Shalom Mennonite Congregation

Located:

801 Parkwood Drive at Eastern Mennonite High School

Mailing Address:

EMU, Campus Box 8

Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Office Phone: (540) 432-1659

Email:

Website: http://shalomcongregation.va.us.mennonite.net/

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This morning at Shalom -

Worship                               9:30-11:00, Sunday school for children ages 5-12; Nursery provided for those 5 and under in room 115
Fellowship                            11-11:15
Second Hour                        11:15-noon
- Structured activities for children 2-12, worship space
- Covenant Communities in Old and New Testaments (Adult SS Series), conference room

Worship Calendar -

Nov. 8: Ted Grimsrud
Nov. 15: Dave Wiens
Nov. 22: Jonathan Lantz-Trissel
Nov. 29, Advent 1: Emily North
Dec. 6, Advent 2: Frank Baer, Patchwork Pantry, No Potluck

NEW
Shalom's Safe Congregation Policy Statement
Faces of the Shalom Family
Earl & Ruth Zimmerman's Blog

Announcements

Alternative Christmas Fair
On November 14--from 9-1 there will be an Alternative Christmas Fair at the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren. An opportunity to donate to Habitat, Heifer International, First Step, Mercy House, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Free Clinic, Valley Aids Network, Gemeinschaft (and others) in honor of a friend or relative. SERRV gifts, Equal Exchange coffee and tea and crafts from local artisans will be available. There will be activities for children and toys from Crafty Hands. Lunch will be served beginning at 11 AM. If you have questions call Lucile Vaughn at 828-1607.

Reception Lunch for Tom Benevento/New Community Project on November 15
November 15, after our worship, everyone is invited to a potluck lunch at the Zahner/Benevento home, celebrating Tom receiving MMA’s Journey Award. Tour their gardens, see their projects, meet others from the New Community Project, and listen to good music! A pot of rice and beans and fruit and dessert are provided. Bring food to compliment these.

Lunch with John Filson, November 22
November 22, Earl and Pat Hostetter Martin are hosting John Filson who has been with MCC in Northern Iraq. Please join us for a potluck lunch at their home to hear about his work there. The main dish will be provided. Bring salads, vegetables or dessert.

Christmas Party
December 6 will be our annual Christmas party, 6:00pm at Carol and Verne Schirch’s home. Please bring finger foods to share.