Sharing our stories; Shaping our faith
Video transcript My name is Eric Frey Martin from Mennonite Mission Network. This seminar is about our stories, how we tell them, how they get shaped and how we can join our stories with God’s story. In my mind, you might be watching this seminar together as a youth group or in a small group. […]
Letting go, pressing forward
When Debbie and Rick Lee were invited to uproot their lives in Homestead, Florida, to lead Mennonite Mission Network’s Service Adventure unit in Jackson, Mississippi, Debbie Lee said that she initially resisted the idea. Debbie Lee, who is artistically gifted, felt deeply bonded to what she described as her "mid-life dream home" in Homestead. After […]
Soltar y avanzar
Debbie Lee dijo que al comienzo, cuando les invitaron a ella y a Rick Lee a dirigir la unidad de Servicio Aventurero de la Red Menonita de Misión en Jackson, Misisipi, y dejar atrás su vida y raíces en Homestead, Florida, se resistió a la idea. Debbie, quien tiene dones artísticos, se sentía muy apegada a […]
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.
Peek into Service Adventure with Luisa
Tune in as Luisa, a Service Adventure participant in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, talks about her Service Adventure experience. From the six supporting congregations in Johnstown to the people she’s met at her work placements, she has found a supportive community that has helped her grow in faith and learn more about herself. Curious about Service […]
Story 4: Persevering in Christian Service programs
The pandemic shut down many endeavors, but it did not succeed in doing so with Mission Network’s Christian Service programs. In all cases, directors are either reconfiguring service and discipleship opportunities or regrouping for 2021. Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection (DOOR) executive director Andrea Sawyer-Kirksey: Instead of canceling summer programs, DOOR, a partner agency […]
Heart-warming letters affirm SOOP experience during pandemic
This past summer, SOOP staff members received two heart-warming letters from participants. Their words say it best why SOOP volunteer experiences, even in the uncertain times of a pandemic, provide joy, unforgettable memories, and meaning. Letter from Katrina and Matt Eberly This email note is from the Katrina and Matt Eberly family who served at […]
The Baptism Story
In this video, which was prepared for, and is available to be used as the children’s story in a church service, Naomi Ross Richer reads in English the beautifully-illustrated Cofán/Spanish book she co-authored with her mother Jane Ross Richer. An Ecuadorian Cofán friend Javier Aguinda and a Zábalo church leader Aurelio Bustamante provided additional assistance. […]
A conversation with Elena and Freddy Satalaya
Linda Shelly, director for Latin America ministries with Mennonite Mission Network, interviews Elena and Freddy Satalaya in Iquitos, Peru, where they serve with Iglesia Cristiana Menonita del Perú in children’s and youth ministries, including education. In the interview Freddy and Elena share the impact of Covid-19 on the city and especially the families involved in […]
Should I take a service gap year?
Hear how members of the 2019-2020 Jackson, Mississippi, unit made their decision to take a gap year with Mission Network’s Service Adventure program. Want to experience unit life yourself? Contact Susan Nisly, SusanN@MennoniteMission.net, to visit a unit during our yearly "preview weekend" experience in February!
What are Service Adventure volunteer placements like?
Listen to Paula Klätte, Estella Sandweg and Risa Fukaya share their volunteer experience in Jackson, Mississippi, during their 2019-2020 volunteer year. Check out current Service Adventure placements on our website and apply before January 31 before August placements are full!
What is Service Adventure like?
Hear the 2019-2020 Jackson, Mississippi, unit share about daily life in the house of a Service Adventure unit. Read more reflections about Service Adventure in our story archive.