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Congregational
mission packets
Africa: God's family shines
Mennonite Mission Network's first fall mission
packet builds on the popular children's component
created for the 2003 Herald Press vacation Bible school
series. In addition to the 24- page project book,
which is packed with activities, games, stories and
mission-project ideas, the packet includes:
- A free coloring book for each child.
- Worship and meal-planning guides.
- The Missio Dei discussion booklet on Burkina
Faso.
These packets provide resources for congregations
to use for an entire missions month or a single mission
Sunday. Resources typically consist of worship materials,
pictures and maps, meals and activities, as well as
information about mission workers and ministry in
the specific area of focus.
Unfortunately, printed copies of the Congregational Mission Packet are no longer in stock. The activity booklet and other resources are available to download below.
Vacation
Bible school resources
Africa: God's family shines is Mennonite
Mission Network's component of Herald Press' 2003
VBS kit: God's Nomads, Stars and Promises.
The 24-page booklet provides a variety of activities
to show how our neighbors in Africa are becoming a
growing part of the family of God.
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Downloads
and links
The
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PDF resources like the activity booklet.
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Africa,
God's Family Shines: Activity
Booklet (PDF)
Description:
This booklet contains complete plans for an
offering project and mission learning experience
for your congregation. Note:
The download time averages 50 seconds on a 56k
modem. The PDF does not contain the front or
back cover to conserve your printer ink.
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Missio Dei
Description: From Kansas to Kenedougou... And Back Again |
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Macromedia
Flash Gallery
Description:
Dynamic worship at the Way of Life church in
the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa.
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Gallery
requires the free Macromedia Flash Player
(version 5 or higher). Click
here if the player is not already installed
on your computer. |
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Photo
Gallery
Description:
Photos from a 2003 visit to Africa. All photos
by Wayne Gehman, Mennonite Mission Network. |
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I'm
Sita, Your Friend in Burkina Faso: Complete
Coloring Book (PDF)
Description: Developed
by the communications staff of Mennonite Mission
Network for the children of Mennonite Church USA.
Download
time: 6 minutes / 56k modem
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I'm
Sita, Your Friend in Burkina Faso: Individual
Coloring Book Pages (PDF)
Description: Developed
by the communications staff of Mennonite Mission
Network for the children of Mennonite Church
USA.
Download
time and instructions: After
opening the PDF file use the red hyperlinks
on the left in the "Bookmarks" tab
to link to individual coloring book PDF pages.
- Information
pages section: 1 minute / 56k modem
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Individual coloring pages: 20 seconds / 56k
modem
each
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Mission
festival and meal guide
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Rejoice
in the Lord: Worship with the African-Initiated
Churches
Description: Most missionaries working
with African-Initiated churches believe God is
present in all cultures preparing the way for
an understanding of Jesus Christ. No culture has
a monopoly on understanding God, who is infinite
in love, majesty and power. Read more... |
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Map
Description:
African continent map from the back cover of
the print version of the activity booklet.
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Kente
cloth pattern
Description:
The Asante people of Ghana, West Africa began
to weave kente cloth more than 400 years ago.
There are more than 300 different patterns describing
past events, religious beliefs, political ideas
or social customs. Each pattern has a name.
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Print
resources
Description: To learn more about the
history of Mennonites in Africa and how African-Initiated
Churches are using their gifts today, contact
Mennonite Mission Network for any of the following
print resources. |
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Network
involvement in Africa
Description:
Types
of ministries performed in Africa.
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Recommended web links
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/8409/aic.htm
Description: Offers descriptions and
the latest research on African-Initiated Churches,
including a mission database.
http://Encarta.msn.com
Description:
“Encyclopedia, Africa” gives information
on the continent’s geography, animal life,
environmental issues, demographics, religion,
economy, and history from ancient kingdoms to
the present.
http://www.msnbc.com/news/AFRICA_Front.asp
Description: “Africa” to read
current African news
http://www.bbc.co.uk
Description:
“Africa” to read current African news
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Photo search (Khayelitsha)
Description:
Try resources like Google
image search or Alta
Vista image search. Simply enter the keyword
"Khayelitsha."
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Online content provided by third parties such
as Encarta.msn.com, msnbc.com, bbc.co.uk, Google
and AltaVista
may be protected by the copyright and trademark
laws of the United States and other countries.
You may need to obtain permission from the owner
of such materials before using them. Some content
available through image search engines may be
offensive. Mennonite Mission Network accepts no
responsibility for third party content, or your
use of such content. |
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