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…
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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 balloons on the packages, and then there are multigrain, seven-grain, organic, and specialty breads that speak of substance and effort. It’s the same with commentaries on Joshua…- feature articlesFeaturesLife & FaithNews
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. The seminary serves the conference by educating and equipping leaders… 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 Commission for persisting in making his second volume of Mennonite history available to English readers…
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.
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