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We cry – together – for God’s mercy
World Fellowship Sunday celebrates koinonia amid suffering Bogotá, Colombia – “We celebrate World Fellowship Sunday because it is a way to remember the origin of our church: clearly, first comes the teachings of Jesus, but we also remember that 500 years ago some brave women and men, motivated by the real teachings of Jesus, decided…
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Community draws together in Enkenbach-Alsenborn – Germany
Robert Beutler knows all too well what it means to be persistent. After hearing of a Syrian refugee family’s arrival in his hometown of Enkenbach-Alsenborn, he made a point of contacting the family to welcome them. It was only after the third attempt, however, that Mr. Beutler finally caught the entire family at home. “These…
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Celebration and welcome: World Fellowship Sunday and MWC team changes
Bogotá, Colombia – “How will the church respond to the different needs we hear and see around us?” The European Mennonite churches asked this question, especially relating to the refugee crisis, as they prepared the worship materials for Mennonite World Conference’s World Fellowship Sunday (WFS), 22 January 2017. “My Cry is Heard” is the theme…
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World Fellowship Sunday 2015: A testimony of our global family
World Fellowship Sunday is a celebration that brings us close to our roots and allows us to get together with our family of faith to give thanks to God and to worship. This is a date when we encourage Anabaptist related churches around the world to worship around a common theme the closest Sunday to…
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Songs from PA 2015: Caribbean, Central and South America
International SongbookCancionero InternacionalRecueil International de Chants Mennonite World Conference AssemblyAsamblea del Congreso Mundial MenonitaRassemblement de la Conference Mondiale Mennonite Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA21-26 July 2015
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Songs from PA 2015: Europe
International SongbookCancionero InternacionalRecueil International de Chants Mennonite World Conference AssemblyAsamblea del Congreso Mundial MenonitaRassemblement de la Conference Mondiale Mennonite Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA21-26 July 2015
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Songs from PA 2015: North America
International SongbookCancionero InternacionalRecueil International de Chants Mennonite World Conference AssemblyAsamblea del Congreso Mundial MenonitaRassemblement de la Conference Mondiale Mennonite Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA21-26 July 2015
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Songs from PA 2015: Africa
International SongbookCancionero InternacionalRecueil International de Chants Mennonite World Conference AssemblyAsamblea del Congreso Mundial MenonitaRassemblement de la Conference Mondiale Mennonite Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA21-26 July 2015
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World Fellowship Sunday materials available
Bogotá, Colombia – “Walking with God finds its total meaning in fellowship – in the breaking of bread, serving, and meeting the needs of others,” says César García, general secretary of Mennonite World Conference. “It does not mean the absence of challenges, but recognizing we are assured of victory with and through God.” World Fellowship…
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World Fellowship Sunday 2015
Regional Focus: North America Theme: What in the World is the Kingdom of God? Biblical Texts: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:28-34
