Amor de hecho y en verdad
16 En esto hemos conocido el amor, en que él puso su vida por nosotros; también nosotros debemos poner nuestras vidas por los hermanos. 17 Pero el que tiene bienes de este mundo y ve a su hermano tener necesidad, y cierra contra él su corazón, ¿cómo mora el amor de Dios en él? 18 Hijitos míos, no amemos de […]
2023 year in review
Thank you for your prayers and support during this past year, and for the years to come.
Peace pins
What are we waiting for? The church needs to take Jesus and his teachings of peace seriously. Mennonite Mission Network invites you to wear the peace pin to be reminded of God’s call to peace and justice, and to spark conversation with others about peacemaking and the Prince of Peace. Please donate: $25 donation: receive 1 peace pin […]
United in Christ
Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have. But answer them in a gentle way with respect. Keep your conscience clear. Then people will see the good way you live as followers of Christ. – 1 Peter 3:15-16 We have hope because of the lived reality we […]
Casa del Abuelo: Navigating crisis and compassion in La Guajira
“There are many problems here in La Guajira,” said Maria del Rosario Peña de Melo, a social leader and pastor of a Mennonite church in Riohacha, as she looked around the entranceway of the Casa del Abuelo (House of the Grandparent). She sat at a table with four chairs around it and paused before continuing, […]
Action expresses priorities’
"Action expresses priorities" — Mahatma Ghandi Mennonite Mission Network aspires to be a peacemaking agency and actively works for peace in the world. According to Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, the definition of a peacemaker is "one who makes peace by reconciling parties that are at variance." However, if we reflect on this word in biblical terms, […]
Rethinking “Thanksgiving”
Embrace a transformative perspective this season by exploring the Indigenous Solidarity Network: Rethinking ‘Thanksgiving’ Toolkit with your family. In fostering understanding and empathy, this toolkit provides insights into Indigenous perspectives, history, and the complexities surrounding ‘Thanksgiving.’ By reading and reflecting together, we can engage in meaningful family conversations, broaden our cultural awareness, and work towards […]
Anti-Racism Grants
Mennonite Mission Network is offering anti-racism grants for underfunded ministries and agencies led by people of color who are engaged in peacebuilding, social justice and anti-racism efforts in the United States. The grant honors the legacy of the anti-racism efforts of Washington, D.C. area Mennonite congregations and the former D.C. Mennonite Voluntary Service unit. Apply […]
Mennonites in Ecuador reach out as their country struggles
This story first appeared on the Canadian Mennonite website. In August, Iglesia Cristiana Anabautista Menonita de Ecuador (ICAME) published a statement calling for prayers amid escalating violence in the country. Alexandra Meneses, who coordinates the Women’s Group and the Discipleship and Liturgy Group at ICAME, explained that the call for prayers and peace followed the […]
God’s compassion
3:10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them, and he did not do it. Jonah’s Anger 4:1 But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the Lord and said, "O Lord! Is not […]