Amish Heartland, June 2019 by Gannett NEO

MAPS

June

LAND

AT T R AC T I O N S

AMISH

HEAR

EVENTS

SHOPPING

2019

–

AMISH –2nd–

–FARMERSTOWN FURNITURE–

One of the “Granddaddies” of Amish Furniture Stores

–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON– Who Are These People? (Part 2)

Pick up at A A A centers across Ohio | Visit www.amish-heartland.com

VISIT US

We are a quality home interior store located in Amish Country 1/2 mile West of Walnut Creek, OH on State Route 39. @visitthepeddler www.visitthepeddler.com

330.893.2701

2WO-10671693 June

Farmhouse • Vintage • Primitive • Magnolia Home •

– W h at ’ s i n s i d e –

features. - Page -

Farmerstown Furniture

- Page -

The Ausbund

- Page -

One of the “Granddaddies” of Amish Furniture Stores

Reflects Spiritual Connection, Care and Concern

Amish Wedding Traditions

From the Desk of Javon Miller

Who Are These People? (Part 2)

Amish 06 09

– T r a v e l I n f o r m at i o n – 12 – C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s 18 – A m i s h H e a r t l a n d M a p 28 – J u s t V i s i t i n g

– I n E v e ry I s su e – 05 – B o o k R e v i e w 22 – R e c i p e s 29 – M a i l b a g

Hea

Amis

ne–

tla

Amish Heartland–Ju 3

Group Publisher – Bill Albrecht Content Coordinator – Doris Sigg | Sales Representatives – Lisa Beckman; Kim Rush | Designer – Noel Simms Contributing Writers – Javon Miller ; Marcus Yoder Cover Photo by Susan Mick

–Index of Advertisers– Crafts & Collectibles

Sol’s in Berlin............................................................... 07 World Crafts.. .............................................................. 21

Dining & Food

Shops & Such

Berlin Village Gift Barn.. ...................................... Back Cover Gospel Book Store........................................................ 05 Parsley Pot.. ................................................................. 04 The Peddler............................................. Front Inside Cover

Kauffman’s Country Bakery.. ............................................ 04 Sugar Valley Meats....................................................... 11 Troyer's Home Pantry..................................................... 10

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

Countryview Wicker Furniture.......................................... 20 Eastwood Furniture........................................................ 25

PAR SLEY P E OT TH “Celebrating 43 Years!” 697 Co. Rd. 1302 Ashland, Ohio 44805

One of the Largest Bakeries in Amish Country

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

WO-10679761

Apple Fritter

Andy

June

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

50%

OFF

BAKED-GOOD ITEM

*Up to $4 value. Not Valid with other offers or discounts Good until 6/30/19

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

419-281-7514

HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 9-5 Sun. 12-5 CLOSED Monday Call for directions. (look for tourist activity signs) AS-10676468

– B o o k R e v i e w–

The Sound Of Distant Thunder By JAN DREXLER

Reviewed by DORIS SIGG Amish Heartland Writer

he lives of a Holmes County, Ohio, Amish community are disrupted by the War Between the States. Self-identified pacifists, they are torn between their faith and their legal obligation to the government. Differences of opinions arise over abolition and states rights, too, and two loosely connected members of the District even join up with the Confederates. Jonas and Katie have a strong relationship as they enter an engagement during all of this turmoil, and the two have a life planned ahead of them. Jonas, however, who is not yet baptized (and therefore not bound by the Ordnung) faces hard realities as family circumstances inspire in him a special sense of responsibility. When his married and baptized brother gets drafted, his decision making skills are challenged as well. Draftees have the option of paying a fee, which his brother refuses to do, or finding a substitute. This is a story of resolution both in the sense of determination and finding God’s path. Author Jan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and

their experiences are the inspiration for her stories. Jan lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her husband, where she enjoys hiking and spending time with her expanding family. She is the author of several Love Inspired historical novels, as well as Hannah’s Choice, Mattie’s Pledge (a 2017 Holt Medallion finalist), and Naomi’s Hope.

Pick up Your copy at:

BOOKS OFFICE SUPPLIES RELIGIOUS SUPPLIES

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

Amish Heartland

–FARMERSTOWN FURNITURE– One of the “Granddaddies” of Amish Furniture Stores

ABOVE: In its 50th year in business, Farmerstown Furniture still offers the finast quality oak, cherry, walnut, quarter sawn white oak, brown maple, and hickory furniture available.

VISITING AMISH C OUNTRY brings a number of pleasurable experiences, one of which is shopping for fine-quality furniture at the many furniture retailers throughout the area. But among the many choices, one retailer stands out for its longevity: Farmerstown Furniture. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, Farmerstown Furniture is truly one of the “granddaddies” of Amish furniture stores. Actually, when you enter Farmerstown Furniture, you are visiting a family business, furniture store and hardware store all in one. First, Farmerstown Furniture, located south of Charm and just outside Farmerstown on State Route 557 in Holmes County, is definitely a family business. Now in its 50th year, owner Merle Hershberger is the second generation to own and operate the store. When Merle’s father opened for business in 1969, he was a 6

June

pioneer of sorts, as he started in antique restoration and was one of the first retailers in the area to offer highquality, handcrafted solid wood furniture made by local Amish craftsmen. “We feel blessed to be able to offer high-quality hardwood furniture to you our customers and to the next generation,” says Hershberger. With more than fifty furniture retailers now dotting the landscape in Ohio’s Amish Country, it may be hard to choose where to shop—but Farmerstown Furniture has survived and grown by staying close to its original mission: offer the finest–quality oak, cherry, walnut, quarter sawn white oak, brown maple, and hickory furniture available. There are over 20 different standard stains and also custom colors. With over 5,000 square feet of showroom space on 2 floors, and with the ability to order custom-made pieces, Farmerstown Furniture

“We feel blessed to be able to offer high-quality hardwood furniture to you our customers and to the next generation,” says owner Merle Hershberger. surely qualifies under the high quality furniture store category as well! Today, Farmerstown Furniture features an outstanding variety of items including bedroom suites, dining room tables, chairs and hutches, entertainment centers, computer desks, bookcases, glider rockers, occasional tables and children’s cribs, changing tables, and rockers. Parents will be pleasantly surprised to find that the cribs and changing tables can even grow with their child. Cribs convert to youth beds and changing tables to dressers—so your investment in fine furniture

remains a good buy for years to come. As far as hardware goes, well…many people visit the store just to take advantage of Farmerstown Furniture’s huge selection of furniture-related hardware items. Simply put, Farmerstown Furniture is a furniture builder, restorer and hobbyist’s paradise. Looking for a knob to match the one that is missing from Grandma’s old sideboard? Chances are they have it. Searching for just the right drawer pulls for that special piece you’re building? No problem. Merle either has just what you want in stock ,or he certainly can

Sol’s in Berlin

Search: Sol’s in Berlin

OHIO’S LARGEST ARTS & CRAFTS MALL

Local Handmade Crafts-Amish Made Goods-Ohio Proud Artisans-Since 1993

Don’t Miss Our ve the a 4th Annual S Date! Amish Craft Show June 15th Featuring Live Demos Chainsaw Carving, Basket Weaving, Broom Making June-Aug. 9am-7pm • Sept. & Oct. 9am- 6pm • Nov.-May 9am-5pm

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

WO-10671680

330.893.3134

www.solsinberlin.com

100% Amish Made Items Find Us On Trip Advisor

Amish Heartland

PEWTER MISSION

PEWTER MISSION DOOR

KR15 BLACK

KR15

K527 SIM

K527 ABMD

K519 DBN

K519 DBAC

K519 ABSB

ABOVE: Farmerstown Furniture has a wide variety of knobs and drawer pulls to match that special piece you're building or your family antiques and other possessions.

Wormy Maple

Walnut

Tiger Maple

Maple

Rustic QSWO

Hickory

Rustic Oak

Elm

Rustic Hickory

Cherry

Rustic Cherry

Cedar

QSWO

Oak

Brown Maple

ABOVE: There are a number of unique wood species offered at Farmerstown Furniture – enough to satisfy any taste and match any decor.

order the exact piece you want. If you have any interest at all in building or restoring furniture, this is one place you do not want to miss. Farmerstown Furniture undoubtedly has the largest selection of furniture-related hardware in the area—and probably one of the largest selections anywhere. Merle also points out that many customers choose to have furniture built to their exact needs and desires. If you know what you want, but don’t see it on the floor, Farmerstown furniture can get just the right piece of furniture built for you. So whether you’re looking to build, buy or restore furniture, Farmerstown Furniture is one place you won’t want to miss! Where you come in as a customer and leave as a friend. 8

June

You really won’t want to miss the upcoming 50th Anniversary Sale at Farmerstown Furniture. The sale dates are July 9 through 13, and the deals will be hot as July, too. Sale prices are 10% off hardware and accessories; 8% off all furniture in stock; 8% off all orders. Refreshments will be served Friday and Saturday July 12th and 13th with free cake and ice cream on Saturday, A drawing for free merchandise credits is being held throughout the sale. First prize is a $300 gift certificate. Farmerstown Furniture is located at 3155 State Route 557, Baltic, Ohio 43804 (just outside Farmerstown, and three miles south of Charm). Phone: 330-897-0406. Fax: 330-897-0406. Store hours: Monday –Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. www.farmerstownfurniture. com email: ftfurniture@ibyfax.com

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;THE AUSBUNDâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Reflects Spiritual Connection, Care and Concern Story by Executive Director

Ma r c u s Y o d e r Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center

ABOVE: The Ausbund is the oldest continually used hymnal in the world and is still used and treasured today by the Amish.

IN THE LATE summer of 1535 about four hundred Anabaptists were forced from their homes and farms in central Moravia. Splitting into smaller groups most tried to make their way west to the Palatinate and Rhine valley of Germany, where they knew were others of their kind. The authorities near Passau captured three smaller groups, totaling about fifty people in August and September 1535. Among those captured were two leaders, Michael Schneider and Hans Betz. Betz was distinctive because he had holes burned in both cheeks from a previous imprisonment, typical of punishment given to heretics. They were imprisoned in the Oberhaus (castle) dun-

geon. Here they would suffer hunger, fear, and torture. Some died in this cold, dank prison; most suffered greatly, and a few recanted and were given their freedom with the commitment that they would leave this sect. With limited resources these prisoners wrote songs that told their story and allow a window in their hearts and theology. In all, we know that at least fiftythree such songs were smuggled out of that cold, dank prison and gathered by the Anabaptist church in Switzerland. Because they were considered seditious, such songs were contraband and their printing and distribution were limited. The songs were collected and first bound in book form Amish Heartland

ABOVE: Das Loblied, or “Hymn of Praise” (#131 in the Ausbund) is the second song sung in all Amish church services.

The Ausbund is not only a songbook with wonderful songs that carry the Anabaptist message, it is also a book with many stories behind it, . . . in 1564. The printer dated the book but did not put his own name in as the publisher since they were illegal materials. There is one known copy of this hymnal known to exist today. It was found in 1928 by historian and scholar, Harold Bender, and is kept at Goshen College historical library. It is a treasure for any group but especially so for the Amish who still sing these songs today. It was recently on display at the Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center where about 150 people were able to sit

St�� joy:

WO-10667431

• Over 35 varieties of pies! (all made from scratch) • Bread

• Rolls • Donuts • Muffins • 8 varieties of cookies

668 W. Mai Main St St., A Apple le C Creek 330-698-4182 M-F, 6 am-6 pm; Sat, 6 am-5 pm; Closed Sunday

June

• Brownie • Pumpkin Bars • 6 flavors of Angel Food Cake • Cupcakes

317 E. North St., Wooster 330-263-1990 T-F, 6 am-4 pm; Sat, 6 am-2 pm; Closed Sunday & Monday

and sing several of the old songs in the presence of the hymnal. To date there have been about 40 editions of this hymnal produced. By the second edition in the 1580s it was already known as the Ausbund. This is from two German words Auss (out of) and Bund (grouping of). The title reflects the idea of “choice selection” from a larger grouping of songs. In addition to these earliest Passua Prison Songs, as they are known, there have been about eighty other songs added to the hymnal over the nearly five hundred years of usage. They are the songs that the Amish use for all formal worship services, and church events. It is in fact the oldest continually used hymnal in the world. Across the Americas on any given Sunday morning, Amish people sing these hymns and ballads that carry incredible depth of meaning with their own memory and history. It also links the modern Amish world with years of history with a deep spiritual connection and reflects the heart of the community as they sing in worship. This sense of spiritual connection, care and concern is central to understanding how these people saw the connection of disciples in this community. The “betterment of others” is reflected in this call to remain true, and a commitment to stand together. Christian love for each other becomes the primary indication of their life with

ABOVE: The Ausbund Anabaptist Hymnal Display created by Leroy Reachy has been exhibited at the Amish/Mennonite Heritage Center.

(The Ausbund) links the modern Amish world with years of history with a deep spiritual connection and reflects the heart of the community as they sing in worship.

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.

WO-10671688

Christ. The Ausbund is not only a songbook with wonderful songs that carry the Anabaptist message, it is also a book with many stories behind it, one of which is this song. It has a wonderful spiritual message about the value of community life, but it also has much value in showing us that we should be able to bridge some of the barriers and work together to be “strong in the fight.” 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 Mon-Sat 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.

Amish Heartland

June

'19

– c a l e n da r of ev e n t s – 01

Kidney Benefit Fundraiser and Auction

All items are donated and sold with proceeds going towards the Kidney Fund. The Holmes County Kidney Fund is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide financial assistance to individuals suffering from kidney related diseases. The Fund also supports research projects at the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Nephrology and Hypertension Research Fund for Kidney Transplantation. Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 State Route 241, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-674-6188 | http://holmescountykidney.org/

Kids' Day

Wayne County Library Downtown 1-4 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

Shreve Village-Wide Garage Sales

Village of Shreve, 8 AM www.shreveohio.com

Booth Brothers at Amish Door Village

11:30AM, 6:30PM Cost: $48.00 1210 Winesburg St. (US 62), Wilmot, OH 330-359-5456 | www.amishdoormarketplace.com

Ladies' Night Out

Downtown Wooster, 4-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

06 – 08

Creston Community Yard Sales

Creston Village 330-435-6021 | www.crestonvillage.org

Jun. 07 & Jul. 05 Brad Fuller

7 - 10 PM Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Brad Fuller. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557 Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

Sounds of Downtown

Downtown Wooster 6-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

07 – 08

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Wooster

Wooster High School, Fri 7 PM to Sat 11AM 330-517-2075 | www.relayforlife.org/ waynecountyoh

Holmes County Rails-to-Trails Benefit Auction

Hipp Station/Millersburg Depot, 62 N Grant Street Millersburg, OH 44654 330-674-0475 | www.holmestrail.org

Guided Bird Walk

Secrest Arboretum, 9 AM 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu

Dalton Community Historical Society Strawberry Festival

Dalton Village Green Park, 4 PM 330-359-5456 | www.amishdoormarketplace.com

08 – 09

Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Watch these cowboys compete in timed shooting 12

June

matches on horseback. Wayne County Fairgrounds 9AM 330-242-3873 | www.nooutlaws.com

Quailcrest Farm Spring Garden Fair

Quailcrest Farm Sat 10AM-4PM & Sun 11 AM-4 PM 330-345-6722| www.quailcrest.com

Great Grill Off

Christian Children's Home of Ohio 12:30-3:30 PM 330-345-7949 | www.crestonvillage.org

Kiwanis Strawberry Social

Christmas Run Park 4:30 -8 PM 330-439-2093 | http://woosterkiwanis.org

WCHS Summer Community Band Concert

Wayne County Historical Society, 7 PM 330-264-8856 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

Guided Tree Walk

Secrest Arboretum, OARDC, 1 PM 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu

6/13, 6/22, 6/25, 6/27, 6/29 When Pigs Fly

Brand New in 2019! Hold on to your seat and get ready to laugh! Amish Country Theater, 4365 OH39, Berlin, OH 44610 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com

Whiz Bang! Science Show "Under Pressure"

Have fun while learning about science, free family fun. John Streeter Garden Amphitheater, Secrest Arboret, 7 PM 330-263-3761 |http://secrest.osu.edu

Orrville Performing Arts Summer Concerts

Orr Park Rehm Gazebo, 7-9 PM 330-684-5001 | www.orrville.com

14 – 15

Gold Wing Road Riders Association Ohio Buckeye Rally

Wayne County Fairgrounds

6/14, 6/18, 6/21, 6/28 Seize The Hay

Brand New in 2019! Seize The Hay will leave you happier than a goat in a briar patch! ,Amish Country Theater, 4365 OH-39, Berlin, OH 44610. 888-988-7469 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com

Samantha Servais

7 - 10 PM Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Samantha Servais. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

New Pittsburg Lions Club Fish Fry

New Pittsburg Lions Club Park 5-7:30 PM 419-496-1134

Ohio Light Opera Opening Night Gala

Freedlander Theatre Following 7:30 PM performance 330-263-2345 | www.ohiolightopera.org

Chicken Barbeque

Smithville Park, NOON-3 PM

The McKameys

7 PM. Spend an evening soaking in the wonderful harmonies of this family as they have a unique opportunity to share God's love through song. Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@dhgroup.com 855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com

Berlin Moo Fest

Celebrate Ohio Dairy Farmers with fun activities and sales in Berlin.Berlin Main Street Merchants, 4900 Oak Street, Berlin, OH 44610. visitberlinohio@gmail.com 330-893-2523 | http://heartofamishcountry.com

continued on Pg. 14 Amish Heartland

JUNE EVENTS CALENDAR (cont.) Sunny Slope Winery's 2nd Anniversary

7 - 10 PM. Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Barefoot McCoy. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

Smithville Community Historical Society Open House, Antique Power Show & Vintage Baseball Game

Downtown Wooster, 6:30-9 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

11AM - 12AM. Red & Six 6PM-9PM, Knight Shift Band, 9PM-12AM. Featuring Crazy Nate's BBQ 12251 State Route 39, Big Prairie, OH 44611 330-378-4722 | www.sunnyslopewinery.com

Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill 1:30-4 PM 330-669-9308 | http://sohchs.org

Great Adventure Race

Wooster YMCA, 8 AM 330-264-3131

Speaker: Vick Schantz "The History of the Schantz Organ Company"

Shreve Presbyterian Church, 1 PM 330-464-4382

15 – 16

Strawberry Jamboree

Rittman Orchards and Farm Market, Sat 9 AM-6 PM, Sun 11 AM-5 PM 330-925-4152 | www.rittmanorchards.com/events

OHIO Sprint Speedweek

Wayne County Speedwa,y 7 PM 330-465-2365 | www.waynecountyspeedway.com

Guided Summer Walk

Secrest Arboretum, OARDC, 2 PM 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu

Bike Night

A fun evening of food, beer and auctions benefiting the Wayne County Dog Shelter. The Olde Jaol, 6-10 PM 330-345-1018 | www.waynedogshelter.org

Barefoot McCoy

June

Concert/Cruise-In

Family Fun Movie Night

Orr Park Rehm Gazebo, 9 PM 330-684-5001 | www.orrville.com

Jeff & Sheri Easter

7 PM. Jeff and Sheri have a dynamic sound/stage presence with unbelievable family harmonies and an authentic ability to communicate a message of hope. Ohio Star Theater,1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@dhgroup.com 855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com

Buckin' Ohio Pro Bull Riding & Western Experience

See website for time and events. 8154 Garman Rd., Burbank, 4-9:45 PM 330-624-7205 | www.buckinohio.com

Motown Night

Blue Barn Winery, 6-9 PM 330-575-1028 |www.bluebarnwinery.com

Marshallville Antique Tractor Pull

Marshallville Park, Noon 330-855-2212 | www.marshallvillepullers.com

Wayne Holmes Soap Box Derby

2000 Noble Dr, Wooster, 9 AM 330-418-4347 |www.facebook.com/ wayneholmessoapboxderby

22 – 23

ARRL (Ham Radio) Field Day

2 PM-2 PM 330-264-6592 | www.w8woo.org

Mt. Hope Garage Sales

Summer Sale

Ashery Country Store near Mt. Hope, 8922 State Route 241,Fredericksburg, OH 44627 contact@asherycountrystore.com 330- 359-5615 | www.asherycountrystore.com

The Hoppers

7 PM. Known as the Favorite Family of Gospel Music, The Hoppers bring their unique blend of music to our stage in Sugarcreek. Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681 info@dhgroup.com 330-359-5615 | www.ohiostartheater.com

122nd U.S Army Band Concert

The Band of the Ohio National Guard On the Square in Downtown Wooster, 7-8:30 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

Orrville Performing Arts Summer Concerts

Orr Park Rehm Gazebo, 7-9 PM 330-684-5001 | www.orrville.com

28 – 29

Walnut Creek Vintage Fair

Mast Farm Service, 3585 OH-39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687 info@coblentzchocolates.com www.cometowalnutcreekohio.com

Josiah Whitley

7 - 10 PM. Join the Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Daughty Glen Winery for live entertainment by Josiah Whitley. Guggisberg Swiss Inn, 5025 SR 557, Millersburg, OH 44654 330-893-3600 | www.guggisbergswissinn.com/

28 – 30

5 Alarm Orrville Firefighters Fast Pitch Classic

Orr Park 330-684-5051 | www.orrvillefireinthesky.com

Thunder Over Holmes County

Live entertainment can be found all afternoon Saturday on the Courthouse Lawn. Children's Play area: Fireworks: Dark on June 29th Historic Downtown Millersburg, Millersburg, OH 44654 www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com

Customer Appreciation Sale

Hartzler Family Dairy 330-345-8190 | www.hartzlerdairy.com

Paint Twp. Firemen's Festival & Fireworks

School Grounds, 4:30-10:30 PM 330-359-5699

Lehman's Country Living Workshop

Lehman's Hardware, 9 AM-6 PM 800-438-5346 | www.Lehmans.com

07/02 – 07/06

Orrville Firefighters Independence Day Celebration

Orr Park, Orrville Parade 7/2-7 PM, Fireworks 7/610:15 PM 330-684-5051 | www.orrville.com

07/03 – 07/06

Fire in the Sky Girls 14U National Qualifier Softball Tournament

Orr Park, Orrville 330-684-5051 | www.orrville.com

07/04

Ohio Light Opera Community Pops Concert

Downtown Wooster, 7-8 PM 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

4th of July Fireworks Celebration

North of the Kinney Building on Burbank Rd. between Highland and Oldman Rd. Corner of Burbank and Oldman Roads, Wooster, 6-10 PM 330-464-6305

Fredericksburg Independence Day Parade

"Wayne County's Biggest Small Town Parade." 11 AM Amish Heartland

around the heartlandd TR = Township Road

SR = State Route

CR = County Road

US = US Route

Includes GPS coordinates

– A tt 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)

00 List YOUR business here! By advertising with Amish Heartland

(40.5671534° -81.7815958°)

(40.5246103° -81.8043815°)

(40.802762° -81.763000°)

Call (330) 265-1125

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

(40.5738493° -81.781379°)

31 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5308237° -81.8118837°)

60 Troyer’s Home Pantry 668 W. Main St., Apple Creek

(40.7554854° -81.8442625°)

– L o d g i n g & Ca m p i n g – 55 Donna’s Premier Lodging 5523 East Street, Berlin

(40.560806° -81.795587°)

56 Holmes with a View 3672 TR 154, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.508033° -81.801507°)

40 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367 NE, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5513798° -81.7821696°)

59 Whitetail Ridge Lodge 3058 TR 223, Big Prairie

June

(40.552981° -82.09569899°)

– O u t d o o r S p e c i a lt y– 14 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic

(40.841048° -81.764447°)

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

16 Mt. Hope Fence 7102 CR 77, Millersburg

(40.604204°, -81.779729°)

–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°)

(40.5613792° -81.7939588°)

(40.561007°, -81.793194°)

(40.506574° -81.784203°)

(40.619896°, -81.772613°)

(40.7421225 -81.7443897)

(40.7071309° -81.679855°)

(40.8453279° -81.9284401°)

(40.433964°, -81.799479°)

(40.561726° -81.798374°)

(40.6268459° -81.784219°)

(40.5545293° -81.788738099°)

(40.659197° -81.918054°)

(40.741602°, -81.745078°)

(40.8768762° -82.2596821°)

(40.5451448° -81.7386129°)

(40.793873° -81.700984°)

(40.440058° -81.6778544°)

(40.5617104° -81.7991439°)

(40.5172712° -81.6999655°)

(40.7412134° -81.7450194°)

Amish Heartland

–Ashland–

–D over–

16 T.H. 362

T.H. 360

T.H. 365

61 .3 .H

C.H. 1

C.H. 201

T.H. 363

T.H .3

C.H. 77

37 0 6

3 T.H.

T.H. 359

643

Shetle d rR

Miller Rd

643 643

ga rcre ek Rd

Yode r Rd 47

Bollman Rd Rage rsv ille R d

16 6 .H .

557

Shanesville Rd

T.H . 18 4

108

T.H. 18 2

T.H .

114

ht Rd n r ig lde

Steinebrey Ridge Rd

T.H. 183

Farmerstown T.H. 1 6

Smo ke yL a ne R

T.H. 162 64

41 8

T.H. 151

141

557

C Ridherry ge Dr

Sugarcreek

3 T.H. 18

600

4 16

.1 T.H

Row eR d

140 141

T.H. 163

T.H. 184

C.H. 77

Skyline Dr 35

T.H. 166

T.H. 159

T.H. 161

T.H. 188

Pen rod Rd

T.H. 1 59

T.H. 369

T.H .

T.H. 422

T.H. 369

T.H

. 3 67

Hersh berg e

T.H. 40

r Dr

6 T.H. 3 5

T.H. 356

T.H .

114

600

s Dr

Charm

Gerber Valley

140

144

T.H. 194

T.H. 117

T.H .4

114

June

.4 T.H

135

T.H. 371

9 T.H. 1

T.H. 444

Simon

T.H. 118

T.H. 406

Oak Ridge Rd

5 T.H. 1

T.H. 12

T.H. 119

– C h a r m & Wa l n u t C r e e k –

515

0 T.H. 42

T. 68

T.H. 157

557

119 119

3 T.H.

T.H. 157

Walnut Creek

T.H. 374

Valley Dr

T.H. 406

T.H. 403

Dr Dr

. 37 T.H

T.H. 401

12 4

135

70 T.H. 3

T.H. 123

T.H. 401

5 . 35

T.H. 36 8

T.H. 372

T.H

See Inset

. 367 T.H

557

on Falc

T.H. 356

bir ing mm

Berlin

T.H . 419

C.H. 201

T.H .1

Parkwood Dr

6 . 62 C .H

T19 .H

. 1013

Dalbey Ln

T.H . 38 0

Berlin

Edgar St S Market St Dryer St T.H. 1016

T.H .3

T.H. 36

366 T.H.

Elm St

Rhin eR

018

T.H. 377

–Berlin–

Wa y n e & H o l m e s C o u n t i e s

42 30

Kidron Rd

60 50

44 51 29 27 36

57 3 59

28 40 17

Amish Heartland

–AMISH wedding tr aditions–

Story by DORIS SI G G Amish Heartland Writer

ABOVE: Amish dating involves buggy rides taken by couples, and a courtship is established if a boy's offer to a girl for a ride home from a social activity is accepted.

T HE IMPORTA NCE of family in the Amish community makes marriage a central celebration and dating a serious ritual. At around age 16 Amish young adults begin to socialize at functions such as frolics, church, home visits, and Sunday night singings. The Sunday night singings can include Amish youth from several districts, and typically take place in someone’s

2701 State Road 557 Baltic, OH 43804

June

330-897-6007 countryviewwicker.com

WO-10671675

(South end of Farmerstown)

Open Monday - Saturday 10AM5PM or call for appointment.

home or barn. Amish boys and girls sit at a long table facing each other singing hymns and socializing between the songs. The singing breaks up around ten o’clock, and then refreshments are brought out while the youth mingle for an hour or two. If a boy is interested in a girl, he offers to give her a buggy ride home. If she accepts the courtship is on. Amish dates typically involve taking buggy rides together or participating in outdoor activities with a group. Some of the more progressive churches allow the young couple to travel into town for an evening meal. Holding hands and kissing is permitted, and some Amish even participate in the practice of bundling, where a board is placed down the middle of a bed and the couple talks all night. Before getting married, the couple must join the Amish church. They are baptized into the Amish faith and are responsible for following the Ordnung. The Ordnung is a written and unwritten set of rules for daily living. “A whirlwind of activity begins after Fast Day on October 11. Fall communion takes place the following church Sunday. After communion, proper certification of membership is requested, and is given by the second Sunday after communion. This

is a major day in the life of the church because all the couples who plan to marry are “published.” At the end of the service, the deacon announces the names of the girls and who they plan to marry. The fathers then announce the date and time of the wedding and invite the members to attend. The betrothed couple does not attend the church service on the Sunday they are published. Instead, the young woman prepares a meal for her fiance and they enjoy dinner alone at her home. When the girl’s family returns from church, the daughter formally introduces her fiance to her parents” (https://tinyurl.com/y6zeqx5c). In agrarian households, weddings were traditionally held after the fall harvest. Engagements were kept secret until October when an announcement was made in church. A newly engaged couple might have waited until July or August to share the news with their parents. If you would see a household painting their house or planting a large quantity of celery (used to decorate the wedding tables and make soup and stuffing casserole for the wedding meal), then you might have been able to predict a wedding,. This tradition is changing, however, with many weddings now occurring in May and June. Amish weddings are traditionally held at the bride’s home. There are hundreds of details to be taken care of. The house will be spruced up since their entire church and all their friends and family will be there, many of whom will be helpers (https://tinyurl.com/ y67rao7w) “Amish weddings are typically held on Tuesdays and Thursdays …. Why Tuesdays and Thursdays? The family needs a full day to prepare for the wedding, and a full day to clean up afterwards. Having a wedding on Saturday or Monday would mean setup or cleanup would fall on a Sunday, which is sacrilegious” https:// tinyurl.com/y6agvrup. Amish brides typically make their own bridal dresses, and the dresses of her bridesmaids (known as newehockers-sidesitters). The dress is most likely blue or purple, with blue being the more common color worn. After the wedding, this dress becomes the woman’s Sunday church attire. Instead of a veil, the bride wears a black prayer covering to differentiate from the white cap she wears daily. And, the bride must wear black high-topped shoes. “The wedding ceremony starts around 8:30 in the morning and lasts 3-3.5 hours. After a sermon, the bishop takes the couple aside while the congregation sings songs. He gives the couple advice, private

instruction, and his blessing. Afterward, the bride and groom give their vows at the front of the church (https://tinyurl.com/y6agvrup) After a final prayer, the wedding party and guests head to the bride’s family home. Guest lists for Amish weddings are very large, ranging from 200-500 people. “The bride and groom’s friends and family typically help with tasks such as caring for the guests’ horses, serving food, being ushers, and clearing and cleaning the dishes”(https://tinyurl.com/y6agvrup). They will also need ushers and people to care for all the horses that bought the guests (Different colored clothing designates work roles). The guests stay for two meals: supper and dinner. Food can include a wide range of recipes: roast or “Amish Casserole” (casserole of chicken and stuffing), mashed potatoes, creamed celery, coleslaw, applesauce, dinner rolls, pears, doughnuts, and pies. A lot of celery will be used to make creamed celery, one of the standard side dishes served at every Amish wedding dinner. Instead of flowers, the Amish have traditionally placed celery in vases or jars to decorate the dinner tables (this custom is apparently lessening). While there isn’t any dancing at an Amish wedding, they are filled with visiting, games, and connection among families. The Amish couple will not conclude their wedding with a honeymoon trip. Instead, they will spend the next day helping to clean after the wedding. The next few months will be spent living with the bride’s parents until they are ready to start a home of their own. They visit the homes of each of the wedding guests during that time as well when they collect their wedding gifts.

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

WO-10671627

Amish Heartland

recipes. ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) • 1/2 c. My Grandma’s Greek Dressing (see right) • 1/3 c. diced charred red bell pepper (see right) • 1 T. minced sun-dried tomatoes • 1 T. brined capers, rinsed/drained • 1 T. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper • 3/4 c.crumbled feta cheese • 1 T. unsalted butter • 1 T. olive oil

Roasted Red Pepper, Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta

Topped Chicken

serves

directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Place the chicken in a medium bowl or large resealable bag and pour the Greek dressing over the top. Marinate the chicken on the countertop for 20 minutes. (Any longer and the lemon juice will start to break down, or “cook,” the chicken.) 3. In a medium bowl, combine the bell pepper, tomatoes, capers, parsley, salt, black pepper and feta. 4. In a 12-inch cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over mediumhigh heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip back into the bag. Place the chicken top-side down in the skillet and sear for 4 to 6 minutes. 5. Turn the chicken over and divide the pepper and feta mixture over the top. Slide the skillet into the oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Carefully transfer the chicken to a platter and let it rest for 5 to 6 minutes before serving. 22

June

Chicken is a versatile food that can be prepared and cooked in various ways and is capable of being combined with a host of tasty ingredients. In fact, cooking and serving chicken with certain foods can pack a flavorful punch, turning an otherwise bland chicken breast into a dish families won’t soon forget. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Roasted Red Pepper, Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Topped Chicken” from Laurie McNamara’s “Simply Scratch: 120 Whole Homemade Recipes Made Easy” (Avery).

My Grandma’s Greek Dressing ingredients

directions

• 1 large clove garlic • 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed in your palm • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt • 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper • 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, strained of pulp and seeds • 1/4 c. olive oil

1. Pass the garlic through a garlic press into a glass jar or resealable storage container. 2. Add the oregano, salt and pepper. 3. Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil. 4. Shake. Pour. Swoon.

makes

3/4 cup

Charred Peppers directions

1. Grill: Heat a grill to medium-high. Place a pepper (or peppers) on the grates, close the lid and let it char for 5 minutes. Rotate and repeat this process until all sides are charred. After 12 to 15 minutes, the skin should be black and blistered. 2. Gas stovetop: Using metal tongs, hold the pepper over a medium-high flame, rotating it to create an even char. 3. Oven: Preheat the broiler to high and crack the oven door. Place a washed pepper on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet and slide it under the broiler, rotating it every few minutes until it is charred.

" Yo u o n l y l i v e o n c e , b u t i f y o u work it right, once is enough."

Strawberry Pie ingredients

directions

• 1 qt. strawberries, washed, stemmed and drained • 1 baked pie shell • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch • 1 c. sugar • whipped topping

1. Pick out the choicest half of the strawberries and place them in baked pie shell. Mash the remaining berries in saucepan and add sugar and cornstarch. 2. Cook over low heat about 10 minutes. Let cool and pour over berries in pie shell. Chill. 3. When ready to serve, top with whipped topping and garnish each piece with a strawberry slice. May be made a day ahead.

makes pie

Taken from In Season: Favorite Recipes from the Amish Heartland, Orrville, OH: Spectrum Publications, 2004.

Amish Heartland

–From the Desk of Javon Miller– Who Are These People? (Part 2) Submitted by Javon M iller | Amish Heartland Contributor

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Psalm 103:1, 2

TRULY GOD is good and his benefits are worthy of our praise. Springtime is here and with it comes the miracle of new life. Outside my office window Is a maple tree. A few weeks ago it was a dormant skeleton of a tree. Today it is crowned with a lush foliage of green. It has become a haven to nesting birds. The morning air is filled with the twittering of the fowls of the air. They are all praising the Lord, their maker, in their own unique ways. What about you? What about me? Do we take time to consider our purpose here on Earth? Do we take time to simply praise God and consider the benefits that King David wrote about? I have always felt that it fitting to have Easter come in the spring of the year. Granted, I recognize that our 24

June

latitude on the globe puts it in spring, whereas, people in the other hemisphere celebrate Easter during their autumn. What is Easter all about? It has nothing to do with the charming Easter bunny or colored eggs. We have our Communion and commemoration of Jesus’ death and resurrection twice a year. The spring Communion is always set to coincide with Easter. It is good to be reminded, periodically, that God created a perfect world. In this creation, he placed Man and Woman. With the introduction of Satan, a fallen angel, sin entered the scene. Man was in a perfect state of being and life was an eternal “bliss.” Sin destroyed this state of perfection and oneness with God. Adam and Eve were driven out of the Garden of Eden and had to spend

their life toiling and fighting the seeds of destruction. Ever since that day, life is a continual decay. We are all slowly going, day by day, towards the day of our death and entrance into eternity. Our bodies age and decline physically. The buried body returns to the dust from whence it was created. The earthly structure and environment that we depend our life and being on, are in a perpetual state of decline unless we stay on the watch and work to maintain it. Our daily relationships have been altered from their perfect intent. This was the first thing that Adam and Eve discovered. When God was walking in the garden and seeking them, he called out and Adam replied, “I heard thy voice in the garden and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree, wherof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.” Genesis 3:9-13. God saw that Man destroyed the plan he had for creation. He had to institute a redemption plan or all mankind would be doomed to the same fate as the fallen angels. This was not what God intended for us. God’s plan is for us to bring glory and honor to Him. God chose a group of people to be His. Through them, He sent his son, Jesus, to teach and show us the way. Throughout the Old Testament, God gave valuable teachings and prophecies to show the world that a Savior will come. Through the Jewish nation, God showed us that no matter how far we fall, he is always there for us. We need only turn to him in repentance and change our ways and he will again restore us to Himself. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 And so this leads into the second set of our Confessions of the Faith Articles. These are the core of our faith. Unless we believe these truths, all other scripture is vanity. Article 2 The Fall of Man We believe and confess, that according to the purport of the holy Scriptures, our first parents, Adam and Eve, did not remain long in the happy state in which they were created, but did, after being seduced by the deceit and subtlety of the serpent, and envy of

the devil, violate the high command of God, and became disobedient to their Creator; through which disobedience ‘sin entered into the world, and death by sin” so that “death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned” (Romans 5:12), and thereby incurred the wrath of God and condemnation. For which reason our first parents were, by God, driven out of Paradise, to cultivate the earth, to maintain themselves thereon in sorrow, and to “eat their bread in the sweat of thy Face,” until they “returned to the ground, from which they were taken.” (Genesis 3:19) And that they did, therefore, through this one sin, so far apostatize, depart,

Unique products from local artisans showcased in our Kidron loft and in Medina.

www.eastwoodfurniture.com facebook.com/EastwoodFurniture

Amish Heartland

Throughout the Old Testament, God gave valuable teachings and prophecies to show the world that a Savior will come. neither help themselves, nor be helped by any of their descendants, nor by angels, nor by any other creature in heaven or on earth nor be redeemed, or reconciled to God, but would have had to be lost forever, had not God, who pitied his creatures, in mercy, interposed in their behalf and made provision for their restoration. These are supported by the scriptures found in Genesis 3:6,23; Romans 5;12-19; Psalm 47:8,9; Revelation 5:3; and then one of the key verses in the whole Bible, John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” As I have previously stated, unless we believe and confess that we are sinful and in need of a redeemer, we cannot be accepted of God. Why is it that such a small thing, admitting that we are wrong and have failed, is so hard to do. It is only through the strength of God that this is possible, and yet, it is the key to the rest of our "story.”

Him, comforted them, and showed them that there was yet means with Him for their reconciliation; namely, the immaculate Lamb, the Son of God; who “was foreordained’ to this purpose ‘before the foundation of the world,” (1 Peter 1:20) and who was promised to them and their descendants, while they (our first parents) were yet in paradise, for their comfort, redemption, and salvation; yea who was given to them thenceforward, through faith, as their own after which all the pious patriarchs, to whom this promise was often renewed, longed and searched, beholding it through faith at a distance, and expecting its fulfillment, expecting that He (the Son of God) would, at His coming again redeem and deliver the fallen race of man from their sins, their guilt, and unrighteousness. The supporting scriptures for this article are found in John 1:29; John 11:27; Peter 1:19; Genesis 3:15, 1 John2:1-2; 1 John 3:8; Galations 4:4,5 End of Articles

Article 3 The Restoration of Man through the Promise of the Coming of Christ Regarding the restoration of our first parents and their descendants, we believe and confess: That God, notwithstanding their fall, transgression and sin, and although they had no power to help themselves. He was nevertheless not willing that they should be cast off entirely, or be eternally lost; but again called them unto

Through these passages we see that God promised a redeemer, not of this world (self merits or financial), but a heavenly and spiritual one. This is what John the Baptist was referring to when he preached repentance. "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness Prepare ye the way of the

June

So it came to be that, in God’s own perfect timing, He sent his Son, Jesus, to be a man. To walk the earth, teaching and admonishing us of the things to come. Lord, make his paths straight.” John 1 records, “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me; for he was before me.” So it came to be that, in God’s own perfect timing, He sent his Son, Jesus, to be a man. To walk the earth, teaching and admonishing us of the things to come. He taught us the ways of God. He showed compassion to the poor, sick, crippled, widow and children. He said, “Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are like unto whited sepulchers, which indeed appear beautiful outward but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.’ “Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me.” “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeeth in me though he were dead, yet shall be live; And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” “If you love me, keep my commandments, /and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter; that he may abide with you for ever;” “In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also…. I am the way the truth, and

the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” “Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world…” The above verses are a collection of Jesus’ own words. They are an indication that He knew why he was sent to live on Earth. These lay some foundation on which we then go on in further articles to base our Confession of Faith on. These show that our daily life are part of our spiritual life. We will close with the verses that follow our opening text. “Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; Who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercy.” Psalm 103:3, 4

Respectfully submitted,

J.M.

J av o n M i l l e r

Amish Heartland

"Hands Build Houses love builds homes." – Amish Proverb

Did You Know? Ohio has the largest concentration of Amish anywhere in North America. The Holmes County Amish community is among the most diverse, with nearly a dozen distinct affiliations found in the settlement. Significant communities are also found at Geauga County, Ashland and Medina Counties, and Knox County.

June

–Advertise– your Inn, Hotel, or Cabin here!

Call 330.264.1125 to reserve your space

– Patricia Rininger, Massillon, Ohio

I can’t walk very good now. I love to see the pictures. I always come down a lot. I also love all the stories. I read from cover to cover. – Sandra Ault, Canton, Ohio

ish m

– A

I love the whole magazine plus know of sales and special things coming up. I always read cover to cover and make notes of places I want to visit.

rtl

ar.– –M

201

d –

When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about. Here is what some of them had to say this month:

– Ma i l bag –

Am ish He ar tl an d 212 E. Lib ert y St. Wo ost er , OH 446 91

I like the pretty cover photos and enjoy all the articles, recipes, etc. Also, like to find “the wheel”! Thank you for your nice magazine. We like to shop for the great food in our favorite places in Amish Country! – Connie Tanner, Zanesville, Ohio

Wonderful information shared from the desk of Javon Miller.

First time I have seen your publication. Very much enjoyed the article on…”Do the Amish believe in Education.” Very interesting and educational.

Using it as a guide to plan my next visit, and reading it cover to cover.

– Yvonne Linton, Salem, Virginia

– Kelli Jackowski Shadyside, Ohio

– Paulette Fisher, Barberton, Ohio

– Spr i ng Photo C on t e st– Deadline June 05, 2019 For the upcoming season put your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country. Contestants can submit up to 10 of their best photos. Photos that have been edited will not be accepted. The top three winners will be announced in the July issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland. Send photos and contact information to Amish Heartl and 212 E. Libert y St., Wo oster , OH 44691 or v ia e-mail to dsig g@the-daily-record.com Amish Heartland

e– n u –J

l Don’t miss a single issue of

d –

02 Amish 201

1 Yr. Subscription (10 editions) = $27 .50 Order your subscription by sending your name, address,phone number and check (made out to Spectrum Publications) to:

A m i s h H e a rt l a n d | 2 1 2 E . L i b e rt y S t. | Wo o s t e r , OH 4 4 6 9 1

– F i n d t h e B u gg y W h e e l – Rules for entry: Somewhere in this issue you’ll find a buggy wheel. It may be tucked in an ad, in a picture or placed somewhere else on a page. It won’t be just any buggy wheel, but just like one of the wheels at the right. Clip the entr y form below and mail it to: Amish Heartl and Puzzle 212 E. Libert y St. Wo oster , OH 44691 Entries must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2019, Winners will receive a free gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers. The April buggy wheel was on page 4. Cong ratulations to our April w inner, Kelli Jackowski of Shadyside, Ohio.

I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTL AND:

June

–

Providing the community with an array of niche products, Spectrum Publications has a magazine for everyone. Family Today is a new quarterly magazine geared toward helping families thrive in Wayne and Holmes Counties by offering a variety of content focused on parenting, finance, inspiration, health and family. Ohio Gas & Oil is a monthly magazine that provides members or interested parties of the gas & oil industry with current and accurate information. Amish Heartland displays the beauty and culture found within the Amish Heartland of Ohio. It is available at AAA locations throughout the state. Harvest is produced quarterly with a 10 county distribution, find it locally in Wayne and Holmes Counties. The magazine offers expert knowledge of timely agricultural topics and news.

For more information call

330-264-1125

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” — Henry Ward Beecher Amish Heartland

Friday’s

See facebook for vendor market dates - May — October

Food Trucks n’ Finds #VendorMarket

Events for ALL Moofest - June 15

HoeDown - Oct 5

Bring your kids to plant something for Dad!

Christmas Open House - Nov 7, 8 & 9

Warehouse Sale - Sept 5-14

Shopping Under the Stars - Dec 13

Deepest discounts of the year!

Pajama Party - January 2020

www.oldeberlinvillage.com 4755 State Route 39, Berlin, Ohio 44610

WO-10667763 32 June