Recreation as Renewal by Eric Pullam
A reflection on overworking at play and the need to recapture joy in recreation. The author urges balancing labor and leisure, inviting God to teach when to work and when to rest. Psalm 16:11 is cited, emphasizing joy and pleasures in living and daily activities.
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The Marquis Project by Myron Love
The article recounts Mennonite Central Committee history from relief to development, noting postwar expansion and global work. It highlights volunteers in Bolivia and Uganda, including Evelyn Peters and the long term commitment of MCC staff from Manitoba. Names include Jake Letkemann and Steinbach, with references to rural Bolivia schooling and Makerere University.
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Festival for Peace Plans Finalized
Twelve members of the Festival for Peace planning committee met at the Peace Gardens on July 13 to finalize plans for the third annual festival August 9 to 11. The event includes a Friday potluck, Saturday folk concert and films, a Sunday international faith service, and a children’s program.
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Mennonite Central Committee Aid Programs Highlighted in Uganda Visit
Winnipeg writer Myron Love notes MCC staff discuss faculty shortages in Kampala and ongoing peace work despite insecurity. They cite Africa’s militarism and drought as challenges while outlining MCC programs aiding legal offenders, Native people, children, and the disabled.
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