And You Welcomed Me: A Consultation of the People of God on Immigration

Join us for this highly relevant conversation Sept. 18 to 20 in the Dallas, Texas, area at Lakeview Camp and Conference Center in Waxahachie.

Attendees will leave with new ideas, resources and congregational and pastoral solutions to the challenge of immigration. The consultation will include presentations, worship, workshops and informal networking.

Individuals, pastors, area conference leaders, congregational leaders and representatives of agencies of Mennonite Church USA are invited. Mennonite Mission Network (Peace and Justice Support Network, Urban Leaders Network), Executive Leadership of Mennonite Church USA and Western District Conference are planning and convening the event.

Register online at www.MennoniteMission.net/Immigration. Save some money and complete your early bird registration by Aug. 5. Final registration deadline is Sept. 7.

Contact Becky Tyson for more information at BeckyT@MennoniteMission.net, 574-523-3076, or toll-free at 1-866-866-2872.

New mission bank teaching tools

Be watching your mailboxes for the newest addition to the mission bank family, Spain: Serving alongside the church in Burgos. This resource, for use in worship, Sunday school, and by families at home, tells stories from Burgos Mennonite Church and mission workers Connie and Dennis Byler and Brian and Noelia Fox. These mission bank tools tell the stories of four different members of the congregation who have used their own unique gifts in service to others. The giving project gives children a chance to support ongoing ministries and work in Spain.

These mission bank tools have been redesigned to include more stories and pictures. Also, be sure to visit our Web site to download a PowerPoint presentation, music clips, and additional materials.

To order, visit www.MennoniteMission.net or e-mail Hannah Heinzekehr at MissionBank@MennoniteMission.net today. You can also call toll-free at 1-866-866-2872.

“Blessed are the peacemakers” bumper stickers available

Please use the “Blessed are the peacemakers” bumper sticker enclosed in the mailed packet, or pass it on to someone who will. By encouraging those who see the bumper sticker to go to www.thirdway.com they will learn about the Mennonite church as a “Peace Church” and the Prince of Peace whom we follow. Additonal copies are available at the MennoMedia Store under “peace resources” for $3.95 each.