Equipping No. 100 October 2009
a resource packet for equipping Mennonite Church Canada pastors and leaders

Congratulations to all involved in Equipping for reaching the 100th issue!

	Leanne Plett Equipping Coordinator

It is special for me to begin my position as Receptionist and Equipping Coordinator at this milestone. As Miriam Tshimanga transitions into her role as Administrative Assistant in the Resource Centre, I am learning to fill her place at the front desk. Having grown up in a Mennonite community, coming to work at Mennonite Church Canada feels a lot like coming home. It has been enjoyable getting to know my new “family” so far and I look forward to meeting you all in some capacity, whether it is in person or over the phone.

I hope you enjoy Equipping #100!
Leanne Plett – Equipping Coordinator

Please do send us your comments and suggestions (office@mennonitechurch.ca) about this or any other item with regards to Equipping. Thank you for your partnership in the ministry of equipping the church.

Printer Friendly Bundle ** [8,300 KB PDF file - Help with PDF files] - Large file, best with High Speed Internet
This month, the Faith and Life Resources Winter catalogue is too large for printing, you can still view the document below.

- the Equipping Team

Mennonite Church Canada

• The Question of Denominations – Robert J. Suderman (for pastors, leaders, bulletin boards, newsletters)
• Prayer, Notes & News – October. 2009 (for bulletin announcements, newsletters, worship planners)
  • PDF Version to download
  • Web Version to view
• Update your congregational profile online [146KB PDF file]– Dan Dyck (pastors, leaders, office administrators)
  

Christian Witness

• Grace to You and Peace – Janet Plenert (pastors, leaders, bulletin boards, newsletters)
• Celebration Story, October 2009 - The aroma of Christ - (bulletin boards, leaders, worship planners, and church newsletters)
  

Christian Formation

• Children’s Stories, on-line only, based on lectionary readings (for worship planners, teachers, pastors, education committees, librarians etc.)
• Resource Update: October 2009 (for worship planners, teachers, pastors, education committees, librarian, etc.)
• Mennonite Spiritual Directors list (worship planners, teachers, pastors, education committees, librarian, etc.)
• A grouping of Special Sunday Worship Resources (worship planners, teachers, pastors, education committees, librarian, etc.). Individual Special Sunday Worship Resources available below:
  • World Communion Sunday (Oct. 4, 2009); see your July/August Equipping for a hard copy
  • Mennonite Heritage Sunday (Oct. 25, 2009)
  • Mission Sunday (Nov. 8, 2009); see your July/August Equipping for hard copy
  • 2009 Peace Sunday (Nov. 15, Canada): “Jesus’ Peaceful Revolution: 2009 Peace Packet”
• North American Young Adult Fellowship Retreat (for young adults)
  Oct. 23-25 in Calgary AB,
  Its purpose is to connect young adults, provide spiritual enrichment, and further young adult work, engagement, and involvement in the Church.
  Download the PDF registration form.
  

Mennonite Women Canada Task Force

• Letter to Women’s Rep, Coordinator of Women’s Activities [158KB PDF file]
• Task Force Survey [221KB PDF file]

Extending our faith…

• Faith & Life Resources (worship planners, teachers, pastors, education committees, librarian, etc.)
  • Winter 2009-2010 Online Brochure [3,970KB PDF file] - Large file, best with High Speed Internet
  • Winter 2009-2010 Order Form [940KB PDF file] (hardcopy will be included in the Nov/Dec Equipping mailing)
    

Note about Resources

All new resources are continuously being added to the Resource Centre Catalogue, where you can use keyword searches to find the resource you need.

**Note about Printer Friendly Bundle

We’ve bundled together all the electronic files into one document. If your traditional distribution method is via hard copy, you can now print the entire file in one step, rather than printing a bunch of files individually. Some items, such as brochures, booklets, or other materials not conducive to regular printing or with restricted copyright will continue to be available via hard copy only via our four-times-per-year hard copy editions of Equipping.

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