God’s mission calls for peacemaking in violence and suffering
DAYTON, Virginia (Mennonite Mission Network) — Behind hundreds of people lined up behind a van waiting for food, makeshift tents stretched for miles. This sight on her first visit to Camp de la Lande in the summer of 2015 left Juliet Kilpin in a state of shock. The migrant and refugee camp, located on a […]
Celebrating the diverse riches of Hispanic Heritage Month
Mauricio Chenlo, minister of Church Planting for Mennonite Mission Network, wrote this blog to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, spanning Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2020. He also shared how the celebration connects with the work of the mission agency’s Sent Network, a leadership development resource for church planters and missional pastors. […]
South African peacebuilder looks to youth to accomplish vision
To celebrate International Non-Violence Day on Oct. 2, Mennonite Mission Network commissioned Ben Tapper to interview Oscar Siwali, a man dedicating his life to peacebuilding in southern Africa. INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (Mennonite Mission Network) — Peacebuilding, which is challenging, has become more complicated by the events of 2020. As in many parts of the world, COVID-19 […]
Mission Network collaborates with global pandemic relief fund
NOTE: Mennonite World Conference (MWC) has given Mennonite Mission Network permission to add to and reprint sections of an earlier report found here on MWC’s Global Church Sharing Fund. NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — In healing solidarity with Anabaptist groups around the world, Mennonite Mission Network has contributed $15,000 for pandemic relief through Mennonite […]
The word and the work—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "The word and the work" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for September 27, 2020. Our actions fulfill God’s call, and lead to a successful transmission of the faith. Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 Philippians 2:1-13 Thank […]
Look toward the wilderness—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Look toward the wilderness" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for September 20, 2020. God’s provision comes in unexpected ways, and God sends people to help us recognize God’s presence in our lives. Matthew 20:1-16 Exodus 16:2-15 Philippians 1:21-30 Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 […]
Cofán faith journeys inspire a storybook on baptism
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) — Playing soccer and storytelling are key aspects of Naomi Ross Richer’s life in Ecuador and at Goshen (Indiana) College. The energy needed for both has helped her persevere to create a book about baptism for indigenous youth in the Ecuadorian rainforest. The inspiration for The Baptism Story — illustrated […]
Holy in Mercy—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Holy in mercy," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for September 13, 2020. As we extend God’s mercy, a watching world comes to believe. Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-12 Exodus 14:19-31 Psalm 114 Thank you for watching!
A calling to mission in Europe
Alisha and Joshua Garber, with their son, Asher, have served for the past three years in Barcelona, Catalonia (a region where allegiance to Spain vies with voices calling for independence). Before that time, they served for four years in Lithuania. During their service, they’ve spent much time dispelling myths about their mission work in Europe. […]
Missional Meditations introduction
Joe Sawatzky, Church Relations representative at Mennonite Mission Network, introduces the Missional Meditations series. It is based on the Revised Common Lectionary and looks at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Sawatzky shares a new meditation that can be viewed live every Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST on our facebook page.
Reflections on a life of ministry in Venezuela
I looked at my phone early on the morning of Aug. 5 and saw that Pastor Erwin Mirabal, president of the church conference Red de Misiones Menonita de Venezuela, had died of COVID-19. We had been praying for him for two weeks. His condition was stable the day before. His death was a shock for […]
Pandemic can’t squelch passion for Service Adventure
NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) – Service Adventure unit leader Cindy Headings says that not even a pandemic has squelched her passion for serving for a fourth consecutive year. In fact, Headings says her longtime enthusiasm for leading the Colorado Springs, Colorado, unit was stoked even higher the first week in August. That’s when she […]