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Interfaith Voices: The not-so-obvious blessing of Christ
It may sound obvious, but it’s sometimes harder than you’d expect: This summer, at Albany Mennonite Church, we’ve been looking for blessings in the Bible. Don’t get me wrong; the Bible is full of beautiful, easy-to-find blessings. kAmqFE :7 E96 H9@=6 3@@< :D DFAA@D65 E@ 3=6DD FD[ H92E 5@ H6 5@ H:E9 E96 A2CED E92E 766= 564:565=J F?=:<6 3=6DD:?8Dn (92E 5@ H6 5@[ 7@C :?DE2?46[ H:E9 E96 DE@CJ H96C6 y6DFD 42==D 2 H@>2? 2 5@8n %9:D DF>>6C[ @FC 49FC49 564:565 E@ E2<6 @?
Interfaith Voices: The not-so-obvious blessing of Christ
It may sound obvious, but it’s sometimes harder than you’d expect: This summer, at Albany Mennonite Church, we’ve been looking for blessings in the Bible. Don’t get me wrong; the Bible is full of beautiful, easy-to-find blessings. But if the whole book is supposed to bless us, what do we do with the parts that feel decidedly unlike blessings? What do we do, for instance, with the story where Jesus calls a woman a dog? This summer, our church decided to take on the challenge.
Interfaith Voices: Trump gives Canadian-born pastor a lot to think about
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Interfaith Voices: Trump gives Canadian-born pastor a lot to think about
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Interfaith Voices: We can feel safe if we agree with the president and less safe if we don’t
On Jan. 21, we Mennonites — along with the Amish, Hutterites, Brethren in Christ, and others — celebrated our 500th birthday. Now, whether or not you identify as any of those, it’s an origin story that should matter to all of us right now, and here’s why: Please subscribe to continue reading… Peter J.H. Epp is pastor of Albany Mennonite Church, where you are invited to hear the story of Conrad Grebel, George Blaurock and Felix Manz in more detail Sunday, Feb. 2.
Interfaith Voices: We can feel safe if we agree with the president and less safe if we don’t
On Jan. 21, we Mennonites — along with the Amish, Hutterites, Brethren in Christ, and others — celebrated our 500th birthday. Now, whether or not you identify as any of those, it’s an origin story that should matter to all of us right now, and here’s why: On Jan. 21, 1525, three men in Zurich rebaptized one another, beginning a movement that would come to be known as Anabaptism (anabaptist meaning “re-baptizer”). Why rebaptism?
Ivanchikov and 200 Medley Relay Win Bronze Medals on Third Day of Northeast 10 Championship
WORCESTER, Mass. – Daniel Ivanchikov won bronze in the 200 freestyle, and he helped the 200 medley relay team take home bronze on the third day of competition of the Northeast 10 Men's Swimming and Diving Championship. As a team, Bentley finished day three in second place with 485 points. Southern Connecticut leads the way with 622 points. A freshman, Ivanchikov increased his medal haul to three after he won silver with the 800 free relay team on Thursday.
Interfaith Voices: Should pastors teach their children to believe in miracles?
As a pastor in a secular age, I’ve got a lot of friends who ask me, “Sure, you’re still into the church stuff, but you don’t actually teach your own kids about _____, do you?” Usually, they fill in the blank with a violent story from the Old Testament, but I can do them one better. As a 21st-century parent, even stories in the New Testament give me pause. For instance, do I teach my kids to believe in miracles?
Falcons triumphant against Babson on Senior Day
WALTHAM, Mass. – The Bentley men's swimming & diving team earned a win on Senior Day with a 168-126 triumph over Babson Sunday afternoon. Results Before the start of the dual, the Falcons celebrated their senior members: Wellington Chen, Jake Eastman, Peter Epp, Rodrigo Gomez, Andrew Marcus, Andrew Matjucha, and Sergio Torres. The dual began with Bentley winning the 200-medley relay. Daniel Lehr, Kenneth Ryu, Joey Twomey, and Carter Ferrara combined for a time of 1:37.54.
Falcon men return to competition at St. Michael's Tuesday
WALTHAM, Massachusetts – The Bentley men's swimming & diving team returns to the pool for Northeast-10 competition at St. Michael's Tuesday, Jan. 9. The meet begins at 1 p.m. It is the Falcons' first competition since the WPI Gompei Invitational, Dec. 1-3. The first of half the season resulted in several NE10 honors and a couple of school records. Owen Angkatavanich received back-to-back NE10 Men's Diver of the honors in November. The Falcon men also earned NE10 Relay of the Week in early November.
Walden, Marzano, Epp, Rouyer Claim NE10 Relay Team of the Week
WALTHAM, Mass. – Bentley's 200 yard medley relay team of Matt Walden, Tyler Marzano, Peter Epp and Jules Rouyer claimed the NE10 Men's Relay of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. In the Falcons' 155-68 victory over Assumption on Sunday (Nov. 5), the quartet recorded a time of 1:41.46 to touch first ahead of three other teams. Walden swam the lead off leg, followed by Marzano second, Epp third and Rouyer swimming the anchor. Bentley's next meet is set for Friday night at Brandeis.
Falcons Outpoint Assumption 155-68
Falcons Outpoint Assumption 155-68 WALTHAM, Mass. – Bentley men's swimming and diving won its 23rd straight meet on Sunday with a 155-68 victory over Assumption at the Dana Center. The 200 medley relay team of Matt Walden, Kenneth Ryu, Peter Epp and Jules Rouyer began the meet with a victory in a time of 1:41.16. Leighton Wielgoszinski then took the 1000 freestyle in 10:16.60 and Patrick Tarka followed with a victorious swim in the 200 free in 1:50.91.
These forty days before Easter Original
For many Christians, these 40 days before Easter are something we call "Lent." Maybe you know it as that time of year when you try to give up something like sugar, or, if you're a former student of mine, homework. But if we're getting studious about it (unlike my student), Lent is the time of year when Christians focus on two words that start with F (please note the pastoral care I took with phrasing that): finitude and fallibility.
OLD CARS: Ford V8 was Henry Ford’s final triumph
John Wright owns this 1932 Ford convertible, on display at the Art Kemp Memorial Car Show, held in Thamesville in September 2022. Peter Epp jpeg, CA Article content Henry Ford was a genius, and much of the acclaim he received was for the practical application he brought to any industrial or mechanical challenge. Ford rarely invented anything but had the uncanny ability to take someone else’s idea and improve it so it could be of use to as many people as possible.
OLD CARS: Ford V8 was Henry Ford’s final triumph
Article content Henry Ford was a genius, and much of the acclaim he received was for the practical application he brought to any industrial or mechanical challenge. Ford rarely invented anything but had the uncanny ability to take someone else’s idea and improve it so it could be of use to as many people as possible. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
OLD CARS: Aero was Willys' last conventional automobile Original
Article content Over a century ago, the biggest American producer of cars was the Ford Motor Company. But the second largest was Toledo-based Willys-Overland Motor Company, an organization best-remembered for building a military vehicle during the Second World War, commonly known as Jeep. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
OLD CARS: International Harvester may have built world’s first truck Original
37InternationalFront.jpg Wayne Erickson is the owner of this 1937 International pickup truck. It was on display last September at the Art Kemp Memorial Car Show in Thamesville, Ontario. Peter Epp photo jpeg, CA Article content If ever a company was equipped to build a truck for the agriculture community it was International Harvester.
OLD CARS: Monterey was the most popular Mercury in 1959 Original
A rare 1959 Mercury Monterey, as a two-door hardtop, was on display at the Old Autos car show in Bothwell in August. Peter Epp photo jpg, CA Article content Mercury faced an identity crisis in the late 1950s. Since its launch in late 1938, Mercury’s job had been straight-forward: to provide loyal Ford owners with a moderately more expensive automobile to step up to without having to leave the Ford Motor Company. Mercury fulfilled that function capably, but its mission was disrupted in 1955.
OLD CARS: '66 Fury was typical of that era’s family cars Original
This 1966 Plymouth Fury I was featured at the Old Autos car show in Bothwell in 2013. The car was near-perfect in its presentation, having been purchased new in Kitchener. The odometer recorded only 29,000 miles. Peter Epp jpg, CA Article content Plymouth’s full-size car line underwent a bit of a revolution in the mid-1950s when its most expensive model, the Belvedere, issued a Fury sub-series. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
LETTER: Conservatives not trying to ‘fix’ healthcare
Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Premier Doug Ford released a New Year’s message, in which he proclaimed that Ontario’s “future is bright” and its “best days are still ahead.” He vowed his government “will never stop working for workers” and touted a number of initiatives including investing in the skilled trades. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
LETTER: Conservatives not trying to ‘fix’ healthcare
Published Jan 03, 2023 • 1 minute read Join the conversation Article content Premier Doug Ford released a New Year’s message, in which he proclaimed that Ontario’s “future is bright” and its “best days are still ahead.” He vowed his government “will never stop working for workers” and touted a number of initiatives including investing in the skilled trades. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
LETTER: Conservatives not trying to ‘fix’ health care
Published Jan 03, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 1 minute read Join the conversation Article content Premier Doug Ford released a New Year’s message in which he proclaimed that Ontario’s “future is bright” and its “best days are still ahead.” He vowed his government “will never stop working for workers” and touted a number of initiatives, including investing in the skilled trades. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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