God has noticed
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Church Relations representative Ann Jacobs welcomes us into the season of advent with reflections from the Anabaptist Prayer Book (Isaiah 61:10-11; Luke 1:5-7; Philippians 4:4-9). "God has noticed," A lamentation of prayer and praise. This was initially streamed on November 30, 2020.
Desiring repentance — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Desiring Repentance," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for December 6, the second Sunday in Advent. Repentance is turning from sin toward Jesus, which God desires for all and sends us to announce to all. 2 Peter 3:8-15a Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 […]
As sheep sent to sheep—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "As sheep sent to sheep" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for November 22, 2020. Christ our Shepherd sends us as sheep to other sheep, to give and to receive the hospitality of the kingdom. Ephesians 1:15-23 Psalm 100 Ezekiel 34:11-24 Matthew 25:31-46 […]
Jesus prayed for us
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Sandy Miller, Senior Executive for Resourcing and Mobilization, takes a look at Jesus’ prayer in John 17:23. In this passage, Jesus prays for unity for the future church. This was initially streamed on October 26, 2020.
Mission Sunday reflection
The Repentance that Leads to Life Jonah 3:1-10 For Mission Sunday 2020, Joe Sawatzky, Church Relations Representative at Mennonite Mission Network, shares insights on repentance from the story of Jonah and today’s global context. It is through our own repentance that we can experience the forgiveness and life that God offers.
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. […]
Farewell and blessings to my successor
Leaving is always bittersweet. Even if it is a decision for good reasons, I find no consolation in stepping away from a job that I have loved and felt privileged to be engaged in for almost three decades. During those years, I had the honor of visiting with you in your office, at home, or […]
Rejoice in hope
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Photo and graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
A higher calling
But the midwives feared God; they did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but they let the boys live. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
God’s love and peace
10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven. Photo by Renee Neufeld. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
Come to me
2 Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy?Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.3 Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
All things work together for good
We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Photo by Laurie Oswald Robinson. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.