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January 2009
And you welcomed me: a consultation of the people of God on immigrationPlan to attend this Sept. 18 to 20 event in the Dallas, Texas, area (Lakeview Camp and Conference Center, Waxahachie). The event is planned and convened by Mennonite Mission Network (Peace and Justice Support Network, Urban Leaders Network), Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership and Western District Conference. Individuals, pastors, area conference leaders, congregational leaders and representatives of Mennonite Church USA agencies are invited. The goals for the national gathering are to network and resource attendees and develop congregational and pastoral solutions to the challenge of immigration. Presentations, worship, workshops and informal networking will be part of the consultation. More information will be available in the future. Contact Becky Tyson at BeckyT@MennoniteMission.net or 574-523-3076 or toll-free 1-866-866-2872. back to top Free mission banks! From Jan. 1 through March 31, Mennonite Mission Network is offering free mission banks to all children in grades K through 6 who attend a Mennonite Church USA congregation. We encourage you to order enough to carry you through summer vacation Bible school and next fall’s Sunday school quarter. These globe-shaped banks are meant to be used in conjunction with the Mission Bank Teaching Tools, stewardship and mission resources that include materials for use during worship, Sunday school and at home. Teaching tools that focus on Argentina, Asian ministries in the United States, Benin, Burkina Faso, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France and Japan are currently available for order. To order your free banks and teaching tools, contact Hannah Heinzekehr at MissionBank@MennoniteMission.net or 1-866-866-2872. You may also order banks online at http://www.mennonitemission.net/MissionBank. back to top Circles of Relationships DVD available for online viewing “We are all members of a local church, and each local church is a member of Mennonite Church USA, and Mennonite Church USA is part of the global Mennonite Church. Circles of Relationships is a helpful reminder of the many ways that we are involved both locally and globally.” Todd Lederman, member of First Mennonite Church in Middlebury, Ind.
This short, eight-minute film tells the story of Mennonite Mission Network ministries across the United States and around the world by following connections and relationships that have formed between a variety of families, congregations and groups. This film tells a powerful story and also gives a helpful overview of Mission Network programs and people. It is perfect for use in Sunday school as a “moment in mission” or for viewing in other groups. To view Circles of Relationships, visit www.mennonitemission.net/resources/. back to top Missio Dei No. 18 now available: What is an Anabaptist Christian?
People in many parts of the world have become disillusioned with institutional, politically-compromised forms of Christianity. And as this occurs, there is increased interest in learning more about Anabaptism and other Free Church traditions that have called for a radical return to New Testament faith. In this booklet, Palmer Becker, a lifelong Mennonite pastor and educator, attempts to summarize Anabaptist understandings in three key statements. By contrasting these affirmations with divergent views held within the broader Christian family, Becker challenges readers to take a new look at Jesus, to engage more fully in building the body of Christ and to embrace more passionately the reconciling work of God in the world. To subscribe to or order Missio Dei, send a request to MissioDei@MennoniteMission.net. You can also download copies of Missio Dei at www.mennonitemission.net. back to top Readings for Radicals, which features the lectionary texts on peace and justice, is available for the season of Lent 2009 at this link. www.mennonitemission.net back to top | |
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