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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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Courier 2020 / 35.1
A word from the editor Who is with us “They showed us unusual kindness” (Acts 28:2). That was the theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity this ear in the northern hemisphere. The churches represented at the gathering were not the ones I, as a Mennonite Brethren, normally have a close affiliation with:…
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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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What We Believe Together 2015
Second Edition Exploring the “Shared Convictions” of Anabaptist-related churches by Alfred Neufeld Photography by Merle Good Introduction by César García Published in cooperation with Mennonite World Conference
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World Fellowship Sunday 2015
Regional Focus: North America Theme: What in the World is the Kingdom of God? Biblical Texts: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:28-34
