DownloadFeb. 1 issue
New York children learn about China
Mennonite Mission Network staffROCHESTER, N.Y. — Children at Rochester Area Mennonite Fellowship experienced China in new ways.
Children from Rochester Area Mennonite Fellowship perform a dragon dance in honor of the Chinese New Year. — Photo by MMN
Using Mennonite Mission Network’s mission bank teaching tools, they heard stories from Mennonite Partners in China, learned about Chinese churches and helped train Sunday school teachers in China though a giving project.
The children also had the opportunity to worship with a nearby Chinese Christian Church.
To celebrate the end of their giving project, and to share their enthusiasm with the congregation, the kids hosted a Chinese New Year’s festival.
“Hearing about China and experiencing a small taste of the culture was really valuable for our kids,” said Chrissie Walls, Sunday school coordinator.
The children painted Chinese blossoms on construction paper and made them into party invitations. They learned calligraphy and decorated the walls with it. And finally, they made a dragon head for their New Year’s dance.
One Sunday the congregation prepared Chinese food for a potluck lunch. During the meal, the children performed a dragon dance, in honor of the New Year’s celebration.
Since 2005, mission banks and teaching tools have helped to connect children from more than 350 Mennonite churches in the United States to ministries and people around the world. Together, these children and congregations have raised more than $155,000 to support global ministries.
From Jan. 1 through March 31, these stewardship education tools are offered free of charge. The banks are available online.
Comment on the article New York children learn about China
The purpose of comments is to engage in dialogue. We expect commenters to treat authors and each other as each would want to be treated. Respectful criticism is welcomed; offensive comments or parts of comments will be removed by the site administrator. Name and comment will be posted; email address is for follow-up only and will not be made public.
Download a free PDF showing the populations of
Mennonite groups and other Anabaptists.
