AAMA News & Information
Philadelphia Mennonite High School (PMHS) transforms the lives of their students through education. They need our support though to continue fulfilling PMHS's mission. Please encourage your congregation to give a donation through a special offering for PMHS. Also please keep the school in your prayers. More information about PMHS is available at www.pmhs98.org.
Mennonite United Revival Church is in its final stages of construction of their new church and community center. This will provide more space for ministry to children and community services such as marriage counseling, job preparation counseling, health care workshops, college application assistance, providing hot meals to the needy, etc. United Revival needs assistance to complete this building project. Tax deductible donations can be made to Mennonite United Revival Church, 169 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237. For more information about the church visit www.urmennonitechurch.com.
Immediate Position Openings
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Ongoing Programs
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary
offers a Pastoral Studies Distance Education Program for pastors,
lay leaders, deacons and elders focusing on issues vital to
ministry. The program is designed for pastors and leaders called
to ministry without college or seminary training. For more
information visit the web site at www.ambs.edu/PSDE
or contact Lois Hess Nafziger, PSDE Administrative Assistant, at PSDE@ambs.edu
or 574-296-6245 or 800-964-2627.
Church Community Worker Program -
Mennonite Central Committee U.S. partners with sponsoring
churches or organizations to provide year round
service/employment opportunities for constituent African
American, Asian, Hispanic and Native American young adults in
their home communities. The program is designed to promote and
foster leadership development and support community efforts.
Contact your MCC regional office for more information or visit www.mcc.org.
Churches Supporting Churches (CSC) is
working in partnership to restart, repair and rebuild churches
to redevelop New Orleans. CSC is seeking congregations to join
with other congregations as a cluster of support for a specific
New Orleans congregation. For more information go to http://www.cscneworleans.org/intro.html
!Explore – A Program for High School Youth
– !Explore
is for youth who are passionate about the church and who
desire a place in it--youth who are asking deep questions and
long to share their vision, energy and hopes. Youth who
are in grade 11 and grade 12 may apply for the summer program
following that year in school. Participating youth receive
a stipend from their congregation and from AMBS. Download
the brochure for !Explore
2011. Visit the website for
the application deadline. For more information
and to apply visit www.ambs.edu/!explore
or call the !Explore office at 800-964-2627 and request an
application.
The Mennonite Central Committee U.S. Racism Awareness Program
has resources on internalized racist oppression, internalized
racist superiority and white privilege. Contact the MCC U.S.
office at 717-859-1151 or email at mailbox@mcc.org.
Mennonite Central Committee Resource for Youth Pastors/Leaders. "Behind the Camouflage, A Primer on Military Enlistment for Youth Pastors, Mentors and Counselors" is available at http://co.mcc.org/us/co/. Click the following links for other peace education resources:
National Clergy Renewal Program -
This program offered by Lilly Endowment Inc. is intended to
strengthen Christian congregations by providing an opportunity
for pastors to step away briefly from the demands of daily
parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection.
The Endowment provides grants directly to congregations for
support of a renewal program for their pastor. For information
and application deadline visit www.clergyrenewal.org
or contact Lilly Endowment Inc. at clergyrenewal@yahoo.com,
317-916-7302.
Grant money is available from Mennonite Central
Committee (MCC) for Summer Programs. Mennonite Central Committee U.S. provides summer service/employment opportunities for constituent African American, Asian, Hispanic and Native American college students. The purpose of the program is to develop leadership skills in students while strengthening ties with their home communities.
Applications may be due as early as February. Contact your MCC regional office for more information or visit www.mcc.org.
Youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Challenge Grants
offered by the Alliance for Justice to youth groups affiliated
with nonprofit organizations or government agencies. Projects
must be high school level. The purpose is to support
youth-designed and youth-led campaigns to end gun violence.
Contact Kellye McIntosh at 202-822-6070 or Kellye@afj.org.
Youth Service Opportunities -
Mennonite Mission Network offers short-term experiences for
youth ages 14 to 20. Youth have the opportunity to make a
difference in a community, make new friendships and grow in
Christ as part of Youth Venture or Group Venture.
Young Adult Service Opportunities -
Service Adventure provides service terms for young adults ages
17-20. Mennonite Voluntary Service provides service
opportunities for all adults. For more information on these
service experiences visit Mennonite Mission Network's web site
at www.mennonitemission.net.