Hope

Mennonite Voluntary Service
Each year, the San Francisco MVS unit is invited to gather together and craft comforters for themselves. Karen Kreider Yoder, a member of the unit's host congregation, First Mennonite Church of San Francisco, hosts the group at her home for this annual tradition. At the end, each participant takes home their own cozy comforter to use during their service term and beyond! Left to right: Keyan Krabill, Bella Kephart, Emmi Scott and Ana Neufeld Weaver. Photo by Karen Kreider Yoder.
Retiring
Before retirement, Marcella Hershberger held many titles at Mission Network. Most recently, she was the Divisional Coordinator for Ventures. Photo by David Fast.
A twice-hired journey of faith
By Zac Headings
United States
Just Peace Pilgrimage
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Couples Ministry
Jonah Yang (left, on stage) leads a session on leadership training during a Compassionate Care retreat in Southeast Asia. Photo by Memee Yang.
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Learning tour, Ghana
From left: Yvonne Maati Platts of Mosaic Conference, Sibonokuhle Ncube of Mennonite Mission Network, Lauren Francisco of C3 Hampton, Janice Bolden of Enon Tabernacle, Philadelphia, and Wil LaVeist of Mennonite Mission Network. (Not pictured is Pastor Felix Rocha of Evangelical Garifuna Church, New Orleans, who joined the delegation the following day).
Why church unity?
By Wil LaVeist
Ghana
Stories from 2025
Participants on a Just Peace Pilgrimage to the lands of Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation were greeted by Pahto (Mt. Adams), a sacred mountain at the center of Yakama cosmology. Photo by Bruce Kuhns.
Stories from 2025
During a South Africa Just Peace Pilgrimage, the group met every day for reflections and Bible studies. Photo provided.
Favorite stories of service from 2025
By Zachary Headings
South Africa
Each year, the San Francisco MVS unit is invited to gather together and craft comforters for themselves. Karen Kreider Yoder, a member of the unit's host congregation, First Mennonite Church of San Francisco, hosts the group at her home for this annual tradition. At the end of the day, each participant takes home their own cozy comforter to use during their service term and beyond! Left to right: Ana Neufeld Weaver, Keyan Krabill, Emmi Scott and Bella Kephart. Photo by Karen Kreider Yoder.
Stories from 2025
Sawatzky and Teguh Karyanto, STAKWW professor and Sawatzky's host, share conversation over a meal. Photo provided.
MVS and Service Adventure
The 2025-26 Anchorage, Alaska, Service Adventure unit . Left to right: Ian Unzicker, Ruben Veigel, Adriana Duerksen and Mir Knego (unit leader). Photo by Michael Oyer.