DownloadArticles : May 12, 2008
Editorial
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Global food crisis multiplies need
The world’s worst food crisis since the 1970s is pushing billions of people over the brink from poverty to hunger. As prices soar worldwide, generally the problem is not the absence of food but the inability to afford it.
News
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AMBS celebrates its 50-year history
ELKHART, Ind. — Celebrating 50 years of history as well as new beginnings, the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary community and friends from across the continent gathered April 25-26.
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Carbon offset program to make MWC greener
STRASBOURG, France — Mennonite World Conference is working toward the greening of its 2009 global assembly in Paraguay by compensating for exhaust emissions of air travel.
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Pennsylvania church gives as it builds
HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. — While raising money to remodel and expand its facilities, Salford Mennonite Church is contributing to congregations with fewer resources.
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Mennonite Women names new editor
PANDORA, Ohio — When Patricia Burdette began to serve on the Mennonite Women USA board of directors four years ago, she had no idea she was helping to guide the staff she would someday join as editor.
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Lancaster Conference minister remembered for vision and passion
LANCASTER, Pa. — Lindsey Robinson met Jesus in a life-changing way at a Tom Skinner rally in the late 1960s. His journey of faith led him to the Mennonite church, where he blended deep love for God with concern for peace and social justice.
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FPU grads challenged for what’s next in life
FRESNO, Calif. — Graduation is a milestone, not a finish line.
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EMU honors retirees, gives awards
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The faculty and staff of Eastern Mennonite University honored six colleagues who are retiring and cited others for long years of service at the school’s annual recognition dinner April 29.
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MDS responds to tornadoes in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Mennonite Disaster Service units are responding to tornadoes that hit north of Little Rock on May 2.
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MCC seminar focuses on uprooted people
WASHINGTON — The growing need for advocacy and action for people who have had to migrate from their homes, both in the United States and other countries, drew 42 people to a Mennonite Central Committee seminar March 2-3.
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