Closing churches when the pandemic hit was easy — nobody had a choice in the matter. What’s harder is reopening. That’s one of the things leaders of Canada’s four largest Mennonite conferences are finding as the country begins to emerge from lockdowns due to COVID-19.
Hurricane Hanna brought added misery to a community devastated by COVID-19 on July 25 when it hit South Texas and Mexico. For New Life Christian Center in San Benito, Texas, the damage served as inspiration to keep praying and assisting neighbors.
Positive COVID-19 cases of Eastern Mennonite University student leaders and potential exposure of student and resident life staff have delayed residential move-in plans.
LITITZ, Pa. — In the wake of a powerful Aug. 10-11 derecho — a straight-line windstorm — that tore through the Midwest, Early Response Teams from Mennonite Disaster Service are helping people clean up, remove damaged trees and cope with feelings of isolation. As of Aug. 19, power still had not been restored in much of the state.
Bethel College in North Newton, Kan., announced Aug. 16 a cluster of COVID-19 cases was identified among students and staff. The Harvey County Health Department confirmed at least 50 cases — 43 students and seven staff — out of about 500 people tested.
