A Mennonite Woman in Two WorldsThe author alternates chapters on growing up as a Mennonite in Pennsylvania with experiences she and her husband had as teachers in the Congo. |
Contents
Prologue | xi |
Illustrations | 24 |
Words of Cheer | 35 |
A Horning Mennonite Funeral | 67 |
Mukielo | 79 |
Choices | 89 |
Communion and Foot Washing | 113 |
Epilogue | 343 |
Common terms and phrases
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