Sharon Lee Ratzlaff Nov 12, 2009
The funeral was held Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Bethany Mennonite Church, Freeman, with burial in the Schartner Cemetery, rural Marion, S.D. ... In 1967 Sharon became a member of the Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman where she was an active member, serving in the areas of Sunday school, Christian education, council and music. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Sarah Glanzer Nov 12, 2009
The funeral was held Friday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Neu Hutterthal Mennonite Church with Rev. Ken Ontjes officiating. Organist was Jeanette Hofer and pianist was Kay Bjorkman with special music by Darrell and Carlyn Hofer. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Delpha Graber Nov 12, 2009
A memorial service and interment was held Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Free-man, S.D. ... Upon confession of her faith, she was baptized and joined the Salem Mennonite Church ... She found great fulfillment working many years as the activity director at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Kurdish Defendants Find Support in Town's Clasp Nov 12, 2009
"These are men who were trying to do good things and who were good citizens and who were reaching out to needy people," said Michael Medley, an associate English professor at Harrisonburg's Eastern Mennonite University, who has helped drum up support for the defendants ... Mennonite churches abound, and the lone mosque is just a few years old. (Yahoo News -- Kurdish Issues)
Lila Wollmann Nov 12, 2009
They attended Zion Mennonite Church in Bridgewater where she was baptized in 1955. She attended school in Bridgewater and graduated from high school in 1959. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Michelle Renee (Miller) Omic Nov 12, 2009
She was born June 12, 1971, in Iowa City to Don L. and Isy (Vander Werf) Miller of Elkhart, IN. She graduated from Iowa Mennonite School in 1989, and Goshen College in 1993, receiving a degree in elementary education. She also held an associates degree in accounting. (Kalona News, IA)
CSU applications rise for '10 Nov 11, 2009
Enrollment stands at 2,649 students -- 272 more than last year, an increase of 11%, said Stephen Varvis, vice president for enrollment management at the Mennonite Brethren-affiliated university in southeast Fresno. Officials aimed to enroll about 2,500 students this fall but were happy to surpass that goal. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
MARIE MAY SCHMIDT - 83 - GOLTRY, OK Nov 8, 2009
Funeral services for Marie May Schmidt, 83, will be Monday, November 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Church of God in Christ Mennonite in Goltry with Patrick Koehn officiating. Burial will be at Karoma Cemetery east of Goltry with arrangements by Lanman Funeral home, Inc. of Helena. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Deportation is often both a beginning and an end for many illegal immigrants Nov 8, 2009
And Mr. Cruz, who became a devout Christian during his time in prison, plans to continue his religious studies and spread the word of God as a Mennonite missionary in his homeland. Searching for a new life. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Churches will give help to thousands Nov 7, 2009
About a dozen church choirs, including the Central Valley Seventh-day Adventist Filipino Church, Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno and College Community Mennonite Church, will focus on the event's theme: "We are one voice and we are singing." ... Lynn Jost was installed as president of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary at a recent installation service at North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church. (Fresno Bee)
Lerdal was on, the Crusaders were off (5) Nov 6, 2009
HTC had breezed through its tournament contests, while New London went five games in the previous two; including coming from down 2-0 against Iowa Mennonite last Friday night. "Our game with IMS helped us tremendously," New London coach Maureen Heath said. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Iowa Mennonite men, State Cross Country Champs Nov 5, 2009
Kalona News - Iowa Mennonite men, State Cross Country Champs ... Iowa Mennonite men, State Cross Country Champs By: Tim Groff 11/05/2009 ... Iowa Mennonite Boys Results: Bill Spencer - 16:26 (1st) Truman Shetler - 16:51 (6th) Seth Miller - 17:49 (20th) Ben Wyse - 17:53 (22nd) Drew Powell - 17:58 (24th) Kyle Miller - 18:43 (54th) Cody Miller 19:12 (66th). (Kalona News, IA)
Leona Miller Nov 5, 2009
Leona was a member of the Wellman Mennonite Church, and was active in the women's sewing ... Graveside Service were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery; followed by a Memorial Service at 3p ... m. at the Wellman Mennonite Church. (Kalona News, IA)
Grant to help Amish, Mennonites reduce pesticides Nov 5, 2009
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The University of Missouri Extension has received federal funding to help Amish and Mennonite produce growers reduce the use of high-risk pesticides ... says the 51,158 grant will help build on Missouri Extension's earlier work with Amish and Mennonite growers. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
GH-WH runners compete at state Nov 4, 2009
Other team champions at state Saturday were Iowa Mennonite in Class 1A Boys, Nodaway Valley in Class 1A Girls, Spirit Lake in 2A Boys and Union-Laporte City in 2A Girls. In the Class 4A boys race, Burlington won the state title while in the girls Class 4A race, Dowling Catholic was the state champion. (Forest City Summit, IO)
State cross country: Wilton boys capture third in Class 2A Nov 3, 2009
The area s top finisher was Wapello s Chase Moser in Class 1A. Moser finished fifth in 16 minutes, 48 seconds 22 seconds behind champion Bill Spencer of Iowa Mennonite. I started out slower and farther back, Moser said, but I made up some time. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
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Top 10 teams Iowa Mennonite 71, BCLUW 98, Tipton 111, Woodbine 146, Council Bluffs St. Albert 157, Central Elkader 185, St. Edmond 195, South O Brien 214, Logan-Magnolia 235, Laurens-Marathon 235. Nashua-Plainfield 10. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Local field hockey teams sent to D3 consolations Nov 1, 2009
No. 12 Lancaster Mennonite 4, No. 21 Lancaster Country Day 0 ... No. 12 Lancaster Mennonite 3, No. 5 Greenwood 0 ... No. 12 Lancaster Mennonite 3, No. 20 Milton Hershey 0. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bible verse memory pays off for youths Oct 31, 2009
has written the book "Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home" (Henry Holt, $22). She graduated from Fresno Pacific University in 1984. (Fresno Bee)
Prepare for Christmas -- the Amish way Oct 31, 2009
With Christmas just around the corner, Sicily Yoder, Amish chef, TV host and author, will share these Old Order Amish and Mennonite Christmas customs that will help prepare everyone for the coming holiday season ... Yoder has lived in Old Order Amish and Mennonite communities and maintains close Amish and Mennonite friends in several states and Canada. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Christian Council not police force of churches - Rev. Frimpong-Manso Oct 30, 2009
Others members are Ghana Baptist Convention, Ghana Mennonite Church, Greek Orthodox Church (Patriarchate of Alexandria), Methodist Church, Ghana; Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Religious Society of Friends Salvation Army and two associations -Young Men's Christian Association, and Young Women's Christian Association. Speaking on: "The dynamics of ecumenical relations within the Church," Rev. Canon Prof. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Herd's Pope comes back to finish third Oct 29, 2009
Lancaster Mennonite (86) and Milton Hershey (131) earned the last two team spots for states ... Lancaster Mennonite 86; 3. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 29, 2009
while there Jim and his mother enjoyed their favorite Mennonite treats, shoe-fl pie for Jim and strawberry jam for Mrs. Kirk. g. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Learn about Iran Oct 29, 2009
The Shellenbergers lived in Iran as Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) volunteers from 2001-2004 ... The gathering will be at the Kalona Mennonite Church, 902 6th St., Kalona. (Kalona News, IA)
Mildred Yoder Oct 29, 2009
Funeral services were held Monday October 26, at the Fairview Mennonite Church in Kalona. Burial was in the Fairview Mennonite Cemetery in Kalona. (Kalona News, IA)
CV's Leigha Anderson wins second-straight District 3 Class AAA Cross Country Championship Oct 29, 2009
Lancaster Mennonite 175; 8. ELCO 186; 9. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Fresno Pacific tuition holds steady Oct 28, 2009
It is the first time in 25 years that the small, Mennonite Brethren-affiliated university in southeast Fresno hasnt raised rates. The Board of Trustees voted to maintain annual tuition at $23,640 for full-time students in the traditional undergraduate program. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Class 1A cross country: Mosers pace Wapello boys to state berth Oct 28, 2009
He was nine seconds behind Iowa Mennonite s Bill Spencer ... Iowa Mennonite 44; 2. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
EUGENE W. SEACHRIS - 90 - BUHLER, KS Oct 28, 2009
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2009, at Buhler Mennonite Church with Pastor Bob Drake and Joshua Seachris presiding. Burial will follow in Buhler Municipal Cemetery with military rites conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Lucille Graber Walter Oct 28, 2009
Through the years, she was an active member of Bethany Mennonite Church where she enjoyed singing in the church choir ... The memorial service was held Saturday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. at Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman with Rev. Shane VanMeveren officiating ... Interment was in the Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Dale Paul Tschetter Oct 28, 2009
The funeral was held Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Mennonite Church of Bridgewater. Rev. Melvin Koehn officiated with Frieda Wollmann as organist. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Rose Tieszen Oct 28, 2009
She was a member of the Bethesda Mennonite Church and was involved in Christ Coworkers. Since July of 2008 she has been a resident of the Tieszen Home. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Armando Dehogues 1925 - 2009 Oct 26, 2009
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Wellman Mennonite Cemetery in Wellman. A memorial fund has been established for Paws and More Animal Shelter in Washington Messages may be sent to the family at www. (Kalona News, IA)
Tickets on Sale for Wizard of Oz Oct 22, 2009
Reserved seating tickets are available for the three performances of The Wizard of Oz, set to be performed on the stage of Iowa Mennonite School's Celebration Hall. Show times are 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 8. (Kalona News, IA)
Barbara Miller 1929 - 2009 Oct 22, 2009
Services were held September 28, 2009 at Prairie Grove Mennonite Church in Buffalo, Missouri. Burial was in Plad Mennonite Cemetery in Tunas, Missouri ... She was a member of the Plad Mennonite Church. (Kalona News, IA)
Chapel Services at IMS Oct 22, 2009
Continuing with the theme of "The ECHO the World Needs to Hear", Iowa Mennonite School chapels challenge and motivate students to live out and share their faith ... Bel Canto Singers Wednesday - "Views of Faithfulness" Thursday - "Faithful to Others" For the week of October 26, the schedule includes: Monday - "Intro to Gentleness" Tuesday - no chapel, faculty in-service Wednesday - small groups Thursday - Daniel Martin, pastoral intern at Kalona Mennonite Church Friday - student involvement All... (Kalona News, IA)
Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday Oct 22, 2009
Saturday evening entertainment will be the Wellman Mennonite Worship Team ... Miscellaneous-Wilford Yoder Photography- Kalona Amish farm s, Bright Futures, Living Water Graphics, Max Cast, Rediger Service Center, 24-7 Fitness, Yotty's, Jim Hauth- golf items, Jim/Dave Yoder-Pioneer corn an seed, Progressive Grower Solutions- NK soybean seed, Pleasantview souvenir mugs- dated red, Good Used Hobart 20 qt Mixer (Model A 200-T) w/2 stainless bowls, wire whip e, Good Used Hobart Meat 12" Slicer (Model... (Kalona News, IA)
Iowa Mennonite volleyball advances past Tri-County Oct 22, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009. IMS libero Megan Haifley bumps the ball to her teammates during IMS' win over Tri-County on Monday evening, October 19, 2009. (Kalona News, IA)
Verlyn D. Wollmann Oct 22, 2009
Verlyn was baptized in the James River by his home and confirmed at the Salem Mennonite Church, rural Bridgewater, S.D. Veryln grew up on the farm north of Menno, S.D., attended elementary school in rural schools and attend high school in Menno. He graduated from the Reisch American School of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa in 1955. (Freeman Courier, SD)
New Voices: Rhoda Janzen Oct 22, 2009
The biggest misconception about Mennonites, author Rhoda Janzen says, is "that they are the Amish. Mennonites look and act and dress like most Americans." ... By Carol Memmott The bookMennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home by Rhoda Janzen (Henry Holt, $22) ... What it's about: After her husband of 15 years dumps her for a man he meets on the Internet, Janzen decides to spend four months with her conservative Mennonite parents in Fresno. (USA Today -- Life)
Evangeline Schmidt Oct 21, 2009
Eventually, she moved to the Salem Mennonite Home in Freeman until April of 2009 when her health forced her to move to Oakview Terrace ... The funeral was held Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church of Marion with Pastor Randel Maass officiating. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Lila Wollmann Oct 21, 2009
They attended Zion Mennonite Church in Bridgewater where she was baptized in 1955. She attended school in Bridgewater and graduated from high school in 1959. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Delpha Graber Oct 21, 2009
A memorial service and interment was held Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Free-man, S.D. ... Upon confession of her faith, she was baptized and joined the Salem Mennonite Church ... She found great fulfillment working many years as the activity director at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Edwin G. Tieszen Oct 21, 2009
He was baptized under the Bethesda Mennonite Church. Advertisement. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Norma Dannenbring Oct 21, 2009
Vicar James Sell officiated with Marie Rusche as organist and music by the Faith Mennonite Chorus. Casket bearers were her grandchildren. (Freeman Courier, SD)
'Refuse to lose': Columbus senior cross country runner has eyes on ultimate prize Oct 21, 2009
Sept. 1 at Iowa Mennonite 16:27 16:48 21 sec.. Sept. 5 at Central College 15:55 16:03 8 sec.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Sharon Lee Ratzlaff Oct 21, 2009
The funeral was held Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Bethany Mennonite Church, Freeman, with burial in the Schartner Cemetery, rural Marion, S.D. ... In 1967 Sharon became a member of the Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman where she was an active member, serving in the areas of Sunday school, Christian education, council and music. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Kurdish Defendants Find Support in Town's Clasp Oct 21, 2009
"These are men who were trying to do good things and who were good citizens and who were reaching out to needy people," said Michael Medley, an associate English professor at Harrisonburg's Eastern Mennonite University, who has helped drum up support for the defendants ... Mennonite churches abound, and the lone mosque is just a few years old. (Yahoo News -- Kurdish Issues)
Janice Marcella Halva Oct 21, 2009
Janice and her family attended Garden Park Mennonite Brethren Church for 40 years. Janice was very involved in the church and sang in the choir. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Details from an emotional trip to the Dan Snyder Memorial Arena Oct 20, 2009
And representative of the Mennonite faith. I m proud of their whole community. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rhoda Janzen: From Modern to Mennonite Oct 20, 2009
But unlike the average independence-minded freshman, Janzen was Mennonite a member of a small, strict Christian denomination with only 110,000 members in the U.S. She went on to earn a PhD from UCLA and become an English professor. But in 2006, at age 43, a personal crisis sent her back to her Mennonite roots in Fresno, Calif ... Janzen has written a new book about her unusual journey, Mennonite in a Little Black Dress (Henry Holt). (Time.com)
Hospital merger will strengthen both systems Oct 20, 2009
BroMenn's Board of Directors is elected by the Brokaw-Mennonite Association, with representatives from 83 area churches ... BroMenn itself is already the product of a merger: Brokaw Hospital and Mennonite Hospital joined together about 25 years ago. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Religion Calendar for the Erie area Oct 17, 2009
- BEAVERDAM MENNONITE CHURCH: International Gifts festival with items from fair-trade retailer Ten Thousand Villages, today, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 17721 Route 89, Corry. Call (814) 665-5465. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Men's ministry renovates house Oct 17, 2009
The Believer's Church Lecture Series at Fresno Pacific University will present free talks on the Mennonites in Poland. Peter J. Klassen, former history professor at Fresno Pacific, will speak on "Surprised by History" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary's Warkentin Memorial Prayer Chapel, 4824 E. Butler Ave. ... John J. Friesen, professor emeritus at Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg, will talk on "An Enduring Legacy: Polish Prussian Mennonites and the World... (Fresno Bee)
Prep cross country: Paulsen, Beavers run to Cedar Valley title Oct 17, 2009
Bill Spencer of Iowa Mennonite won the boys individual title in 14 minutes, 27 seconds ... Iowa Mennonite 134; 5. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Carlisle volleyball comes back against Trojans Oct 16, 2009
Lancaster Mennonite 3, Cumberland Valley 2. The Eagles got goals from Cam Alexander and Kevin Pink, but it wasnt enough to defeat Lancaster Mennonite on Thursday night. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Student editors at OR college apologize for satire Oct 16, 2009
Enrollment stands at 2,649 students -- 272 more than last year, an increase of 11%, said Stephen Varvis, vice president for enrollment management at the Mennonite Brethren-affiliated university in southeast Fresno. Officials aimed to enroll about 2,500 students this fall but were happy to surpass that goal. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
IMS wins SEISC CC Championship Oct 15, 2009
The Iowa Mennonite boys team won the South East Iowa Super Conference championship in a convincing fashion, outdistancing second place Columbus by 23 points ... Four Mennonite harriers earned all-conference honors by placing in the top 15 ... Iowa Mennonite girls results: The IMS girls team placed sixth out of eleven full teams at the South East Iowa Super Conference meet on October 8. (Kalona News, IA)
John D. Roth speaks at West Union Oct 15, 2009
D., will be the featured speaker at West Union Mennonite Church, 3253 305th St., Parnell, IA, on October 17 and 18 at the church's annual spiritual emphasis meetings ... Dr. Roth is Professor of History and Director of the Mennonite Historical Society Library at Goshen College as well as being editor of The Mennonite Quarterly Review ... Roth is the author of many publications including Practices: Mennonite Worship and Witness; Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be, and Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and... (Kalona News, IA)
Hesston College students to bring music program to Iowa Oct 15, 2009
The Bel Canto Singers and Wind Ensemble from Hesston College will perform in Mennonite congregations in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa October 16-20 during fall semester break ... and director of choral and instrumental music at Iowa Mennonite School, Kalona, Iowa ... Hesston College, located in south central Kansas, is the two-year liberal arts college owned by Mennonite Church USA. The concerts of sacred and secular material are free and open to the public. (Kalona News, IA)
Eleanor & Alan Kreider at Sugar Creek Oct 15, 2009
Alan Kreider is a retired Professor of Church History and Missions with Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Elkhart, Indiana ... Alan will be speaking at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church, Wayland, on Sunday morning and evening, October 18 and on Monday evening, October 19. (Kalona News, IA)
Store owner hammers out a simple living Oct 14, 2009
A devoted Mennonite who still lives on the farm he grew up on (although in a new house), Mr. Lehman, who recently turned 80, is as surprised as anyone at his store's success; he was always more interested in the hands-on "fixing" aspect of the business ... Not that he was afraid of hard work: At 20, Mr. Lehman left Ohio for Frankfurt, Germany, where as a missionary with his church he helped build homes for refugees under the Mennonite Central Committee-run PAX program ... (Amish tend to be more... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Events can use main Interstate Center building through spring 2010 Oct 14, 2009
Among those shows events are the 40th annual Fashion 2000 Bridal Expo, the Illinois Fish and Feather Expo, The Pantagraph Kid's Expo and Home Show, the Illinois Deer & Turkey Classic and the Illinois Mennonite Relief Sale. "We are going to be able to handle all our larger events," Swartz said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Central Lee teams run at conference cross country meet Oct 13, 2009
Iowa Mennonite won the conference title with 53 points. Columbus was second with 89 points, and Wapello placed third with 96 points. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Working in emergency medical service can be chaotic Oct 12, 2009
He is talking about his three jobs a full time paramedic for Meyersdale Ambulance, a part time paramedic for Berlin Ambulance and a part time dispatcher for Somerset s 911 dispatch center (Somerset Daily American, PA)
