| Advent gifts: forgiveness and healing "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases" (Psalm 103:2–3, ESV). Psalm 103 is David's expression of his thankfulness to God. It is not just a casual expression. Read more | | Following Jesus into Assembly Crossing barriers at Assembly 2021 in Indonesia begins with the Assembly program committee. These volunteers appointed to develop the activities and schedule of Mennonite World Conference's flagship event, the global Assembly, come from 5 different continents and span from their twenties to their sixties. Read more | | Two letters renounce violence "Renounce violence and love our enemies." This is part of being a peacemaker in Mennonite World Conference's Shared Convictions. Read more | | "One another's keepers" "Isisu somhambi asinganani, singangophondo lwempunzi. Literally: the stomach of a traveller is as tiny as the horn of a buck." Volunteer MWC Regional Representative for Southern Africa Barbara Nkala learned generosity from childhood. Read more | | Call to Worship Responsive Litany Leader: Our salvation and honour come from God alone. He is our refuge, and a Rock of safety. Read more | December 2019: "Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples. I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope" (Isaiah 51:4–5). Praise God for the salvation we find in Jesus, who crossed the barrier between God and people to show us how to live justly. This Christmas, may we share this good news across barriers with neighbours, friends, and family. Click here to view our Christmas greeting card December 2019: Africa Inter Mennonite Mission reports 16 dead, 57 injured and 1600 buildings destroyed after torrential rains damaged the hospital, churches and schools at the Ndjoko Punda Mennonite mission station in DR Congo 22 November 2019. Pray for the rebuilding efforts and trauma recovery and for Communauté Mennonite au Congo (Congo Mennonite church) as they respond. | | Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday 2020 Courier: October 2019 Courier: A requirement to love and be obedient Ministry partner update: ICOMB – December 2019 Like MWC on Facebook! Publication sign up Donate |