CMC Community & Churchwide News – April 11, 2019 EVENTS

The Project Promise Easter Play - April 13 The Project Promise Easter Play will be presented at Middlebury Church of the Brethren at 3 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. During this live drama, the actors will interpret the events leading up to and following Easter. Admission is free; there will be a goodwill offering. The church is located at 507 Bristol Ave., Middlebury, IN 46540. CMC participants include Brad Koehler, Charley Long, Dianna Weldy, Dirk Vardaman, Don Garber, Stephen Lang, Lisa Mort, Michelle Fowler, and Dan Steiner. Project Promise provides spiritual and social support for persons with disabilities. Amigo Centre wood splitting and workday – April 13 We have a lot to do in preparation for the summer. Rain or shine we'll be tackling projects all over camp. If you are interested in helping prepare campfire wood and cleaning up areas of the timber we'll be cutting and splitting firewood. Please RSVP by calling 269-651-2811 or emailing info@amigocentre.org Merry Christmas from Syria to Hesston, Kansas – April 17, 7 p.m. Mennonite peace activist Mel Lehman will be speaking about his experiences in Syria and showing his slide show, “Merry Christmas from Syria to Hesston, Kansas” this Wednesday evening, March 17, at 7 pm at Newcomer Room 17. Mr. Lehman took 793 Christmas cards from Americans to Syria last November and brought back the same number addressed to the people who had sent them. He directs Common Humanity, a non-profit based in New York City, which works to build understanding, respect and friendship between Americans and the Middle East and Arab world. More at CommonHumanity.org. He is a deacon in Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship. Bethany Fish Fry – April 26, 4:30 – 8 p.m. Bethany Christian High School’s junior class fish fry is 4:30-8:00 p.m., Friday, April 26. Come for an evening of fellowship, homemade pie, and all the fish you can eat. Tickets are $12 for adults and carryout and $6 for children grades 1-6 (Kindergarten and younger eat free). Carryout window opens at 4:00. Tickets may be purchased from any Bethany junior or at the school (2904 S Main St, Goshen).

Maple Syrup Festival – Olive Mennonite Church Gunawans’ Fundraiser – April 26 - 28, 2019 Each year the Maple Syrup Festival is held in downtown Wakarusa. This year the festival will take place on April 26-28. Olive Mennonite Church sells BBQ pork burger sandwhiches, chips, and soda on Friday and Saturday (April 26-27). We try hard each year to cover all expenses ourselves so 100% of the money collected can be donated. Our tent is typically set up on the main street across from the library. We hang banners and cook the burgers fresh on the spot so we should be easy to find. This year the church decided to support the Gunawan family. Many families at Olive know Chika and her family personally so it just made sense to offer them our support during this difficult time. We have talked with Chika so she is aware of the fundraiser. She was also okay sharing this information with the College Mennonite congregation. Our thought was that if people from your church come to the Maple Syrup Festival, they may want to enjoy a pork burger sandwich knowing the proceeds will support the Gunawans.

Bethany Middle School Play – May 3-4, 2019 Bethany Christian Middle School will perform The Life and Times of Princess Sophia at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4. Tickets, $5 for adults and $3 for students, may be purchased online beginning April 15 at bethanycs.net/tickets. Synopsis: With the title character nowhere to be found, Princess Tabasco and her lady-in-waiting Saffron set off on an adventure to rescue Prince Gallant from the Evil Sorceress Nefaria. On the way, they join forces with an unlucky leprechaun, an unwicked witch, and a very unconvincing dragon. Will this band of fairy tale rejects be enough to stop Nefaria and her infamous harpies? Bright Time Summer Camp – June 3-7 June 3-7, has more than 60 athletic, fine arts, science, and all kinds of fun camps for rising grades 1-8. Camps are $35-$40. Additionally, Shine On Campcare will provide a place for children for before, between, and after their camps. View camp listings and register online at www.bethanycs.net/BrightTime. Michiana Voices for Middle East Peace – April 29, 7 p.m. Fellowship of Hope Elkhart, IN Visiting Holy Sites and Listening to the Living Stones: Musings on Israel/Palestine Michiana Voices for Middle East Peace is committed to think in new ways. On April 29, Saulo Padilla, Coordinator for Immigration Education at Mennonite Central Committee, will host a conversation about Israel/Palestine. Conversation participants include David Maldonado, pastor at College Mennonite Church, and Dr. Loren Johns, professor at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. David will share from his experience on an Israel/Palestine “Come & See” tour and Loren will speak from his own deep concern about the impact of Christian Zionism on Christian groups and American foreign policy with Israel. Saulo helped organize a learning to tour to Palestine/Israel for Latina(o)/People of Color Mennonite Church USA leaders. Volunteer and Employment Opportunities Mennonite Mission Network Employment Mennonite Mission Network is currently seeking to fill three full time positions: Donor Relations Representative (western region), Editor and Marketing Associate. Yu can see the position descriptions at www.MennoniteMission.net. Please send a cover letter and resumé to StaffRecruitment@MennoniteMission.net. Mennonite Health Services Mennonite Health Services (MHS) seeks an Administrative Coordinator to provide support for the MHS board of directors, MHS executive staff and assist with the Mennonite Health Assembly conference. MHS is a not for profit, faith-based, membership organization connecting Anabaptistrelated health and human services providers together to stay true to our values and achieve the very best outcomes. Believing that we are stronger together, MHS offers centralized resources and values-centered consulting services. POSITION: Part-Time Administrative Coordinator HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm START DATE: June 1, 2019 JOB SUMMARY: The Administrative Coordinator provides MHS administration and office support by assisting the president/CEO, the Board of Directors and the MHS governing board. The Coordinator prepares and maintains all MHS member and administrative documents and serves as the key contact for MHS Goshen office technical and support programs and services. The Coordinator assists in logistics and planning of the Mennonite Health Assembly conference held each year in the Spring. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to MHS CEO Karen Lehman at karen@mhsonline.org by May 1, 2019 to apply.

Bethany Employment Opportunity Bethany Christian High School is seeking to hire a varsity boys basketball coach next season, effective immediately. Interested applicants should send resumes and contact information to Athletic Director Gary Chupp at glchupp@bethanycs.net. e-publications of interest

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