Mennonites in Belize

  People gather to watch part of the canoe race at Mennonite Beach in Spanish Lookout An outdoor supper at a Conservative Mennonite church LP Gas at dusk with Reimer's Feed Mill in the background Countryside Park at night Cooling off in Pine Ridge Preparing to pour asphalt on the new roundabout in  Spanish Lookout A year's end school program at a Kleine Gemeinde Mennonite mission school A charcoal hand drawing by a Mennonite girl Sunset over Duck Run 3, western Spanish Lookout A farmer's buggy from Lower Barton Creek A 15ft kite in Spanish Lookout A worship night An Old Colony Mennonite man having fun A funeral in Indian Creek, exact date unknown. On Sundays and special events the Old Colony Mennonite pastor wears a black suit with a black felt hat Mennonite News View Blog                                                          ...

  Having a maid means our ancient pots and pans can now receive a proper scouring repeatedly instead of sporadically   Nervous? No, I’ve been through it before about 10 years ago. A bit worried? Perhaps. Thankful? I can’t say how much.   With a growing family and children out of school, I at first honestly thought it was the last thing I needed due to our tight budget but my husband thought otherwise. In fact he was adamant about hiring a maid, and it had to be a Plautdietsch one at that to avoid any language barrier. I questioned why having a grown woman in the house was necessary now that my own children would be home for summer break and could easily help with the regular housework. It would be an extra expense and would not really help much in the long run, I reasoned. He remained firm and gently explained his reason was entirely spiritual.   Having a maid would free up my mornings for a longer and more meaningful devotion. With a maid to complete the main tasks ...

     A Youtube video displaying an aerial view of the Old Colony Mennonite colony of Shipyard was released a few weeks ago. For some readers, the flat lands and dirt roads may evoke memories of Paraguay or maybe even Ukraine. For local readers, the fields and barns are a reminder of the amount of time and labor invested by this hardworking, traditional Mennonite group, time and labor which has greatly benefited the whole country of Belize and entrenched this people in the heart of the nation's industry. Watch the video above or click here:  Youtube Mennonite News View Blog                         A. Mendoza