Articles : Laurie Oswald Robinson
March 1 issue
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Photo by Laurie Oswald Robinson
Arizona agency offers home, friends
GLENDALE, Ariz. — As Donna and Fred Klitzke helped their developmentally disabled daughter, Anna, move into a residence provided by Goldensun Peace Ministries, they felt hope and relief.
Years of wondering if she would find “home” ended at this doorstep.
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Honeymooning at Goldensun
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Two days after they were married last June, Jared and Angela Stauffer Widmer came to Glendale to “honeymoon” as housemates to developmentally disabled women.
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Goldensun friendship adds to SOOP blessings
GLENDALE, Ariz. — DeDe Severs, a developmentally disabled woman, searches for friends in the fellowship hall of Trinity Mennonite Church during a potluck.
Feb. 1 issue
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More use of statement on conflict encouraged
Lavonne van der Zwaag and her 16-year-old daughter, Anna, wore pink last July at the Mennonite Church USA convention.
Dec. 14, 2009 issue
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Christmas feature: Forever family
“We have an emergency,” the social worker said. “A 5-month-old girl needs a home immediately. Will you take her?”
Oct. 19, 2009 issue
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Nun preaches justice without revenge
MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — For many years, Sister Helen Prejean has trod the death-row journey as a spiritual director to inmates facing execution.
Oct. 12, 2009 issue
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MC USA appoints former EB member as minister for intercultural relations
HAMPTON, Va. — Glen Guyton is not afraid of change.
Sept. 28, 2009 issue
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New voice, approach
ELKHART, Ind. — Joanna Shenk, 26, has had questions about the institutional church.
Aug. 24, 2009 issue
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Convention planner sees joy, challenge in new job
NEWTON, Kan. — Rachel Swartzendruber Miller became director of Convention Planning for Mennonite Church USA Executive Leadership in mid-July.
Aug. 17, 2009 issue
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Immigrants want strong connections
PASADENA, Calif. — While coming from many nations, they had some similarities: culture shock, passion for the gospel and a desire to connect more to Mennonite Church USA.

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