November conversation with David and Sophie Lapp Jost
Sharon Norton, co-director for Africa and Europe ministries for Mennonite Mission Network, interviews David and Sophie Lapp Jost. They give us first-hand stories of the plight of migrants on the Greek island of Lesbos and highlight the life-giving work of two organizations that focus on solidarity with the migrants. May your heart and mind be […]
Heart-warming letters affirm SOOP experience during pandemic
This past summer, SOOP staff members received two heart-warming letters from participants. Their words say it best why SOOP volunteer experiences, even in the uncertain times of a pandemic, provide joy, unforgettable memories, and meaning. Letter from Katrina and Matt Eberly This email note is from the Katrina and Matt Eberly family who served at […]
Mission Sunday reflection
The Repentance that Leads to Life Jonah 3:1-10 For Mission Sunday 2020, Joe Sawatzky, Church Relations Representative at Mennonite Mission Network, shares insights on repentance from the story of Jonah and today’s global context. It is through our own repentance that we can experience the forgiveness and life that God offers.
A conversation with Rebekah York
Linda Shelly, director for Latin America ministries with Mennonite Mission Network, interviews Rebekah York. Rebekah serves in Bogotá with the Seminario Bíblico Menonita de Colombia (Mennonite Biblical Seminary of Colombia–SBMC) to prepare young leaders as well as provide continuing education opportunities for seasoned leaders in the churches. In her role, she accompanies the broad work […]
A conversation with Toni and Matthew Krabill — Part2
The second video in a two part series, Sharon Norton, co-director for Africa and Europe ministries for Mennonite Mission Network, interviews Toni and Matthew Krabill about their experience during this time of COVID-19 and social distancing. Toni and Matthew are based in Paris, France, at the Paris Mennonite Center. They help resource French-speaking churches throughout Europe […]
A conversation with Toni and Matthew Krabill — Part 1
The first video in a two part series, Sharon Norton, co-director for Africa and Europe ministries for Mennonite Mission Network, interviews Toni and Matthew Krabill about their experience during this time of COVID-19 and social distancing. Toni and Matthew are based in Paris, France, at the Paris Mennonite Center. They help resource French-speaking churches throughout […]
Holy in Mercy—Missional Meditations
Looking at the scriptures with an eye toward mission. Joe Sawatzky shares a Missional Meditation entitled, "Holy in mercy," based on the Revised Common Lectionary for September 13, 2020. As we extend God’s mercy, a watching world comes to believe. Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-12 Exodus 14:19-31 Psalm 114 Thank you for watching!
A calling to mission in Europe
Alisha and Joshua Garber, with their son, Asher, have served for the past three years in Barcelona, Catalonia (a region where allegiance to Spain vies with voices calling for independence). Before that time, they served for four years in Lithuania. During their service, they’ve spent much time dispelling myths about their mission work in Europe. […]
A conversation with Myrrl Byler
John F. Lapp, senior executive for International Partner Engagement at Mennonite Mission Network, interviews Myrrl Byler, executive director of Mennonite Partners in China, as part of The Hope Series. Mission Network partners with MPC. MPC has carried out a wide variety of academic exchange programs in China for nearly 40 years.
A conversation with Elena and Freddy Satalaya
Linda Shelly, director for Latin America ministries with Mennonite Mission Network, interviews Elena and Freddy Satalaya in Iquitos, Peru, where they serve with Iglesia Cristiana Menonita del Perú in children’s and youth ministries, including education. In the interview Freddy and Elena share the impact of Covid-19 on the city and especially the families involved in […]