Fwd: Christ's transforming love is bringing hope to Israel

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From: Joe Hollinger from EMM <joe.hollinger@emm.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 7:20 AM
Subject: Christ's transforming love is bringing hope to Israel
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You can play a part in bringing transformation to this region and many other locations across the globe.

Christ's transforming love is bringing hope to Israel.  God is using EMM workers Garry and Ruth* to advance His kingdom in Israel. In the midst of the generations-old conflicts, we're beginning to see reconciliation — the peace of Jesus is changing lives. At the heart of this movement of the Spirit is the new reality of Hebrew-speaking and Arabic-speaking people learning to become brothers and sisters in the Lord. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, these churches had been gathering in people's homes. Garry and Ruth feared that the lockdowns would hamper the churches' growth. House churches divided into smaller groups. In order to accommodate the sudden change, leaders began to provide training for new leaders online. Soon, it became apparent that God was making a way for continued multiplication even in adversity. In the midst of a global pandemic, Garry and Ruth have sought to creatively connect these people through the wonders of modern technology. Using Zoom and WhatsApp, these new believers are building relationships, growing in their faith, and being discipled to share the gospel with others.  You can play a part in bringing transformation to this region and many other locations across the globe. Along with your prayers, your financial support helps EMM recruit, train, and support workers like Garry and Ruth.  In the last month of 2020, we encourage you to make a year-end gift to EMM's Impact Fund. When you give to this fund, you are helping to multiply God's impact through EMM. To support the work of EMM you can: Give online now Or mail a check to: Eastern Mennonite Missions, PO Box 8617, Lancaster, PA 17604-8617 We are grateful for your partnership in sharing Christ's transforming love around the world. *Last names omitted for sensitivity reasons. Eastern Mennonite Missions PO Box 8617 Lancaster, PA 17604-8617 US 717-898-2251 | emm.org ‌ Pray Give Serve ‌ Stay connected ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Fwd: Whatever Happens, I'm With You

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From: Align Life Ministries <akanode@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Whatever Happens, I'm With You
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Visit Our Website ‌ ‌ ‌ "I'm with you." Emma had a close relationship with her grandmother. So when she thought she might be pregnant, that's who she confided in. "I can't be pregnant, Grandma!" Emma whispered into her phone. "Mom will kill me!" "We'll get through this," her grandmother said. "We'll talk to your mother, and we'll get help together. Whatever happens, I'm with you." Soon afterwards, the three of them came to us for a pregnancy test, followed by an ultrasound. Emma's grandmother waited outside because of COVID occupancy limitations. As the profile of the baby's head and body filled the ultrasound monitor, Emma shot a glance at her mother. She expected to see anger and instead saw wonder. Emma breathed a sigh of relief, and before long the two of them were giggling and laughing at the baby's adorable movements. As they left that day, Emma's mother said, "I'll help you in every way possible." A grandmother's support. A mother's changed heart. A daughter's relief. A baby saved from abortion. Only God. Working in hearts. Working through Align. Working through your partnership. As you celebrate the birth of Emmanuel this season — the God who says to each one of us, "I'm with you" — we invite you to join us in making His presence tangible in the lives of precious families like Emma's. In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President DONATE Year-End Recap Video Please take a moment to hear how God is moving through Align Life Ministries during COVID. Align Life Ministries 131 S 8th St Lebanon, PA 17042 717.274.5128 ‌ ‌ ‌ Contact Us Today

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Fwd: Help Sustain Ministry into 2021

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Date: Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 4:55 PM
Subject: Help Sustain Ministry into 2021
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December Financial Impact Appeal

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Fwd: MWC Info November 2020: Following Jesus Christ into the climate crisis

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From: Kristina Toews – Mennonite World Conference <info@mwc-cmm.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 3:49 AM
Subject: MWC Info November 2020: Following Jesus Christ into the climate crisis
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MWC Info November 2020 Pandemic fund targets inequalities in global church In May 2020, MWC gathered a task force from Anabaptist mission and service agencies to review proposals for relief funds from MWC member churches in the Global South. Up to November 2020, the MWC COVID-19 fund has supported... Read more Following Jesus our hope in(to) the climate crisis What does "following Jesus" mean? What does it mean to follow the One who is our Hope? These questions take on special importance at a time when people around the globe are worried about the fate of our earthly home. Even as we struggle with the immediate effects of the coronavirus,.. Read more Renewal through dialogue Pandemic and racism loom large in the Americas and in many parts of the world today. Those scourges also were rampant 500 years ago when Anabaptism emerged. Racism fueled European conquests in North and South America, and settlers brought diseases that killed millions of Indigenous people. Many... Read more Locked down but uplifted "The love from Indonesia": for YAMENers Enosh Rupamajhi, Jeu Song and Olicky Muchindu, the warmth of relationship – from their hosts and each other – is a hallmark of their year. ¡YAMEN! offers young adults from around the world an opportunity to leave what they know for a year to serve, grow and... Read more Knowledge for everyone Whether you're looking for historical background for an academic paper, a church anniversary story, or to confirm a detail like "when was the MWC Assembly held in Curitiba, Brazil?" the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online can help you. John Roth, the encyclopedia's general editor, tells... Read more Kindness during lockdown "We had only rice provided by the state government nothing else and we were having only rice for many days. I was concerned how to feed my family during this lockdown period. I am a daily wage labourer. During this time, our pastor came with a bag and told me this is for your family from our... Read more Where are we looking? Times of uncertainty. In such times people look for guidance. Like in a storm, people need a lighthouse to help them navigate through dangerous waters. COVID-19 has been a time of enormous uncertainty, now deepened by a financial crisis, environmental challenges and political instability in many... Read more Assembly 17 Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday Courier: COVID-19 in the Global South Ministry partner update: ICOMB Like us on Facebook YouTube Subscribe to publications via email COVID-19 response Donate Prayers of gratitude and intercession "At present, our hope is in God alone." Leaders of MWC national member church Meserete Kristos Church in Ethiopia call the global Anabaptist family to pray with them. "We need peace to continue bringing the good news of Jesus Christ." MKC has four congregations and almost two dozen church planting centres in the Tigray region where the federal and regional government have been in armed conflict for two weeks. Reports of 10,000-25,000 people have fled to neighbouring Sudan and Eritrea. Join MKC in fasting and prayer for peace, individually and collectively. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13) Death has touched families and churches. Health care workers are worn out. The lack of personal contact and the loss of income due to the significant risk of contagion cause significant stress and misery in Anabaptist churches. Those who are not able to connect online – due to lack of knowledge or lack of tools – are extra isolated. "The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit," (Psalm 34:18). Read more: Fearless and prudent   Lord, have mercy! As a world-wide community of faith and life, we transcend boundaries of nationality, race, class, gender and language. Empower us to live in the world without conforming to the powers of evil, witnessing to God's grace by serving others, caring for creation, and inviting all people to know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord. We seek to walk in peace by the power of the Holy Spirit, as we confidently await Christ's return and the final fulfillment of God's kingdom. Amen

Creation Care survey   The Creation Care Task Force requests that you take the creation care survey; we need your input! As the task force begins our work, it is important we hear from you, as a congregation within Mennonite World Conference, about issues of creation care such as climate change. Your feedback is critical as we create a plan to work on creation care issues which churches feel are most important, and as we provide resources for churches who want to engage with issues like climate change and other forms of environmental degradation which impact our congregations. Please take about 15 minutes individually, or together with other members of your congregation, to fill out this survey. Your input is highly valued; thank you for participating! You can reach the creation care task force at CreationCare@mwc-cmm.org, or visit our website at mwc-cmm.org/creation-care-task-force.   Click here to fill out the survey

Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday worship materials   Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday is an opportunity to remind our communities of faith that we are all part of one body made up of many tribes, languages and nations (Revelation 7:9). Each year, we encourage Anabaptist-related churches across the globe to use a common theme in their service on the Sunday closest to 21 January. On this date in 1525, the first baptism took place in Zurich, Switzerland. We celebrate that, in Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, the cultural and national boundaries that separate us have been overcome by the cross. Materials for 2021 were prepared by Asian church leaders on the Assembly theme "Following Jesus across barriers" from the texts Isaiah 55:1-6, Psalm 27, John 4:1-42, Philippians 2:1-11. On Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday, Anabaptist congregations can lament together about pain and suffering; reflect the glory of God together as we reach across religious, racial/ethnic and gender boundaries; and follow Jesus together in obedience. Download this resource to celebrate Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday in your local congregation with the global Anabaptist family in January or at whatever time is convenient for your congregation in 2021. Send pictures and stories from your congregation's celebration to photos@mwc-cmm.org. #mwcmm #AnabaptistWorldFellowshipSunday    mwc-cmm/awfs

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