We’re all having to do a lot of work to manage all the feelings this year. It’s also good to just think outside of your own experience, to encourage someone else. Today’s invitation is to think of a random act of kindness for someone else. Is it for someone you live with?? Take a minute...
December 6 – Christmas baking!
In your box is a jar with everything you need to bake some cookies! You can enjoy them, or you can gift them to someone! You decide! Here is a song to guide your spirit today, called ‘Because we hunkered down’ by Steve Bell
Daily Scripture – December 6, 2020
Scriptures for this Advent Season are taken from the Revised Lectionary Year A Today’s Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44 There are many ways to engage with scripture…here are 2 of them! 1. Use the Divine Reading (Lectio Divina) method of Praying the Scriptures. Listen while you read it slowly. Meditate on what you hear. Speak to God your...
December 5 – Make an ornament!
This is a simple ornament for your tree! Remember, there are 50 other people making these today! We are all connected…more than you know! If you feel alone today, remember other people are touching some of the same things you are touching. There is beauty in that simple reminder. And the Spirit of God is...
Daily Scripture – December 5, 2020
Scriptures for this Advent Season are taken from the Revised Lectionary Year A Today’s Scripture: Matthew 24:23-35 There are many ways to engage with scripture…here are 2 of them! 1. Use the Divine Reading (Lectio Divina) method of Praying the Scriptures. Listen while you read it slowly. Meditate on what you hear. Speak to God your...
Day 4 – Photo Scavenger Hunt
Play is so important! (not just for kids!) Have some fun with this photo scavenger hunt! Take the word CHRISTMAS – and find something (inside and outside) that starts with each letter! Bonus entries if ALL your photos have to do with winter or Christmas! If you share a picture to any social media platform...
Daily Scripture – December 4, 2020
Scriptures for this Advent Season are taken from the Revised Lectionary Year A Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:11-14 There are many ways to engage with scripture…here are 2 of them! 1. Use the Divine Reading (Lectio Divina) method of Praying the Scriptures. Listen while you read it slowly. Meditate on what you hear. Speak to God your...
Mennonite Church Manitoba Update
Music for Advent/Christmas online services “Where Shepherds Lately Knelt” is a Christmas song virtually recorded by the Faith and Life Male Choir. To view it, click on the image or on this link. The publisher of this song has given permission for free use of this song in your service. An Advent Reflection From time to time, I...
MCC Update
University students, curious about how MCC advocates to the Canadian government? Learn about the Ottawa Office and how MCC is reshaping Canadian aid policy to create lasting change. Learn more and apply at mccmb.ca/Student-Seminar Give the perfect Christmas gift this season. Protect a family from COVID-19. Help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in vulnerable communities. This gift makes it...
Empty Stocking Fund
Rhineland Empty Stocking Fund will be operating again this year but within the current social distancing guidelines. To register yourself or someone else for a Christmas Hamper, please call 204-324-7167. This number will be accepting referrals until noon, December 4th, with deliveries scheduled for December 12th. To make a donation you can mail it to...