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The Zena forest has been managed by the Deumling family since 1987.

A "Third Way" Forestry Practice in the Zena Forest

From the beginning of this story the Zena Forest has been managed in a sort of "Third Way" based on the German "Natuergemaesse Waldwirtschaft" which roughly translates as "Near to Nature Forestry". Our goal is to disturb nature's natural processes as little as possible, to use the lightest touch possible while recognizing that harvesting some trees carefully can improve the quality and health of the forest ecosystem.

Read the full story of the Zena Forest, a central feature of the upcoming Oregon Eco-excursion, HERE.

Oregon Eco-excursion: Responding to Deforestation

Did you know that wood consumption in the U.S. is approximately 640 pounds per capita? That's like a white pine tree 43 feet tall and one foot in diameter. Global forest loss is approximately 11.6 million acres each year.

During our Oregon Eco-excursion in June, we will learn about deforestation, the second largest factor in climate change (second only to emissions from burning of fossil fuels). And we will do something about it.

Read the full story HERE.

To learn more and participate in the June Eco-excursion to Oregon, visit mennomen.live/oregon. Registration is due by April 11.

Vida Nova church construction continues

Pastor Carolos Carvalho recently reported continued progress on the building for Igreja Evangélica Vida Nova (New Life) in Brazil. The destruction of their temporary meeting space in 2021 accelerated their building plans with assistance from a grant from the JoinHands program of Mennonite Men.

I thank every one of you who has heard this call from the lord and positioned yourself as ones who bless us in this ministry. It is our practice in every worship service to pray for you, asking that: 1) God bring you joy to be involved in this ministry 2) The Lord multiply the seeds you have sown every day. We have not been able to fulfill the projects alone, so I am very grateful for your lives and I continue praying and counting on you in 2022.

May the eternal bless you.

Pr. Carlos Carvalho

A Christian on the way

To learn more about JoinHands or to submit an application, visit mennonitemen.org/joinhands.

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Mennonite Men is the men's organization for
Mennonite Church Canada and Mennonite Church USA with a mission of
Engaging Men to grow, give and serve as followers of Jesus.

Contact

Coordintator for USA: Steve Thomas

stevet@mennonitemen.org
Phone: 866-866-2872 Ext. 21339 (Toll Free)
Cell Phone: 574-202-0048

Coordinator for Canada: Don Neufeld

donn@mennonitemen.org
Cell Phone: 905-650-1577