Jocelyn R. Plett 2017-02-16 Jocelyn R. Plett 2017-02-16

RIVER OF GRACE

One of the things I love about missions is the line of undeserved receiving of which we are a part. It’s easy for us to see that all we have in Madagascar is due to the generosity of our supporters. Obviously, we couldn’t be living here if people didn’t financially support this ministry.

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REVIEW: KINGDOM COME: LIVING WHAT JESUS TAUGHT

This 13-week curriculum would be fascinating to do with older teens or adults. The lessons start with the history of God’s covenants with his people and move through the development of group identities (us versus them), to biblical view of lifestyles and relationships, and then the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Terry Smith 2017-02-14 Terry Smith 2017-02-14

NOW THAT PURE IS OVER, WHAT’S THE VERDICT?

The CBC six-part drama series PURE, about a Mennonite pastor dealing with drug-running within his congregation, is over. What’s the verdict?

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Preparations of the Heart

I must have appeared perplexed as I was sitting in my easy chair when my wife Emily walked in the room. “What’s wrong?” she inquired. I replied slowly and honestly, “Someone is wrong on the Internet.”

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Slightly Taken Aback

I was slightly taken aback …

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MENNO SIMONS AND MARTIN LUTHER

What does a priest do when struggling with his beliefs? He might study to gain knowledge and peace. The priest was Menno Simons; the one who helped him toward peace was Martin Luther, a former priest.

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ALBERT MARTENS IN CHURCHILL: THE MINISTRY OF THE POLAR BEAR MARATHON

The fifth annual Polar Bear Marathon in Churchill, Man., was once again an exciting experience.

Terry Smith 2017-02-08 Terry Smith 2017-02-08

THE LAYERS OF THE EMC

What is the EMC? “The EMC is a movement of people advancing Christ’s kingdom culture as we live, reach, gather, and teach” (EMC Vision Statement). This is a fine statement.

Richard Krahn 2017-02-06 Richard Krahn 2017-02-06

Communion: Jesus Changed the Covenant

In Matthew 26 the disciples followed Jesus’ instruction and prepared the Passover meal.

Paul Thiessen 2017-02-06 Paul Thiessen 2017-02-06

PUZZLING OVER THE MEANING OF THE WORD ‘KI’

The Siamou language was not a written language when we started learning it 30 years ago. Along with the task of Bible translation came the job of linguistic analysis. We had to study the consonants and vowels in order to develop an alphabet.

Layton Friesen 2017-02-06 Layton Friesen 2017-02-06

THE ‘JOKE’ THAT IS EPIPHANY

Proclaiming Jesus is like telling a good joke.

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Believer’s Baptism: Stay With What the Bible Teaches!

As we celebrate the 500-year anniversary of the Reformation there is much to celebrate. One of the things to celebrate is the rediscovery of believer’s baptism.

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FRIESEN HIRED FOR ABBOTSFORD OFFICE

Abundance Canada, formerly Mennonite Foundation of Canada, has hired Brad Friesen as the new Gift Planning Consultant in our Abbotsford, BC, office.

Terry Smith 2017-02-01 Terry Smith 2017-02-01

ARE YOU WATCHING PURE?

In case you’ve missed it so far, the six-part CBC drama series PURE set in Canada focuses on a Mennonite minister dealing with drug-running within his community.

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Using the Apostles Creed in Worship

How can we use the Apostles’ Creed as a resource for our churches and apply it in our individual lives?

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The Messenger Index: 2016

An index of all Messenger content from 2016

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DROUGHT IN SOUTHERN AFRICA CONTINUES TO BE SEVERE

The impact of the El Nino-related drought on people living in southern Africa continues to be severe. That is the message being shared by Barbara Macdonald, who directs International Programs for Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB).