e incluirá viajes de un día a South Bend, Elkarth y Bunker Hill, Ind. Los participantes obtendrán un mejor entendimiento del sistema de justicia criminal y su conexión con el nivel local o comunitario. Aprenderán acerca de el cumplimento de las leyes, los procedimientos de sentencia, el encarcelamiento y posterior re entrada a la sociedad. A todos y todas quienes estén interesados en aprender sobre las disparidades del sistema de justicia, incluyendo aquellos buscando implementar trabajo de ministerios carcelarios, así como de re ingreso son bienvenidos. Para más información sobre el registro visite mcc.org/gl-pipeline-to-prison o puede contactar a Juan Sebastian Pacheco Lozano al correo JuanPacheco@mcc.org o llamar al teléfono 574-534-4133.

August 15, MCC Annual Fundraising Banquet August 15, 2019 at the Essenhaus In Middlebury, or by purchasing individual tickets to attend. This year, the Grace*ful Singers will perform, and the speaker will be Ron Byler, Execu­tive Director of MCC U.S. We especially invite members of Sunday School classes and small groups to consider purchasing tables or tickets and attending together as a fun social event that also helps the Sale. Those wishing to purchase tickets ($30) or host a table of eight ($200) can call 888-503-8559 by August 1, or return the form online at Church & Misc Info — Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale to P.O. Box 243, Goshen IN, 46527-0243. Proceeds go to support Sale expenses. With the MCC Sale fast approaching, continue collecting money for My Coins Count. MCC has available individual quarter collectors and church quarter collectors. Our goal this year is $200,000. Contact John Martens at johnmccsale@gmail.com for information and for creative ways to collect quarters. August 18 at 3 p.m.- Benefit concert to raise money for healthcare services The Evergreen Singers, a choir of 35 people age 50 and older, will present a concert to benefit the Center for Healing & Hope on Sunday, August 18, at 3 pm, at the Plymouth United Church of Christ, 902 S. Main Street in Goshen. The performance will include a variety of hymns and a performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Ave Verum." This year's concert will also feature the Jennings Orchestra, a 12-member senior group. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Center's medical care for uninsured people and advocacy programs for our immigrant neighbors. Learn more about the Center for Healing & Hope at chhclinics.org September 27-29, Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale The 2019 Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale is coming up on September 27 & 28, supporting the relief, development and peace work of the Mennonite Central Committee. This means it's time again to ramp up collections with the children and adults in your congregation for My Coins Count! The focus again this year will be on providing water resources to vulnerable people around the world. This work involves building steam wells, drilling wells, sand dams, cisterns, and providing pumps, piping and/or filters - all to provide better access to those who don't have clean water for their critical

daily sustenance. Access to clean water helps keep families together, means healthier children, less hunger, better education and fewer conflicts over scarce resources. It is a vital work of MCC. We are delighted with the compassion, support, enthusiasm and excitement generated by congregations like yours over the past years as we've counted the donations at the sale and posted them for your congregation members to see. It's a fun, multi-generational way to encourage children and adults to learn about water and food scarcity in our world. This is one way to make life better for those who are struggling to have access to the basic necessities of life and make a difference in the world. Last year, Michiana congregations and businesses raised $135,125 through MyCC. We are thrilled to have several local businesses pledging to match a portion of what congregations raise. We hope each congregation will take on the challenge to help us get those matching fund

November 1-2: Men’s Retreat “Have I Mattered? Can I Still?” Generating a Legacy That Gives Meaning to Your Life. Teaching tales. Our own stories. Experiences in nature. Join us as we weave them together to illuminate ways of creating a legacy that gives meaning to our lives and makes a difference in the lives of future generations. Men in the second half of life will especially appreciate this retreat Friday evening through Saturday, November 1-2 at The Hermitage in Three Rivers, Michigan. This Mennonite Men retreat will be led by John Kotre, Ph.D., storyteller and narrative psychologist whose books deal with lives and legacies. Creator of the PBS series Seasons of Life, he is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Michigan—Dearborn and participant of Shalom Community Church, a Mennonite congregation in Ann Arbor. Enjoy 62 acres of rolling hills at The Hermitage with beautiful views, birdsong, and trails for leisurely walking. Stay in St. Joseph’s Barn or one of the cabins in the woods. Limited to first 12 registrations. To register, visit Mennonite Men or contact Steve Thomas at SteveT@Mennonites.org.

Volunteer and Employment Opportunities Mennonite Mission Network Mennonite Mission Network is searching for a Marketing and Communication Assistant. If you love organization and are naturally gifted at customer service, we’d love to hear from you! And if you aren’t but you know someone who is please encourage them to contact us. This position is for .75 FTE. Check out the job description here or send your resumé to StaffRecruitment@MennoniteMission.net. MC USA Employment Opportunity The Mennonite Church USA Archives office in Elkhart, Ind., is seeking applications for an Archives Assistant, currently a half-time and temporary (one year) position from August 2019 to July 2020. The Archives Assistant will help facilitate the daily operations of the denominational archives and records management center. He/she is responsible for providing reference assistance, assisting with the arrangement and description of historical records, performing general clerical work, and managing statistical information about archival operations. We are committed to diversity among staff and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply. To request a copy of the job description and an application form, contact HR@MennoniteUSA.org or call 316-281-4257. Lacasa, Inc Employment Opportunity Lacasa, Inc. is looking for mission-driven, excellence-oriented individuals for the positions of Lead Carpenter and Maintenance Technician. If you or someone you know may be a good fit, please see the complete job descriptions and instructions to apply on our website at lacasainc.net/get-involved/employment/.

SWAP Volunteer Sharing With Appalachian People (SWAP) is a program of MCC Great Lakes, addressing multiple challenges of low-income families in Appalachia, including home repair and personal need. Groups of all ages are an essential component of SWAP's ministry. Fall is a great time for adult volunteer groups and homeschooled families. Please consider forming a group, large or small, to come and experience a week at one of the locations in West Virginia or Kentucky. For more information go to https://mcc.org/get-involved/serve/volunteer/swap or call Angela Maggard at 606-633-5065. You can also check out the latest newsletter at https://mcc.org/media/resources/8302. Mennonite Mission Network Employment Opportunity Mennonite Mission Network, an international faith-based mission agency, is seeking a full-time interim (1 year) program director for Mennonite Voluntary Service. This position requires a collaborative leader who will work closely with young adults, hosting congregations and MVS staff in financial and unit administration. A bachelor’s degree and prior inter-cultural experience in service is preferred. Fluency in Spanish language is a plus. View the position description at www.MennoniteMission.net. Send cover letter and resumé to StaffRecruitment@MennoniteMission.net Communications Production Coordinator

o 1.0 FTE o Start Date: Immediate o Mennonite Church USA is seeking a Communications Production Coordinator to

manage the production process of its communications department. The communications production coordinator will assist the Chief Communications Officer, responding to internal and external customer inquiries and monitoring social media posts and presence. Experience with project management software is ideal. The ideal candidate will highly organized and passionate about God’s reconciling mission to the world and committed to Jesus Christ. We are committed to diversity among staff and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply.

o View Full Job Description o To request an application form, contact HR@MennoniteUSA.org or call 316-281-

4257

Multimedia News Editor o 1.0 FTE o Purpose: To generate, curate and edit media releases and feature stories that report on

and promote the work and ministry of Mennonite Church USA Executive Board and staff on a variety of platforms.

o Start Date: Immediate o Mennonite Church USA is seeking a Multimedia News Editor to provide leadership

to our editorial news and marketing and communications outreach internally and externally. The multimedia news editor will generate, curate and edit media releases and feature stories that report on and promote the work and ministry of Mennonite Church USA Executive Board and staff. Working collaboratively with the Communications Team, this person will help develop multimedia communication strategies on a variety of platforms. Previous supervisory experience as well as experience with 501(c)(3) agencies is ideal. The ideal candidate will be passionate about God’s reconciling mission to the world and committed to Jesus Christ. We are committed to diversity among staff and welcome people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply.

o View Full Job Description o To request an application form, contact HR@MennoniteUSA.org or call 316-281-

4257.

Ten Thousand Villages Goshen Ten Thousand Villages Goshen is in need of a volunteer accountant. This position involves an average of 4-6 hours per month and works closely with the Store Manager and the Board Treasurer. Ten Thousand Villages offers handcrafted, ethically sourced gifts. As pioneers of fair trade, we do business differently, putting people and planet first since 1946. If you would like to hear more about this volunteer opportunity and be part of the Artisan's story, please contact Phyllis Miller at phyllismillerrn@gmail.com. Center for Healing and Hope Needs Volunteers "Help make a difference in our community by volunteering with the Center for Healing & Hope. The Center continues to care for those who otherwise have no access to health services. We need a few more volunteer physicians and nurses to assist us in our urgent and chronic care services. Please call Sandra at 574-534-4744 or enroll as a volunteer online at chhclinics.org/volunteer. " Mennonite Women Sewing Kit Items Collection Mennonite Women are collecting sewing kit items which will be sent to Bright Futures Academy in Ethiopia. If you prefer, you may make a monetary donation toward supplies. We will accept donations in July and August. Contents (NEW items only)

3 spools white thread (all-purpose; cotton/poly or 100% polyester; minimum 250 yds.)

3 spools black thread (all-purpose; cotton/poly or 100% polyester; minimum 250 yds.)

1 sewing tape measure (plastic or fiberglass; 150 cm; inch markings optional)

1 thimble (metal; medium size)

1 dressmaker shears (good quality)

1 package needles (minimum 25; assorted sizes)

1 package straight pins (minimum 80; round plastic heads preferred)

Shirt-style buttons (12; black or white; size ½–1 inch; place loose buttons in a resealable plastic bag)

Sew-on snaps (minimum 20; assorted sizes)

Safety pins (minimum 10; assorted sizes) This is a good time to begin your purchase of school supplies (take advantage of current sales). Mid-July through August, each Sunday you can pick up bags to fill and return to CMC. MCC School Kits This is a good time to begin your purchase of school supplies (take advantage of current sales). Mid-July through August, each Sunday you can pick up bags to fill and return to CMC. Notebooks and pencils are treasures for families who struggle to afford basic school supplies. School kits often are requested after disasters and help bring normalcy to children whose families have been forced to flee their homes. MCC shipped 78,035 school kits last year to Jordan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Zambia, Ukraine, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Canada, the U.S. Contents (NEW items only)

• 4 spiral or perforated-pages notebooks (8.5 in x 10.5 in and 70 sheets) • 8 new unsharpened pencils • 1 ruler (flat, good quality; must indicate 30 cm; inch markings optional) • 12 colored pencils (in packaging) • 1 large eraser • 2 new black or blue ballpoint pens • 1 small all metal pencil sharpener, one or two holes. All metal sharpeners can be found online at

Amazon.com or Bazic.com.or in the art supply section of retail stores like Staples. If you cannot find all metal sharpeners please pack the kits without them and we will add the sharpeners.

-CMC Mennonite Women

Communication Director needed for Center for Healing and Hope The Center for Healing & Hope seeks a half-time communication director focusing on print and email communication in English. This includes

development of newsletters, news and features, and print materials

managing the website

overseeing the organization’s graphic identity

collaborating on creating and carrying out marketing plans

collaborating on electronic and social media communication Requirements include excellence in writing, editing and graphic design and working with Creative Cloud software. Helpful assets include basic knowledge of Spanish and experience in fund-raising communication, managing mailings, media relations and/or organizing events. To apply, send a letter of application and résumé to Bryan Mierau, executive director, at bmierau@CHHclinics.org.

Mennonite Central Committee Central States is now collecting Immigration detainee care kits. When people who have been placed in immigration detention centers are released, they often have nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Kits containing clothing and hygiene products can help to rebuild their dignity as they are taken to bus stations and airports to reconnect with their families in the U.S. Please visit mcc.org/immigrationkit for all the details of what goes into the kit and how the kits will be distributed. It is one small way we can share Christ’s love with our neighbors. All kit supplies and financial donations should be sent directly to MCC Central States 121 E. 30th, PO Box 235, North Newton, KS 67117. To help MCC purchase immigration detainee care kit supplies and cover transportation costs for the kits, checks should be made out to MCC with “CS Kits” in the memo line. Questions? Please contact MCC Central States at 316.283.2720.

La oficina regional de los Estados Centrales del Comité Central Menonita esta recolectando kits de cuidado/ayuda para inmigrantes en detención. Cuando personas que han sido puestas en centros de detención son puestas en libertad, en la mayoría en los casos no tienen nada más que la ropa que tienen puesta. Estos kits de cuidado/ayuda contienen artículos de higiene y ropa, los cuales pueden ayudar para reconstruir la dignidad que les ha sido arrebatada, mientras son llevados a estaciones de buses y aeropuertos para re conectarse con sus familias en los Estados Unidos. Por favor visite mcc.org/immigrationkit para consultar todos los detalles sobre los implementos que hacen parte del kit de cuidado/ayuda y como éstos serás distribuidos. Ésta es una medida pequeña en la cual podemos compartir el amor de Cristo con nuestro vecinos. Todos los productos y donaciones económicas deberán ser enviados directamente a la oficina regional de los Estados Centrales del Comité Central Menonita y su dirección: 121 E. 30th, PO Box 235, North Newton, KS 67117. Para ayudar el CCM en la adquisición de implementos para el kit de cuidado/ayuda, así como cubrir el trasporte de los mismos al lugar respectivo, los cheques deberán ser hechos a nombre de MCC con la anotación de "CS Kits" en la linea de observaciones. ¿Tiene Preguntas? Por favor contacte la oficina regional de los Estados Centrales del Comité Central Menonita y su teléfono: 316.283.2720.

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