Maple City Health Care Center will host an open house on Thursday evening, November 12, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  See the Center’s new expansion and renovation.  Maple City Health Care Center provides affordable health care for people in the north and east neighborhoods of Goshen .

Open Position: The Depot MCC Thrift Shops has a staff position open for a part-time assistant warehouse manager.   Qualified candidates will be organized, physically fit and have good interpersonal skills.  Hours are somewhat flexible.  Pick up an application at the Depot MCC Thrift Shops office.  Applications are due by November 20.  Interviews will take place in late November/early December.  Starting date is December 7.  For more information, please call Missy Schrock at 534-1828 or e-mail at depotmccthriftshopsgmail.com.

Open Positions: MDC Goldenrod has openings for part-time positions. We are looking for dedicated, flexible people who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. If interested, apply at 1514 College Ave, Goshen or on the company website at www.goldenrodonline.org.

Open Position: Advancement Event Facilitator

Mennonite Church USA seeks an Advancement Event Facilitator to arrange, manage, and promote Mennonite Church USA advancement activities such as congregational or donor special events.  This person will be a committed Christian, active in a congregation, and have a good understanding of communication theory and strategies.  Oversee multiple operations at one time, face numerous deadlines, and orchestrate the activities of the constituent engagement of Mennonite Church USA leaders, including the Executive Director of Mennonite Church USA , Executive Director of Mennonite Mission Network, board members, senior executives and international mission workers. Familiarity with computer fundraising database use, preferably Raiser’s Edge7 software is required. Familiarity with Mennonite Church USA and public relation issues is recommended. Committed to denominational and agency goals of anti-racist action. This is an interim position through August 31, 2010. Elkhart, IN office preferred.  For more information on this position, go to www.MennoniteMission.net and click on Get Involved / Staff Opportunities, or call Linda Krueger at (574)523-3009.

Open Position: Hospitality volunteer

Mennonite Church USA’s Elkhart office is in need of assistance with receiving visitors, answering phone calls and other work for 4 to 6 hours each workday.  Inquiries are welcomed whether you are available to assist one day a week or every day of the week.  The ideal person will be a member of a Mennonite Church USA congregation who has an interest in experiencing organizational life and work in an agency office.  This volunteer will have a warm, welcoming personality, be comfortable with people of diverse backgrounds, be experienced in an office setting, and have basic email and word processing skills.  For more information on these positions, go to www.MennoniteMission.net and click on Get Involved / Staff Opportunities, or call Linda Krueger at (574)523-3009.

The Living Room: First Presbyterian Church, Goshen will begin weekly support/healing group for those who have experienced life difficulties as a result of alcohol and/or other drug use. Any person struggling with substance abuse issues is encouraged to participate and/or contact the church for additional information (533-7845). Meetings begin promptly on Saturday, October 24 at 8:15am and end by 9:45am.  The Living Room is located in the lower level of the church at 215 E. Lincoln – west side entrance – and then follow the signs.

The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care will be presenting a holiday-focused Living With Loss Group beginning November 10 from 6:00-8:00pm. The five week sessions will focus on tips for navigating the holiday season. There is no charge to attend and it is open to the public. Contact Greg Suderman at 574-264-3321 or 800-413-9083 to register.

The Goshen High School Advanced Crimson Choir and Crimsonaires will be featured during the November 10 Goshen College Afternoon Sabbatical at 1 pm in the Music Center 's Sauder Concert Hall. The program will feature the two top award-winning choirs from GHS. This concert will share a variety of music from classical choral music to standard pop tunes. GHS choirs have been under the direction of Marcia Yost for 26 years. The event is free and open to the public.

Maple City Health Care Center will host an open house on Thursday evening, November 12, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  See the Center’s new expansion and renovation.  Maple City Health Care Center provides affordable health care for people in the north and east neighborhoods of Goshen .

Gospel Echoes Team Festival of Praise: Fish Fry (chicken available) and Concert on Saturday, November 14! Fish Fry is from 4-7pm by donation. The concert starts at 6pm at the Antique Miscellaneous Building in Shipshewana, Indiana . Music by the Gospel Echoes Harvest and New Life Teams and special guests. Former Inmate, Larry Skyrant, will be our guest speaker. A freewill offering will be received for the prison ministry. For more information contact: 574-533-0221.

Bethel College will conduct Scholarship Auditions for 2010 for Music, Theatre, and Technical Theatre.  Please call today for fast approaching audition dates and details: 574-257-3393 (music); 574-807-7747 (theatre); 800-422-4101 (admission). Visit them online at www.BethelCollege.edu.  

An Autumn Chorale Concert: Goshen Community Chorale presents Saints Bound for Heaven on Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m. at the Eighth Street Mennonite Church . This program will feature “Requim” by John Rutter, plus works by Aaron Copland, Lee Dengler, and others. A freewill offering will be collected.

The next Yellow Creek Mennonite Church Senior Tuesday Luncheon and Program is Tuesday, November 17 at noon. Menu includes pork loin, sweet potatoes, corn, salad, cake, rolls and coffee/tea. Cost is $5 per person paid at the door. The program is Thanksgiving Memories and sing-a-long. If you would like to attend, contact ESTHER MARTIN by November 9 at 533-7460 to make a reservation.    

Life Line Screening is coming to * Silverwood Mennonite Church ( 1712 West Clinton Street, Goshen IN 46526 ) on Tuesday, December 8. Life Line Screening has partnered with over 370 hospitals across the country and has screened over 5 million participants. Why? Because the ultrasound screenings that we offer can help save lives. Screenings available: 1. Stroke/Carotid Artery, 2. Heart Rhythm (Atrial Fibrillation), 3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, 4. Peripheral Arterial Disease, 5. Osteoporosis, Stroke, Vascular Disease, and Rhythm Package—all four tests for only $139. Add an osteoporosis screening for just $10 more—all 5 tests for $149 ($66 savings). Appointments are limited and pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-679-5192 with priority code 3818. You will receive your results in 21 days. Our screenings cannot detect all forms of stroke and heart disease and do not replace regular contact and follow up with your physician. Insurance Note: Life Line Screening does not participate in the Medicare program and the costs of these screening services are not reimbursable by Medicare. Life Line Screening does not file insurance claims. We accept Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express. Please visit us at www.lifelinescreening.com for more information. * Silverwood Mennonite Church is not affiliated with nor do they endorse Line Screening of America.

Paw Ball: Bethany Christian Schools will hold a developmental basketball experience for youth in grades 4-6. Boys sessions will run Saturdays November 7 to January 16; girls sessions will run Saturdays January 23 to February 27. Participants will have a 90-minute session that includes a time of instruction followed by a game. Registration is $10 per child. For more information and registration forms see www.bethanycs.net/pawball or contact Bryan Kehr at 534-2567 or during school hours.

Cross Court Sports Ministries is holding registration for young men ages 12-18 who are interested in joining our basketball league.   Practices are held one evening a week with games on Friday nights at Heritage Intermediate School in Middlebury.  Registration will be held on Tuesday November 11 at Chandler Elementary in Goshen from 6-8 PM, and on Wednesday November 12 at Parkside Elementary in Goshen from 6-8 pm.  For more details, check out www.crosscourtsports.com or call 260-710-2824.

Goshen College Music Center welcomes you to a Community School of the Arts Showcase Concert on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4:00 p.m. in Sauder Concert Hall.  Two children's choirs, a strings orchestra of players aged 8-80 and a featured young pianist will present songs, anthems, works by Bach, Vivaldi, Chopin and more. Tickets are $7 regular / $5 students and seniors, available at the door. 

Students in grades 5-11 interested in exploring Bethany Christian Schools can shadow a Bethany student on Monday, November 16, 7:45 am-3:30 pm Parents are invited to a 7:45-8:15am conversation with Principal Allan Dueck, staff, and parents of current students, and to tour the school at 8:15am or 2:45pm To participate contact Rachel Roth Sawatzky by Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 534-2567 or .

George Veith will be speaking about the work that he and his wife, Tobia, are doing in Macau, on November 18, 9 am, at the Greencroft Senior Center , Goshen .  Macau, a former Portuguese colony at the mouth of the Canton River in southern China, is known as the Las Vegas of the East. George and Tobia are part of a team of mission and local workers that lead the Macau Mennonite Church in various types of ministry including children’s tutoring, English classes, visitation, small groups, outreach, pastoral care, and prayer counseling. The new casino construction boom in Macau has brought new affluence to some, but to many more it has brought a high price: disruption of family life (due to shift work at casino related jobs) and loss of quality of life. The church ministers to these families, sharing Jesus’ healing and hope.  The public is invited to this meeting sponsored by Mennonite Mission Network Auxiliary. 

The Curious Savage , a heartwarming comedy for all ages, will be presented November 20-22 by Bethany Christian High School . The Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30pm and the Sunday performance is at 3 pm Call 534-2567 to reserve tickets—$8 for adults and $6 for students. For more information see www.bethanycs.net/curious_savage.

Goshen College presents its sixth annual A Festival of Carols , ushering in this sacred season with music by singers and instrumentalists, and with gathered audience participation in traditional carols.  Join us for this festive occasion, presented in the Music Center 's Sauder Concert Hall on Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 pm, and on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 4 pm.  Reserved seating tickets ($14) are available now at the GC Welcome Center (574-535-7566).