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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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    Singing together was an important part of the worship services.

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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.

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