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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! |
| December 3 |
First Advent
“Thy Kingdom Come, O Lord, we pray as we look ahead. Yet
you have already come and have lived among us. But still, we continue
to long for your coming again to bring peace and justice, so that
our swords will become ploughshares and our spears, pruning hooks.”
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In Spain, Connie and Dennis Byler
are teaching others about the Anabaptist tradition. Your support
makes it possible for Mennonite Church Canada to work with Mennonite
Mission Network (USA) in supporting the Bylers’ ministry in
Spain. |
| December 10 |
Second Advent
“O Lord our God, we confess that we too often respond to
your Coming with a mild piety, denatured of passion and power. Awaken
us, O Lord, so that we can prepare for your coming; so that we can
straighten the roads of injustice for the Coming of newness and
peace.” |
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This year, the Zaparozhye Bible College and Seminary
saw an unexpected increase in the number of students enrolled for
English classes. Your support enables Bonnie Friesen, in Ukraine,
to continue leading Bible Studies and teaching English at the school. |
| December 17 |
Third Advent
“O Lord, save us from our exhaustion, despair and the desire
to quit. Open our imaginations to the wonderful newness that your
Kingdom brings. Prepare us to be messengers of the Good News of
your coming Kingdom.” |
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Glenn Witmer’s biblical history teaching in Israel/Palestine
leads others toward a greater understanding of peace. Thank-you for
your support and involvement in Glenn’s ministry in Jerusalem. |
| December 24 |
Fourth Advent
“O Lord Emmanuel, we are awed by the mystery of your coming
to be with us. Raise our eyes to the present hope of your salvation.
Restore us, O God, let your face shine upon us that we may be saved.” |
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The Frey-Yoders in Benin were thrilled to have
several interns with them from various congregations in North America.
Thankyou to all who have taken part in this type of volunteer ministry
involvement and thank-you for all the financial support that makes
it possible for the Frey-Yoders to continue their work at the Benin
Bible Institute. |
| December 31 |
“Our Saviour and Lord, you have come to us. You have broken
into our dark world. Like the shepherds, sleepily tending their
flocks, may we awaken to the cosmic impact of your coming. Disrupt
our order and routine with your glory, we pray. Like them, may we
respond by searching for your presence, in worship and in joyful
witness.”
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The Global Mission Fellowship is a week long
Mennonite international event focusing on mission. Thanks to your
support, Mennonite Church Canada is able to take an active role
in making this event possible for missionaries and church leaders
around the world. |
