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Interested in attending a Marriage Encounter, but finding it difficult to get away? Consider attending a Non-Residential Marriage Encounter - August 10-12 at Erb Mennonite Church in Lititz, PA. The full ME program will be presented and meals are included, but no overnight lodging is provided. The next Engaged Encounter weekend is scheduled for September 28-30 at Kenbrook Bible Camp in Lebanon, PA. For information or to register, call 717-569-5676 or visit www.marriageencounter.org

Tuesday, August 7. West Bethany Chapel and the Azalea Dining Room at Landis Homes from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Quintin F. Frey, President of Turkey Hill Dairy. Following Mr. Frey's presentation, each instructor will be introduced and invited to announce what they will teach during the fall term. Following the program, the new fall catalogs will be available and guests are invited to enjoy delicious desserts in the Azalea Dining Room. 1001 East Oregon Rd., Lititz. Reservations are required. RSVP to Alice Whitman at 717-569-3271 or respond via e-mail at pathwayinquiry@thepathwaysinstitute.org by Wednesday, August 1.

There is still time to sign up for participation in Black Rock Retreat's annual benefit bike ride. The ride will be held on both Friday and Saturday August 24-25. Fully supported rides of 50, 80 and 125 miles to Rehoboth Bay. For more information call 800-858-9299 or email info@blackrockretreat.com. Register online at: www.blackrockretreat/bikeathon."

Prayer team to the Balkans

September 14-22, 2012. Join a team that intercedes for God's purposes to be expanded in the Balkans, especially EMM's and Virginia Mennonite Missions' work in the region. Cost: $2200; training August 25 in Chambersburg, Pa. Apply by August 1; contact Troy Landis (troyl@emm.org) or 717 898-2251, ext. 245.