Spirituality

Plow Creek Mennonite Church

Spirituality

We seek to have a living relationship with Jesus Christ and to help each other in our spiritual growth.

We encourage each other to listen to Jesus . We meet regularly in sharing groups, Bible studies, and prayer groups.

Normally, during Sunday worship, we sing songs of praise, songs that teach and challenge, listen to scripture, and have a time of sharing of joys and concerns for prayer. There is often a short meditation, but not a full sermon. See some of these Sunday Meditations.

Our Worship Photos page gives a bit of feel for some of our worship practices.

See Jim Foxvog's views on why pacifism is the Biblical viewpoint.
Read a recent story given to the children by Louise Stahnke.
A Story of Abuse and Healing by Louise Stahnke

Personal Stories

Thanksgivings From Plow Creek

Jim Harnish: I appreciated David Janzen*s editorial in the last Shalom Connections newsletter. I am longing for release from the misery of life for Donna and for me.

Louise Stahnke: I'm thankful for good health and longing for the kingdom of God.

Meghan Reha: I'm grateful for the connections between Shalom Mission Community youth. I'm longing to be out of America. I'm planning to go on an overseas mission trip next year -- hopefully to New Zealand.

Dani Dean: I'm thankful for health and family -- something not to be taken for granted. It is hard to find words for my longing..

Pete Begly: We're grateful to have Hasand (our adopted daughter from Haiti) with us. Otherwise, existing day to day is our focus now. Leonide and I are planning soon to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary.

Margaret Gale: We're blessed in our family relationships -- good connections. I'm longing for peace on this earth.

Tutuk Horning: I'm grateful for life and that small spark of life within that makes one useful even though one is so small -- like a small bud. I have hope, even in a broken world. It is still there because Jesus Christ is there. That is why there is hope, peace and joy.

Lynn Reha: I'm thankful for protection for our son Matthew whose head was banged at his work in Mennonite Voluntary Service in Dallas.

Jim Fitz: I'm grateful for a pretty good farm year. I'm longing to be better in health and saner of spirit.

Gary Dean: I'm grateful for family.

Neil Honing: Right now I'm grateful for the community's help to chase the steers that got out, for support in new ventures, and for a clearer sense of God's call in our lives.

Boo Graham: I'm grateful for a greater sense of freedom on a personal level -- a greater sense of ministry and mission.

Rich Foss: We're happy for Hannah's engagement, John's decisions about school, for an extravagantly loving wife, and for my loose -- limbed energetic body.

Carol Gale: I'm also glad for Hasand adoption and arrival. Wow! I'm longing for a closer walk with Jesus Christ.

Tim Gale: I'm thankful for family, for girls that say, “Daddy, I love you,” and a warm bed. Every day is worthwhile.

Mark Stahnke: I'm glad right now for my new lightweight glasses.

Meg Foxvog: I'm thankful for a loving community and lots of raspberries. I'm longing for a deeper faith in God and closer relationships with family.

Ruth Anne Friesen: I'm glad for a beautiful Guatemalan Bible cover and a good small friend in Justin Graham -- also for good health and peace.

[Recently heard at Plow Creek from Chicago visitor.] “This place sure has a lack of tall buildings!”

\| home Who We Are People Documents Mission Spirituality Relationships What's New Links Come Visit Village Store Picture Gallery Calendar Contact Us Site Outline	Plow Creek Mennonite Church Spirituality Check out our personal stories. We seek to have a living relationship with Jesus Christ and to help each other in our spiritual growth. We encourage each other to listen to Jesus . We meet regularly in sharing groups, Bible studies, and prayer groups. Normally, during Sunday worship, we sing songs of praise, songs that teach and challenge, listen to scripture, and have a time of sharing of joys and concerns for prayer. There is often a short meditation, but not a full sermon. See some of these Sunday Meditations. Our Worship Photos page gives a bit of feel for some of our worship practices. See Jim Foxvog's views on why pacifism is the Biblical viewpoint. Read a recent story given to the children by Louise Stahnke. A Story of Abuse and Healing by Louise Stahnke Personal Stories Thanksgivings From Plow Creek Jim Harnish: I appreciated David Janzens editorial in the last Shalom Connections newsletter. I am longing for release from the misery of life for Donna and for me. Louise* Stahnke: I'm thankful for good health and longing for the kingdom of God. Meghan Reha: I'm grateful for the connections between Shalom Mission Community youth. I'm longing to be out of America. I'm planning to go on an overseas mission trip next year -- hopefully to New Zealand. Dani Dean: I'm thankful for health and family -- something not to be taken for granted. It is hard to find words for my longing.. Pete Begly: We're grateful to have Hasand (our adopted daughter from Haiti) with us. Otherwise, existing day to day is our focus now. Leonide and I are planning soon to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. Margaret Gale: We're blessed in our family relationships -- good connections. I'm longing for peace on this earth. Tutuk Horning: I'm grateful for life and that small spark of life within that makes one useful even though one is so small -- like a small bud. I have hope, even in a broken world. It is still there because Jesus Christ is there. That is why there is hope, peace and joy. Lynn Reha: I'm thankful for protection for our son Matthew whose head was banged at his work in Mennonite Voluntary Service in Dallas. Jim Fitz: I'm grateful for a pretty good farm year. I'm longing to be better in health and saner of spirit. Gary Dean: I'm grateful for family. Neil Honing: Right now I'm grateful for the community's help to chase the steers that got out, for support in new ventures, and for a clearer sense of God's call in our lives. Boo Graham: I'm grateful for a greater sense of freedom on a personal level -- a greater sense of ministry and mission. Rich Foss: We're happy for Hannah's engagement, John's decisions about school, for an extravagantly loving wife, and for my loose -- limbed energetic body. Carol Gale: I'm also glad for Hasand adoption and arrival. Wow! I'm longing for a closer walk with Jesus Christ. Tim Gale: I'm thankful for family, for girls that say, “Daddy, I love you,” and a warm bed. Every day is worthwhile. Mark Stahnke: I'm glad right now for my new lightweight glasses. Meg Foxvog: I'm thankful for a loving community and lots of raspberries. I'm longing for a deeper faith in God and closer relationships with family. Ruth Anne Friesen: I'm glad for a beautiful Guatemalan Bible cover and a good small friend in Justin Graham -- also for good health and peace. [Recently heard at Plow Creek from Chicago visitor.] “This place sure has a lack of tall buildings!”
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