Eastern Mennonite Missions

A year of learning and leading in The Gambia

In equatorial heat and humidity, the coolness of a fan will bring blessed relief – at least, as long as electricity is available. Random power outages have become a normal part of life for Elias and Jessica Zehr.

“Things that once seemed so foreign and strange have become quite normal for us now,” Jessica said. “I find myself not thinking twice when
I step into a cold shower, even though I still enjoy a warm one.”

Part of a beautiful movement: EMM honors missionaries’ service

SALUNGA, Pa. – Eastern Mennonite Missions marked the completion of service for 32 missionary workers with a catered meal and many words of gratitude. On July 29, missionaries coming back from their international assignments for the last time joined their supporters at the Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) Meetinghouse for a time of appreciating the past and anticipating the future.

Hope is real: Commissioning ceremony sends and honors workers

LANCASTER, Pa. – Eastern Mennonite Missions is committed to sending followers of Jesus to places “where the church is not . . . yet.” During a July 11 Commissioning service at Lancaster (Pa.) Mennonite School, supporters of that vision gathered for an evening of worship, prayer, and story-telling. The event celebrated God’s faithfulness in the past and looked with expectation to the future, culminating in the prayerful dedication of over forty mission workers who will continue the vision.

A rainy – but not a dreary – day at Global Fair

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania – All around the world, good food, free fun, and friendly people will bring a lot of smiles. Just ask the visitors and volunteers from this year’s Global Fair.

On Saturday, July 10, around 1400 fairgoers visited displays representing nations from every region of the world. Although rain drove the event into the Lancaster Mennonite School gymnasium, it didn’t dampen the festivities. The indoor venue was filled with the smell of ethnic foods, the sight of colorful international attire, and the stories of missionaries with Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM).

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