Training in Peaceful Direct Action. As Mennonites we are increasingly being asked to speak up for justice, drawing on our heritage as peacebuilders. On Saturday, March 19 from 10am-1pm, join members of many different MCM churches for a 3-hour virtual training session with Community Peacemaker Teams. Participants will learn de-escalation skills and tips about preparing for...
Koinonia update 4 Our Gathering 2022 theme, “Shared Life: Together with God,” reflects the word koinonia found in 1 John 1:3. Koinonia was one of the marks of the early church—they “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship (koinonia), to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42). As the Acts story continues, we see this koinonia in action:...
Altona MCC Update – Winter 2022 At the start of a new year we want to take some time to say a big “THANK YOU!” Thank you for shopping here. Thank you for thinking of us when you are donating your gently used items, and thank you for volunteering in various capacities. Your generosity has...
Today’s Scripture: Mark 2:13-17 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 prayer, thoughts, questions. Rest in God’s presence, let His presence wash over you...
Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 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 prayer, thoughts, questions. Rest in God’s presence, let His presence wash over...
Congratulations to Zach, Sophie and Milo on the addition of Luca Emry Gerbrandt to their family, born February 16, 2022! To help ease the transition of this new arrival into the family please consider bringing a meal. You can use the following link to sign up for a certain day https://mealtrain.com/rqm58d. Address & drop off...
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18 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 prayer, thoughts, questions. Rest in God’s presence, let His presence wash over you...
Today’s Scripture: Hosea 2:14-20 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 prayer, thoughts, questions. Rest in God’s presence, let His presence wash over you...
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:13-22 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 prayer, thoughts, questions. Rest in God’s presence, let His presence wash over you...
Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6 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 prayer, thoughts, questions. Rest in God’s presence, let His presence wash over you...
