In carrying out our responsibilities, we have tried to remain true to the fundamental principles that guide our mission. Important Mennonite thinkers such as Calvin E. Shenk (Who Do You Say That I Am? Christians Encounter Other Religions), Rodney Clapp, (A Peculiar People: The Church as Culture in a Post-Christian Society), Philip Yancey (Context), and Susan Classen (Communion With Life: An Open Window) have tried to put into words that which motivates us to serve "In the name of Christ". Here are some of their ideas.

• Witness to neighbors of other faiths must be characterized by solidarity, participation, and vulnerability.
• As recipients of God’s grace, we do not claim a privileged status for ourselves, only for Christ.
• Action in the service of others is an implicit witness to Christ.
• Our most important culture is the church. This means that in worship and serving we vigorously enflesh a restored and re-created world.
• Our stories of service are not unlike the parables of Jesus. They hold the listener’s attention. They hold theological truth. They are a template of Jesus’ life on earth.

What does it mean to live my life knowing that nothing I can do will ever be enough? I pray for the grace to live immersed in life and death, and to tap an energy source that’s deeper than seeing the results I had hoped for.

"I invite you to join in MCC BC’s ministry of compassion in sharing joy with people everywhere. In the midst of a hurting world Christians find much joy as they respond in love and generosity to others in need." (Ron Mathies)

John Wiens, Chair
Executive Committee

Chair: John Wiens
Vice: Dave Loewen
Secretary: Helen Rose Pauls
Treasurer: Mark Sawatzky

Peter Bartel
Mark Charlton
Werner Froese
Hedie Hintz
Phil Manuel
Rick Redekop
Christy Sawatzky
Ernie Schmidt
Donna Stewart
Hugo Unger