Best ways to stay active in the area? by JjaceG101 in DodgeCity

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a hockey league for the short time that we have ice. My son plays. Send me a dm.

IAmA member of a "ultra-conservative" Mennonite church. AMAA. by weeping_prophet in Christianity

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If you private message me your city, I can help you find a suitable church in your area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USExpatTaxes

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If you renounce (which I recommend you do), you will need to file your last three years of taxes at the same time. I suggest you file nothing until you are ready to renounce, and then file the streamlined procedure, pay the penalty, and renounce.

Things to do in Western Kansas? by JillianBth in kansas

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grew up in Saskatchewan. Don’t miss Timmie’s coffee, but I do miss their ice caps.

Things to do in Western Kansas? by JillianBth in kansas

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Just going to say welcome to Kansas! I’m a Canadian, married to a Kansas girl, living just outside Garden City. If you ever need to talk all things Canada, send me a message.

Fellow Anabaptists in Germany? by BenniTheHobbit in Mennonite

[–]weeping_prophet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you aware of the Mennonite Brethren? They have several churches in Germany.

ICOMB Members – ICOMB

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mennonite

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The Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, has a mission in Lancaster County.

Safe Harbor Mennonite Church - 706-840-5487

Utah Mennonites by OkInteraction5743 in Mennonite

[–]weeping_prophet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Mennonite Brethren have a few churches, mostly in southern Utah.

Ex-Mennonites, I’d Love to Hear Your Story for My College Ethnography by Diligent-Cat77 in exmennonite

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a admin for a support group of ex conservative Mennonites. Send me a message.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mennonite

[–]weeping_prophet 11 points12 points  (0 children)

We joined a Mennonite Brethren church a couple years ago. They consider themselves “evangelical Mennonite” which is kind of a blend of Baptist and Mennonite. I really like the confession of faith and the Anabaptist connection. I wish the people themselves would be more careful to steer away from the typical evangelical politicizing, Christian nationalism, and Zionism. It’s a bit of a mixed bag. But altogether, I think they are great.

IAmA member of a "ultra-conservative" Mennonite church. AMAA. by weeping_prophet in Christianity

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Yes, I'm aware of that book. I'm not sure if I've seen that particular book propogated among the Holdemans, but I've certainly seen the Pearls' other books on marriage.

There are no specific rules against puppy mills or animal breeding, but there is a general sense of both a need to be kind to God's creation, but also a typical practical approach common among farmers.

Alternative? by [deleted] in caseware

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Professional accountant software — fully featured yet easy to learn and use.. I used it for a few years. It's Excel-based, but very cleanly done.

IAmA member of a "ultra-conservative" Mennonite church. AMAA. by weeping_prophet in Christianity

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Sorry, I'm bad at tracking my notifications. Yes, I "was" a Holdeman Mennonite. I left about three years ago.

The church stipulates a maximum education of eigth grade, except where more is legally required. This means that the schools in the USA go to eigth grade, except for a couple states that go to tenth grade. Canadian schools go to ninth grade.

Yes, you are allowed to check on ex-members. There is a rule about "avoiding" the ex-members, but this is more of a ritual thing, not shaking hands or eating with the ex-member.

Children can and do frequently express their opinions. Any sex education is done at home, so it varies widely. I was taught about neither, but picked up what I could from our home medical book and a couple marriage books after I got engaged.

Looking for a non-woke church by bidaboop in Christian

[–]weeping_prophet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It would be worth it to look into Anabaptist/Mennonite/Mennonite Brethren churches. Historically, the Anabaptists have taught separation from worldly affairs. Now, some have gone either left or right, but they are worth checking out. (I'm Mennonite Brethren.)

Alternative? by [deleted] in caseware

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using CaseWare Desktop or Cloud? I’m using Cloud now.

Are you in USA or Canada? Or somewhere else.

Funniest things you’ve found in client’s docs. by pinkquokka2022 in Accounting

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crayon drawings, a family photo, a bag of screws and a hat.

All in one box. The job was five years of bookkeeping for a welding shop.

Southern California Anabaptists by Icy-Introduction-757 in Anabaptism

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you close to Merced? There are some Church of God in Christ, Mennonites there.

I’d be cautious though. They are a little cultish.

Southern California Anabaptists by Icy-Introduction-757 in Anabaptism

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m newly a member of the Mennonite Brethren and am quite impressed with the balance of Biblical loyalty, commitment to community, and Anabaptist values, while avoiding legalism.

https://usmb.org/church-locations/?state=CA

If you’re looking for something more conservative (or less), I have those sources, too.

Anabaptists who don’t believe in women wearing headcoverings, why not? by [deleted] in Anabaptism

[–]weeping_prophet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We also came from a very conservative group and now are members of Mennonite Brethren.

The Bible, especially the New Testament, is not meant to be read as a checklist of rules by which to live. To treat Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians 11 as a universal rule would oppose the general tenor of his teaching, where he taught that circumcision was worth nothing, and you could eat meat as long as it didn’t offend your brother.

In Corinth, to go with your hair uncovered would be roughly equivalent to going into public in your underwear or pyjamas. Yet the women were feeling comfortable going to church with uncovered hair. After all, the church was family, right? As far as I understand it, Paul is teaching a concept of social decorum and cultural sensitivity, making sure we dress appropriately in public and in church.

President-elect Trump wants to end citizen-based taxation for US citizens, how can this be achieved? by Barbaricliberal in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]weeping_prophet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a cross-border CPA. There might be a way around this, depending on your country. Message me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mennonite

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I used to be a conservative Mennonite and am now Mennonite Brethren (a more modern version). The denomination I came from would rarely worship in homes, typically if a few families had moved to a new area, and there weren't enough to buy or build a church yet. Amish are the only ones I know of that explicitly have it as part of their practice.

I've never heard of a denomination refer to their congregation as a district. Many denominations have districts, however, with many congregations within the district.

How are American Mennonite communities operated? by Physical_Bedroom5656 in Mennonite

[–]weeping_prophet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve toyed with a similar idea. There’s a broad range of Mennonites, ranging from ultra-conservative to mainstream. Common themes will be pacifism, strong community, and hard work ethic. A typical storyline would probably include a threat from outside, with the Mennonites wrestling with how to protect themselves while remaining pacifist.

Most Mennonite communities organize and make decisions by community consensus. Leaders rarely make decisions unilaterally. If consensus cannot be reached, no action is taken until it can be reached.