A blessing from God
The idea that Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp is a sacred space where God is at work came up over and over again at the farewell event for Campbell and Chris Nisbet, held on July 13 at the camp near Shakespeare, Ont. Surrounding all the stories and memories expressed, there was deep respect and appreciation…
Teaching the tabernacle
Eleanor Funk has been teaching people about the tabernacle for almost 40 years. “The passion has never left,” she says. Eleanor, who lives in Saskatoon with her husband Don, grew up in Aberdeen, Sask. After high school, she attended Swift Current Bible Institute and later worked as an interior decorator. In the 1980s,…
Frogmore stew – Amish-Mennonite version
This recipe, that probably originates in the southern U.S., came to Ontario via the MCC meat canner and an Amish community in Ohio. Read the accompanying Gathering Around the Table story at canadianmennonite.org/stories/hostess-enjoys-surprising-her-guests. Serves 10-14 people The yucky stuff (broth): 1 cup ketchup 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup vinegar 1 pkg.…
Hostess enjoys surprising her guests
Veg Weber knows how to do old-fashioned hospitality and she enjoys having people sit around her table. A few years ago, this hostess from Hawkesville, Ont., came across a recipe that gives her guests a surprise dining adventure as well as nourishing food. When Veg serves Frogmore stew, she invites her guests to sit…
