Called to Mexico: Bringing Hope and Literacy to the Old Colony Mennonites

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TitleCalled to Mexico: Bringing Hope and Literacy to the Old Colony Mennonites
NotesThis book gives you a glimpse of who the Old Colony Mennonites are and insight into their distinctive culture. It is also the story of how they asked the Amish for help in upgrading their schools.

You can follow Amish and Old Order Mennonite teachers as they leave the comforts of home and travel to the deserts of northern Mexico. Adjusting to a different culture and communicating in High German are only a start to the obstacles they face. the daily challenges are overwhelming at times, but the rewards give them courage to continue. with their help young children are learning to read. Many of these children now can read the Bible at home to their parents who can't read it themselves. there is a different outlook for the future. Instead of despair there is hope.

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TypeBook/Print Resource   PublisherOld colony Mennonite Support
LanguageEnglish   Year2011
AudienceAdult   Call ID
Length408 pages    
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