January 2025 Issue Archives | Page 4 of 5

Going back to the well

The central tourist attraction in Greensburg, Kan., is The Big Well. It’s the world’s largest hand-dug well. When the town was founded in the late

Brad Roth | For Anabaptist World

December 24, 2024

European activities highlight 500 years of Anabaptism

Events celebrating the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism are planned in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands throughout 2025.

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December 24, 2024

Theodore Lee “Ted” Pankratz

Theodore Lee “Ted” Pankratz, 92, died Nov. 17, 2024, in Hutchinson, Kan. He was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Van Nuys, Calif., to Theodore Roosevelt

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Ruth Fireoved Marino

Ruth Fireoved Marino, 77, died following an auto accident Nov. 19, 2024, in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. She was a school psychologist, mentor, historic preservationist, humble

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Dorothea Janzen

Dorothea “Dotty” (Wirth) Janzen, 94, died Dec. 12, 2024, at Kidron Bethel Village Health Care Center in North Newton, Kan. She was born to Fred

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Uplifting and encouraging

The December issue was uplifting, encouraging and broadminded. I grew up Mennonite, and while my husband and I now belong to a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Anabaptist World

December 23, 2024

All will be given, in plentiful portions

While communing with God this morning, I caught myself anxiously praying about all that has been staring me down and spinning me silly. That’s when

Jenny Gehman | For Anabaptist World

December 23, 2024

When I feel the most Mennonite

I did not grow up in the Mennonite tradition. I joined after I had graduated from Bethel College. Recently I have been reflecting on what

Jerrell Williams | For Anabaptist World

December 23, 2024

What I learned from Helene

The water coming out of the taps is now potable. For those who haven’t needed to know what that means: You can drink it. On

Sarah Kehrberg | For Anabaptist World

December 23, 2024

500 years of powerless politics

The election of donald trump was a victory for Christian nationalists who aspire to make the United States a Christian nation and codify their values

Jonny Rashid | For Anabaptist World

December 23, 2024