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–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON– Who Are These People? (Part 12)

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Time & Optics

Binoculars & Scopes Get You Closer To Nature

Outdoor Dining

Tips For A Pleasurable Experience

Facts About Horses Nature's Majestic, Assistance Animals

Fresh Apple Pie

Always The Right Time Of Year

From the Desk of Javon Miller

Who Are These People? (Part 12)

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–Index of Advertisers– Crafts & Collectibles Sol’s in Berlin............................................................... 07 World Crafts.. .............................................................. 18

Dining & Food Kauffman’s Country Bakery.. ............................................ 04 Sugar Valley Meats....................................................... 04

Shops & Such Berlin Village Gift Barn.. ...................................... Back Cover Gospel Book Store........................................................ 05 The Peddler................................................................. 25

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By AMY CLIP STON

Reviewed by JILL SELL Amish Heartland Contributing Writer

here’s a strong temptation to read the last several pages of The Farm Stand by Amy Clipston, but you shouldn’t. Readers, however, will really want to know if Salina Petersheim, an Amish woman who grows gorgeous vegetables and sells them at her food booth, and Will Zimmerman, a Mennonite who owns a restaurant near the market, will ever romantically get together. Or if they even should. Basically, that’s the entire plot of the romance novel, part of the Amish Marketplace series from Zondervan. Plenty of obstacles stand in the way of Salina and Will creating a life together. The characters’ cultures differ, but not their core values and ethics. Both are under pressure from their families to stay in established relationships that are supposed to lead to marriage. And neither Salina nor Will want to hurt their current partners. But they aren’t exactly head over heels in love with the other two people who are more friends to them than marriage material. Oh, what to do, what to do. Conversations between unmarried men and unmarried women can be a little restrained in the Amish community if proper protocol is to be followed, and way more so if someone is already in a committed relationship. Will and Salina spend a lot of time just locking eyes from across a distance. And they must rely on friends and community gossips for the latest news about the person in their dreams.

Half way through reading the book, you wish they could directly ask each other, “Do you love me? Because I love you and I’m so not in love with my current partner.” But then there would only be half a story. Give Clipston credit for creating a suspenseful situation and for writing a book that makes you want tell the main characters how to make everything better. We just want everyone to be happy.

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–TIME & OPTICS–

Binoculars & Scopes Get You Closer to Nature

ABOVE: A family run business since 1976, Time & Optics specializes in watch repair, and is also an authorized dealer for 13 of the optics industry's leading brand names, offering the best in binoculars, spotting scopes, and more.

Story by J ILL SELL Amish Heartland Contributing Writer Photos courtsey: Time & Optics

THERE IS a special hill that veteran birder Robert Hershberger and his sons like to climb. From their vantage point, they can overlook the 5,671-acre Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area that covers parts of Wayne and Holmes Counties. Birding is good all year at the state-owned property, the largest remaining marsh outside the Lake Erie region. But the spring migration of waterfowl and songbirds is particularly impressive. It’s also a time Hershberger can get great views of his favorite birds –raptors—including bald eagles, osprey, American kestrel and a variety of hawks. 6

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Hershberger is well equipped to see wildlife up close and personal. He’s owner of Time & Optics in Millersburg, which sells spotting optics, including binoculars, telescopes and accessories. Hershberger’s parents established the family business in 1976, then known as J.H. Watch Repair, a service still performed. When Hershberger was 12, his father passed away and his mother, Martha, took over the business. Timepieces are terrific, admits Hershberger, but it was the several pairs of binoculars at the store that really caught

ABOVE: Tie & Optics' large selection of grandfatther, mantel, wall and table clocks make a great addition to any home.

his eye. Hershberger combined his fascination for magnification with an early birdwatching passion. His future career was in sight. He took over the optics part of the business in 1996 (then called Country Optics) and later bought out his mother’s portion of the original clock business in 2002. “Optics has grown hugely,” said Hershberger. “It helps bring people so much closer to nature, whether that’s

using a microscope or looking at wildlife 10 miles away. And it’s not just for birding. You can look at bees on dandelions.” One of the misconceptions many people have about binoculars is that the higher the power, the better the view. But that’s not necessarily true, according to Hershberger. The user’s purpose of looking through binoculars is more important than the numbers. The

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“Optics has grown hugely. It helps bring people so much closer to nature, whether that’s using a microscope or looking at wildlife 10 miles away. And it’s not just for birding. You can look at bees on dandelions.” – Time & Optics Owner Robert Hershberger most popular (and among the most versatile) binoculars are 8 x 42 or 8 x 32, but 10 power is also available, especially good for viewing raptors and shorebirds that are more difficult to approach.

Hershberger recalls recently using a scope and seeing a mourning dove land on a roof a quarter mile away. He could actually see flies on the roof take flight when the bird landed. “That’s amazing,” he said.

(The first number in a binocular description refers to the magnification or power. A “7,” for example, means an object will appear seven times larger. The second number is the diameter of the objective lens, which affects how bright objects appear.)

Time and Optics has a new website and online and phone orders are available. Store hours are determined by state COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

When shopping for binoculars or scopes, Hershberger recommends considering their weight, if eyeglasses or sunglasses will be used, and if extreme close focus is required. More than 90 percent of today’s better binoculars are waterproof, which means most manufacturers will honor a warranty if a pair fogs internally. If a less expensive pair gets moisture inside, the owner is probably out of luck, said Hershberger. Also, no binoculars are indestructible, despite his customers’ wishes. “Some people say they want really good binoculars for $100. But you’re not going to get really good binoculars for $100,” said Hershberger, adding that optics can range from under $50 to more than $4,000. “You do get what you pay for.” 8

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Time & Optics 6954 C.R. 77, Millersburg, OH 44654 Phone: 330-674-0210 Website: www.shoptimeandoptics.com

–OU TDOOR DINING– Tips For A Pleasurable Experience

WARM WEATHER entices people to enjoy long hours outside basking in the sun or relaxing on balmy evenings. Many of the activities people once reserved for indoors when temperatures were chilly, including dining, are moved outside as the weather warms. Even though outdoor dining can be quite enjoyable, certain factors need to be considered to ensure that each experience is as pleasurable as possible. This means focusing on comfort whenever meals are taken out-of-doors.

Address insects

Insects are equal opportunity invaders. Once they smell sweet or savory food items, they quickly descend for an easy bite. This means extra steps are necessary to dissuade insects from coming by. Invest in citronella candles, which can be placed around the patio to repel flying bugs. Clean up crumbs and spills promptly. Bees and wasps can be lured away with sweet traps placed around the perimeter of the property.

Offer shade

Too much sun can make outdoor meals less enjoyable. A patio umbrella, pergola or canopy can cut down on glare and make the dining area more comfortable.

Check to see that the shade source can be adjusted to guard against the sun as it moves across the sky.

Dress up seating

Just because furniture is made for outside doesn’t mean it has to be uncomfortable. Many companies now produce very durable and attractive outdoor furniture. Weather-resistant fabrics mean rain or sunlight will not age items too quickly.

Reusable place settings

If you frequently dine outdoors, you may want to dine in style. Instead of disposable paper or plastic place settings, invest in colorful, durable, reusable plastic dishes, glasses and flatware, which will not break if dropped and can hold up to a dishwasher when it is time to clean up.

Create the right ambiance

Invest in outdoor lighting, candles and hidden speakers to pipe in music and create ambiance. Install privacy screens and foliage to establish a nice nook for outdoor dining. Outdoor dining areas can be improved with some easy modifications to existing spaces. SL206012 Amish Heartland

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– ca l e n d a r o f e v e n t s – Please use the contact information at the end of each eventto confirm its scheduling, or any cancellations or postponements.

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/

02 – 05

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound FAN RETREAT CONCERTS

July 2&3, 7 PM; July 4, 1 PM. Spend 4 days/3 nights in fellowship with one of southern gospel's most celebrated quartets. Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@ dhgroup.com 1-855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com

DOUG CHURCH - THE TRUE VOICE OF ELVIS

7 PM Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@dhgroup.com 1-855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Watch these cowboys compete in timed shooting matches on horseback. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 9AM 330-242-3873 | www.nooutlaws.com

Fredericksburg Independence Day Parade

11 AM. "Wayne County's Biggest Small Town Parade." Line up starts at 9:30 AM at 501 and Graber Roads.

Ohio Light Opera COMMUNITY POPS CoNCERT ON THE SQUARE

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

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DAVID PHELPS

7 PM Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@dhgroup.com 1-855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com

GARY BONEWITZ

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

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Summer Community Band Concert

7-8:30 PM. 377 W. Liberty St., Downtown Wooster. 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

Lehman's MADE-IN-OHIO DAY

10 AM-3 PM.Come and talk to the makers of your favorite Ohio made products. Demos, samples and more! Lehman's Hardware, 800-438-5346 | www.Lehmans.com

Smithville Community Historical Society Open House, Vintage Baseball Game & ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Smithville Historical Society & Mishler Mill 1:304:30 PM 330-669-9308 | http://sohchs.org

TASTE of Downtown

6-9:00 PM. 377 W. Liberty St., Downtown Wooster. 330-262-6222 | www.mainstreetwooster.org

DAILEY AND VINCENT IN CONCERT

7 PM Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@dhgroup.com 1-855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.com

MARK WILLS

7 PM. Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills is coming to Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old State Route 39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681. info@dhgroup.com 1-855-344-7547 | www.ohiostartheater.c

17 – 18

Ohio River Valley Texas Longhorn Cattle Show

Wayne County Fairgrounds Fri 1 PM, Sat 9 AM-4 PM 419-606-6184 | www.facebook.com/ORVTLA

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/

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/

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting

Watch these cowboys compete in timed shooting matches on horseback. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 9AM 330-242-3873 | www.nooutlaws.com

SECREST ARBORETUM TOUR

10-11 AM. Secrest Arboretum,1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691. snyder.1062&osu.edu 330-263-3761 | http://secrest.osu.edu

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–FACT S AB OU T HORSES– Nature's Majestic, Assistance Animals

ABOVE: Horses are majestic and fascinating animals, and these 15 interesting facts show just how incredible these beautiful animals are.

D O GS MAY BE man’s best friend, but horses have been companion and assistance animals for millenia. In fact, archaeological evidence indicates that humans formed intermingled relationships with horses nearly 5,500 years ago. Horses provided people with much of the essentials they required for group survival. Khan Academy indicates that the domestication of the horse ushered in an era 12

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of innovation in transport and communication. Horses also were invaluable animals on the farm or in early villages. Horses still serve many practical functions, but they’re more often than not companion animals or relied on for riding hobbies and sport. Horses are majestic and fascinating animals, and these 15 interesting facts show just how incredible these beautiful animals are.

Horses still serve many practical functions, but they’re more often than not companion animals or relied on for riding hobbies and sport. 1. Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up. 2. Horses have the largest eyes of any mammal that lives on land. 3. People once believed horses were colorblind. In fact, horses can see colors, but are better at detecting yellows and greens than purples and violets. 4. A horse’s body contains 205 bones. 5. Because a horse’s eyes are on the side of its head, it is capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time. 6. The fastest sprinting speed ever recorded for a horse is 55 miles per hour, though they generally trot at around four miles per hour. 7. Horses evolved from a very small animal about the size of a dog or baby lamb that was called a hyracotherium. This ancestor lived in tropical rain forests in North America and ate leaves. 8. Hooves are made from the same protein that comprises human fingernails and hair. 9. The Przewalski’s horse is the only truly wild horse

species still in existence. The last remaining wild population is in Mongolia. 10. A male horse is called a stallion, while a young male horse is a colt. A female horse is a mare, while a young female is a filly. 11. Ponies are not immature horses. They are a small variety of horse. 12. Estimates suggest there are around 60 million horses in the world. 13. Early civilizations used horses as a form of food. But in 732 A.D., Pope Gregory III said the ritual consumption of horse meat was a pagan practice and had to be abolished. Islamic and Jewish communities also advocated toward avoiding horse meat. Today there is no specific law in the U.S. banning horse meat, but most people still steer clear of it. 14. An adult horse’s brain weighs 22 ounces, or about half the weight of a human brain. 15. Horses like sweet flavors, which is why you can tempt them with sweet treats like apples and sugar cubes. TF207119 Amish Heartland

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– A tt r act 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

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

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

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– O u t d o o r Sp e c i a l t 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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C E R T A I N FOODS are synonymous with particular holidays or times of year. For example, few people can imagine celebrating Valentine’s Day without ample supplies of chocolate on hand. And what summer barbecue is complete without grilled hot dogs and hamburgers? While these foods and others are must-haves during certain times of the year, that doesn’t mean they cannot be enjoyed whenever a craving arises.

Apples, and particularly apple pie, are a staple of many holiday season celebrations. But apple pie is just as delicious in March, April, May, etc., as it is during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s especially true when the apples are fresh. Whether yours is a seasonal or non-seasonal craving for apple pie, be sure to satisfy it with this recipe for “French Apple Pie” from Mollie Cox Bryan’s “Mrs. Rowe’s Little Book of Southern Pies” (Ten Speed Press).

French Apple Pie Makes one 9-inch pie • 1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (see to the right) Raisin Filling • 2⁄3 cup raisins • 6 tablespoons water • 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice • 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup • 11⁄2 teaspoons all-purpose flour • 11⁄2 teaspoons sugar • 2 apples (preferably a tart variety) • 1⁄4 cup brown sugar • 1⁄2 cup sugar • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 11⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch Icing • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar • 2 tablespoons water • 1 tablespoon butter, softened To make the raisin filling, combine the raisins, water and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to mediumlow and cook, stirring occasionally until the raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Separately, combine the corn syrup, flour and sugar and mix well, then add to the raisins and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool until the mixture is just warm, about 10 to 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust.

Peel the apples, cut them into thin wedges, and put them in a large bowl. Separately, combine the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch, then add to the apples and gently stir until evenly mixed. Spread the apple mixture in the crust in an even layer, then spread the raisin filling evenly over the apples. Brush the rim of the crust with water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a steam vent in the center. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours, until completely cool. To make the icing, combine the sugar and water and mix well. Add the butter and mix until smooth. Brush over the top of the cooled pie before serving.

Plain Pie Pastry Makes two 9-inch pie crusts • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 2⁄3 cup vegetable shortening • 5 to 7 tablespoons cold milk Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until it is the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the milk over part of the flour mixture. Gently toss with a fork and push to the side of the bowl. Sprinkle another tablespoon of milk over another dry part, toss with a fork and push to the side of the bowl. Repeat with the remaining milk until all of the flour mixture is moistened. Press the dough together to form 2 equal balls, then flatten into disks. Roll out the crusts right away, or wrap the dough tightly, smoothing out any little wrinkles or air pockets and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball to a thickness of 1⁄8 inch. Use a light touch and handle the dough as little as possible. TF203782 Amish Heartland

â&#x20AC;&#x201C;FROM THE DESK OF JAVONâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Who Are These People? (Part 12) Submitted by Javon Miller | Amish Heartland Contributor

"And the Lord God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever. So the Lord God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken." G ENESIS 3 : 2 2 - 2 3

THIS MORNING I was reading in Genesis. I have in the past month read through the book of the apostle John's Revelation. the story of Esther, and the book of Job and his suffering. I thought why not go and read the book of the beginning of the world and the race of man, Genesis, again. I was reading chapter 3 which simply records the fall of man and the beginning of our sinful tendency. After reading the account of sin's entrance into the world, I thought, how ironic that the article we are studying this morning aligns so nicely with this chapter. Today's article study covers a topic that is very popular, or could we say unpopular, in the novels and general "knowledge" of the Amish church culture. It is excommunication. 20

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I do not read Amish novels! I am not approving of many of their twisted depictions of the Amish life. Many of them are simply romance novels with an "Amish" setting that makes it a novelty. Unfortunately, few are written by a person that has experienced the culture, rather from someone that is observing from the "outside." However, I do read book reviews. I concur from these and some "reality shows" that I have heard about, that the Amish are just aching to excommunicate and shun any person that dares to wander from the straight and narrow. There are many misconceptions out there about the use and practice of it. This is not a method that the

bishop can use as a power tool. This is not something that is to be used as a way to settle personal grievances. It is not something that gets used on a regular basis. So why is it a glorified and magnified part of our "culture?" Probably the first reason is because there is an aura of mystery that shrouds any minority "culture." The second, and probably biggest reason, is because the media and entertainment world thrives on the dark side of humanity. It loves to promote the "injustices" that are being practiced in the world. It tugs at our heartstrings to see some targeted soul heing ostracized and mentally abused by some bigoted, power hungry dictator. I will not say that this practice of excommunication has never been abused. I would be naive to deny it. However, it is not used a lot. There are many Amish people that barely know how it works or is used. So what is the true purpose of this excommunication and how can it be effective? These last few months should have given any of us that are members of a church and used to attending a Sabbath service a small taste of what excommunication is intended to do. I have heard people from mulltiple denominations discuss this already. Sure, we can listen to a message via phone conference or live stream a service via internet, but are you truly getting the full benefit of our church body? No! I believe that anyone who is close to their church brethren and sisters will admit that they miss the fellowship. A large element of our worship services and communion with the Lord comes from our fellowship with our fellow believers. They strengthen us as we fellowship with each other. They give us the courage to go on and face another

week. If we struggle in life, our brethren in Christ are there to encourage us with their presence and experience. Let us take a look at what our forefathers determined as scripturally ordained methods andreasons to practice tbis.

Article 16 Excommunication or Expulsion from the Church We also believe in and acknowledge the ban, or excommunication, a separation or spiritual punishment by the church, for the amendment, and not for the destruction, of the offenders; so that what is pure may be separated from that which is impure. That is, if a person, after having been enlightened, and received into the communion of the saints, does willfully, or out of presumption, sin against God, or commit some other "sin unto death," thereby falling into such unfruitful works of darkness, that he becomes separated from God, and is debarred from His kingdom, that such an one, when his works are become manifest, and sufficiently known to the church, cannot remain in the "congregation of the righteous"; but must, as an offensive member and open sinner, be excluded from the church, "rebuked before all," and "purged out of the leaven," and thus remain until his amendment, as an example and warning to others and also that the church may be kept pure from such "spots" and "blemishes"; so that not for want of this. the name of the Lord be blasphemed, the church dishonored, and a stumbling block be thrown in the way of those "without," and finally that the offender may not be condemned with the world, but that he may again be convinced of the error of his ways, and brought Amish Heartland

to repentance and amendment of life. Isaiah 59:2, "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear." 1 Corinthians 5:5,6,12, "To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? ... For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within?" I Timothy 5:20, "Them that sin, rebuke before all, that others also may fear." 2 Corinthians 13:10, "Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction." Regarding the brotherly admonition, as also the instruction of the erring, we are to "give all diligence" to watch over them, and exhort them in all meekness to the amendment of their ways, and in case any should remain obstinate and unconverted, to reprove them as the case may require. In short, the church must "put away from among herself him that is wicked," whether it be in doctrine or life. 22

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James 5:19,20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from the death, and shall hide a multitude of sins."

***End of Article*** So we can conclude that excommunication is to keep the church pure. It is designed to show the erring one that he has strayed from the path of God. Next month we will look at the practice of "Shunning" after the excommunication, and how it is to be practiced. We will also see how not to abuse it. The point of excommunication is to separate the works of the flesh from the purity of God. It is to present a church, to the world without God, free of any spot or wrinkle. With this in mind, we should always be mindful of our our own sinful nature and not focus only on the weakness of others. We should purge this leaven from our own lives on a daily basis. When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden, God, in a sense, excommunicated them. They were driven from the presence of Him and denied the benefits that God had intended for them. We can conclude from the Bible that this excommunication showed Adam and Eve the error of their ways and brought them back to God. They obviously taught their children the ways of God

so we can assume that they restored their fellowship with the Creator. However, they were still banned from the Garden for life. This exemplifies the purpose of excommunication. It is to make the erring one aware of his vulnerability when separated from God and give them opportunity to repent and return to full fellowship with a renewed zeal and desire to follow God. True excommunication is not done in a spirit of maliciousness, nor from personal spite. It should be exercised with deep soul searching, personal renewal of the whole church's commitment to God, and with an attitude of sorrow rather than haughtiness. When the following passage is practiced, these

True excommunication is not done in a spirit of maliciousness, nor from personal spite. It should be exercised with deep soul searching, personal renewal of the whole church's commitment to God, and with an attitude of sorrow rather than haughtiness.

methods do work. They can be effectively done in love. If they are practiced without love, they are futile and drive the transgressor away. Then both parties are guilty of sin. "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 thou the mote that is in thy brother'S eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy 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 thy brother's eye." Matthew 7:1-5

Respectfully submitted,

J.M.

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