Stories of Mission

Explore mission themes in our quarterly magazine as workers tell stories of making disciples in the way of Christ.

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Jamaica Mennonite Church Conference Delivers Deep Impact

The 53rd annual conference of the Jamaica Mennonite Church was held March 4-6, 2011, in Kingston. Delegates gathered on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday to discuss reports from congregations and directors of various areas of church work. Rajin and Sheriza Sookharry represented the Mennonite Church of Trinidad & Tobago at the conference.

The Global Family of Faith

A church conference dare not exist for itself. Myopic or extended self-absorbed attention tends to devolve into defensiveness and mere maintenance. It is for these reasons that I believe in missions. The church must always think beyond itself and risk its life for the sake of others.

Seven Joyful Baptisms in Trinidad

Richard and Margaret Keeler had the privilege of participating in the baptism of seven people on January 30, 2011. As we heard testimonies from all the baptismal candidates, all of us rejoiced to see God at work. I gave each one a special verse, then myself and Bro. Ramon, a lay leader, baptized them.

Transformed, Transforming.

All of us at Virginia Mennonite Missions share in common the desire to be instruments of God’s transformation. Then, transformation turns around and continues to change us! Thinking we were the ones changing others, we discover that we are the ones being changed.

Mennonite Church in Trinidad Now “Totally Local”

For many years Trinidadians have been the primary pastors in congregations with VMMissions lending assistance from time to time as requested. Several years ago MCTT embarked on a deliberate effort to discern and call out a local overseer.

The Gospel in Cultural Context

Wiang was attending a gathering of followers of Jesus. Questions and cynicism dominated her life since the tragic death of her husband in a tractor accident. The things she had heard and read hadn’t broken through the hard places in her heart. But the joyful dancing she was witnessing did.

Caleb Benner teaches at Lezha Academic Center in Albania

Vision becomes reality for Lezha Academic Center

Lezha Academic Center, a vision of Klementina and Dini Shahini and an initiative supported by Virginia Mennonite Missions and Eastern Mennonite Missions, will open its doors in Lezhe, Albania in September 2011. A Vision Support Team is providing oversight to the school.