September 2, 2018 – DEVOTION: A Blog by Brethren Life and Thought

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Time to Prune the Orchard? – A Sermon by Bobbi Dykema

Published on : September 2, 2018October 28, 2018 Published by : Chibuzo Nimmo Petty

Preached at Whitestone Community CoB, May 21, 2017 John 15:1-8 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. 2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more […]

Image Credit: Anabaptist Communicators

This image of Dirk Willems has become a famous representation of the Historic Peace Churches. Wilems was a martyred Anabaptist from Netherlands who escaped from prison, rescued his pursuer who had fallen through thin ice only to be recaptured, tortured, and killed for his faith.

Part of an art installation at the Community Room on King, the multipurpose space Veritas uses as its worship space and shares with local artists and community members throughout the week.

Image Credit: Alyssa Parker

Image Credit: Oakton Church of the Brethren