Register for in-person worship on Sunday morning by contacting Lisa at office@ezmennonite.ca or calling 519-655-6824 by Saturday at 10 a.m. If Lisa is unable to take your call, please leave a message that includes your name and phone number. Your registration will then be confirmed either by email or phone.
Student Aid Applications:
While fall continues to remain a bit uncertain for our students, EZMC remains committed to supporting individuals who consider Christian nurture and leadership development to be part of their education. Student aid applications are due June 30 for the 2021/2022 school year (Sept 2021 – Aug 2022). If you are interested in applying or would like to know more, please contact Tracey Kropf at tracey.kropf@gmail.com.
The 2021 Camp Subsidy Form is now available and you can complete and return to Dawn Zehr either by email (gdzehr@gmail.com) or mail (657173 15th line, R.R.#1 Tavistock, ON N0B 2R0). Please note that this year no funds will be sent until camps can confirm their programming depending on Covid-19 restrictions in place. Forms are available by contacting Lisa Suderman either by email at office@ezmennonite.ca or by phone (519-655-6824). Paper copies can be mailed to you if needed. If you have any questions please contact one of the Christian Education Lay Ministers – Bethany Kropf or Dana Hyde.
Tues July 6th – Thurs July 8th Outside FUN WITH WATER. In-person. SUMMER DAY CAMP
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. FREE Event for ages 7-10 SPLISH! SPLASH! SPLISH! Science Experiments! Storytelling! Crafts! Games and more! All OUTSIDE Bring your own snacks Pre- register at Grace United Church. www.graceunitedtavistock.com (limited capacity) GRACE UNITED CHURCH 116 Woodstock St. S. Tavistock 519 655 2151
GRASS TAX – LIVE OUTDOOR CONCERT at Grace United
Friday July 23rd 7 – 8.30 p.m. (Rain date July 30th) Tickets: $20 – must pre-order Tel: 519 655 2151 www.graceunitedtavistock.com email:graceunitedtavistock@gmail.com Limited seating – book now
Raw Carrot soup now available at New Hamburg Thrift Centre
The Raw Carrot is excited to announce that our soup is available for sale at New Hamburg Thrift Centre! As an MCC Ontario program, The Raw Carrot provides a compassionate workplace to people on long term disability. Our healthy soups are handcrafted in small batches, packed with tasty veggies and free of added preservatives. Fresh ingredients are sourced as locally as possible. Our staff are “stirring up” change with their delicious, handcrafted gourmet soup!” Soup can be purchased at MCC Thrift & Gift in Elmira, Thrift on Kent in Kitchener and now at the New Hamburg Thrift Centre.
Every child matters
June is Indigenous History Month. Please join MCC in lifting up the survivors and multi-generational survivors who carry the pain of Residential Schools. Learn more at mcco.ca/remembering. Wear an MCC “Every Child Matters” button – available at MCC Thrift shops
Mennonite Disaster Service is looking for volunteers. MDS is partnering with Menno Homes on a project to provide affordable housing to a low income family by fixing up a home in the Kitchener/Waterloo area. As COVID restrictions loosen MDS will be looking for local day volunteers to assist with this project. The work includes exterior siding, drywalling, painting, flooring, etc. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Bruce Weber at 519-577-8521.
Join our team at MCCO!
There’s still time to apply for the Material Resources Program Warehouse Associate position. Applications close on June 16, so head over to mcco.ca/serve to learn more and to apply today.
For sale! MCC Thrift has a number of heavy duty rolling tables available for sale. Each table is in excellent condition and measures 50″ x 98″ x 35″ and the bin is 12″ deep. To get yours today, contact Karla Richards at karlarichards@mcco.ca.
Grow Hope Niagara
Become a virtual farmer by partnering with CFGB and MCC to sponsor acres through Grow Hope Niagara and raise funds to help hungry people around the world. Your $400 per acre sponsorship can become up to $2000 through government matching. More info at mcco.ca/grow-hope.
You can provide emergency relief in Gaza
Violence continues to escalate in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank, worsening an already poor humanitarian situation, especially in Gaza. MCC will be working with partners to provide emergency relief to people affected. Your financial support will provide essential support for so many. To donate, go to mcccanada.ca/gaza-relief.