By Mary Etta King, Transitional Conference Minister Lent invites us to follow Jesus into the wilderness, the place of unknown. The Gospel of Matthew says Jesus was led by the Spirit to this wild place. While there he was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1). We, too,...
By Alice M. Price, MVS Local Coordinator First opening in La Jara in 1983, Mennonite Voluntary Service has been a steady presence in the San Luis Valley ever since. Originally prioritizing healthcare needs, volunteer placements soon expanded into many other areas of...
by Ken Gingerich, MSMC Moderator I wrote the following words about two months ago in anticipation of the next couple of years. “As I begin this new role as Mountain States Conference moderator, I hope I will be a careful listener—and also able to help discern...
By Phil Rosenberger, Pastor, Light of Life Mennonite Church We all know that there have been disagreements in our conference over the last few years. Disagreements over how things should be done, how decisions should be made, how we should understand the Bible, and...
By Mary Gardner, Mountain Community Mennonite Church February 19 was a special morning service at Mountain Community Mennonite Church (MCMC) in Palmer Lake. Chairs were filled more than usual for two anticipated events. Amy Zimbelman, co-pastor at MCMC was licensed by...
