MWR : Articles : Dec. 1, 2008

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Articles : Dec. 1, 2008

Sinners waiting for a rescue

A grim joke about the U.S. economy says things will get worse before they get worse. But how bad will that be? And which is wiser, corporate bailouts or letting market forces render a cold verdict? Opinions are many, clear answers few.

Anabaptism a key part of theological mix at Fuller Seminary

James Pitts grew up Episcopalian, attended charismatic nondenominational churches and then encountered another stream of Christian thought at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif.
In hard times, thrift shops thrive

NEWTON, Kan. — The troubled economy is changing the way people think of shopping at thrift stores.
For pastor, going green is an act of peacemaking

ALTONA, Man. — For people who aren’t quite ready to go green to decrease their environmental footprints, there’s an alternative: going green for peace.

Franconia welcomes missionaries from Mexico

SOUDERTON, Pa. — For more than 50 years, the churches of Franconia Mennonite Conference have sent missionaries and money to Mexico to plant churches. This year, a Mexico City church sent missionaries back.
Global food crisis gets personal

NEW YORK — Forty-one students from Mennonite colleges, universities and congregations in Canada and the United States participated in a seminar on food issues Oct. 30-Nov. 1.
Goshen draws criticism for not playing anthem

Goshen (Ind.) College will have further discussion on its tradition of praying instead of playing the national anthem before sports events after a conservative radio talk show host with an audience of 4 million criticized the practice.
MCC and BIC Church respond to hunger in Zimbabwe

AKRON, Pa. — Mennonite Central Committee is supporting Zimbabwe’s Brethren in Christ Church in providing emergency food supplies to 23 high schools after a four-month delay imposed by the government because of political tensions.
Vietnamese church celebrates new legal status

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — The Vietnam Mennonite Church celebrated its first legally recognized general assembly Nov. 15-17 after being granted full legal status last fall.