Announcements from MCUSA, Anabaptist World, and AMBS; Hope Meetings at Light of Life; MEA Scholarship;

Glen Guyton, executive director for Mennonite Church USA, laments the violence that has taken place in the recent months. “I know that our church is not immune from the same hatred and rhetoric that may have inspired some of this weekend’s violence. It bothers me even to consider that those elements may be creeping into some corners of our historic peace church.” Read more of his reflection here: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/must-take-action-not-beyond-hate

As many graduates are journeying on to a different place, many times outside of their original communities, it is important to find the balance between support and being overbearing. “Our greatest gift is offering relational support and creating a safe space for questions and wonderings, as our youths’ worldviews expand.” Learn more from Sarah Neher, director of faith formation and congregational life at Rainbow Mennonite Church, as she provides guidelines for supporting our youth: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/supporting-graduates-faith-journey

As part of Mennonite Church USA’s Learn, Pray, Join: Welcoming EveryBODY initiative, Matthew Yoder, pastor of Grace Mennonite Church, reflects on why he believes that the Accessibility Resolution is so important to him personally. “Thanks to generous friends, evolving technologies and accessible spaces, [my grandfather] is able to continue to pursue his passion of worshipping God and serving the church.” Read more of his story here: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/accessibility-key-ongoing-faithfulness

As part of Mennonite Church USA’s Learn, Pray, Join: Welcoming EveryBODY initiative, Shepherd Heart, a ministry of the Pacific Southwest Conference shares suggestions on preaching about disabilities. “Accessibility is about more than accommodation. How we preach about disability is profoundly important.” Read their guidelines here: https://www.mennoniteusa.org/when-preaching-on-disability

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You can view the most recent newsletter from Anabaptist World here.

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You can read the newest Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary Newsletter here.

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For information about the new BIPOC Scholarship Fund from Mennonite Education Agency click here.

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On June 10 to 12, 2022 Light of Life hosted a series of meetings on Hope: Finding it, Experiencing It & Anticipating Its Fullness.

On Friday Evening Daniel Smiley, a Navajo Indian, a graduate of Hesston College and the pastor of Black Mountain Mennonite Church in Arizona brought a stirring message reminding us that a Living Hope is available to Everyone, and that Everyone who has received Jesus Christ as their Savior HAS a Living Hope within them.

On Saturday afternoon there was a teaching session during which we shared Bible Stories and testimonies that have inspired our Hope.

Saturday Evening’s message by Phil Rosenberger of Light of Life Mennonite Church focused on Experiencing Hope – What are things that we can do to Experience the hope that is within us when things go wrong.

On Sunday morning we focused on Our Eternal Hope through a message by Rubin Begay of one of our local sister churches.