Possibly the Shortest Church Service Ever A short Reesor story as told to me, John Wiens, by Henry Klassen More stories from Along the Way by John Wiens: Two Mothers Lost in the Wilderness Building a Log Structure Shortest Church Service Ever Gerhard Wiebe lived close to the McGowan church and it was his responsibility […]
Building A Log Structure
LOG STRUCTURES OF THE EARLY SETTLERS Homestead consisted of half a lot, a 75 acre land parcel, marked by surveyed lines cut through the bush and identified by axe blazed trees. At each corner, where property lines intercepted, was a rough axe hewn square post, with concession and lot numbers carved into it. After […]
Watermelon and Roll Kuchen – A Summertime Treat
We are approaching the end of Summer 2013, and as I reflect on the activities of the season, it seems like a meal of watermelon and roll kuchen is always in order! Preferably eaten outside, it would not be uncommon to see a Mennonite family around Essex County under the shade of a large […]
