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A Labour of Love

MCEC is pleased to announce the launch of the Lao translation of Palmer Becker’s book, Anabaptist Essentials. “This has been a labour of love!” said Norm Dyck, MCEC Mission Minister.

Through partnership with the Lao Mennonite Fellowship of Canada (which includes four MCEC congregations) and Mennonite Church Canada, MCEC printed 300 books for use in MCEC congregations, across North America and into Laos and Thailand. “We are very excited for this,” said Som Phanpha, lead translator. “This book will help Lao congregations and people understand what it means to be an Anabaptist and how important it is to follow Jesus in daily life.”

“I’ve watched your dedication. You have given your life to this for a couple of years,” said Palmer Becker. “God bless you as you send these books around the world.”

Mennonite Church Canada leadership approves updated Operating Agreement

Mennonite Church Canada’s Joint Council approved updates to the Mennonite Church Canada Operating Agreement at its latest meeting on June 8, 2022.

Mennonite Church Canada announces Young Leaders Experience at Gathering 2022

Ten young adults from across the nationwide church will take part in the Young Leaders Experience (YLE) at We Declare: what we have seen and heard, Gathering 2022 in Edmonton, from July 28 to Aug. 1.

Seeds in Life Have Brought Us Here

“I think a seed was planted in me from a very young age,” says Werner.

Why would a couple leave their jobs, family and congregation, be stalled from travelling to Ethiopia because of civil war, and endure tedious and frustrating visa and work permit delays while in a pandemic? They recall the many seeds of faith that have led them to this place.

Werner and Joanne are in Africa for a three-year term with Mennonite Church Canada. Werner is teaching at Meserete Kristos Seminary, providing opportunity for current teachers to upgrade their own degrees as the college upgrades from a college to a seminary. Joanne builds relationships across the campus, preaches at chapel, mentors students and may teach English in the fall but she is open for God’s direction.

MC Canada invites congregations to register for virtual We Declare for discounted rate

Mennonite Church Canada is offering all of its member congregations a discounted registration fee of $150 to view Gathering 2022 sessions on August long weekend. Individual registration fees have also been reduced to $75.

Unexpected Gifts

“The people of Mississauga Mennonite Fellowship help people to grow,” says Stephen Reist, former pastor. “I had the chance to grow and be encouraged by them. They helped me to develop as a pastor.”

Mississauga Mennonite Fellowship (MMF) is a church that supports and encourages each individual’s call to serve. In the early years, MMF did not hire a pastor. A committee served as worship coordinators and in traditional leadership roles. They eventually called part-time pastors to work in areas of spiritual nurture, growth and outreach. Stephen Reist was one of those pastors.