Shenk Koontz Family
Former FMC members Peter and Kelly Shenk Koontz are currently serving as the country representatives for Mennonite Central Committee Laos. They are studying the Lao language and are responsible for supervising a team of 30 Lao staff and three expatriates. Their work is primarily peacebuilding focused. They have two large projects: 1) developing local mediation councils in villages and working to include women and ethnic minorities in decision making and governance processes. 2) A land rights project that focuses on teaching villagers about land law and helping folks access deeds for their land in order to guard against large corporations taking land. They also have two smaller projects: 1) Peace building training with college age students and 2) A disability project that works with children who have been affected by Agent Orange that was sprayed by the US during the Vietnam war. Peter and Kelly have 2 children. Elliot is enrolled in a French school and is beginning to learn a little bit of French and Leland is enrolled in a local daycare. They send their love and greetings to the FMC community!
First Sunday Masking
Next Sunday, December 3 will be the first Sunday of December, and per our masking policy at FMC, we strongly encourage attendees to wear a mask as an accommodation. There will be extra masks available in the foyer for anyone who should need one.
Prepare the Way
Join us for an Advent-themed morning of activities during the Sunday school hour on December 3. Designed for ALL AGES, there will be stations for hot cocoa, crafts, stories, a service project, and more! Plan to attend at 10 a.m.! (There will be no regular Sunday school.) For the service project, we will be making Infant Care Kits for Mennonite Central Committee as we prepare to welcome baby Jesus on Christmas! Some supplies will be on hand, and we welcome any additional supplies from this list as we assemble kits. Please be sure to purchase new items only, sizes 6-12 months.
- 3 gowns or sleepers (flannel or similar warm, soft material)
- 3 undershirts or onesies (short or long sleeves)
- 1 receiving blanket (lightweight fleece or flannel, minimum 30 in x 30 in, larger sizes preferred)
- 4 large, heavy-duty safety pins
- 1 large bar mild soap (leave in wrapper)
- 1 pair of socks
- 1 cap
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