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Articles : March 16, 2009

Passing on tradition

CMC’s Mennonite Women is sponsoring “Passing on Tradition.” Women, including college students, knot comforters, make and quilt quilts and knit. The college students are creating a quilt to donate to the Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale.

Praying for a better answer

Prayers for an end to the war in Iraq got a disappointing answer Feb. 27. President Obama set Aug. 31, 2010, as the date when “our combat mission will end.” But far from bringing all the troops home, up to 50,000 will stay through the end of 2011.

MCCer’s biodigesters a green energy source in Brazil

AKRON, Pa. — After graduating with a master’s degree in mechanical science and engineering, Joel Krehbiel was considering teaching or pursuing a doctorate.
Seedbed for future doctors?

JAGDEESHPUR, India — Mennonite partners who organized a new English-language school here hoped for 85 students in the first year.

Fate of the lost

Erwin Jost offers a philosophical objection to hell: “What could be more injurious to our confidence in God than a dogma according to which he enjoins us to love and forgive our enemies while he consigns his to endless torment” and ends with the suggestion of the possibility of “annihilation of the lost.”

Art reveals values

CHICAGO — Though Mennonites aren’t usually associated with fine art, modernity or big cities, an exhibit here reveals how much they have accomplished in all three areas.
Congo pastor calls for help

Pastor Mukambu Ya’Namuisai of the Mennonite Church of Congo is challenging Mennonites around the world to join peacemaking efforts in eastern Congo.
Following Jesus simple but not easy

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — One of Dale Schrag’s favorite sayings is “Jesus meant what he said, and he was talking to us.”
MC USA appoints 2 churchwide leaders

NEWTON, Kan. — Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership has hired two new staff members.
MDS cleans up after Kentucky ice storms

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In 10 days of cleaning up after ice storms, Mennonite Disaster Service volunteer Steve Campbell saw God’s hand at work.