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Articles : Aug. 16, 2010

Spiritual discernment

On May 30 and June 30 we had Sunday school and worship in the fellowship hall. A “Model of Spiritual Discernment” (based on Discerning God’s Will Together) was used as a guide as we discussed, prayed and sought God’s will. Earlier this year, several mission projects were brought before the congregation for exploration. Two “Exploration Teams” were formed, and they continue to meet and gather information for the congregation.
God is like a wombat

Transition pastor Pat Hobin “passed the baton” to incoming lead pastor Tim Davis on June 27.

Our welcome needs work

Do we want to welcome strangers to our churches? We might say we do, but sometimes our actions don’t match our words.

Communal society

I read with great interest “Tea Party’s ‘Uneasy Marriage’ ” (from Religion News Service) about how Tea Party supporters believe in small government and little, if any, government intervention in the economic realm. Their beliefs generally are for individuals to reach out to those in poverty and in need of food, clothing and shelter.
Subtle injustice

Thank you for the fine article, “Peace Art Seeks New Home in Capital”. The way Esther Augsburger’s sculpture was removed and is now lying on its side is very sad. It is another subtle injustice in our society today. Augsburger and I are part of the Shalom Sunday School Class at Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg. We met with excitement on a Sunday afternoon in 1997 to view the intricate piece before it left Harrisonburg and offer a blessing for its witness to all who viewed it.

Guatemalan details effects of mining, learns about farming through MCC

WINNIPEG, Man.—Juan Raul Junay, 25, never tires of explaining how Canadian mining companies are affecting farming communities in his home country of Guatemala.
MC USA financial signs improve

Mennonite Church USA has received an audit report showing its agencies and entities have improved their overall financial standing, while continuing to have losses in some areas.
Retreat supports people with disabilities

MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. — Bonnie Hubert met Cindy Miller 20 years ago at a program for speech, motor-skill and other therapies they attended for each of their sons, Cody and Kyle, who have Down syndrome.
‘A story of mission’

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Out of a gathering of 18 households 150 years ago, God created a global family of 400,000 Mennonite Brethren who worship in more than 20 languages.
MDS collects cards for Gulf residents

DIAMOND, La. — Mennonite Disaster Service is inviting people to send cards with notes of encouragement to Gulf Coast residents affected by the oil spill.