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 Alberta executive director Abe Janzen, the sight was both “dazzling and frightening”: a testament to modern, technological accomplishment, but also a stark example of what humans can do to the land.
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 may be a pittance but we give, and at very little cost we satisfy our hearts. Put together, those pittances accumulate into vast sums of money. That knowledge also satisfies the heart.
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 an ode to how God works in animation by Ken Priebe, a small and honest slice of life from Katie Funk Wiebe’s new memoir, lessons Dorothy Siebert learned about meddling, and more.
Fifty-two cyclists – and two young passengers – from Fairview, Gateway, and Scott St. MB churchs in St. Catherines, Ont., rode a combined distance of 1,764 kilometres in a bike rally to raise funds for special projects.
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, as it intersects with life. Martin Blumrich wrote all but one song, and in short notes in the CD jacket, describes the inspirations for each of them.
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) signed an agreement June 24 with the Mennonite Faith and Learning Society (MFLS), with the intent of establishing a Centre for Mennonite Studies, as well as a Chair, a certificate, and possibly a minor in Mennonite Studies.
“Tia was one of the first sex trade workers to come to our meals. She said she came only for the food. Later, she faced her addictions and sought treatment. Now she wants to come to church.” Norma Neufeld of South Abbotsford MB Church explained how a small idea, sparked by seeing prostitutes on the streets of the western Abbotsford area, became a significant ministry.
When I was about nine years old, growing up in Michigan, my dad took me to see a theatrical re-issue of Walt Disney’s classic 1940 film Pinocchio. I already knew the story from my Disney books and records, but this was my first time seeing the entire movie on the big screen.