DownloadArticles : Urban issues
Jan. 5 issue
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Photo by Vada Snider/MC USA
Elkhart neighborhood ministry becomes a church
ELKHART, Ind. — Like many city churches, Belmont Mennonite Church saw the neighborhood around its building change over the years.
At the same time, many members were moving to the suburbs, and the church changed into a regional drive-in church, disconnected from the area in which it worshiped.
Dec. 22, 2008 issue
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Philadelphia church to buy new building
PHILADELPHIA — Oxford Circle Mennonite Church and Christian Community Development Association have met fundraising goals to purchase a large building across the street from the church, taking possession on Jan. 9.
Nov. 10, 2008 issue
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Faith in ‘divine financier’ boosts church’s vision to expand
PHILDELPHIA — Going on sabbatical during a multimillion-dollar ministry expansion requires Leonard Dow, pastor of Oxford Circle Mennonite Church, to practice the bold faith that comes with knowing God is the ultimate financier.
Sept. 15, 2008 issue
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The power to transform
PHILADELPHIA — Everything about Ron Muse is intense: conversation, basketball, problem solving on the streets and, especially, Bible study.
Feb. 25, 2008 issue
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Chicago Mennonite Learning Center to close for a year
CHICAGO — Chicago Mennonite Learning Center, one of the first urban Mennonite schools, will close in September for a year due to lack of funds. Supporters hope it will reopen with renewed vitality.
