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Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday 2021
Theme: Following Jesus together across barriers Why this theme was chosen: This is the theme chosen for the Indonesia 2021 Assembly. As a global Anabaptist faith community our priorities are summarized in these words. Biblical texts: Old Testament: Isaiah 55:1-6Psalm: 27Gospel: John 4:1-42New Testament: Philippians 2:1-11 Relationship between the theme and the biblical texts: We…
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Worship dance in JKI churches
In Indonesia, the congregation that worships in the Holy Stadium in Semarang (Jemaat Kristen Indonesia — JKI) includes dancers during the worship through music. This introduces creative, expressive art and provides another ‘language’ to worship the Lord. An expression of the heart, movements symbolize honour, adoration, joy and thanksgiving. Dance can include tambourine, ribbons, banners…
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Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday 2020 photo album
Each year, Anabaptist-related churches around the world celebrate Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday. This provides an opportunity to remember our common roots, celebrate our worldwide Anabaptist movement of faith, and to pray for each other. Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday is usually held on a Sunday close to January 21.Each year, Anabaptist-related churches around the world are encouraged…
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MWC worship resources draw the family together
Gathered and scattered. Mennonite World Conference creates space for the global Anabaptist family to worship together, together in body in one location, and together in spirit in many locations. One way is through publishing worship resources. Each year, MWC partners with church leaders from around the world to compile a resource packages to help congregations…
