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November/December 2008

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JRon_small.jpg style= Holy Spirit imagination — At the beginning of his 2nd grade year, our grandson was asked by his teacher to post on the bulletin board one of his favorite things to do. He wrote, “I like to think.”

Equipping is moving online — Beginning in January 2009, Equipping will become a primarily Web-based resource published 12 times per year.

Check out the new Mennonite Church USA Web site Obviously you have.

Online Registration for Convention 2009 — Online registration will begin at 8 a.m. EST Dec. 1, 2008, at www.MennoniteUSA.org/convention.

Look for Convention Chronicle — Has your local youth leader received his or her copy of the Convention Chronicle?

Young Adult Delegate Program — Check out the insert about YODA, the ever-popular acronym for our Young adult Delegate Assembly program.

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Nominations sought for 2009 George and Pearl Kauffman Urban Leader Award — Nominations are being accepted for the 2009 award.

Missional Leaders meeting 2009 — Mark your calendars for the Missional Leaders meeting May 2 to 4, 2009, in Denver, Colo.

Urban Leaders Network dinner/gathering at Columbus 2009 (open to all) — Enjoy an evening gathering/dinner with urban ministry practitioners.

Psalms: Believers Church Bible Commentary Series — “This commentary on Psalms is pastoral, reflective, smart, scholarly and canonical.

Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be — “The title describes both the scope and the method of this book.

Continuing education opportunities from AMBS

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New! Mennonite Church USA Directory 2009 includes contact information for all Mennonite Church USA congregations and agencies. Order copies for your office, staff and library.

Order Lent-Easter bulletins by Dec. 1

Coming soon: VBS 2009 — Catch the Spirit! Join God’s Work in the World Stories from Acts will help children experience the power of the Holy Spirit as they learn how to get involved, speak up and join God’s work around the world.

New for youth ministers — Beyond Me: Grounding Youth Ministry in God’s Story helps Christian youth workers look beneath programs, understand the consumerism and alienation in postmodern youth culture and respond with mature understandings of God’s call.

Free youth ministry planning tool — Download YouthGuide, a four-year outline for planning youth Sunday school, youth group and other learning experiences at www.mpn.net.

Recommended for youth and young adults — The Mennonite Handbook offers a delightful mix of historical, theological and biblical information alongside fun facts and lighthearted tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ.

 

 

For artists and worship planners — Proclamation by Design: The Visual Arts in Worship includes helpful background and ideas on using visual arts in worship. Colorful pictures offer a wealth of examples to inspire creativity. Read an excerpt www.mpn.net.

NEW women’s study — Your Treasure, Your Heart: Women and the Stewardship of Money includes 12 study sessions plus a closing worship gathering ideal for women’s groups, Sunday school classes, retreats, or individual reading and inspiration. Sponsored by Mennonite Women.

Purpose: Stories of Faith and Promise — This newly redesigned monthly magazine features personal stories, articles and verse by Christian writers, as well as regular columns on food, peace, humor and resources. Published monthly. Individual and group rates available.

10 percent off orders of 200 or more Close to Home pamphlets — These pamphlets help Christian caregivers reach out to people dealing with difficult personal issues.

Worship resources for marking faith milestones — Faith Markers: Marking Each Child’s Faith Journey is a churchwide ministry program to help you celebrate significant faith events in the lives of children and youth. 


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And you welcomed me: a consultation of the people of God on immigration — Plan to attend Sept.18 to 20, 2009, in the Dallas, Texas, area.

Two-Way Mission: North and South Americans in Conversation is a compelling window into church life and mission in Bolivia and Argentina (the Chaco and the Patagonia region).

Dove Tales — Harley Eagle, former codirector of Damascus Road antiracism training, has written an insightful article on racism from a Native American perspective

Free mission banks! — From Jan. 1 through Mar. 31, 2009, Mennonite Mission Network will offer free mission banks to all children in grades K to 6 who attend a Mennonite Church USA congregation.

Promote International Peace — Help promote international peace and reconciliation. MCC offers opportunities through SALT (Serving and Learning Together) and IVEP (International Volunteer Exchange Program).

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Planning worship services in 2009? Don’t forget to plan a Church Education Sunday! — Mennonite Education Agency is currently developing Church Education Sunday worship planning materials with more options than in previous years. Take Our Moments and Our Days: An Anabaptist Prayer Book — Morning and Evening Prayers for Advent through Pentecost by Arthur Paul Boers, Barbara Nelson Gingerich, Eleanor Kreider, John D. Rempel and Mary H. Schertz.

 

After Equipping makes the transition to a primarily online resource, you will still receive four packets a year through conventional mail. To contact Equipping for feedback, submission guidelines or other issues, e-mail: equipping@mennoniteusa.org.
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