Emmanuel Mennonite

An Evening with M2

No, I don't mean M2W2 prison ministry, but one of our newest fellowship groups in the church that has chosen the name M2.

"Messy and Magnificent"? (as in my sermon before Christmas) "March Madness"? (for college basketball fans) "M&M?" (like the candy)  No, in their case, M2 actually comes from the story of Jesus at the home of Mary and Martha--with Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus and Martha busy doing many things.  As a group (men and women, some single, some married, mainly in their 20s-30s), they hope to combine both discussion and service, both sitting and doing.  So far they've had some great discussions on faith and service, played pictionary, made and delivered Christmas baking to others, and have supper together once a month.  Dreams of things they'd like to do include being hosts for the youth progressive supper, hiking, and a community garden. 

I was glad they were interested in a discussion of Anabaptism as a follow up to one of my core values sermons.  And they actually suggested that "Demystifying Anabaptism" be our worship theme for next year, where we could further explore and define what it means.  "We should also advertise" was one comment--"before I came to Abbotsford and the church, I didn't really know Anabaptism.  It's like a best-kept secret."  I'm glad for that encouragement, and also noted that he took some of the pamphlets I had brought about Anabaptism to share with friends.