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Amish Business Spotlight Buckeye Rockers in Millersburg, OH
Religious Customs In The Heartland
From the Desk of Javon Miller
Who Are These People? (Part 6)
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their acceptance of children with disabilities as special gifts from God.” In the story, baker Martha Ropp befriends Ambrose Hershberger, a big man who does deliveries for town businesses. The two form a gentle friendship that could be more. Can they find happiness in the community? To find the answers, open the book like the Christmas present to readers that it is.
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–Amish & MENNONITE Tr aditions– At Christmas
Story by J ILL SELL Amish Heartland Contributing Writer
ABOVE: As part of their Christmas traditions, some Amish allow depictions or figures of angels or stars to acknowledge the season.
SNOW C OVERS dormant farmers’ fields in winter, the breath of horses is white, suspended in air, and Amish exchange their summer hats for warmer ones. Winter is a quiet, beautiful time in Ohio’s Amish and Mennonite country, but there is no mistaking the excitement as Christmas approaches. 6
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“Christmas holidays are extremely important because families are important,” said Marcus A. Yoder, executive director, Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center in Millersburg. “It’s a wonderful time surrounded by family and friends, and Amish celebrate Jesus and his incarnation on Christmas Day and during the season.”
“Christmas holidays are extremely important because families are important,” said Marcus A. Yoder, executive director, Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center in Millersburg (OH). Celebrate, yes, but usually not in all the same ways of their non-Amish neighbors. Don’t look for Christmas trees, Santa Claus, outdoor holiday lighting or extensive decorating inside the home. Those practices are thought to lead to possible competition to see whose results are the “best,” and therefore not encouraged. Depending upon the district and family, battery-operated candles in windows may light the night and modest greenery may be hung. Some Amish allow depictions or figures of angels or stars. However, many Amish are “prolific Christmas cards
senders,” says Yoder. Cards usually have a religious theme and Amish especially avoid those that show the words “Xmas” or the generic “holiday.” “On Christmas Day, there is no work except which is necessary. A special note may be read to the family by the father or oldest person present during a gathering, or a Biblical Christmas story may be read in German or English,” said Yoder. “I remember being at my grandparents’ house on Christmas Day where we would also sing. My grandfather’s favorite Christmas carol was Beautiful Star of Bethlehem. We weren’t very good
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Some Amish reserve December 25 as their religious observation and visit with family and friends December 26. Others observe Old Christmas (Epiphany) on January 6, the date traditionally marked as the day the Three Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem. singers, but we sang it anyway.” Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, dressing, pies, cookies and candy are holiday favorites and Yoder said “everyone eats a full, rich meal on Christmas Day.” If the holiday falls on a Sunday, church services will most likely continue as usual. Amish generally exchange modest Christmas gifts (clothing, tools, books, toys) at home. And about those dolls little Amish girls may receive on Christmas – they ABOVE: Christmas cards sent by Amish may not necessarily usually have a religious theme and Amish especially avoid those that show the be faceless. Again the tradition of words “Xmas” or the generic “holiday.” faceless dolls varies in Amish sects and within families. Yoder says the first Amish dolls made in early rural America were faceless because they were made from rough field sacks. Sewing a face on that tough fabric was difficult. The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center owns an Amishmade doll from the 1930s. It was probably given and made with no clothing to encourage a child or older relative to make create unique clothes for the doll. Also, that way, a doll could be a girl or boy, depending on the child’s wishes. 8
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A gift exchange is often also done in the schools, where Christmas programs are highlights of the year. There, children recite poems, perform plays and present their teacher with a gift (usually jointly purchased by the school board, parents and children) in front of those gathered to share the day’s festivities, according to Yoder. Some Amish reserve December 25 as their religious observation and visit with family and friends December 26. Others observe Old Christmas (Epiphany) on January 6, the date traditionally marked as the day the Three Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem. Mennonites can range from “the horse and buggy Mennonites to very integrated members,” notes Yoder, and because of that wide span, it is somewhat challenging to list specific, universal Mennonite Christmas traditions. But for most Mennonites, Christmas is still a very religious holiday, according to Yoder. “People tend to think of the Amish world as utopian, or a Laura Ingalls kind of society,” said Yoder, referring to the author of the popular Little House on the Prairie children’s books. “But it’s not that. They are a modern people, and affected by the modern world. Amish are not somber, backwoods people frozen in time. Much of the world is now looking to them because of their practices, particularly their farming methods. It’s a misconception that the Amish don’t celebrate Christmas. But they never forget why they celebrate the day.”
–INVITING HOLIDAY AROMAS– Holiday Scents in Seasonal Decor
HOLIDAY DEC OR is as much about the sights and sounds as it is about the scents of the season. Few things evoke the holiday spirit as much as the aroma of fresh evergreen or spicy cinnamon and cloves. Incorporating inviting aromas into holiday decor can make homes feel even more special. Filling a home with fragrant decor takes a little ingenuity and planning. Here are some ideas to incorporate the scents of the holiday season into your decor. • Use a real Christmas tree. An easy way to create a pine-like scent indoors is to select a real Christmas tree. Ask the tree farm which varieties are the most fragrant. If a fresh tree is not possible, fill a decorative basket with pine cones and evergreen boughs for that woodsy appeal. • Create a seasonal scented simmer. Take to the stove to make a homemade air infusion from ingredients in and around the house. Simmer pine branches, citrus peels, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and whatever else can be placed in a pot or slow cooker with water. The scents will permeate the house for hours if enough water is added to the mixture. • Make holiday sachets. Some of the same ingredients for the holiday simmer can be dried and sewn into sachets. Add ribbon and hang on real or artificial trees. Or tuck the pouches into various areas around the house.
• Experiment with scented candles. Scented candles can be found at various stores during the holiday season. Select among popular holiday aromas like pine, cinnamon, apples, and Christmas cookie varieties. • Utilize essential oils. Natural food stores and other retailers may sell essential oils, which can be diluted and sprayed on surfaces or into the air. Exercise caution around upholstery, or test for staining before use. • Spend more time in the kitchen. Add delicious scents to the home by way of freshly baked goods or holiday meals. Nothing beats the smell of cookies right out of the oven, and the scents can linger for hours. • Make beeswax ornaments. Add scented oils to melted beeswax and pour into molds. Hang these creations as ornaments on trees or in other areas of the home. • Craft some “gingerbread” ornaments. A mixture of cinnamon, applesauce and glue can be used to make ornaments or gift tags that resemble gingerbread cookies, and these ornaments have more staying power than actual cookies. • Design a pretty pomander. Stud an orange with cloves. Cut off the top of the orange and hollow out a place for a small tea light. The warmth of the flame will produce more scent. Rich and inviting aromas can fill a home with the holiday spirit. HL19A283 Amish Heartland
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–UGLY BUNNY WINERY–
Growing Popular in Ohio’s Amish Country
By TAMI MOSSER • The Daily Record
ABOVE: Ugly Bunny Winery owners (left) Chad and Sandy Marsh have been keeping busy every day since their business opened just over two years ago.
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• 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
DEPENDING on how you look at it, the Ugly Bunny Winery is either in the middle of nowhere or just a stone’s throw away from everywhere. Owners Chad and Sandy Marsh prefer to believe the latter and they have the sales figures to back it up. Ever since the winery opened at 16101 State Route 39 east of Loudonville, just on the Holmes County line, two years ago, business has been “crazy,” according to Chad Marsh, who started winemaking as a hobby and then turned it into a business. “We’re just growing and growing,” said Sandy Marsh, “which is good.” The dozen or so wines made are created using largely the fruit on site at the Marsh Vineyards at Mohican. In addition to the four acres of vines, the acreage also includes a small apple orchard and a few pear and peach trees.
Ugly Bunny is more than a name; he’s a family pet, just a bit on the shaggy side and so “ugly” he’s actually kind of cute. The crop makes it possible for Ugly Bunny to offer Pearfect, a sweet white with a pear flavor, and Bling!, another sweet white with hints of white pear and green apple. Still, Sandy Marsh said, the top seller is a sweet red, appropriately named Down the Rabbit Hole. Ugly Bunny is more than a name; he’s a family pet, just a bit on the shaggy side and so “ugly” he’s actually kind of cute. Customers, the Marshes say, come from here and there and everywhere. “We get campers. We get people coming to Mohican, just for the day,” Sandy Marsh said. “People on their way to Berlin. We get travelers.” There are people from Mansfield, from Newark and from all over Holmes, Ashland and Wayne counties. They come for the wine and stay for the live music — sometimes provided by guitarist/ keyboardist Chad — and for the food, including pizza, paninis and a Bavarian pretzel that Sandy Marsh said is not to be missed. Desserts include apple pie and raspberry brie phyllo. And in order to give the staff a break from kitchen duty, the Marshes also invite food trucks, including Moto Pizza. Live music happens every Friday and Saturday and Chad Marsh said he’s found “country, bluegrassy stuff seems to go over best.” If there’s anything close to a house band, it’d be the Smith Brothers, who have a standing monthly date, something Marsh said he doesn’t even allow himself.
Customers, Sandy Marsh said, “feel like they’re at a friend’s house. It’s homey. It’s relaxing.” The summer hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.; those will change Oct. 1 to 4-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 1-9 p.m. Saturday. Ugly Bunny is open all year long, even in those cold, snowy months. “It’s beautiful when it snows,” Sandy Marsh said. “It’s like being in a snow globe.” And in an attempt to attract a clientele more inclined to beer than wine, Ugly Bunny also has started to offer winery-made hard ciders — a fresh apple, a berry version and a caramel offering called Sticky Buns. And if you like a wine-and-ice pairing, wine slushies also are available. In the future, Sandy Marsh said, the winery hopes to offer a hop-infused hard cider, already named Hippity Hop. There’s likely more to come from Ugly Bunny, even as Chad Marsh has sharpened his wine-making skills through courses at Kent State University-Ashtabula. At this point, the wines can be purchased only at the site. “We’re not making enough to distribute just yet. We run out here,” said Sandy Marsh. “One day, we’re going to get there.” But for near future, “we’re going to try and maintain for a while.”
RIGHT: Stand at the door to the Ugly Bunny Winery on state Route 39 near the Ashland-Holmes county line and enjoy the view of the hillside vineyard.
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EARLIER TIMES ANTIQUES & FOLK ART SHOW—REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS PAST
4 pm – 7pm Harvest Ridge, 8880 State Route 39, Millersburg, Ohio 44654
HARVEST THRIFT STORE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Special pricing, holiday décor, refreshments 9:30 am – 5:00 pm 102 East Main Wilmont, Ohio 44689 and 1915 Ohio 39 Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681 330-359-0100 | harvestthriftstores.com
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Guggisburg Swiss Inn and Doughty Glen Winery 5025 Ohio 557, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 330-893-3600 | guggisburgswissinn.com/events
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Hands-On Ceramics Workshop
Get fired up as you learn about pouring and firing ceramics. Registration required. Cost is $25. Lehman’s, 4779 Kidron Rd., Dalton, Ohio 800-438-5346 |www.lehmans.com/storeevents
MT. HOPE TRAIN SHOW
10 am - 4pm. 600 +dealer tables & running layout. Adults: $5; children 12 & under, free. Mt. Hope Events Center, 8076 St. Rt. 241 Mt Hope, Ohio 44660 (GPS; Millersburg, 44654) 330-262-7488 |cathijon@sssnet.com | www. cjtrains.com 12
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Lights Out! #1 Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
7 p.m. Amish Country Theater, 4365 OH-39, Berlin, Ohio 44610 888-988-7489 | www.AmishCountryTheater.com
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT BERLIN VILLAGE GIFT BARN, COUNTRY GATHERINGS, THE GARDENS AT COUNTRY GATHERINGS AND MOXIE
4755 State Hwy 39, Berlin, OH 44610 330-893-2648 | www.villagegiftbarn.com
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BERLIN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Berlin Main Street Merchants, Berlin, Ohio 44610 http://www.visitberlinohio.org
HARVEST THRIFT SUGARCREEK CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
9 am –5 pm, Fri. & Sat. Special Pricing, Holiday Décor, Refreshments. Harvest Thrift Sugarcreek, 1915 State Route 39, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681 330-359-0100 | harvestthriftstores.com
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LIVE MUSIC—SAMANTHA SERVAIS
7 to 10 p.m. Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Doughty Glen Winery 5025 OH-557, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 http://www.visitberlinohio.org
Walnut Creek Candle LIGHTING & Christmas in the Village
Commercial & Savings Bank; 4980 Olde Pump St., Walnut Creek, OH 44687 330-763-2820 | www.cometowalnutcreekohio.com
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HOLMES COUNTY LARGEST BOOK SIGNING
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Berlin Gospel Book Store, 4900 Oak Street, Berlin, Ohio 44610 330-893-2523 | info@mygospelbookstore.com | https://www.mygospelbookstore.com
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7 p.m – 10 p.m Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Doughty Glen Winery 5025 OH-587, Millerburg, Ohio 44654 330-893-3600 | http://www.guggisbergswissin. com/events
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HOLIDAYS AT THE MANSION
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The Christmas Tree Ship Visit OhioStarTheater.com for full schedule and details. A ship. A storm. And one family's unsinkable determination to continue their father's mission of bringing Christmas Joy to all. Location: Ohio Star Theater, 1357 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek, Ohio 330-893-3600 | http://www.guggisbergswissin. com/events
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LIVE MUSIC-Josiah Whitley
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LIVE MUSIC-BAREFOOT McCoy
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Doughty Glen Winery 5025 OH-527, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 330-893-3600 | http://www.guggisbergswissin. com/events
Victorian House Museum, Victorian House, 484 Wooster Road, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 330-674-0022 | info@holmeshistory.com | http:// www.victorianhouse.org
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LIVE MUSIC-BRAD FULLER
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Guggisberg Swiss Inn & Doughty Glen Winery 5025 OH-527, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 330-893-3600 | http://www.guggisbergswissin. com/events
Begin your visit to Amish Country by learning more about Amish/Mennonite life and culture.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE & CHOCOLATE WALK
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Downtown Millersburg. Participants purchase an empty box and fill it with visits to shops the proprietors of which hand out a Coblentz chocolate. 330-674-2412 | judy@historicdowntownmillersburg. com | http://www.historicdowntownmillersburg.com WO-10697009
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– A MISH B USINESS S P O T LI G H T – Buckeye Rockers in Millersburg, OH
Story by J ILL SELL Amish Heartland Contributing Writer
ABOVE: From its beginnings in a small farm shop in 1995 to a new 32,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and warehouse facility this fall, Buckeye Rockers is the place for high quality seating products and hardwood accessories.
LIKE A NUMBER of Amish-owned businessmen, Mose Hershberger began his small woodworking business on the site of the family farm, or “home place,” as the Amish describe it. “My dad, Mose Hershberger, started his shop in 1995,” says Dennis Hershberger, owner of Buckeye Rockers in Millersburg. “In 1997, we bought Buckeye Rockers from another company. They only had about six items, and now we have grown the business to 65 items.” Although traditional rockers with two runners are 14
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always favorites of the company’s customers, Buckeye Rockers also makes gliders and desk chairs. Add ottomans (gliding footrests) and footstools (stationary footrests), and the company pretty much covers everyone’s comfortable seating needs. Buckeye Rockers is a wholesale operation, and its furniture is sold in about 200 retail stores across America and Canada. Local stores include: Homestead Furniture, Country Furniture & Bookstore, Berlin Furnishings, Scenic Hills Furniture and others.
“There is a rule that there will be no more new buildings on the home place, and so we are trying to keep it as a farm and not go too commercial there,” explained Hershberger. Currently, the business is located on two sites in three separate buildings on the family property. But not for long. “There is a rule that there will be no more new buildings on the home place, and so we are trying to keep it as a farm and not go too commercial there,” explained Hershberger. “And besides, we are completely full.” This fall (“we hope before it gets too cold”), Hershberger and his 11 Amish employees will move into a new 32,000-square-feet manufacturing and warehouse facility at 1624 County Road 600 in Baltic Village. Additional employees are expected to be added. Family members in the business include Hershberger’s brother-in-law, David Miller, who is the upholstery manager and involved with sales, and brother, Roy Hershberger, also in upholstery and sales. Dennis Hershberger’s oldest son has just finished school, but is not yet involved in the business. The expansion and consolidation will allow the company to increase sales, do more work in-house, and
become more efficient, according to the business owner. Buckeye Furniture creates hand-assembled, upper-end products, crafted mainly from white oak, cherry and maple. Wood material is kiln dried and furniture is built with mortise and tendon joint construction. Upholstered items are made mostly with real leather, but other materials are also used. Customers can make selections from Buckeye Fabric Finishing swatches. Wood stain colors are standard, universal colors by Ohio Certified Stains, which allows furniture buyers to match – or closely match—colors of furniture throughout retails shops in Amish country. Quality design is a hallmark of Buckeye Rockers. Its Mission-style chairs in particular are especially beautiful and are at home in almost any room in any interior design style. Hershberger balks a bit at naming his favorite chair, but confesses the swivel gliders fit him just fine.
RIGHT & ABOVE: Buckeye Rockers offers a wide variety of durable rockers, gliders, footstools & ottomans, and executive/ conference room chairs – all hand crafted using the finest hardwoods and quality finishing materials.
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around the heartlandd TR = Township Road
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Includes GPS coordinates
– 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)
(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°)
–Lodging & Camping– 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
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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°)
(40.5613792° -81.7939588°)
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Story by J ILL SELL Amish Heartland Contributing Writer
ABOVE: Today all Amish follow many similar religious beliefs, but often vary in practices across districts and sects.
FOR MOST Christians, the Christmas season is one of the holiest and most giving times of the year. Midnight mass and other special Christmas church programs, volunteering to help prepare and serve holiday meals or collecting toys for children are ways to show humility and faith during this time. But the Amish, considered to be a religious subculture of Christianity by many, strive to maintain those qualities in themselves every day.
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“The Amish hold to basic Christian tenets, yet choose to live those values out in a way that is different than other Christian groups,” according to Marcus A. Yoder, executive director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center in Millersburg. “They are not often condemning other Christian groups, but wish for the
same respect to be offered to them.” During the Protestant Reformation in the early 1500s in Europe, a group of Swiss dissidents disagreed with the idea that all infants should be baptized and become immediate members of the church. They preferred to leave those choices to adults. Religious prosecution followed, and eventually the Anabaptists, as they were called, fled to America in the 1700s. The Mennonite faith evolved first and then the Amish, who migrated to Ohio in the early 1800s. Today all Amish follow many similar religious beliefs, but often vary in practices across districts and sects. Among them:
the Amish must ask themselves when considering an action. The first is, of course, what effect the decision will have on the Amish history of faith. The second concerns the effect on the family, and the third is the effect on the community. “These people have embraced an orthodox understanding of Christianity and what it means to follow Christ in discipleship,” writes Yoder in his research paper, How Did the Amish Begin? “They have made choices that honor their history and heritage without worshipping the past. They have a desire to live well and make a positive impact on their world.”
Amish are baptized when they are old enough to make decisions for themselves, usually as teenagers. A church bishop pours water from his hands three times (representing the idea of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit) onto the head of the person to be baptized. Baptism is required for marriage within the Amish church. Worship services are often conducted in members’ homes and can last about three hours. In some sects, men and women sit in separate rooms. Members sing hymns, but no musical instruments are allowed. The Bible is viewed as the Word of God. The idea of heaven and hell and various other Biblical concepts are taken literally. Simple obedience to God is at the core of Amish belief. Based on the Amish’s history of persecution, the idea of separation from society and state is practiced. Amish also do not believe in commercial insurance coverage or Social Security, preferring to practice mutual aid, a Bible teaching. Most Amish do not use modern inventions such as telephones, motorized vehicles or computers in their homes, although some sects are more lenient if the items are used to make a living off-site. Based on the writings of the Apostle Paul, Amish believe women should always wear a head covering. A thin white cap with strings serves as a prayer cap, sometimes covered by a bonnet as a protection against the weather. Clothing free from decoration is worn by both men and women. According to Yoder, there are “three great questions”
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recipes. ingredients 2 lb. beef, cut in small cubes 2 medium onions, cut in eighths 3 ribs celery, cut diagonally 4 medium carrots, cut in pennies 1 c. tomato juice 1/3 c. quick-cooking tapioca 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. basil 2 medium potatoes
directions 1. Combine everything but the potatoes in a lightly greased oven-proof Dutch oven. 2. Cover and bake at 300ºF for 2 ½ hours. 3. Add potatoes, mix and cook uncovered another hour.
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" Fait h g iv e s u s t h e c o urag e to fa c e t h e p re s e nt w it h c o nf i d e n c e an d t h e f ut ure w it h e x p e c tan c y. "
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El Paso Casserole ingredients
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• 13/4 lb. Velveeta cheese • 2lb. ham • 11/2 lb. noodles
1. Cook noodles in salt water. 2. Blend cheese and ham into White Sauce. 3. Pour over noodles in buttered pan sprinkled with toasted breadcrumbs. 4. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
White Sauce: • 1/2 lb. butter • 1/2 gal. milk • 1c. flour • 1 can celery soup
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1. Mix flour, sugar, salt and spices. 2. Stir in pumpkin and egg yolks. 3. Add milk; mix well. 4. Fold in beaten egg whites and pour into unbaked pie crust. 5. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. 6. Reduce heat to 350° and bake 20 minutes longer, or until done.
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–FROM THE DESK OF JAVON– Who Are these People? (Part 6) Submitted by Javon M iller | Amish Heartland Contributor
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” HE B RE W s 1 0 : 2 5
IN THE abovescripture, we are encouraged to not forget to attend and become a part of a visible church. Why is this important? Why can we not simply serve God in our own way and by ourselves? It is important that we have an accountability to other fellow Christians. We need regular encouragement and teaching. If we were to be alone in studying the scriptures and had no fellowship with other believers, would we stay true to God? Would it not be so much easier to become lax in our daily application of the teachings of Jesus? I enjoy the opportunity to hear and discuss various insights that we can gleam from scripture by simply having multiple people sharing their thoughts and interpretations of the same teaching of scripture. This 24
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gives us a safety “net” to self-check ourselves with. We also have the assurance that we are not being taken “offtrack” by misinterpretation. I will share this story. It was in a previous article but I feel that it is a good example of the importance of being part of a church and maintaining regular fellowship with other believers. A young fellow felt the church was being inconsiderate of 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,
Article 8 The Church of Christ We believe in and confess a visible church of God, consisting of those, who, as before remarked, have truly repented, and rightly believed; who are rightly baptized, united with God in heaven, and incorporated into the communion of the saints on earth. 1 Corinthians 12:13 “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentles, whether we be bond or free; and have been made all to drink into one Spirit.” And these, we confess, are a “chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation,” who have the testimony that they are the “bride” of Christ; yea, that they are the children and heirs of eternal life – a “habitation of God through the Spirit,” built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets, of which “Christ himself is the chief cornerstone.” – the foundation on which His church is built.” John 3:29, “He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegrooms voice: this my joy is therefore fulfilled.” Matt. 16:18. “And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” ** Inserted Note: I take this rock that Jesus referred to as Peter’s confession of, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. “ An answer to Jesus’ question of, “Whom do the men say that I the Son of man am?...But whom say ye that I am?” ** Ephesians 2:19-21. “Now therefore ye are no more
We believe in and confess a visible church of God, consisting of those, who, as before remarked, have truly repented, and rightly believed; who are rightly baptized, united with God in heaven, and incorporated into the communion of the saints on earth. strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and the prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone; in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord.” Titus 3:7, “That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.” 1 Peter 1:18-19, “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, such as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; but with the precious blood
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it was clear that the host was not in a mood to talk, so they sat in a 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 coal, glowing cherry red, from the fire. He let it set on the heath 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 This leads us our next article:
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of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and without spot.” 1 Peter 2:9, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an hold nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praise of Him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” The church of the living God, which He has purchased and redeemed through His own precious blood, and with which He will be -- “according to his own promise – for her comfort and protection, “always, even unto the end of the world,” yea, will dwell and walk with her, and preserve her, that no “winds” nor “floods,” yea, nor even the gates of hell shall prevail against her” – may be known by her evangelical faith, doctrine, love, and godly conversation; also by her pure walk and practice, and her observance of the true ordinances of Christ, which He has strictly enjoined on His followers. Mathew 7:25, “And the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock.” Matthew 16:18, And I say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock will I build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 28:20. “Teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” 2 Corinthians 6:16, “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
***End of Article*** We see that God intended mankind to be a part of a greater circle of likeminded people. Alone, we cannot stand. Where do you find the tallest and straightest trees? They will not be found in the middle of a flat, windswept plain. They will not be found alone. Trees that stand alone are often squat and twisted. They are buffeted with the wind and storms and cannot grow to maximum height. You will find the ideal tall, straight trees in a forest. Here, surrounded by the other trees, they grow upwards toward the sun. They have to reach into the canopy to access the sunshine, thus they grow straight and tall. The stormy winds blow but these trees stay solid because they are surrounded by their fellow trees and they provide support and shelter for each other. Did you ever notice a forest that has been freshly timbered? If you have, you will know that a tree accustomed to 26
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being surrounded and protected by others, when the surrounding trees are cut away, cannot withstand a heavy wind. It is prone to be blown down. A minister was in our church recently. He shared some lessons in the protection that we have as a church. They were recently on a family trip and toured the Redwoods in California. These tall majestic trees have a root depth of no more than 6-10 feet, they were told. So how can they stand, 200-300 feet tall with no deeper root system? Their roots spread out hundreds of feet laterally and intertwine with the surrounding trees. Thus they help support each other. He also commented that when a tree succumbs to death and topples, it is called a burse tree. New growth shoots will grow out of this felled tree and it sprouts new life in its death. This is a beautiful picture of what we have in a church fellowship. As our lives reach out to others, our hearts entwine in love. When the winds of adversity blow, we are strengthened by the support of others. The death or passing on of a fellow believer usually feels like a loss. However, if we truly are functioning as a brotherhood should, other younger members will pick up the torch and continue to keep it going. In this manner the church continues to grow, and thrive through the lives and example of the mature generations before us. I really appreciate the way we conduct out services for various reasons. We host church in our homes. This allows us to share the hospitality burdens. It eliminates the need for staff to maintain a building and grounds. We are given the opportunity to visit neighboring congregations, usually a friend or relative. It also allows our ministers to routinely have, what most would call, pulpit exchange. This gives us a new voice and perspective, via plural ministry and individual inspirations. It is interesting to note, these visiting ministers do not know the needs of our church members, yet often God has a way of touching the needs of His children through these messages. Sometimes an exhortation is given that “cuts to the quick,” yet we can be assured that this minister has no idea of what every individual struggles with. Thus, we are assured that God will meet our needs in His own way. If this message were delivered by our home minister, he could easily be blamed for targeting an individual, which tends to happen in any setting that people are very familiar with each other and minor personality conflict arise. And sadly, it does happen, we are all human, including God’s messengers. Our services start with three congregational songs, German songs written by our forefathers in Europe.
These songs commemorate the life of Christ and his followers or the thoughts of the author as they faced persecution and death. If we follow along, they bear a message that encourages us in our Christian life. We then have three ministers bearing our sermons. The message consists of an opening, which is a short meditation, prayer, a scripture reading with a bit of explanation, and then the main sermon, followed by another scripture reading. Generally both scriptures complement each other and the main message is often based upon this genre. We wrap it up with another song. The day is concluded with a fellowship meal. This meal is a simple affair of cold cut eat and cheese sandwiches with peanut butter, jam or some sort of spread, pickles, tea and coffee, followed by homemade
Where do you find the tallest and straightest trees? They will not be found in the middle of a flat, windswept plain. They will not be found alone. Trees that stand alone are often squat and twisted. They are buffeted with the wind and storms and cannot grow to maximum height.
cookies. The food might look humdrum but that is not the focal point. The fellowship and interaction with our brothers and sisters in the Lord is what I cherish the most. If it were not for this fellowship, we would not be as familiar with each other. These are the ties that intertwine our lives and make us aware of the needs of our fellow brethren. They allow us to appreciate and rely on the strengths of our other fellow believers to overcome our weaknesses, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:� Philippians 2:3-5
Respectfully submitted,
J.M.
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