The Way We Chose
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For many considered high-risk for Covid-19, this past year has been a constant stressor. With the vaccine, we have the opportunity to address and fix this problem.
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To Rejoice with Those who Mourn
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For those dealing with infertility, this time of year is difficult. There are wisdoms that help, all the same.
Read MoreWaste Management
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Jeff Thiessen shares of the importance of good waste management when it comes to the healthy functioning of the body of Christ.
Read MoreHow Is This One Going To Go?
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We have entered another lockdown. As we head into it, let’s ask ourselves, “How do we want this time to go?”
Read MoreThe North Norfolk Foundation - Get to Know Our Town
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In this new series, we interview Ron Sawatzky of the North Norfolk Foundation to find out why they are an organization to know if you are wanting to plug into the community.
Read MoreWhy Do You Read Your Bible, Bethany?
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This week, our series continues with Bethany Sawatzky answering the question, “Why Do You Read Your Bible?”
Read MoreWhy Do you Read Your Bible?
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In this first installment of an ongoing series on “why we read out bibles”, MEMC member Linden Guenther shares with us his thoughts.
Read MoreLike Trees Planted by the Water
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Groves of trees are constantly changing and renewing themselves in order to remain the same. This week, Jeff Thiessen tells us how the church is in many ways similar.
Read MoreLessons I have learned About Prayer with Evelyn Rodgers
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This week, Evelyn Rodgers shares with us four lessons she has learned about prayer over her life; lessons we can all grow from hearing.
Read MoreAdvent is a Season of Waiting and Thank You From the Rodgers
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In this post, we have two items. First Shannon Doerksen writes a piece on the relevance of Advent in 2020 in light of Covid restrictions. Then Evelyn Rodgers shares a thank you from her family following the passing of her husband, George.
Read MoreThe Living Word of God
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There is power in reading the Bible! This week Evelyn Rodgers explorer the importance of spending time in the Word, exhorting us to do likewise.
Read MoreHand Sanitizer as Worship
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As a church, we eat together, talk together and even wash each other in practices like foot-washing and baptism. In light of the pandemic, why don’t we take hand sanitizing as one of the ordinances of the church?
Read MoreUnforgiveness – Cancer of the Soul
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This week, Evelyn Rodgers outlines for us the problems that unforgiveness causes in our lives, as well as the lives of the church, and then tells us how with God we can tackle this issue head-on.
Read MoreWhat do we eat?
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Jeff Thiessen continues on to explore what we as a church should ruminate on, looking at Isaiah 58 for a grounding as we look forward.
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Lord You Were There
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This week, Evelyn Rodgers writes about how God taught her to place things in His hands for the best results. This article is reprinted with permission from The Messenger, the publication of the EMC.
Read MoreAdding or Subtracting
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This week, Jeff Thiessen begins a conversation of what should be a part of the church, and which should be whittled away for the health of the congregation.
Read MoreRemembering Erdman by Jeff Thiessen
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In light of the recent passing of Erdman (Ed) Sawatzky, Jeff Thiessen reflects on the impact this man had on who he is today.
Read MoreCalled to be Reconciled
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The Mennonites have a history of wronging others through no fault of their own. In this post, we talk about how this lack of fault does not absolve us from needing to work to set things right.
Read MoreFor When You Don't Know What to Say
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Shannon Doerksen talks about what to do when you find yourself in a position where you don’t know what to say.
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