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[By: Ben Noll | July 3, 2009 | No Comment ]
Hometown: Maryville, Tenn. Now, Philadelphia, Pa. Congregation: Circle of Hope Current work: “Loving God and loving people. But when I leave the country, I say I’m a social worker.” Favorite Bible verse: “I like the whole thing pretty good.” First encountered Mennonites: “I remember [when] I first heard about Anabaptists … I thought they said anti-Baptists...
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[By: Laura Schlabach | July 2, 2009 | One Comment ]
Jeremy Kempf, Goshen, Ind. Instruments: acoustic and electric guitar, lead vocals Favorite worship song: “Today is the Day” Kaleem Kheshgi, Evanston, Ill. Instruments: base guitar, flute, vocals Favorite worship song: “Let it Rise” Erin Weaver, Bluffton, Ohio. Instruments: violin, vocals, keyboard Favorite worship song: “David Danced” Kyle Baker, Henderson, Nev....
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[By: Duane Stoltzfus | July 1, 2009 | No Comment ]
mPress on Tuesday incorrectly listed registration figures for the Mennonite convention at Columbus. The convention office released these official figures on Wednesday afternoon: 2,326 adults; 4,197 youth and sponsors; 271 junior high youth and sponsors; 283 infants, preschoolers and children K-5; and 250 volunteers.  The total registration is 7,327, not 7,819 as reported. ...
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[By: Rachel Halder and Trisha Handrich | June 30, 2009 | No Comment ]
A roller skating party, Fabulous Fifties Family Night, Big 10 football parking, perennial sales and homemade tamales, potato chips and candy–youth groups are known for creativity when it comes to raising funds to cover convention costs. And they need to be, as getting to convention can be expensive. First comes the early registration fee: $50. Then there are meal tickets: $188. Transportation ca...
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[By: Adriel Santiago | June 30, 2009 | No Comment ]