We've come this far by faith

In February 2020, as part of an MCC centennial celebration, Michelle Armster, executive director of MCC Central States, reflected on MCC’s 100 years of serving in the name of Christ and the theme of, “We’ve come this far by faith.” We invite you to experience her presentation, which is based on Hebrews 11.

The celebration was held at Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, a location central to MCC’s story. In July of 1920, five men gathered at P.C. Hiebert's home, which stood where Tabor College is today, to work at finding a way to ease the suffering of their friends and family in southern Russia (present-day Ukraine). Each was representing a different Mennonite or Mennonite Brethren group. Their various differences were set aside for the greater good and they quickly organized with folks in Elkhart, Indiana, where MCC began later in July 1920. (Top photo: Michelle Armster speaks during the Feb. 29 event. MCC photo/Michael Klaassen)