Welcome to weNote, a monthly collection of announcements and information we want to share with you and invite you to share within your congregation.
MEDA Dessert Banquet
The Michiana Hub of Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) is hosting a dessert banquet at Maple City Chapel on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 6:30 pm. Werner Franz, from MEDA Paraguay, will share MEDA’s origin story, the story of how Anabaptists in North America joined together to support international business development and what that has meant for the dairy industry in Paraguay. Dr. Dorothy Nyambi, MEDA President & CEO, also will share about MEDA’s vision and mission through stories of personal change. Please come for this opportunity to explore the relationship of faith, entrepreneurship, and creativity to reduce poverty around the world! Follow this link for more information or to register as a table sponsor or individual.
Living that Matters in Retirement
Come and experience a company of brothers seeking a meaningful life that matters in retirement. Mennonite Men is hosting a retreat for men contemplating retirement, recently starting retirement, or have been retired for significant periods of time. Led by Leon Bauman, participants will examine habits for a healthy retirement, define “doing” and “being”, set goals for this life stage beyond financial matters and find purpose in and beyond “work”. Gatherings will include focused conversations, meaningful rituals, and delicious meals together. There will also be time for solitude in the rolling hills, meadows, and woods of The Hermitage.
Location: The Hermitage (11321 Dutch Settlement Rd, Three Rivers, MI 49093)
Date: 5:00 Friday – 4:30 Saturday, October 18-19
Cost: Suggested donation range of $120-150. (Includes room, meals, and Living that Matters: Honest Conversations for Men of Faith)
Registration: see form below. Register by September 15. Limited to the first 12 registrations with a $50 deposit.
Faith in Place Job Opportunities
Faith in Place has two open positions for our Indiana work – both great jobs. The Indiana Outreach Director will be the face of our work in Indiana. The Central IN Outreach Coordinator will be working with faith communities throughout Central IN to help them implement environmental projects and join our advocacy efforts.
Job postings are here: https://www.faithinplace.org/join-our-team.
GDT Suggestions
The Gifts Development Team (GDT) is responsible for calling people to serve in a variety of leadership and support positions throughout Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference. This work relies on their personal connections as well as the suggestions made by people in our community of congregations just like you. Would you consider the people you know that might be a good fit for one of our Teams or Committees? You can read more about each Team and Committee and suggest folks that you know by visiting the Personnel Nomination Form.
Ministry to the Incarcerated
The internationally endorsed and best selling book Ministry to the Incarcerated has been republished by Masthof Press at a reduced price with discounts for organizations. Note the “new” book cover.
This book is used worldwide by researchers, educators, prison ministries, penal reform groups, reentry ministries, and criminal justice advocates.
In the Afterword Dr. Henry G. Covert shares his personal experience as state chaplain for an execution. This Flyer provides the ordering information or visit the Masthof Press website.