Powell retires after 23 years of service
From Mennonite Mission NetworkJohn Powell, who has worked tirelessly toward creating an anti-racist culture in the Mennonite Church, retired Dec. 31, 2012, from Mennonite Mission Network after 23 years covering two different time periods ... Read more ...John Powell retired from Mission Network Dec. 31 after 23 years of service. Photo by Craig Welscott.
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Ervin Stutzman reappointed to three-year term
From Mennonite Church USA The Executive Board of Mennonite Church USA has appointed Ervin R. Stutzman of Harrisonburg, Va., to a second three-year term as executive director of Mennonite Church USA. The new term began Jan. 1. The appointment was made at a Dec. 18, 2012, board meeting following a review that included input from executive conference ministers, members of the cabinet and the Executive Board ...Read more ...
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Vote for Everence "Money Talks" video contest
From Everence The Everence "Money Talks" video contest is down to seven finalists and visitors to the Everence website at www.everence.com/moneytalks can vote now through Jan. 15 for their favorite videos. The finalists include:· Zach Blank of Lancaster, Pa. · Shad Eash of East Petersburg, Pa. · Ethan Harvey of Wichita, Kan. · Mia Graber Miller of Goshen, Ind. · Che Wiechart of North Manchester, Ind. · Katelyn Yoder of Goshen, Ind. · Emily Yue of Guilford, Conn. Read more ... |
College Corner: 'Miracle Worker' elicits joy in PA middle school
By Bonnie Price LoftonFamiliar with the true story of Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf from early childhood, yet became a famous author, political activist and lecturer in the early 20th century? Recall the role of her gifted, devoted teacher Anne Sullivan, depicted in the drama The Miracle Worker?  Not to minimize the amazing role of "Annie" Sullivan, but there's a 36-year-old teacher in a semi-rural school district of southeastern Pennsylvania who is working miracles with six children with disabilities as severe as Keller's ... Read more ...Photo: Three enthusiastic helpers-Sam Maddox, Amanda Burrichter and Jess Ober-with Joni Hilbert-Hess, recipient of the 2012 Annie Sullivan Award. Photo by Bonnie Price Lofton.
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Tim blog: 12 peacemakers of Christmas, Part 2 This is the second half of our 12 Peacemakers of Christmas. Sarah Thompson wrote a number of these posts ... Read more ...
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