Local Events and Opportunities:
You are invited to Lindale Mennonite Church on July 31 at 6:30 for an evening of worship in song. The service will be led by Lindale's Worship Team.
Empowering Women: Money, Health and Faith is a Mennonite Women USA resourcing event that will take place on August 12-13 at Peace Mennonite Church in Aurora, Colorado, just east of Denver. In previous years, this kind of event was called PREP (preparing, resourcing, encouraging, praising) and was held specifically for area-conference women leaders. This year, this event is being opened up to all women, because, let’s be honest – who among us doesn’t need to be empowered with regards to our understanding of money and our personal health? We will experience and enjoy networking, friend-making, worship, inspiration, nurture, eating, education and our favorite word: empowerment – that’s what you can expect on Aug. 12-13. Rhoda Blough, of Denver, and Teresa Boshart Yoder of Harrisonburg, VA, will present. As staff of Everence, they bring passion, experience and tools for us to understand our relationship with money and our personal health. These professionals will provide handouts, books, journals and other resources. Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XkolszCbcDKoCS9QIvZqFx66uq4PR_tfs9eWlgeq6uo/edit?usp=drive_web
The Sing Me High Music Festival celebrates music and faith in the Shenandoah Valley. We anticipate that this festival will become an annual tradition for people of all ages and faiths. This year's one-day event will feature eight music groups with Shenandoah Valley roots and ties, old-fashioned hymn singing, Mennonite and Brethren artisans, children’s activities, A Bowl of Good, pork barbecue, barbecued chicken, coleslaw, and ice cream, and a campfire sing-a-long at the close of the event. This year the festival is August 27 from 2-10:30pm and is jointly hosted by the Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center and the Walking Roots Band. The festival will be a family-friendly, alcohol-free event. Please make yourselves at home! Bring a blanket, your favorite camp chairs, or a sofa on wheels. Limited folding chair seating will be available under the main tent. We'll take care of the music and the food, so all you need to do is come and enjoy! Visit www.singmehigh.com for more information and ticketing. Order your tickets before August 1st for a chance to win a $50 voucher for festival CDs and souvenirs. Be sure to check out the invitations to sponsors and volunteers, too. Since this is a new festival, we're looking for lots of help–consider signing up with your Sunday School class or small group for a fun afternoon of good work and good music!
Former students, faculty and staff of the Park School (1918-1967) are invited to a reunion at Park View Mennonite Church's fellowship hall, September 4, 4:00-7:00 pm. A meal will be catered by Macado's. Cost is $15. Learn more and register at parkschoolreunion1967.weebly.com or call Miriam at 540-478-5524.
The Shenandoah Valley Mennonite Historians are sponsoring a local Old Order Mennonite Tour led by Phil Kniss, September 10, from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Contact Jim Hershberger for registration/information at (540) 833-8033 or (540) 908-8005 or jimhersh254@gmail.com
Join the MHI Friends Dinner “Making Disciples as We Go!” on September 16 to celebrate Mennonite Hispanic Initiative’s accomplishments in the last year and recognize and thank our many partners in mission. A delicious Latino meal will be served! Special Guest Ying Kai will speak. The event will be at 7 pm at Shady Oak (Weavers Mennonite Church), Harrisonburg, Va. Tables will be available for $100.00 (includes 8 people). Churches can RSVP and send up to 8 people representing the congregation. Also, individuals can RSVP and invite 7 more friends to participate. Finally, if you don’t have a party, you can RSVP and we will accommodate you with other people around a table. RSVP to 540-209-1450 or to marvinl@mennonitemission.net to reserve a table before Sep. 9.
A T4T ‘Training for Trainers’ event will be held September 17-18 at Shady Oak (Weavers Mennonite Church), Harrisonburg. Learn the story behind the world’s fastest-growing church planting movement and how it can happen in your community with trainer Ying Kai. Cost is $60 per person (includes the T4T training, materials and Saturday lunch). Sponsored by Mennonite Hispanic Initiative and VMMissions. Learn more and register at: http://vmmissions.org/t4t-event-september-17-18/
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities:
Gift & Thrift, Inc. (Harrisonburg, VA) seeks qualified candidates for the position of full-time general manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing oversight of three divisions (Artisan’s Hope, Booksavers, and A World of Good Thrift Shop), visioning for future growth and development, collaborating with division managers, and overseeing the financial and budget needs. The general manager reports to a board of directors whose vision is to support the work of Mennonite Central Committee. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree preferred, 3-5 years’ experience in the retail environment, supervision, as well as a commitment to the mission of serving others. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to jobatgnt@gmail.com or mail to Gift & Thrift, Attention: Personnel Committee, 731 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
MennoMedia, Inc. seeks a part-time Administrative Assistant. We’re a book and curriculum publisher seeking a friendly, competent part-time administrative assistant for a wide variety of office support services. The job includes clerical and financial tasks, volunteer management and assisting visitors. We need someone with good people skills and at least two years of experience with Word, Excel and databases, who is eager and willing to learn new tasks and software programs. This job has great growth potential for the right person. 20 hours per week, hours are somewhat flexible. Email resume and cover letter to barbaraf@mennomedia.org. No phone calls, please.
Eastern Mennonite University is seeking applicants for an Associate Director of Admissions in the Department of Admissions. Responsibilities include assisting the director with day to day operations of the admissions office, particularly day to day management of the admissions counselors and telecounselors, managing a small recruitment territory and assisting director with data analysis and establishing recruitment strategy. Associate director will fill in during Director’s absences and represent Eastern Mennonite University on and off campus. Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. : Excellent communication skills-written and verbal, ability to make quick decisions and analyze and interpret data. Leadership and managerial skills necessary. Attention to detail is essential to the position. Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously and be goal oriented necessary. Some travel and evening and weekend work required. Submit application, resume and three references to: hr@emu.edu. For more information visit our website at www.emu.edu/humanresources. EMU is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. EMU conducts criminal background investigations as part of the hiring process.
Eastern Mennonite University is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator for the Interfaith Peace Camp for the Center of Interfaith Engagement. This position is responsible for Coordinate Interfaith Peace Camp (IPC) projects and activities at a local and national level. Work closely with and liaise between the Center for Interfaith Engagement, Interfaith Peace Camp planning committee, and Interfaith Peace Board. Position will provide leadership and administrative support for the IPC planning committee and maintain publicity. Position will also work closely with board to raise funds to support the sustainability of IPC and support planning, implementation, and follow-up of annual Interfaith Peace Camp program locally. AA degree required and BA degree desired; nonprofit leadership experience is a plus. Part-time, grant funded position. Submit letter of application, resume and the contact information for three references to: Human Resources, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, hr@emu.edu. For more information visit our website at www.emu.edu/humanresources. Eastern Mennonite University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. EMU conducts criminal background investigations as part of the hiring process.
Eastern Mennonite University is seeking applicants for a Student Success Coordinator for the Women’s Peacebuilding Leadership Program (WPLP). The WPLP student success coordinator manages WPLP’s student support, curriculum design, and program monitoring and evaluation. Works closely with WPLP director to initiate data-driven changes to program design and to design new programming in response to grants. Oversees the success of WPLP students and ensures the integration and support of WPLP within CJP and EMU systems. Bachelors degree required. Fulltime, grant funded position. Submit letter of application, resume and the contact information for three references to: Human Resources, 1200 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, hr@emu.edu. For more information visit our website at www.emu.edu/humanresources. Eastern Mennonite University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. EMU conducts criminal background investigations as part of the hiring process.
Eastern Mennonite University seeks applicants for the position of an Undergraduate Office Assistant. The UG Office Assistant collaborates with the Administrative Assistant to keep the Undergraduate Education Department functioning smoothly and efficiently with assistance given to the graduate program as necessary. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Part-time, 10 hours per week. Submit application, resume, and three references to: hr@emu.edu. For more information visit our website at www.emu.edu/humanresources. Eastern Mennonite University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. EMU conducts criminal background investigations as part of the hiring process.
The Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (www.vbmhc.org) invites applications for the position of full-time Executive Director. The successful candidate should have expertise in program visioning, strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, administration, public relations, volunteer coordination, and interpreting the vision of the Center to the church and community. The Director should be committed to the heritage which Brethren and Mennonites share, especially in the Shenandoah Valley. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Directors. Send letter of application, resume, and three recommendations to J.D. Glick, Chair, Search committee, 14 Joseph Court, Bridgewater, VA 22812 (jdglick@Verizon.net). Position open until filled.
Herald Press is seeking a Marketing and Sales Assistant. Qualified candidates will be creative, detail-oriented team player to assist with book sales, marketing and advertising. Requires marketing savvy and strong writing, organizational and financial management skills. Must be experienced in Excel and Word and willing to learn new software. Excellent growth potential for the right candidate. See complete job description at mennomedia.org, click on Job Openings. Submit a cover letter and resume to barbaraf@mennomedia.org. No phone calls, please.
Next year EMU will welcome two Spanish Language Assistants through MCC’s International Volunteer Exchange Program (IVEP) and is looking for hosts. There is no “ideal” host – some are young families, some are middle-aged and some are retired. Hosts develop their own unique relationships with IVEP participants. This is a wonderful opportunity for families with children who are learning Spanish. We hope that the IVEP participant will become part of the family. IVEP is a year-long work and cultural exchange opportunity for young, Christian adults. Every year 60 participants come from more than 25 countries around the world to volunteer in the U.S. or Canada, where they live with a local person or family. EMU IVEPers arrive mid-August and leave for summer placements the first week of May. Contact Gretchen Maust at Gretchen.maust@emu.edu for more information.
Virginia Mennonite Missions Prayer Request:
July 31
Pray for Richard and Elsie Bowman as they return to Albania today. Pray for health and stamina as they walk alongside of workers, leaders, students, and teachers.