MWR : Articles : Nov. 9, 2009

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Articles : Nov. 9, 2009

Loving the neighbors

Our congregation enjoys creating opportunities to interact with the community surrounding our urban church.
Communion and community

On Sept. 27, we welcomed back Pastor Cindy Lapp from her three-month sabbatical. She thanked the congregation for this gift and shared that the sabbatical gave her the opportunity to reconnect with her family and with God.
U.S. flag removed

At the congregation’s annual meeting Nov. 1, members voted by a 69 percent majority to remove from the sanctuary the U.S. and Christian flags that had been placed there in 1942. The action was taken in response to a request by the pastoral staff, followed by a recommendation by the church board.

The power of an imperfect church

The Apostle Paul’s love for the church at Corinth — “I always thank God for you” (1 Cor. 1:4) — models an affection that’s hard to match. At times the fellowship of the saints stirs up more frustration than joy.

New Paraguay tannery linked to MEDA history

ASUNCION, Paraguay — A new leather tannery is poised to boost the profile of Paraguayan Mennonites in the beef industry.
Asia peace camp quashes prejudice

CHENGDU, China — The road to peace is seldom easy.

Praying together

As an early participant in Bridgefolk, a Roman Catholic/Anabaptist interchange, I am delighted with plans for a dialogue between Anabaptist and Eastern Orthodox scholars on “The Eucharist and Peacemaking” (Events & People, Oct. 26).

Panel looks toward future of worship

ST. JACOBS, Ont. — What songs should be included in a new hymnal?
Financial offices open in Indiana and Virginia

GOSHEN, Ind. — Mennonite Mutual Aid and Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the opening of two new offices in Indiana and Virginia.
Swiss association hears about Hutterite history

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Norman Hofer of South Dakota spoke about Hutterite history at the Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical Association banquet Sept. 17 at Eden Mennonite Church.