A Visit to Amish Mennonite Church

"We moved from Los Angeles, California to Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1998, by the will of Yahweh. As we settled in the state of Virginia, then the first time in my life I saw the amazing peoples called Amish or Mennonite, which I have never seen before. And then I heard that they separate themselves from mainstream society for a religious reason; they draw no Social Security, nor do they accept any form of financial assistance from the government, and many avoid insurance. They do not use electricity and automobiles, but use a horse buggy. Electricity, for instance, is viewed as a connection to, and reliance on, “the world”, which is against their doctrine of separation.

And as one of those whom Yahweh had set free from the abominations of this world: TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc., I have glorified Yahweh for these peoples that they do not defile themselves by this vomit. And they do not wear shorts and other things of this world as the rest of the heathen, but dress as godly peoples. And when I saw them in the marketplace, I prayed that Yahweh may cause my Pentecostal brothers to be like them in this world, and may He baptize Amish/Mennonite with His Holy Spirit. And so, day by day I longed to be in their church.

And then in 1999, I took my family with me to visit the Dayton Mennonite Church in Virginia. So, when we arrived at their church on Sunday morning, we were alone in a car, for all of them were driving a horse buggy. And we entered with them in their church and found no air conditioners, no lights, no musicians, but a wooden floor and chairs. We did sing some Christian songs, and then someone preached on, “Come out from among them and be ye separate, saith the Lord.” After this sermon he said, “Let us pray,” and all people at the moment were on their knees, bowing their heads for prayers. But as a Pentecostal I marveled, for no one prayed aloud, but were so silent that I heard insects and flies.

Yet, as I began to pray in the Holy Spirit and give thanks to God, suddenly Yahweh Almighty said to me, “For assuredly, I say to you, these people honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”
Then I wept for these Amish/Mennonite peoples. For even they are not worthy of the Kingdom of Heaven. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says. Amen."