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Pray for participants at Mennonite World Conference
Giving increases
"Jesus makes me laugh"
Upcoming events
Pray for youth and pastors at Mennonite World Conference
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Ten high school youth and their pastors are participating in Mennonite World Conference in Paraguay in this summer's experience of !Explore: A Theological Program for High School Youth. Along with them are eight seminary students and several professors. Please pray for God to bless their experiences and give them new vision for joining God's reconciling mission in the world.
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Thank you for your generosity!

Because of your gift, total contributions increased this year. See more details below.
Giving increases
Nelson Kraybill 2 We received $1,457,811 for the Annual Fund this last year, compared to $1,377,633 in the previous year.

Although we did not reach our goal, the increase in giving is an extraordinary sign of commitment and support. In this difficult financial environment, we are grateful for the support we received from so many friends across the church. Thank you for your generosity.

Nelson Kraybill, AMBS president

Read the news story about giving in 2008-2009.
"Jesus makes me laugh"
AMBSWindow-summer09 AMBS President Nelson Kraybill declares, "Jesus makes me laugh," on the opening page of AMBS Window (the seminary's newsletter).

Read more about how laughter helps Nelson remember God's salvation in the summer issue of AMBS Window.

Also read about this year's graduates and their future plans.
Upcoming events
Open House, November 14: for people wanting to know more about seminary study
Advent worship planner workshop, October 3
Mission lectureship with Dr. Victor Molobi, October 30-31
Pastoring in the midst of financial crisis, November 5
Lent worship planner, January 13
Life flows on: Pastoring families of individuals who face chronic mental illness, January 25
Reclaiming the Bible as the people's book (with John Bell), February 22