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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! |
| November 6, 2005 |
Gordon Janzen reported that this summer ten people
committed their lives to Christ through ministry conducted in Macau.
Give thanks to God for the many opportunities we all have in sharing
the Good News of God’s Kingdom.
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The secret is out: Mennonite Church Canada’s
Resource Centre is not just for pastors! Whether you’ve been
asked to participate in worship, teaching, or starting a special
group or class, there’s a guide, book or video for you. Over
10,000 titles available!
Call toll-free 1-866-888-6785;
email:
resources@mennonitechurch.ca;
request titles online at www.mennonitechurch.ca/resourcecentre;
or inquire about subscribing to the Resource Update. |
The Seminary in Bogota, Colombia plays a role in
strengthening the small churches of Colombia in their daily struggle
of living out God’s love in the midst of violence and hatred.
Your support through MC Canada Witness helps pastors find encouragement,
Biblical training, and community as they learn together in this
setting. |
| November 13, 2005 |
Give thanks to God for the many opportunities we
have in sharing the Gospel of peace. The church can be a powerful
witness of God’s desire for peace and unity. Pray for wisdom
and courage to speak out against the injustices we see around us
and in the world. |
The secret is out: Mennonite Church Canada’s
Resource Centre is not just for pastors! Whether you’ve been
asked to participate in worship, teaching, or starting a special
group or class, there’s a guide, book or video for you. Over
10,000 titles available!
Call toll-free 1-866-888-6785;
email:
resources@mennonitechurch.ca;
request titles online at www.mennonitechurch.ca/resourcecentre;
or inquire about subscribing to the Resource Update. |
Each congregation’s support of MC Canada Witness
International Ministries provides life-changing potential around
the world, including at the London Mennonite Centre through its
teaching and encouragment of discipleship and peace theology. |
| November 20, 2005 |
God is working through Aboriginal church leaders in many communities.
Pray for Mennonite Church Canada Witness Native Ministry as they
help resource these church leaders and learn of more ways we can
all work together in sharing God’s abounding love.
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Call for Quilters and Fabric Artists: Mennonite Church Canada wants
to host a Quilt and Fabric Arts Display & Auction at Edmonton
2006. Needed are expressions of interest and committment to participate.
Find out more at mennonitechurch.ca/events/edmonton/quilts.html |
Your support enables MC Canada to build and strengthen ministries
in China. A gift of $200 is enough to financially support a rural
Chinese pastor for 8 months, and help reach more people through the
church in China. |
November 27, 2005
1st Advent |
O sovereign Lord, we confess that we grow weary of waiting, of praying,
of hoping. We long for tangible signs of your presence in our lives.
As we begin this season of waiting, we reach out in hope that your
kingdom will come, that your will be done in us, between us, and before
us. |
Call for Quilters and Fabric Artists: Mennonite Church Canada wants
to host a Quilt and Fabric Arts Display & Auction at Edmonton
2006. Needed are expressions of interest and committment to participate.
Find out more at mennonitechurch.ca/events/edmonton/quilts.html
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Mennonite Church Canada walks alongside other national church bodies
in many countries, strengthening and encouraging our sisters and brothers
in discerning God’s move among them. Your support is a symbol
of solidarity in regions of the world where the church is making a
real difference in the lives of local people. |
