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From the Desk Of Our Executive Minister

This summer I had a chance to preach at our churches a few times, and the book of Jonah was on deck (ha ha). Those of us influenced by VeggieTales can’t help but remember the movie and the refrain from the Gospel Choir, “Jonah was a prophet…but he never really got it.” There is a tension in the book of Jonah between desiring that our enemies “get what they have coming” or “get what they deserve” and Jonah’s raging at God: “I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in mercy, and one who relents concerning threatened judgment. So now, Lord, kill me instead, because I would rather die than live!” (4:2b-3).

MCC-BC Indigenous Neighbours Program Presents: Common Territory

On Sept 30th in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Mennonite Central Committee - MCC BC is hosting the showing of Common Territory, a 30-minute film followed by a Q & A panel discussion. You are invited to listen to personal interviews with Indigenous Peoples and Newcomers. The film explores cultural preservation, assimilation, and connection in unceded territories

Pastoral Highlight

5 Fun Facts about Bob:

 

1. My Last name is pronounced…

2. In the 80’s I attended CBC…

3. In 1993, I first met my wife Shannon…

4. At the age of 40…

5. In 2028, Shannon and I are tentatively planning…

Stories of Goodness

Western Hmong Mennonite Church at MCC Fest

This past weekend, Sept 11-12th, Mennonite Central Committee held their annual Fundraising event at the Abbotsford Tradex Building. This event was a smashing success thanks to the help of hundreds of Volunteers, including Western Hmong Mennonite Church members who helped to make and serve spring rolls!