Mary Yoder
I was sixteen and struggling with depression, addiction and immorality, full of anger and bitterness. In my depression and anger, I searched for love in all the wrong places, and all of these things only…
4 teens, 1 adult charged in crime string targeting Amish
MERCER COUNTY, PA – Four juveniles and one adult were charged last Thursday after a string of burglaries, thefts and criminal mischief incidents that targeted Amish communities, according to a report. According to a Pennsylvania…
Two women charged with stealing tens of thousands from Amish growers in St. Croix County
ST. CROIX COUNTY – Two women are charged in St. Croix County for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from Amish growers. Linda Curtis, 50, is charged with identity theft, theft of a business setting,…
MAP Newsletter – February 2023
February 2023 IN THIS ISSUE: When the Religious System Clashes with Jesus Christ Rachel’s Journey When the Religious System Clashes with Jesus Christ Let me just say, we appreciate the ones who have been called…
Iowa town joins local Amish in mourning loss of three children, young father
The calls began pouring in soon after the news that three local Amish children and one of the children’s young father had died after their van rolled over on a snow-and-ice-covered highway last week, says…
Are the Amish Planning a Mass Exodus From New York?
A family member who lives in an Upstate New York community where there are several Amish families recently asked me if I knew that many of the Amish in New York are planning a mass…
‘I’d rather take the jail:’ Amish refuse to pay buggy fines in court hearing
ASHLAND, OH — A group of eight Amish people refused to pay their fines for their violations ofOhio’s new buggy lawin a fines and costs hearing in Ashland Municipal Court on Thursday. Elmer Hershberger, Mosie…
Six fire departments battled blaze in Laurel Co. Amish community
LAUREL COUNTY, KY – Crews responded to a fire along Callahan Road in Laurel County on Tuesday. Firefighters said heavy fire and smoke was showing when they arrived. Six fire departments helped put out the…
Weather radios eyed for Amish communities
In the wake of flash floods and tornadoes that have devastated Kentucky over the last few years, several meteorologists and emergency management directors are working to make sure communities that shun some forms of technology…
MAP Newsletter – January 2023
January 2023 IN THIS ISSUE: 2022 in Review 2022 in Review As 2023 begins, rejoice with us through reading a short update from some of the ministries inside of MAP! We treasure both your prayers…