Articles : Feb. 14, 2011
Congregations
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Pastor operates farmers market stand
Pastor Scott Landes envisioned having a stand at Zern’s Farmers Market, which is open Friday and Saturday every week. With the help of a few neighboring churches, he has been operating this for some time. After learning to know the other stand owners, he invited all stand operators to a dinner at Gilbertville Fire House. This is planned for once a month.
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Egypt as part of the story of God’s people
On Jan. 6 we celebrated the Dia de los Reyes, the Day of the Three Kings, which is Epiphany. A group of about 40-50 gathered to share Hispanic food.
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Church member releases CD
The Blues Brethren conducted a benefit concert for the Victim-Offender Reconciliation Program of Denver on Dec. 4, raising $6,500.
Editorial
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A guest at the National Prayer Breakfast
The National Prayer Breakfast is based on broad inclusivity, inviting “individuals of various nationalities, religions and political orientation in the power of prayer.” So at this year’s breakfast on Feb. 3, why was an interfaith prayer for world peace so controversial?
Feature
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New pool needed — and fast
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Swimming at Camp Mennoscah was a saving grace during hot summers, Nora Miller of Newton remembers.
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Water cisterns make life better
DURANGO COLONY, Bolivia — Life just got a lot easier for Peter and Aganethe Bergen and their nine children.
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Couple tell how to be Christian after Christendom
What does it mean to be a Christian in a post-Christendom era — a time when society no longer supports or promotes Christianity?
Letters
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End-of-life choices
My appreciation goes out to Celeste Kennel-Shank (Living Simply, Jan. 24). The sentiments expressed on end-of-life decisions should be carefully considered by Christians, especially in light of Paul’s advice to the Philippians.
News
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Fewer churches leave MC USA
Withdrawals from Mennonite Church USA continue, but at a slower pace. Fourteen churches left the denomination in the past two years, according to a Mennonite Weekly Review survey of conference ministers.
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After a crisis, Franconia hires executive minister
HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. — After experiencing what conference officials described as “a crisis of leadership,” Franconia Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA has named Ertell M. Whigham Jr. as executive minister.
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