[amc] Fwd: What's New at MCC for Dec. 8, 2010
- From: Garland Robertson <pastor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Austin Mennonite Church <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:14:47 -0600
Members and Friends of Austin Mennonite Church
I am sending the information below for your awareness.
May it go well with you. Sincerely,
Garland Robertson
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Subject: What's New at MCC for Dec. 8, 2010
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2010 15:56:05 -0600
From: Tina R Schrag <TinaSchrag@xxxxxxx>
*/Note:/*/ Some recipients of "What's New" did not receive last week's
e-newsletter because of a computer issue. For the benefit of those
people, last week's newsletter follows today's "What's New."/
*NEWS
Haiti* *election aftermath*
The Dec. 7 announcement of Haiti's election results has resulted in
demonstrations, fires on the streets and gunshots amidst allegations of
fraud. MCC representative Kurt Hildebrand wrote: "For the moment we are
only watching and waiting, as the population reacts with frustration to
apparent vote fraud. We are prepared to stand alongside the Haitian
people as they demand real transparency from the current government and
the provisional electoral council. We also are prepared to respond
appropriately to ensure the safety and security of our staff, who were
safe and accounted for as of Wednesday morning. Thank you for keeping us
and our Haitian partners and the Haitian people in general in your
prayers."
*Congo: Call for end to violence against women*
MCC supported five Congolese women who attended the World March of Women
2010 to link arms in solidarity with others who called for peace,
demilitariazation and an end to violence against women.
>> _mcc.org/stories/news_
<http://mcc.org/stories/news/mcc-supports-congolese-women-calling-end-violence-against-women>/
*Peace churches met in Dominican Republic*
For news releases and photos that highlight last week's events at the
Historic Peace Church conference, visit _www.brethren.org_
<http://www.brethren.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=13151> and look
for news. MCC was a sponsor of this event.
*SALT participants, 2010-2011, serving globally*
In August, 60 SALTers were comissioned to serve as teachers, computer
specialists, librarians, youth workers and many more professions around
the world.
>>* *_mcc.org/stories/news/young-adults-serve-mcc_
<http://mcc.org/stories/news/young-adults-serve-mcc>
*Thirty-five people commissioned in July to work with MCC*
Do you know them? Check and see who began service with MCC this summer.
>> _mcc.org/stories/news/new-workers-serve-mcc_
<http://mcc.org/stories/news/new-workers-serve-mcc>
*OPENINGS
New Service Worker assignments*:_
_*_MCC SWAP Location Coordinator_*
<http://mcc.org/serve/positions/mcc-swap-location-coordinator-harlan> --
Harlan, Ky._
_*_Girls Home Assistant / EFL Teacher_*
<http://mcc.org/serve/positions/girls-home-assistant-efl-teacher> --
Cairo, Egypt_
_*_Advocacy Intern_*
<http://mcc.org/serve/positions/advocacy-intern-mcc-canada> -- Ottawa, Ont._
_*_EFL Facilitator and Peacebuilding Resource_*
<http://mcc.org/serve/positions/efl-facilitator-and-peacebuilding-resource>
-- Beni Suef, Egypt_
_*_Assistant Furniture Sales/Truck Driver & Donation Sorter_*
<http://mcc.org/serve/positions/assistant-furniture-salestruck-driver-donation-sorter-vancouver-thrift-shop>,
Vancouver Thrift Shop -- Vancouver, B.C._
_*_Program Manager(s)_*
<http://mcc.org/serve/positions/program-managers> -- Nuevo Casas
Grandes, Mexico
*
New Salaried/Hourly Jobs*:_
_*_Material Resources Center Assistant_*
<http://mcc.org/serve/positions/mrc-assistant> -- Ephrata, Pa.
*What's New for Dec. 3, 2010*
*FEATURING
Slide show**/: Hope for Peace/*
This collection of MCC photos and Bible verses may inspire you to hope
and pray for peace on earth this holiday season.
>> _mcc.org/stories/galleries/hope-peace_
<http://mcc.org/stories/galleries/hope-peace>
*
NEWS
Peace* *churches meet*
This week representatives from the Church of the Brethren, Mennonites
and Quakers met in the Dominican Republic for a conference focusing on
seeking "the peace of the city." Read multiple news releases and see
photos about the event that MCC helped sponsor.
>> _www.brethren.org_
<http://www.brethren.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=13039&news_iv_ctrl=-1>
*Former IVEP participants share peace with Asian youth*
At the Northeast Asia Peace Camp that MCC sponsored, former IVEPers help
guide youth to examine stereotypes and historical events that divide
people in South Korea, China and Japan.
>> _mcc.org/stories_
<http://mcc.org/stories/news/former-ivepers-guide-youth-toward-peace>
*Audio:* *Volcanos and flooding in Indonesia*
Hear Jeanne Jantzi, an MCC representative in Indonesia, describe the
flooding that destroyed the village of Rado and the volcanic eruptions
that displaced thousands. Jantzi explains how MCC is working with
Indonesian Mennonite Diakonial Service to respond to the needs.
>> _mcc.org/stories/podcasts_
<http://mcc.org/stories/podcasts/mcc-supports-indonesians-responding-flooding-and-volcanic-ashes>
*RESOURCES
Preorder **/AIDS Action Toolkit/*
This updated toolkit explains HIV and AIDS from a Christian perspective
and shows how churches around the world are courageously responding to
the global AIDS pandemic. The toolkit resources are intended to increase
understanding about the root causes and prevention of the disease and
the education and compassionate response that is needed.
The toolkit includes curriculum for adults and youth and for children,
in addition to an activity calendar, storybook, DVD, stickers, resources
and more. To order the toolkit in Canada, contact your local MCC office,
_canada.mcc.org/about/contacts_ <http://canada.mcc.org/about/contacts>.
In the U.S., preorder your $30 toolkit with a credit card at
_secure.mcc.org_
<http://secure.mcc.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=57&products_id=627>
and it will be shipped the day it comes out. Or you may order only and
MCC will contact you for payment when it arrives.
*/Living More with Less/**, 30th Anniversary Edition *
Before living simply and green became trendy and popular, Doris Janzen
Longacre, author of /More-with-Less Cookbook /(over 900,000 sold), wrote
Living More with Less, a practical guide for simple, sustainable,
healthy living that keeps the future of God’s creation and its
inhabitants in mind. Thirty years after the first book was published in
1980, a new, revised edition is available. It is loaded with classic and
updated stories and practical tips in areas such as money, clothing,
cooking, eating, homes, transportation and travel, celebrations,
recreation and more.
To order a copy in Canada, contact your local MCC office,
_canada.mcc.org_ <http://canada.mcc.org/about/contacts>. In the U.S.,
order the $14.99 book on the MCC website, _secure.mcc.org_
<http://secure.mcc.org/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=635>.
Tina Schrag
MCC Central States
Communications Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
PO Box 235
121 E. 30th Street
North Newton, KS 67117
Ph: 316.283.2720
Fax: 316-283-8727
Email: tschrag@xxxxxxx
Web: centralstates.mcc.org
Skype: tina.schrag
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