As part of his graduate studies in archaeology, an acquaintance of mine had the privilege of going on a dig in Petra, Jordan. During the excavations, he found a shard …
September 2012
Book author: Gordon H. Matties”Whole-wheat” commentary reads against the grain When it comes to bread options in the grocery mega-store, there are air-filled white and slightly off-white breads advertised with …
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Schools & agencies celebrate growth, innovation, new faces at Gathering 2012
by Karla BraunAuthor: Karla Braun Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary (MBBS) Canada is “ours” – a new school for a new age; “no longer a place, but a presence,” says president Bruce Guenther. …
Russian MB leader’s history of NA Mennonites thoughtful, critical P. M. Friesen was an outstanding Russian Mennonite Brethren leader. Serious students of Mennonite history will be grateful to the Historical …
David Wiebe reflects on his new role as ICOMB executive director Before leaving your previous position as executive director of the Canadian Conference of MB Churches (CCMBC), you engaged in …
On the first full day of Gathering, 6 bus groups toured some of Winnipeg’s neediest neighbourhoods, guided by local pastors Mary Anne Isaak, Marvin Dyck, Russ Toews, Fred Stoesz, Gerald …
Introducing Duane Bradley, Stephanie Sawatzky, Jon Isaak
CCMBC national Budget increases by $1.1 million Although the 2012 annual general meeting of the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (CCMBC) lasted longer than planned, most delegates stayed to …
From 1999 to 2005, I had the privilege of working as part of an ambulance team (I trained to the level of an EMT-A). I found the work fulfilling, partners …
Delegates respond to prophetic word, ask BFL to step in WINNIPEG Hearing from the Lord is not as easy as it seems. Delegates at Gathering 2012 in Winnipeg expressed a …
The Canadian Conference of MB Churches (CCMBC) turned to its own to challenge and inspire delegates at Gathering 2012. At a time of vital Delegates did respond to the sense …
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A letter of thanks to delegates and constituency
by ContributorOn behalf of the CCMBC executive board, I want to thank delegates of Gathering 2012 for your participation and involvement at our convention in Winnipeg.