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
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
Worshipping Together at Fall Leadership Assembly 2025 By Ryan Horst I was very excited—and more than a bit intimidated—by the opportunity to be a part of the planning and execution of the worship time for the Fall Leadership Assembly 2025, held at my home church, Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community. The vision put forward to not only blend two worship teams (Weaverland and Ministerios Peniel Internacional), but also to sing songs in both… Read More
Dismissal to Delight By Susan Simkins As the daughter of an alcoholic father who was mentally ill, I felt like an inconvenience. When my dad often offered no word or glance to acknowledge my entry into the room, I came to believe my absence was preferable to my presence. Without realizing it, I projected my dad’s behavior onto my heavenly Father. I approached God cautiously, bracing for indifference… Read More
