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Welcome to weNote, a monthly collection of announcements and information we want to share with you and invite you to share within your congregation.

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“So much change in so little time. So many opportunities to lose track of so many important details. But so many opportunities for the Spirit to breathe anew. This last point is one reason why I relish change…through those [times] I have witnessed the Spirit’s leading when we yield ourselves to the Spirit.”

These are the words I wrote in last May’s WeLink article reflecting on the many changes that had occurred, and were about to occur, within our conference given staff transitions, conference team member changes, living into our Renewing a Vision focus, etc.

Six weeks ago the MLT met at East Goshen Mennonite Church…our first “normal” (non-Zoom, in-person, full-day) meeting since the summer. I sat around the distantly-spaced tables in gratitude soaking in the Spirit’s presence throughout our time together. There were new faces around our circle…new MLT members, new staff…along with new ideas, new insights, new energy, and new passion. 

“So much change in so little time…so many opportunities for the Spirit to breathe anew.”

Several days later Joanne Gallardo, one of our conference ministers, emailed me about something, and as a sidenote expressed, “I felt MLT went very well on Saturday!”

To which I replied, “Yes…I thought Saturday was fabulous!!! My heart and soul came away filled with much gratitude for where IMMC leadership (i.e. staff, MLT) is now and positioned for the future (i.e. ‘not there yet, but well on the way!’). 🙂 ”

I am grateful. 

Amen.

— Bob Yoder, Post-Moderator

  • Rolando Sosa’s installation service at Piedra Viva Mennonite Church on December 19, officiated by Joanne Gallardo.  
  • Mariah Martin’s ordination at Bonneyville Mennonite Church on January 2, officiated by Sharon Yoder.  
  • Steady financial support for the vision and mission of Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference.  
  • Joanne preached at College Mennonite on December 5th and at First Mennonite (Indianapolis) on January 2nd. 
  • Sharon and Joanne joined other MCUSA conference ministers meeting via zoom on January 11. This monthly connection creates space for sharing resources and support for one another in our work.  
  • Sharon joined the quarterly gathering of transitional and interim pastors via zoom on December 14.  
  • Sharon joined the quarterly gathering of Midwest Chaplains Network, hosted by Mennonite Health Services via zoom on January 11.  
  • Joanne continues to meet monthly with pastor cluster groups 
  • Joanne met with MennoMedia to discuss IMMC’s support of their project, “Anabaptism at 500” 
  • Leadership Enhancement Team and Ministry Credentialing Team will meet January 26 to discuss areas of collaboration in their work with leadership development.  
  • Ministry Credentialing Team had a meaningful credentialing interview with Pastor Rolando Sosa on December 10, to prepare for his installation as pastoral team member at Piedra Viva Mennonite.  
  • Sharon had contact with 11 pastoral applicants in the past month about various interim and settled pastoral openings. Currently there are three active searches in process.
  • As part of our ‘Growing our Intercultural Competance’ goals, Joanne has begun working with conference staff and the Missional Leadership Team (MLT) on the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI).
  • Neil Amstutz has announced his resignation from Waterford Mennonite Church after 17 years of ministry effective February 2, 2022.

* Please note that these totals do not include checks that were mailed between Christmas and New Years. These funds will be reflected in January 2022 income figures.

The current pandemic is undermining the mental and emotional wellbeing of many individuals, families, organizations, and churches. Combined with the rising tide of anger and division in society, debilitating levels of stress and anxiety are being reported. We need proven strategies and effective tools to successfully manage life and serve others. Join us as we bring the best of scientific research and biblical concepts together to develop a lifestyle of resilience and peace.

Mennonite Health Services (MHS) will host an online workshop Feb 8 from 2:00-3:00pm, Pandemic Stress and the Power of Resilience. If you cannot attend at that time, have no fear, if you register MHS will send you a link to watch at your convenience. I encourage you to also share this with your team mates as you see fit. MHS webinars are offered as a service to our broader community and there is no charge to attend.

Joanne is a monthly contributor to the Anabaptist World online. Check out her 5 Things Friday Roundup: Having an Epiphany.

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