In these webinars, MWC’s Creation Care Task Force members from each region host one hour of storytelling and Q&A. Church members from around the world will share how they are affected by climate change – and responding with resilient action and gospel hope.
17 October 2023 Ð Africa focus with Sibonokuhle Ncube
We are being torn by multi-layered, multilateral global challenges. COVID 19, nationalism, Despite this, relationships happen through technology that brings together a world that seems to be falling apart. This panel will discuss the movement of the spirit that has opened doors to collaboration and joint ministry.
Come to me, you who are weary. Come to me, you will find rest. Come to me, my yoke is easy, my yoke is easy, you will be blessed.
Verse 2
Come to me, you who are hungry. Come to me, you will be fed. Come to me, table is ready, table is ready, your daily bread.
Verse 3
Come to me, seeking forgiveness. Come to me, you can be whole. Come to me, cup of salvation, cup of salvation, abundant and full.
Verse 4
Follow me, receive my Spirit. Follow me, learn from my ways. Follow me, I will be with you, I will be with you all of your days.
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GKMI Brangkongan, Central Java
The Brangkongan congregation is a Mennonite church situated near a peaceful resort town, Salatiga. When you get a chance to visit them next year, enjoy the countryside feel and the hospitality of its people. They will surely treat you as their own family members, doesn’t matter where you come from!
GITJ Donorojo, Jepara, Central Java
Jepara is one incredible option for Assembly Scattered, Indonesia, in 2022! Visit Jepara’s Troso Tenun to see textile making with traditional tools – sculpture and woodcarving workshop in Mulyoharjo – Sejuta Akar Lake to see a rubber tree which is hundreds of years old and a lake that provides irrigation for nearby rice fields – GITJ Donorojo, one of the oldest churches (built in 1934) from the Dutch occupation era in Jepara regency – Desa Tempur, a harmonious community with a church (GITJ) and a mosque standing face to face – stay in a beautiful hotel (Sekuro Village Resort) – relax on the white sand beach in Bondo.
GITJ Kaligarang, Central Java
Mr. Kartopon & Mrs. Ngadirah were the first Christians in Kaligarang. Their faith led to the founding of the GITJ Kaligarang congregation. Many believers in the area have relatives attending the church. But in Christ, we are all family! GITJ Kaligarang is looking forward to welcoming brothers and sisters in Christ from all over the world, at Indonesia 2022!
GKMI Srumbung Gunung, Central Java
What GKMI Srumbung Gunung practices is the very Indonesian way of relating to people of other faiths. Come here and see yourself how this one rural anabaptist congregation is indeed a valuable part of the local community!
Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday Scripture passages read in English, Bodo, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Portuguese and Spanish with subtitles in English, Spanish and French
This workshop presents the Anabaptist Mennonite Scholars Network (AMSN) as a resource for MWC members doing advanced academic research in theology, religious studies, history, sociology, anthropology, and other disciplines. After an introduction to the AMSN, a panel of international scholars will discuss their research and how it connects with regional and global Mennonite churches.
Presenters: Kyle Gingerich Hiebert is director of Toronto Mennonite Theological Centre. He is a member of Breslau Mennonite Church (MC Canada). Jamie Pitts is associate professor of Anabaptist Studies at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Elkhart, IN) and director of Institute of Mennonite Studies. He is a member at Hively Ave. Mennonite Church (MC USA).