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Barrett, Lois Yvonne was born on November 9, 1947 in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Hugh Preston and Audrey Lucille (Wilson) Barrett.
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Series: Peace and Justice (Book 1) Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Herald Press (PA) (August 1987) Language: English ISBN-10: 0836134478 ISBN-13: 978-0836134476 Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces
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Doing What is Right: Peace and Justice Series "Do justice and love mercy," the ancient Hebrew prophet Micah once said. His call still rings out across our world with authority. Author Lois Barrett examines the meaning of justice and mercy in the context of relationships. What does it mean to live in right relationships? What does it mean to work for justice in a world filled with injustice? Explore with her how a community of faith provides a basis for right relationships with self, others, and God. This biblical view of justice goes beyond fairness in the punishment of evildoers. It means reconciliation and healing. "Biblical justice does not favor the rich," she states. "Nor does it even try to treat everyone the same...It has a special concern for the poor and the oppressed." Barrett calls the faith community to work for justice both within and without the church. After tracing the idea of justice in the Old Testament era, she turns to Jesus and the New Testament for insights on how to carry out such a healing ministry.
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Barrett, Lois Yvonne was born on November 9, 1947 in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Hugh Preston and Audrey Lucille (Wilson) Barrett.
Bachelor, University Oklahoma, 1969. Master of Divinity, Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, Union Graduate School, 1992.
Association editor, The Mennonite, Newton, Kansas, 1971-1977;
editor, The House Church newsletter, Wichita, Kansas, 1978-1980, 83-85;
instructor, Great Plains Seminary Education Progressive, North Newton, Kansas, 1985, 90, 92;
co-pastor, Mennonite Church of the Servant, Wichita, Kansas, 1983-1992;
executive secretary Commission Home Ministries, General Conference Mennonite Church, Newton, since 1992. Member executive county Institute Mennonite Studies, Elkhart, Indiana, since 1983. Member ecumenical peace theology working group Mennonite Center Committee, Akron, Pennsylvania, 1988-1992.
Writer Inter-Mennonite Confession of Faith committee, 1988-1995. Editorial committee Mennonite Encyclopedia V, 1985-1987.
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(Book by Barrett, Lois)
Convener Churches United for Peacemaking, Wichita, 1986, 88-89, board directors, 1983-1990. President Midtown Citizens Association, 1977-1978. Member Citizens Participation Organisation, 1977-1980.
Member American Academy Religion, American Society Church History, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Thomas Bruce Mierau, June 26, 1977. Children: Barbara, Susanna, John.
