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WORLD CRAFTS

Telling Artisans' Stories for 28 Years

FROM THE DESK OF JAVON The Shunning

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Alternative Energy Among the Amish

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Quailcrest Farm Spring Garden Fair 2018

Savoring Strawberry Social Season In Amish Country

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Group Publisher – Bill Albrecht | Spectrum Director – Kelly Gearhart Content Coordinator – Emily Rumes | Sales Representatives – Lisa Beckman | Designer – Adam Arditi Contributing Writers – Javon Miller ; Marcus Yoder Cover Photo by Susan Mick

–INDEX OF ADVERTISERS– At trac ti on s

Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center................................. 09

Crafts & Collectibles

Parsley Pot.. ................................................................. 23 Sol’s in Berlin............................................................... 07 World Crafts.. .............................................................. 06

Shops & Such

Berlin Village Gift Barn.. ...................................... Back Cover Erb's Stove Center.. ................................... Inside Front Cover Gospel Book Store........................................................ 03 The Peddler................................................................. 13 Quailcrest Farm............................................................ 04 Yoder Bargain Store...................................................... 24

Dining & Food

Kauffman’s Country Bakery.. ............................................ 11 Miller’s Bakery.. ............................................................ 02 Sugar Valley Meats....................................................... 19

F u r n i t u r e & Wo o d w o r k i n g

Country Hill View Wicker Furniture................................... 19 Eastwood Furniture........................................................ 18 Homestead Furniture.................................. Inside Back Cover

Lodging

Holmes With A View..................................................... 26 White Tail Ridge Lodge.................................................. 26

"Happiness doesn't come from doing what w e l i k e t o d o, b u t liking what we h a v e t o d o. " – Amish Proverb –

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PIES JAMS & JELLIES COOKIES • DONUTS CANDIES • PASTA CRAFTS & MORE!

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4280 TR 356, Millersburg OH 44654 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7am-5pm • Closed Sundays June

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Minding the Light By SUZ ANNE WO ODS FISHER

Reviewed by EMILY RUMES Amish Heartland Contributor

uthor Suzanne Woods Fisher has shifted from the Amish to another faith community to introduce readers to the world of Quakers. Set in 19th-century Nantucket, Minding the Light brings us into a world of Quakers and whaling ships. Though they emerged during the same turbulent time of the Reformation, the Quakers came from England and the Amish came from Europe. There is a Quaker saying, “Let thy life speak.” The choices and actions of characters Minding the Light – speak volumes through their lives, without saying a word. Captain Reynolds Macy sailed away from his bride, looking forward to the day when he would return to Nantucket Island with a ship’s hold full of whale oil. Six years later, he returns to find that everything has changed in his absence. Bold and spirited Daphne Coffin sees through Ren’s aloofness to the aching heart beneath. She encourages him to return to his Quaker roots and find solace in God and the community. As Ren becomes the man she believes him to be, she finds herself falling in love with him. Daphne must choose between the path others expect her to follow and the course her heart has set.

Suzanne Woods Fisher is an award-winning author of more than two dozen novels, including Phoebe’s Light, the Amish Beginnings series, The Bishop’s Family series and The Inn at Eagle Hill series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace and The Heart of the Amish.

Pick up Your copy at:

BOOKS OFFICE SUPPLIES RELIGIOUS SUPPLIES

PHONE 330-893-2523 BOX 320 BERLIN, OH 44610

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–WORLD CRAFTS–

Telling Artisans' Stories for 28 Years

“World Crafts has had hundreds of absolutely dedicated people as part of our volunteer base over the years and they are the reason we are still here.” – LISA ZUERCHER 4

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SEEING THE POTENTIAL IN SOMETHING, giving it an opportunity for purpose and then reinvesting in the work and the people – this is what makes the products and gifts at World Crafts in Kidron unique. The business operates under the Fair Trade Organization (FTO), run through the Mennonite Church, bringing quality products to its customers while maintaining its core beliefs. The goal of fair trade is to empower through partnerships, working directly with the people making the products. The pieces you see for sale at World Crafts come directly to them from the source and by the time they reach the shelves, the artisans who made them have already been paid. This brings each artisan adequate compensation for his or her work as well as equity, with no child labor involved, a guaranteed fair wage for their

TOP: World Crafts manager Lisa Zuercher holds a handbag made of recycled saris. ABOVE: Stop in at World Crafts on June 8th and 9th for Kidron Days. LEFT: This Phoenician glass vase from Hebron catches the light and the imagination. OPPOSITE PAGE: Re-purposed saris make beautifully woven baskets.

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Explore Our Gardens & Greenhouse Hours: Open April thru June Mon.- Fri. 9-5, Sun. 11-4 2810 Armstrong Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 330-345-6722 Rt. 83, 5 miles N. of Wooster, OH 7 miles S. of I-71 to Sign

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living necessities and good working conditions. Monetary gain has never been the main goal of the business. “We have been doing what we do for 28 years,” said Lisa Zuercher, who has been the manager at World Crafts for 11 years now. “World Crafts has had hundreds of absolutely dedicated people as part of our volunteer base over the years and they are the reason we are still here.” Step by step, person by person, the store is bringing consumers closer to the artisans through World Crafts as a Fair Trade retailer. Volunteer responsibilities mainly entail working with the customers. However, they are also well-versed in the fair trade wholesale and retail process, making sure to educate new customers about FTO and why its products

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TOP LEFT: Compasses have been popular gift items for Spring. TOP RIGHT: Products from the Women's Bean Project provide stepping stones to self sufficiency through social enterprise. ABOVE: The bicycle shown above is made from recycled wine and coffee cans. BELOW: A silk sari is re-purposed as gift wrap at Word Crafts in Kidron. RIGHT: Handmade, bound journals make for an excellent gift or personal diary.

Open • 9:30 - 5:00 • Mon - Sat

Fairly Traded Handcrafts From 35 Developing Countries

*Coffee, Teas & Chocolate *Jewelry *Home Accessories *Pottery *Ethnic Musical Instruments *Baskets Kidron, OH 330-857-0590

worldcraftskidron.com Located in Lehman’s Mercantile next to Lehman’s

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are different. In addition to household decor, scarves and jewelry, World Crafts also sells consumables including chocolate and coffee. Current retail trends for spring include compasses and bicycles. The compass is the universal symbol for guidance, a perfect gift for a high school or college grad or for dad or grandpa this father’s day. It’s also cycling season and there are a host of products available with the bicycle theme, some made from creatively twisted, recycled bike chains. The “sari” is a traditional garment worn by women in South Asia, usually made from cotton or silk. At World Crafts, silk saris make the perfect reusable gift wrap and cotton saris can be repurposed for woven baskets, handbags, cloths and throws. World Crafts is a nonprofit store, and in the event that it does turn a profit, the proceeds are always given back to the countries from which the products come.

World Crafts is a nonprofit store, and in the event that it does turn a profit, the proceeds are always given back to the countries from which the products come. These funds help with water, schools, housing and development.

These funds help with water, schools, housing and development. The store’s ability to impact the world is directly determined by the purchasing power of each customer that comes through their doors. Their money can be a tool that will do more and create more through fair trade, and every consumer has that choice when they decide to make a purchase. Always full of focus and energy, World Crafts continues

to work for change, telling the story of each artisan as they educate customers. Follow them on Facebook for the most up to date info on events throughout the year. Regular store hours at 13110 Emerson Road in Kidron are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Saturday. Visit WorldCraftsKidron.com or call 330-857-0590 for more info, and stop in for store specials during Kidron Days on June 8th and 9th, 2018.

Sol’s in Berlin

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OHIO’S LARGEST ARTS & CRAFTS MALL

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Featuring 350 Crafters in 3 Side by Side Stores June-October • Open 9am-7pm Daily / November - May • Open 9am-5pm Daily

OPEN YEAR ROUND • Closed Sundays 4914 West Main St. • Berlin, OH 44610

330.893.3134

www.solsinberlin.com Amish Heartland

–ALTERNATIVE ENERGY– Among the Amish

Story by Executive Director

M A RC U S YODE R Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

Solar panels are often ways to generate a small amount of electricity to charge batteries and run a few small appliances or lights.

THIS IS A BEAU TIFUL TIME OF YEAR to travel and visit Amish Country. Spring plants and trees are blooming. Everything is a verdant green. Farmers, with their teams of horses, are shaking of the doldrums of winter and moving about the field in an orderly cadence that reflects years of experience and input. As you travel through the area you will notice that many of the homesteads have either a windmill, or solar panels that harvest the energy of the natural world. The sun and wind give back their energy to be used in 8

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the house, shop and barn of this community. For those not familiar with our community these alternative energy sources are not alternative at all. In fact, the Amish have used wind power for years to pump water and power other small items. In most cases, the wind drives the large blades of the wind mill to pump water from underground to cisterns where water is stored. These cisterns are located above the level of the houses and gravity forces the water to “run” to the house.

The Amish have used wind power for years to pump water and power other small items.

Solar panels are a much more recent addition to our community. Many visitors think that the Amish are opposed to modern conveniences and any form of electricity. That is simply not true for most of the Amish in our community. These solar panels are often ways to generate a small amount of electricity to charge batteries and run a few small appliances or lights. So how does something like these ultra-modern solar panels fit with the Amish? It is important to understand that their goal is not some form of technological “purity,” rather it is the preservation of what is most important in community; faith and family. Most Amish feel deeply, that in yielding to the collective memories, beliefs, and ideals of the community is where strength is found. Therefore, discernment about how to live in the present world is found in the community. In an increasingly secularized, and individualized world, this mindset will set them apart as different. This is different from the Amish view of community reliance for how to engage modern life. For most Amish to be attached to the grid, as are most American homes, is not in itself evil; rather, it is an unhealthy attachment that promotes a reliance and lifestyle that will at best disrupt, and at worst, end the deep attachments to the community and history. The conveniences of these alternative energy sources actually promote values in line with the community. And so the community very carefully engages, and discusses these things with the focus on the spiritual

For most Amish to be attached to the grid, as are most American homes, is not in itself evil; rather, it is an unhealthy attachment that promotes a reliance and lifestyle that will at best disrupt, and at worst, end the deep attachments to the community and history.

heritage, the familial connections and the communal reliance to guide how and where to engage with modernity. If you wish to learn more about the Amish, or their place in history, plan a visit the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. The Center offers guided tours of "Behalt" - a 10 ft. x 265 ft. cyclorama oil-on-canvas painting that illustrates the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from their Anabaptist beginnings in Zurich, Switzerland, to the present day. Behalt means “to keep” or “remember.” The Center is open MonSat 9:00-5:00 and is located near Berlin, OH at 5798 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654. Please call (330) 893-3192 for more information or to schedule a group tour. Marcus Yoder was born to an Amish family in the heart of Amish Country. His family later moved to the Mennonite Church where Marcus takes an active role in preaching, teaching and writing. He is the Executive Director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center. In his thirties he decided to return to school and has a BA in History from The Ohio State University and a MA from Yale. He enjoys reading and writing and spending time with his wife, Norita.

Begin your visit to Amish Country by learning more about Amish/Mennonite life and culture.

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Shreve Village-Wide Garage Sales: Shreve, Ohio

Ladies' Night Out:

Join us for a fun night of activities for women of all ages. Downtown Wooster 5-8 PM 330-262-6222 MainStreetWooster.org

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Strawberry Social at Homestead Furniture:

Stop by for our annual Strawberry Social! Everything in the store will be on sale and everyone that comes in gets a free dish of homemade ice cream and strawberry pie! Homestead Furniture - 8233 State Route 241, Mt. Hope, Ohio sales@homestead-furniture.com 866-6744902 www.homesteadfurnitureonline.com/events.html

Dalton Community Historical Society Strawberry Festival

Fresh strawberries, shortcake, ice cream, sandwiches and entertainment. Dalton Memorial Park, South Mill Street, Dalton 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Music On The Square-High Country Bluegrass

Berlin Welcomes you to free concerts every Friday night at 7 p.m. (weather permitting). Music on the Square is sponsored by the Berlin Main Street Merchants. www.visitberlinohio.org

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The 28th Annual Sugarcreek Fabulous 50s Fling:

The Fling takes place the second weekend in June, rain or shine and has entertained and drawn thousands of those who enjoy classic cars, great music, live entertainment and amazing food. This year, food will be provided by local non-profit organizations. Sugarcreek, Ohio Fab50sFling.com

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Moo Fest: Celebrating Ohio Dairy Farmers!

Where would we be without our farmers and more specifically our dairy farmers? Berlin, Ohio. HeartofAmishCountry.com

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Memorial Wall

Thunder Over Holmes County with the Vietnam Moving

Join us for our version of 4th of July! Children's play area, live entertainment, food vendors and fireworks, all over one great weekend. children's play area is free to all, filled with inflatables and games for our younger crowd. Friday and Saturday live entertainment can be found, accompanied by our Beer garden, (for the older set of course)! Rails to Trails Depot will once again be home to The Vietnam Moving Memorial wall with opening ceremonies on June 29th.

Amish Craft Show at Sol’s

COOKBOOK EXTRAVAGANZA AT GOSPEL BOOKSTORE

Everything at this Craft Show is 100% Locally Amish Crafted! Sol’s in Berlin, 4914 West Main St., Berlin. 330-893-3134 SolsInBerlin.com

Join us for a fun morning of great food and family fun! Cookbook authors will be here with many samples of food and drinks from their cookbooks. Sample the food, chat with the authors and then vote for your favorite to help us crown a winner. This is definitely an event you don’t want to miss! See you there! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4900 Oak Street, Berlin Details: 330-893-2523 MyGospelBookstore.com

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Walnut Creek Vintage Fair

If you like garage sales and the TV show "American Pickers" or Pinterest this is the event for you. Buy an old piece to restore or take home a finished one. Furniture, textiles, antiques, and much more. Up to 40 vendors under one tent! Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Business Association. New vendors welcome! Walnut Creek Furniture, 3473 State Route 39, Walnut Creek, info@coblentzchocolates.com ComeToWalnutCreekOhio.com

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SHREVE SWAMP FEST (FORMERLY SHREVE HOMECOMING):

Day One – 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Day Two – 12 p.m. to 10:10 p.m. Facebook is the best place for up to date information: www.facebook.com/ shrevebusinessandcommunityassociation

Car Show at Lehman’s

23 – Car Show at Lehman’s: (Rain date is July 21st) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lehman’s, 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton, Ohio 800-438-5346 Lehmans.com/storeevents

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One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country

29 – 30

Ohio Crippled Children’s Fund Auction

50% OFF

“Featuring Grilled Panini Sandwiches” * •Bakery •Café •Bulk •Ice Cream Parlor

Across from Heini’s Cheese in the of Amish Country Open Monday-Saturday, Sundays (May thru November) WO-10593578

This auction will benefit children with medical needs. Furniture, horses, buggies and approximately 100 locally-made quilts will be auctioned off. Other sale items include crafts, collectibles, lawn furniture, harnesses and lots of furniture. Breakfast and lunch are served during the day. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 State Route 241, Millersburg, Ohio.

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*Up to $4 value. Not Valid with other offers or discounts DR Good until 06/30/2018

330.893.2129 • 4357 US 62, Millersburg www.kauffmanscountrybakery.com

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Quailcrest Farm Spring Garden Fair 2018

Sat. June 9th, 10-4 & Sun. June 10th, 11-4 Over 40 artists and craftsmen will fill our gardens demonstrating and displaying their wares. Includes our wonderful glass sculptures, hypertufa, miniature gardens, jewelry, collectables, metal work, pottery, English puddlers, home baking, repurposed antiques, garden art and of course Alpaca’s and alpaca clothing. As always the great Quailcrest plants, giant ferns and delightful garden whimseys! Food and homemade ice cream, $2.00 per car. 2810 Armstrong Road in Wooster (On Rt 83, 5 miles north of Wooster, 7 miles south of I-71 to the sign). Explore the gardens and greenhouse, open April thru June. 330-345-6722 12

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SPRING IS HERE

• Farmhouse • Primitives • Vintage • Garden • Magnolia Home • Much More!

phone: 330-893-2701 • 3147 Ohio 39 • Walnut Creek, 44687 VisitThePeddler.com • Facebook.com/VisitThePeddler Amish Heartland

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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)

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–DINING & FOOD– 57 Kauffman’s Country Bakery 6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

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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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– O U T D O O R S P E C I A LT Y– 14 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic

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13 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US Rt. 62, Millersburg (40.568729°, -81.784071°)

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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–SAVORING STRAWBERRY SOCIAL SEASON– In Amish Country Story & photos by EMILY RUMES Amish Heartland Writer

4722 Kidron Rd.

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Handcrafted Boutique Unique products from local craftsmen showcased in our Kidron loft. Other locations: 23 Public Square, Medina 330-723-0014 3451 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights 216-303-9862

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AS THE L ATE SPRING SUN transitions into early summer, the June-bearing strawberries will be ripening to red and that means it’s time for Strawberry Socials in Amish Country. The roadside stands that dot the scenic byways will have home grown produce, including strawberries, for sale. Often the whole family chips in for the strawberry season, with children being sent down to the end of the road or the long drive, with small baskets in hand ready for passersby. One of my first jobs s a youngster was picking strawberries at Sunny Slope Orchard in Navarre. Being out in the fields in the cool, early mornings while the mist and fog still hung near the ground was peaceful work. The only sounds around us were the birds’ early songs and the rustling of the leaves as we searched out berries, row by row, at the peak of their flavor. Strawberries can be used in a wide variety of recipes and fresh dishes including salads, desserts and as a stand alone treat (or my favorite, a topping for homemade ice cream). They are among the top fruits when it comes to antioxidants and strawberries are sodium-free, fat-free and cholesterol free. In addition to their dietary benefits, their beautiful color and aroma punch up summer picnics, shining in all their seedy

Homestead Furniture in Mount Hope will hold its 18th annual Strawberry Social on June 7th, 8th and 9th. Everything in the store is on sale and everyone that comes gets a free dish of homemade ice cream and strawberry pie. glory, especially at local Strawberry Socials. Homestead Furniture in Mount Hope will hold its 18th annual Strawberry Social on June 7th, 8th and 9th. Everything in the store is on sale and everyone that comes gets a free dish of homemade ice cream and strawberry pie. A Strawberry Social is an opportunity to get together with community members and celebrate the summer with some of the best treats the season has to offer. Homestead Furniture makes homemade strawberry pie and homemade vanilla ice cream and hands it out – for free. The event ushers in summer and acknowledges the heritage of the area as a festival for the town. In previous years, the event has used over 350 pies and up to 150 gallons of ice cream. Hours of churning and baking goes into the event and it takes a great deal of planning and teamwork to get the job done. Homestead Furniture is located at 8233 State Route 241 in Mount Hope and they also hold an Apple Crisp Festival every year in October. While you’re there, be sure to take a stroll around the pond and arboretum and

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relax by the waterfall. A few additional Strawberry Socials happening this month include: The Dalton Community Historical Society Strawberry Festival on June 9th at Memorial Park in Dalton, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with strawberries, shortcake, ice cream, sandwiches and entertainment. The Wooster Kiwanis Strawberry Social at Christmas Run Park on June 12th from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with strawberry shortcake, ice cream, coffee and punch. Strawberry Jamboree at Rittman Orchards on June 16th and 17th celebrating all things strawberry with pick-your-own, live music, food trucks and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you are enjoying juicy berries from your home garden or at a summer social, we hope that the sun will shine down on you and that you will savor every moment. Interested in going picking yourself? For a list of “U-Pick” places in Ashland, Wayne and Holmes Counties, as well as the surrounding areas, visit: PickYourOwn.org/Ohcleveland.htm.

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–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON MILLER– The Shunning Submitted by JAVON MILLER | Amish Heartland Contributor

“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”

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IF YOU ARE ONE THAT READS “AMISH NOVELS”

or watches “Amish reality shows,” you may have seen what is often associated with the name Amish. I find that many people think of the practices of rumspringa, shunning and a stern bishop that is just aching to discipline or shun (excommunicate) some innocent young person. I am not sure where that idea comes from except for one source. How many of these public “Amish” people are truly Amish or Mennonite? How many would you actually want your children associating with? Most are troubled and rebellious people that struggle to fit in anywhere. 22

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These portrayals are not accurate but a result of unhappy people craving for attention. These people typically will not recognize any authority figure. Therefore, they go about to blame someone or something. Due to this they do not portray the truth. It is sad that humanity clings to the “truths” that the media promotes. The media shows only what will make money or gain power and prestige. Often, truth is not relevant to make a good story. Here, I will try to explain what the “practice” of shunning truly is. And just to set the record straight, it is not nearly as rampant as portrayed. Most people here

Here, I will try to explain what the “practice” of shunning truly is. And just to set the record straight, it is not nearly as rampant as portrayed. Most people here in Holmes County go through life and never experience having to deal with a shunning at all. effort to encourage the wayward member to repent and return. Those that misrepresent the practice of shunning also typically portray the Bishop’s absolute authority within the church. This is a falsehood that needs to be understood correctly. In the Amish church, as with any organization, someone needs to lead forth. The bishop and ministers are ordained by lot, the voice of the church. They do not make a final decision or action unless the church has it’s approval. These men are as human as you and I. They make mistakes and readily

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in Holmes County go through life and never experience having to deal with a shunning at all. Where did it start? This practice is only to be used with members of the church that fall into flagrant sin and do not repent or attempt to make restitution. It is not used just because someone leaves the Amish church for a more liberal church. It is based off of the scriptures that Paul wrote to the Corinthian church. In 1 Corinthians 5:5, 11, 13 we read of Paul’s recommendation in dealing with sin within the church. In this particular situation, the church was faced with a member that was living with his father’s wife. We conclude that this was his father’s second wife and not his mother. The written account is clear that this was an open affair that the church was unwilling to deal with. In verse 6, Paul admonished, “...Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?” This is the reason why Paul gave instructions on how to deal with this sin. I believe most of us would agree that this above situation is an unacceptable practice that should be dealt with. Paul gave instruction on how to do this in the following verses. Verses 5, 11 & 13, “To deliver such a one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus... But now have I written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat...Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.” The idea of “shunning” is to show the fallen brother or sister that they need fellowship with Jesus Christ and the church. It is intended to bring them back into full fellowship. It is not intended as an ostracization for life. It is also to keep sin out of the church. We are not perfect, but perfect in Jesus Christ recognizes our sins and repents from them. In 2 Corinthians we can concur that this sinful affair was then dealt with and the man was repentant. Paul then admonished the church, which obviously had some members that were not quite willing to let go of this man’s past sins, to reinstate him in love. 2 Cor. 2:6-8, “Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such an one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.” If these teachings are followed as intended, shunning is not a malicious act of revenge or hate, but done in love and concern. The church members make an extra

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admit this fact. If disciplinary action must be made within the church, it is with great sadness that this happens. Many hours of sleep are often lost over it. Most leaders within the church dread this part of their calling to the ministry. They are not policing and trying to see where all they can pick out faults. Here is a story of the humanness of our leaders: Years ago, a minister of the church needed to buy some corn. A fellow member had extra corn to sell and an agreed upon price was negotiated. The measure was determined to be a box wagon full of corn. This minister was a good teacher, but tempted with lucrative gain. When he arrived to start loading the corn, the seller realized that the minister had added extra high sideboards to the wagon. However, due to the agreement of a wagon load, he kept his part of the deal and just helped the preacher load it up. Later in church, the minister was expounding the Word of God. He was teaching of being honest in all areas of life. Here is where his sins caught up with him! The farmer which sold corn to the preacher couldn’t quite extend the full measure of Christian charity. In later conversation he simply said, “Raise the sideboards, Brother! Raise the sideboards!” The point was then made and taken. We need to practice what we preach. When any church discipline is exercised, it is needful that we as a body of believers, take the time and evaluate our own lives to ensure that we have our lives in order before the Lord. Matthew 7:1-5, “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest though the mote that is in NordicWare Wafﬂer #15046

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Slowly he drew a cherry red glowing coal from the fire. He let is set on the hearth and laid the tongs aside. He just sat and watched this coal. It started with a bright red hot glow. However, this did not last long. they brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to they brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of they brother’s eye.” The story is told of a young fellow that felt the church was being inconsiderate to him. He decided to quit coming to church. A neighbor from church went to visit him. It was a cold and blustery evening and the errant member had a crackling fire going in his cabin fireplace. The concerned brother received a rather chilly reception at the door but was invited in. They took a seat close to the fire and had a bit of chitchat. However, it was clear that the host was not in a mood to talk, so they sat in strained silence. Finally the visitor reached out and got the fireplace tongs. He stirred around a bit in the embers of the fire. He now had the host’s attention. What was he doing? Slowly he drew a cherry red glowing coal from the fire. He let is set on the hearth and laid the tongs aside.

He just sat and watched this coal. It started with a bright red hot glow. However, this did not last long. Slowly the glow diminished and left a hard black lump on the hearth. The visitor got the tongs again and put the coal back into the fireplace. They sat and watched it for a bit and then the coal quickly turned red and started burning. With an emotion choked voice, the errant brother said, “I will be in church on Sunday. I see that I need the fellowship of believers to keep me alive in the Lord.” A relationship was restored and lost “sheep” returned to the fold. Another instance here in the Walnut Creek area involves one of my ancestors, Glay (little) Mose. On a side note, Glay Mose was well over 6 foot tall, but was tagged that to differentiate him from his uncle Gros (big) Mose who was shorter, but older. That nickname has lasted many generations even though it began when he was a little boy. Glay Mose was a bishop. Due to some situation, church discipline was exercised. Feelings were hurt and raw. The disciplined brother refused to communicate. That summer he had a bumper crop of corn. His corn crib could not contain it all. The bishop, Glay Mose, was also swamped with work to get his harvest in. He found out that the other fellow was building a new crib to hold the harvest. Time was running out. Mose left his own work and joined the errant brother for a few days and just worked side by side to get that crib completed. Not a word was said about the shunning, or excommunication as we call it, or the addressed area of weakness. When the crib was completed, Mose was ready to go and the other man thanked him for his help. He

These are the teachings that our church has on church discipline. We are clearly taught that it is only for flagrant sins and unrepentant attitudes. We do not routinely use it to “keep everyone toeing the line.” confessed that he had seen the error of his doings. He repented of his wrongs and returned to the church. These are good examples of how this practice is intended to be used. It is an effort of love to draw the sinner back to the Church of God. I will admit that at times it has probably been abused or misused. These are the teachings that our church has on church discipline. We are clearly taught that it is only for flagrant sins and unrepentant attitudes. We do not routinely use it to “keep everyone toeing the line.” Luke 15:10 says, “Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” It is with sadness that we see a member leave and a joy when they return. I hope that this can clear up some misconceptions of what this practice is. We may be known as a mystical, closed community and this adds questions and assumptions. Our utmost goal is to show the love of Jesus Christ to the world and most importantly within the church. Philippians 2:1-3, “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”

Respectfully submitted,

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