Articles : Aug. 1, 2011
Editorial
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Transformed and reconciled
Ten years ago, the word was transformation. Some liked it better than merger, because a union of the Mennonite Church and General Conference Mennonite Church was supposed to be more than a new structure. The future church could be better than those of the past, if members and leaders would let God mold and change them.
Feature
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New health-care group created
LAURELVILLE, Pa. — When Kristen Metzler-Wilson of Nelsonville, Ohio, arrived at the annual convention of Mennonite Medical Association and Mennonite Nurses Association, her name tag designation, “guest,” reflected how she felt — like a stranger.
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MB congregation among those helped by MDS after flood in North Dakota
MINOT, N.D. — Members of Bible Fellowship Church, a Mennonite Brethren congregation, were astounded by the height of the floodwater that ravaged their church building. They were even more amazed at the support offered by Mennonite Disaster Service.
Letters
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All God’s children
By Peter Zucconi
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Seeking evidence
Berry Friesen’s letter, “9/11 Questions” (July 4), is very interesting. On what evidence are these statements made? Surely, if you find his contentions credible, you will soon carry elaborations and further sources. If not, let’s close the door by inviting him to “either put up or shut up.”
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Clarity on anthem
Media coverage of the Goshen (Ind.) College national anthem story revealed a startling lack of appreciation among Mennonites about our community’s practices and history regarding national symbols. It at least demonstrated an inability to speak clearly and correctly about them by those speaking on our behalf.
News
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Amish population continues to grow, especially in New York
While many Anabaptist groups struggle to grow, the Amish continue their steady rise in numbers, bolstered by new settlements beyond traditional population centers.
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Young leaders gather to focus on mission, God’s call
MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. — Leonard Dow, pastor of Oxford Circle Mennonite Church in Philadelphia, recently challenged a group of young church leaders interested in mission to lead people along the Anabaptist path.
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Hidden treasures unearthed at MCC thrift shop
WINNIPEG, Man. — A thrift shop volunteer heard something rattling in what she thought was a Readers Digest condensed book.
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Five Amish killed in car crash in New York
BENTON, N.Y. — Five Amish were killed July 19 in upstate New York when a car trying to pass a slow-moving farm tractor collided head-on with their van.
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