Congregational Life
Did You Know...
Jason Habel had to write about an interview for his college English class. He chose his pastor, Tim Kennell, and wrote about his mission experience in Belarus. He got a "A"!
Ross Arrington was chosen to be be a part of the Group AA All State Football Second Team. Only two from Powhatan achieved that honor. Way to go, Ross!
Tim and Melody Althouse are part of a new church planting effort in Alexandria, Virginia. They are part of a core group of twelve members and expect to begin worship services in the fall of 2003. They have been attending the Washington Community Fellowship.
Duane Benson is taking a semester off from his college studies and helping to build the Bensons’ house.
Phillip Palmore was the 9th grade escort at the Richmond Christian homecoming activities January 10. During the Jr. Varsity basketball game Phillip, Jonathan Habel and Steven Pruett all scored points to help their team to victory.
Kayley Kennell published a 21-page book before Christmas for a project in one of her classes about a kitten. The title is "Mischief Maker."
Derreck Gonzalez, Rick and Dale Benson all play basketball at the Amelia Parks and Rec Center on Saturdays. Come and cheer them on, it’s free and fun!
Nathan Landis is at Rosedale Bible College this year. He made the touring chorale which will be going to Florida in the spring. Sally Stratton is also attending Rosedale for the winter term.
Births
Jesse Franklin Landis
Congratulations to Glen and Carol Landis on the birth of Jesse, November 27, 2002 at 7:02 a.m. Jesse weighed 7 lb. He is also welcomed by Nathan, Luke, Marie, Dawn and Anna.
Grandparents are Wally and Dorcas Schaefer of Powhatan, and Merrill and Betty Landis of Telford, PA.
Devyn Noel Broughton
Congratulations to Scott and Stephanie Broughton on the birth of Devyn, December 2, 2002 at 12:47 p.m. Devyn weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20-1/2 inches long. She is welcomed by a sister, Delaney.
Grandparents are Tommy and Jinny Broughton, and Karl and Wanda Starke, all of Powhatan.
In Remembrance
Arthur Eby Ranck
September 6, 1925 - December 22, 2002
Art went to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness December 22, 2002. He is survived by his wife Phoebe; two sons and their wives, Kenneth and Mildred Ranck of Mt. Crawford and Edwin and Doris Ranck of Powhatan; one daughter, Janis of Powhatan. He has four grandchildren, Jon Michael, Brian, Kristina and Rachel Ranck. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Elizabeth.
Art was a leader, Elder, Sunday School Superintendent, teacher and a vital part of our congregation. We are grateful for Art’s faithfulness and thank God for his life. Art testified of God’s grace in his life and believed Jesus to be his personal Savior. He leaves behind many good memories for which we are thankful.
Funeral services were held December 27 at Powhatan Mennonite Church and interment in the church cemetery.
For those wishing to make a memorial gift,
contributions may be made to the
Mennonite Relief Center, Beef Canning Project,
P.O. Box 519, Dayton, Virginia 22812
Cupid’s
Quiz
Can you figure out the names of the couples in cupid’s quiz?
The answers are due on Saturday, February 8 at the Valentine’s Banquet. The person who turns in the most correct answers to Pat Hertzler will receive a chocolate heart. You may work on the quiz individually or as as couple or family. You may gleam clues from talking to persons about their experiences but you may not "combine" your answers with other people. The answers will also be published in the next Menno-Notes.
- This newly married couple took a ride in a blimp over Washington D.C. on their honeymoon.
- Although they dated for several years, he proposed to her and she accepted on their first date!
- This young couple became engaged at the "only Mennonite allowed" theater called "Common Glory".
- This young man proposed by saying, "Let’s make it legal." They called the preacher and asked if he would marry them and he said he would. When he inquired about the date of the marriage, the anxious young couple replied, "tonight!" That evening they were married and the next morning they went to work.
- She sneaked into his apartment and decorated it for Valentine’s Day. That evening they made cookies, which they kept burning! She could tell his heart was beating really fast and asked him if he had something he wanted to tell her. He said, "Well, actually, I was going to ask you to marry me."
- They dated long distance (850 miles). He came to see her on Valentine’s Day and proposed in the woods by a campfire.
- The father of the bride tracked down this newly married couple and called them in their motel room on the first night of their honeymoon. They have often wondered how many motels he called before he found them.
- This young couple kept talking about getting married and even worked on the plans even though he had not officially asked the big question. Finally she asked him, "Are we engaged?" He said, "Yes."
- This couple's first date was prearranged by a mutual friend. He had a picture of her that was taken when she was fifteen and dressed in old fashioned clothes and a big hat. On their first date he took along his Bible and even carried it into Friendly's Restaurant!
- This couple took a day trip on their first date that covered three states, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. He proposed in Florida and they were married in a fifth state.
Lynette and Conrad Showalter
Speakers at our Marriage Retreat Weekend, January 24-26, 2003