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 and other objects. Movements are usually structured with specific meanings; the patterns are familiar across churches. The dance team follows the lead of the worship leader and music director, united in one heart to glorify God and to usher the congregants into God’s presence.
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Holy Stadium, Semarang, 28 June 2020 (Minute 11:14) The first service since the pandemic. JKI Kingdom Gospel (Minute 9:31, 33:39) JKI Kingdom Gospel (Minute 5:12) JKI Maranatha Praise and Worship -
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 to worship around a common theme on a Sunday close to 21 January, usually the fourth Sunday in January.
Find all materials from previous years’ celebrations here: Publications & Resources Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday
Hoi Thanh Mennonite Church, Vietnam. Photo: courtesy Hoi Thanh Mennonite Church Regensburg Mennonite Church combined Sunday brunch with a family church service. Photo: Liesa Unger Baptism, Dominican Republic, 2020 Photo: Mariano Ram√≠rez “When we are one in our diversity we show who God is,” said César García. The churches of Iglesia del Dios Viviente de la Convención Menonita de Nicaragua gave thanks to God for the first Anabaptists who gave their lives and passed on a radical identity as messengers of peace. Photo: Abel Mendoza On 2 February 2020, Communauté Evangelique Mennonite celebrated Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday with joy. Photo: Jean Félix Cimbalanga Children at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont., Canada, created this cardboard poster, about 30 cm x 45 cm (12 inches x 18 inches), as part of their Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday service. Photo: Arli Klassen -
Inspiration and Reflection:
- Global Anabaptist Project: A unique opportunity for greater unity
Perspectives:
Our member churches express the MWC Shared Convictions in beautiful, local variety through our global body
- Mexico: Our mission and Shared Convictions (#7)
- Switzerland: How can we get answers from the Bible on 21st century questions? (#4)
- Indonesia: Holistic care in Semarang (#7)
- Zimbabwe: Songs of the Trinity and shalom (#5)
- Canada: Centring Jesus amid changing times (#2)
Regional profile:
- Eastern Africa
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Assembly PA 2015: A time to celebrate together
MWC Assembly 2015 has begun. Reunions, hugs, and joy on our faces as we began our time of celebration together in our global family. Our worship time began with an invitation to join our Native American brothers and sisters in reconciliation and to move forward together in peace. Danisa Ndlovu and César García encouraged us to peace, to walk with God together.
