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Last Updated March 26, 2008

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CLASSIFIED ADS
EMPLOYMENT — SCHOOL

CHRISTOPHER DOCK Mennonite High School has the following open faculty positions for the 2008-09 school year:
— Physical Education and Health: full-time position.
— Social Studies with a focus on world cultures: full-time position.
— Athletic Director/Physical Education: temporary position (first semester)
— Math: temporary position (second semester) 
Interested persons should send résumés to Elaine A. Moyer, Principal, 1000 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, PA 19446 or eamoyer@dockhs.org. An application for faculty positions may be found at www.dockhs.org or call 215-362-2675 for more information. (13-14)

GOSHEN COLLEGE seeks half-time Apartment Manager to begin duties August 2008. Bachelor’s required, master’s preferred with at least two year’s work experience. To apply, please visit the employment page of www.goshen.edu and follow instructions. Goshen College, an affirmative action employer, is a liberal arts institution affiliated with the Mennonite Church. (13-15)

THE DEPARTMENT of Nursing at Goshen College in Goshen, Ind., is looking to fill two nursing faculty positions. The first position is a full time gerontology and medical-surgical nursing position in classroom, simulated laboratory, and clinical settings. Second position is in conjunction with Goshen Health System seeking to fill a faculty and clinical nursing research position. Duties include classroom teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level for Goshen College and clinical nursing research at Goshen Health System. Doctorate in nursing is required. The ideal candidate will bring to the job significant experience in nursing research, nursing education, and nursing practice. To Apply: Visit the position announcements at www.goshen.edu/ employment. Goshen College and Goshen Health System are each committed to the development of a diverse workforce. (13-15)

BETHANY CHRISTIAN Schools (gr. 6-12; enrollment 285) invites applications for 2008-09 for three teaching positions – sixth grade (self-contained class), mathematics 7 & 8, and chemistry and physics (high school). Applicants should hold, or be qualified to obtain, Indiana licensure. To apply, submit a resume and letter of application to Allan Dueck, Principal, 2904 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526-5499. Phone: 574-534-2567; e-mail: akdueck@bethanycs.net. (12-14)

NEW COVENANT Christian School in Lebanon, Pa., seeks applicants for the position of School Administrator. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and preferably a master’s degree in school administration or education. The school administrator position requires a Christ-like servant leader with excellent organizational, management skills, depth of academic knowledge and educational vision. Faculty development and professional leadership are necessary skill for the person offered this position. Send inquiry or resume to Jerry Higley, Search Coordinator, New Covenant School, 452 Ebenezer Road, Lebanon, PA 17046; e-mail jerry@lvyfc.com; or call 717-274-2423 for information. (11-13)

WESTERN MENNONITE School, Salem, Ore.; positions beginning August 2008:
— High School Social Science Teacher: Full time position. Bachelor’s degree preferred with a major in Social Science. Licensed in or be able to be licensed in Oregon.
— High School Spanish Teacher. Full-time position. Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a major in Spanish. Licensed or be able to be licensed in Oregon. Application Closing Date for both the above positions: April 18, 2008. Contact Darrel Camp at 503-363-2000 or 866-343-9378 or dcamp@westernmennoniteschool.org.
— Dorm Leaders. Ten-month full-time position. Western seeks both male and female candidates to serve as dorm leaders for its high school dorm program. Experience working with youth preferred. Responsibilities include mentoring students, enforcing rules, planning, and supervising activities. Candidates must be willing to work with students from other cultures, promote a positive Christ-centered community, and be willing to work flexible hours. Applications accepted until positions filled. Contact Zig Derochowski at 503-363-2000 or 866-343-9378 or zderochowski@westernmennoniteschool.org.
Western Mennonite School, Salem, Ore.; position beginning immediately:
— Bookkeeping Assistant. Part time. This hourly position is responsible for accounts payable, check reconciliation, quarterlies and payroll. Will assist in general ledger, preparing budgets and other assistance as needed. Qualifications include three years bookkeeping with fund accounting experience; prefer a degree in accounting. Application closing date: April 18, 2008. Contact Pat Rausch at 503-363-2000 or 866-343-9378 or prausch@westernmennoniteschool.org.
Western Mennonite School, established in 1945, offers grades 6-12 to local students and students from around the world. Located on 45 acres in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Western offers a strong academic and faith-building experience. Western seeks exceptional candidates with a heart for youth and sharing Christ. (10-15)

WANTED

LIVE-IN COMPANION for elderly lady who needs about one hour of assistance each day. Can work outside home. Walk to Michigan beach. Call 989-362-9176 for details. (12-14)

REALTY SERVICES

MOVING TO NORTHERN Indiana? Serving Goshen, Elkhart and surrounding area! Purchasing or leasing. Contact Larry G. Bontrager of Bontrager/Hardies Realty Inc., by phone at 1-800-432-1239 or by e-mail at larry@bhrealty.com. (tf)

FOR SALE — REAL ESTATE

FULLY-FURNISHED, 12-foot-by-32-foot mobile home in J.J. Mobile Home Park, Bradenton, Fla. $3,500. Cloyce Nofziger, 419-572-6044. (13-15)

VENICE, FLA., One bedroom condo, two full bathrooms. Living room, sitting room/bedroom, dining room, and kitchen. First floor, with lanai overlooking bay. Central air and laundry. Walk to heated pool, tennis and golf. 215-817-3120. (11-14)

HARRISONBURG, VA., three-bedroom, three-bath house. Cathedral ceiling in living/dining area. Family room, deck with great mountain view. Walk to EMU, shopping, restaurants. 540-421-6321. (10-13)

COMING EVENTS

SPRING FAMILY WEEKEND, May 2-4 at Spruce Lake Retreat … for intergenerational family fun, fellowship and spiritual renewal! Annual trout fishing derby, inspirational biblical teaching, and concert by Higher Ground (concert open to public Sat., May 3, tickets $5 in advance or at door).  Weekend package, $299 for family of four. Call 800-822-7505. (www. sprucelake.org). Spruce Lake is a member of Mennonite Camping Association. (8-9, 13)

SOUTHERN AFRICA REUNION for alumni of Mennonite Central Committee and mission agencies who served in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe. July 25-27, 2008, Bethel College, North Newton, Kan. Contact Norma Johnson, 316-283-4018. (12-14)

WANTED: FRIENDS of Koerner Heights Church. If you have ties to Koerner and would like information on the 50th anniversary celebration to be held May 31-June 1, 2008, please contact us: 316-283-5696, frontdesk@khcmb.org, www.khcmb.org, or 320 N. Meridian, Newton, KS 67114. (11-15, 17-19, 21)

CELEBRATE FITNESS! If you are 50 or older, participate in the sixth Mennonite Sports and Fitness Classic sponsored by MARP and MMA at Goshen College June 26-28. For details, see the brochure at http://marp.mennonite.net/. Register soon and save $10. (10-17)

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

TEACHERS: HOPI Mission School, on the Hopi Reservation, Kykotsmovi, Ariz., is inviting you to come spend one, two or more years as a teacher for our Native American children. You will be provided fully furnished housing. For the 2008-09 school year we have two new, two-person apartments. Please call or e-mail Betty Handrich, principal, for further details, 928-734-2453 or handrichb@yahoo.com. We are a K-6 mission school. (11-16)