Churches meet despite safety concerns.Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (ENI)--Undeterred by reports of political violence, more than 6,500 members of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches The Brethren in Christ Church (often abbreviated BIC) is an Anabaptist Christian denomination with roots in the Mennonite church, pietism, and Wesleyan holiness. They have also been known as River Brethren and River Mennonites. from around the world assembled in mid-August for the 14th Mennonite World Assembly Gathered. The assembly takes place every six or seven years. The theme was This Sharing in Suffering and Joy. "This year's theme was perfectly chosen," Larry Miller Larry Miller is the name of several notable people:
midmost of their suffering." The Bulawayo meeting had previously been put in doubt because some delegates feared for their safety in Zimbabwe due to the politically-motivated violence which has plagued the country in recent years, mainly directed against individuals and organizations perceived to be opponents of the government. The Mennonite World Conference represents 87 Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Brethren in Christ: see River Brethren. national churches from 48 countries on five continents. There are more than 1.2 million Mennonites and Brethren in the world, more than half in Africa, Asia and Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. . |
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