The television commentators analyzed the deep split among Americans that the inauguration events symbolized. But there were also the gaps between rhetoric and action on both sides. Several MVSers who took part in the protests came away feeling that the distance between the rhetoric of justice for all in the election and some protestor's actions was disturbing as well. So it's important for us to hold Bush to his campaign statements, important to challenge his policies if we disagree with them. Returning to the MVS house after the parade, the MVS motto caught my eye.
Faith is as faith does.
Mennonite Voluntary Service is a joint program of the Commission on Home Ministries of the General Conference Mennonite Church and Mennonite Board of Missions of the Mennonite Church.