Mennonite Disaster Service

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Anabaptists helping God’s healing and hope flow to those whose lives were affected by disaster.


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Mutual aid in practice: Returning aid in a time of ‘drought’

Robin Long, Blooming GlenIn 1999, Eastern Pennsylvania experienced a drought which lasted throughout the summer. Farms were severely affected as their crops were declared a total disaster. The local Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) board approached farmers in the Bucks and Montgomery counties to ask how they could help. The request was for hay [...]

Posted on 13 July 2009 | 3:16 pm

Responding to urgent needs: Material Resource Center opens doors to serve the world from Indian Creek Farm

Norman Good, Blooming GlenMennonite Central Committee (MCC) strives to respond to urgent needs around the globe and at home. Each prayer and gift is offered to bring healing and hope “in the name of Christ.”Approximately five years ago, MCC in Akron, Pa., contacted Abe Landes, of Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton, Pa., and myself about [...]

Posted on 11 February 2008 | 10:09 am

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