Called to a ministry of reconciliation
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. - II Corinthians 5:18 Through alternative service workers in the Pax program, MCC began working in Nepal as part of the United Mission to Nepal more than 60 years ago. When the earthquake struck Nepal five years ago, MCC was prepared to help. Our Nepal team had longstanding partnerships with local organizations. Being on the ground meant we were able to help provide emergency relief quickly, with the generous support of our constituency. And we are still there. In the village of Nallu, in southern Lalitpur District, where I visited, 200 families are rebuilding their home thanks to the housing support they received from MCC. In 2020, our centennial year, our scripture theme is from II Corinthians 5. God reconciled us to himself through Christ, God gave us the ministry of reconciliation. From the early Pax workers to emergency