MWR : Articles : July 9, 2007

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Articles : July 9, 2007

Calling for peace in Israel/Palestine

A recent delegation to Israel and Palestine organized by Mennonite Church USA has called for a renewed emphasis in the church on promoting peace and security in the Middle East and advocating for justice for Palestinians.

Family ties strengthen, complicate ministry work

Even the best ministry teams experience conflict among leaders. They learn to listen, adjust and adapt. When the conflict is with a co-pastor who happens to be a family member, things can be more difficult.
Finding freedom from pornography

BURGOS, Spain — Brian Fox’s fingers fly over the keyboard as he responds to an e-mail from a depressed young man struggling to overcome an addiction to pornography.
America owes Iraqi refugees sanctuary

Americans, wrote Robert Kagan and William Kristol in September 2004, “have a profound moral obligation to the Iraqi people.”
Putting on the gospel

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Can evangelism be done with T-shirts? Doug Krehbiel and Alan Stucky hope so.
Pastor addresses dangers of pornography

BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Brenda Martin Hurst pastored for 11 years before pursuing studies in sexuality theology.
Ethiopian immigrant spreads better vision care for his countrymen

LANCASTER, Pa. — An Ethiopian immigrant has been pursuing an unexpected vision for the people of his homeland — helping them get needed eyeglasses and other eye care.

Pennsylvania pastor killed in accident

NEW HOLLAND, Pa. — Victor R. Weaver, 76, of New Holland, associate pastor of Cambridge Mennonite Church in Gordonville, died June 18 when his motor scooter was struck by a car near Blue Ball.
MWC group continues talks with Lutherans

STRASBOURG, France — An international panel of Mennonites and Lutherans reviewed Reformation-era condemnations of the Anabaptists during their third meeting June 18-22.
Former EMU president honored; trustes approve Science Center expansion

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Former Eastern Mennonite University President Joseph L. Lapp and his wife, Hannah, returned to EMU June 23 for the unveiling of his presidential portrait.