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Faithful testimonyStanley Green shares observations from his experience at the third Lausanne Congress held in Cape Town, South Africa this past October. Investing in hopeErvin Stuzman discusses the call for every member of Mennonite Church USA to move beyond their comfort zone to bring friendship and God's hopeful presence to others.
Kingdom seedsAndrew Clouse, editor of Beyond Ourselves, reflects on how "God's kingdom is like seed thrown on a field by a farmer who then goes to bed and forgets about it." |
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Beyond Ourselves is published by Mennonite Mission Network, which envisions every congregation and all parts of the church being fully engaged in mission -- across the street, all through the marketplaces, and around the world.
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Petrus Goliath, Kenneth Van Rooi, Jaybeyn Jansen and Ayanda Skibane jockey for position during the first annual Wire Car Grand Prix held in Philipstown, South Africa.
A ministry of presence
What can happen when Mennonite partners fully engage in a ministry of presence? In this issue of Beyond Ourselves, we look at examples from China and South Africa which show that great results can be acheived by simply getting involved in one's community.
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Clear visionFor 30 years, Mennonite Partners in China has sent North American to China - not to evangelize, but to teach English. What began as a ministry of presence has also become a ministry of pastors representing 300,000 Chinese Christians. | Racing to common groundOnly one finished first, but all who work to break down racial walls in Philipstown, South Africa, celebrated. |
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GalimotoWire cars, called draadkars in South Africa and galimotos in the Chichewa language of Malawi, are featured in this book by Karen Williams. Galimoto: study aidUse this resource along with the book, Galimoto, to help children learn more about Malawi and where it's located in Africa. | |
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PrayFor everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. |
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