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Robotic Babylon? Come to a meeting hosted by Gene Stoltzfus and Peter Lumsdain to discuss forming a Mennonite network of concern about the increasing use of pilotless drones that have so far killed 700 Pakistani civilians. We will talk about the challenges for humanity and God’s creation posted by the rapidly approaching era of robotic warfare/society. Join us at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, July 3,...
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Mennonite Disaster Service still has plenty of spots open for volunteers to come and swing a hammer. The MDS house is being constructed behind the convention center. Please visit the MDS exhibit booth to sign-up. You are also welcome to come and see the progress of the build. Once the build is complete, MDS will conclude with a house dedication on Saturday at 11 a.m. Skilled or unskilled, all are ...
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Thursday author signings, MPN bookstore, Exhibit Hall,12:15-1:15 p.m.: Krista D. Dutt, Merge; Paul Peachey, A Usable Past?; Joy Birky, Bully Bill; Ken Reed, He Flew Too High; Dan Schrock, The Dark Night; Art Gish, At-Tuwani Journal; Peggy Gish, Iraq: A Journey of Hope and Peace; Jane Peifer, The Family Song; Becky Degan, The Family Song/Sing Little Children; Myron Augsburger, The Fugitive; Ingrid ...
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Interested in a new weekly Mennonite radio program? Come to the Java City coffee bar area (located by the convention center’s information booth) on Thursday, July 2, at 7:45 a.m. Meet host Burton Buller and producer Melodie Davis. You’ll hear pilots, receive a sampler CD, pick up brochures and give feedback. If you can’t make it, stop by the cybercafe of Third Way Media in the ex...
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Wednesday author signings at MPN bookstore will be in Exhibit Hall fom 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.:
Krista D. Dutt, Merge
Gerald Miller, A Hundred Camels
Shari Miller Wagner, A Hundred Camels and Evening Chore
George Brunk III, Jesus Matters
Ken Reed, He Flew Too High
Dan Schrock, The Dark Night
Bruce Hamsher, Bouquets: Intentional Relationships in Making Disciples
Jane Peifer, The Family Song
Becky Deg...
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Anyone seeking alternatives to paying income taxes that support U.S. war making, refugee making and nuclear arms is welcome to a Friday, July 3, meeting in Room C-122 at noon. Those who direct part of their income tax to human needs or live below taxable level by various means including charitable giving can share their experiences with this kind of witness. Come with questions and ideas!
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