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The Mennonite, Inc. welcomes your original submissions and contributions for their October 2017 print magazine issue focusing on “Scripture: Texts that move and shape you”. They welcome written reflections, original photography, multimedia products and artwork on the theme. Submissions are due no later than August 1 and should be sent to Editor@TheMennonite.org. Download the full editorial guidelines HERE. Karen’s Place —
The 2nd Annual Indian Creek Foundation Sporting Clays Challenge will be held Wednesday, September 27 at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays. Proceeds from the event will support ICF’s programs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism. For information regarding registration and sponsorships, click here.
Penn Foundation invites you to join them for a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary Life, Animated, followed by a panel discussion about autism. This event will be held Tuesday, July 25, 4:00 to 6:15 pm in the Univest Community Room, Loux Healthcare Center (807 Lawn Ave., Sellersville). Reserve your free seats by July 18 HERE.
The Miller-Keystone Blood Drive will be held Thursday, July 13, 3:30 to 7:30 pm at Swamp Mennonite Church. For more info, contact Jodie Foley at 215-541-3165. The Mennonite Heritage Center Used Book Sale will be held July 20 to 22 and 25 to 27 in the museum building. Great books available at low prices! July 20
Dock Mennonite Academy has openings for a full-time 5th grade teacher and a full-time middle school English teacher on the Early Childhood to Grade 8 campus for the 2017-18 school year. Applicants should submit their letter of introduction, resume and application (download here) to Dr. Conrad J. Swartzentruber, Superintendent, 1000 Forty Foot Rd., Lansdale, PA 19446 or cswartzentruber@dock.org.
Franconia Mennonite Church invites you to join them for a two-day Comforter Blitz on Tuesday, June 27, 8:00 am to 9:00 pm and Wednesday, June 28, 8:00 am to 5:00. Lunch will be provided both days and there will be an evening meal provided on Tuesday. Come for whatever amount of time you have (all
Good condition used books and/or rare books are being accepted now through July 14 for the Mennonite Heritage Center’s Annual Used Book Sale, July 20-22. Bring donations to the Mennonite Heritage Center; also needed are good condition used CD’s, DVD’s, and puzzles. Please no textbooks, phone books, magazines, Reader’s Digest condensed books or cassettes. For
Author Ervin Stutzman will speak on his most recent book, Christian’s Hope, on Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 pm at the Mennonite Heritage Center. He will reflect on the themes that prompted the book as well as the impulses that impelled the writing of the entire Return to Northkill series. Admission is by donation. For
West Swamp Mennonite Church is celebrating its 300th Anniversary in 2017! You’re invited to celebrate with them on Saturday, June 24, with a Pig Roast and picnic starting at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10, children age 12 and under are free. Contact the church office at 215-536-7468 or westswamp1@verizon.net by June 14 if you would like to attend.
Do you have questions about Medicare? Join Everence at its “Understanding Your Medicare Options” seminars on June 6 and August 1 at the Everence Souderton Office from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Come learn about Medicare, what’s covered, types of supplemental plans offered, deadlines for enrollment and more. Call Everence at 215-703-0111 or visit www.everence.com/souderton. RSVPs not required, but appreciated. As
