Mennonites see value in old things. They don’t like to throw used items into the trash heap. The following article was written by John Wiens, in honour of his dear friend, Harry Riediger. Harry Riediger and his wife Margie Riediger were chosen by the Essex-Kent Mennonite Historical Association to receive the prestigious annual Community Service […]
"Footprints" Archive
The posts below include examples of traditional Mennonite culture as it exists in Essex and Kent counties and how Mennonites have influenced this community.
Fasting for The Gleaners
Mennonites like to be involved in charitable activities, like those of the Gleaners located on Industrial Road in Leamington (http://swogleaners.org). The picture below shows Amy Pinsoneault, far left, Wern Toews. Center, and Kiana Epp, far right. Amy is the welcoming receptionist who will offer you a cup of coffee when you drop in to visit. […]
Mennonites Like To Grow Things Cont’d
“I love that my little garden produces food for my table. Grateful for this little harvest!” The above caption expresses it well: why Mennonites like to grow things. Some Mennonites are good horticulturists who like to grow things for their beauty alone , even though it is a lot of work. Even when the time […]
