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\u201cStand up if you are weary, worn down by the cares of ministry.\u201d From Portuguese-speaking countries on either side of the ocean, a Brazilian pastor crossed to embrace an Angolan pastor who stood in response to the Deacons Commission\u2019s calls to prayer during the evening devotional time at the Mennonite World Conference (MWC) General Council meetings. Throughout the room, huddles of delegates surrounded leaders, easing burdens with prayers of encouragement.\"<\/p>\n

Much of the time, MWC\u2019s mission to create space for the Anabaptist family to meet together is fulfilled virtually, on social media or through email connections across continents, but once every three years, it occurs in person as the General Council (one to three delegates from each member church), commissions, and networks (Global Mission Fellowship, Global Anabaptist Service Network) meet. Representatives from up to 107 national churches from 58 countries gathered for triennial meetings 23\u201326 April 2018 in Limuru, Kenya. They discerned decisions, learned from teaching \u2013 and ate together and shared their hearts.<\/p>\n

General Council meetings are about \u201cmaking connections, meeting beautiful brothers from here in Kenya, all parts of Africa, Indonesia, Japan, China, and from different parts of the world,\u201d says Juan C. Col\u00f3n of Convenci\u00f3n de las Iglesias Menonitas de Puerto Rico, Inc. \u201cLearning from them, seeing how they pray, learning from the humility that they show\u2026 \u2013 it has been a rewarding experience for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe learn it\u2019s not only in Congo we have problems that affect the life of the church; problems are everywhere, but each corner has its own. I was moved by the hardships of the church in Panama who have been displaced from their own land,\u201d says Alphonse Komuesa of Communaut\u00e9 Mennonite au Congo. \u201cThe fact that we have shared these experiences together gives us an opportunity to comfort each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have space to be able to talk and get to know each other,\u201d says Col\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

A space to share prayer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

During a prayer time, Komuesa shared about the difficulties in DR Congo where a violent military group has displaced many of the Mennonite church\u2019s members, resulting in deaths, separated families and poverty.<\/p>\n

From Germany, Alexander Neufeld of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Mennonitischer Br\u00fcdergemeinden in Deutschland said the many Middle Eastern refugees making a new home in the country challenge the church to learn and grow.<\/p>\n

Delegates from Nicaragua shared their concern about the government suppression of student-led protests happening during the meetings.<\/p>\n

The small church of 1 000 members in Nepal has been affected by flooding and earthquake in the past few years, and is restricted by anti-conversion laws, yet it continues to grow, said Hanna Soren of Nepal BIC Church\/Brethren in Community Welfare Society.<\/p>\n

A space to learn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Gathered in a rainbow striped tent that was both a metaphor for the diversity of the gathering and a real tabernacle for God\u2019s people, delegates approved the Program Plan and financial projections 2018\u20132021, and reviewed Fair Share 2016\u20132021, and had lively discussion around Commissions Proposals. Strategic goals for the triennial: live out anabaptist identity, interdependent relationships, reconciliation and hope.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe unity of the spirit is the reason we walk together, not the result of walking well together,\u201d said Thomas Yoder Neufeld, Bible scholar, new Faith and Life Commission chair, and speaker at three plenary teaching sessions.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod is to blame for the diversity in our unity,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a permanent problem we do not want God to solve for us.\u201d<\/p>\n

The imagery of breaking down boundaries show how costly peace is, he said.<\/p>\n

A space to wrestle <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Delegates experienced pain when disagreement surfaced over the Faith and Life Commission\u2019s guideline on responding to controversial issues.<\/p>\n

Yoder Neufeld\u2019s teaching \u2013 patience, suffering, forgiveness, seeing in each other the face of God are the ways to walk in unity \u2013 were put to test. The General Council did not reach consensus on accepting the document which means that MWC continues without a clear process on how to discuss controversial issues.<\/p>\n

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Two other Commission documents received delegate approval: a statement of solidarity with Indigenous peoples and a teaching resource \u201cIdentity and Ecumenicity: A Theology of Interchurch Hospitality and Denominational Identity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delegates ratified new national church members approved by the Executive Committee since the previous General Council and new members in 2018: Lancaster Mennonite Conference (full member); and Iglesia Misionera Anabautista, Bolivia (associate members).<\/p>\n

Henk Stenvers was elected President Elect, to assume presidency at Assembly in Indonesia in 6\u201311 July 2021. Currently serving vice president Rebecca Osiro was affirmed to serve a six-year term.<\/p>\n

New Commission members and Executive Committee members were approved (see chart).<\/p>\n

Prior to the General Council, delegates and representatives of Anabaptist service and mission agencies travelled to western Kenya to participate in Renewal 2027, a day long celebration of the Holy Spirit in the history and life of the nearly 500-year-old Anabaptist church (see \u201cJoy in the Spirit<\/a>\u201d). The next day, they worshipped in local churches in the Kisumu area.<\/p>\n

Osiro described it as a great honour for Kenya Mennonite Church to host the gathering of Anabaptist leaders worldwide. \u201cWe feel encouraged and strengthened that we come to this reality,\u201d she said. \u201cWhere the roads are not defined clearly…, You bear with us and forgive us,\u201d she said. \u201cHow nice, how pleasant and good that we stay together in unity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014a Mennonite World Conference release <\/em><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

New Members:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Executive Committee <\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Samson Omondi (Kenya)<\/li>\n
  • MZ Ichsanudin (Indonesia)<\/li>\n
  • Wieteke van der Molen (Netherlands)<\/li>\n
  • Carlos Mart\u00ednez Garc\u00eda (Mexico)<\/li>\n
  • Juan Silverio Ver\u00f3n Aquino (Paraguay)<\/li>\n
  • Bill Braun (USA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
     <\/div>\n

    Commissions <\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Peace<\/h4>\n
      \n
    • Neal Blough (France\/USA)<\/li>\n
    • Adriana B. Rodriguez (Honduras)<\/li>\n
    • Wendy Kroeker (Canada)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
       <\/div>\n

      Mission<\/h4>\n
        \n
      • Nelson Okanya (USA\/Kenya)<\/li>\n
      • Eladio Mondez (Philippines)<\/li>\n
      • Jos\u00e9 Rutilio Rivas Dominguez (Colombia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
         <\/div>\n

        Faith & Life<\/h4>\n
          \n
        • Nzuzi Mukawa (DR Congo)<\/li>\n
        • Lydia Adi Sidharta (Indonesia)<\/li>\n
        • Rebecca Gonzales (Mexico)<\/li>\n
        • Thomas Yoder Neufeld, Chair (Canada)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
           <\/div>\n

          Deacons<\/h4>\n
            \n
          • Angela Opimi (Bolivia)<\/li>\n
          • Ephraim Disi (Malawi)<\/li>\n
          • Vikal Pravin Rao (India)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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