If you are in the Goshen area on Wednesday, December 17, we’d love for you to join us at our office for a Christmas Tea. We will enjoy refreshments and one another’s company before the holidays as a way to say thank you for all the ways you participate in IMMC and to stay connected with one another. We will gather from 1-3pm in the Fellowship Hall of East Goshen Mennonite Church, where the IMMC office is located, at 2019 E Lincoln Ave, Goshen.

* IMMC has a new ministry relationship in Flint, Michigan. Lynette Hartzman was recently credentialed for ministry as founder and director of Shammah Outreach and B Light Restoration Center. Sharon Yoder and Ministry Credentialing Team members Suella Gerber and Dave Janzen were deeply touched by a visit on November 1, where we heard stories about individuals finding God’s love and restoration in an abandoned building that is also being restored.

* International Bethel City Church, in northeast Detroit,will be presented to delegates as a potential member congregation at Spring Summit in March 2026. Pastor Simon and Sister Lucy Muange hosted Sharon Yoder and Ministry Credentialing Team members Suella Gerber and Dave Janzen for meaningful worship, delicious food, and warm fellowship on Saturday afternoon, November 1.

* Pastor Gathering was hosted by Leadership Enhancement Team at Amigo Centre this week. Twenty pastors joined the retreat, bringing good energy to times of fellowship, worship, and leadership development conversations. Pastors enjoyed the conversations with their peers as well as time for rest and personal renewal.

* Anabaptist executive leaders gathered at Bethanyon October 27 for their twice annual meeting. Sharon joined this breakfast gathering.

* Sharon preached at Berkey Avenue Mennonite Church on October 26.

* Joanne had an initial meeting about a new intercultural worship resource with representatives of MMN and Goshen College.

* Joanne discussed partnering on anti-racism training for pastors and students with Goshen College representatives.

* Joanne met with a local pastor and an MCC representative to discuss collaboration on a youth event in late February focusing on migration.

* Kyle Schlabach began serving as co-pastor, along with Naomi Yoder-Hess, at East Goshen Mennonite Church on October 20. His call and installation was celebrated at East Goshen on November 9, with Sharon Yoder officiating.

* Steve Norton was commissioned to serve as pastor at Union Center Church of the Brethren on November 16. Joanne Gallardo represented IMMC at the service.

* Continuing growth in intercultural competence is an expectation for leaders who are credentialed by IMMC. Joanne will meet with 28 pastors in the coming months to review the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) that they’ve completed and help them reflect on their growth plans.

Amigo Scrapbooking, Quilting, and Crafting Retreat | December 5-7
Registration due today at bit.ly/AmigoRegistration.

Treat yourself to a weekend of intentional time spent on creative projects, and let Amigo take care of the finer details! Extend the weekend; arrive early and stay late.

Winter Youth Retreat at Amigo Centre| January 16-18
Registration now open! Register your youth group by January 2 at bit.ly/AmigoRegistration.

Enjoy winter activities while growing closer to God, your youth group, and your community. With speakers Kiersten Payne (senior high) and Carrie Yoder (junior high), your youth group will hear stories of bravery that make large impacts on the world, bringing hope and inspiring your youth to courageously live as themselves, following the way of Jesus in today’s global climate.

Nathan and Kate Grieser will lead youth in worship, combining their indie-folk style with traditional Mennonite hymns and songs from Voices Together. When not in worship, play board games, compete in a pickleball tournament, try cross-country skiing, and enjoy the Smore-cuterie over the campfire! More information here.