Category Archives: Christian-Formation

     by Jennie Wintermote, WDC Resource Library Director In March, the WDC Resource Library’s Final Thursday Book Discussion was on Michele Hershberger’s book, Why Did Jesus Die and What Difference Does It Make?  The central question Michele addresses in this slim … Continue reading →

Final Thursday Book Discussion  Please join us the final Thursday of every month for a Zoom discussion from 7:00-8:00pm.  Contact the library to borrow a copy of the book, or to register for the discussion. March 25: Why Did Jesus Die … Continue reading →

     by Jennie Wintermote, WDC Resource Library Director Yesterday our 3-year-old danced across the kitchen floor in her sock feet singing, “Joy to the world, the Ward has come.”  What a delight.  I know the “L” sound is one … Continue reading →

Psalms:  Real Prayers for Real Life by Kathy Neufeld Dunn, WDC Associate Conference Minister (Kansas-Based) Are you excited for the election results?  Are you anxious?  Do you wonder who will represent “the least of these” in your state and in … Continue reading →

by Jennie Wintermote, WDC Resource Library Director But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, so that those who love your name may exult in you.    –Psalm 5:11 … Continue reading →

Faith Formation in Challenging Times by Kathy Neufeld Dunn, WDC Associate Conference Minister How can we teach children about Jesus safely and effectively?  How can older adults with underlying health concerns get together to pray?  How can we try to … Continue reading →

     by Kathy Neufeld Dunn, WDC Associate Conference Minister We thought this virus was going to decrease in the warmer months.  It hasn’t.  We thought surely it would be under control by the time school starts.  It’s not.  I … Continue reading →

by Jennie Wintermote, WDC Resource Library Director In the popular booklet “What is an Anabaptist Christian?” by Palmer Becker (published by Mennonite Mission Network and available on their website), Becker writes that the core values of Anabaptist Christians can be summarized … Continue reading →

by Kathy Neufeld Dunn, WDC Associate Conference Minister (Kansas-Based) What are we wearing these days?  For some of us essential workers, we’re probably wearing our face masks and uniforms.  For others of us mostly staying at home, we might be … Continue reading →

Old and New Wine and Wineskins By Kathy Neufeld Dunn May 19, 2020 Matthew 9.16-17:  16 No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old cloak, for the patch pulls away from the cloak, and a worse tear is … Continue reading →