Weekly News

Welcome! Here you will find all the news and events that your congregation will need for the week - MCEC in Prayer, Event Highlights, Mennonite Church Canada Updates, Announcements. Check out the hot buttons to ministry opportunities and pastoral transitions. Administrative Assistants: make sure to see the Bulletin Cut and Paste below.  Bookmark this page and check back regularly for updates. New items will begin to appear on Monday and the newsletter will come to your inbox on Wednesday.

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MCEC in Prayer 

  1. Please pray for the MCEC community of congregations. This week we pray for Lao Christian Fellowship. Pastor Bounnho Phommaseng provides leadership for this congregation in St. Catharines, ON. Pray for them as they serve Lao Christians in St. Catharines.

  2. Continue to pray for the family of Kendra Whitfield Ellis and Waterloo North Mennonite Church. Kendra's funeral visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, 100 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo. A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Rd., Floradale, with light refreshments to follow. The service will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. See Kendra's obituary.

  3. Pray for Mennonite Church Canada Witness workers, Tom and Christine Poovong, as they navigate working together with Friends of Grace network in Thailand, Mennonite Mission Network, AMBS, church leaders in Laos, and various other Mennonite entities in Thailand. Pray for wisdom, patience, and joy in seeing what God is doing around them.  

  4. Leaders from North American Vietnamese Evangelical Fellowship will be gathering in Vancouver in early August. Nguyen Thi Hong, president of Evangelical Mennonite Church Vietnam, will join the gathering. Pray for Pastors Nhien Pham and Garry Janzen, liaison workers for Mennonite Church Canada Witness, as they deepen relationships with these leaders and discern direction for working together with Mennonites in Vietnam.

  5. Continue to pray for Myanmar, Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Palestine and throughout a world that cries for peace. Pray for those who are displaced, those who search for family members, those who make decisions and those who attempt to provide aid. Lord, make us channels of your peace!

Join Our E-Newsletter Naming Contest!

Are you creative? Do you have a talent for creating catchy phrases? We need your help! We are refreshing our e-newsletter and we want YOU to name it!

How to Enter:

  1. Think of a Name: Get creative! The name should reflect the essence of our newsletter – informative, engaging, and relevant to our community of faith.
  2. Submit Your Entry: Send your entry below by clicking on the submit button. Be sure to include your name and contact information.
  3. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by July 31, 2024.

What’s in it for You?

  • Spotlight & Acknowledgement: The winning name will be featured on our newsletter, and you’ll receive a shout-out in the first issue.
  • Prize: The winner will receive 2 boxes of egg rolls from Grace Lao Mennonite Church’s next fundraiser (spring 2025)!

More Information and to Submit

MCEC Latest News

  • Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary
    - Anabaptist Short Course Bundle
    - Church matching grants for seminary
  • Canadian Mennonite University
    - CMU Employment Opportunities
  • COMPASS Refugee Centre
    - Board Member Recruitment
    - Good Neighbour Teams Launched
    - Ride for Refuge
  • Conrad Grebel University College
    - Sign of Peace - July 2 - October 31
    - Saengerfest - August 25
    - Ontario Mennonite Music Camp
    - Term-End concerts (UofW)
    - Unveiling of commemorative plaque
  • MCEC Community of Faith
    - Mennonite Young Adults - Bible Study every Sunday
  • Mennonite Disaster Service
    -
    Spirit of MDS Fund
  • Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
    - Rockway Reflections now available

More Information

Mennonite Church Canada

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International Witness

Working together with various groups sharing their unique gifts is exciting but can also be complicated. Pray for Mennonite Church Canada Witness workers, Tom and Christine Poovong, as they navigate working together with Friends of Grace network in Thailand, Mennonite Mission Network, AMBS, church leaders in Laos, and various other Mennonite entities in Thailand. Pray for wisdom, patience, and joy in seeing what God is doing around them. 

Leaders from North American Vietnamese Evangelical Fellowship will be gathering in Vancouver in early August. Nguyen Thi Hong, president of Evangelical Mennonite Church Vietnam, will join the gathering. Pray for Pastors Nhien Pham and Garry Janzen, liaison workers for Mennonite Church Canada Witness, as they deepen relationships with these leaders and discern direction for working together with Mennonites in Vietnam.

Climate Action &
Indigenous Relations:

Climate Action:

MC Canada has some incredible partners through which our people are empowered to be the hands and feet of Christ in impactful ways. Did you know that we are connected to Kairos Canada through our connection to MCC? To find out what more of our partners are up to, check out our Climate Action Partners. 


CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre

The Secret Treaty. Dave Scott, an historian and ambassador from the Swan Lake First Nation in southern Manitoba shares the story of a secret treaty between early Mennonite settlers in Manitoba and the original inhabitants. Jonathan Dyck, artist, features the story in comic book form. Buy or borrow  

Webinar recording. The making of the Anabaptist Community Bible and what it all contains.

[image 10] Summer sale. 50% off two recent titles from CMU Press.

Celebrate 500 years of Anabaptism with the Anabaptist Community Bible, featuring commentary from 60 Anabaptist scholars, biblical insights from 16th century Anabaptists, and extensive marginal notes from nearly 600 study groups from Anabaptists around the globe. Three editions to choose from. Receive significant savings when you pre-order now.

CommonWord’s 16th annual Summer Reading List. Suggested titles for the lawn chair, hammock, or beach blanket.  

A new worship resource from MC Canada and MC USA for the Season of Creation (6 weeks from Sept 1 – Oct 4)

Church Year Resources 

Materials to buy, borrow or access online:

Quick Links               Ministry Opportunities     Pastoral Transitions     Guest Speakers


 

Bulletin Cut and Paste

Administrators: Thank you for sharing the MCEC story with your congregations. Please continue offering valuable feedback on how we can tailor announcements to empower you in your ministry.

Prayers:

  1. Please pray for the MCEC community of congregations. This week we pray for Lao Christian Fellowship. Pastor Bounnho Phommaseng provides leadership for this congregation in St. Catharines, ON. Pray for them as they serve Lao Christians in St. Catharines.

  2. Continue to pray for the family of Kendra Whitfield Ellis and Waterloo North Mennonite Church. Kendra's funeral visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, 100 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo. A celebration of life will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Rd., Floradale, with light refreshments to follow. The service will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person. See Kendra's obituary.

  3. Pray for Mennonite Church Canada Witness workers, Tom and Christine Poovong, as they navigate working together with Friends of Grace network in Thailand, Mennonite Mission Network, AMBS, church leaders in Laos, and various other Mennonite entities in Thailand. Pray for wisdom, patience, and joy in seeing what God is doing around them.  

  4. Leaders from North American Vietnamese Evangelical Fellowship will be gathering in Vancouver in early August. Nguyen Thi Hong, president of Evangelical Mennonite Church Vietnam, will join the gathering. Pray for Pastors Nhien Pham and Garry Janzen, liaison workers for Mennonite Church Canada Witness, as they deepen relationships with these leaders and discern direction for working together with Mennonites in Vietnam.

  5. Continue to pray for Myanmar, Ukraine, Russia, Israel, Palestine and throughout a world that cries for peace. Pray for those who are displaced, those who search for family members, those who make decisions and those who attempt to provide aid. Lord, make us channels of your peace!

Bulletin Announcements:

  1. MCEC E-Newsletter Naming Contest - Are you creative? Do you have a talent for creating catchy phrases? We need your help! We are refreshing our e-newsletter and we want YOU to name it! Contest is open until July 31, 2024. The winner will receive 2 boxes of egg rolls from Grace Lao Mennonite Church's next fundraiser! For more details and to submit a name visit mcec.ca.

Nationwide Web-Hub - All MCEC congregations are welcome to join

If you are considering a change to your website, definitely consider the new nationwide web hub. It is much more than a web building tool. Contact Lisa Williams , Director of Communications, for more info.

Click below for information about the features, pricing, testimonials and links to launched websites.

Hub Information

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