NOVEMBER 2018 CRAFT FAIR REFLECTINONS

NOVEMBER 2018 CRAFT FAIR REFLECTINONS

Neighbors Neighbors are a great thing. Especially good ones!!! I had a neighbor tell me one time, What good s a neighbor if you can t use em once in a while. Now he was saying this in a way that was down home, and in a way that was positive. But with further inspection, the quote takes on a loud ring of truth. First we need each other, and secondly, we fool only ourselves if we think we don t need each other. God made things that way. Sharing life together is God s idea. He knows all the challenges of living near others and He still calls us to Love your neighbor as yourself. In fact He says that this is the second greatest thing we can do here on Earth. So in a day and age where we find justification for our actions so easily. Let s consider that Jesus actually meant our literal neighbors.the people that live next door to us. How could you up your game, so to speak? How have you loved your neighbors lately? Are you following the Second Greatest Commandment? And before you rationalize this away. Love your neighbor as yourself. Check this out Mathew 22:39 This Commandment is found in The Bible at least 11 times. In the Books James, Galatians, Romans, Matthew, Luke, Mark, and Leviticus..That s right, Leviticus!!! Here at SMC we have a series of 3 messages planned around this 2 nd greatest commandment this month. Our hope is that you will hear Jesus as He calls you to Love your neighbor as yourself. ~Pastor Mark Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 12 Nov 18 Nov 25 Heavenly Father - Jay Carpenter Neighbor: Taking the Commandment Literally Pastor Keith Neighbor: Time Barrier Pastor Mark Neighbor: Fear Factor Pastor Mark Thanks We are so appreciative of all of the ways that you at Stumptown Church support all of us and those we serve!! You are such an encouraging group of friends We truly covet your prayers and THANK YOU for your $1,000 gift and support!

SO NOW WE MUST CLING TIGHTLY TO THE HOPE THAT LIVES WITHIN US, KNOWING THAT GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES! DISCOVER CREATIVE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS AND TO MOTIVATE THEM TOWARD ACTS OF COMPASSION, DOING BEAUTIFUL WORKS AS EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE. THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO PULL AWAY AND NEGLECT MEETING TOGETHER, AS SOME HAVE FORMED THE HABIT OF DOING, BECAUSE WE NEED EACH OTHER! IN FACT, WE SHOULD COME TOGETHER EVEN MORE FREQUENTLY, EAGER TO ENCOURAGE AND URGE EACH OTHER ONWARD AS WE ANTICIPATE THAT DAY DAWNING. (HEBREWS 10:23-25 THE PASSION TRANSLATION) It is my prayer that we all continue to cling tightly to that hope within us and that we will be eager to encourage and challenge each other to be what God calls us to be. I praise God for the encouragement I have received from my brothers and sisters at Stumptown and pray that I can be an encouragement to each of you as well. Carol Zimmerman Prayer Coordinator OPPORTUNITIES WITH CVCCS CONESTOGA VALLEY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES: NOV 3 WOMEN S REGIONAL GATHERING @ SMC (9 AM) NOV 8 MENTOR NIGHT @ CVCCS (5:30-8 PM) NOV 10 WORLD RELIEF WORKDAY (9 AM 12 NOON) AT MATERIAL RESOURCE CENTER, EPHRATA NOV 13 SEWING CIRCLE (8:30 AM) MEETING OF CHURCH COUNCIL (7 PM) NOV 14 JR HIGH YOUTH GROUP (7 PM) SR HIGH YOUTH GROUP (7 PM) PRAYER GATHERING (7 PM) NOV 18 AMISH FILLING MEAL (NOON) NOV 28 JR HIGH YOUTH GROUP (7 PM) SR HIGH YOUTH GROUP (7 PM) PRAYER GATHERING (7 PM) DEC 1 ESL IN YOUR CHURCH 101 (8AM-5 PM) AT STUMPTOWN; INCLUDES LUNCH DEC 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT SEWING CIRCLE Donate Gently Used Christmas Decorations Consider CVCCS for gently-used Christmas lights/decorations/ornaments/etc no longer use. Contact Angela 717-208-3711, ext. 102. Food Bank Canned vegetables: diced tomatoes, peas, corn, potatoes Canned soup (not vegetable) Canned fruits (peaches & mixed) Stuffing Mix Egg Noodles Hamburger Helper Pancake mix and syrup Casserole Ministry Enjoy cooking? Help make casseroles, soups, cookies, et for our foodbank clients. Individuals and groups welcome! Contact: Deb at 717-208-3711, ext. 103. Craft Supplies Needed -- Do you have Christmas craft supplies laying around your house? Red, white, green, gold, silver yarn/ribbon, popsicle sticks, cinnamon sticks, pompoms, etc. will be used to make festive Christmas ornaments. Monetary donations also accepted. Report for: October 9, 2018 Attendance: 21 Finished articles: 10 Small comforters 4 Large Comforters 100 Health Kits ~Submitted by Audrey Eby

OCT 29-NOV 1 EMMS 3 RD ANNUAL DISCIPLEMAKERS SUMMIT at MCC s Welcoming Place (21 S 12 th St, Akron, PA). The focuses are strategic prayer, encouraging relationships & vision of multiplication. If you are passionate about multiplying disciples in the church & around the world. Cost: $180 lodging/meals, OR $65/meals only. Register by Oct 1 at emm.org/disciplemakers. OCT 31-4TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FALL BONFIRE AND BLOCK PARTY (6-9 PM) at East Petersburg Mennonite Church (6279 Main St, East Petersburg, Pa. 17520) This annual event open for everyone and features a free bounce house, barrel train, candy, baked goodies, hot drinks, roaring fire pits and lots more. You are invited to stop by, hang out, and warm up by the fire pits. Guests are encouraged to either drop-in-and-drop-out as they trick-or-treat, or stay for the whole time together. Info at www.eastpetemc.org. Questions can also be directed to eastpetemc@gmail.com or 717-569-9931. NOV 1 FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY 46 TH ANNUAL DINNER CELEBRTION (6:30 pm) at Shady Maple featuring Candace Payne and her story on Simple Joys. Contact FriendshipCommunity.net. NOV 1-2 CHRISTIAN AID MINISTRIES ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE Elderly Supporters & Caregivers (only) invited Th 11/1 at 2 pm for 2-hr slide presentation. Fri 11/2-3 Slide show presentation Fri PM and Sat daytime/evening. Sat also includes field staff sharing about programs in Liberia, Ukraine, Kenya, etc. Questions at 717-354-2434. NOV 3 - EMM VISION AND FUNDRAISING BANQUET- (6:30 pm) Enjoy dinner/fellowship as we explore The gift of presenceemm s at Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, Pa. 17601). Register by Oct 19 at emm.org/banquet or 717 898-2251 ext. 204. NOV 3 - PIECING TOGETHER TRADITIONS (10:30AM-3:30PM) Learn about African American, Amish & Mennonite quilting traditions w/ presentations from Kyra Hicks & Janneken Smucker. Fellowship over soup/dessert potluck. Held at MCC Material Resources Ctr, 516 West Trout Run Road, Ephrata, Pa. Cost: $15 due Oct 3 at 717-393-9745 NOV 4 NEW NAME GOSPEL SINGERS (4 pm) Members from St Paul Missionary Baptist church in Columbia will share music that seeks to praise the Lord (Program at Trinity Lutheran Church (31 S Duke St, Lancaster). NOV 9 FINANCIAL COACHING---FAITH IN ACTION (8:30am-1:30 pm) at Everence, 2160 Lincoln Hwy E Suite 12, Lancaster. Cost: $15 materials/lunch. Training helps you explore serving as a Financial coach for your faith community or nonprofit (like LoveINC or Homes of Hope. Register at 717-735-7540x105 or smoyer@loveinclancasterorg Nov 2 NOV 16 - PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLK ART SALE OPENING (6-8 PM) - Come to a rece[topm at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society (2215 Millstream Rd, Lancaster) for the opening of their annual sale of handcrafted goods. Info at lmhs.org or call 717-393-9745. NOV 17 - AN AFTERNOON OF THANKSGIVING & PRAISE BENEFIT ORGAN RECITAL WITH CHRISTOPHER URBAN (2-3 pm) at Highland Presbyterian Church (500 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601). Freewill offering to benefit caring fund at Mennonite Home Communities. NOV 17 - NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP sponsored by Hinkletown School. Reg by Oct 19 -$50 per person/after Oct 19-$60 per person. Leave 6:30 am; return 10 pm. See www.hinkletownschool.org; register 717-354-7100 or office@hinkletownschool.org. NOV 17-DEC 29 PA GERMAN FOLK ART SALE (8:30 am-4:30 pm) Traditional Ceramics, fiber arts, wood work, ornaments, fraktur, scherenschnitte, etc. at Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, 2215 Millstream Rd, Lancaster. Contact: 717-393-9745. OPENING RECEPTION: Fri, Nov 16 6:30-8 pm. NOV 24, DEC 1, 8, 15 LION, WITCH & WARDROBE at Lancaster Bible College see lbc.edu/events. NOV 30 (7 PM), DEC 1 (2 PM, 7 PM) ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT: REFLECTIONS ON MESSIAH at Lancaster Bible College see lbc.edu/events. DEC 1 - SINGING LIGHT: A WALKING ROOTS BAND CHRISTMAS BENEFIT CONCERT (7 pm) at Clemens Theater (Dock Mennonite Academy, 1000 Forty Foot Rd, Lansdale PA) Refreshments to follow. This Christmas music benefit concert will support MCC s development efforts around the world. For example, in Bangladesh, MCC partner Pobitra is helping hundreds of women move out of the sex industry by offering a safe haven to learn job skills truly singing light into darkness. Seats will be reserved first for those who wish to participate as concert sponsors. Remaining seats will be assigned via bids (gift offers) through the silent auction. Reserve your seats by November 12! DEC 2 FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE JAZZ BAND (4 pm) at Trinity Lutheran Church (31 S Duke St, Lancaster). DEC 6-8 - CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS Experience the holiday season at the 1719 Herr House & Museum this fall. Candlelight Tours Dec 6-7 (6-8 pm), and Dec 8 (5-8:40 pm). This year focuses on the history of printing. For registration, and to learn more, go to hansherr.org, or call (717) 464-4438. DEC 7-8, 14-15 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM Experience the Christmas story as you travel the trails of Woodcrest. DEC 9 11 TH ANNUAL VOICES OF HOPE 2018 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL (refreshments at 6 pm; concert at 7 pm) at The Trust Performing Arts Center (37 N. Market St., Lancaster, PA) - In this final performance, Madeline Bender will be joined by Timothy Long, cofounder, emcee and pianist, as well as a few friends from around the opera world. Together we'll celebrate the season with some of your holiday favorites. The Voices of Hope concert has raised over $250K since its inception. Tickets sell out fast, so get yours today! Your attendance will improve the lives of children around the world through MCC's education programs! DEC 20 CHRISTMAS HYMN SING (7 pm) in Woodcrest Retreat s newly-renovated Indian Rock Center. Refreshments provided. APRIL 5-6, 2019 63 RD ANNUAL MCC PA RELIEF SALE at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA.

PARISH RESOURCE CENTER - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT OPENING (FT) - The Administrative Assistant directly supports the Executive Director and the PRC staff and consultants. In partnership with the Executive Director and other PRC staff, the Administrative Assistant provides dedicated administrative support and customer service for building and maintaining relationships with PRC member churches and constituents, PRC events and workshops, and responding to phone calls, emails, and visits from PRC members and the public. Under direction of the Executive Director, the Administrative Assistant also offers general administrative support to PRC staff as well as projectdriven specialized support to the PRC development work as needed. Forest Hills Mennonite Church (an MCUSA congregation, Leola, PA) seeks an Administrator. Responsibilities include office management, congregational and community communications, assisting pastoral staff, light bookkeeping, facilities oversight, and acting as office receptionist. Successful candidates will be internally motivated and possess strong organization, communication, hospitality, and interpersonal skills and a faith commitment consistent with the Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective. Interested candidates should submit cover letter and résumé to employment@foresthillschurch.org. Start date January 2019. 30 40 hours per week; compensation commensurate with experience. MCC East Coast Material Resources Center Opportunities (contact EastCoastMRC@mcc.org or 717-733-2847 with questions) Grocery boxes for your neighbors - MCC is collecting grocery items from now until Christmas to distribute to vulnerable families in cities like Reading, Philadelphia and New York City. These groceries are meant to supplement what people already have. Fill a bag or box with the following grocery items and bring them to the MCC Material Resources Center (517 West Trout Run Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522): vegetable oil (32 oz.) pasta (2 lbs.) raisins (1 lb.) white rice (32 oz.) 2 cans meat (chicken or tuna) (12 oz.) 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz.) 2 cans fruit (14-20 oz.) 2 cans vegetables (14-16 oz.) 2 cans beans (15.5 oz.) 1 box of cereal (14-18 oz.) peanut butter (28 oz.) Donate comforters/blankets - Cooler weather is here. MCC is in urgent need of comforters so that we may respond to the needs of displaced people around the world. Please consider making comforters or purchasing blankets (twin or full size).