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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.

Prayer:

1. Please pray for the MCEC community of congregations; this week we hold Hillcrest Mennonite Church in prayer. Kathryn Cressman and Kevin Peters Unrau provides pastoral leadership to this community in New Hamburg, ON. Lord, empower Hillcrest Mennonite Church to grow in faith as they gather and to serve with hospitality, generosity, justice and peace as they are scattered into their community and world. Amen.
   
   
2. We give thanks with the Conference of Mennonite Churches in Hong Kong as they celebrate 50 years of faithful witness and ministry. We ask God's blessing on those being ordained into leadership during their anniversary gathering this weekend. May God grant them wisdom, courage and joy as they serve God's church in the years ahead. 
   
   
3. God, we come to you troubled by the increasing violence in our world, troubled by wars and threats of wars, troubled by hate and discrimination. We pray that your Spirit would shape us into people of shalom, recognizing our neighbours, pursuing justice, challenging violence and sustaining a hopeful witness of peace together. Lord, heal our land; hear our prayer. (From MC Canada/MC USA Binational Prayer, October 2026)
   
   
4. Pray for MCEC as we seek a Regional Minister focused on Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Pray for wisdom, discernment and the Spirit's leading as people across MCEC become aware of this ministry opportunity. Pray that God will stir the hearts of those God is calling and that potential candidates will recognize and faithfully respond to God's invitation.

Bulletin Announcements:

1. MCEC Day of Fasting and Prayer, November 21, 2026 - Set aside November 21 to join congregations across MCEC for a shared day of prayer, fasting and seeking God together. Whether you fast from food, a meal, social media or another activity, this is an opportunity to deepen your dependence on God and listen for the Spirit's leading. Conclude the day at a regional prayer gathering from 6-9 p.m. at MCEC in Kitchener, or gather locally with your congregation(s) as we unite in prayer across the region. More information at mcec.ca. 
   
   
2. A calling to serve youth and young adults! MCEC seeks a Regional Minister who is passionate about helping congregations nurture the faith, gifts and leadership of youth and young adults. This role will equip and encourage ministry leaders across MCEC. This is a .50 FTE position and is based in Kitchener, ON. More information at mcec.ca/careers.
   
   
3. MCEC Young Adults Together: Bi-weekly Zoom conversations every other Tuesday evening to connect Young Adults across MCEC for a time to celebrate, learn about and pray along our walk with Jesus together. More details and to register.
   
   
4. MCEC Intercultural Competency Conversation, October 31, 2026, 9 a.m. - noon, MCEC, 50 Kent Ave., Kitchener, ON. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop open to all who are curious about how intercultural understandings can deepen relationships and enhance ministry effectiveness. More information and to register.
   
   
5. MCEC Intercultural Worship Gathering and Potluck, October 31, 2026, 4 - 6 p.m., Grace Lao Mennonite Church, 575 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener, ON. Join us for the MCEC Intercultural Worship Gathering and Potluck! This will be a special time of worship, unity and celebration, as various congregations come together to honour our diversity in Christ. Potluck follows - bring food to share, always a highlight! Note: This facility is not an accessible building.
   
   
6. MCEC Pastors Fall Retreat, November 9-10, 2026, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, New Hamburg, ON. Join David Boshart, AMBS President, as we reflect on Anabaptist Spiritual Leadership to deepen our understanding of leadership in today's ministry contexts. More information and to register.
   
   
7. MC Canada International Witness Sunday, October 25, 2026. You are invited to celebrate and highlight International Witness Sunday. Resources and ideas to assist your congregation are on the MC Canada website. 

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