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This book addresses the personal and justice issues encountered after a violent act. Derksen, whose daughter was murdered, writes especially for victims of crime, their friends and family and service providers.

Copyright 2003.

Later she joined a support group of other parents of murdered children where it became obvious that forgiveness was considered an "F" word. Since, she has teamed with Sunday school teachers, pastors, and counselors in the Winnipeg, Manitoba area to explore how storytelling can become a method and the message of moving toward forgiveness of others.

In this study guide, Wilma L Derksen, Tym Elias, and Brenda Suderman share a seven- session tested approach on storytelling. This is a vital resource for persons in classes, study groups, and congregations who wish to take steps toward forgiveness.

Copyright 2005 Herald Press.

Noted writers from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America tackle such questions. Drawing on rich traditions and experiences, they ponder peacemaking in local and global settings through stories of real people and their work. Stories like these can anchor us in the life of the church as it is experienced, through times of hope and optimism as well as through fears and crises. This is practical peacemaking at work.

Today the emphasis is on the need to build a just peace in direct and tangible ways. The large issues and threats are still with us, but our response is led by the stories of communities mobilizing to resolve problems through immediate and direct participation.

It contains the final version of the statement on violence that was discussed at the Mennonite Church and General Conference Mennonite Church conventions in 1997, along with a six-session study guide by Lois Barrett. along with a list of resources, it also includes true stories of Mennonites who have dealt with different forms of violence. The study, designed for participants and leaders alike, will help you: reflect on your own experience with violence; consider what the Bible says; plan possible learning outcomes; and take action.

Copyright 1998.

Copyright 2004 Herald Press.