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That’s the short version of Jeff Koller’s story about a trip he took from North Newton, Kansas, to Texas. In November, Mennonite Central Committee - MCC (Central States region) put out the call for a volunteer to haul 750 health kits to Brownsville, Texas, to help meet the needs of migrants. Jeff Koller, who recently retired as Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) Region 3 Operations Coordinator, wanted to meet that need. “I’ve been there a lot and I’m familiar,” he said. https://mds.org/story/one-trip-many-hands-warmed-hearts/ MCC – Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ 
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"Amid a new nakba, MCC is responding with humanitarian assistance to displaced Gazans, as it did 75 years ago. Yet walking on that path of peace...calls for Anabaptists to act, including urging elected officials to champion a permanent ceasefire along with steps towards lasting peace for both Palestinians and Israelis." Read the full story at https://mcc.org/our-stories/gaza-catastrophe-and-75-years-mennonite-witness-palestine-and-israel MCC – Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ  Every purchase at MCC Thrift goes toward supporting MCC's work around the world.One of MCC's partners is working to reduce malnutrition in Nepal, focusing on pregnant and nursing mothers and children under five. The program provides training on nutrition, locally available foods, kitchen gardens, the importance of pre- and post-natal care as well as training for peer educators. Pictured, Bircha Maya Gole and Manisha Lama are participating in a women’s group facilitated by program worker, Sapana Tamang. Thank you for making a difference through MCC Thrift. MCC – Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ PS - MCC Thrift on Grantham is open for donations!  The article begins… “"My Korean name is Kwang-Eel Suh. I was born in what is now known as South Korea... everything changed overnight when I was 8 years old." In 1953, the Mennonite Vocational School welcomed and provided shelter, food, education and job training for hundreds of children. MCC also sent canned meat to provide nutritional support for students attending the school. Suh expresses his gratitude for the numerous service workers and volunteers he met over the years when he was a student and later an employee at MVS and MCC Korea: "I could glimpse Jesus in their loving kindness and dedication. Their action spoke louder." Read the full story at https://mcc.org/our-stories/name-christ MCC – Relief, development, and peace in the name of Chris  Thanks to your generosity, MCC was able to work for relief, development, and peace in 45 countries.1/5/2024 Because of you... - 32,285 relief kits helped families facing conflict or disaster - 208,149 people received emergency food assistance - 19,685 students participated in education programs - 55,568 people gained an improved water source - 30,246 people honed skills in peacebuilding - 574,560 pounds of canned meat provided protein - 59,277 comforters helped keep families warm - 52,280 hygiene kits offered needed supplies Thank you. www.mcc.org Want to make a donation? Ask Lorraine or Jan how to easily to do this. MCC – Relief, development, and peace in the name of Christ  |
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