Seeking wellbeing
As part of The Hope Series Prayer, Recruiter and Church Relations representative Eric Frey Martin talks about seeking wellbeing, from Jeremiah 29:7. This was initially streamed on October 12, 2020.
We have sinned
Both we and our ancestors have sinned; we have committed iniquity, have done wickedly. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
By prayer—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "By prayer" based on the Revised Common Lectionary for October 11. Communication with God is our stronghold against sin, and mission proceeds by prayer. Exodus 32:1-14 Matthew 22:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Thank you for watching! This was initially streamed on […]
Pressing on
13 Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Photo by Dani Klotz. Graphic Design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.
A September conversation with the Garbers
We’re on edge. We’re anxious about outcomes. Our emotions are all over the place. What am I talking about? Politics! It’s election season and mission workers in Barcelona, Alisha and Josh Garber, join Sharon Norton, co-director for Africa and Europe ministries for Mennonite Mission Network, to discuss how they are dealing with their identity as […]
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 […]
Repentance that leads to life
November is mission month. Racism harms the body of Christ and God’s reconciling mission. But God has made a way to receive forgiveness — the repentance that leads to life! Mission Network November mission month materials invite MC USA to witness across the church to God’s plan for reconciliation. Introduction Two plagues have erupted in 2020 — […]
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 […]