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Beneath the baobab: A journey of unity, laughter and inspirations
Assuming the role of the YABs Representative for Africa is not just a title; it is an immersive experience into a world of diverse perspectives. Collaborating with fellow representatives is a profound learning journey, encompassing cultural understanding, decision-making skills and the cultivation of shared values. The experience reaffirms that unity is not merely a theme…
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Meeting Jesus in another culture
Before Esther Aguilar began her Bolivian adventure, she asked God for one thing: to teach her in a deeper sense the commandment where Jesus says, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. (…) A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew…
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Sweet fellowship on Discord
Young AnaBaptists build global connection during YABs Fellowship Week Between 18-25 June 2023, young adult groups around the world celebrated the Young AnaBaptist (YABs) Fellowship Week. Themed The family I found in my salvation, young people shared stories, worshipped together, prayed as one, learned from each other’s testimonies, and discussed Luke 15:4-7. A new way…
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Prayer requests YABs Fellowship Week 2023
Young Anabaptists from around the world share concerns and joys for communal prayer. Latin America El Salvador That we may give priority and recognize the importance of our relationship with God and the service to others, instead of thinking only of ourselves. That we can make a noticeable difference in our society; that we can…
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Teach the gospel and hold the faith
In 21 January 1525, a dozen or so men slowly trudged through the snow. Quietly but resolutely, singly or in pairs, they came by night to the home of Felix Manz, near the Grossmünster, Switzerland. The chill of the winter wind blowing off the lake did not match the chill of disappointment that gripped the…
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Refusing to be a victim and an offender
It was one of the passages narrating the week of Jesus’ passion that first led SangMin Lee to consider the way of peace. Soon after he became a Christian, Lee was moved by Jesus’ teaching to love our enemies, especially his rebuke to Peter for defending him with a sword in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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YABs Fellowship Week 2023 worship resource
Prepared by the YABs Committee for 18-25 June 2023 *updated* Full resource now available. Theme The family I found in my salvation Why this theme was chosen This year we want to look back in the story of how we came to know Christ. Every individual has different salvation story. Some came from a different…
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Graphic design and cooking pave the way to emotional resiliency
What do cooking and graphic design have in common? For Adi Nugroho, it’s never been about mastering either of these skills. Technical skills are simply the backdrop for developing emotional tools and creating a space for connection, even across cultures. When Adi’s host mom, Angela Opimi, was asked if she’d like to open her home…
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A gospel light in the USA
Christmas around the world Every year on 24 December, my family goes to the Christmas Eve service at Park View Mennonite Church (Harrisonburg, Virginia). It’s a traditional ‘lessons and carols’ service, where we read the Christmas Story from Luke and sing accompanying hymns as we work our way through the text. The whole service is…
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Jesus brings us together in our differences
How to represent Jesus in a live painting? White with a beard as he is often represented in churches? Not really! We had it in our hearts to paint a colorful Jesus, a Jesus in green, yellow, blue, white, red and orange. We are the camp “Juntos in Portugal.” Organized by Joy and Life (Joie…
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All voices praising Jesus together in Uruguay
I really love the simplicity of our Christmas parties where we meet to enjoy each other’s company and remember the one that keeps us united.
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A month of celebrating Charni Daan
In India, Christmas is celebrated with great enthusiasm from mid November to New Year. Christmas is more special because we get a chance to meet our family and friends.
