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Mission Sunday Introduction Make disciples of all nations. This imperative from Matthew 28:19 was the heartbeat of the 16th century Anabaptist movement. Along with Psalm 24:1 — “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in ...
Furthering God's love and mission for the world
Being a peacemaker does not require any special abilities, just will and desire. This identity and intentionality of making peace with God and others permeates every part of life: home, work, schools, communities, and nations. A peacemaker seeks shalom with all people and all of creation.
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Current projects include providing sanctuary to vulnerable immigrants on several continents, peacebuilding training in Africa, India and Latin America; and sharing human respect and dignity through workshops in church planting and women in leadership.
My year of serving with RAICES through the MVS program strengthened the idea of the importance of helping populations that need assistance as well as my desire to go into law. I became more aware of both the rewarding aspects of the work and the arduous, difficult parts in a legal position.
- Neal Brubaker
- Neal served with Mennonite Voluntary Service at RAICES in San Antonio, Texas.
Service can be intimidating. It is a challenge because you are going, potentially, far from home and cultures that you’re familiar with. But I think the reason why people should do service is that it will push you out of those boundaries. I’m a more nuanced and rounded person for having pushed outside of those boundaries and finding that my normal is not “the normal” — which can refer to your faith and how you express it or even just worship styles. It’s a great time to learn more about the broader world, and also to learn about yourself.
- Patrick Webb
- Patrick served with Mennonite Voluntary Service in Tucson, Arizona
