Learning of immigrants’ experiences inspires young adults’ interest in future service
In less than a minute, a tornado devastated Wellacrest Farms, the largest dairy farm in New Jersey. Among those who helped restore the farm were Amish from Lancaster County, Pa., who helped rebuild the barn.
Former district conference leader Gary Wall’s ties to the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches are in jeopardy after a restoration process fell apart due to his lack of cooperation.
Even though the calendar year begins in January, I associate new beginnings with the fall. New academic years have begun, and big transitions are happening.
I loved the prayer on the cover of the Aug. 26 issue: “God save the Earth.” Author Steve Thomas notes that, “Yes, we must pray, but we must act. And now.”
Cheers for Sarah Kehrberg’s Aug. 26 column (“Who are we to play God?”) supporting birth control.
