God has placed us in a family and/or body. We need each other to stay centered in Christ. The Board is appointing a Theology Committee that will take special interest in guiding this area, nudging us along in our journey of discovering the beauty of Jesus and his ways.
Posted by: Jacob Friesen
Church: Nassau Street Church Winnipeg
Date: October 31st, 2011
Attached is an exciting description of our shared ministries and it’s impact. Before you look at this narrative budget it will be helpful for you to watch this video. It helps us understand our actual impact and true potential.
Click here to download Go Mission Narrative Budget 2012-2013
Now I invite you to prayerfully read and engage with us around the following questions:
1. How is this form of budget presentation helpful in explaining what we do together through our centrally administered budget?
2. Do the proposed percentages in each of the ministry areas – missions, discipleship and connecting reflect our priorities and values?
3. What portions of our overall ministry income should we administer locally, regionally and centrally?
The General Council is meeting on Nov. 17,18 to discuss the proposed budget.
Will your church catch the vision of what we can accomplish together and indicate this as they plan their budgets for the coming year?
A summary of the line item budget is provided in this document. A detailed line item budget is available through your General Council representatives.
Posted by: Lil Goertzen
Church:
Date: October 27th, 2011
Praise, Prayer and Pondering – October 26, 2011
Greetings friends.
These postings are created to assist with individual and corporate prayer times. You are encouraged to share this with other groups and individuals as appropriate. Pastors, leaders and EMMC church offices receive this email as well. If there is information, prayer requests, updates and events that you would like to have communicated with the rest of the EMMC / Go Mission! family, please send that information to me at [email protected] by 9am Wednesday mornings, and it will be included in the current-week distribution.
CANCELLED! Presentations scheduled November 4 and Leadership Breakfast, November 5, 2011
Winkler Manitoba events with Paul Alexander – author of “Peace to War” have been cancelled due to health issues.
Traveling to Belize? We’re still looking for someone who will be traveling to Belize from Manitoba in the next few weeks. Would you have room in your suitcases or vehicle to take along some extra books and resource material? If so, please contact Lil Goertzen at Home Office 204.253.7929 or [email protected]
Praise! – Gospel Mission Church, Winkler – new associate pastor
Jacob Friesen, Executive Director and Len Hjalmarson, Lead Pastor at Aylmer EMMC had the opportunity to participate in the commissioning time on October 23 for new associate pastor Claude and Yvonne Dugas. The fellowship supper followed by a wonderful time of praise was a beautiful celebration of God’s faithfulness and thanks-giving.
Praise God! – Young people in our congregations
Our congregations are blessed to have young people who are firm in their faith and are willing to stretch and go beyond what is comfortable for them. Many are involved in ministries in their home communities and others have gone beyond their home territory and ventured to other countries. Praise God for their passion and desire to share their faith. Pray for these individuals that God will use them in powerful ways, wherever they are. As home congregations, we have the opportunity to be their best supporters and encouragers!
Around the World
As Turkey seeks to recover from a devastating earthquake this past week, let us pray for the recovery / rebuilding and for those who have lost loved ones. May this remind us also to pray for the very small Christian church in Turkey (less than .2% Christian). They have asked us to pray as follows: Pray the Lord will display His love and mercy to the people of Turkey by pouring out His Holy Spirit upon our land, revealing His glory through healings, signs and wonders. Pray the Lord breaks down the lies and the endless disinformation about Christ, the Bible and Christians that has blinded and hardened hearts in our land. Pray that God redeems the negative memories of history.
Employment Opportunity – General Director, Continental Mission Inc.
General Director required for small dynamic ministry based in Thompson MB. Continental Mission Inc. has completed Phase 1 of a re-visioning project which has defined the mission statement as “Growing Christian Leaders in the North”. The General Director will be expected to develop an understanding of the Organization and further develop and execute the re-visioning process in conjunction with the board of directors. The successful candidate will be a committed Christian with demonstrated leadership qualities and strong communication skills. Cultural sensitivity and “northern” experience are valuable assets. This is a full time salaried position. For a job description or to submit a resume or recommendation, please contact CMI
General Office: 204 778 4491 or [email protected]
Chairman of the Board: 204 470 5869 or [email protected]
Application deadline is December 15, 2011.
Info … Updates:
World Fellowship Sunday, January 22, 2012. You are invited to use the attached resource as you acknowledge World Fellowship Sunday. The resource is assembled and distributed by Mennonite World Conference. More resources are available on their website at http://www.mwc-cmm.org/
Coming Events …
Church Protection Plus Seminar, November 1, 2011 – Four Points Sheraton, Winnipeg – Canadian churches. Risk Management seminar for churches and charitable organizations. Share this information with your church board and financial folks in the congregation.
Froese Singers Concert – November 13, 2011 – Lawson Heights Alliance Church, Saskatoon SK. Supper at 5:30pm, Concert at 7:00pm. Free will offering in support of Low German ministries in Southern Alberta
Church Planting Congress, November 15, 16 & 17, 2011 – Calvary Temple, Winnipeg MB
Seasoned and new leaders! This is for you! How does your congregation need to reach out to your community? Come … be taught … be challenged … be encouraged … be equipped! Check the website at www.thecongress.ca for more details.
General Council Meetings, November 17 & 18, 2011 – Go Mission! Offices – Winnipeg MB
SBC Leadership Seminar, “Can These Dead Bones Live Again? A Biblical Theology of the Spirit” March 16 & 17, 2012 – Steinbach Bible College
Prof. Pierre Gilbert of Winnipeg Centre for Ministry Studies / CMU will be the featured speaker for this event, addressing the topic of the Holy Spirit. More details to come.
“Relay 75”! July 6, 7 & 8, 2012 – Winkler Manitoba (EMMC’s 75th Anniversary celebration)
Come join the celebration of God’s faithfulness throughout our EMMC history. Mark the dates on your personal and church calendars. Much more information will be coming to congregations through the Recorder, emails and the website. God’s goodness and faithfulness is something to celebrate!
Posted in: Praise and Prayer,
Posted by: David/Lisa Janzen
Church: Evangelical Bergthaler Mennonite Church La Crete, Alberta
Date: October 24th, 2011
Fellow Servants,
Greetings from Bolivia! We want to let you know that we’re planning a series of evangelistic events here and we would ask that you put us on your prayer list for the month of November. John and Helen Froese (EMC Evangelist) are comming to Bolivia from Saskatchewan for most of the month, and we’re exited about the things that have been planned.