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Articles : Jim Bishop

Not shy, but retired

A couple of months into this strange new way of life known as retirement, I’m still checking whether I’ve safely entered this thoroughfare or if I even belong here.

I am seeing people, places and even inanimate objects in a new light. It has much to do with the slower pace.

Virginia Conference celebrates 175 years

HARRISONBURG, Va. — As some 1,200 members of Virginia Mennonite Conference congregations gathered to worship, sing and celebrate, they were told to rejoice, even in the midst of suffering.

Editor went by the book

For most folks who knew him, he was “Paul.” To high school and college friends, he was known as “Barney.”

40 years at EMU

Eastern Mennonite University poured wisdom and knowledge into my thick skull as a student for four years. While I may not have absorbed and retained much of it, I tried to show my appreciation by returning the favor for 40 years.
Historian, former EMU professor, dies at 95

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Irvin B. Horst, a former Eastern Mennonite University professor who devoted most of his life to Anabaptist history, research and thought, died April 23 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. He was 95.

From Brazil to college, sisters keep family bond

HARRISONBURG, Va. — One sister is about to graduate from Eastern Mennonite University, while the other is completing her sophomore year after transferring from another school.

EMU upgrades University Commons

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Eastern Mennonite University is dedicating new facilities that comprise Phase II of its $2.5 million University Commons project.

A pastor bigger than life

Truman H. Brunk of Harrisonburg, Va., was imposing in stature, with a heart that beat with rhythmic passion for life, for his Lord and for the many people whose lives he touched over the years.

Sun comes out, funds go up at Virginia sale

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Rain stopped just in time for the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale, which raised about $1,000 more than in 2009.

Retired professor gives 1967 Beetle to EMU

HARRISONBURG, Va. — At 88, Margaret Martin Gehman has lost a little of her trademark drive, largely because she has parted with a faithful friend.