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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VMMissions Announces Stephen R. Leaman Memorial Endowment for Missions
VMMissions is honored to announce to the public the Stephen R. Leaman Memorial Endowment for Missions, which will benefit three areas of ministry.
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VMMissions Announces Two Staff Promotions
VMMissions announces the promotions of Abe Hartzler to Associate Director of Advancement and Tom Yoder to Ministry Coach, with a particular focus on the Balkans. Both are current VMMissions staff members called to take on new or expanded roles.
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Confessing Our Complicity and Committing to Change
At a recent prayer time, several staff members gave voice to our collective confession for complicity in systemic injustice and racism. We share this prayer with you as a statement of our ongoing need for God’s mercy and transformation.
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Coronavirus Sparks Responses of Compassion and Creativity at VMMissions
The last three months of the coronavirus pandemic have introduced unimagined challenges and tragedy to the entire world community. It has also unearthed deep wells of adaptability, creativity and compassion. This is certainly the story at VMMissions.
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MWC Global Church Sharing Fund Responds to Pandemic Needs
Mennonite World Conference has invited Anabaptist mission and service partners to coordinate their financial response to COVID-19 hardships experienced by member churches around the world.
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Keep Your Distance 5K Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Keep Your Distance 5K! Over six days, walkers and runners from around the world came together (virtually) and completed 232.5 miles while showing their support for VMMissions.
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In Honor of Lloyd Weaver, VMMissions’ Longest-Serving President, 1966-1979
Lloyd Weaver Jr., ninth president of Virginia Mennonite Missions, died on April 7, 2020, at age 96. Recognized as humble, strong, encouraging, committed and full of good humor, he was enthusiastic about missions and especially enjoyed visiting the missionaries on location.
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Ken Horst Hired as Interim Development Associate
VMMissions has hired Ken Horst as Interim Development Associate, effective April 20. Ken served with the agency for over 30 years as both a mission worker and member of staff, most recently as Development Associate for four years before he retired in 2018.
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Cloth Face Mask Goal Exceeded
VMMissions launched a drive for cloth face masks for four area poultry plants, with a goal of 1,500. Due to an incredible outpouring of support, we have exceeded this goal by 575 masks! Thank you to everyone who gave of their time, talent, and resources.
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VMMissions Mourns the Loss of Steve Leaman
With great sadness we share the news that Steve Leaman, our dear coworker and brother, passed away suddenly on April 5. Steve was known as a hard-working and caring colleague, a lifelong learner, a devoted family man, and a faithful follower of Jesus.
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VMMissions Launches Coronavirus Immigrant Care Fund
Many immigrant families depend on their weekly check for meeting the needs of their families. The present coronavirus emergency has left many families jobless or with their work hours reduced to a minimum. This fund is a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need.
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VMMissions Response to COVID-19
We are all living with upheaval and uncertainty due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Yet as followers of Jesus, we need not give in to fear or hopelessness. With that confidence in God, Virginia Mennonite Missions is taking a number of steps to respond to the coronavirus crisis.
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