2012 Celebrate MCC Gathering
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The Trail Youth Group sang several songs during the Friday evening worship service.
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Doug Amstutz, former MCC representative in Ethiopia, gave a sermon titled, "From the Eunuch to the Unique: Ethiopian Christianity."
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The Great Lakes regional associates led a breakfast for congregational representatives on Saturday morning. Marlin Yoder (right) and Jorge Vielman (left) shared updates and resources.
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Lorene Coblentz helps put knots in a comforter for MCC during one of the breaks.
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Eight workshops were offered during two sessions on Saturday. Presentations and discussions centered on a variety of topics including relief sales, anti-racism and Foods Resource Bank.
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Johanna Sutter, dedicated material resources volunteer, shared stories about the profound impact of receiving supplies from MCC when she was a child growing up in Germany.
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Participants enjoyed good meals provided by Berlin Mennonite and other local congregations.
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Eight of the Great Lakes IVEPers from around the world joined together singing on Saturday afternoon.
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Participants brought gifts of hygiene kits to offer during the Saturday afternoon worship service.
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Ron Byler, MCC US Executive Director, shared stories from MCC about breaking down the dividing walls during the concluding worship service.