What is the MCC Mennonite Relief Sale?

Started well over 30 years ago, the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale has been an annual event of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), a relief organization formed in 1920.  Over 70 Mennonite, Brethren in Christ, and Amish congregations in Kansas, and their friends, donate their gifts and services for this annual festival and benefit auction.  All proceeds from the sale are used to provide for material needs and community development in North America and across the world in the name of Christ.

	Through participation in the Mennonite Relief Sale, we share our resources to mend a broken world.  We send food to satisfy hunger, clothing to warm the cold, and compassionate people to help build self esteem and community.

What fun things are there to do at the sale?

Whatever your interests, the MCC Relief Sale probably has something for you! Come for the auctions and pick from a rainbow of useful (and decorative) household items, many hand crafted, admire and buy some of the hundreds of beautifully hand-made quilts, eat and take home delicious foods including traditional German and Russian dishes, pick up some plants (house, perennials, grasses, berries, trees), and take home lovely craft items or supplies. Also, have your children bring their pennies and help fill up a big stock tank! Don't forget to toss in your spare change as well.

Take a look at the Schedule of Events and Relief Sale Directory/Map.

How can I help?

First and easiest, come to the sale! Bring some money, leave the money at the sale, and go home with full stomachs and useful household items and crafts. If you can't make it to the sale but would like to make a donation, it may be sent to Clemon Kaufman, Kansas MCC Relief Sale, Box 156, Pretty Prairie, KS 67570

Paypal users can send money donations electronically to donate@mccsale.org via the PayPal service, and it's free to sign up if you aren't already a PayPal user. Click the PayPal icon to the right to open up a PayPal screen. Please E-Mail Me if you have any questions or problems with this process!

Volunteer for this or future MCC Relief Sales. All the workers are volunteers, and you can help by helping park cars, serving food, selling crafts, child care, and in many other ways. If you or your church can help for several hours or part of a day, call a relief sale contact person in one of the sponsoring churches.

Who can I contact?

• Rod Chrystie, chair - 620-665-7406 - rac@southwind.net
• Herman Diener, vice-chair - 620-662-1850
• Nancy Becker, secretary - 620-654-3277
• Becky Blough, publicity chair - 620-345-3088 - newyearscookies@hotmail.com
• 10333 N. Willow Lake Rd.
  Moundridge, KS 67107
• Send financial contributions to:
• Tim Miller, treasurer - 620-665-0030
  Kansas MCC Relief Sale
  4805 Broadacres Rd.
  Hutchinson, KS 67501
• You can now donate money online via the PayPal service. Send donations to donate@mccsale.org. Details are in the How To Help section above. All money received this way will be forwarded to the treasurer.




• Kansas Relief Sale Board Members (2006)

  «» Rod Chrystie, '07, Chairman, Hutchinson «»
  «» Herman Diener, '06, Vice Chairman, South Hutchinson «»
  «» Nancy Becker, '07, Secretary, Galva «»
  «» Tim Miller, '06, Treasurer, Hutchinson «»
  «» Richard Ediger, '08, Executive Board, Buhler «»
  «» Karen Hiebert, '07, Executive Board, Hesston «»
  «» Kevin Krehbiel, '06, Executive Board, Inman «»
  «» Matt Schmidt, '07, Executive Board, Newton «»
  «» Ruth Vogt, '07, Executive Board, Hesston «»
  «» Becky Blough, '08, Moundridge «»
  «» Arlin Buller, '07, North Newton «»
  «» Francis Funk, '08, Newton «»
  «» Lloyd Funk, '06, Hillsboro «»
  «» Irvin Goertzen, '06, Goessel «»
  «» Paul Isaak, '08, Inman «»
  «» Laurel Miller, '08, Hesston «»
  «» Melvin Miller, '06, Arlington «»
  «» A. Dale Schrag, '08, Pretty Prairie «»
  «» Arlyss Schroeder, '06, Inman «»
  «» Irv Schroeder, '07, Hillsboro «»
  «» Steve Showalter, '08, Inman «»
  «» Bob Stucky, '06, Moundridge «»
  «» Jerry Toews, '07, Goessel «»
  «» Phil Yutzy, '08, Hutchinson «»
  

  
  
• Errors or corrections to this web site can be sent to kansas@mccsale.org