Mennonite Central Committee stories to be shared on November 17
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.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, August 1, 2025
Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Bluffton University names Dr. J. Alexander Sider as next President
- GLP-1s and weight loss: Impact on muscles
- Check out August 2025 at Bluffton Public Library
- Discovery Days prize drawing results, check your tickets
- Wesley “Wes” Allen Leightner worked for Phillips
- How floundering Cards should deal at deadline
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
- Letter: BOHS work night at the Depot, July 30
- County park district considers name change, invites feedback
- Teen vaccine clinic at Bluffton Middle School, August 18
- State of Ohio expands commercial truck parking at US 30 rest areas
- National Night Out celebration is August 5
- Bluffton council hears neighbor concerns about proposed school practice field
- GROB Systems to host 5-AXIS LIVE! with 21 industry partners on Aug. 5