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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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Bike Shenandoah to Benefit VMMissions and Others on September 17

Bike Shenandoah is a family-friendly and healthy way see the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, connect with other riders, and support seven local agencies including VMMisions. It draws more than 100 riders each year for rides ranging from 5 to 100 miles.

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Pray

VMMissions Launches Regular Prayer Bulletin

In addition to the monthly Mission Prayer Calendar, VMMissions has launched a weekly email to engage partners more effectively, including through prayer for the people and ministries of VMMissions.

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Mission Fund Update

2016 Year End Goal Exceeded

Due to your generous responses and the gifts of supporters who matched with $15,500, we have exceeded our goal of $60,000 with a total of $66,442 in our first-ever matching gift campaign! Thank you for investing in hope with gifts to our Mission Fund.

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Melanie Sherer

VMMissions Welcomes Two Staff Members

Virginia Mennonite Missions is pleased to welcome Steve Leaman and Melanie Sherer as new staff members. Steve was hired as Director of Public Relations and Melanie Sherer was hired as Administrative Assistant.

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Dianna Lehman Hired as Executive Assistant and Human Resources Manager

Dianna Lehman joins VMMissions as Executive Assistant and Human Resources Manager to provide administrative support to the President, handle logistics for the Board of Directors and manage HR for staff and mission workers.

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Celebrating 40 years of God’s faithfulness in Trinidad

God has been in control of the Mennonite Church of Trinidad and Tobago (MCTT) from its inception. The work that began in 1974 has led to a total of five congregations: Diego Martin, Charlieville, Chaguanas, Esperanza, and Sangre Grande. MCTT celebrated its 40th anniversary in a blessed and uplifting weekend, October 16-19, with the theme,…

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Sarah Showalter

VMMissions Welcomes New Staff; Transitions Noted

Virginia Mennonite Missions has hired Sarah Schoenhals as Receptionist & Administrative Assistant, starting March 17. Janet Blosser’s role has been expanded to include the Balkans. Ken Horst has transitioned into the role of Development Associate.

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Lizzette Hernandez

Hernandez Named Local Coordinator of IBA

Lizzette Hernandez will serve as the new coordinator of the local Spanish-language Anabaptist Biblical Institute (IBA), a program under the auspices of Mennonite Education Agency that offers diplomas in Theological Studies to Latino church leaders.

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Lori Doll

VMMissions Welcomes Intern

Lori Doll is serving as an intern while in her second year at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. From Hartville, Ohio, she spent five years in missions and service, which included two years term in The Gambia, in an EMM business initiative for women.

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Aaron M. Kauffman

Virginia Mennonite Missions Selects President

Aaron M. Kauffman of Harrisonburg, Va., was chosen by the board of VMMissions as the next president. Kauffman has extensive mission experience, serving most recently on staff as Global Ministries Director and Advancement Associate since 2011.

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Elaine and Morris Baker

Jamaica Mennonite Church Leader Dies

Pastor Morris Baker died in Kingston on February 15, 2012, after a five-month illness. He served as pastor of the Alpine Mennonite Church since 1995. He was appointed president of the Jamaica Mennonite Church in March 2011.

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