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1. Ministry partner update: ICOMB – June 2023

   ... one delegate said. “Then, when something goes wrong, we are blamed for everything!”  “I am old, ready to retire,” ... to discern the spiritual vitality and cultural issues that need to be addressed to thrive again. “It takes time,” he said, “…but ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 06/19/2023 - 05:54

2. A tale of two cities

   ... of accommodation to host societies. After lighting the lamp, we hid it under the bushel where it neither illuminates good works nor provokes ... the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And this city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 06/12/2023 - 15:59

3. Paseduluran: Indonesian churches live out the gospel of peace

   ... as Indonesia with the largest Muslim group in the world, now we can say that the Anabaptist’s neighbours are not only Catholics, Lutherans ... so the churches delivered food for the families in need. They provided shelter for people who need to leave their flooded homes. ...

   KarlaB - 06/12/2023 - 17:34

4. Pacifism and nonviolence should be a way of life

   ... churches there are suffering. I think it is important that we do not forget them because of the war in Ukraine.  Mennonites are ... to be implemented in Europe?  In daily life, too, we need the ability to deal with conflicts in a healthy and peaceful way.   ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 04/18/2023 - 05:30

5. Journeying into the unknown, tasting goodness now

   ... us have a sense of belonging and solidarity no matter where we are. The question of whether face-to-face worship service is the “true” ... we simply discussed how we could serve those in need. For example, when we had confirmed cases in our midst or our ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 05/15/2023 - 16:09

6. Youth voices need to be heard

   ... a unique opportunity to ask, observe and listen more than we speak,” says Christen Kong, Mennonite Church Canada delegate for the ... would collect different voices.   “Youth voices need to be heard by asking them directly,” says Christen Kong.   ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 06/22/2022 - 03:14

7. Love in a time of climate change

   ... flooded. The water level was as high as an adult’s hip. We were shocked, especially those who worked near the pier.  The workers ... activities have returned to normal. The people, however, need to be vigilant because unexpected tidal floods can take place at any time. ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 05/03/2023 - 00:49

8. Gospelling with creation care at heart

   ... they are the cleanest, least destructive form of energy we know. A church powered by solar is a witness to God’s desire for shalom ... part of deforestation for want of firewood for cooking. They need assistance to disconnect from unsustainable fuel sources.   Rural ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 04/22/2023 - 01:00

9. A “capital C” church worldwide

   ... in MWC are not at the decision-making table. MWC will need to find creative ways to address these challenges so that we can truly function as a global communion of faith.”  Words for the ...

   Stephanie Setiawan - 04/27/2023 - 16:01

10. Following Jesus for real

    ... comprised of four women. “To demonstrate our beliefs, we live out those beliefs in Christ daily,” say Vietnamese Mennonite pastors. ... (IEME). “This identifies us in our communities. We need to incarnate the mission. If we don’t live it out we’re just one more ...

    Stephanie Setiawan - 03/16/2023 - 07:01

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