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
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Angel M. Langhals owned LFE/API Meters
- Allen Co. task force targets target sex and human traffickers
- Blessing of the Bikes, May 4
- Metzger honored at 2025 Black Swamp Council meeting
- Volunteer invitation for Bluffton Pathway Count in May
- Pirate tennis edges Ottawa-Glandorf
- Bluffton EMS station staffing goes 24/7 on May 1
- You are what you eat: Link to immune system
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Observation deck added to Motter Park cascading pools project
- Bluffton Women in Business meet May 15
- Four sportsmen stock 200 trout at Buckeye Lake
- Pirate girls, boys 2nd at Minster track quad
- Pirate baseball win vs. Riverdale
- Pirate softball loss vs. Riverdale
- Field reports from NW Ohio wildlife officers