Articles : May 25, 2009
Congregations
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Easter baskets and baptisms
We hosted community meals and services on Wednesdays during Lent, which included representation from Lutherans, Catholics, Methodists and Baptists.
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Music and MASCAR
A service titled “And All Who Live in It” was presented on March 1 by the Kenya Mission Team from Stumptown and Mellinger Mennonite churches.
Editorial
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Lessons of decades spent in the city
Though it is only a two-hour drive between rural Lancaster County, Pa., and Washington, D.C., straddling the two cultures and landscapes is a challenge.
Feature
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Many cultures, many leaders
MIAMI — Unity Pentecostal Church of God speaks three earthly languages in addition to some heavenly ones.
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Young adults serve, learn in other lands
STRASBOURG, France — Passionate Ncube wanted to see the world outside of his country, Zimbabwe, and experience new things.
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Playing preacher
GOSHEN, Ind. — On Sunday mornings at Waterford Mennonite Church, Colin Berkey often sits on his grandfather’s knee, watching what is going on around him.
Letters
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Sin and Scripture
On the issue of church membership and homosexuality, we sometimes overlook the motivation of a “sinner’s” heart. While all have sinned, that does not excuse the continued practice of unchristian behavior.
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Acceptance and inclusion
In accord with Kauffman, I too commend the pastors who penned the open letter on the exclusion of homosexuals. I have been closely associated with the Mennonite churches since 2001, and I have a great respect for their understanding of many aspects of Scripture. However, I draw the line at not accepting gays and lesbians. I would think that if anyone would appreciate acceptance and inclusion it would be Anabaptists, after their own history in Europe of being persecuted.
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Better eating
The recent PBS documentary Poisoned Waters presented a strong case that the runoff from the waste generated by factory-oriented chicken farms around the Chesapeake Bay is leading to terrible pollution problems, ruining the bay for fish and plant life. Factory farming of other animals such as pigs and cattle is creating the same problems in many areas of our country.
News
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What is this place?
DENVER — Mennonite mission leaders from across the country gathered May 2-4 to discuss what it means to be a missional church in today’s culture.
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