• Building peace with holistic services 

    Courier: Perspectives Latin America: Paraguay  This mission of ASCIM (Association of Services within the Indigenous-Mennonite Cooperation; Associacion De Servicios De Cooperacion Indigena – Menonita in Spanish) is to promote socio-economic growth in Indigenous communities through partnership programs in education, health, economy and socio-spiritual orientation and thus supports harmonious intercultural coexistence. ASCIM grew out of evangelization…

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    Building peace with holistic services 
  • Living out unity in Spain  

    We were very few when we began to call ourselves Mennonites or Anabaptists in Spain. We gathered to develop relationships, interact with some frequency and explore topics of common interest.  

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    Living out unity in Spain  
  • Following Jesus in a very big house 

    Courier: Perspectives Africa: Benin   Casa Grande, in Benin, was founded by mission workers from Burgos Mennonite church in Spain (Iglesia Evangélica Comunidades Unidas Anabautistas, part of MWC member church Anabautistas, Menonitas y Hermanos en Cristo – España) who were involved in Benin Bible Institute. Today, partners include Mennonite Mission Network, Mennonitiches Hilfswerk, Mennonite Men and…

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    Following Jesus in a very big house 
  • Living out unity with boots and shovels 

    MDS has been responding to a repeat flood disaster in and around Barre, Vermont, USA, where volunteers have mucked out or repaired more than 50 homes. The women pictured cleaned mud out of the basement of a home flooded with river water. Photographer: Brent Trumbo  North America: USA  Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) responds to disasters,…

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    Living out unity with boots and shovels 
  • Following Jesus from Bengal to Bhutan and beyond 

    Courier: Perspectives Asia: India  Little Flock Discipleship School is a “ring” of fellowships in Uttar Medabari, Alipurduar District, West Bengal, India. In 1985, Little Flock was established as an evangelical church organization to carry out the Great Commission in the northern part of West Bengal. However, as the ministry spread, the need to train, equip…

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    Following Jesus from Bengal to Bhutan and beyond 
  • A spirit of teamwork

    James Krabill with students at STAKWW (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Kristen Wiyata) in Pati, Indonesia. About the Mission Commission The Mission Commission provides MWC member churches with resources and a forum for dialogue on global witness and service. The commission brings together the Global Anabaptist Service Network (GASN) and the Global Mission Fellowship (GMF) and enables…

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    A spirit of teamwork
  • Courier 2024 / 39.4

    A foretaste of the kingdom  “Let’s think as citizens of a new nation in which there is not a gap between rich and poor, but where economic equality exists between all people.   “Let’s think as citizens of a new nation in which there is not racial discrimination, but where cultural diversity is affirmed and celebrated.  …

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    Courier 2024 / 39.4
  • The road and the destination 

    “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” This saying summarizes one of the ideas from Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s tale, Alice in Wonderland. Having a road and defining your destination is crucial if you want to arrive there.  There is a biblical version of that saying in Proverbs 11:14:…

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    The road and the destination 
  • Bring what is in your hand 

    The church as the body of Christ is central in God’s activity of reconciliation in the world. We want to embody this idea in our global structure.  Mennonite World Conference (MWC) is an organic community and not a bureaucratic institution. As a global church, we are committed to serving people rather than building an infrastructure…

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    Bring what is in your hand 
  • We are one

    Evangelism rallies, energetic music and dancing all day; witnessing, altar calls with a dozen respondents. Praying is loud, through tears or joy. You can feel the enthusiasm.   I was heartily welcomed by the Mennonite Brethren church in DR Congo to celebrate their 100th anniversary in August 2024.   The multiday event was held in a big…

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    We are one
  • The power of God at a funeral wake

    Africa One of the events that bring people together among our people are funeral wakes and funerals.  Sometime last year, we had one of our church leaders have his wife taken to be with the Lord. It was a challenging time not only to the man, his family and the church, but the community as…

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    The power of God at a funeral wake
  • Discipleship in the family

    Indonesia My wife and I have pastored together for 25 years at a church in downtown Jakarta with a congregation of around 250 people. We really enjoy our ministry’s call to grow together with the congregation we pastor.  We have one daughter who is now in her sixth semester of medical school preparing to become…

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    Discipleship in the family