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 22, 2025
Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Cheryl Anise Pingle worked at Dayspring Church
- Lima Highway Patrol OVI checkpoint August 22
- Pirate VB sweeps Rockets
- Pirate boys drop golf tri
- Bluffton Board of Education hears neighbor comments on practice field, approves Lawn Ave. plan
- United Way of Greater Lima holds 9th annual Day of Caring on Sept. 5
- Village of Beaverdam announces committee meetings
- An amazing sign of fall 2025
- August 23 Bluffton Cars & Coffee
- If You Could Read My Mind: GLP-1s and memory
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- Village of Bluffton reminder of electric aggregation provider, solicitor permit requirements
- Previews of Bluffton Senior Center trips for 2026
- English Lutheran Church to provide Community Meal, August 21
- Welcome back to Bluffton Beavers
- Pirate football reloads for run at NWC crown
- Pirate volleyball swept by Shawnee
- Pirate girls golf loss to Fort Loramie
- Pirate girls tennis edged by Spartans
- Made In Ada Wilson Football Festival kicks of season August 23