This booklet contains a transcript of the speakers’ comments at the special commemoration service held prior to the 2009 Annual Meeting. Valuable from both a historical and inspirational perspective, this booklet will be of interest to many. 32 pages; paper.
Abridgment by John Horsch; biography by Harold S. Bender. This is a reprint of the 1936 book, written for the 400-year observance of Menno Simons’ conversion from Catholicism. The first half is the biography; excerpts from his writings follow. 112 pages; paper.
A writing originally published in the Botschafter der Wahrheit in 1900 and later translated into English. It tells how the Mennonites fared in Holland after persecution ceased and about the decline of spirituality in Holland, Prussia, and Russia, and expresses Peter Toews’ convictions about a body of believers who are united in faith and manner of living. 48 pages; paper.
These two writings from Menno Simons have been newly translated from the earliest surviving Dutch text of his work and exemplify his early writing style. 71 pages; hardcover.
Hiram Mininger tells of his search for the truth and how he became acquainted with John Holdeman’s teachings and was later baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Included is a statement of his reasons for leaving the “old” Mennonite Church. We get a glimpse of the earnestness of our forefathers in seeking the truth. 23 pages; paperback.
Part One is the confession of faith, including the Eighteen Articles of Faith and the Articles of Faith of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Part Two is the ministers’ manual, setting forth the procedures to be followed by the ministry in administering the sacraments and officiating the ceremonies of baptism, marriage, etc. 133 pages; hardcover.
A book describing the lineage of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, from the time of Christ and the apostles to the present. Many quotations from other writers are used to establish the teachings, holy lives, and martyrdom of the believers through the ages. The Waldenses, Anabaptists, and many other groups held to the truth in their time. The book ends with a challenge to keep the faith in the times in which we live. 208 pages; paper.
This volume contains all known writings of Menno Simons, including some not found in The Complete Works of Menno Simons. Translated by a language expert, with introductions by J. C. Wenger to each of Menno Simons’ articles. A biography of Menno’s life is given by Harold S. Bender. A 1400-entry index completes the book. 1090 pages; softcover.