Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship

Message by Pastor Jason Storbakken 1 Kings 17-19

Message by Jason Storbakken Song by Mory Ortman www.manhattanmennonite.org

John 21 Message by Pastor Jason Storbakken

A reflection rooted in the Beatitudes that moves through warring in the Bible (as well as warring today, and the warring that often happens within persons and relationships).  #antiviolence

This series explores Luke 4:14-30, including the content (Isaiah 61:1-3, 1 Kings 17, and 2 Kings 5) and context (synagogue at Nazareth) of Jesus' message. In this fourth installment, Jesus says "And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian." This message centers on the prophet Elisha and his healing of a foreign military general.

Just when we thought the series was a two-parter, there's a third part to this series (and likely, at least, a fourth!). Pastor Jason explores Jesus' reference to the Elijah and the widow. Luke 4:16-30. 1 Kings 17:8-16.

Guest preacher, Rev. Shawn P. Torres-Anderson. Joel 2:25-28 #BlackHistoryMonth #Epiphany

Pastor Jason concludes this 2-part series. Luke 4:21-30

Pastor Jason shares a message on Luke 4:14-21

Deut. 6:1-9 Mark 12:28-34 Message by Rev. Jason Storbakken

Pastor Jason shares a message for Peace Sunday.  Matthew 26:47-56

Sue Park-Hur, denominational minister of transformative peacemaking at Mennonite Church USA. #BringThePeace #BeTransformed

A message on the importance of deep listening. "You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger." James 1:19-27

Pastor Jason reflects on Ephesians 4:25-5:2.  "I ride my bike to the Bowery every weekday morning. And there are some crazy drivers out there. One day, a truck nearly hit me. And I became angry, and just about lost my witness. I then recalled that I had recently learned that anger is a secondary emotion. And so I paused and searched my heart... I realized I was scared... When Paul says, “Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.” This calls us to consider the deeper emotion we may be experiencing."

Pastor Jason explores the mission of Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship: "Seeking the peace of the City!"

Guest speaker, Edafe Okporo was born in Warri, Nigeria. A native of Egbo Uhurie, Ughelli South Local government in Delta State Nigeria. He migrated to the United States in 2016 as an asylum seeker and now a refugee of the United States, residing in New York. Edafe is a global gay rights activist and the executive director of the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem. Edafe is among the inaugural winners of the David Prize 2020, The David Prize is a celebration of individuals and ideas to create a better, brighter New York City. Genesis 9:1-17

Dr. Sibonokuhle Ncube (guest speaker) is from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. She is a mother, social justice advocate and development expert. Sibonokuhle has served as a deaconess and is known for her passionate speaking, intergenerational and cross-cultural insights.  She has more than 18 years of experience working with climate change responses, climate finance governance, and disaster preparedness in southern Africa.  She is a member of the Brethren in Christ Church of Zimbabwe, and recently served as National Coordinator of Compassionate Development Services. She is currently studying at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary. #Bringthepeace

Ezekiel 17:22-24 Reflections by Pastor Jason.

Message by guest preacher, Edgar Hayes. Trinity Sunday. 100th anniversary of Tulsa Massacre

Pentecost Sunday sermon from Pastor Jason Storakken. www.manhattanmennonite.org #Bringthepeace

This message was preached on Mothers' Day by Pastor Jason Storbakken.

Davis Logan and Chihchun Yuan, both nearing completion of their graduate programs at Union Theological Seminary, reflect on their journey. #BringThePeace www.manhattanmennonite.org

Ched Myers joined MMF to share a message entitled, "Resurrection: Reckoning with the Traumatic Somatic." Luke 24:33-48

Pastor Jason Storbakken shares an Easter message from Mark 16:1-8. www.manhattanmennonite.org

Message by Deacon Mel Lehman. www.manhattanmennonite.org

A message by Sara Wenger Shenk, president emerita of Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary.

Part 3 of a 3-part Sabbath series. Meditation and Sabbath teaching by Jason Storbakken. Hang drum and a/v production by Brian Burnett. www.manhattanmennonite.org

Part 2 of a 3-part Sabbath series. Meditation and Sabbath teaching by Jason Storbakken. Hang drum and a/v production by Brian Burnett. www.manhattanmennonite.org

Take a tour through the holidays this weekend and the coming week - Chinese Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Lent!

For Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday, three members from Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship tell their story. These members include Nancy Benignus, Nindyo Sasongko, and Chihchun Yuan.

Part 1 of a 3-part Sabbath series.  Meditation and Sabbath teaching by Jason Storbakken. Hang drum and a/v production by Brian Burnett. www.manhattanmennonite.org

Amos 5:21-24 MLK Sunday About the guest speaker: Elizabeth Soto was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and in the last 30 years has been a proud resident of the southeast part of the city of Lancaster. She worked 10 yrs with Lancaster Theological Seminary as Professor of Practice coordinating field education, designing the cross-cultural courses and teaching. Served as a ChaplainInterpreter at W&B Hospital/LGH. Elizabeth was ordained as a minister in Colombia, South America in 2004, and presently the Atlantic Coast Conference of Mennonite Churches holds her credentials. Most recently she completed 14 months serving as a consultant with Mennonite Disaster Service as the administrator of the response on Hurricane Maria’s disaster in Puerto Rico. Elizabeth has a MAR from Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico & Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart IN. In 2005 Elizabeth completed a doctorate in ministry emphasis on International Feminism. She published her D.Min dissertation in 2007 with Orbis Books on the theme of Family Violence and Theology of Non Violence of Jesus. Most recently her long dream project came out in September 2020, published by T&T Clark, she co-edited Liberating the Politics of Jesus: Renewing Peace Theology Through the Wisdom of Women. She has been a writer on other projects both in Spanish and English for leadership formation in her denomination in the US and Latin America/Caribbean. She is passionate on women’s issues/Latina identity, racial justice and community development for the unprivileged. Elizabeth served as Moderator of Mennonite Church USA from 2013-2015, being the first Latina to serve in that position. She is married to Frank Albrecht, a high school teacher, and a loving mother of two young adult daughters and her spouses. Currently her church is Laurel St. Mennonite church in the south west of the city and works as a Spanish Interpreter in local hospitals.

Minister Carolyn May shared this message the Sunday following the insurgency on the Capitol.

Pastor Jason explores the role and urgency of John the Baptizer as he prophesied and bore witness to the First Advent in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. wwww.manhattanmennonite.org

Message provided by Hyacinth Stevens, pastor at King of Glory Tabernacle and bishop in the Lancaster Mennonite Conference.

An autumnal-themed message framed by the story of the disciples who meet Jesus on the Emmaus Road.

Message by Deacon Mel Lehman Matthew 22:34-40

A message by Dr. Hilary Scarsella, professor of ethics & director of women and gender studies.  The content and discussion in this message necessarily engages with sexual violence. Much of it will be emotionally and intellectually challenging to engage with.  Three questions/statements posed by Dr. Scarsella for reflection:  1. Anabaptism would do well to center sexual violence in its ethical, community reflections. 2. Anabaptist theology needs to re-conceptualize its idea of peace and sexual violence. 3. Anabaptists need concrete spiritual, theological, social practices that make it possible for us to act in solidarity with survivors.

What is the relationship between Sabbath-keeping and peacebuilding?  Message by Jason Storbakken, pastor at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship

Message by Rev. John Rempel. John was the first official pastor at MMF (early 1990s to the early '00s). He has written many books and articles, edited the Minister's Manual (Mennonite Church USA), and contributed greatly to shaping Mennonite and Anabaptist culture over the last several decades. This message is adapted from his recently released book, "Recapturing an Enchanted World" (IVP).

Rev. Erica Lea-Simka, pastor at Albquerque Mennonite Church, was MMF's guest speaker in the Becoming series. #Pride #LGBTQ #QueerLiberation

Message by Sasha Zamler-Carhart. #Pride

This service was originally recorded via Zoom during the coronavirus crisis in New York City.

Stories of faith and meaning from three new members of MMF.

Two stories from members of our community. Clarke Bell shares his wilderness story of mental illness. And Sasha Zamler-Carhart shares their story of “coming out” of the wilderness. Matthew 4:1-11

Transfiguration message by Jason Storbakken.

Exodus 14:21-25

Message by guest preacher, Min. Gwen Horner

Reflections from four members of MMF on the meaning and importance of communion.

Message by Todd Komarnicki

Matthew 3:13-17. Message by Jason Storbakken.

Message for Epiphany by Jason Storbakken

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25. Message by Jason Storbakken.

Message by Glen Guyton, executive director of Mennonite Church USA.

First Sunday of Advent. Message by Jason Storbakken.

Message by Minister Kendrick Arthur Kemp. Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32.

A parable of Jesus. Message by Jason Storbakken.

A message from chapter 3 of the Book of Lamentations by Pastor Jason Storbakken.

This is the first service in our monthly communion service where we will be practicing various modes and techniques of contemplative spirituality.

Pastor Jason Storbakken shares a message that builds on the recent climate strike, and explores how the Scriptures call us to partner with creation.

Luke 15:1-10. What if Christianity is a parable?

Message by Jason Storbakken. 1 Corinthians 3

Doug Pagitt joins Manhattan Mennonite to share a message and tell us about his new book.

Jesus taught his disciples how to pray by modeling the Lord’s Prayer. In this message, Jason explores the prayer’s implications for a prayerful life in the 21st-century.

Rev. Nindyo Sasongko, theologian-in-residence at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship, shares a timely message.

Message by Jason Storbakken. Matthew 25. This message is in response to the attorney general’s recent announcement to move forward with five federal executions.

Guest speaker: Dr. Chung Hyun Kyung, professor of ecumenical studies at Union Theological Seminary.

Daniel 3

Message by Carolyn May. Luke 10.

Message by Jason Storbakken, pastor at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship.

Part one of a three-part sermon series called Fire & Vision.

Trinity Sunday message by Nindyo Sasongko, theologian-in-residence at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship.

Pentecost Sunday message by Min. Melissa Florer-Bixler, pastor at Raleigh Mennonite Church.

This message, preached by Jason Storbakken, is rooted in Revelation 22, the last chapter of the Bible. This sermon was preached on the last Sunday in the Easter season 2019.

Message by Jason Storbakken. This service celebrated students, teachers, and recent graduates.

Message by Jason Storbakken

Remembering the Rwandan genocide 25 years later with Denise Umiwana, author of FROM RED EARTH.

On this second Sunday of Easter, Jason explores Thomas touching Jesus’ wounds as a liminal space (or what Celtic spirituality calls a "thin place" where transformation occurs.

Message by Jason Storbakken

Message by Jason Storbakken. Palm Sunday 2019. www.manhattan.org

Ephesians 6:10-20 Video is available here. Unfortunately, our recording of last week's sermons failed. So, today we're sharing a classic from the archives on the topic of perseverance. This sermon delves into Marvel comics, which is appropriate as Marvel Endgame releases later this month. Enjoy and be edified! #marvel #moongirl #mennonite

Message by Michelle Kennel Shenk Woman's History Month series Luke 13:1-6

Minister Carolyn May, Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship's intern from Union Theological Seminary, brings a message of hope, perseverance, and audacity. This message is part of the women's preaching series during Women's History Month. Text: Mark 5:21-43. www.manhattanmennonite.org

Candace Simpson, minister at Concord Baptist Church of Christ (Brooklyn, NYC) brings a prophetic message from Habakkuk 1:1-7.

The Transfiguration of Jesus, his tiredness and frustration, and our need to press through even when it might seem easier to give up.

The Sunday sermon from 2/24/19 by Jason Storbakken, pastor at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship. Scripture: Luke 6:20-26.