The public is invited to hear Eric Kurtz, Executive Director of Mennonite Central Committee Great Lakes share stories about the work being done through MCC projects around the world. Kurtz will speak at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17 at First Mennonite fellowship hall, 101 S. Jackson St.

Et Cetera, Inc. of Bluffton includes Ten Thousand Villages, Book Reviews and the Et Cetera Shop, which raise money for MCC. Et Cetera Inc. is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year.

The next 50th anniversary celebration event is the Redo, Renew Repurpose, which will feature local craftspeople who use recycled or up-cycled materials in their art. The event will be held at the Bluffton Family YMCA on December 14 from 2-5:00 p.m.

ABOUT MCC
MCC is a global, nonprofit organization that strives to share God’s love and compassion for all through relief, development and peacebuilding. MCC was formed in 1920 to provide food for families suffering from famine and disease in southern Russia (present-day Ukraine). They soon expanded their mission. Over 100 years later, they continue to work for relief, development and peace all over the world. MCC has a gift-giving guide at www.MCC.org/Christmas which facilitates donations for clean water, pigs, ducks, cows, and school fees in needy places.