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April 24, 2007Bulletin AnnouncementsTonight, Sunday, April 29, there will be a concert by Seasoned Grace at Deep Run Mennonite Church East, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature both vocalists and instrumentalists. Their focus is the music of worship, testimony and praise to the grace of Jesus Christ. Seasoned Grace debuted at a concert in Somerset, PA on the first anniversary of the crash of United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. Admission to the concert is free. A love offering will be taken to support their ministry. For directions, visit the church website at www.deepruneast.org. Join other local Mennonites in praying for peace in our world, with a special emphasis on Iraq and Darfur, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton. Following a brief service of prayer and reflection, participants will light candles as a symbol of peace and walk through Souderton. For more information, call the church office at 215-723-3592. Karen’s Place, the coffee shop ministry of Doylestown Mennonite Church, will be open Saturday, May 5, featuring acoustic folk singer-songwriter Susan Piper. Susan is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She has an amazing story to share of her own life and how God works through the experiences we encounter. For more information, call the church office at 215-345-6377 or visit the website at www.karensplace.org. Bally Mennonite Church, Route 100 in Bally, PA, will be serving a Pancake Breakfast in the church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 12, from 7 – 11 a.m. Donations from this breakfast will provide funds for mission support in Columbia. “Practical strategies to build peace and security – in Iraq and the world;†discuss and question with Dr. Lisa Schirch, Sunday, May 20, 2-4 p.m. This seminar will be held in the activity center, Rockhill Mennonite Community, Sellersville. Refreshments will be served. Schirch is assistant professor at Eastern Mennonite University, author, and storyteller, drawing on her experience in Iraq, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Africa, and with the U.S. military. Liberty Ministries will host its Annual Open House on Sunday, May 20, from 3 – 6 p.m. Take a tour of our Prison Aftercare Facility, and meet the men, staff, and Board of Directors. Everyone that registers will have their name entered for a drawing. The first place prize is an Airplane Ride for Two! Food, fun, and fellowship will all be plentiful on this day. For more information, call 610-287-5481. Email This Post
Bulletin Announcements Practical Strategies to Build Peace & Security — In Iraq and the World Presented in the Activity Center, ~ What can the U.S. do to build security and stability in our fragile world? The entire community is invited to listen and discuss and question! Lite refreshments will be served. Dr. Lisa Schirch, Associate Professor of Peacebuilding, Eastern Mennonite University, is teacher, author of four books, and director of the 3D Initiative. She will tell stories from her work in Iraq, Lebanon, Africa, Sri Lanka and Indonesia where she worked with local leaders to promote peace and security. Currently she promotes alternative security strategies to Members of Congress and the U.S. military. Sponsored by: Pennridge Ministerial Association Call: (215) 536 -9293 www.perkmenno.org Email This Post
April 23, 2007Eastern Mennonite Seminary Awards Anabaptist Studies ScholarsMike Metzler has received funding from the Area Conference Leadership Training Fund and is a member of Towamencin Mennonite Church. Laura Lehman Amstutz “Two students from Eastern Mennonite Seminary were awarded the Linden Wenger Anabaptist Studies Award this week. First-year student Samuel Hernandez, of Harrisonburg, VA won the second place prize, $200, with his paper titled, “The Church, Religion and State Through the Eyes of Balthasar Hubmaier and Michael Sattler.†The Linden M. Wenger Anabaptist Studies Award recognizes outstanding student papers integrating Biblical and historical scholarship with pastoral application from an Anabaptist believers church perspective. Both these student’s submitted papers written for Christian Tradition II a required first-year course. Linden Wenger served for many years as a professor on the faculty of EMS and as a leader within the Virginia Mennonite Conference. Original aricle posted on 4/19/07 at http://www.emu.edu/seminary/features/lindenwenger Email This Post
April 20, 2007April 19, 2007Notes to Pastors“Deep and Wide – Expanding Hospitality in the Faithful Church†Keynote Speakers – Dr. Eddie Gibbs, Fuller Seminary At Franconia Mennonite Church – Telford, PA – Tuesday, May 8 from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM Workshops: “The First Thirty Seconds†You may choose two from these selections Early Bird Registration - $109 per person Includes two delectable meals again catered by Wegmans! And also a free book just being published entitled Deep and Wide: Hospitality and Assimilation in the Faithful Church. This book speaks to the issue of how to retain and include new attendees in your congregation. For additional information contact New Life Ministries – and talk to Kristen at Email This Post
Bulletin AnnouncementsDock Woods Community will host a Health Fair with the theme “Spring Into Healthy Living,†on Wednesday, April 25. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The fair will be held at the community’s Lansdale campus from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call 215-368-4438. Everyone is invited to attend the 24 Hour Prayer & Worship beginning Friday, April 27 at 8 p.m. through Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m. Community churches, worship and prayer teams, individuals, musicians, singers, and intercessors will join together lifting their voices in praise and supplication for 24-hours straight. The service will be held at Indian Valley Mennonite Church in Harleysville, PA. For more information, go to www.24hourworship.org or call 215-541-4308. The Harmenaires, a Southern Gospel Group, will be singing at Salem Mennonite Church on Sunday, April 29, at 4 p.m. A light supper will follow the concert. For more information, call the church at Harmony Sound Quartet will be in concert at Franconia Mennonite Church on Sunday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. Donna Godshall is a member of this Southern Style Gospel group. A freewill offering will be received. Are you over 50? 60? 70? Mennonite Association of Retried Persons (MARP) welcomes new members from all Anabaptist-related churches. Consider joining for extra encouragement and many creative ideas as you move 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 U.S. and Canada. Currently, the quarterly newsletter, PAGES, is mailed to 4500 people in 40-plus states. To join MARP or for more information, call the office at 215-721-7730 or email marp-soop@juno.com. Volunteer/Job Opportunities Mennonite Disaster Service has many urgent volunteer needs. If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley at 717-859-2210. To see details of the short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities, check out the website at www.mds.mennonite.net. Franconia Mennonite Church has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. The applicant must be skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Responsibilities include church calendar, worship planning, facility rental, website, and church publications. For additional information, please contact John Nyce at 215-723-3220. Email This Post
April 17, 2007Bulletin AnnouncementsDock Woods Community will host a Health Fair with the theme “Spring Into Healthy Living,†on Wednesday, April 25. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The fair will be held at the community’s Lansdale campus from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call 215-368-4438. Everyone is invited to attend the 24 Hour Prayer & Worship beginning Friday, April 27 at 8 p.m. through Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m. Community churches, worship and prayer teams, individuals, musicians, singers, and intercessors will join together lifting their voices in praise and supplication for 24-hours straight. The service will be held at Indian Valley Mennonite Church in Harleysville, PA. For more information, go to www.24hourworship.org or call 215-541-4308. The Harmenaires, a Southern Gospel Group, will be singing at Salem Mennonite Church on Sunday, April 29, at 4 p.m. A light supper will follow the concert. For more information, call the church at Harmony Sound Quartet will be in concert at Franconia Mennonite Church on Sunday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. Donna Godshall is a member of this Southern Style Gospel group. A freewill offering will be received. Are you over 50? 60? 70? Mennonite Association of Retried Persons (MARP) welcomes new members from all Anabaptist-related churches. Consider joining for extra encouragement and many creative ideas as you move 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 U.S. and Canada. Currently, the quarterly newsletter, PAGES, is mailed to 4500 people in 40-plus states. To join MARP or for more information, call the office at 215-721-7730 or email marp-soop@juno.com. Volunteer/Job Opportunities Mennonite Disaster Service has many urgent volunteer needs. If you have an interest in volunteering for three weeks or more, contact Cathie Kearsley at 717-859-2210. To see details of the short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities, check out the website at www.mds.mennonite.net. Franconia Mennonite Church has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. The applicant must be skilled in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Responsibilities include church calendar, worship planning, facility rental, website, and church publications. For additional information, please contact John Nyce at 215-723-3220. Email This Post
April 13, 2007Intersections, April 2007
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