A team of young people, most of them connected to Yarrow (B.C.) MB Church, went to Mazatlan, Mexico, from April 15-11 to help build two houses through YWAM Mazatlan’s Homes …
August 2009
Men of Stone; Losing ForeverAuthor: Gayle FriesenCommentators such as Booklist Magazine critic Michael Cart, and former president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Paula Brehm-Heeger have called the …
ICOMB encourages churches to schedule classes; Ian Martens wins photography prize; Amy Gingerich appointed position for Herald Press, MPN
More than 150 people attended the opening ceremonies of an exhibit at the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, Winnipeg, June 20, showcasing art by prisoners and ex-inmates.
n September 2008, Neil Klassen travelled with his family to visit Friesland, the Paraguayan Mennonite colony where his grandfather settled in 1937. While there, the Toronto-based artist (www.neilklassen.com) was inspired …
It was a proud moment, that June 2005. He stood there in cap and gown, graduating with honours plus several scholarships.
I have watched, with dismay, the growing disconnect between our local MB church families, and the provincial and Canadian conferences. There was a time when poverty, persecution, struggle, and common …
A historic international consultation on education in Mennonite schools of the Democratic Republic of Congo was held in Kinshasa, May 19–21.
Flying over northern Alberta and seeing the oil sand development below was a sobering reminder of humanity’s willingness to exploit creation for energy needs, say two MCC leaders. For MCC …
Interpretation touches everyone; Mom praying for moms
The heart for the poor is easy to stimulate. When high profile disasters strike, we respond. Pictures bring the suffering, especially of children, into our homes, and we give. It …
This month’s Herald contains a variety of articles, news, views, and art we hope will become part of your spiritual refreshment this summer, whether at home or on holiday. There’s …
Rural UrbanitisMartin BlumrichRural Urbanitis is a fresh and exciting collection of acoustic/folk-style music with inspiring, honest, and hope-filled lyrics. This multi-talented musician and songwriter sings of faith, hope, and love, …