"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
 
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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.
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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Give the gift of meals at school this Christmas season.
School lunches and breakfasts offer a valuable boost to student health and nutrition at schools like this one in South Sudan, and raise student attendance rates. Students whose bellies are full have a better chance of concentrating on lessons and staying in school.
To give a gift of hope today, visit mcc.org/Christmas
Or you can give by your offering. If by cash, designate the envelope “MCC Christmas.” If by cheque, make the cheque payable to the church and designate “MCC Christmas” on the memo line/envelope. By e-transfer, put “MCC Christmas” in the message box. Any questions? Our treasurer Lorraine would love to help.
 
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Quack! Quack! Quack! How often can you give a gift that quacks?
Ducks that Ruzina Begum is raising in Bangladesh are high egg producers and are resistant to disease. A gift of $15 covers the cost of 10 ducklings.
To give a gift of hope today, visit mcc.org/Christmas
Or you can give by your offering. If by cash, designate the envelope “MCC Christmas.” If by cheque, make the cheque payable to the church and designate “MCC Christmas” on the memo line/envelope. By e-transfer, put “MCC Christmas” in the message box. Any questions? Our treasurer Lorraine would love to help.
 
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A gift of hope is used where it’s needed most around the world, making a difference for children like Brsha Hembrom, Afia Baski and Asha Hembrom. Through an MCC-supported multilingual education project in Bangladesh, they have a chance to start learning in their own Indigenous language, easing their transition to government schools, where instruction is in Bengali.
This is just one way that your gifts help local partners forge creative initiatives tailored to their communities.
To give a gift of hope today, visit mcc.org/Christmas
Or you can give by your offering. If by cash, designate the envelope “MCC Christmas.” If by cheque, make the cheque payable to the church and designate “MCC Christmas” on the memo line/envelope. By e-transfer, put “MCC Christmas” in the message box. Any questions? Our treasurer Lorraine would love to help.
 
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In North Korea, MCC works with First Steps - a Christian humanitarian organization.  
First Steps seeks to prevent and alleviate childhood malnutrition in North Korea through programs which provide essential nutrients to young children, babies, pregnant, and lactating mothers. First Steps has the rare and privileged opportunity of continuing our humanitarian aid in the DPRK over many years and through many challenges.
 
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https://www.firststepscanada.org/soymilk

Imagine walking hours for the water you need for drinking, cooking or cleaning. Thanks to MCC projects, this is changing for many communities around the world.
 
This Christmas, give the gift that changes lives, like the gift of clean water. Learn more by reading through your MCC Gift Guide or visit mcc.org/Christmas
 
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It’s always a good time for Raw Carrot Soup. It’s not raw, and there are many kinds. The top seller is their chicken noodle. Currently you can buy this soup at the MCC Thrift Store on Granthan. After December 19, while the shop is being renovated, Raw Carrot Soup will be available at the Niagara MCC Office at 505 Carlton St.
https://therawcarrot.com/
 
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