WOMEN ENCOURAGING WOMEN Saturday, July 17, 202110 a.m. to Noon-followed byBoxed lunch (provided) and a time of fellowship Weaver’s Mennonite Church2501 Rawley PikeHarrisonburg, VAOutdoors under the oaks (bring a comfy chair!)(Sanctuary to be used in inclement weather) “IT IS WELL”Speaker: Diane MarinMusic leader: Jerilyn Schrock ”Praying Together as One”Led in Spanish by Veronica Sanchez OfferingsNon-Perishable … Continue reading Save the Date!
Washing and Anointing
Today is Maundy Thursday, the day we commemorate Jesus' last supper--a Passover meal--with his disciples and the intimate, powerful sacrament he initiated that evening when he washed their feet. Photo by Habib Dadkhah on Unsplash There was another dinner in the days leading up to the Passover in which Jesus had his own feet washed. … Continue reading Washing and Anointing
Poem for Women
Happy International Women's Day! On March 8, it's time to pause and celebrate women, so I leave you with this rough draft of a poem. I hope you can see yourself in it. Some say a woman is like a flower beautiful and delicate that may be true of some but there are many I … Continue reading Poem for Women
Role Reversal
Photo by Elisabeth Wales on Unsplash At the advice of some readers following a recent post concerning anger, I've been delving into the book "Playful Parenting" by Lawrence J. Cohen this past week. One of the types of play he suggests is a simple role reversal, where the child gets to play at being the … Continue reading Role Reversal
Real Life Still Life: Five
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Wind & Snow
Did you know that freezing temperatures + windy conditions = the softest laundry ever?! Anecdotally, this has been true in my experience. Of course, you have to go outside and hang them on the line in those conditions too. Wear gloves. =) "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of … Continue reading Wind & Snow
Good Read
When's the last time you wept over a good book? I'm talking literal tears running down your cheeks and the need for multiple tissues. I found myself in this situation a few days ago, and it all started with a gorgeous ice-crusted morning. I've made it a goal this year to pay closer attention to … Continue reading Good Read
Motherhood School
I had to write sentences yesterday. There was what felt like an epic battle of wills involving much screaming (that high-pitched kind), crying, refusing to cooperate, etcetera. And I just lost it. I am not proud of myself. I hit. I yelled. All while saying, "you need to calm down and control yourself." Ironic but … Continue reading Motherhood School
Joyous New Year
2020 has been an epic year for many of us. In many unexpected ways. Here's to much hope and joy in the new one! The end of a year end of some hopes beginning of others thoughts, impressions, ideas gone flown on the wings of past days overshadowed by nights that followed yet a flock … Continue reading Joyous New Year
The Darkest Days
Have you ever experienced a power outage in the middle of a busy evening? All of a sudden the house goes completely dark and everyone cries out, stumbling around. You fumble around for the emergency matches and candles, and the first flicker of light is such a relief! That tiny light which wouldn't normally be … Continue reading The Darkest Days
Mennonite Women of Virginia 