January 15, 2025

Hello Lisa,

Guest column by Jim and Shirley Holm,

MDS Region 4 Co-chairs

Our hearts are broken for the people who have lost their loved ones, their homes, their churches, and their schools to these fires. California MDS stands with you in your loss, and we will continue to seek ways to help in your recovery.

Thank you to the many churches and individuals who have already reached out to offer their help. Your encouragement means so much to those in the fire zones.

We will join Kevin King, Executive Director of MDS, and Michele WhiteEagle, Region 4 Board Chair, on a visit to Los Angeles on January 18-20 to encourage our pastors and churches there.

Please pray with us for God's comfort and encouragement for all affected by this tragedy.

Jim and Shirley Holm

MDS California Unit Board Co-Chairs

Preparing a response to LA Wildfires

Several wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area. Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) is in close contact with its local partners and volunteers. MDS is monitoring the unfolding disaster and will offer support, in cooperation with other faith-based and voluntary organizations, where it may be needed.

Click here to read more.

Photo by Jesse Shoots, LA

Mennonite Disaster Service to

celebrate 75 years

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) will commemorate its 75th anniversary on Feb. 14-15 with a gathering in Wichita, Kansas, bringing hundreds of people back to the roots of MDS and its mission to respond, rebuild, and restore hope after disasters.

The Celebration of Service will be held at Ridgepoint Church in Wichita, with side events—including a house build and tours of the MDS Cabinet Shop—at other local sites.

The 75th anniversary celebration will bring something for everyone. View the schedule and register here.

MDS is hiring!

Fleet and Logistics Administrative Assistant

Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) is seeking a full-time Fleet & Logistics Administrative Assistant. This position is based in the MDS Lititz office and will provide administrative support to the Fleet and Logistics operations of MDS. Responsibilities include maintaining vehicle and equipment documentation, coding invoices, shipping supplies to MDS projects and more.

Click here for the full job description and application.