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Prayer, Notes and News - June 2006

   

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Witness Notes:

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June 4, 2006

Pentecost Sunday
“O resurrected Lord, send us your Spirit, that the bones of our dry commitments may rise to new life. Breathe life into your people O Lord; send the wind of renewal among us that we may worship, witness and serve you with joy.”

God’s People Now! The Mennonite Church Canada 2006 Assembly is fast approaching (July 4-7). Have you registered your delegates yet? Visit www.mennonitechurch.ca/events/edmonton for info.

Phil and Julie Bender & Todd and Jeanette Hanson are Witness Workers in China. They are now approaching the end of the academic year. Your support makes it possible for them to provide a Christian presence as they teach in university settings in China.

June 11, 2006

Mennonite Church Canada is experiencing severe limitations for some planned ministry because of visa regulations and restrictions of the Canadian government. Pray that the work and the ministry of the church can move forward and that such barriers may be addressed and removed.

God’s People Now! The Mennonite Church Canada 2006 Assembly is fast approaching (July 4-7). Have you registered your delegates yet? Visit www.mennonitechurch.ca/events/edmonton for info.

Susan Allison-Jones, Glyn Jones and their children are Witness Workers in Botswana. Thanks to your support, they are able to develop and provide Bible classes and have made valuable connections with families affected by poverty and the HIV/AIDS crisis.

June 18, 2006 Pray for the Holy Spirit to fill Jerry Buhler (Saskatoon, SK), Karen Heidebrecht Thiessen (Abbotsford, BC) and Renee Sauder (Waterloo, ON) with wisdom and calm as they prepare to speak in the evening worship services at the Mennonite Church Canada Annual Assembly, July 4-7, in Edmonton. God’s People Now! Even if you are not a delegate for Mennonite Church Canada’s 2006 Assembly in Edmonton (July 4-7), you’re welcome to join in the celebration, worship, discernment, seminars and tours. Get more info at www.mennonitechurch.ca/events/edmonton Kathy and Vic Thiessen and family are Witness Workers in England where they work with the London Mennonite Centre. Your support makes it possible for them to continue teaching and promoting Christian discipleship as a way of life for the people involved in their ministry.
June 25, 2006

Pray for Henry Krause (MC Canada Moderator) and Jack Suderman (MC Canada General Secretary) as they prepare for their significant leadership roles at the Mennonite Church Canada Annual Assembly, July 4-7, in Edmonton. Pray that they will feel God’s presence guiding their discernment and preparation.

God’s People Now! Even if you are not a delegate for Mennonite Church Canada’s 2006 Assembly in Edmonton (July 4-7), you’re welcome to join in the celebration, worship, discernment, seminars and tours. Get more info at www.mennonitechurch.ca/events/edmonton

Rod and Kathi Suderman, Witness Workers in China, have just returned to Canada for their North American Ministry and are completing eight years with Witness/COM. Because of your support they have been able to nurture connections with churches in former Mennonite Mission areas.