Mexico Mennonite Aid Inc. PO Box 150, Nappanee, IN 46550 Ph 574.773.2565 Email: mexmennaid@mxma.org
Organized on Dec. 31, 1996
BOARD MEMBERS
Galen D. Nissley Chairman Millersburg, IN
Diedrich Fehr Jr. Vice chairman Mountville, SC
Jonas Bontrager Board secretary Spencerville, IN
Diedrich Fehr Sr. Finance manager Cross Hill, SC
Clyde Yoder Board member Montezuma, GA
John Nisley Board Member Meadville, PA
Mark Byler Board Member Weatherby, MO
Abe Dyck Board Member Montezuma, GA
PAST BOARD MEMBERS
Steve L. Yoder Founder, 1996-2018 Nappanee, IN
Nathan L. Yoder 2013-2017 Chuckey, TN
John E. Mast vice chairman 1996-2009 Nappanee, IN
Cornelius Beachy 1996-2008 Millersburg, IN
Jacob Nisley 1999-2019 Conneautville, PA
Melvin L. Yoder 1996-2018 Gambier, OH
CURRENT AND FORMER STAFF AT
"Casa de Luz y Esperanza" Mission Center in Hopelchen, Campeche, Mexico
Luke & Esther Weaver Millington, MI March 1, 2023 to present
Peter & Nancy Bergen La Honda, MX May 22, 2022 to present
Jacob & Greta Penner Alberta, CA Feb 23, 2021 to March 18, 2023
Dave & Susie Wiens Manitoba, CA June 12, 2020 to June 2, 2022
Peter & Judy Miller Vienna, OH Mar 28, 2019 to Mar 20, 2020
Spencer & Trudy Lehman Aaronsburg, PA Feb 13, 2019 to March 2021
Abe and Sarah Wiens Manitoba, CA Jan 11, 2017 to April 1, 2019
Mark and Lori Byler Weatherby, MO Feb 8, 2017 to Feb 25, 2019
Wilson and Olga Bontrager Paraguay Nov.12, 2014 to Feb 17, 2017
John & Miriam Derksen Greensburg, KY June 11, 2014 to Feb 29, 2016
Leon and Nora Yutzy Winchester, OH Feb 16, 2012 to July 25, 2014
Jonas & Deloris Bontrager and family Spencerville, IN Oct 10, 2012 to June 11, 2014
Dan and Linda Brychik and family Cochranton, PA Aug.18-09 to Aug. 21,2012
Samuel and Martha Gingerich and family Ewing,VA Nov. 17 '10 to Feb. 2012
Jonas & Deloris Bontrager and family Spencerville, IN Sept.2-08 to Nov. 2010
Nathan and Joyce Yoder Limestone, TN served Aug.1-07 to Aug. 4-09
Edwin and Lea Miller Limestone, TN served 11-4-06 to Aug. 25-08
Diedrich Jr.& Sharon Fehr Delta, CO served 6-14-05 to 2-6-07
Jeff and Gloria Yoder Lincoln, MO served 6-8-04 to Oct. 6-05
Galen D. & Gloria Nissley Millersburg, IN served 3-18-02 to 7-2-04
Norman Yoder Colon, MI served 1-15-02 to 6-6-02
Trinidad Clinic Staff
Karissa Hiebert Lowe Farm, MB June 2019 - present (head midwife)
Susie Klassen Chatham, Ont. Feb 2021- Dec 2022 (assistant midwife)
Lucy Penner La Honda, MX Jan 2021- Nov 2021 (midwife)
Savilla Yoder Sterling, AK, Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (aide)
Helena Sadlier Baraga, MI Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (CNA)
Rhonda Yoder Clarkson, KY Feb 2018 - March 5, 2020 (head midwife)
Ida Weaver Sears, MI Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (midwife)
TEACHERS: School Yrs
William Gregory-Smith Ireland '22- '23
No School '21- '22
Rosa Beiler East Earl, PA '20- '21
Holly Derstine Pink Hill, NC '20
Judy Friesen Plum Coulee, MB '19 School Yrs
Tiffany Reinford Soldotna, AK '18-'19 Irene Miller Townville, PA '08-'09 '09-'10
Katrina Byler Weatherby, Mo '17-'18 No School '07-'08
No School '16-'17 Eunice Mazelin Cincinati, IA '06-'07
Jennifer Derksen Greensburg, KY '14-'15 Twila Kennel Delta, CO '05-'06
Jeanine Beachy Winfield, PA '13-'14 Amy Burkholder Centerville, MI '04-'05
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Jennifer Bontrager Spencerville, IN '12-'13 Gloria Nissley Millersburg, IN '02-'03 '03-'04
Rose Marner Weatherby, Mo '10-'11 '11-'12
SECRETARIES AT MAIN OFFICE in Nappanee, Indiana
Bertha Hulse Nappanee, IN May 6, 2010 to present
Naomi Faith Byler Nappanee, IN Oct. 2, 2000 to May 5, 2010
Magdalena Schwartz White Pigeon, MI Dec. 5-1996 to Oct. 1, 2000
Jeanie Ellen Herschberger Wakarusa, IN Jan. 1-1996 to Dec.5, 1996
Organized on Dec. 31, 1996
BOARD MEMBERS
Galen D. Nissley Chairman Millersburg, IN
Diedrich Fehr Jr. Vice chairman Mountville, SC
Jonas Bontrager Board secretary Spencerville, IN
Diedrich Fehr Sr. Finance manager Cross Hill, SC
Clyde Yoder Board member Montezuma, GA
John Nisley Board Member Meadville, PA
Mark Byler Board Member Weatherby, MO
Abe Dyck Board Member Montezuma, GA
PAST BOARD MEMBERS
Steve L. Yoder Founder, 1996-2018 Nappanee, IN
Nathan L. Yoder 2013-2017 Chuckey, TN
John E. Mast vice chairman 1996-2009 Nappanee, IN
Cornelius Beachy 1996-2008 Millersburg, IN
Jacob Nisley 1999-2019 Conneautville, PA
Melvin L. Yoder 1996-2018 Gambier, OH
CURRENT AND FORMER STAFF AT
"Casa de Luz y Esperanza" Mission Center in Hopelchen, Campeche, Mexico
Luke & Esther Weaver Millington, MI March 1, 2023 to present
Peter & Nancy Bergen La Honda, MX May 22, 2022 to present
Jacob & Greta Penner Alberta, CA Feb 23, 2021 to March 18, 2023
Dave & Susie Wiens Manitoba, CA June 12, 2020 to June 2, 2022
Peter & Judy Miller Vienna, OH Mar 28, 2019 to Mar 20, 2020
Spencer & Trudy Lehman Aaronsburg, PA Feb 13, 2019 to March 2021
Abe and Sarah Wiens Manitoba, CA Jan 11, 2017 to April 1, 2019
Mark and Lori Byler Weatherby, MO Feb 8, 2017 to Feb 25, 2019
Wilson and Olga Bontrager Paraguay Nov.12, 2014 to Feb 17, 2017
John & Miriam Derksen Greensburg, KY June 11, 2014 to Feb 29, 2016
Leon and Nora Yutzy Winchester, OH Feb 16, 2012 to July 25, 2014
Jonas & Deloris Bontrager and family Spencerville, IN Oct 10, 2012 to June 11, 2014
Dan and Linda Brychik and family Cochranton, PA Aug.18-09 to Aug. 21,2012
Samuel and Martha Gingerich and family Ewing,VA Nov. 17 '10 to Feb. 2012
Jonas & Deloris Bontrager and family Spencerville, IN Sept.2-08 to Nov. 2010
Nathan and Joyce Yoder Limestone, TN served Aug.1-07 to Aug. 4-09
Edwin and Lea Miller Limestone, TN served 11-4-06 to Aug. 25-08
Diedrich Jr.& Sharon Fehr Delta, CO served 6-14-05 to 2-6-07
Jeff and Gloria Yoder Lincoln, MO served 6-8-04 to Oct. 6-05
Galen D. & Gloria Nissley Millersburg, IN served 3-18-02 to 7-2-04
Norman Yoder Colon, MI served 1-15-02 to 6-6-02
Trinidad Clinic Staff
Karissa Hiebert Lowe Farm, MB June 2019 - present (head midwife)
Susie Klassen Chatham, Ont. Feb 2021- Dec 2022 (assistant midwife)
Lucy Penner La Honda, MX Jan 2021- Nov 2021 (midwife)
Savilla Yoder Sterling, AK, Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (aide)
Helena Sadlier Baraga, MI Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (CNA)
Rhonda Yoder Clarkson, KY Feb 2018 - March 5, 2020 (head midwife)
Ida Weaver Sears, MI Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (midwife)
TEACHERS: School Yrs
William Gregory-Smith Ireland '22- '23
No School '21- '22
Rosa Beiler East Earl, PA '20- '21
Holly Derstine Pink Hill, NC '20
Judy Friesen Plum Coulee, MB '19 School Yrs
Tiffany Reinford Soldotna, AK '18-'19 Irene Miller Townville, PA '08-'09 '09-'10
Katrina Byler Weatherby, Mo '17-'18 No School '07-'08
No School '16-'17 Eunice Mazelin Cincinati, IA '06-'07
Jennifer Derksen Greensburg, KY '14-'15 Twila Kennel Delta, CO '05-'06
Jeanine Beachy Winfield, PA '13-'14 Amy Burkholder Centerville, MI '04-'05
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Jennifer Bontrager Spencerville, IN '12-'13 Gloria Nissley Millersburg, IN '02-'03 '03-'04
Rose Marner Weatherby, Mo '10-'11 '11-'12
SECRETARIES AT MAIN OFFICE in Nappanee, Indiana
Bertha Hulse Nappanee, IN May 6, 2010 to present
Naomi Faith Byler Nappanee, IN Oct. 2, 2000 to May 5, 2010
Magdalena Schwartz White Pigeon, MI Dec. 5-1996 to Oct. 1, 2000
Jeanie Ellen Herschberger Wakarusa, IN Jan. 1-1996 to Dec.5, 1996
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Mexico Mennonite Aid has a center and bookstore located in the town of Hopelchen. Hopelchen is located in Campeche state, in the
Yucatan peninsula of southern Mexico. MMA normally has several couples living at the center and interacting with the colony
Mennonites in this part of the country.
MMA was instrumental in securing funds for the purchase of land, to begin the Temporal colony over 20 years ago. Other aid projects
have included hurricane relief (including food distribution, and rebuilding homes), a cattle and sheep project, assistance with
medical bills, emergency transportation, etc.
There has been assistance with well drilling, a widows fund, and currently a large loan to start the Rio Verde Colony.
MMA distributes a monthly newsletter to its supporters in the US. Thru material and financial aid to the colonies, MMA hopes to
establish rapport with colony leaders, and thus be able to contribute to the spiritual growth and well-being of their churches.
In 2018, MMA opened a medical clinic/birthing center in Trinidad Colony. It is staffed by several
midwives from the US, and a local medical doctor holds appointments and checks patients there once a week.
Yucatan peninsula of southern Mexico. MMA normally has several couples living at the center and interacting with the colony
Mennonites in this part of the country.
MMA was instrumental in securing funds for the purchase of land, to begin the Temporal colony over 20 years ago. Other aid projects
have included hurricane relief (including food distribution, and rebuilding homes), a cattle and sheep project, assistance with
medical bills, emergency transportation, etc.
There has been assistance with well drilling, a widows fund, and currently a large loan to start the Rio Verde Colony.
MMA distributes a monthly newsletter to its supporters in the US. Thru material and financial aid to the colonies, MMA hopes to
establish rapport with colony leaders, and thus be able to contribute to the spiritual growth and well-being of their churches.
In 2018, MMA opened a medical clinic/birthing center in Trinidad Colony. It is staffed by several
midwives from the US, and a local medical doctor holds appointments and checks patients there once a week.
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Mexico Mennonite Aid
Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Mark 10:29-30
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Mark 10:29-30
Jacob & Greta Penner
Rhonda Y & Karissa H. (midwives)
L-R, Galen & Gloria Nissley, Deidrich & Susie Fehr, Clyde Yoder, Jonas & Delores Bontrager, Junior & Sharon Fehr
Luke Weaver Family