Should MWC hold a large international gathering in a part of the world facing serious food shortages?
Food shortages currently face much of southern Africa, not just Zimbabwe, where Assembly Gathered is scheduled. Poverty and hunger are constant issues where the majority of our worldwide family now lives. It was the case in India in 1997, when we met there; it is now the case in southern Africa. The MWC-member Brethren in Christ Church in Zimbabwe is currently working with the government, Mennonite Central Committee and other organizations to find ways to meet the most pressing food needs in their area. They do not see preparing to welcome the worldwide family of faith to their table incompatible with working to meet the food needs of their neighbors. My colleague Ray Brubacher, Africa 2003 international coordinator, puts it this way: Each of us can support these efforts now and when we are in Africa next year, if the problem continues then. Now we can respond to the appeals for food assistance. By going to Africa in 2003, we can contribute in a small way to the local economy of the co
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