A ‘glass half full’ approach to development
Despite the amount of resources mobilized for local development, progress remains insignificant and unsustainable in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in general and in Mennonite churches in particular. Concerned about this situation, with funding from Project Builders and AIMM donors, AIMM organized a training seminar on the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach.
EMC appoints new assistant, accountant; DGO resigns
The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce that Betty Ramones has agreed to serve as EMC church leadership assistant and that Beth Reimer has agreed to serve as EMC office accountant.
Letters (May/June 2023)
Readers write in, responding to columnist Karla Hein, “Lucy made of light,” the report on Nicaragua, and more from previous issues of The Messenger.
EMC appoints Director of Global Outreach
The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce that George Dumitrascu has agreed to serve as EMC Director of Global Outreach. George will begin his role in the summer of 2023.
Letters (March/April 2023)
Readers write in, responding to various articles in previous issues of The Messenger. Also includes a letter to and from Aberdeen regarding leaving the EMC.
Missionary missteps: even missionaries make mistakes when stepping into unfamiliar territory
These missionaries remind us that no matter how competent and prepared we are, we will make mistakes when we step out, and that’s okay.
EMC launches its first podcast
The Armchair Anabaptist is a brand-new podcast that looks at theological issues from a uniquely Anabaptist perspective. For the first season, Kevin Wiebe and Jesse Penner are looking at the call of Jesus to love our enemies.
EMC appoints three new personnel
EMC has appointed a new Executive Director (beginning July 2023), Director of Next Generation, and Conference Pastor (both beginning January 2023).
EMC hires Western Ambassador
The Personnel Committee of the EMC General Board is very pleased to announce that Peter Doerksen has been hired to fill the role of EMC Western Ambassador. This appointment, effective October 1, 2022, is a new one-quarter-time position.
EMC Festival 2022 in photos
EMC Festival 2022 included several events: the Not-So-Late Show (reported on elsewhere), EMC run to support Open Schools Worldwide, an international market, and worship night.
Abundant Springs 2022
On May 21, 2022, 13 youth and three leaders from Straffordville EMC and New Life Christian Fellowship joined hosts Travis and Macey Plett and Sarah Barkman at Crieff Hills Retreat Centre for the first-ever Abundant Springs Ontario event.
Closure of Northern Fellowship Chapel
We thank God for the 62 years of faithful witness of the Northern Fellowship Chapel to the community surrounding Creighton.
How can EMCers help Afghan Christian refugees?
The EMC General Board is encouraging EMC churches to consider sponsoring Afghan Christian refugee families to come to Canada. EMC and other Mennonite denominations have an agreement with MCC Canada to provide the sponsorship support for this initiative.
Blanket exercise brings hope for reconciliation
Twenty-six attendees spent the evening of March 19, 2022, interacting and listening to learn about the history of our Indigenous communities in Canada and the impact of contact with white settlers/Europeans who came to live in this great land.
EMC Hires New Communications Assistant
The Personnel Committee of the EMC General Board is very pleased to announce that Adrienne Funk has been hired to fill the role of Communications Assistant.
Layton Friesen Leaves EMC for SBC Role
STEINBACH, Man.—We are saddened to report that Layton Friesen will be concluding his time as Conference Pastor with the EMC.
Erica Fehr Appointed as DCA
The Personnel Committee of the EMC General Board is very pleased to announce that Erica Fehr has been appointed to the role of Director of Communications and Administration.
EMC Posts Preliminary Financial Results
There has been much uncertainty in our world in the past two years, fueled by the pandemic and the various opinions on how society ought to deal with it. Considering this uncertainty, the General Board requested a reduction in the EMC budget for the 2021 fiscal year.