Sunday Reset: What Mennonites ACTUALLY Do on Sundays! | DITL vlog

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

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[@melpu310]

Most people don’t know where Sunday rest/worship comes from. I say this in respect and for informational purposes, not to offend. God rested on the seventh day, not the first day. The first day known as Sunday is a pagan day dedicated to the worship of the sun god. In 321 a.d. Constantine made it a law that Sunday would be the common day for rest and worship in order to unite Christians and Pagans. Jesus and His disciples kept Saturday. The Catholic Church claims Sunday as her ecclesiastical authority because Protestants keep the Sabbath of the RCC’s invention and not the true Sabbath of the Bible. God wrote it in stone symbolizing it’s unchangeableness and Jesus, in the New Testament said to, “pray that your flight be neither in the winter nor on the Sabbath day.” He never changed it because God’s law is unchangeable. If it could be changed He wouldn’t have had to die to pay the penalty for us transgressing them. Forced Sunday rest is on the horizon and God never forces. Climate Sunday will eventually morph into a universal mandatory day of rest.

[@tallcancerlady]

I am Southern Baptist from Alabama and we had piano and organ growing up but I was very surprised to know one of the songs that you were singing the first one. I haven't heard it in so long but I sang right along because until I was 20 and met my now ex-husband unfortunately I'm 41 now but I started going to his parents church which had the big giant screens and a huge choir and a full band and I did not ever get used to the production I mean sound stage people up in the loft and three or 400 people at two different services every Sunday. I was used to a small country church where when a visitor walked in they were welcomed and they had people that automatically would just get up and catch them at the door and make them feel welcome and wanted. At their church I was trying to find out where his family sat and I asked the people that were welcoming at the front and giving out the church schedule for that morning and not one person that I asked even knew who his family was and his dad played the drums and the orchestra. His parents did children's choir and nobody could tell me who they were. That was an eye-opening experience and I am trying now that I'm divorced to find that small country church atmosphere. Baptist we are very modest on Sundays growing up but it is church it looked like some of the girls were coming in from the club on Saturday night coming straight to church on Sunday morning. It made me blush. My son is 14 but thank goodness he's not a girl because number one I'm 6 ft 1 so she would be massive and number 2 I don't have to worry about modesty. Boys are just so much easier. I love your videos! I do not think that there's very many things different in a southern Baptist religion than Mormons they're obvious differences but I feel like I could walk into one and feel comfortable. Anyway love the video God bless you and your family and that sweet baby. Can't wait to see he or she when they arrive.

[@barbaramullins5878]

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[@mattityahubentzur6220]

I do something similar on Shabbat for meals. Every other day is cutting and cooking vegetables and cheese or meat, which takes me an hour or more per meal. Shabbat is simple meals I can either cook in the microwave or eat without any cooking. It helps to set shabbat apart from the rest of the week. P.S., I really enjoyed the singing; very nice. I used to sing more; and, I really miss that sometimes! I need to get back to that. Thank you for sharing.

[@RyanAshley419]

@@melpu310 That's nonsense. We have writings of the Early Church from the early 2nd Century (Look up Tertuillian and Justin Martyr) that clearly describes Sunday worship and makes reference to the fact that the Sabbath worship is on the Sunday, the day of Christ's resurrection.

[@TheLadymolly]

I love your videos! I am an Orthodox Jewish woman. We have our Sabbath on Saturday. To us the Sabbath is a day of rest. We go to Synagogue, have a festive lunch, and we rest. We don't do any work. We also don't cook on our Sabbath, everything is prepared beforehand. I look forward to our Sabbath all week. We are all busy working and caring for families, our Sabbath is truly a blessed day of rest. I feel recharged after the Sabbath.

[@karenmartin9743]

It is not Friday but I want to wish you Shabbat Shalom!

[@TheLadymolly]

@@karenmartin9743 - thank you. I have the custom of saying Shabbat Shalom starting on Wednesday if I won't see the person before Shabbat.

[@anya425]

I'm a Christian Seventh-day Adventist and we keep Saturday holy instead of Sunday like you. It was the original day of rest kept by both Jews and Christians until Constantine changed it (for christians) to Sunday worship in the 4th century. For us we rest and worship and fellowship on the seventh day sabbath and don't work either. It's a blessing. Some other Christian denominations keep Sabbath as well, for example seventh day Baptists.

[@geeb4994]

Molly Serkin. This is what I love about a day dedicated to our Faith. I am a Catholic, and our special day is also about spending time to Worship but it’s also about family and just being together (so many people forget to have special family time…time to reset the heart and head I think). During Covid lockdown in the UK our churches were closed so I REALLY missed that feeling of sharing Faith, but we still got together with family where possible (even for face time calls). It was a difficult time for everyone. Keep the Faith and love your family.

[@geeb4994]

Hi Megan, I’d love to know where I can get a copy of your Bible. I am fascinated by other peoples Faiths and try to read up as much as I can. I was raised a Catholic but lapsed for a while in my teens….but when I met and married my husband and our children came along, my Faith came back and my children learned about our Faith. I LOVE that there are so many different beliefs in the world and I am amazed at some of the similarities many of them, the focus is always on family and togetherness…which I love. I think that no matter what your Faith is, we should strive to learn more. God Bless.

[@dodwin]

This was so educational and you’re such a kind soul. The way you explain everything without being judgemental or condescending. Such a beautiful women with a beautiful family. Happy sabbath!!

[@sca965]

Hello! I am a Christian, African American, Mother of 2 females (I'm actually an older mother-getting close to 50:-). I currently also reside in PA - the NE area. I think you are so special and inspirational and God is truly using you in His own way. You came up in my feed (I watch some other Christian families and you kept popping up here and there). I had heard of the name Megan Fox before but I did not know how the person with the name, the actress, looked. I was a little confused and thought maybe the actress became a Christian or she is different or something - based on the pictures and I think you were cooking something in the first video I saw, lol, so I clicked. However, while I eventually realized you were not the actress, smile, I did realize that I had just met someone even better, a nice, sweet and still super cool Christian Mennonite woman! God is awesome and sometimes comical how He can draw us to others. I have loved the videos I have seen thus far and also your diverse music - I listen to all types of Christian music pop, country, jazz, gospel, etc... so I appreciate your diversity of sound in your background music it is either calm, relaxing, tranquil or just fun - good taste. Thanks for great, clean content. God bless you and love you with the love of Christ.

[@CoachAnge324]

I totally agree. I loved this and have a similar background to you. Definitely subscribed.

[@srvntlilly]

I thought the same thing at first. I was hoping that she had become a Christian. It would be wonderful if she did. I'm so happy when they are actually able to escape hollywood. I love this, too, though.😊

[@jeaniedelaney4711]

“Whatever rest means to you…” - So beautifully put! Thank you for this video! I love the sunflower pictures. I find myself wishing I could make my life look a little bit more like yours.

[@bry5813]

When your daughter licked the paint brush instead of her sucker, that brief clip made my day 😂😂 thank you for sharing this video, I live close to a lot of Amish communities but have often wondered what a DITL looks like for a Mennonite! I have found myself, as a non-denominational Christian, looking for something more from "my culture," and I think what I'm truly looking for is that intentional lifestyle and true rest. So much of my day to day life is still very much ingrained in the American culture. So it was fun being inspired from your video. 😊

[@shepherdessofskymeadow]

When you played the clips of your congregation singing, I burst into tears. What a beautiful, peaceful, joyful sound. (Also, as a choral singer/teacher I was so impressed by how talented you all are! Absolutely beautiful harmonies and tone. 💛)

[@submarineradioman5535]

At Wilkes Barre Mennonite we have service at 10 AM, Bible school at 11 AM, and then lunch in the church basement. I especially enjoy socializing with the men after eating. Always lively conversation and Pastor is always with us to add his knowledge and wisdom…

[@karenmartin9743]

Wow, I just copied down the name of your church. We sometimes visit Hawley and Tipton Pa and we are always looking for a church to go to. Now, I have a name for a Mennonite church and I use a Garmin in the car. I am sure I will be able to find it.

[@submarineradioman5535]

@@karenmartin9743 hello Karen, you and yours are ALWAYS WELCOME at Wilkes Barre Mennonite. If you’re in the area we look forward to worshipping and socializing with you! Welcome to Wilkes-Barre Mennonite Church 223 Blackman St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702 Sunday morning services are held every week. Service starts at 10:00. Sunday school starts at 11:00. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to stay for the fellowship meal at 12:00.

[@diamondhair11]

I have started wearing skirts and dresses just about every day and I love it. I wear mainly shorter maxi dresses. I don't like them around my feet. There is nothing like dresses/skirts to make a woman feel more feminine. Well, they do me. Thank you for a look into your Sabbath. I've always prepared our dinner on Saturdays, so I don't have to cook. We go to Sunday school, then worship service, go home eat, then read, tv, movies, go visiting friends, whatever is restful, until evening services.

[@doveandolive1153]

Not sure how your channel showed up on my feed but so thankful it did. I'm not Mennonite but cherish Sundays as a day to reset, rest, enjoy company of others or a day to spend culturally be it a museum, a play, listening to an orchestra etc. I grew up with a family lunch on Sundays and leftover suppers ♥ they were the best!

[@brianamatos2607]

Beautiful songs to the Lord! I’m baptist and grew up with hymns and piano. Now it’s worship leaders but I love both!

[@alyhill2432]

Your Sundays seem relaxing. I love it. My husband and I get up and go to church. Then we have a simple lunch (usually leftovers). My husband does services at a nursing home in the afternoons so I go with him when I can (the last few weeks I haven't been able to come because of covid restrictions). If I can't go with him, I try to have some relaxing time to work on fun projects. He stays for a while and reads and prays with the patients. Once he gets home, we have dinner and go to a summer concert at a local church.

[@tedbarr1551]

I came across your channel this Sunday Morning. I was born and raised in Ephrata and enjoyed seeing the country side of Akron and Lititz. I moved away from home on my own at 17 and now I am 80, married for 55 years in May. Thank your for sharing you lovely family and your Sunday day of worship and rest. Love from Gresham Oregon.

[@kaylawalters5373]

Thursdays have become a day I look forward to because of your videos. I’m thankful for your uplifting content. I love that it feels like a good chat with a great friend! I’m always encouraged and inspired. I’ve been praying about what our Sunday/Sabbath should look like and this has given me some ideas and inspo. Thank you for sharing what your Sundays look like! Blessings to you and your sweet family. 💕

[@carolberubee]

I love that the kids are with you in "big church" for the "main" message and teaching time. Though there is no "Christian Sabbath" in the New Testament, it is a celebration of the first day of the week when Christ rose from the dead. It's a day when we don't have to do traditional "work," but are blessed to be able to spend the day in worship, fellowship, and glorifying God without hindrance of everyday toil.

[@howbethdoesit5695]

Last year, I returned to a weekly service. I am retired, my husband is disabled and finds it difficult to manuver church, so I go by myself. ( My husband loves the Lord, always has and in healthier times was very involved, but physical limitations now, so our Sermon is emailed to him). Anyway....lol I made a rule at home that Sundays were no longer a work day. We have returned to a slower Sunday lifestyle and I make Sunday Supper more special than other meals during the week.

[@diannerempel8262]

I am Mennonite and love Sundays as well! It is a day of rest for us as well. After we attend church service, we have a smaller meal, maybe a nap, and I take me time as well! Sometimes we have visitors or go visiting. I grew up with a big Sunday lunch as well!...but then we had a simple supper called "Faspa". It consisted of buns, cheese, jam and meat. Great to see your Sunday!

[@jodigrant8835]

I loved seeing your Sunday, your family time, church time and rest time. My work includes church on a Sunday morning, so that's pretty full on for me, but boy do I enjoy my Sunday afternoons. After seeing my parents (in their 80's) the afternoon is for putting my feet up, some quiet music, some bible reading, a book or crossword. Love them, and as you said, it sets me up for my week.

[@MR-jq7bk]

I grew up in upstate, ny. In a baptist church (my grandfather was a Baptist preacher) but was also surrounded in town and outside with Mennonites, and Amish being a part of our wonderful community. Such beautiful, wonderful, hard working people and great cooks too. Lol. Thank you for sharing this, reminded me of home.

[@BrooklynLondoner]

The signing in church was really good! Lovely seeing how you spend your Sunday very relaxing.

[@immolatedbrand2202]

Your "wasting time" == the time you take to nourish your soul. We can't be everything for others, or always productive in a direct way. I'm glad to see you have found time to rest. I'm working on finding the balance, as I work part-time and attend uni full-time

[@beingmommywithstyle]

I found this really interesting! Thank you for sharing! My grandmother was Mennonite, but I was raised Southern Baptist, so it’s interesting to see the similarities and differences. 💜

[@Sidward1990something]

I’m Mennonite and I appreciate seeing other different Mennonites from myself. Our church is part of Mennonite church USA. We wear whatever we want to church within reason. We also follow the old world peace traditions. Thank you for sharing your Sunday!

[@sevans1414]

This was a beautiful day and a wonderful video, thanks for making this Megan! Like you said, taking a day to slow down (especially with a focus on family time) is so important!

[@happilyeverafter265]

Love this video ! Every Sunday is different for us as well but always includes church and rest ....I am 56 now and when I was a little girl growing up in Georgia , we would go to my grandmothers’ house in the afternoon and sit on her front porch ,drink very sweet homemade tea and my mom and her sister would tell stories and we would laugh so hard we couldn’t breathe....there were rocking chairs for rocking and a screened side porch for napping and it was one of the best parts of my childhood.....I am thankful for porches and I love rocking on mine everyday ....the simple things are the sweetest ! Thank You Lord for showing us how to enjoy life’s simple pleasures and I ask continued blessings on Megan and Josh and their precious family !!!

[@mrs.natashaellwood8634]

I love you videos ❤ I am a young married housewife with very similar views. I have always been curious about what my local mennonite church is like.

[@valeriehallmark6467]

We are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Our Sundays look very similar to yours. We dress modestly and respectfully whenever we are in our chapels for Sunday services. Our Sunday service is two hours long. The first hour we have prayer and singing and members will share gospel messages with the congregation. We also partake of the sacrament each Sunday. Second hour we break off into individual class time. Children and youth have their specific classes as do men and women. Every other week the men and women’s class is combined. In our faith we try to avoid spending money on the Sabbath, which means we don’t go shopping or out to eat. We feel everyone should have a day of rest. We have simple, easy to prepare meals on Sunday and it’s a great day for napping, visiting with family or friends, reading scriptures and just getting recharged for the week ahead. I absolutely loved hearing your congregation sing. So beautiful! Next time I visit my father in Pennsylvania I just might visit a Mennonite church! (We welcome and love having visitors,too)

[@danielyoder3396]

I grew up Amish so our Sunday are lot like y'all & we are German Baptist & church start 10 & is over around 12 and after that it a relaxing day .

[@morganleach2514]

I am LDS and we have a fairly similar Sunday to yours. We do try to avoid spending money on Sundays as part of keeping the sabbath day holy. Everyone deserves to have their day of rest, even though society wants to be open 24/7 nowadays. Also I agree about having kids be a part of the service. All families are together for our first hour (it's called the sacrament but it's like other church's service hour) and the second hour is Sunday school where we divide off into our classes.

[@karliebrooks6265]

I grew up LDS. You should read the CES letter... 🥴

[@EmilyAllanPoe]

@@karliebrooks6265 came here to comment this lol

[@SoulShineLiveMichele]

I was looking for another member of my church. Love that we sit as a family for first hour.

[@cherylj4307]

I'm a lapsed Episcopalian, but I just love this look at worship and the Sabbath. It's so wholesome and peaceful. It does my heart good. Thank you for allowing us into your day.

[@holly5791]

I am Baptist, but I sure recognized your songs. Beautiful singing! Sunday School and about 40 minutes of preaching...sounds like my church. I am a widow, now, so I don't have to cook. When the children were growing up, I did cook, but tried to prepare as much as possible on Saturday. I didn't want to spend that time on Sunday. Sunday afternoon, my husband and I 'might' watch a game on TV. The children just wanted to play. Sometimes I would take a nap. Our activities varied, but were laid back and a time to unwind. I'm glad to see a young family in church attendance and spending time with each other.🙂

[@Kimberley42]

Sundays have always been a rest day for my family. No chores beyond washing up and tidying the kitchen, with a big roast for lunch and then play games or visit other family in the afternoon and then have a light tea for dinner of crumpets, which are like a pancake or sandwiches.

[@TheStaffOfLife]

Luv those crumpets...like an English muffin. I've made them at home. Very easy. Use can rings for molds on griddle while baking. Fun! Delicious!

[@dcoff2443]

Love your content, you’re a super Inspiring mom and creator! As a fellow Christian really appreciate your heart on a plethora of subjects, I’m also pregnant as well, with baby number 6 😅 and watching what you do and being inspired but also reminiscing about when my oldest ( who are now 11 and 9) were your kiddos ages, and it so rings out in your mothering, content, etc that’s THESE ARE THE GOOD OLE DAYS… I get moody, ungrateful and overwhelmed by the beautiful chaos of our home, but when I watch your videos, see your creativity and love for your family and viewers, it’s so inspiring and it resets me to focus on the Lord, my surroundings and what gifts and abilities he’s given me and our family to extend out into His World, thank you sister! And God Bless

[@katherinewest2925]

Congratulations on baby number 6! I'm one of 9, so I love to hear about other big families.

[@TheStaffOfLife]

@@katherinewest2925 I'm one of 9, too, Katherine. ❤️

[@juliabrown5948]

Well said

[@jodyporta2188]

We are Episcopalian and we go and pick up my mom and a friend for the service. Then my mom comes for lunch, which is very simple. I always rest on Sunday. Funny story...we were looking to attend a new church when we moved to a new state 6 yrs ago. We made a list of all the churches we wanted to visit. Well, we stumbled in to a Mennonite church. I knew right away but my mom and hubs had no clue. We are sitting and waiting for the service to start and my 87yr old mom says very LOUDLY why do the women have bonnets on? Everyone was very nice to us.

[@karenandes4940]

Megan I love watching. I grew up in DE but visited Lancaster every fall. The beauty and simplicity still speak to me. Hearing those hymns was such a sweet reminder of my little home church.

[@tracybowers8055]

Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your life. Our family spends our Sundays similarly. We go to church, have lunch, relax, do some things we want to do or just have fun and hang out with our kids. Then we try and reboot before the week starts. ☺️

[@historynotboring]

I watched this while getting ready for church!

[@pammoylan2426]

My church(Church of Christ, none denominational)is very similar. We have kid time just before the sermon. It's about 5 to 7 mins long. The kids love it. I love Sundays. It's my rest day also. My mental and physical day of rest.

[@carexomuchh]

Megan, the acapella singing!! So gorgeous. Thank you for sharing!!

[@CoachAnge324]

This was so impactful. I am reevaluating the day of rest. I tend to get so caught up with work and school that after church I sometimes lesson plan. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ArkansasAmyQuilts]

Wow! That's exactly how getting ready for Church when our girls were little!! Now they are 10, 12, and 14.

[@atdepaulis]

Ah how did I not find your channel sooner!!! Love this channel!!! I am Roman Catholic and agree it’s super important to have the children in church with you , watching what you do the pastor.. learning how to be reverent etc… I love that your church does this too. I love learning about Amish and Mennonite as the simplistic lifestyle just seems so calming to me… ♥️

[@Mauralansford]

I loved seeing this. My family had a big dinner later in the day after church and a restful afternoon. My husbands family did a big fun breakfast Sunday mornings with the rest of the day being super simple.

[@TheStaffOfLife]

@@catherinemuhuri9488 love you, sister, but you're wrong, & this forum is not the place to push it.

[@amandaober3787]

I love this! I am a Christian, I go to a Calvary Chapel (not even sure what denomination that makes me…) anyway. Our Sundays are similar! I like the way your church does their service. Its nice to have your kids there with you. We do some worship with the children which is nice. We also have a great family who invites many people to their house almost every Sunday after church for lunch. Its such a blessing! They love hosting (its their ministry) and it allows for us ladies to make something ahead of time and not have to worry about a whole meal. Mostly we do simple things like sandwiches, salads, chips and fruits and veggies. A lot of times we also stay for dinner and we all pitch in again and it makes for a lighter meal day. Definitely a restful day full of fellowship, worship and I always look forward to it!

[@cynthiar7350]

Beautiful singing❣️ These are the hymns I love & remember from my childhood. So many churches have stopped singing these older hymns for newer, unfamiliar to me, hymns. It’s not the same. My mama did the Sunday cooking the same way.

[@lynetteellis8131]

I love that your kids sit with you in worship! They learn and they hear wayyyyy more than you think! They will never learn to sit and be reverent in a class setting where they can move around and play some.

[@rachelberes59]

On Sundays I usually go to first service which starts at 8:30 then once church gets out I go home and eat a late breakfast or get something out. I just chill for the rest of the day. Sometimes I read and listen to music or maybe watch a movie and maybe take a nap.

[@jeannettelee2806]

Afro American retired from NYC police department now living in the small town in NC, I enjoy your videos because they are calming and relaxing while I knit or crochet.

[@janeevans4758]

Sunday has always been a day of rest in the UK, unfortunately due to greed of the companies they open shops & most outlets 7 days a week,but I remember very clear as a child Wednesday was always a half day and everything drew to a close at 5pm on a Saturday and didn't re open until 8am Monday morning, I grew up with the huge Sunday roast dish also but since my daughter has left home and it's just me I tend to have a salad or whatever is in the Fridge that needs eating, I think Sunday should be a day of rest to give ppl a recharge for the week ahead and just a day to do whatever they please with. Your tummy has most definitely popped Megan!! All of a sudden aswell..hope your feeling well & not getting to tired but running around after 2 little ones is never restful..take care.

[@jolynnschlegel2569]

We are fundamental independent baptists. We go to church in the morning and then again in the evening. We normally do a pretty simple lunch, maybe burgers on the grill or a pizza. My husband and I take naps and our boys watch a movie then its off to church again. We rest, don't shop or spend money on Sunday and just spend the afternoon in between church relaxing. Sunday's are my favorite days as well, I make sure to get all my things done around the house on Saturday so I can have this day of rest and enjoy my family.

[@shannacarlan1674]

I love your sweet family time. We observe a Saturday Sabbath and try to keep it family time. I look so forward to it every week. Our big meal is sundown Friday evening. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@davidsandraramey742]

I totally agree the kids should enjoy sitting and joining in as a family .

[@phyllissmith2538]

Thank you for the beautiful video. I was raised to keep Sunday as a day of rest also. After Sunday dinner was over and the dishes were done, I got to read to my heart's content. But we also had Sunday evening services. When we were raising our own kiddos, we bought Wendy's frosties for everyone and took the long way home through the countryside. After that we had a quick lunch and then the kids took naps. Later when we moved to another area, we home-churched. My husband taught us. In good weather we would often put on a sermon and listen in the car on our way to Yosemite, which was only 45 miles from us. We had a picnic lunch and the kids would play in the river. I loved the hymns your church sang. Many modern churches never sing hymns anymore, but they are so beautiful and the words are so rich. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing.

[@Joanla1954]

Your personality is so sunshine and cuteness! Thank you for these videos Megan!

[@caramelcreme777]

I am a church nerd, and I loved that you shared this Sunday glimpse into your fam's life. We are Reformed Baptists, and we have our kids in the service with us too. It is HARD some Sundays, but what a joy it is to have our little disciples learning to worship alongside us. ❤ Oh girl. The acapella singing was SUCH a blessing to my soul to hear. I haven't heard "Heavenly Sunlight" since I was a little girl. Thank you again for sharing. ❤❤❤❤

[@janetmorris3805]

Your Sunday’s look wonderful, reminds me very much of how I grew up. Makes me miss my family. Enjoy every moment, if you have family, you have everything.

[@dymondwillow2]

Sunday business is ok if it puts a smile on your heart. For example, I love to putter in the garden so that is what i do. "chores" per say, are minimal for this day.

[@cherylmackenzie504]

Enjoyed this video! My husband is a pastor so he leaves for church at 8:15 with our 3 oldest kids and I leave at 9:15 with the 5 youngest. Our Sunday mornings are exhausting so we have to rest in the afternoon. We usually have nachos for lunch because I can get it on the table in less than 10 minutes. But I would love to arrive home to a big Sunday lunch waiting for us!

[@leighwilliams8823]

🙋🏻‍♀️ PW also! Nachos sounds like an awesome idea!! 🤤 When it wasn’t so hot, i would fix sides during the week and ask my mother in law to bring her famous sides. then on Sunday pull everything out of the fridge and grill some boneless chicken thighs to go with it! I go ahead and pre-make a veggie tray for an appetizer because it will hold everyone over, but won’t spoil the kids’ meal! It’s just too hot 🥵 to grill right now! Lol I’m ready for it to cool down just a bit so I can get back to my grilling!! ❤️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Have you thought of putting a roast in the oven before you head to church? I do that sometimes and it is really nice to have lunch done when we get home. I put the roast w/ onions in the oven on 400F for an hour before we leave, then put the potatoes and carrots in right before we leave and turn the oven down to about 325F until we get home. Works great! You can add a salad or some green beans, etc and dinner is done!

[@Anonymous09981]

I’m a PW too! We do nachos or hotdogs Sundays right after church! You are right, they are so fast to get on the table.

[@BakingNana]

I just found your channel and this is the first vid I've seen. I hit subscribe so fast! I am 66 years old, our 3 boys are men with families of their own. We are not Mennonite, but we live very much as you do. Watching you is like getting to relive all those precious days that have gone by. Many blessings to you and your family!

[@susanterry8024]

Thank you for sharing the clips from your church service. The singing was beautiful!

[@lauranewell3197]

I remember as a kid that Sunday was a day for church and fun. We made cookies and things like that. When I became a teen it definitely changed to being a day to reset for the week. I struggle now to find a day to just stop and rest. I'm working on getting there but it's definitely a challenge for sure.

[@sallyannc3176]

The Sabbath for Christians is Sunday and is a gift from God to us - yes it's a time of rest from everyday work and chores (other than acts of 'necessity' or 'mercy' e.g. hospitals) but it's also a time to give God the glory and that shouldn't stop when we leave the Church service. We try to avoid going places or doing things that rely on other people working on a Sunday for us e.g. shops or restaurants, as we believe the blessing of not having to work on a Sunday is for everyone, not just Christians. It's a shame the world drives everyone so hard.

[@myhandsrfullofluv4225]

It's so nice to see you enjoying God's day. I have a very similar Sunday. It's so special! We visit friends/relatives sometimes too, but we try to only do it once or twice a month because the family day is so special ❤ And mom and dad really need to "breathe " occasionally.

[@shockleyeify]

The acoustics in your church is amazing. Everyone sounded beautiful praising our Lord. Church doesn't need to be a whole big production, nothing beats the Truth being preached and leaving feeling closer to God and our family. My church has a children's ministry based on age groups during the sermon. My daughter loves it and her teachers so much. I like to keep my little guy with me in a separate room for nursing mama's. I so miss my inlaws living close, we'd all get together after church for a big lunch, talk about the sermon and just spend the day together. Those will always be special memories.

[@anncarroll7354]

That sandwich looks divine! We go through Cuban sandwich spells where that’s all I want to eat too 😂😂 I swear it’s the dill pickles and mustard, it just makes a great sammy!

[@mstery9281]

Different opinion here. I think that sandwich looks unhealthy with the processed meats which is full of animal byproducts and artificial ingredients.

[@deannalewis5319]

You have been blessed with such a wonderful personality !! I love watching your videos. Always so positive and uplifting. 😊

[@madamogee9041]

Our family is Catholic and for the most part our Sundays are very similar to yours. We hustle on Saturdays so we can relax on Sundays. We may do some light work, but it’s for enjoyment not as a chore. Also, my son was always with us at church. Did we miss a lot, yes. Did he gain more, yes. I remember bringing him with me to a funeral when he was 3 years old and I thought nothing of it as he was so used to being at church. People were shocked that I would even consider bringing him and impressed that he was so well behaved.

[@thegirllandon1095]

I’m Apostolic Pentecostal and our Sunday’s are usually filled with church and family time including church family. We have a morning and an evening service and usually we have family lunch (most of the time followed by a nap 😂) in between and then we go out to eat with our church friends/family after evening service.

[@jpdza2881]

Apostolic/Pentecostal here too and yes naps are a must !

[@cynthiafisher9907]

What about talking about Jesus being our Sabbath rest int he Holy Ghost?

[@jaroffireflies]

I was just talking about how I do simple suppers because I just can’t get it together to make a big dinner, so I’m so glad to hear y’all also do simple suppers. I don’t know why but it makes me feel better 🤣 Thanks for another great video!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

It's a day of rest for me as well, so I'm sticking with it!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked as you should! Hope all is going well and you are feeling good!

[@sherriholcombe5428]

Thanks for sharing what your Sundays look like. I love the day of rest that your family does. I've been wanting to fo something similar for my family too. I grew up with my Mom making big Sunday meals and followed in her footsteps but it's a lot of work for me and I don't get to rewind or relax before my the work/school week starts up again. Thanks for the motivation. I'm going to work harder at Sunday/Sabbath being more of a day of rest after church too.😊💖

[@rebacarmack8335]

I am COC and we do not have music either- by the way the singing was beautiful! Yes a day of rest is wonderful.

[@kaelaward6588]

You’re so elegant, Megan! I love watching your videos. I love the singing!! My part in my husband’s ministry is singing. He preaches and me and our kids sing. Harmonies are my favorite! ♥️ We still do Sunday dinners with family as well. Also, Sunday is our day of rest! Between Church we are just lazy, we love family time and chilling. Tons of similarities! I loved watching this!

[@freedomhomesteadky]

We are Missionary Baptist and your service structure is very similar to ours. We sing traditional hymns. We sing acapella occasionally, but we mostly have piano accompaniment. We enjoy family worship, as well, and I agree with you about teaching your children to sit and listen. I loved hearing what my kids caught when they were little. It was a blessing to this momma’s heart.

[@wilmapennings7537]

We belong to a Free Reformed Church. Roots from the Netherlands. Very conservative. We raised 10 children in this church. The kids learned to sit and behave for that hour- 90 minutes. Then there is another service at 4:00. I wasn't raised in this church. I still don't think 2 services are necessary. The day of rest was actually very tiring. We also had a big dinner. So it was a very busy day. Some women started wearing pants and it was quite a concern to the elders. Not my my way of thinking. I am glad they come. We are empty nester now. Many of my children have taken their families to other churches. At least they go. My husband has very slowly become more liberal.

[@wildsoulblog7771]

I was going to ask if the kids go to nursery or class during worship but you answered my question in the video! I grew up going to Church of Christ with my grandparents and it’s very similar actually! Very similar culture and values. We would sing Hymns from the Hymnal. Always dressed up and modestly. We had Sunday school before worship. And my grandma always had a delicious Sunday supper - it was always expected and looked forward to! My grandparents are both no longer with us but this brought back some really sweet memories 🥰 I think people find your culture so interesting and admirable because you have strong values that are long lasting in your families. It’s great! I do have a question! Do mennonites practice communion every Sunday? Or only on special occasions? We did this every Sunday by passing trays down the pews and ended with an offering/giving tray to tithe.

[@libbysmith6731]

Thank you for sharing Megan. My son went with our mennonite neighbors to church this past Sunday. While my husband and I attended our church. Afterwards we got together for Sunday dinner. We go to a non demonational church every Sunday. My husband was raised church of christ and o was raised Baptist. We decided to go to a non demonation after we got married. Speaking of singing I got to sing this past Sunday.

[@diamondhair11]

The singing was beautiful..... I even sang along. There's nothing like good harmony.

[@jerim4543]

WOW your congregation is full of talented singers. And I agree on the baking; it isn't work, it's more like a hobby that there is never enough time for. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods on a Sunday, I will certainly look for a service to attend. Thank you for sharing.

[@jamesnbrenda8960]

Yes! A day of rest. We are Pentecostal and Sundays have always been a day of rest. All around us has changed, but not Sundays. Our day starts slow, then we go to church, have a nice meal, and spend time together. My hubby and I will still sometimes even lay down for a little bit. Maybe because we are older now, but I look forward to the slower day together. Love the singing! Very beautiful and peaceful! Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@Scentsationaljoy]

Hi! I’m loving your content! I just love learning about different cultures and communities 🤗 When you were explaining your church service, I couldn’t help but notice how similar it sounded to a Lutheran service (the denomination of Christianity I grew up with). The structure, the dress, the expectations, everything. At my childhood church, they also had Sunday school at a different time than the services, and while there was a daycare that parents could drop their younger children off at during the service, most chose to have their children attend the service. It’s funny how everyone thinks everyone else is so different, but in reality, we’re all more similar than most realize 💙

[@taraweathers1606]

Our Sundays are pretty similar. Most Sunday afternoons we take a nap. It’s wonderful after a busy week.

[@emmib1388]

My Sunday nap is one of my favorite times of the week !

[@halfwayhome1781]

I loved the church music, absolutely calming to me ❤️

[@gemstar2]

I love to meal prep on Sundays, cooking is relaxing for me and I don't usually have time during the week after work. It means I can enjoy a Sunday afternoon and have peace after work during the week!

[@elizabethmartinez676]

Such an interesting video! I'm not following any religion, but I do love learning about the believes of other people, it's kind of amazing how we live in the same world but everyone have their own lifestyle and it's great that all of us can see what others people lifes looks like. (Sorry for my English haha, I'm still learning and that's why I'm watching a lot of different videos)

[@spunkycat6144]

I do absolutely nothing on Sunday. Sometimes Saturday. If I don't I literally get sick during the week if I don't.

[@helenbell1988]

Gosh that was a relaxing day ??? It looked very full to me but it’s all relative and I suppose and yes filming the in between would be a bit boring !! You have a lovely family Meghan :) x

[@lithottamera6089]

New subscriber here. I'm a Christian. I have always been drawn to the mennonites and the Amish. I was so glad to get this video on my recommended videos. I enjoy learning different lifestyles and cultures. I praise and worship at church on Sundays. But He is with us all the time.

[@keziahrothenberger7809]

Love your videos. I live in lancaster County as well and it's so cool to see our "back yard" in your videos

[@leanagoosen363]

In my culture and church here in South Africa we take Sundays also slow and for family time after church. Afternoon nap is high up there.

[@DM-te6ci]

Love seeing you all going to church. When your little boy was running his truck up your husband's leg reminded me if when I was pregnant, my son would run his matchbox toys over my bump lol. (1979). God Bless Diana NZ

[@orangetigerlilylane1111]

That sandwich looks so good ! I love some crusty bread with olive oil.

[@Earthy-Artist]

Your daughter may have an artistic gift, the flower she did was quite beautiful. I noticed she put a green ring around the center of the flower which is a detail some others might miss adding. And you said she choses to draw over her other options, you may possibly have a budding artist on your hands.

[@cookieoliver3196]

Thank you for sharing. I am up getting ready for outdoor/streaming service right now. I am in GA and a baptist. I do love learning about churches and traditions. I'm from Ohio and had the privilege to visit Mennonite services with a warm lovely family. Thank you.

[@stacipowersselleck]

Thanks for sharing your Sunday with us. We have church at 10-Noon, then run to eat a quick bite and take a nap until time to get ready for evening service at 6-8p. Then a big meal at church with lots of fun and fellowship. Love from Kansas. ❤️

[@blessedmama1604]

I think a mustard color added into Fletchers room would be lovely 😍

[@MissingMayberry]

Although our church does use instruments such as keyboard, guitar, and drums. Our service sounds really similar. Our children’s Sunday school and adult Sunday school is at the same hour and church service the children sit with us. They need to see the adults being vulnerable in the Lords presence!

[@maisygirl07]

So absolutely cool; we were there this spring to see David at Sight & Sound. I see many little neighborhoods we drove through. We stayed about 3-4 days. I loved the history/scenery. We have to keep our kids sitting still after 4 yrs in the Baptist church. We send them to SS and after they go to nursery but at 4 yrs, they are coming to services. We enjoy the kids & babies in the service, especially during the singing time. :)

[@alive7bc]

We went to the charity church in Ephrata years ago for awhile and I always thought it was so weird that the men and women sat separate! We got use to it but that’s the only church I have ever been to that does that. With my husbands job the only day he gets off of work is Sunday and sometimes that day is so packed full with church, fellowship and getting anything done while he’s actually off for the day. It’s a great reminder to really rest and reset for the next week. 💜

[@katorriaedmonds3937]

OOOOOMG I love this! I'm of the Apostolic faith my Sunday routine consist of waking up at 8am getting ready for Sunday school at 10:30 its an 30-40 min depending on traffic and afterwards I go out to eat w/my family and church friends and maybe fellowship with another church at their evening services! I love exploring different beliefs and practices im definitely subscribing and binge watch..you have a beautiful family and congrats to your new bundle of joy 😍

[@donnarenee8168]

Love love love this! We attend a independent fundamental baptist church and some say it’s too strict but we follow the Bible! Thank you for holding true to your beliefs! 💕