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Secretary Gabriel Figueroa shared that they grew 3 percent last year to 187 members in 7 churches. They decided to systematize their annual contribution to ICOMB: sharing in love a certain amount per member. It\u2019s a sacrifice for them and we are grateful.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014David Wiebe, executive director, ICOMB<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Community of Mennonite Brethren (ICOMB) is made up of 21 national churches in 19 countries with approximately 450,000 members. ICOMB exists to facilitate relationships and ministries to enhance the witness and discipleship of its member national churches \u2013 connecting, strengthening and expanding. 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