Through humility — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Through humility," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 14, the sixth Sunday after Epiphany. Humility means accepting the provision that God reveals through others for our healing. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Mark 1:40-45 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 Thank you for joining us! […]
God’s delight
10 His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner;11 but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. Photo by Ben Baker. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Weak enough to win others — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Weak enough to win others," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 7, the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Though Jesus embodied God’s extraordinary power, he became weak to draw us to God. Psalm 147:1-12 Isaiah 40:21-31 Mark 1:29-39 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 […]
Seeing your salvation
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,31 which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. Photo by Eberhard Grossgasteiger on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
The wind blows where it wishes
In March 2020, two anniversaries were celebrated in Ecuador. One anniversary marked 30 years of Mennonite Mission Network’s presence in Ecuador. The other marked 20 years of the partnership formed for ministry in Ecuador, which includes Mission Network, Iglesia Cristiana Menonita de Colombia (IMCOL–Colombia Mennonite Church), and Central Plains Mennonite Conference (CPMC), an area conference of Mennonite […]
The knowledge that is knowledge — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "The knowledge that is knowledge," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for January 31, the fourth Sunday after Epiphany. Jesus practiced authority as love, and so showed the knowledge of God. Psalm 111 Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Thank you for […]
Waiting
For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Photo by Ben White on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
A time to trust — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "A time to trust," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for January 24. Times of change and crisis are opportunities to trust in God. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Mark 1:14-20 Psalm 62:5-12 Thank you for joining us! This was […]
Called amid crisis — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Called amid crisis," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for January 17. Amid leadership crises, God raises up new leaders who will speak God’s truth. Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 John 1:43-51 1 Samuel 3:1-20 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Thank you for joining us! This […]
The fellowship of the child — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "The fellowship of the child," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for the day of Epiphany. Like the magi and the shepherds found the Christ child among his parents in Bethlehem, so God’s mission draws people together in a mutual sharing or […]
Signs following — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Signs following," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for December 20, the fourth Sunday in Advent. Mary’s faith to bear Jesus was strengthened by signs on earth that confirmed the announcement from heaven. Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Luke 1:26-38 […]
Restoring joy — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Restoring joy," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for December 13, the third Sunday in Advent. God’s appearing restores our joy and sends us with the joy that restores. John 1:6-8, 19-28 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 This was […]