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Prayer Requests:
Consider praying for the work of the Church! |
Announcements:
Stay in tune with the wider church |
Witness Notes:
This is how your financial support of Mennonite
Church Canada WITNESS is ministering...from across the street to
around the world! |
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April 3, 2005 |
(Evangelism and Church Planting Sunday) “O
lord open our hearts to those around us who need your risen presence;
open our eyes to the opportunities that you give us to share your
love and ignite our imaginations to the possibilities of extending
your welcome of grace to our friends and neighbours.”
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Don’t forget to visit the Charlotte 2005 Web
site at www.Charlotte2005.org.
The site includes registration forms for all conventions, information
about hotels, daily schedules and updates on activities and events.
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Tim Froese, Mennonite Church Canada Witness worker
and director of the Korea Anabaptist Center is presently back in
Korea (Tim & Karen are currently working out of Winnipeg) on
a one month administrative visit. New Testament Prof Jacob Elias
from AMBS will be visiting from April 6 – 28, teaching a number
of classes. Your support of the ministry in Korea is very much appreciated! |
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April 10, 2005 |
Glenn E. Witmer, Mennonite Church Canada Witness
worker is presently leading a learning tour with 25 participants
from Ontario, from April 4 – 18. Part of their experience
will include sharing a meal with Jews and Palestinian Christians,
meeting a variety of church and political leaders. Pray for an understanding
of God’s presence, God’s love and desire for reconciliation
and unity. |
Register for Charlotte 2005! Forms are available
online at www.Charlotte2005.org.
or through your church office. Register by April 29th to take advantage
of early bird discounts.
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Mennonite Church Canada Witness worker Glenn Witmer,
serves in Israel, a country which brings conflict and violence to
mind. Glenn works at breaking down stereotypes through his Biblical
teaching, writing “Menno Letter from Jerusalem,” facilitating
exchanges and learning tours, and helping bring people together.
Your financial gifts support this ministry of peace and reconciliation. |
| April 17, 2005 |
After much discernment, Jason and Donna Martin,
mission workers in Bari, Italy, have decided to return to Ontario
in order to receive the necessary long term medical support for
their son, Luca. Pray for the young church in Bari, and the new
leaders that are developing, as well as the Martin family who will
be returning to Ontario this summer. |
Do you like to sing? You may want to sign up to
sing in the joint youth and adult choir that will participate in
the combined youth and adult worship service. Mark J. Suderman,
Professor of Music at Bluffton University, will lead the choir.
Register to participate online at www.Charlotte2005.org. |
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| April 24, 2005 |
Pray for healing and strength for Anna Speicher,
Project Director for the new Brethren/Mennonite Sunday school curriculum
project entitled “Gather ‘Round: Hearing and Sharing
God’s Good News.” Anna recently had cancer surgery and
is receiving follow-up treatment over a 6-month period. She works
out of the general offices of Church of the Brethren in Elgin, Illinois. |
Be sure to check out the Charlotte 2005 Web site for
a list of daily themes and featured speakers for the adult worship
services. Visit www.Charlotte2005.org
for the latest details. |
The church in Concepción, Chile is very excited
about the Anabaptist books that they received from Mennonite Church
Canada Witness. The church participated in meetings that took place
earlier this year of Mennonite Church leaders in the Southern Cone
region of South America. Reports are that they are finding these
resources very formative. Your gifts are appreciated around the
world. |
