General Mennonite Missions Advocate-- Bruce Swartz
Southern District & Virginia Conference Missions Advocate-- Dolores Beiler
Congregational Outreach Advocate-- Kristi Wenger
Regional Ecumenical Outreach (Community Missions) Advocate-- Dave Powell
Mission Commission Coordinator-- Kathy Huber

All MCC Uganda staff and those close to them are safe in the wake of two bombings Sunday in Kampala, Uganda, according to Gann Herman, who is an MCC representative in Uganda with her husband, Dale Herman. MCC Uganda offices are located in Kampala.

Herman reported that the MCC Uganda staff members who use public transportation are taking extra precautions because of threats about bombs on taxis. “We value the prayers of the MCC family,� she said. The Hermans are from Durham, N.C.

MCC Burundi supports efforts to minimize election violence

Joining hands with other peace-minded organizations, MCC Burundi is supporting election monitoring in hopes of minimizing violence and fraud in the county's first election since the end of its civil war.

>> mcc.org/stories/news/mcc-joins-efforts-minimize-election-violence-burundi

RESOURCES

Eat some beans

Around the world, rice and beans is a staple of many people’s diets, while meat is a luxury. Dig into some rice and beans today. See other food challenges from the MCC Hello Summer Fun Pack, which offers activities for children and families.

>> hello.mcc.org/july.html

GIVING

Home Makers, a Nigerian Christian organization, teaches women marketableable skills and provides small loans to those who show skill and initiative. Consider supporting Home Makers with your donation.

>> donate.mcc.org/project/nigeria-loans-women
Gemeinschaft Home, a local recovery and re-entry program for ex-offenders, always has residents in need of jobs, including part time work. Call 540-434-1690 with any information or help you can offer.

EMU is looking for an Administrative Assistant for Student Life

Zion Mennonite Church in Broadway, Virginia is seeking a half-time Associate Pastor to provide leadership in the area of faith formation of youth, young adults and families and provide complementary pastoral leadership to the lead pastor in other areas of the congregation’s ministries. Master of Divinity preferred. Pastoral or church leadership experience accepted in lieu of M. Div. Send letter of interest, resume and references to Marv Nisly, 2310 Maple Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 or fmnisly@comcast.net