Discussion Resource II - Oct. 28, 2007
Note: We would like to know how widely these discussion guides are being utilized. If you have not already done so, please call (800-790-2498) or email (Editor@TheMennonite) and let us know the name of your congregation or group.
The Mennonite
Oct. 16, 2007
Discussion guide for Oct. 28, 2007
Executive Board sets goals for biennium
By Gordon Houser
Page 19
Name three ways the Executive Board's goal can be met for all entities of Mennonite Church USA to work together as one.
Do you believe this goal to integrate all Mennonite Church USA entities is important? Why or why not?
Rx for a nation of relgious illiterates
By Gordon Houser
Page 30
Do you believe religious illiteracy is important for Mennonites? Why or why not?
How did you score on the quiz on page 30? How do you wish you had scored?
What are ways to improve our religious literacy?
Faith and apocalypse
By Gerald J. Mast
Page 32
When and how have you responded with yieldedness to tragedy?
What makes this response difficult?
How can the church community support one another in this response?
Related Resources
Discussion Guides:
Current Stories
Articles
- 10 days in Katrina land
- The people MDS helps
- How Katrina is changing MDS
- Memo of Understanding for MDS trip
News stories, digests and Meno Acontecer
- ‘Another Way’ celebrates 20 years
- Money for Congo to provide computer center
- Jordan’s Christians leave their country
- Art exhibit in New York depicts Lancaster life
- Executive Board sets goals for biennium
- Swartz of Ted & Lee performs with an assembled cast
- Vietnam recognizes Mennonite church
- Havot Ma’on settlers attack CPT workers
- Local alumni group raises money for games
- Visas denied for two conference speakers
- Letter sent to Bush about border wall