Each year for AWFS, we encourage Anabaptist-related churches across the globe to use a common theme in a worship service to connect with our global Anabaptist family. Many churches choose to celebrate on the Sunday closest to 21 January<\/strong>, although some choose Pentecost Sunday or other alternate dates. On 21 January 1525, the first Anabaptist baptism took place in Zurich, Switzerland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n AWFS is an opportunity to remind our communities of faith that we are all part of one body made up of many tribes, languages and nations (Revelation 7:9). <\/p>\n\n\n\n On this day, we celebrate that by the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ has overcome the cultural and national boundaries that separate us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n AWFS makes it possible for every local congregation to join in shared worship, in spirit, in their own time, own place and in their own way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each year, a different part of our global communion assembles worship resources for AWFS. The theme for AWFS 2024 is \u00d2Mosaic: becoming a part of God\u2019s bigger picture\u00d3, <\/strong>with the worship resources coming from our Latin American sisters and brothers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The materials contain biblical texts, prayers, song suggestions, sermon ideas, stories and videos and a special poster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Worship leaders and pastors can select a little or a lot to celebrate AWFS in whatever way they desire. We hope all local congregations will acknowledge belonging to this global faith family in some form in January 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that MWC has a Speakers\u2019 Bureau<\/strong><\/a> where you can invite MWC leaders to share virtually in local congregations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See attached and online at mwc-cmm.org\/awfs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At MWC, we welcome your comments, photos and reflections about AWFS to share with other members of our global faith family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Send photos and stories via email to photos@mwc-cmm.org. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Offerings received on this day and shared with MWC contribute toward each member church\u2019s Fair Share contributions and help our global community to continue as a foreshadowing of the kingdom of God in the midst of our society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Grace and peace,<\/p>\n\n\n\n C\u00e9sar Garc\u00eda, General Secretary <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Arli Klassen, Regional Representatives Coordinator<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mwc-cmm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-15.png\")
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