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12 the Crisis in Church Web Site Design 14 Mercy,Not Retribution www.TheMennonite.org September 6, 2005 Page 8 12 The crisis in church Web site design 14 Mercy, not retribution 18 When is a rock concert just a rock concert? 32 In the elements GRACE AND TRUTH Jesus, the only hope in the storm here are times for individuals, families, com- such as Sept. 11, 2001, urban and worldwide vio- munities (faith and geographic) and nations lence with disregard for the sanctity life, as well as T when the focus needs to be narrowed. This increased polarization and division in the church of narrowing may be necessary in some cases for sur- Jesus Christ—even the peace churches. However, vival. In other cases it is necessary for continuance there is hope and good news from on high. of life, as it is known. For the ancient Israelites the In Isaiah 59:19 it is written, “For he will come failure to focus on and follow God’s instructions led like a pent-up stream that the wind of the Lord to 40 years of wandering. Later the people of Israel drives on.” In Matthew 17:5 and Mark 9:7 it is again ignored the prophetic calls for focus and fol- indicated that God spoke and said, “This is my Son, low-through on God’s instruction and were exiled the Beloved; with him I am well please; listen to from the land. For the leaders and people of him!” Jerusalem at the time of the ministry of Jesus, the In light of the above, isn’t it reasonable to say failure to focus and accept his message and offer of that the Lord Jesus and his words make up the peace led to Jerusalem’s destruction and another standard that needs to be lifted up by the Spirit of time of exile from the land. the Lord through those who call him Lord? Isn’t it Elaine Bryant is pastor of The current casting off of personal or social also reasonable to say that two commands or say- Englewood moral values on the left and right, respectively, mir- ings from him are keys for moving effectively Mennonite rors the time when Jesus lived and was crucified, toward justice with shalom and de-escalation of ver- Church in as well as the times of the pre-exile prophets. The bal and physical violence in the church and Chicago. biblical examples of consequences for failure to beyond? Those sayings are the Golden Rule heed prophetic warnings point to the possibility (Matthew 7:12) and the “new commandment” of that life- and well-being-threatening consequences John 13:34. Verbalization, attitudes and deeds could continue and escalate. inside and outside the church need to reflect those In light of the claims of the Bible—especially the two commands from the Lord. Gospels and the prophetic words about the Lord Tom Beutel, chair of the peace and justice com- Jesus being the One to hear and heed—there mittee of Gilead Mennonite Church in Chesterville, needs to be a narrowing or Ohio, wrote thoughts like those above in an Aug. increase of focus on the Lord 16 article in Peace Signs: “This idea of ‘beginning in The enemy has come into our Jesus and his words. According the church’ has been growing on me for some time. to Matthew 7:24-25, the Lord … The world is a mess. Humanity is fallen, broken, time in history like a flood. himself said, “Everyone then who [and] in need of redemption. But in many ways, so hears these words of mine and is the church! … we must strive, [as] led by the acts on them will be like a wise Spirit, to obey everything” the Lord has command- man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the ed. “By doing so, God will be glorified and our wit- floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that ness will have integrity.” house, but it did not fall, because it had been found- If ever there was a time for more intentionality ed on rock.” about narrowing the focus to Jesus and following Brothers and sisters, these are stormy times, through on his words, this is it. Words from a song indeed. The enemy has come into our time in histo- by Fernando Ortega give the reason: “Jesus! … ry like a flood. Consider events and manifestations The only hope in the storm.” TM TheMennonite Vol. 8, No. 17, September 6, 2005 The Mennonite is the official publication of Mennonite Church USA. Our mission is to help readers glorify God, grow in faith and become agents of Editor: Everett J. Thomas Offices: healing and hope in the world. The Mennonite (ISSN 1522-7766) is normal- [email protected] 1700 S. Main St. ly published on the first and third Tuesdays of each month by the board Goshen, IN 46526-4794 for The Mennonite, Inc. Periodical postage paid at Scottdale, PA 15683- Associate Editor: Gordon Houser 1999. Canada Post international publications mail sales agreement no. [email protected] phone: 800-790-2498 fax: 574-535-6050 40033185, GST no. R122192453. Subscription rates: $41.95 (U.S.) per year. Advertising Coordinator: Kristene Miller Group rates available. Scripture references are from the New Revised [email protected] Standard Version unless otherwise noted. The views expressed in this pub- Circulation Manager: Rebecca Helmuth 722 Main St., P.O. Box 347 Newton, KS 67114 lication do not necessarily represent the official positions of Mennonite [email protected] phone: 866-866-2872 Church USA, The Mennonite, or the board for The Mennonite, Inc. Editorial Assistant: Nora Miller fax: 316-283-0454 Design: Dee Birkey Postmaster Send form 3579 to: Cover and page 8: images, iStockphoto; photo Web site The Mennonite illustration, Dee Birkey www.TheMennonite.org 1700 S. Main St. Goshen, IN 46526 2 TheMennonite September 6,2005 CONTENTS 7 6 8 Crossing borders Stories of crossing spiritual, economic, linguistic, cultural and national borders—Lisa Weaver 12 The crisis in church Web site design How congregations can improve their Web site design—David Gillaspey 14 Mercy, not retribution Salvation of and in the Old Testament—Ted Grimsrud 21 19 Anniversary service brings reconciliation ‘Momentous healing’ leaves Brazilian Mennonite church leaders rejoicing.—Lynda Hollinger-Janzen 20 Mennonite chaplain in prison ministry —Brian Schlabach 21 MCC ends 33-year program in Philippines —Earl Martin 22 Partners to create online encyclopedia —Sam Steiner 23 Panel reviews Lutheran condemnations 15 DEPARTMENTS 2 Grace and truth Jesus, the only hope in the storm—Elaine Bryant 4 Readers say 6 News digest 18 Speaking out When is a rock concert just a rock concert?—Alan Stucky 24 For the record 29 Resources 30 ACHE Medical malpractice litigation—Joseph Kotva and Timothy Jost 32 Editorial In the elements—Gordon Houser September 6,2005 TheMennonite 3 READERS SAY Speaking to government our congregations members who have diverse call- I agree with John D. Roth (“A Deep Pastoral ings as to what constitutes faithful witness to Jesus Concern,” Aug. 9) that we as the church have Christ. allowed politics to drive us into division. I also If the current discussion continues as is, some agree with J. Daryl Byler (“Why Mennonite who have been gifted with a potent sense of Church USA Should Speak to Government,” Aug. urgency to be actively involved in larger peace and This publication wel- 9) that we need to be a voice for those who have no justice issues may rightly feel frustrated and comes your letters, either about our con- choice. However, for a people who like to herald a squelched by a churchwide call for a moratorium tent or about issues third way, I fail to see a third way reflected in either on political affiliations. Others—with valid pastoral facing the Mennonite Church USA. Please of these proposals for political involvement. concerns and a more local awareness—may feel keep your letters I propose a third way of relating to political pressured and intimidated by the sheer loftiness brief—one or two paragraphs—and issues. Why don’t we as Mennonites sign a letter of and moral power of a churchwide call to prophetic about one subject petition to Osama Bin Laden, Al Qaeda, Zarqawi statements and actions. What if the church could only. We reserve the right to edit for and anyone else who our country labels as ene- frame these discussions along the lines of “Menno- length and clarity. mies. This letter would express our desire to not nites may or can … (fill in perspective),” rather Publication is also subject to space limi- view them as enemies, let them know of our than “should”? Both prophetic and pastoral gifts are tations. Send to prayers for them and seek to open a dialogue to from God and are needed among us and through Letters@TheMenno- nite.org or mail to understand more clearly their hatred toward us. us to the world.—Randy Good, Taftsville, Vt. Readers Say, The This would be a step of faith with risks as we Mennonite, 1700 S. Main St., Goshen, IN would have no idea of the outcomes. As a people I agree with J. Daryl Byler that Mennonites should 46526-4794. Please who believe we are called to love our enemies and speak to government. I am uneasy with John Roth’s include your name and address. We will be ministers of reconciliation, can’t we agree that proposal of a five-year sabbatical from politics. I not print letters sent this is what we’re called to do, regardless of respect Roth and his concern about the deep politi- anonymously, though we may withhold whether we’re political or apolitical?—David Powell, cal divisions within the church, but if unity is names at our discre- Waynesboro, Va.
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