More than gold—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "More than gold" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for October 4. Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s law, God’s specific revelation amid God’s creation. Psalm 19 Exodus 20:1-20 Matthew 21:33-46 Philippians 3:4b-14 Thank you for watching! This was initially streamed […]
Consider others
Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Photo by B S K from FreeImages.com. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
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 […]
My grace is sufficient for thee
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Church Relations representative Ann Jacobs shares from 2 Corinthians 12:9. "My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness." How might we imagine things in our lives to be different, to change or shift during these difficult times? This was initially streamed on September […]
Rest in the Lord
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
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 […]
Mennonite peace witness
Peace with God, peace with neighbor, peace with the world. If we are pursuing peace in those areas, we are on the right track, because that is the track Jesus modeled for us. The time spent in prayer and communion with God gave Jesus strength and wisdom to do his work in the world. […]
Don’t judge
1 Welcome those who are weak in faith,[a] but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. 2 Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. 3 Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. 4 Who are you to pass judgment […]
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!
Love one another
8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet"; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, "Love your neighbor as yourself." 10 Love does no wrong […]
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.
Rejoice in hope
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Photo and graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.