Sacred Listening By Alma Ovalle I had the privilege of serving as a simultaneous interpreter between English and Spanish at the 58th Annual Southeast Mennonite Conference at Sarasota Community Church in Sarasota, Florida. Every time I put on a headset with a mic, I am reminded how grateful I am that God has allowed me to use this gift for his people. I began interpreting simultaneously when… Read More
He Will Build His Kingdom by Brad Roth, Interim Pastor at Greensburg Mennonite Church “I don’t think many kids are coming to this,” a youth told me as we gathered for Greensburg Mennonite Church’s first baptismal class in years. It was Sunday afternoon in the heart of winter in western Kansas. I had been laying the groundwork for weeks: planning, shoulder-tapping, and announcing in the congregation where I serve as… Read More
Blue Ridge & South Central Districts Growing the LMC Family By Mercedes Thomas with Contributions from Peter Eberly, Kurt Horst, Jim Ostlund, and Jason Rhodes-Showalter If you’ve been around LMC for the past few years, you’ve likely heard that we are growing in size with more congregations joining us! And much of that growth can be attributed to two new districts that each made the decision to affiliate with LMC as… Read More
Listening for God in the Late Hour By Celia Cardoza-Hill I have learned to understand worship as a practice of paying attention to God. In the midst of our fast paced lives and many distractions, worship gives us a space to stop and remember who God is and who we are. When I help lead worship, whether at my church or other special celebrations, I try to hold this truth closely: Worship… Read More
