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    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.  

    “Let’s continue experiencing the reality of this new kingdom among us today. 

    “Let’s continue sending micro-communities that live out this kind of mission. Our church is called to be a foretaste of the kingdom! That is our mission!” 

    César García, Mennonite World Conference’s general secretary, lays out this vision and calling in God’s People in Mission: An Anabaptist Perspective.  

    This issue of Courier shares stories of how MWC’s Network members equip the church to live out this foretaste of the kingdom: 

    In Benin, the doors of Casa Grande are open wide to welcome orphans into a home of love, offer an education and equip with vocational skills for both economic and environmental sustainability.  

    In India, graduates from Little Flock Discipleship School are transforming remote village with education and a message of hope from Jesus.  

    In Spain, a diverse collection of Anabaptist-related churches minister to the needs in their local contexts, and come together for fellowship and inspiration despite their different origins.  

    In Paraguay, ASCIM is reaching into Indigenous communities with trained care workers who show the love of Jesus through medical treatment and vocational training.  

    In North America, Mennonite Disaster Service crosses international boundaries and draws together volunteers from every Anabaptist stripe as they rebuild homes after disasters.  

    These testimonies provide a taste of how Anabaptist churches around the world are living out mission. Members of the Mission Commission and the steering committees of the Global Anabaptist Service Network and Global Mission Fellowship also reflect on the purpose of their Networks. They not only encourage each other and learn together, they also attempt to live out this new nation under Christ where diversity is celebrated and equality is practiced.  

    — Karla Braun is editor of Courier and editor, writer and website coordinator for Mennonite World Conference. She lives in Winnipeg, Canada. 

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  • Indonesia 2022: Workshop

    Join Dr. Blaise Kutala and Dr. Delphin Kapasa in their review of causes, consequences, clinical aspects, and low-cost solutions to prevent child malnutrition. The approach consists of mobilizing all the forces of the community (e.g., doctors, municipalities, churches) to utilize therapeutic foods at a low-cost to effectively address malnutrition.

    Presenters: Blaise Kutala, Delphin Kapasa, Jeremie Nteba, Rubin Mapinga, DRC

  • Indonesia 2022: workshop

    The Global Church Sharing Fund is part of the Jubilee Fund of MWC. What is the goal of the GCSF? We will show some supported projects. What is the impact of the fund?

    Presenter: Henk Stenvers (Decons Commission Secretary) is a Dutch Mennonite, from 2002 until his retirement in 2020 he was general secretary of the Dutch Mennonite Conference (Algemene Doopsgezinde Soci‘teit). From 2012 until this Assembly he is Deacons Commission secretary. 

    Global Church Sharing Fund

    Deacons Commission

    Global Church Sharing Fund

  • Criteria:

    • An MWC member/associate member or an organization associated with member churches is eligible for Jubilee funds if the request is related to and enhances the four pillars of church life: fellowship, worship, service and witness.
    • The Jubilee fund can support member churches in case of need after natural or human-made disasters.
    • The member church submitting the request must contribute at least 30% toward the endeavour. This requirement does not apply in cases of disasters.
    • The amount requested should not exceed US $10 000. In some cases (e.g., disasters), the maximum amount of US $10 000 can be exceeded at the discretion of the committee that decides on the applications.
    • An MWC member church will be eligible for only one grant in a three-year period.

    Procedure:

    • An application package is available on the MWC website or upon request from any MWC office.
    • Requests must be officially approved by the national church officers and should include what the applicant church will contribute towards the project.
    • Forms A, B and C must be submitted.
    • Form D is for submission of the final narrative and financial report.
    • The MWC general secretary, and chair and secretary of the Deacons Commission form the committee that decides on the applications.
    • Following our MOU with Mennonite Central Committee, MWC will include an MCC advisor in the committee decisions about allocations from the Global Church Sharing Fund.
    • This committee may ask advice from MWC Regional Representatives and other organizations involved in the area.

    Monitoring:

    • The member church receiving the gift is required to keep a record of all disbursements.
    • A mid-term project update is required within one year of receiving the grant. The update should include a report on how the money has been spent to date and an updated budget for the completion of the project. A timeline of the project work should also be included.
    • The final financial and narrative reports are required within six months of the project completion. This report should include detail of project spending and explanations of any significant changes from the original proposal.

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  • Indonesia 2022: Workshop

    Presentation of the work of the MWC Corona Task Force in 2020. What did we do? What were results? What did we learn?

    Presenter: Henk Stenvers (Decons Commission Secretary), is a Dutch Mennonite, from 2002 until his retirement in 2020 he was general secretary of the Dutch Mennonite Conference (Algemene Doopsgezinde Soci‘teit). From 2012 until this Assembly he is Deacons Commission secretary. 

    Deacons Commission

    MWC responds to COVID-19

    The Coronavirus task force