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Remember especially MWC member church Eglise Evang\u00e9lique Mennonite du Burkina Faso as they minister and witness at this stressful time.<\/p>\n<p>Even when \u201cnations are in an uproar,\u201d our God remains sovereign and \u201cmakes wars cease to the end of the earth&#8230; The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge\u201d (Psalm\u00a046).<\/p>\n<p>J. Nelson Kraybill<br \/>\nPresident, MWC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beloved sisters and brothers: Anabaptist people on all continents, please join in praying for peace in Burkina Faso, where a military coup took place 24 January 2022. Remember especially MWC member church Eglise Evang\u00e9lique Mennonite du Burkina Faso as they minister and witness at this stressful time. 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