Phil Yoder

I was born and raised in Lancaster, PA, in the heart of Amish country. I grew up at James Street Mennonite Church and attended Lancaster Mennonite School -both places where my life was nurtured by wonderful communities of faith. In 2014, I graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with degrees in...

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Trustworthy Schumacher

I was born in Ashland OH and grew up in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. I went to Bluffton University where I studied Social Work and Recreation Management. We moved to Cincinnati where I worked at an Alzheimer Health Center. My experience there taught me patience and the importance of living life to...

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Ray Raeburn

Originally from the Cleveland area, I came to Bluffton University (College) in 1987 and basically never left Bluffton. After graduating with a Music degree, I married Beth (Suter) who grew up in this church. We have one son, Andrew. I have been directing the Handbell Choirs here at First Mennonite...

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