Joining a Mennonite (Anabaptist) Church 👉🏻 What You Should Know
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- The Mennonite/Anabaptist Faith has much to offer to those seeking a simple Christ filled life... however, it does have it's struggles and complications as well. In this video we go over what we feel you should know to better make the decision if joining a Mennonite Church is the right fit for you and your family.
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0:00 Intro
2:24 Purpose of Video
3:50 History
6:01 Theology
19:19 Expectations vs Reality
21:55 Cons
42:29 Pros
1:03:40 Locating a church
1:05:26 Some cultural differences
1:08:39 Conclusion
1:10:41 Outtakes
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Today I visited my local Mennonite church for the first time on a whim. I’ve been veering towards anabaptist theology in my own beliefs and decided that today was as good a day as any to try it out! I walked in and panicked because I felt out of place, but I waved someone down and she kindly offered to sit with me, got the hymns out for me, and gave me a brief idea of what to expect! She was so genuinely kind and I enjoyed every aspect of the service. I will most definitely be returning in the future and I’m so grateful for videos like yours that help me to gain more knowledge on the days after Sunday!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!! 😀 yes it can be intimidating... even for us walking into a new church. Good for you!!!
Praise God
Run from the Mennonite religion and find a true and enriching relationship with The Lord Jesus Christ in a Baptist, Southern Baptist, or even Presbyterian church (PCA). Mennoniteism teaches unbiblical, legalistic heresy to its followers!
I find you two to be such a special couple. I just love how he keeps his arm tightly around you, I look at this as not a way of control as some may think but I see this as a gesture of deep love and respect.
Thank you! Yes, I can see if someone was in an abusive relationship they could view it as control. Def not my husband. Touch is his love language... ❤ it means a lot to me
Coming from the amish community, there was so much emphasis and efforts put into enforcing dress codes and rules, that the heart matters and most importantly, Jesus as the center of the church was sometimes forgotten. For these reasons and many others we felt led to leave the culture and church, for this we are shunned and no longer get to see our families. I pray that God can open their eyes and soften their hearts, so they may know true salvation!
I'm really sorry to hear That. Yes, the Amish practice shunning which is so sad... I hope so badly you can restore relationships with them. It has to be extremely difficult for you to walk away from family and friends knowing that it would severe ties. I know if another family that left the Amish to join my sisters church... and they, too were shunned.
@@BH-si7ru They do not all shun like the Amish do,though.However,a lot of the conservative ones will "shun" or at least look down upon anyone going to like a Baptist,Penocostal,Bible church etc.a lot because often the women won't wear the piece of cloth on their heads(I do not call it a headcovering,because hardly ANY mennonite covers their head.They say it is only a symbol,which isnt biblical.),however our belief is what the bible says..Our hair is given for a covering,so no need for an extra covering.
@@mamaadventures81991 do the amish have any other last name than Yoder ?
@@candacekesting1786 Why yes! There are Weavers,Kanagys,Stolzfoos,Fishers,Bylers,and lots more.:)
@@mamaadventures81991 I also have thought this regarding the "covering" as it doesn't cover hardly any hair & like you say hair in its self is a covering, unfortunately I doubt the channel owners will reply to you as they only reply to comments that directly agree 100% with what they are saying, and nothing that may pose a question or raise a difference of opinion at all..I think its really sad they don't see or at least welcome a variety of perspectives on the channel.
The aspect of community is missing in non-anabaptist / mainstream Christianity and it’s honestly such a loss. It’s something I’ve always longed for and I think deep down most people do if they would stop to identify it within themselves… but I think it would require us to give up a lot of our individualism - which would not be a bad thing. I pray one day we will find community. Thanks for sharing.
I feel alot of people want to join the church expecting it to be life changing without doing gods work and listening to what he wants from us. You've got to devote your heart fully to the lord.
Well done video. Reminds me of the saying “If there ever was a perfect church, it would be imperfect the moment I walk in.”
So good! I will save that one! Thanks for sharing!
I finally got a chance to listen to this and a huge THANKS for tackling this subject. As a Mennonite myself, I feel that y'all are very accurate. And it just blessed me to hear that y'all want to be a part of the revival or renewal movement that is happening. My husband and I are there, too. There is too much value in our heritage to throw out everything.
God is so loving and kind. He took care of me when my first and second husband had affairs with other women and we divorced. I am now married to a wonderful man that God gave to me. He's a Christian and loves God. I am not condemned of the Lord. We put God first in our life.
Following Jesus is freedom when I yield my life to him and obey his teachings! A life for Christ means sacrifice, it is not an easy life, but such a meaningful and peace-filled life! You two did a great job in this video! I sense you put a lot of prayer and thought into preparing for it! Keep your lights shining brightly for Jesus!!
Thanks so much! Yes, it took us some time ti her around to it, and we thought a good deal about what to cover. Thanks for the encouragement!
Yes I agree!
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I don't know yet if being a Mennonite is right for me, but I definitely want to live in a community in which people live their lives according to moral principles. Much respect to Mennonites for that. In my church, people don't care to know you unless you already know their circle friends or they think you are affluent.
I'm always so thankful when you "kids" talk about your faith and beliefs because you express yourselves so well and I just feel hopeful for the future knowing there really are younger people living out their faith....God Bless You!!
Thank you! God bless!
Thank you and Nolan so much for taking the time to put his video together! God Bless you and your family!
I am a child of parents who are divorced and remarried. I think that you guys were so kind about the topic. It is really hard to talk about, especially in a family of divorce. I don't believe in divorce or remarriage. The Bible says marriage is until death. It is hard to find others who have the same beliefs about marriage, especially after telling them about my parents. So many people think that I believe it's ok because my parents are remarried.
I think a super important part of getting marriage is being equally yoked. You shouldn't marry someone who doesn't have the same beliefs or expectations. Marriage will have struggles no matter who you are, but I think it is important to marry someone who believes the same as you.
You are very wise my friend! I'm so sorry for what you went through as a child and I pray you find your soul mate that is committed to you and to God. No earthly thing is more heavenly than a God centered marriage that is equally yoked as you mentioned. Hold on to your convictions girl! God will bless you for it! I will pray for you!
If a marriage is bad....divorce is the impulsive reaction and immediate decision often.....and I know some situations are very very awful but I would love to see physical separation first and working on the marriage long distance to see what work God may do before divorce is decided. I was sure I was getting a divorce within this last year, but never even entertained the idea of remarrying another man. Just thought my marriage was done for and I’d be single til death, but I separated for about 8 months, many of those months had no contact at all, except maybe a text or two which turned into a phone call or two months and months later....it seemed like the end and I knew there was no rush for a divorce if that’s what would happen because I knew I wouldn’t start a new life with another man ever so I figured if divorce happens, it doesn’t need to be immediately done and instead I waited for the Lord which seemed to be forever. I hardly recognize my husband now, in a good way....God gave me my husband back because my husband gave himself back to God and I’m so glad I am reunited with my dear husband who I cried out to the Lord for....that he at least come back to the Lord even if he didn’t come back to me. Now I see more of God’s never failing love from what our Saviour miraculously did for our marriage and words cannot describe.
I too am a lifelong Christian & was raised by very loving Christian parents, married more than 50 years. I wasn't raised to believe in divorce but I am it wasn't an easy decision nor a quickly made decision. There are many situations one finds themselves in that cannot be worked out if both parties aren't willing. I chose divorce rather than have my children grow up in such a volatile household & think that was the normal man & wife relationship. They are grown men & understand but the father/child relationship is sadly & unfortunately strained after many years. It's a personal decision for each person in their own circumstances. You don't know what your neighbor may be going through behind closed doors.
@@GAPeach58 I do agree with you! I am divorced and remarried to a wonderful and godly man. There’s absolutely no way my first marriage could ever be restored for many reasons. I love mennonites and I know a lot of them..however I disagree with the fact that you can’t be members of a Mennonite church if you’ve been divorced because divorce is not the unpardonable sin. I would love to go to one but that’s been my fear of not visiting one. By the way Mennonite mom I love your channel and have been subscribed for 2 years now.
@@shannonturney9045 the Bible does allow divorces again man interpreting the Bible wrong
Oh Thank you for this video! This is timely as many are finding that there current church has lost it's way and we are searching for a spiritual home. I hope this reaches many who are searching.
I hope you find this beneficial! God bless!
I let out an audible squeal of excitement at seeing this video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make a thoughtful video about this topic. The length is awesome! ❤️
Thanks! I was a bit unsure about the length lol. But we wanted to cover what we felt we should
Thank you for your openness in sharing! I really appreciate your perspective on this, and willingness to share both pros and cons. I grew up in a conservative Christian family with values similar to those of the Mennonites even though we were not Mennonites. Growing up, I had several encounters with Mennonites - some positive and some negative. Some I met were strong Christians, and I was touched by the passion in their marriages as well as their strong dedication to the Lord. However, others seemed to be confused on the gospel. Their rules had become mixed up with gospel to the point that it seemed like they were saying the way to heaven was to live the Mennonite lifestyle. Regardless of the lifestyle we live, salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone!
This was so good! Thank you for taking the time to share an accurate view of our mennonite church. I was richly blessed to hear the pros and the cons that we face. Praying God's rich blessings on you as you continue to follow His leading! ❤️
I am so glad I found your channel. I was saved just over a year ago though raised in church all of my life. Lately, I have not been satisfied w/what I have been finding in the "Christian" life. It sent me on a journey searching for truth. I was interested in the Mennonite religion, but had no clue where to start. This was VERY helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you both for sharing your faith and journey, I miss the sense of community that is lacking in so many churches.God Bless you both 🙏🙏
I'm a Mennonite and I so appreciate your kind honesty about who we are and our culture. You addressed it very well. I know we have many needs, and yet we have so much. I'm glad to be Mennonite!
Thank you for giving so much of your time to share all this! I am a Mennonite and I attend a Brethren Church which I suppose isn't very high on the conservative scale! However, I truly appreciate where you and Nolan are coming from and I often wish we had a church nearby that upheld more of the conservative values, community and life style. Our children attend a private Christian school, but both my husband and I teach in public schools. Ironic, I know. We feel there is so much need for light in the public system (especially these days) and while we can't preach God vocally, we can certainly be His light and love to our students and fellow staff. I really enjoyed your video and felt like I was sitting at the other side of your kitchen table!
Nice job of explaining the Mennonite Church. Thank you for showing your love and appreciation of the Church and its culture while tempering it with the reality of the human condition.
Thank you for your answer to my comment. There are so many things you believe and the way you do things that I was brought up with. I love all your Videos and the way you are bringing up your Son. He is such a thoughtful, kind and loving child. I learned to cook from Scratch, my Father built our house, so did one of my brothers build his home. We were brought up in a very close family knit. Holidays at Grandma's on a different island where for many many years no electricity, no running water. However, there was a day that was the Lord's day. That was a day reserved for him and meals were prepared the day before and the day was a day of worship. I loved those days, after church we had to go and visit Aunt's and Uncles spend time with them. It was considered respectful to do that.
Helping people who needed help was just a way if Life. I have continued to do that and I look at it as a Blessing to be able to help people.
I make my own clothes because I have a problem with some if the fashions if today. Most are not me. I am having a problem trying to buy clothes as now the Arthritis is in my hands. I also do not believe in excess amounts of clothes.
I made all my Grandchildren clothes when they were growing up also madeall my son's clothes because I did not want him to get involved in the clothing fashion and Designer Stuff. I like Simplicity.
At my church before Covid, in Toronto, I always every Sunday after church I made a nice snack to go with coffee. However, some people were not nice about it. They made remarks like, you are trying to feed the five thousand, little kinds of remarks. I did not stop though. Our Congregation was a lot if Seniors and I felt like it was good to stay on after and get a chance to fellowship with each other because through that you could learn who needed help or just to talk. My Mom and Dad had a Life if service and it really is a wonderful to do that.
To mention Carriages, I see nothing wrong with that either. Carriages have been around from beginning. I have travelled and seen all kinds of transport. Growing up there were Horses and Donkeys and Mules.bi saw people using Carts. As a little girl I loved it when my Mom would take us into town in a Carriage. Mom had a Car but Dad used a lBicycle. At my Grandparents they had a Truck but we were encourages to Walk which was fun for me. Sometimes when you talk I wish I could just have a conversation with you. I come from a Christian family but we were though not to condemn the way other people worship. You had a Christmas Story for your Son and that was priceless. Have a great weekend. Blessings.
I love how supportive he is of your channel and how he said, other half I don’t know about better half! Shows his love and respect for you! ❤️ love hearing about your journey and culture! I’m a big proponent of learning about and loving each other, even with all our differences! The more we accept each other, the better the world will be for all of us ❤️
Thank you! Yes he is amazing
Thank you, Nolan & Jeanine for taking the time and effort to make this video. You did a good job of explaining things and being honest about the pros and cons. God bless you!
Thank you!
Good job on tackling this subject! God bless u for it!! You both did very well!!❤️
I am Reformed Baptist but enjoyrd and appreciated hearing about your church. Thank yall for sharing!
Thank you both for taking the time to share with me.
I agree so much with what you share especially the need to repent and be separate from the world in attitude. You are so blessed to have such a Godly, stable husband. He is so real and sensible. I love your family life. You set such a good example to so many who did not have a Godly upbringing and do not have a clue what it means to follow Jesus. God bless you and thank you!
Thank you so much and yes, my hubby is my rock! He helps keep me grounded with all my impulsive ways. I love him dearly 💛
Thanks for sharing this!
I was born and raised in the Mennonite church. Thank you for your explanation of this faith that is close to my heart.
Thank you both for this ,its really good to understand mennonite people and the culture especially as I watch you both and some others, I really appreciate this
As a tradesman and contractor I've had the opportunity lately to work for a number of Mennonite families, and I have to say, it has been a great experience. I'm a Pentecostal minister and I truly appreciate their walk with God, their love for family, and their modesty.
as a Pentecostal minister what are the differences between the mennonite culture/faith and Pentecostals? Are you AG or Oneness?
@@tatianapriebe5042 the Mennonites I've met have a stronger sense of personal holiness, more in line with the way Pentecostals were 50 years ago. I don't think they view the operation of the Holy Spirit the way Pentecostals do, or if they do, they don't talk about it, so they may be cessationist in doctrine. They don't view the baptism of the Spirit in the way we do, seeing it more as a change of attitude than an infilling with the manifestation. But as for personal walk, they are very scripturally based, worship God frequently, sing hymns as they work, and have a general demeanor of peace with God.
I am oneness.
@ERLong-ww7yn thank you very much for your thoughts on the comparisons between the 2 I appreciate it. I am looking for a church with strong community that holds one accountable in Christ-like ways. I am for most of the AG pentecostal ways aside from a few things but I feel the many pentecostal churches I have been a part of have been fairly worldy and I feel as a family we need to seperate ourselves and submerge ourselves in Christ while having a community there to guide us, be there as a family and hold us to the accountability God wants us to be at.
@@tatianapriebe5042 you're on a very good path. Paul admonished us to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling . A casual attitude toward personal holiness is a sign of a lukewarm spirit.
Yes, many denominational Pentecostal churches are far too worldly. I'm UPC, because they still maintain that holiness is important
It is so special the way Nolan loves you!!
I truly am blessed beyond words!
I love that yall are open and honest. The way you explained everything and how yall live is a great example/witness for God❤ You have a beautiful family!!
Thank you and blessings to you!
Thank you for sharing this! I appreciate the time and effort you both took to share this with your viewers!I like your culture first introduced to it in Summer of 1983 when I was touring USA with singing group Continental Singers and we shared in some of the churches.
Beautiful Video. Very informative 👏 👌. Thank you. 😊 I enjoyed the outtakes at the end show us abit, about how, we are all humans.
Thank you for doing this video. As an independent baptist, there are, obviously, many similarities between your church and mine. Along with many variations between other independent baptist churches. Of course we all get "lumped" into the same category, especially when something negative happens in another church. Anyway, I enjoyed hearing more about the Mennonite church.
I don't suppose you could explain some of the differences, could you? Outside the pacifism, I'm unsure the differences between the two.
This was excellent and very enlightening on the runnings of the Mennonite community.
You hit the nail on the head when you talked about the heart. Some people attend church their whole life and believe themselves to be a Christian, when all that being a Christian is is attending church Sunday morning. Their hearts need to be changed. There are many churches who have caved to society and the only representation of Christ is perhaps the church's name.
In the Old Testament it talks about moving the landmarks and not to because it brings about death. When society moves the landmarks it also brings about death.
Your peek into the Mennonite community has refreshed me! While I know that people masquerade around "in the name of" Jesus and are detrimental, the steadfastness is a wonderful thing. 😊
Nolan, you're a good man. Wish there were more men in the world like you. TYFS.
thanks for doing this. i enjoy watching your show and i appreciate your faith. it was nice to hear about the mennonite faith and culture.
Hi, my name is Karen and I’m from Missouri, and I am Christ Gospel ( Pentecostal) and I really believe that the separation is also on the inside as well as the outward is just as important cause what is on the inside will shine on the outside
I was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost when I was 6 years old and it definitely changed my life forever!
Their is no greater life than living and knowing Jesus Christ and having a personal relationship with him!
It’s not about a religious but a relationship with him
What a joy to hear from your husband. Men who love to serve the Lord are too rare. Thank you for sharing and please include him again. You are a beautiful couple.
Thank you for this video, so well done! We share many similar beliefs re govt, combat, modesty, baptism etc you make great points about legalism too! Its a thorn fir us as well.i guess those people can be used as lessons for us. Sending you all much love and many prayers. Keep being a light. You’re both so well grounded in scripture too. Be safe and well. 💕🌷
I really appreciate this. I am a Christian, who has been struggling with my church going because of various reasons, but this video has been encouraged me to go seek out that “assembling together” with other believers.
please do some research and connect with a Bible believing church -- one advantage of those that are streaming services -- you can check them out first before stepping inside the building! Just make sure they teach the Bible and are not a 'feel good ' church (where they just mention the good and nothing for learning or correction) . And there is no perfect church! It is a group of sinners saved by grace!
When JESUS calls us to follow him and the gospel message. This statement to me is the one ALL believers ought to focus on. In reading the Holy Word I have the understanding that there will be No denominations in HEAVEN. Thank you for swapping out the squeaky chair. All believers ought not conform to the world. Reading the Holy Word is a guide book on how we ought to live. Believers in Christ = joint heirs with Christ. I like a simple way of life. Very helpful.
I really resonated with the part about living in a modest way. I'm not from a faith that has head coverings or modest clothing BUT I believe in acting and speaking in a modest way. That was really awesome ☺️ You and your family are often in my prayers. Good to see you both looking so happy and healthy. Take care and thank you ❤️
And Nolan at the end, so sweet!
Great job on a very difficult topic! Thank you for your honest communication!
Thank you!
I applaud the candor and transparency with which you share your faith and culture. You are building a sound bridge for anyone looking in from the outside.
All I could say is I love you two together you are fantastic. Thank you so much for all that you both do.
Thank you!
That's very true.
Thank you so much for explaining this. I live in Ontario, Canada and we have such a wide variety of groups. Some are horse and buggy and wear black only, for women, men white shirts and black pants. Then others the only way I can identify them as Mennonite’s, is by the dresses and head covers. I always wondered how there could be such a difference. I now have a better understanding. The one thing that seems consistent, among all the groups, is a sense of community.
Beautifully said and lived.
Thank you so much for taking time to explain all of this! You did an amazing job of explaining and I was completely enthralled in your video!
So interesting,so informative, so honest, so well done!
Thank you again! I love watching your videos! ❤️
Thank you kindly!
You two seem like some really sweet and kind people. I've been wanting to get out of Los Angles for a while now and have been recently considering adopting a Mennonite lifestyle. I appreciate you taking the time to make this video and discuss the pros and cons involved and listing resources where I could get more information. Thank you very much. God willing, I'll find a nice community and a nice Mennonite woman who will want to marry me as well. Please say a prayer for me, if you will. God bless you both and all those in your community. You're clearly doing God's work.
Beautiful! Those were “hallelujah,“ thoughts💕 Please continue to “pick & choose,“ how much you respond to your subscribers. Your precious children need their questions to be answered by their Daddy & Mommy❣️ Loved this🙂
Thanks so much! Blessings!
I Love you both & your fun loving yet informative way of bringing the Mennonite culture to understanding is completely honest & real... I grew up pentecost, & I follow the Bible, I believe in what God's word says & I believe your religion isn't much different from ours, although I believe God is a relationship not so much a religion... I do follow the midnight pastors I found on CZcams.
Thank you for sharing. Praying for the right church is key.Churches are not perfect. What matters is that we pray for our church and honor God and put him first. I appreciate your honesty.
Very true!
Love your family and videos!
You guys have such a beautiful loving energy that is truly from God 💜. Having God on your side definitely makes life and marriage much more bearable 💯
Thank you soo much for covering this topic
This was so interesting, thank you for being so honest. I've just picked up a book about the old order Mennonites and it is quite interesting.
You both are on point with your mindset on sexual abuse! Thank you so much for speaking truth on the matter.
We are moving into an Amish/Mennonite town, and we couldn't be more excited. We definitely love your pies! :P
Wow what a brave video to tackle! You did a great job! I appreciate your sincere hearts I sense coming through!
Thank you!
I love this.... You two are amazing. TY for answering so many questions that most of us had...
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing your faith and culture. I really value you giving us your time I learned to appreciate and even understand our differences.
I love how you talk about this subject!
Finally got to watch this. As someone from a different background fellowshipping with Anabaptist churches (14 years now) I can say that you really did a good job of explaining the pros and cons. I could have written that list myself. It is hard to enter the Mennonite culture. The pros have kept us coming back.
This is a dreadful saying but at times I have felt it deeply….”if you weren’t born a Mennonite you’ll never be a Mennonite.” Please don’t be offended. It is just hard to be on the outside looking in. The Mennonite church/culture has so much to offer the world.
I do enjoy your channel very much, thanks so much!
Yes I totally get you. The same goes for those raised in the culture and leave. They never shake their roots and you often find their circle of friends are those with similar backgrounds. How we are raised is so much who we are. I'm sorry it's difficult... I wish that could change, but it truly is a different culture within a culture 🙂
Excellent video!!!
Absolutely fascinating and told with such great clarity.
Thank you so much for your honesty and transparency. I hold you in my heart and prayers 🙏 ❤️
thank you :-) very much. thank you for taking the time to make this video. eventhough i live on the other side of the planet , i heard the message loud and clear. i am still amazed at the power of the internet , used mostly for so many negative things, yet finding your video shows how it also can play a important role in a positive way too.
Thank you and hello to wherever you hail from!
This was excellent, thank you!
Thank you both so very much for sharing. I have truly enjoyed this video and learning more about your culture and beliefs.
You guys are wise beyond your years! May God bless you to continue to be wise as a serpent but harmless as a dove! 🧡🍂
Thank you and God bless!
Great, great video. Thank you.
Thank you for this video. I so enjoy your videos. I'm not Mennonite. I am a Christian and am a member of a Reformed Orthodox Presbyterian church in WA state. (Yes there are conservative Christians in WA state ;) But my mom's family tree is Mennonite. During the covid shut down I was able to trace my Grandmother's father's maternal side back to Switzerland ... descendents of Drunkards aka. German Baptist Brethren -Anabaptists. My grandmother's father was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He moved to California. His last name Butterbaugh/Puterbaugh.... farmers... Butterbaugh barn is still standing. They were, I guess, from Rheinland-Pflaz, Germany. I love how you and Nolan shared about your faith. I feel the connection through my family tree. I hope to visit a Conservative Mennonite church someday...God bless.
For anyone who might wonder about""Drunkards" she meant Dunkards - yes as I suspected it was autocorrect that did that.
Thank you for making this video it was brilliant , so well thought out and informative. You are both such lovely people , and I agree with you there are many people who are now thinking there must be more to life. Take care little family God Bless you 👵x
Thank you and God bless!
As always I enjoy your videos! . Especially loved the outtakes! For those who may be looking, I find that there are other conservative Protestant groups that are very similar in beliefs and doctrine, if someone is on here and can’t quite find a church in your area that is Mennonite, I have found some German baptist, brethren churches or also Wesleyan Methodist or pilgrim holiness churches who share some of the core beliefs. Not to be confused with the more liberal Wesleyan church, which it separated from about the 1950s. Of course the Wesleyan Methodist etc churches sometimes don’t share the headcovering belief and may have piano music, they do share the same core conservative Bible believing theology otherwise. I have attended both types of churches and define myself as a Wesleyan Methodist who believes in the prayer veil, and not going to war. Sometimes it is very hard to find a good local church; sometimes our humanity gets in the way, as is appropriately described in this video. My advice is just remember we are not following a particular pastor or teacher, we are following the Bible, and with that in mind, I can find myself at home in a number of churches. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
So surprised to see a Newville, Pa address! I lived in Newville for 22 years. Loved it…Miss it! 💕🤗 Now in Carlisle…..SUBSCRIBED!
That's interesting! Not so far apart then!
You've both been very eloquent and informative as well as honest......it hard I think to explain a religion in an understandable way if your brought up in it as you know, for want of a better term, 'the rules', its how You've been brought up and you just 'get' it.
I think a lot of people are looking for 'something' but aren't sure what that something is.....
No faith is perfect nor are those who practise it but we all try our best and are perfectly imperfect......all we can do is our best......
Blessing to you all and thank you both for this vlog......
Agreed! Perfectly imperfect is so true! Thanks for being here!
Thank you for this 🙂
This had to be time consuming to put this together, but I think you and Nolan did a great job!
You have used the Word of God as your truth. Thank you for that. There is no other truth than that of Jesus Christ.
Amazing Content. Education is power!
From one Mennonite to another, you did a good job of explaining Mennonite culture!
Thank you 😀
I wore headcoverings and very long skirt growing up but then went to pants once I got married and quit covering. Lately I've been drawn towards more modesty type clothing and covering again thinking towards the type of wife I want for my sons.... a woman who is modest with a quiet heart..... it's so precious 😭 the covering to me is a sign of submission and safety thing for me. Praise the lord for your family
I know it is easy for me to say, but I would love to see more videos. Both of you guys do such a great job and compliment each other.
I loved this I'm very curious about this topic and have been reading alot about it. Great Job!! (Yall are super adorable)
A brave video from you both, thank you
Love your transparency
I am very interested in the Mennonite culture and have been for a few years. I do agree that I think the first marriage is the one you should forever have.I had a very rough upbringing and got married and had my first baby at 18 and my 3rd was born by the time I was 22. My husband at the time was very abusive and very unfaithful. I remarried and my husband adopted all of my children and we had another together . It does make me sad to hear that mennonites wouldn’t be very receptive of someone joining that has had my situation. Thank you for doing this video!
I'm divorced as well. This has been hard even though I'm not remarried or looking to get remarried. In my search to find a conservative Anabaptist group I kept getting rejected by so many churches.
As soon as my divorce was mentioned they stopped being friendly and I was told I wouldn't never be allowed to join and the conversation was over. I tried to reach out to my husband and tried to reconcile earlier this year and later on a few months ago after becoming a Christian. He is still with the other woman and engaged if not married by now. He wants nothing to do with me. I got very discouraged and almost gave up. I didn't want to attend a mainstream church that allows divorce and remarriage.
Surprisingly a new order Amish community I reached out to was much kinder to me about it. They are willing to let me join but made sure I knew I couldn't remarry. They are an electric new order so the transition won't be as hard. I got to visit for a little bit just before Christmas. They thought it would be best to visit first. I really enjoyed the visit.
The 33 articles of faith of the Anabaptist taught remarriage for adultery.
The Holdeman church looks at each situation individually and follows this teaching.
I was surprised to find that Menno Simons and Dirk Philips both taught remarriage for adultery.
Such an interesting talk. You two are very impressive as far as intellect goes. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for making this video, this was very helpful. God bless you both!
3:25 in and Im already wanting to high-five Nolan 🙌🏻 really appreciate his intro focusing on Jesus❤️
Yes, he's the reason I like to be able to nab him for these videos. He has a way of covering his bases and explaining things before we jump into topics that I really appreciate
@@theMennoniteMom He sure does! Dont sell yourself short though, youre quite knowledgeable, personable, and your authenticity is covered in grace.....and you only got on a couple bunny trails 😜
Y'all did such a good job on this, and gave us a peek into your own hearts.
We will most likely never meet in person on this side of the veil, but Im looking forward to huggin your neck on the other side, your family has been such an encouragement to me!
Amen!
Love to listen to you. You are wise beyond your age.
I am so happy i stubbled across your channel. It is so wholesome 🥰 thank you. Bless you.
I'm honored to have you here!
Thanks for the video, very informative!
Thank you both so much. This was absolutely wonderful. I felt like we were old friends sitting around the table having a slice of pie and a lovely chat about church.
I quickly subscribed because I enjoyed your video so much. Can't wait to watch more. Again thank you both and God Bless you and your family.
Aww thanks so much! We are honored to have you here 😀