MWR : Articles : Aug. 24, 2009

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Articles : Aug. 24, 2009

Hymns and movies

The June 7 service included an “Education Celebration” led by Barb Yoder Stutzman, FMC interim coordinator for child and youth faith formation. Venture Club participated in an afternoon bike-a-thon fundraiser for Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp.
Choice to follow Jesus

In preparation for the Mennonite Church USA convention, we met several Sundays over lunch for discussions on “Following Jesus in a World That Is Not.”

Following Jesus thoughtfully

Set among the Tibetan Himalayas, Unmistaken Child documents a Buddhist monk’s search for the toddler he believes is the reincarnation of his mentor and spiritual teacher, who died in 2001.

Moving to Canada, with help of history

WINNIPEG, Man. — The Mennonite Heritage Centre is collaborating with Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba to assist Mennonites arriving from Latin and South America.

Church gardens a growing trend

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Pastor Sarah Scherschligt walks behind her Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to the spot where she feels closer to God.

Forgiveness story

I would like to correct a report from the Mennonite World Conference assembly. At the July 19 service, I led Jonoine, the Ayoreo who killed my missionary brother Kornelius Isaak, onto the stage. This was not the son of the man who killed my brother, but the same man. Yet it was not a murder. I told Jonoine:
Writers encouraged

The obituary of Maynard Shelly mentioned his courageous editorial stance. Maynard was also a leader in another area: development of writers.
Broken health care

I am getting a stomachache from the misinformation and rude behavior demonstrated at health care town hall meetings.

Bethel president replaced

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — The Bethel College board of directors has relieved President Barry Bartel of his duties and appointed an interim president.
Dutch host celebration of Baptists’ 400 years

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands — The leading Mennonite church in the Netherlands hosted an international Baptist gathering July 30 celebrating the 400th anniversary of the first Baptist congregation’s founding.