Mujeres latinoamericanas elaboran y lanzan un libro de devocionales
Article in English NEWTON, Kansas (Red Menonita de Misión) — Cuando las mujeres latinoamericanas buscaron un libro de devocionales anabautista escrito por mujeres y en idioma español no pudieron encontrar uno. Aunque la pandemia del COVID-19 detuvo el mundo, no detuvo la capacidad de resiliencia de estas mujeres que, en lugar de solamente desear […]
The righteousness of faith — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "The righteousness of faith," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 28, the second Sunday in Lent. Like Abraham, God’s promises to us are not fulfilled through self-exaltation, but through the faith of Jesus Christ. Romans 4:13-25 Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Mark […]
Episode 01: Where Do We Start?
Guests Lynda Hollinger-Janzen and Joe Sawatzky set the ground rules of why people might be wary or excited about the word, "mission." ‘MissionWary?’ is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Emerging into fruitfulness — Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled "Emerging into fruitfulness," is based on the Revised Common Lectionary for February 21, the first Sunday in Lent. The faithful emerge through in-between times into fruitfulness. 1 Peter 3:18-22 Psalm 25:1-10 Genesis 9:8-17 Mark 1:9-15 Thank you for joining us! This was […]
This is my Son
Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" Photo by 辰曦 on Unsplash. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
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 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 […]