The story of David Suh and MCC meat canning
“Everything changed overnight when I was 8 years old,” says Kwang-Eel (David) Suh, who was born in what is now known as South Korea.
That...
Christian leaders in Palestine ask for prayer
In Bethlehem, Christian leaders canceled all 2023 Christmas and Advent festivities in this West Bank city in support of the Palestinians living through the...
Christmas in a time of conflict
In 2018, my wife, Laurie, and I visited Bethlehem, the town in Israel where Jesus was born. Usually, Bethlehem hosts hundreds of thousands of...
Peace in the time of yellow butterflies
My newsfeed recently has been filled with images of mothers cradling babies while surrounded by rubble. Old men with tear-stained faces, looking incredulously at...
Immersed in the Christmas story
Editor's note: Journey to Bethlehem drew 4,275 visitors in 2023. "We’re so happy to have the opportunity to share this with our community," says...
PDC approves bylaw revision, discusses reversion clause
The 2023 Pacific District Conference convention was hosted Nov. 2-4 by Butler Church in Fresno, California. Delegates heard three messages on the convention...
Worship and service
About 100 students and 20 leaders from nine churches gathered at Inspiration Hills Camp and Retreat Center in Inwood, Iowa, for the Central District’s...
A new rhythm
More than 300 students and youth leaders from 15 churches met at Ridgepoint Church in Wichita, Kan., for the Southern District Youth Conference, Nov....