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Photo by Jennifer Steiner
The MCC Great Lakes booth provided a gathering spot for conversation and an escape from the rain.
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Terri Geiser (MCC alumna) from Hively Avenue Mennonite Church prepares food for her congregation's booth in the international food tent.
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Penny Power is a big draw at the relief sale. Churches from across the local area bring the coins they've gathered throughout the year.
Nellie Mathe, MCC IVEPer from Zimbabwe, empties a Penny Power bank into the coin counter.
More information about Penny Power: pennypower.org
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Anita Martin from Benton Mennonite Church helps put Penny Power coins through the coin counter.
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Local churches and individuals donate an assortment of baked goods for the sale. They go quickly!
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Despite cold and rainy weather, many people enjoyed the pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday morning after the "Run for Relief" 5K run and 2K walk.
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A highlight for many is the quilt auction where beautiful handmade quilts and comforters raise money for MCC.
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People of all ages enjoy sitting in the auction barn for the quilt auction.
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A comforter knotting station in the MCC Great Lakes booth offered a chance for a hands-on way to help. MCC sends comforters and blankets hospitals, refugee camps, orphanages, and locations experiencing disasters
Nadine Zook Miller (left), Material Resource Coordinator, works with Matthaniel Laughlin (center) and Deb Laughlin (right) to knot a comforter.
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Ardith Barreffa (center) helps Jesus and Isabel Garcia knot a comforter for MCC.
More information about comforters and blankets from MCC: mcc.org/kits/blankets
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Many churches volunteered to sell various take-home food items such as cheese, sausage and fresh vegetables.
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Photo by Jennifer Steiner
Face painting proved to be fun for all ages! Sarina Metekai (3) sits patiently while Liz Core begins painting a butterfly.
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Photo by Jennifer Steiner
Hilary Bertsche shows his love for MCC for all to see!
Thank you to the many volunteers and others support MCC through the Michiana Relief Sale and others throughout the Great Lakes region.
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