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ACTION:Winnipeg - Democratic Republic of Congo |
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July 8 - August 10, 2008 (34 days/5 weeks)
Location: Kinshasa, DR Congo
Missionary Hosts: CEFMC (Congo Mennonite Brethren Church)
Country Overview (view map ): The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the 3rd largest country in Africa with a population of about 55 million. Also, it is arguably the largest Mennonite
Brethren conference in the world…twice as big as the USA and Canada
conferences combined. Some might say that the torch has been passed
on. The CEFMC (Congo Mennonite Brethren Church) is planting their own
churches and sending their own missionaries. So, what are we doing in DR Congo?! The ACTION:Winnipeg team is called to build relationships with our brothers and sisters in DRC, partner with the CEFMC and respond to social need as a part of MBMSI's holistic focus. Click here for more information on MBMSI's involvement in DRC.
Assignment Description: The ministry assignment will support the initiatives of the Congelese MB Conference and will include everything from encouraging the
church, working in medical clinics, repairing erosion damage and the
list goes on.
Click the Read more link to find out more information about the projects you will be working on.
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ACTION:Winnipeg - Japan |
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July 8 - August 10, 2008 (34 days/5 weeks)
Location: Toyota, Japan
Missionary Hosts: Laurence & Leona Hiebert
Country Overview (view map ): Japan has a population of approximately 127 million people. The Japan MB conference (JMBC) was founded just after WWII and now has
over 1,500 members in over 25 congregations. MBMS International
partners with the JMBC by sending English teachers to give classes as
part of the churches' evangelical outreach vision. Church planting has
also been the center of our partnership and work there for over 50
years.
Assignment Description: The ministry assignment will begin with an orientation in Toyota, Japan with our long-term missionaries Laurence & Leona Hiebert. The church plant in Toyota where the Hieberts serve will act as your home base, however the team will travel to serve at three different churches in the region. Children's ministry and teaching English are the main focuses at each of the ministry locations.
Click on the Read more link to learn more about the ministry assignment in Japan.
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ACTION:Winnipeg - Lithuania |
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July 8 - August 10, 2008 (34 days/5 weeks)
Location: Ginkunai, Lithuania
Missionary Hosts: Christoph & Antonia Hägele
Country Overview (view map ): Lithuania has a population of approximately 3.6 million people. MBMSI's primary area of mission in Lithuania is leadership training, social
ministry to those struggling with disabilities and youth from difficult homes (Good News Club) & church
planting within the Lithuania Christian College.
Assignment Description: The team will be working primarily with children and youth from ages 7 - 18. One of the social ministries that Christoph & Antonia are involved in is called the Good News Club. Their hearts break for the children of Lithuania. Many of them come from homes where the parents struggle with alcohol abuse and the children are neglected. The team will focus on loving these children and youth and providing a safe place for them to be during the summer months when school is out.
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ACTION:Winnipeg - Mexico |
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July 8 - August 10, 2008 (34 days/5 weeks)
Location: Guadalajara, Mexico
Missionary Hosts: Trever & Joan Godard & the Matthew Team
Country Overview (view map ): MBMSI has reentered Mexico (particularly Guadalajara) with a strong
missionary presence with a two fold purpose. The Beltrans lead a
church planting team focusing on an unreached and seemingly
uninterested group – the middle class. The Godards lead the
Matthew team in youth discipleship and training Latin American
missionaries for the nations.
Assignment Description: The team will begin their assignment with an orientation to Guadalajara with the Godards and the Matthew Team. It is important to understand the culture that you are living and serving in for 5 weeks. The majority of the assignment revolves around relationship building with children, adults and families through kid's camps, sports camps and teaching English.
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