Taking off the "expectations"
As EMM workers Tim and Julie Groff gathered for the seventh annual leadership retreat with Belize Garifuna churches from Hopkins, Dangriga, Gales Point, and Belize City they spent time focusing on thi...
5 Mars 20233min
Hearing God
Carol Wert reflected on her own ability to hear from and speak with God. Over the years, Carol’s prayer life has mostly consisted of speaking at God rather than speaking with him. The conversation has...
26 Feb 20234min
The source of happiness?
In 1938, scientists began tracking the lives of 268 Harvard University sophomores to discover the source of happiness and a good life. What did they find? Was it wealth, having a successful career, a ...
19 Feb 20234min
An ambassador of Christ’s peace
David W. Shenk of Lititz, Pa., went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2023. David was an ambassador of Christ’s peace who devoted his life to serving God through missions and the church. In his memoi...
12 Feb 20234min
How will we respond to the call of Christ in our lives?
David W. Shenk went home to be with his Lord and Savior this morning, Tuesday, January 31, 2023. We grieve the loss of David's presence here on earth but rejoice that he has been received by his heave...
5 Feb 20235min
What are your summer plans?
"Influence" is something we strive for in the youth and young adults we lead, and it's a trait we hope to cultivate in our students. We desire to train youth in biblical teaching and nurture them as i...
29 Jan 20233min
A developing vision
In November, a 12-member team from EMM, Virginia Mennonite Missions, and the Integrated Mennonite Church of the Philippines joined the team serving in Thailand in Det Udom. This prayer-vision team tip...
22 Jan 20234min
A Kingdom Multiplication Vision
It’s hard to believe that we are already at the end of 2022, and as we have been reflecting on the year, the word “hope” came to mind. There are many days when the world feels hopeless — the news is f...
1 Jan 20234min
