The Morning After Assembly ’26 by Sherri Martin “The Morning After” often carries negative connotations in our world, but Scripture shines a brighter light, guiding us to seek clear direction (Ps. 143:8), experience joy in the morning (Ps. 30:5), and embrace fresh starts (Lam. 3:22-23). We are promised that we can encounter our resurrected Lord (John 11:25-26). At Assembly ’26 at Millersville University, I encountered Jesus in profound ways through… Read More
Sensing the Lord’s Presence at Assembly ’26 By Nyambura Byler I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to attend Assembly ’26. It was a time of spiritual renewal, encouragement, and experiencing the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit in powerful ways. There was a clear sense of God’s presence among his people. The worship created an atmosphere where hearts were drawn toward the Lord in reverence, gratitude, and expectation. As Scripture reminds… Read More
Congregational Profile~ First Mennonite Church By Megan Linthicum District: Great Lakes West Location: Berne, IN Average Sunday Attendance: 375 Worship Services: Sundays at 10 a.m. Pastors: Jeff Linthicum Founded: 1852 Learn More: firstmennonite.org/welcome Megan Linthicum is the wife of Jeff, the Senior Pastor of First Mennonite Church. They have two young adult boys who have a passion to serve the Lord. Due to persecution, the Swiss Mennonites who founded Berne,… Read More
Walking Daily on Mission with Jesus By Edmundo ramos Following Jesus, for me, began not from a place of strength, but rather from a place of brokenness. There was a time in my life when my marriage was going through deep difficulties, impacted by my own choices and a life lived apart from Christ. In that season, I came to the end of myself. A search for help became a sincere… Read More