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Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center................................. 04 Guggisberg Cheese Factory............................................ 06 J M Smucker Co........................................................... 05
Crafts & Collectibles
Parsley Pot.. ................................................................. 02 Sol's in Berlin............................................................... 07 World Crafts.. .............................................................. 12
Dining & Food
Kauffman's Country Bakery.. ............................................ 08 Miller's Bakery............................................................. 18 Troyer's Home Pantry..................................................... 13
F u r n i t u r e & Wo o d w o r k i n g
Lodging
Deer Trace Cabin......................................................... 22 Holmes With A View..................................................... 22 Scenic Hills RV Park.. ..................................................... 22 White Tail Ridge Lodge.................................................. 22
Shops & Such
Berlin Leather & Pets...................................................... 21 Berlin Village Gift Barn.. ............................. Back Inside Cover Gospel Book Store.......................................................... 3 Greenhouse Shoppe, The.. ................................................ 9 House of Lace.............................................................. 20 Mt. Hope Harness & Shoe.............................................. 20 P Graham Dunn............................................................ 21 Pleasant Valley Poultry.. .................................................. 18 The Peddler................................................................. 11 Yoder Bargain Store...................................................... 12
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Reviewed by AMANDA NIXON Amish Heartland Contributor
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Plain Leaving” is book one in the Sisters of Lancaster County series. Jessica Bachmann left her family, their farm and her beau over three years ago to join the English world. Working on her family farm had been her passion, but a future in farming was not permitted for a female in her community. Refusing to stay and follow the rules, she left in anger. Three years after she leaves, she receives word that her father has passed away, and she is forced to visit home for the funeral. Emotions run high as she faces the family she abandoned, the beau that she left and the family farm that she loved. Will Jessica be able to go through the motions and go back to her old life? Will seeing her old beau, Silas, make her realize what she could have had? When she finds out her brother plans to pursue fracking on the family farm, Jessica must make some tough, life-changing decisions. Will she stay and fight for the farm? Can she and Silas pick up where they left off? This was a great book! It was hard to put down.
I suspect, that the two sisters in this book are future main characters in upcoming books. I look forward to reading about how this family continues to evolve!
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–THE AMISH & MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER– Teaching History Through Art, Literature & Architecture
Story & photos by EMILY RUMES Amish Heartland Writer HEINZ GAUGEL, A GERMAN IMMIGR ANT to Canada who fought in World War II, traveled through the Holmes County area in the 1970s and felt a strong connection to the Amish community. Heinz decided to paint their history, spending what he estimated to be about six years of painting in total, he completed the work in 1992. His finished piece is called “Behalt” derived from the German word, “behalten” which translates to “remember” or “to keep.” The mural has also been
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referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Amish and Mennonites.” It serves as a keystone visual representation of the history of their faith, located at the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center in Holmes County. The oil on canvas work measures 10 feet high, 265 feet long and there are 1,264 figures that have been identified so far. Color striations running through the mural are used to represent the emotions of specific events. Red shades dominate portions of the story that took place during times of persecution, helping to express the pain and turmoil of that time through the art. The size of each person or figure in the mural denotes their importance in the story. Jesus and Constantine, the first Christian emperor of the Roman Empire, are both sized appropriately to show their impact on the Amish and Mennonite story at its beginnings. The Crusades, Martin Luther, the Anabaptist movement and Jakob Ammann, an Anabaptist leader and namesake of the Amish, are all featured prominently in the mural. One important moment shown in vivid detail is the use of the sword and militarism, as this became a breaking point for different movements within the church. There are also several moving scenes which show the Mennonite church as it worked tirelessly to bring aid to Europe after World War II, particularly to Holland. Heinz passed away in 2002, but his contribution is a magnificent, grand scale work that serves as a comprehensive storyline of the events and personas that
“The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center has been focused not just on tourism but also on speaking to our own people about our history and our world.” – MARCUS YODER
Executive Director Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center
OPPOSITE PAGE LEFT: The "Behalt" mural gives visitors a chance to take a visual journey through the history of the Amish and Mennonites. OPPOSITE PAGE RIGHT: Wayne Miller takes photographs to document and preserve history digitally at the Ohio Amish Library. ABOVE:The same artist that created the cyclorama, also created this piece on the exterior of the building using a technique called Sgraffito.
have shaped the Amish and Mennonite history. Marcus Yoder, the Executive Director of the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, appreciates the thought and care that went into Heinz's work, having grown up in the community. In his 30s, Yoder went back to school at The Ohio State University. His studies and his appreciation for the culture he came from are what brought him back to his current role. “The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center has been focused not just on tourism but also on speaking to our own people about our history and our world,” said Yoder. Yoder, who suffered from spinal meningitis that very nearly killed him, got through the ordeal with his love of reading, saying it truly saved his life. After receiving his Bachelor's Degree from OSU in History, he applied to Yale and St. Andrews, as both schools were well known for their Reformation History programs and he was accepted to both. Yale won out in the end as they offered a fellowship to study there and in 2015 Yoder completed his Masters Degree. “I love this community and this world and I started out as an advisory board member for the center,” said Yoder. “After a six month internship the board offered
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TOP & BOTTOM: The Ausbund and other texts of historical significance are kept protected in the library, while still allowing for public view and use for research.
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me a full time position with the ability to take time off to go to school. I am here to acquaint people with history in a way that honors the people of that history.� Seeing himself very much as a liaison, Yoder normally receives between five and six media requests each month for information pertaining to the Amish and Mennonites. Currently he is working with a British documentary film maker. His job deals just as much with telling the story of the people as it does with debunking myths. At an Amish ministers' meeting held at the center once a year, one member said that they trust the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center to speak for them to the media. This trust is built on a great deal of work that has been done over the years. The center is a community organization, owned and governed by 11-12 people, some members are Old Order Amish while others are fully integrated Mennonites. Currently the Ohio Amish Library, which is also located at the center, is partnering with The Budget newspaper to digitize their issues from 1896 to present. The newspaper contains articles from Amish and Mennonite communities throughout the Americas and is an excellent source for genealogy and general information. The library itself is a semi private, historical resource for the community where staff and volunteers work to preserve local heritage and literature. A true gem in the library's collection is a 1531 Zurich Bible, also called the Froschauer Bible, which was once owned by an Amish family. An interesting tidbit about the Froschauer Bibles is that they were among the books used by Washington's troops for paper during the Revolutionary War. After the war, Mennonite families worked together to buy back many of the Bibles, full of family histories that would have otherwise been lost or forgotten. The Ausbund Hymnals are another important part of the collection at the Ohio Amish Library, their use stretching all the way back to 1564. In addition to experiencing the art and literature on display, visitors can also tour an authentically built barn, created in a single day through a barn raising event using wooden pegs and other traditional techniques. Two Amish buggies and a wagon are housed within the barn. The wagon, which has been restored, dates back to the 1830s when it brought the Keim and Eash families to Holmes County from Pennsylvania. It would have rumbled through the woods pulled by six horses, long before there were roads to guide the way. Most likely the family would have walked alongside the
“I love this community and this world...I am here to acquaint people with history in a way that honors the people of that history.” – MARCUS YODER
Executive Director Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ABOVE: Visitors to the center can also tour this authentic one room school house.
wagon for most of the journey in order to leave room for their necessities inside. Visitors can also see a one room schoolhouse used between 1857 and 1951. During this time Amish children went to school alongside English children. It was not until larger public schools became popular that the Amish began teaching their children privately. The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center is located at 5798 Co. Rd., 77 in Millersburg, Ohio. They are open Monday through Saturday; March through November, 9am to 5pm and December through February, 9:30am to 4:30pm. The are closed on Sundays. For more
information call 330-893-3192, email director@ amheritagecenter.com or visit Behalt.com. Information on the Ohio Amish Library can now be found online at OhioAmishLibrary.org. For larger groups it's normally best to call ahead and tours normally begin on the hour throughout the day. Each year the center has a fall fundraiser (this year's took place in October), but if you are interested in donating to the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center you can call or visit their website at Behalt.com.
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– C A L E N DA R OF EV E N T S – 01 – 02
–DECEMBER–
WALNUT CREEK JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Business Association, the annual Journey to Bethlehem features seven dramatic stops illustrating the Biblical Christmas story of Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus. Be prepared to walk and drive between stops in the town of Walnut Creek and into the countryside for a Live Nativity. 4pm-8pm, Free Admission. 330-893-4200 | ComeToWalnutCreekOhio.com/events
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DALTON HOLIDAYS FESTIVAL
Coolest parade in Ohio steps off Saturday at 2 PM, juried craft show, entertainment, and children's activities. Dalton High School Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 3:30 pm. 330-466-5948 | www.DaltonFestival.org
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CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
The Pioneer Village will be decorated in the holiday style of the 1800s. Music and rides in the "Kid's Wagon." Sunday at 3:30 PM the Orrville Community Band will perform. Smithville Community Historical Society Sat 6-8:30 pm, Sun 1:30-4 pm. www.rootsweb.com/~ohschs/index.html 330-669-9308
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CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH STEVE GREEN
We welcome the four-time Grammy nominee and seven-time Dove Award Winner, Steve Green to our brand-new stage at the Ohio Star Theater in
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LIGHT UP SUGARCREEK
1 pm - Sleigh rides and visits with Santa who has a gift for each child, 5:30 pm - The outdoor program with live music, caroling, candle lighting and light up in the form of thousands of lights on the cuckoo clock, the Village Christmas tree and antique lights strung over the streets. Broadway & Main St, Sugarcreek 330-852-4112 | VisitSugarcreek.com
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SHOPPING UNDER THE STARS
Enjoy holiday shopping at its best, come to Berlin and enjoy extended hours in many of Berlin's shops. Many stores will offer sales, refreshments, raffles and extended hours from 5-9pm. HeartOfAmishCountry.com
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE TOUR OF INNS
Tour the Inns of Amish Country while sampling featured cookies at each location. 330-674-3975 | ChristmasCookieTour.com
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INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE
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Jan. 13 – 14
MOHICAN WINTER FEST
Award-winning Elegant Ice Creations is back to make some truly inspired creations from ice. Stroll along Main Street to see over 25 elegant sculptures. Additional ice carving around Central Park fountain, fire spinning and entertainment. 419-994-2519 | discovermohican.com
Feb. 03
WAYNE COUNTY FARM TOY SHOW
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Sponsored by the Smithville FFA Alumni. Lunch will be served between 11am and 1pm. The show will be held in the high school cafeteria. For Information and tables contact Colton Kreager, Smithville FFA Advisor 330.669.3165 ext. 3119 or Bob Platt 330.669.9455. Smithville High School 200 Smithville Drive, Smithville, gren_ckreager@tccsa.net
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Poinsettias, Fresh Wreaths, Greens, Roping & Winterberry
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– AT T R A C T I O N S – 3 Behalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center 5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)
22 J.M. Smucker Company Store & Cafe 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville
33 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)
23 French Ridge Vineyards 2586 Twp. Rd. 34, Killbuck
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31 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin)
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60 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek
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–LODGING & CAMPING– 55 Donna’s Premier Lodging 5523 East Street, Berlin
40 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin)
56 Holmes with a View 3672 TR 154, Millersburg (Berlin)
59 Whitetail Ridge Lodge 3058 TR 223, Big Prairie
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13 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US Rt. 62, Millersburg (40.568729°, -81.784071°)
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16 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg
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–SHOPS & SUCH– 4 Berlin Leather & Pets 4363 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)
22 Hershberger Country Store 50938 Township Rd 220, Baltic
2 Peddler, The 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek
6 Berlin Village Gift Barn 4755 SH 39, Millersburg (Berlin)
26 Holmes Sew & Vac 4897 W. Main St., Berlin
39 P. Graham Dunn 630 Henry St., Dalton
5 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm
27 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope
40 Pleasant Valley Poultry 3160 Pleasant Valley Rd. SW, Baltic
7 Country HIll Furnishings 4356 Co Hwy 160, Millersburg
28 House of Lace & Primitive Curtains 4550 SR 39, Millersburg
43 Sol’s in Berlin 4914 W. Main St., Berlin
15 Eastwood Furniture 4722 Kidron Rd., Kidron
29 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville
46 Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek
17 Erb's Stove Center 4100 SR 39, Millersburg (40.54607° -81.77139°)
34 Lehman's 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton
50 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron
19 Gospel Book Store 4900 Oak St., Berlin
36 Mt. Hope Harness 8129 SR 241, Mt. Hope (40.6201379° -81.7842065°)
51 Yoder Bargain Store 7802 Salt Creek Rd., Fredericksburg (40.6750668° -81.834396799°)
21 Greenhouse Shoppe, The 3649 Cleveland Rd., Wooster
38 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland
52 Yoder’s Oak & Cherry 5911 S. Kansas Rd., Apple Creek (40.7281179° -81.7760680°)
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668 W. Main St., Apple Creek • 330-698-4182 M-F, 6 am-6 pm; Sat, 6 am-5 pm; • Closed Sunday
317 E. North St., Wooster • 330-263-1990 T-F, 6 am-4 pm; Sat, 6 am-2 pm; Closed Sunday & Monday
• Grandmas Jam House • Schlabach Amish Bakery Granola • Troyers Homemade Noodles • Cappuccino/Coffee/Tea
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recipes. ingredients 4 pork chops 1 T. coconut oil 1 T. cider vinegar 1/4 c. raspberry jam 1 tsp. prepared mustard
directions In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in oil on both sides. Stir in the vinegar, jam and mustard. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meat juices run clear. Remove pork chops and keep warm. Cook sauce over high heat until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Spoon over pork chops. Schlabachs in the Kitchen Mark and Rebecca Yoder
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Stir together melted butter and macaroni; add salt, pepper, cheese, and milk. Bake in oven, uncovered for 11/2 hours at 325°. Rachel says she remembers making this casserole many a time as an 8 to 10 year old while the others were choring. Delicious! Betty says times 2 feeds a family of 9 with some leftovers.
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Grandma Lydia's Cookies ingredients
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Mix brown sugar, butter, and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla and stir well. Mix dry ingredients together. Add alternately with milk. Drop on cookie sheet. Brush with eggs and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake at 350° until done.
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–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON MILLER– Whom Say Ye That I Am Submitted by JAVON MILLER | Amish Heartland Contributor
“Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. Which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord,…Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” LUKE 2:10-12
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ith the Christmas season being here, my thoughts have to roam into the realm of Jesus’ purpose of life. We enjoy the scene of this cherubic baby snuggled in a bed of hay and being surrounded by the adoring gaze of his parents and the shepherds. This birth was a miracle birth like no other. It truly is something that we want to appreciate and remember. However, I feel the need to be reminded that Jesus had a purpose to be born like this. He had a mission that needed to be fulfilled. As we read on in Luke 2:41, we see that Jesus did not stay a baby. He grew up and became a young man. At the age of 12 years old he went with his parents to celebrate the feast of the Passover. Jesus was found in the temple with the teachers and the scribes. He was deep in a discussion with them. They were amazed at his questions and answers. As his mother approached
him with a mild rebuke, he answered, “Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?” At this young age, Jesus already knew that he had a ministry to fulfill. However, it says that he went home with his parents and did all that they asked of him. The next we read of Jesus was when he was about 30 years old and began his ministry. Many of us also celebrate Easter as the epitome of our faith. This is a good thing to remember and honor. We need to remember though, what happened between Jesus’ birth and crucifixion are very important to complete our faith in God. He spent His last 3 years dedicated to the people of the world. It was filled with ministry, service, compassion, healing, teaching, and yes, some rebuking and reprimanding. We need to look beyond the birth and the grave to fully grasp the scope of Jesus’ life on Earth. We need to ON-GMO FRESH N NS K CHIC E D E RAISE S PA TUR
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besides. We need to take this as a lesson in life. We need to equip ourselves with the Spirit of God. We need to “study to shrew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.” We need to cast these at Jesus’ feet and he will multiply our faith to sustain us with abundance. This meager offering of ourselves, when given to God, can bless the lives of many. This lad’s offering blessed, probably 10,000-15,000 people. Are we willing to offer ourselves at the feet of Jesus? The second part of this passage records another powerful lesson. Jesus’ daily companions were out in a boat while Jesus was praying. A mighty storm arose and the waves began to roll. I imagine a small dinghy of a boat being rocked upon the boisterous sea. The disciples feared for their lives. Suddenly they spy a shadowy figure approaching them. But wait, this figure is walking on the water. Fear struck their hearts as they saw it approach. They might have shivered in fear as they said among themselves, “It is a spirit!” In our words we would say a ghost. We look at these men and marvel at their unbelief. How could they not recognize the man that they were with daily? Let’s ask ourselves a question; we have the Word of God with us. We have freedom to teach the
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allow Him to speak to us on a daily basis. He is asking for our devotion in our daily work and life. He is asking for more than a verbal acknowledgment that He was born and died. He asks that we give our all. Following are a few brief encounters that show the humanity of Jesus and also what he desires of us. Time and space do not allow us to delve into full detail, but these passages are a challenge that remind me to daily reach out to God for sustenance. In Matthew 14: 13-33 Jesus was seeking solitude with God. He was wanting to process the grief of John the Baptist’s death. Jesus was seeking a desert place away from the people to pray, meditate and commune with God, his father. We can see that even Jesus, in His divinity, needed time alone with God. Are we willing to give up time from our daily life to truly be alone with no one and nothing but God and let Him minister to our hearts? Are we willing to give up our earthly pursuits to listen to what God has to say? Are we willing to open our lives and allow God to direct us? Even Jesus recognized this need as we will see in the following passages. When the crowds heard where Jesus was going, they followed Him. Even though it was a barren desert place, they sought Him. In their zeal to follow Jesus, they failed to make provisions for their daily sustenance. They were at a place that physically could not support their needs, however they brought no food along. They were ill-prepared to follow through with what they started out to do. Do we equip ourselves for the journey of following Jesus? This is what Jesus was trying to do when he sought time alone with God. Sermons at church, spiritual readings, and family devotions are all good but, do we take time alone with God? This is what equips us for our journey with Jesus. We need to make it personal as we will see in the subsequent verses. When the subject of food came up, all they could find was 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes that a young lad had brought along. This speaks volumes to me. Of 5000 men besides women and children, only one young boy was prepared for the needs of the journey. This lad must have had a mother that was gifted with foresight. She had spent the time and effort to equip her son with provisions for the trip ahead. Do we equip our children with the knowledge and the understanding that they are prepared to face whatever lies ahead for them? Although this vast crowd was ill-prepared for their journey, God was able to provide in their weakness. This lad was willing to give of what little he had and Jesus was able to multiply it and satisfy the needs of this massive group of people and still have abundance left
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Word as we feel is right. However, do we truly recognize Jesus as our Lord and Master or is he merely someone that we talk about on Sunday or commune with during special times of trial? Would we recognize him for who He is should he approach us in a stormy time in our life? Jesus read their thoughts and said, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Jesus is saying that despite the storms of life, “Do not be afraid. I am with you. I will be there in your time of trial. Trust me and know me.” To do this we need to know Jesus during the calm times in life. He needs to be a part of our everyday life. We will not recognize Him if we only see Him occasionally. Impetuous Peter was still doubtful. Full of nerve, he called out, “Lord if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.” Jesus said, “Come.” If Jesus bids us come, what is our response? Peter’s was obedience. Though the summons seemed impossible, Peter moved. He stepped out on the water in faith and started off to meet Jesus. All of a sudden Peter saw the mighty waves swelling and quaked within. His faith failed him. His human reasoning took control. He was afraid. At that moment Peter started sinking. Do waves Downtown Do Mt. Hope
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“When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Phillipi, he asked his disciples saying, Whom say men that I the Son of man am? And they said, “Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.” He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
As we celebrate Christmas this year, I challenge ourselves to keep focus on the whole purpose of this birth. It was so that we might have a life of abundance through the forgiveness of our sin’s. God has no grandchildren. We are either a child of His or a child of Satan. Usually I share a bit of our daily life and how that ties in with our spiritual life. I decided to share a personal study of our faith and walk with God with you this time. This is what we as an Anabaptist (Amish & Mennonite) people believe. These examples are a sampling of what dictates many decisions that we make as we go through life. May God bless you!
Jesus is asking everyone of us who we say that He is. We all need to make a confession. We can not say that the minister says you are this, my parents say you are that, or my friends say something else. We all need to confess personally that He is our help in time of need. We need to confess that He is the Son of the Living God. Our Lord and Saviour. We are not saved by any other means than through the Blood of Jesus Christ. No accomplishments of our own merits will be sufficient. We need to cast all these down and cling to the hand of Jesus.
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