Hope and Excitement by and for the Next Generation Isaac Eberly, from Eastside Church in Harrisonburg, VA, shares about the impact of YouthCon ’26 and how it has given him hope for the next generation to grow in and share their faith. Hear his full reflection by watching the video below.
Celebrating Our Newest STEP Graduates! By Mercedes Thomas We are excited to present to you the most recent graduating class of STEP students: Huỳnh Minh Hiên, Jessica Kindon, Tania Madymba, Sarah Poe, Gordon Reason, Jermaine Shannon, Sandra Granthon and Alexis Roman-Rodriquez. The graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, May 16 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church. During the ceremony, Tania Madymba and Gordon Reason—selected by their peers to share—spoke briefly about… Read More
Lectio Divina: Meeting Jesus in the Word by M. John Nissley Lectio Divina is a Latin term describing an ancient practice of a spiritual reading of the written Word. People ask me: How much time does it take to do the Lectio Divina? The answer depends on how much time you want to spend with Jesus on the “Road to Emmaus.” Praxis of Lectio Divina John Nissley… Read More
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
The Practice of Confession By Marcia Mylin Precious Savior, why do I fear your scrutiny? Yours is an examen of love. Still, I am afraid …. Afraid of what may surface. Even so, I invite you to search me to the depths so that I may know myself – and you – in fuller measure. Amen. (Prayer, p. 35). The prayer of confession is a humble recognition that we… 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
Faithful and Obedient How One’s Commitment to Following Jesus Can Impact Generations to Come Faithful and Obedient: How One’s Commitment to Following Jesus Can Impact Generations to Come Terry Witmer’s Story, written by Mercedes Thomas I had the opportunity to sit down with Terry Witmer, who was recently credentialed as lead elder at Iglesia Esperanza de Vida, a congregation within the Blue Ridge district of LMC. She shared… Read More
East Gate By Sammi White East Gate exists to elevate and empower sons and daughters to be the place where heaven touches Earth. We are committed to teaching you how to hear God’s voice, connect with him daily, and walk with him in obedience. Everything we do as a ministry flows from this vision. To elevate and empower sons and daughters to bring the culture of heaven… Read More