Weekly Word September 26-30
Attention Kansas Churches: please scroll all the way to the end for announcements about three Central Kansas area events.
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October Bulletin Announcements from MCUSA can be viewed here.
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The most recent update from Anabaptist World is available here.
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The most recent update from Mennonite Mission Network is available here, and it includes an article by SCMC’s Network Chair-Elect, Ana Alicia Hinojosa.
Mennonite Mission Network will be hosting a special Zoom Bible Study on October 6th at 11AM EDT to introduce materials for Mission Sunday. You can find the details and registration information here.
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The September newsletter from Mennonite Disaster Service is available here.
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You can read about the new Doctor of Ministry in Leadership (DMin) from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary here.
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The following are announcements from Mennonite Central Committee.
Nov 6-11: Puerto Rico Peace Camp: Young adults are invited to join MCC on November 6-11 on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico as we discover new ways to live and proclaim the gospel of peace. This week-long experience will be filled with practical learning about deconstructing oppressive systems, building community, participating in spaces of healing and commitment to hospitality. This experience will be facilitated in Spanish; a minimum of conversational Spanish is expected from all participants. Registration fee is $200; sign up now at mcc.org/campamento-de-paz. More information about peace camps: mcc.org/peace-camps. Our prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico after the devastation from Hurricane Fiona this past weekend. After speaking with peace camp organizers on the ground there, we are glad to know that they are managing okay, and that the peace camp location was not impacted. As of today, we expect the peace camp to take place as planned.
Jan 2-7, 2023: Peace for the Weary at Camp Deerpark: Calling young adults living in metropolitan areas to take a break from daily life and join MCC for a transformational week of connection and learning. During this experience, you will gain tools for understanding trauma and develop strategies for self-care and healing through the lens of restorative justice to bring back to your city. Registration fee is $200; sign up now at mcc.org/peace-for-the-weary. More information about peace camps: mcc.org/peace-camps.
Worship resources:
While the official International Day of Peace was September 25, there are still valuable worship resources on the theme of “End racism. Build peace.” Download the worship resource.
World Food Day is coming on October 16! This worship resource will guide churches through reflection and prayer about global food security.
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Voices of Conscience: Peace Witness in the Great War, a traveling exhibit developed and toured by Kauffman Museum at Bethel College, is on display at the McPherson Museum and Arts Foundation, 1111 E. Kansas Avenue, McPherson, KS, through November 19. This exhibit lifts up the prophetic insights and the personal courage of peace protesters during World War I and suggests parallels to the culture of war and violence in our world today. Church groups, Sunday school classes, youth and their mentors are encouraged to visit the exhibit for conversation and learning together.
McPherson Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 1-5pm. Admission is free.
For more information visit VoicesOfConscienceExhibit.org
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Herm & Vince Make South Central Kansas Stop
Herm & Vince (Weaver & Buckwalter) make a return trip to Kansas on their ’22 Roots Tour, with a full concert event at Whitestone Mennonite Church, 629 Crescent Dr., Hesston, on Saturday evening, Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Outdoor Pavillion. The concert brings old and new songs in Americana, Sacred and Simple, and Inspirational genres. The duo’s Mission of Spreading Love, Life and Healing, makes for a joyous time for all. There is no ticket charge, but event contribution gifts are welcome and encouraged. Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and your friends/family! Alternate location: Fellowship Hall.
Additionally, Tabor Mennonite Church, 891 Chisholm Trail, Newton, KS 67114, is excited to host Herm & Vince for their regular worship service on Sunday, October 9, at 9:30 a.m. They will provide a message of music related to Mental Health Sunday. Go to HermandVince.com for more information and to listen to their music.
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Don’t forget to send us any announcements that you would like shared with your fellow SCMC churches!
Posted on September 30, 2022 in Weekly Word