Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 48, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 2 December 1998 — Page 5

Welcome new pastor, family

The First Mennonite Church, 900 W. Market St., Nappanee, installed the Rev. Mark W. Stahl as its new pastor, November 1. Pastor Stahl was raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, and as a junior in high school, received believer’s baptism at Hutterthal Mennonite Church near Freeman. He attended college at South Dakota State University, where he graduated with a BS in electrical engineering. Following college, he served a two and one-half-year voluntary service term with Mennonite Central Committee, on their Mobile Meat Cannery. The Rev. Stahl received his pastoral training at the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, and from 1994-1998, pastored Pulaski Mennonite Church, a small rural congregation in southeastern lowa. He and his wife, Karen, have a son, William. Everyone is invited to hear him preach the good news of Jesus Christ, Sunday mornings at 10:00, at First Mennonite Church.

Mary M. Stutzman

May 6, 1908-Nov. 25, 1998 Mary M. Stutzman, 90, 1300 Greencroft Drive #3, Goshen, died Wednesday morning, November 25, at Goshen General Hospital, where she had been admitted Saturday, November 21. Bom May 6, 1908, in Marshall County, she was the daughter of Andrew N. and Katie (Yoder) Slabaugh. She married Edward R. Stutzman, December 31, 1925, in Plymouth, and he preceded her in death, October 26, 1992. A homemaker, she had moved to Goshen five years ago, from Shipshewana. She was a member of First Mennonite Church. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Edward (Velma) Miller, Goshen and Mrs. Francis (Catherine) Bender, Nappanee; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchil-dren and one great-great-grand-daughter; four sisters: Fannie Slabaugh and Mrs. Jesse (Wilma) Hostetler, both of Nappanee, and Cora Martin and Mrs. Roy (Inez) Helmuth, both of Goshen, and a brother, Elmer Slabaugh, Milford. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Weirich, June 3, 1996. The Rev. Linford Martin conducted services Saturday morning, at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury, with burial at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Arrangements were with YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen. Memorials may be made to the First Mennonite Church, Middlebury.

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SEEDS i FROM l THE I SOWER Michael A. Guido Metter, Georgia

There was a musical group called THE DEACONS. They sang only for special occasions. But they became so wonderfully popular that they had to go professional. A church editor, in describing them, said, “THE DEACONS are now singing full time.” But the church paper came out saying, “THE DEACONS are now sinning full time.” Is that your trouble? Do you desire victory? Turn from sin to the Savior. Then the power of the lifegiving Spirit will free you from sin, and you won’t go sinning full time.

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Offer portrayal of Joseph

Larry Givens, will appear in a one-man inspirational religious drama depicting the Christmas story through the eyes of Joseph of Nazareth, Sunday, December 13. The play, titled “The Father of the Son...A Portrayal of Joseph,” will be offered at the Nappanee United Methodist Church at 9a.m.. Givens is a well-known dramatists, writer and storyteller. He has written and performed religious drama since 1985 and portrays various Biblical characters in costume. He has performed in over 400 churches and 11 1 denominations in a three state area. Larry is a former elementary teacher and spent over 30 years in insurance sales before retiring. He grew up in northern Indiana, the son of a United Methodist minister. He believes that religious drama can lead to a better understanding of God’s Word and its infinite truths by providing a strong, visual impact upon the lives of those

Activities for seniors available at Elder Haus

Nappanee’s Senior Center, Elder Haus, located at 258 E. Market St., is open Monday through Friday, with special activities planned daily. Quilting is enjoyed all day on Mondays and Fridays, providing an excellent time for fellowship. Come and plan to spend the day. There is a microwave available for heating soups and sandwiches. Pinochle begins at Ip.m. Mondays, and Euchre and other games at Ip.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Chair exercises are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10a.m. —these are simple exercises, but very effective for mobility, etc. Friday is also known as volunteer day, with opportunity provided for cutting stamps for recycling. If you would like to have your name added to the mailing list, to receive monthly calendars and other special announcements, please call the center, 773-2424. The Elder Haus also provides taxi service for older adults, Monday through Friday, 9a.m.4p.m. A trip to Barker Mansion in Michigan City, followed by shopping at the mall is set for Wednesday, December 9. The

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who see and hear him perform. The public is invited to attend this service of religious drama.

group will leave Elder Haus at 8:15a.m., and reservations are required, so call the center right away, if you would like to join this special trip. Looking ahead: the annual Christmas dinner will be held Wednesday, December 16, at noon. The dinner is being provided entirely by First Source Bank, with limited space, so call early to reserve a spot for dinner.

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The Last Word...

Do You Want to Live Longer?

by Laurie Lechlitner Life hasn’t been the same since Aunt Gwendilyn came to visit over the holidays. She runs a health food store in Boulder, Colorado. According to dear Aunt Gwendilyn, I should have expired 12 years ago. My lifestyle is lyWe met the gray-haired wonder at the airport with carpetbag in hand. She looked like a senior version of Mary Poppins. Little did we know that before the week was out, we would pray for a shift in the wind that would carry her back to the fresh mountain air of her homeland. “Hi, dear,” Aunt Gwendilyn greeted me. “You look a bit bloated. You’re not suffering from lack of elimination, are you?” “I don’t think so,” I answered. “It must be the extra Pop Tart I had for breakfast.” “Aunty will fix breakfast for you all week. I’ll save you from those unhealthy preservatives and harmful dyes that are circulated in your local grocery store.” Indeed she did. The next morning we had wheat germ with goat’s milk extract for breakfast and for lunch we were surprised with kelp sandwiches on whole wheat bread with a side dish of bean sprouts for decoration. “What are you doing?!” exclaimed Aunt Gwendilyn. “I’m fixing some microwave popcorn for a snack. Frankly, after the soybean burgers and eggplant we had for supper, I’ve got the munchies.” I opened the microwave to remove my popcorn, but not before Aunt Gwendilyn intercepted the bag and ran for the trash burner. “Honey, you shouldn’t eat radio-active food! It’s harmful even to stand in the same room with that contraption,” she pointed to the microwave. “It will not only kill you when you’re sleeping, but cause bizarre mutations. You don't want your dog and cat to be ninefeet tall, do you?” My husband Brian ambled from the bedroom with a puzzled look on his face. “Where’s our electric blanket?” he asked me. “I got rid of it,” Aunt Gwendilyn

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Children present program Advent activities continue at the Nappanee Church of the Brethren, Mack Drive, with a special children’s program, “Destination Bethlehem,” Sunday, December 6, 6:30p.m„ in the church sanctuary. The program will be followed by a birthday party for Jesus, in the fellowship hall. Parents are reminded that children should be at practice, Saturday, December 5, 10:30a.m. All children will be participating. Other activities include caroling, December 13; fellowship with refreshments following the worship service, December 20, and a special Christmas Eve service, December 24, 9p.m.

Hot lunches available for community seniors

Senior members of the Nappanee community are invited to participate in the REAL Services hot lunch program, by calling the Union Center Church of the Brethren one day in advance, to make your reservations. Call 773-4295. Menus are subject to change without notice. Due to the diets of some people, the food is not highly seasoned. Thursday, December 3 pineapple juice, ham and beans with chopped onions on the side, spinach, cornbread with margarine, fresh banana and choice of milk, tea or coffee. Friday, December 4—cranberry juice cocktail, potato com chowder with saltines, sloppy joe on bun, com chips, warm cinnamon

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, December 2, 1998

explained. “You’ll thank me in the morning. Sleeping under all of those electrical lines will zap your energy. I also moved your bed away from the fuse box. No wonder you’ve been so cranky lately.” Aunt Gwendilyn proceeded to remove all our aerosol cans. “We gotta respect that ozone layer.” She also dug through our garbage and recycled our coffee grounds. As the week progressed, my husband and I were at wit’s end. “We could murder her in her sleep by smothering her with a pillow,” Brian suggested. “No,” I shook my head. “Aunt Gwendilyn doesn’t sleep on a pillow. Her chiropractor suggests she sleep on a firm mattress with her head flat. Since our spare bed is so soft, she’s been sleeping on the floor. She also took our pillows to the Goodwill drop box. She claims goose feathers play havoc with the respiratory system.” Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Aunt Gwendilyn woke us at 5a.m., to join her for a brisk five-mile walk. “It’s good for the circulatory system,” she chirped. When we were driving her back to the airport, she confided, “I sure will miss you kids, but I gotta get back to the health food store and that therapeutic mountain air. It’ll add 10 years to your life in Boulder. Also, I’m due for my bimonthly foot massage Tuesday afternoon. As you know, we mustn’t neglect the feet. Good foot circulation is essential for a healthy nervous system. She kissed both of us on the cheek before she left with a parting shot. “Never kiss a stranger on the lips. The mouth harbors more germs than any other part of the body. Always practice good oral hygiene.” “I though this week would never end,” Brian mused. “That woman’s a nut. What’s that box you’re carrying?” “Aunt Gwendolin left us with a year’s supply of organic energy powder.” “I think that woman will live forever.” “I don’t know if she’ll actually live forever,” I countered. “It will probably just seem like it.”

peaches with granola topping and choice of milk, tea or coffee. Monday, December 7—pineapple juice, baked ham, Jamaican sweet potatoes, green beans, cornbread with margarine, peanut butter cookies and choice of milk, tea or coffee. Tuesday, December B—grape B—grape juice, meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, dinner roll with margarine, chocolate birthday cake and choice of milk, tea or coffee.

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the OPEN HOUSE of our new facility, Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home 501 N. Elkhart St., Wakarusa Sunday, December 6, 1998 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Larry & Linda Thompson Jody & Tara Lengacher Patrick Thompson “Our Family Serving Your Family”

(Note —Laurie Lechlitner is a minister and writer who resides in Elkhart. Those wishing to make comments regarding her column may address them to the Nappanee Advance-News, P.O. Box 230, Nappanee, IN. 46550).

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A woman complained, “My husband has no outstanding vices, but I’m going to divorce him." “Remember,” said the counselor, “when you married this man it was for life.” “But,” she protested, “he hasn’t shown any signs of life.” Maybe that’s your problem. You don't have any outstanding vices, yet you don’t have life. Why? You don’t have the Lord. The Bible says, “Whoever has God's Son has life; whoever does not have God’s Son, does not have life." This life means the beginning of love, the end of hatred, the defeat of sin and victory over death. Have the Lord and you’ll have life.

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Comer of CR 7 & 54 • Nappanee Senior Pastor: Rev. Brad Kendall Associate Pastor: Bryan Kratzer Visitation Pastor-. Rev. Robert Fields Phone: 219-773-7743 Services: Wed. 7 pm Sun. 10:30 am (Sunday School 9:30 am) Sun. 6 pm "A place where people become wholt and holy to the glory of God."

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