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My purpose was to introduce ICOMB to those who are not aware of our global family. For others who know, it was a chance to provide more information and ask for prayer support. Praise God for safety: the road is slippery in the cold and some cars went off the road because of it.<\/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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