Becoming an intercultural church
Just as Matthew 7:21 states, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven,” not every intercultural church will experience the fullest stage of reconciliation in fellowship with others, which is an ultimate goal of becoming an intercultural church. There are levels of becoming a truly intercultural church, just as…
Lord, hear our prayer
We asked people who wrote for Canadian Mennonite in 2023 to share their wish and prayer for the church in 2024. I’m easily afraid. So is the church. I pray that we will listen for, and joyfully embrace, Christ’s “fear not, I’m here” in 2024. – Dora Dueck, Tsawwassen, B.C. God make us a shelter…
Away in a manor
It’s not your typical nativity play. While most Christmas productions feature rosy-cheeked children wearing bathrobes and pillows cases, Bethany Manor’s “Nativity on Wheels” stars senior citizens, many of whom have mobility challenges. The angel Gabriel, played by Paul Friesen. The seniors’ living complex in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, staged its third annual nativity play on December 20,…
