Author Archives: Ruth Harder

I have watched more baseball these past few months than I ever thought I would. All this hype around KC baseball even inspired my husband Jesse Graber to draw this on the day of the big game. KC stands for … Continue reading →

The first hymn in our blue Mennonite Hymnal starts with a question: “What is this place where we are meeting?” Answer: “Only a house, the earth its floor, walls and a roof sheltering people, windows for light, an open door. … Continue reading →

One of my Facebook friends recently posted the following comment about the Royals: The way they play and trust each other, and believe they’re going to succeed is flat out inspiring. It’s been athletic and spiritual transcendence played out in … Continue reading →

If you were to check my internet search history at church or at home this past year, you would find many pages, articles and images pertaining not only to the Royals but to church pulpits. Boring? Hardly! Just look at … Continue reading →

We have two senses left in our Sensing God worship series: Sight (October 12)  and Smell (October 19).  A couple of things in the works for the 12th include: the purchase of a variety of colorful mums, a litany giving … Continue reading →

On September 25 I found myself sporting a little pink at Westin Hotel in downtown Kansas City. Why? I, together with Joanna Harader, Stephanie Krehbiel, and Sarah Klaassen (pictured here) presented several documents to Mennonite Church Executive Board. Here is … Continue reading →

Our 2014  church retreat began on Saturday September 20. As we registered our retreat leaders Paul Rudy and Lana Maree asked us to write down our favorite sound. I saw people write the following: Trains (close and far away, mainly … Continue reading →

We will continue our worship series on “Sensing God” this Sunday. Sunday’s sense is TOUCH.  How do we draw the holy into life through touch? Or we might ask: How is the holy in life stolen or destroyed as a … Continue reading →

Luke 19:41 makes me ache every time I read it: As he [Jesus] came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “If  you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace!” … Continue reading →

Today I am remembering MARJORIE JANTZ who died Friday September 12. Marjorie will be remembered for her calm, wise, confident, and thoughtful nature. Marjorie loved Rainbow and regularly prayed for this church. Marjorie was also committed to the church defined … Continue reading →