On Saturday we hosted our fourth seminar of the year as our friends Bruce Campbell-Janz and Jesus Cruz from Mennonite Central Committee led us to ponder the Congo, an active faith, and God's call to the world. Over 50 people gathered to hear about a country devastated by nearly 20 years of war. MCC's work with youth, refugees, and internally displaced peoples was inspiring and gave us a good picture of where some of our Common Fund sharing dollars go.
As an added bonus, a visiting Syrian Orthodox Church bishop joined in our conversation and commented on the recent conflict in Syria, the humanitarian toll, and the physical and psychological damage being inflicted within the borders of his beloved home.
As a group, we were driven to our feet in solidarity, offering prayers of peace, reconciliation, healing, and restoration. We continue to pray for Jesus to be at work and for the safety of our partners as they do the work of Jesus in difficult circumstances.
As an added bonus, a visiting Syrian Orthodox Church bishop joined in our conversation and commented on the recent conflict in Syria, the humanitarian toll, and the physical and psychological damage being inflicted within the borders of his beloved home.
As a group, we were driven to our feet in solidarity, offering prayers of peace, reconciliation, healing, and restoration. We continue to pray for Jesus to be at work and for the safety of our partners as they do the work of Jesus in difficult circumstances.
