[amc] FW: A Postcard and a Prayer from Mennonite Women USA
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April
2013
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Mennonite Women USA
A Postcard and a Prayer
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May all be well
The staff of Mennonite Women USA recently enjoyed a two-day retreat at The
Hermitage,
Three Rivers, MI. Input from spiritual retreat director Naomi Wenger guided us
in listening to the silence around us and in us. This quote by Julian of
Norwich
(approximately 1342 - 1416), inspired us, and we pray that it will speak to
you
as well. Julian claimed this was said to her by God and reflects her theology of
a loving and merciful God. May all be well.
In This Issue
Coming in Timbrel
Timbrel Sister Question
MWUSA at Phoenix 2013
Mennonite Women media
Sister Care Seminar in Mexico
Child Abuse Prevention
Lorraine Eby, The Kitchen Table
Anne Berry on "Questions to Mennonite women leaders"
"Walk your Walk, Talk your Talk", Prayer by Madeline Maldonado
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Coming in Timbrel - Hands
We've already received responses to our sister question for the upcoming issue
of
Timbrelon "Hands." Here's a bit of what Florence Zehr from Waverly, IA shared
with
us about how she uses her hands each and every day: "My husband is diabetic so I
give him four shots a day and because of glaucoma, drops in his eyes two times
a day." For more about how Florence and other Mennonite women use their
hands...look
for the summer issue of Timbrelin your mailboxes come July.
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Timbrel Sister Question
The summer issue of Timbrel focuses on "Hands." Continue the conversation on
Facebook
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by posting your response to this question.
Have you ever experienced the gut-wrenching reality of how much you rely on your
hands? Ever broken a finger or wrist? Burned a palm or lost a nail? How has
that
experience made you appreciate your hands and all they do?
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Phoenix 2013
Mennonite Church USA Convention will be held in Phoenix, AZ July 1-6. Mennonite
Women USA invites you to stop by our booth, say hello, meet the staff, and learn
more about the organization.
Register
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the dinner as soon as possible because seating is limited to 200. In addition to
a lovely dinner, you will hear from the MW USA staff, board chair, guest
speakers
Jennifer Davis Sensenig (top right) and Carolyn Heggen (lower right), and
musician
Mariell Waltner (lower left).
We look forward to meeting you in Phoenix.
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Mennonite Women media
Consider a gift subscription to Timbrel
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honor of a woman who gives great hope to you and your community.
To subscribe to Timbrel, send $15 for one year or $13 per person for a group of
10 or more to Mennonite Women USA, 718 N Main St., Newton, KS 67114. You can
also
email [mailto:bernik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?] or call 866.866.2872, ext. 34396.
We'll
start your subscription and send you a bill.
Swipe your iPads, flip open your laptops, charge up your smart phones, because
Mennonite
Women USA can be found on all your favorite social media apps and websites.
Check out why to like us, follow us, watch us, pin us:
Like us on Facebook
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for relevant tweets about trending topics for women and updates
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for theme-related boards, world's women, women in art and more
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to meet the staff and learn about our ministries.
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Sister Care scheduled for Mexico
Ofelia Garcia (Mexico) and Olga Piedrasanta (Guatemala) will be leading Sister
Care
in Chihuahua, Mexico on May 24-25.
Ofelia asks for prayer for these women as they work at logistics and planning
for
the seminar.
Yeni Quintana (Praise Minister), Claudia Ponce de León (President of the women's
team from CEMM), Ofelia Garcia (Sister Care Planner and Facilitator), Jant
Marquez
(Sunday School Ministry), Anna Garcia (Mexico - German-speaking Mennonite
Conference).
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Upcoming Sister Care Seminars
Sister Care: Equipping Women for Caring Ministry
seminars validate women's gifts of caring and equip them to respond more
effectively
and confidently to the needs of others in their lives and in the congregation.
Included
in the seminar is a 64 page manual integrating biblical truths with life
experience
and skills for caring and listening. Presenters: Carolyn Heggen and Rhoda
Keener.
Central District and Ohio Conferences April 26-27, 2013
First Mennonite Church
Bluffton, Ohio
Mexico May 24-24, 2013
Chihuahua, Mexico (see article above)
See the complete list of upcoming seminars
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on our website. For information on how to register, or to schedule a Sister Care
seminar in your area, contact the Mennonite Women USA office
[mailto:bernik@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx?].
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Give to Mennonite Women USA
Thank you for the many contributions in response to our fall appeal. Mennonite
Women
USA's ministries are possible through your generous donations.
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giving.
Gifts are tax deductible.
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Honoring and Remembering
Mennonite Women USA invites persons to share financially to support this
ministry.
Individuals are invited to give in honor of, or in remembrance of, significant
people
in their lives. We recognize that each gift honors or remembers a relationship.
Gifts given by:
Irene Bechler in memory of Leta Eichelberger.
Gifts given by:
Shirley Brandes in honor of Ada Schrock.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month
Every April, government and religious leaders across the United States encourage
citizens to consider the plight of abused children and find practical methods
to
end child abuse and neglect in the communities where they live, work, and
worship.
Dove's Nest has developed a resource kit for faith communities to use during
Child
Abuse Prevention Month.
Dove's Nest
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Provides Resources to Help Faith Communities Protect Children and Youth in Their
Homes, Churches, and Communities. Read more for resources on Child Abuse
Prevention.
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Kitchen Table
by Lorraine Eby
Franklin Conference
Burning Bush, April 2013
Living in community is a strong component of Anabaptist theology. It is how
Mennonites
have defined their spirituality. Growing up in the church, community is so much
a part of my social and spiritual development it is difficult to imagine life
without
supportive and caring individuals.
Sometime ago I was in conversation with a dear sister friend discussing the
blessings
of community. She reflected that coming to faith as an adult in our church and
experiencing
community for the first time opened a whole new life for her...
Read more.
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Used by permission of the Burning Bush, Franklin Conference newsletter.
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From The Mennonite
Questions to women leaders: Anne Berry
by Anne Berry
Anne Berry is visiting assistant professor of graphic design, faculty advisor
for
Lakehouse Design (a student-run design firm) and faculty advisor for BFA
candidates,
all at the University of Notre Dame, Ind. She serves on the worship commission
at
Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship in Goshen, Ind., and is a board member of
Goshen
Farmers Market. She has served as assistant professor of art and co-director of
the Hershberger Gallery at Goshen College.
Read more...
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Walk your Walk, Talk your Talk
Madeline Maldonado is Associate pastor at Iglesia Evangelica Menonita Arca de
Salvacion,
Ft. Myers
Father, Creator, and Savior,
As we look back at the sacrifice of your son
let us place full value on your redeeming sacrifice,
in our minds and hearts.
Everyday your children are challenged to forsake you,
led to believe that your word is a fable
and that you are not real.
But, let us forgive the infiltrating judgments of those who don't know you,
and let us carry out your justice.
As we celebrate the resurrection of our Savior,
lead us to give our lives for your purpose,
cleanse us every day from our sinful nature.
Let us give our lives as you did for the sake of others,
For we were forgiven without merit.
Let us walk your walk and talk your talk.
Let us be good stewards of the gifts you give.
Let us share your wealth with those who lack,
our land with those who can't live in peace in their own land.
Let us feed the hungry, clothe the poor, care for the children,
give hope to the widow, and minister to the veteran.
I pray that those of us who call ourselves your children,
That we may be an incarnation of you. Amen
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A Postcard and a Prayer is compiled by Mennonite Women USA staff Ruth Lapp
Guengerich,
Rhoda Keener, Claire DeBerg, Berni Kaufman and Lois Loflin.
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