Happy April Fools’ Day!
Thank you for sharing in some April Fools’ Day fun! It’s our hope this day can be a little reminder to laugh and look for the levity around us, especially when times are difficult.
As you may have suspected, Dirkenstocks are not a real product.
The ministries and partnerships that Mission Network engages in around the world, however, are very real indeed. Mission Network exists to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in mission. We help individuals and congregations recognize, develop and fulfill their ministry calling from God. The way this mission blossoms though the lives of workers, partner organizations, and service volunteers is creative and unique. Yet in each context, the inspiration for mission comes from the example Jesus gave through his life and ministry.
While Mission Network is not in the business of selling footware, we’re excited to give you a taste of the work we are involved in. Give today to support international partnerships, service programs, and ministries around the world.
Highlighted stories
Peace in ecuador: In Ecuador, Mission Network workers Delicia Bravo Aguilar and Peter Wigginton serve as coordinators for the Ecuador Partnership, which includes Central Plains Conference, Iglesia Cristiana Menonita de Colombia, and Mission Network. Read about Peter’s role in a peace and reconciliation workshop empowering Ecuador’s evangelical leaders.
Hospitality for refugees: Mission Network workers Joseph and Rachel Givens serve at the Maria Skobtsova House in Calais, France, offering temporary shelter to people on the move who are seeking refuge en route to England. Learn about their ministry in this video interview.
Safer births: Christy Harrison and Peter Sensenig are Mission Network workers in Chad. Christy serves as a nurse at Guinebor Hospital in N’Djamena, Chad, a country that has some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Learn how Christy and a group of midwives work tirelessly to make birth safer for mothers and newborn babies.
Highlighted resources
Prayer support: Subscribe to the Mennonite Mission Network Prayer Vine email. Join prayer partners around the world through daily prayer requests, right to your inbox.
Anabaptist journal: Read What is an Anabaptist Christian?. Expanded for the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, this booklet explores what it means to be an Anabaptist.
Church vitality: Read (and watch!) With Steadfast Devotion with your Sunday School class or small group and explore how to engage your church in God’s mission.
News email: Get good news, right in your inbox! Subscribe to Mission Network News, Mission Network’s weekly email newsletter.
