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"One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts." Psalm 145:4  

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On May 17, Jim Williams, Executive Director of ASSETS Montco, recently attended the annual meeting of U.S. microenterprise practitioners with Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Dr Yunus, a pioneer in the strategy of microcredit for the poor in his native Bangladesh, made a surprise visit, telling the nearly 600 attendees not to underestimate the capacity of human beings. He also told how the concept of microcredit is bringing a new generation out of poverty in his country. The Nobel Laureate, who shared the coveted prize with Grameen Bank, told attendees that because of microcredit – providing small loans to the poor to help them become self-sufficient- the cycle of poverty is being broken in his country. Yunus explained how Grameen Bank, which is owned by its borrowers, is focusing on turning the country’s beggars into “dignified salespersons,” by providing typical loans of $15 and less. “Any money they make from selling things they can give back to the bank,” said Yunus, “but they can never give us any money from begging.” To find out more information please check out the Grameen Website at http://www.grameen-info.org/.

Assets - provides training for entrepreneurs to become skilled in daily business operations and matched with a mentor. English and Spanish classes are available.
Evangelists Toolbox - A great resource for those in our church planning activities and lessons, can be viewed in Spanish and English.
Franconia Mennonite Conference Website- Norristown New Life belongs to this conference.
Conscientious Objectors - counter recruitment conference
Precious Life - The Day Care Program run at NNL/NVN 
Third Way Café a great site to learn more about Mennonites & what we believe
Third Way Café in Spanish
Information about the Damascus Road Anti-Racism Process
Anabaptist radicals living in the 21st century
MennoSource--for (almost all) Mennonite resources
Mennonite Church USA--NVNNL belongs to this denomination

Come this Saturday to Beltzville State Park and enjoy time with your church body in a fun and exciting atmosphere. The park has a beach, a playground, and lots of opportunities for sports. Bring a dish to share and some sandwiches and there will be lots of food.

Directions:
Beltzville is five miles east of Lehighton, just off US 209. From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 74 and follow the signs to the park. Look for Pavillion number 3.

You can check out the park at: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/beltzville.aspx