Publication Archive
August 2009
April 2009
- A Demolishing Of Faith During College Led To A Rebuilding Of Belief
- A Michigan Friend Left The Comfort Of Home To Serve Refugees During The Great Exodus
- A Young Mother's Faith Was Nearly Shattered In The Wake Of Startling Discoveries
- Each Day Can Be The Ride Of A Lifetime Once You Learn To Say "Wheee"
- How To Pray For The Worldwide Regions Of EFCI
- Mission Voice: Short-term missions trips
- Missionary Couple Takes Next Steps While Learning To Live With Their Questions
August 2008
August 2007
- Editorial Voice
- William Hockett set a Standard for Pacifism during the Civil War
- Peace Sabbath Defined & Applied in NWYM as an Expression of Peacemaking
- 2007 EFI-Asia Conference in Cambodia
- Hamm Radio Ministry
Regional Voice
Mission Voice
April 2007
- Editorial Voice
- Complexities of Simplicity Resolved
- John Woolman Simplicity Lessons
- Listening to God's Voice
- Lessons from Cars, Trucks and Simplicity
- European Region to Launch
Regional Voice
Mission Voice
December 2006
- Editorial Voice
- Family Ministry Leads to Kingdom Service
- Hearts Joined in Quaker Wedding
- Hospital Born in India
- ESL Ministry in Denver
- Global Ministry of Everett Cattell
- Barberton Friends Serves City
Regional Voice
Mission Voice
August 2006
- Editorial Voice
- Missionary Connects with Puerto Ricans
- Impact of Willis Hotchkiss
- Hispanic and Anglo Friends Fellowship in Ministry
- God called Romanian family
- Muslim Woman Accepted and Valued in Classroom
- Morocco Trip Dissolves Stereotypes
Regional Voice
Mission Voice
April 2006
- Editorial Voice
- Carnations & Candles
- Connect Relationally at Home and Church
- Friends Remained in Ireland during Rebellion to Serve God
- "Friend Day 4Some"
- Missionary Candidates to Aguascalientes, Mexico
- Feasting Through Fasting
- Ministering with Friends in Bolivia and Eastern Europe
Regional Voice
December 2005
- Editorial Voice
- Speaker recites Sermon on the Mount
- Friends feeding the hungry
- Helping hands during relief efforts
- Mission Voice
Regional Voice
August 2005
- Editorial Voice
- Response to God
- Past & Present: The Spoken Word Redirects Lives
- Listening to Christ Leads to Response
- Mission Voice
- EFM Annual Report 2004
Regional Voice
April 2005
- Editorial Voice
- New Meaning to John 3:16
- Past & Present - The Written Word Redirects Lives
- Past & Present - Sanctity of Life
- First Principles for Ministry
- Basketball used to serve God
- Doctor gives time and shoes for Tsunami Relief
- Willard and Doris Ferguson
- A Missionary who left the field 65 years ago inspires us today
Regional Voice
December 2004
- Editorial Voice
- Past & Present - God Shows Up Without a Word
- Past & Present - Communion With God
- God Was Present and Providing in the Midst of Two Layoffs
Regional Voice
August 2004
- Editorial Voice
- Past & Present - Disciples Speak Truth in their Cultures as a Result of the Knowledge & Insight of Scripture
- Past & Present - MAYM Bible Quiz Program
- New Candidates for Mexico
Regional Voice
April 2004
- Sitting in the Gates: An Aspect of Following Christ in Public Life
- Practice Jesus' Rhythms of Life and Find Rest in a Fast -Paced Culture
- Past and Present - Friends Respond to Culture's Outcasts
- EFM Invites Churches to "Spiritually Own" a Mission Field for Greater Involvement
- The Struggle & Responsiveness of Prayer
Summer 2003
- Obedient Response to World Situations Results in Changed Lives
- Friends Ministry to the Postmodern Generation is Possible and Necessary
- Past and Present - Commitment Means No Compromise No Matter What Our Age
- Lessons From the Hot Springs - God Holds Us Up as We Trust in Him
- Gratitude Overflows in the Midst of Difficult Situations
- It's God's Job to Draw Seekers to Himself
January 2003
- Devastating Disappointment Shattered Dreams, but God Picked Up the Pieces
- Endurance Through Depression Results in Compassion and Hope
- Past and Present - Friends Remind Us How to Endure in Adversity
- A Brother From Sri Lanka Urges Believers to Endure in Biblical Love
- Friends Begin a New Mission Work in Minnesota Among the Ojibwe Tribe
- When Adversity Strikes - Endure!
December 2003
- Jesus Intervenes to Bring Healing to Body and Spirit Following a Near Fatal Accident
- A Journey Towards Trust Finally Brings Peace and Understanding of God's Will
- Past and Present - Obedient Responses to God Bring Healing and Relief
- Churches "Spiritually Own" Mission Fields to Make Investments with Great Returns
- A Life-Changing Accident Opens the Door for Ministry in Mexico
- Forgiveness - Balm for the Soul
April 2003
- Small Projects in the Missionettes Inspire Grade School Girls for Missions
- A Small Food Ministry in Hanover Grows to Feed Thousands - Body and Soul
- Past and Present - Small Incidents Make Large Impacts on the Lives of Children
- At Barclay Press, ".com" Stands for Communication
- Rough Rock - A Place of Service, Strongholds, and Sacrifice
- God Used Small Notes to Teach Big Things
October 2002
- A Man's Life is Spared When God Speaks in the Middle of Nowhere
- Broken Glasses Lead to Haitian Ministry in the Dominican Republic
- Past and Present - Friends Travel to Distant Lands in Response to God
- Evangelical Friends International (EFI) Works Toward Formation of EFI-Europe
- "We Just Don't Think the Same Way Anymore"
- Mexico City Friends Minister Among the Navajo at Rough Rock
- Reaching Unreached People Groups in the United States
- Grace May Already Be on the Way
July 2002
- A Mom Becomes a True Survivor When God Intervenes With a Healing Touch
- Dealing With Death - Coping With Life's Most Difficult Challenge
- Past and Present - Young Women Turn to Christ in the Midst of Suffering
- An 8th Grader Learns to Lean on Jesus During Life's Painful Circumstances
- Wrestling Matches Can Be Fun
January 2002
April 2002
I Said Yes and God Opened a Door
SEVERAL YEARS AGO, I said yes when asked to edit our Yearly Meeting's newsletter. I didn't have any experience, just ideas. One day my friend, Reta, invited me to a full day desktop publishing workshop since I was the newsletter editor.
The workshop had been scheduled weeks earlier but the instructor developed bronchitis and couldn't speak. When she rescheduled, she said that those who had paid could bring along a friend for free. That friend was me.
I decided to go but wasn't sure it would do me much good; wasn't sure I should take a whole day for a workshop like this; wasn't sure it would be worth it. But I went, mainly to spend the day with Reta.
The workshop, seemingly orchestrated by a series of odd mishaps, was actually a divine appointment. I put the ideas I learned to work for upgrades to our newsletter. The instructor, Yvon Prehn, and I became friends. I attended every workshop she taught.
Then the unthinkable happened. The decision was made to close the 25-year publication The Evangelical Friend. There were a number of reasons for the decision but it was a sad day for many of us. At the same time, I was given the job of designing a newsletter which would be sent to all Evangelical Friends' homes without a subscription fee. All costs would be paid by equitable assessments to member yearly meetings.
I was overwhelmed.
I immediately called Yvon. Together we planned, prayed, and prepared for the first issue of The Friends Voice. She mentored, trained, and loved me through the ups and downs of doing a national publication. She still does.
I'm amazed when I think back to the series of events that brought me here. I love the opportunities this role has afforded me in meeting Friends across the US. I'm aware that this publication is meeting a need.
When I said yes initially, it apparently opened the door to God's larger plan. I'm learning to say no occasionally now, but only when I have to.
--by Becky Towne, Senior Editor.
The workshop had been scheduled weeks earlier but the instructor developed bronchitis and couldn't speak. When she rescheduled, she said that those who had paid could bring along a friend for free. That friend was me.
I decided to go but wasn't sure it would do me much good; wasn't sure I should take a whole day for a workshop like this; wasn't sure it would be worth it. But I went, mainly to spend the day with Reta.
The workshop, seemingly orchestrated by a series of odd mishaps, was actually a divine appointment. I put the ideas I learned to work for upgrades to our newsletter. The instructor, Yvon Prehn, and I became friends. I attended every workshop she taught.
Then the unthinkable happened. The decision was made to close the 25-year publication The Evangelical Friend. There were a number of reasons for the decision but it was a sad day for many of us. At the same time, I was given the job of designing a newsletter which would be sent to all Evangelical Friends' homes without a subscription fee. All costs would be paid by equitable assessments to member yearly meetings.
I was overwhelmed.
I immediately called Yvon. Together we planned, prayed, and prepared for the first issue of The Friends Voice. She mentored, trained, and loved me through the ups and downs of doing a national publication. She still does.
I'm amazed when I think back to the series of events that brought me here. I love the opportunities this role has afforded me in meeting Friends across the US. I'm aware that this publication is meeting a need.
When I said yes initially, it apparently opened the door to God's larger plan. I'm learning to say no occasionally now, but only when I have to.
--by Becky Towne, Senior Editor.