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Ministry Notes:
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the world! |
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May 2
Many Peoples Sunday |
As we celebrate the diversity of God’s
church on Many Peoples Sunday, please
pray that God’s people around the globe
will be inspired to seek new ways of connecting with each other,
and for expressing Christ’s peace
and justice wherever they may be. |
Thank you for supporting Mennonite Church Canada’s
Multi-Cultural ministry and helping us to connect with
those of other languages and cultures. God’s people
come from a wide spectrum of cultural and ethnic
diversity that is increasingly reflected in Mennonite
Church Canada congregations. We have so much to
learn from and share with each other!
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Can people of different faiths
work together for a common
good?
Find out in Episode 38 of the
Church Matters podcast at mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/1302 |
May 9
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Please pray that God will provide healing
for Mennonite Church Canada Witness
worker in Macau, Tim Buhler, who recently
injured both arms in a serious fall. Both
arms are in slings. Also, pray that despite the
distance, Tim’s wife Cindy will find ways to
connect with her sister in Canada who was
recently diagnosed with cancer. |
The Mennonite Church Canada Assembly is the
biggest annual faith formation opportunity offered
to congregations. Register for this year’s assembly
- Reclaiming Jesus; Gladly Wear the Name - online at
mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/1300 or
download the
Registration Booklet here: mennonitechurch.ca/
tiny/1303. Your continued support of and participation
in these gatherings contributes to the fellowship and
ministry of Mennonite Church Canada.
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Truth
and Reconciliation, Treaty and Covenant.
Tune in to a two part
Church Matters series
(Episode 39* and 40*) for a
biblical and churchly
perspective on promises,
treaties, and covenants in the
context of Aboriginal land
claims in Canada.
mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/206 |
May 16
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The search for a new General Secretary
for Mennonite Church Canada is ongoing.
Please pray that God’s wisdom and
understanding will guide each member of
the search committee, and that the right
candidate will sense God’s leading to this
important role. |
Mennonite Church Canada has introduced a Youth
Ambassador option for Assembly 2010,
Reclaiming Jesus; Gladly Wear the Name. For more information,
see the registration booklet at mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/1303.
Thank you for encouraging youth in your
congregation to participate in the wider church – and for
supporting them in their efforts! |
May 23
Pentecost Sunday
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Today is Pentecost! As we celebrate the
birth of Christ’s Church, pray that the
power of the Holy Spirit will anoint God’s
people in new ways to meet the spiritual
hunger of the world around them. |
Thank you for supporting Mennonite Church Canada
Learning Tours, which allow participants to more
intimately experience the ministries we engage in
together. In 2010, Learning Tours brought people to
Philippines, China, and Israel-Palestine. An Aboriginal
Learning tour to to the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
at Siksika First Nation is planned for Assembly 2010.
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100 new DVDs
have recently been purchased
at the Resource Centre – great
for home viewing and small
group study. Your support of
Mennonite Church Canada
allows our library to offer these
and many more thousands of
specialized resources for loan,
sale or download. |
May 30
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Praise God for the growing strength and
vision of the Macau Mennonite Church as
local members assume more leadership
roles! Please pray that God’s grace and
wisdom will mark the leadership of Susan
Poon, the congregation’s new chairperson.
Witness workers Tim and Cindy Buhler
and George and Tobia Veith (currently on
North American ministry leave) serve the
Mennonite Church in Macau. |
Approximately every two weeks, Mennonite Church
Canada brings you stories of the ministries and
people you support. Thank you for helping us to share
information and inspiring stories about and for God’s
people! Check out mennonitechurch.ca/tiny/891
for the latest additions. You can receive regular updates
by subscribing to our News Service at mennonitechurch.ca/news/releases/subscribe/.
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