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[BethAH@mbm.org]

October 18, 2000
Beth Hawn
Communications Coordinator
Mennonite Board of Missions
phone (219) 294-7523
fax (219) 294-8669
<www.MBM.org>

October 18, 2000

MBM offers scholarships for urban leaders meeting

ELKHART, Ind. (MBM) � The Evangelism and Church Development
department of Mennonite Board of Missions will grant $400
scholarships to 20 applicants who wish to attend the Nov. 14-15
Urban Leaders Network meeting at First Presbyterian Church in
Flushing, N.Y.

The annual gathering brings together urban church leaders from
across North America for worship, study and discussion.  This
year�s meeting, �Developing a Contemporary Anabaptist Theology of
the City,� features a keynote address by Myron Augsburger.

Participants will also examine three case studies and share in
worship led by Mark Perri, pastor of Immanuel Mennonite Church, a
Mennonite congregation that meets at First Presbyterian Church.

The scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served
basis.  Contact Becky Tyson in the Evangelism and Church
Development department of MBM for more information about the
scholarships or to register for the event (219-294-7523 or
BeckyKT@MBM.org).  Registrations will be accepted until Oct. 30.

A variety of accommodations are available, including budget
lodging with Street Life Ministries, located one block from the
church.  The meeting will be held in conjunction with a Nov.
15-19 gathering of the Christian Community Development
Association.

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MBM Staff