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 […]
Peek into Service Adventure with Kelby
Kelby Youngberg is a Service Adventure participant in Anchorage, Alaska. He works closely with a community of people who do not have homes. In this video, he expresses his desire to continue to learn from his experiences while still being a peacemaker through his work and service in Anchorage.
Two-way Mission update
Jerrell Ross Richer gives an update of the two-way mission they are a part of in Ecuador. Jane, Jerrell and their children work half the year with indigenous church leaders as well as children, youth and families in the Ecuadorian rain forest, and half the year as educators in the U.S. Their ministry reflects one of […]
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 […]
Holiday Cheer webinar
It’s not too late to sign up! What: Webinar with Melody Pannell, Ann Jacobs and Karla MinterWhen: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020Where: Zoom MeetingWhen: 7 p.m. EST | 6 p.m. CSTHow: Visit the registration page to sign up! Do not allow despair to fuel anxiety and stress, over these joyous holiday seasons — God is still with you! During this time of the year, traditionally, we prepare ourselves to gather together for the […]
New Executive Coordinators for AIMM introduced — Part 1
The first video in a two part series. Sharon Norton and Steve Wiebe-Johnson, co-directors for Africa and Europe, introduce John Fumana and Bruce Yoder who are the new Executive Coordinators for Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM). They share a brief history of AIMM, missiological insights they have, and give their vision for the future of the […]
New Executive Coordinators for AIMM introduced — Part 2
The second video in a two part series. Sharon Norton and Steve Wiebe-Johnson, co-directors for Africa and Europe, introduce John Fumana and Bruce Yoder who are the new Executive Coordinators for Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM). They share a brief history of AIMM, missiological insights they have, and give their vision for the future of the […]
Hope brings comfort: Being the gospel through crisis
As the coronavirus continues to infect our world, it’s important not to forget that before COVID-19, crises were already raging around the world. These ongoing crises are destroying the well-being of people and thrusting them into harm’s way. Not only are these crises still happening, but they have been exacerbated by the pandemic. People […]
Small grants bring hope to people in Ukraine
Sharon Norton, co-director for Africa and Europe ministries for Mennonite Mission Network, interviews long-term worker, Mary Raber. Mary tells stories of how even very small grants have made a difference in the lives of people in Ukraine. She is currently working from her home in the U.S. and hopes to return to Ukraine next spring.
Awakening to God’s love
Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century anchorite mystic, is well known for her book Revelations of Divine Love. It’s the oldest surviving book in the English language known to have been written by a woman. Still readily available in print and e-book forms, Julian reminds us that in brokenness and strain, "all shall be well, and […]
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 […]
Walking together
In East St. Louis, Illinois, in 1929, Joseph Raglin set the world record for bricklaying, by laying 3,472 bricks in 60 minutes — an astonishing rate of 58 bricks per minute. Raglin’s record remains, as do many of the brick roads he expertly and painstakingly built alongside the Conley brothers: William, John and Elijah. Bricklayers […]