by June Miller
In early June the Executive Staff Group* (ESG), Regional Communicators, and Bearfoot Creative, gathered to discussed the foundations of the upcoming Communications Hub. Delving into the inner workings of a website can be tedious, but necessary. Tim Wiebe-Neufeld, Doug Klassen and I met to create a site map for MCA. Tim kept emphasing a need to communicate "Why MCA?." Little did we know it would become the joke of the day which resulted in a flash mob rendition of "YMCA." Tim was onto something, however. You can find some insight by clicking the Why MCA? link.
*The Executive Staff Group is comprised of the five executive minister from each of MC Canada's region and the nationwide Executive Minister.
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At Mennonite Church Canada's Gathering 2019, representatives from each of the 5 Regional Churches were given 2 minutes to share. So, how long did it actually take? Watch the video to see what a Mennonite Minute really is!
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A friend of Bock Ki Kim is a calligraphist and created this banner for MC Canada. Messages of peace were written across the banner by participants at the MC Canada Gathering 2019 in Abbotsford, BC.
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 Firestarter - Lyne Renaud, Hochma Montreal, QC
"My job is to love the people in my neighbourhood, accept them for who they are and create a safe place where they are welcome," said Lyne Renaud, pastor at Hochma in Montreal, QC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIJqetfX_Vc
#Gathering2019
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Catch the Waves.ca! New article by Dann
Dann Pantoja, in a June Waves.ca article, speaks of his many motivations for Peace and Reconciliation ministry in the Philippines. Dann emphasizes that his family, especially his grandchildren, are his “filial” motivation for the peace building activities and mission to which he and his wife Joji are engaged. He says, “What I’m doing now is a grandfather’s attempt to contribute to the care and sustainability of this planet for their future.” To enjoy Dann’s full story please follow this link.
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MC Sask Opportunity
MC Saskatchewan is looking to fill maternity leave positions in the areas of youth programming and Church Engagement. Read More...
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Tuition Assistance for Post-Secondary Students
MCA offers tuition assistance for any MCA students attending a post-secondary Mennonite / Anabaptist affiliated institution or program. Application is available at www.mennonitechurch.ab.ca. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2019.
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2019-20 MCA Calendar
Jul 28-Aug1 Shake: Rattled by the Radical @ Shekinah Camp SK
Oct 26 Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Nov 1-2 Vision 20/20: Phase IV - Incarnating God's Call
Mar 20-21, 2020 Annual Delegate Sessions
June 5-7, 2020 MCA Women's Retreat
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Ride for Refuge is on October 5, 2019.This is a fantastic opportunity to support our International Witness Workers and God’s amazing work throughout the world. Join friends and families across Canada to bike or walk and raise financial support for ministry around the world. Form a team today! For more information visit MC Canada’s website.
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Calgary First Mennonite to host final Vision20/20 phase
Phase IV - Incarnating God's Call
November 1-2 Calgary First Mennonite
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Teachers serving with Mennonite Partners in China are finishing final exams and marking papers, looking forward to a well-earned summer break. Please pray for these teachers as they leave their students for the summer. Pray that they will find rest and refreshment. Pray for renewed energy to meet their students at the end of August with the care and compassion needed by these young people growing up in a complicated world.
International Witness worker in Thailand Tom Poovong reports that from July 15 – 17, “five Lao leaders will come to Khon Kaen Thailand to participate with our Thai leaders for training. This discipleship training will include our Anabaptist/Mennonite history and our focus on peace building in the Thai and Lao context.” Please pray for Tom as he seeks to best teach and learn from this gathering of Lao and Thai leaders.
Pray for colleagues of Mennonite Partners in China, and Jeanette Hanson as they meet with MCC IVEP alumni in early August. Pray that these young believers and church leaders will find space to freely share with and encourage each other. Pray that they will find ways to support the many ways these alumni are now serving in China.
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New Canadian websiteMennoMedia.ca
Need curriculum? Sunday School, VBS, Bible Study. Need Periodicals? Leader, Purpose, Rejoice? Order from Menno Media's new Canadian site.
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www.commonword.ca
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Nationwide Book Club
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