Sunday, April 17, 2022

Fwd: Brokenness

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From: César García – Mennonite World Conference <info@mwc-cmm.org>
Date: Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 6:55 AM
Subject: Brokenness
To: Phil & Kelly Horning <philandkelly@gmail.com>

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Broken. This is how my mug ended up as I was starting to write these words today. This mug is very special to me because it was a present from my wife and daughters. Against my will, the mug slipped out of my hands and landed on the floor…broken.

My mug is a perfect example of our world today, a broken one. War in Ukraine, Myanmar and Ethiopia; the ongoing coronavirus pandemic; increasing inflation; continuing injustice in Colombia and the Middle East; millions of refugees and displaced people; looming climate crises; political polarization; conflicts in churches; etc., etc.

"Broken" is the best term we can find to describe our world right now.

The prophet Jeremiah received a very special message with respect to a broken vessel:

"So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. The vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as seemed good to him. Then the word of the Lord came to me: Can I not do with you, O house of Israel, just as this potter has done? says the Lord. Just like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel" (Jeremiah 18:3–6).

These words fill me with hope. God wants to – and can – repair that which is broken.

Our world can be different in the hands of our God. There is nothing so broken that God cannot fix it.

Our God does not throw out broken vessels or the material from which they are made; rather God uses the original material to repair them.

Today, on Resurrection Sunday, we remember that Christ triumphs over death.

Even so, it is important to remember that the road to this victory was a breaking apart of his own life. It was the broken life of Jesus that was raised from the dead. Today, we can hold on to hope because God rebuilds broken lives, families and communities, just as God did with his Son, Jesus Christ.

Let us cry out to God for our broken world.

May God use our global church as a means toward restoration and reconstruction amid so many afflictions. May we embody the hope of the resurrection for our world today by being a global community who supports each other and transcends our economic, denominational, cultural and political differences.

In new life,

Signature of César García

César García,
MWC general secretary

This Easter message was first written in 2017. These words ring just as true today.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Fwd: Biblical Learning Opportunities at LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Subject: Biblical Learning Opportunities at LMC
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

Information for leaders and congregations

UPDATES

These UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of Biblical Classes taking place in LMC, agencies, fraternal organizations, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful.

LMC Churchwide Events
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EVERYONE is invited to participate.
Agumbieja wamutu sungubey Lun wounderu.
सबैमा सहभागी हुन हार्दिक निमन्त्रणा छ।
TODOS estan cordialmente invitados a participar.
ሁሉም እንዲሳተፉ በአክብሮት ተጋብዘዋል።
WOTE wamealikwa kwa moyo mkunjufu kushiriki.
ขอเชิญทุกท่านร่วมงาน
TOUT envite cordialman pou patisipe.
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TẤT CẢ được trân trọng mời tham gia.

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Contact William Higgins for more information at whiggins@lmcchurches.org

Cinco Historias Extraordinarias del
Evangelio de San Marcos

Un estudio a profundidad de Cinco historias del evangelio de San Marcos.
La clase será impartida por William Higgins
y se ofrecerá en interpretación simultánea al español
.
Sábados a las 10:00

A partir del 16 de julio del 2022

1. Jesús echa fuera un demonio en la sinagoga de Capernaum –
Marcos 1:21-28

2. Jesús domina una tormenta –
Marcos 4:37-41

3. Jesús echa fuera una legión de demonios -
Marcos 5:1-20

4. Jesús resucita a una niña de entre los muertos -
Marcos 5:21-24b;35-43

5. Jesús y la mujer sirofenicia –
Marcos 7:24-31

Para registrarte o más información contacta a Felixa
fvdekunkle@lmcchurches.org

LMC Churches are Invited to Play to End the Game

TFC Global invites you to a fun, family-friendly bowling event to combat child sex trafficking. This is an issue that not only impacts us here in Lancaster but across the world. Join with others in your community to learn how you and the local church can make a difference.

Great bonding opportunity for LMC churches
Learn from experts in the field combatting human trafficking
Discover relevant resources to help you make a difference
Win prizes and take home the inaugural P2EG Trophy

Learn more and register here!

Educational Programs for Churches

Training in Ministry Information

Syllabus & Professor Information

The Training in Ministry program offers students an opportunity to begin their educational journey through a short-term program that can be personalized to meet a wide range of goals. Students can pursue all five academic tracks, or they can pick and choose tracks to create their own personalized learning journey.

Our program accommodates students who study to further their role in a specific church or parachurch ministry, and those who study for personal formation. We look forward to hearing your goals.
Begin your learning journey and apply today!

If you have any questions,
please reach out to Jeff McLain,
Director of Training in Ministry - jmclain@rosedale.edu.

Apply HERE!

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Fwd: Life Points from Align Life Ministries

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Date: Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Subject: Life Points from Align Life Ministries
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

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