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A weekend of prayer and action against hunger 2023
Liturgy: Sharing food with the Hungry Ð Isaiah 58: 6-12 Conflict; an uneven global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic; the effects of climate change; high inflation; as well as the rising cost of food, fuel, and fertiliser are driving a polycrisis that is pushing tens of millions of girls, boys, and their families into…
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A weekend of prayer and action against hunger 2024
Liturgy Guide and Resources for the Weekend of Prayer and Action Against Hunger October 11-13, 2024 For this Weekend of Prayer and Action Against Hunger, Christians from all around the world will gather for prayer and worship around the theme of global hunger and food justice. We offer this guide to support worship planners to…
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An Anabaptist Theology of Service
A teaching resource from the Faith & Life commission Some weeks ago, I received a request from Bert Lobe to consider describing and reflecting on how the sixteenth century Anabaptists understood diaconal service, and how that understanding and practice developed historically. The idea was that this kind of study might provide a basis for discussion…
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Psalm 133
Introduction Do you remember any specific smell? Our sense of smell is one of the most interesting senses we have. Smell can bring pleasant memories of a meal you loved as a child, and unpleasant odours can elicit disgust. Church unity is like your sense of smell: it fills you with hope and strength when…
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Courier 2024 / 39.2-3
Perspectives Resources General Secretary Inspiration and reflection Sharing the food of life “Anyone who tasted Jesus is good should tell others what he/she tasted.” Evangelism is a scary word for many of us, but this simple advice offered by pastors in Ethiopia helps to simplify the task. Although we each bear responsibility to share the…
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YABs Fellowship Week 2024 songs
Please check your congregation’s copyright protocols before using these songs in public gathering.
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YABs Fellowship Week 2024 worship resource
Prepared by the YABs Committee for 16-23 June 2024 Theme: Mosaic: We are God’s handiwork Why this theme was chosen: This theme highlights our part in God’s greater purpose. Like pieces of tile, alone, we cannot see our value. Sometimes, we may think we are insignificant, but when God puts us together with the right…
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Courier 2024 / 39.1
Inspiration and reflection Perspectives Resources General Secretary Word from the editor Confession and much humility “God is under the rubble in Gaza… He walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. If we want to pray, my prayer is that those who are suffering will feel this healing and comforting presence.” Pastor,…
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2023 MWC annual report
To receive a copy of the audited financial statements, please email a request to info@mwc-cmm.org.
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Courier 2023 / 38.4
Inspiration and reflection Perspectives Country Profile Resources General Secretary Word from the editor Making space and time for conflict We don’t like to talk about it. The unity of Christ seems to be easier to maintain separately. Our tradition as Mennonite peacemakers results from a split from the wider church, and our plurality today –…
