2017/2018 gift catalog - koinonia farm · 2017/2018 gift catalog celebrating our 75th anniversary...

CALLED TO COMMUNITY AND SERVICE | FOUNDED 1942

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Koinonia Farm turns 75 in 2017! Martin England and Clarence Jordan moved to the farm in November 1942. Mabel and the England children, John, Beverly, and Florence, joined them by Christmas of the same year. Florence Jordan came in the spring of 1943 with daughter Eleanor and infant son Jim. They began this demonstration plot for the Kingdom of God and we’re still going strong.

Since 1956, the community has sold products through the mail. During the boycott against the farm in the late 50s and early 60s, the mail order business was the only way we could make a living. Throughout the years, we have added baked goods, chocolate, books, artisan partnerships, and more. Our inventory has evolved over the years and the mail order business remains our main source of income today.

In this celebratory edition, you’ll find not only our delicious food, thought-provoking books, and items from our partners, but you’ll also find a little bit of our history and a little bit about who we are today.

Make sure to read all about the Clarence Jordan Symposium and the Koinonia Family Reunion planned for March 2018 on page 19. If you are looking for the perfect gift, consider a Commemorative Brick on page 3 or a backpack for Hospitality Beyond Borders on page 4.

Just like in 1956 and every year since, all purchases or donations help us practice love through service to others: youth, visitors, immigrants, elders, those who are hungry physically and spiritually, and more. Thank you for being a part of our life and work.

Blessings!

MABEL & MARTIN ENGLAND came from the Deep South and served as missionaries to Burma before World War II. When the start of the war forced them back to the United States, Martin wrote an article about peace, justice, and community. It so inspired Clarence Jordan that he sought Martin out and a community was born. When the war ended, the Englands returned to the mission field. Although they did not remain on the farm, their legacy lives on both at Koinonia Farm and in the many places they served.

Bren Dubay

DIRECTOR


CLARENCE & FLORENCE JORDAN had just turned 30 years old when they came to co-found this experiment in Christian living. Borrowing from agricultural terminology, they called Koinonia a demonstration plot for the Kingdom of God. Clarence and Florence lived, worked, raised their children, and eventually died here on the farm. Clarence had a degree in agriculture and a doctorate in New Testament Greek and used both to shape the life and work of Koinonia Farm. After his premature death in 1969, Florence carried on the legacy until her death in 1987. She passed on her spirit of perseverance to those who continue to live and work at Koinonia today.

1. Commemorative Brick ProjectDonate a commemorative brick or several and honor a loved one, memorialize a friend, list your name, pen well wishes to Koinonia on 75 years, or be creative! Proceeds support Koinonia’s ministries and will help to build a path and prayer garden at Clarence’s Writing Shack, a favorite spot where many visit to ponder, think, and pray.

Cost is $75 for 4x8 brick with up to 3 lines, 18 letters per line including spaces; $150 for an 8x8 brick with up to 6 lines, also 18 letters per line including spaces. This purchase is considered a donation and you will receive a tax-deductible receipt.

CPB75 4x8 brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75

CPB150 8x8 brick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150

WITH YOUR BRICK ORDER

You may add a certificate to be mailed to you or to person/family you are honoring

CPB10 certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

You may also add a replica brick to your order. These are perfect for displaying on a desk or bookshelf.

CPB50 replica brick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50

Orders can be placed on our website, too— koinoniafarm.org/bricks

TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF KOINONIA FARM


TWO WAYS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF KOINONIA FARM

CARRYING ON THE KOINONIA LEGACY TODAY

Born in Mexico, raised in New Jersey, Sandy Thornburgh leads the Products Team. Her Spanish is still quite good, but she’ll tell you her New Jersey slang may be even better. Don’t be fooled by her quiet demeanor — she has a mischievous, fun sense of humor. Her three children are her pride and joy and were all raised here at the farm.

Kathleen Monts works to build relationships with our nearby neighbors, in Americus, and in Sumter County. She loves leading Koinonia’s Circle of Friends, a group of elders from around the county who meet regularly for all sorts of activities. She loves to fish and garden and her favorite color is purple.

2. Hospitality Beyond Borders

Hospitality Beyond Borders is Koinonia Farm’s ministry to immigrants and detainees at nearby Stewart Detention Center. If the men are deported, they are required to wear their prison jump suits on to the plane. However, if provided, they are allowed to carry a backpack with one change of clothes. Koinonia works to provide these items.

Order one or several of these backpacks. If you choose, give as gifts to loved ones or friends and we will send a card explaining the program and the importance of your gift in their honor.

Cost is $75 each and this purchase is considered a donation. You will receive a tax-deductible receipt.

HBB75 Backpack, one shirt, a pair of pants, a pair of underwear, socks, and shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75


G I F T B O X E S

CREATE YOUR OWN GIFT BOXGB3

3 items

$28.95

GB5 5

items $43.95

GB7 7

items $56.95

10: Pecan 14: Hickory Smoked Halves 8 oz Halves 8 oz

15: Cinnamon Spiced 16: Extra Dark Pecan 17: Milk Chocolate 18: Dark Chocolate Pecans 8 oz Bark 4 oz Pecan Bark 4 oz Pecan Bark 4 oz

19: Extra Dark 37: Milk Chocolate 41: Peanut 42: Pecan Espresso Bark 4 oz Peanut Crunch 4 oz Brittle 8 oz Brittle 8 oz

47: Oat Nut Granola 54: Gourmet Party 28: Koinonia Farm Blend 34: House Blend Decaf 8 oz Mix 8 oz Coffee 8 oz ground Coffee 8 oz ground

Looking for a custom gift? Our Gift Boxes are perfect for any holiday, birthday, or special occasion. Choose a box with 3, 5, or 7 of your Koinonia Farm favorites. Each box is packed with recycled green crinkle paper and you can include a personal note for your loved one. Free shipping to all 50 states. For international destinations, call for a shipping quote.

Please write the box number (GB 3, 5, or 7) on your order form followed by the item numbers to indicate your selections. For example, GB3 10, 14, 15.

FREE SHIPPING!


BIOLOGICALLY GROWN KOINONIA PECANSWE GROW OUR PECANS USING 100% BIOLOGICAL METHODS, which means they are good for you and good for our earth! Our pecans are hand-sorted so you receive only the most flavorful, grade-A nuts. Try them as an afternoon snack or as an addition to your favorite recipe.

SHELLED PECAN HALVES

10G 1 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.45

10T 1 lb 8 oz Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.75

10X 5 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $61.45

10GC Case of 24 Bags (1 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . $277.45

10TC Case of 12 Tins (1 lb 8oz) . . . . . . . . . $263.75

10Q 28 lb Bulk Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $312.75

PECAN PIECES

11G 1 lb. Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45

11X 5 lb. Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.45

11GC Case of 24 Bags (1 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . $271.75

11Q 28 lb Bulk Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $297.25

HICKORY SMOKED PECANSThese fresh pecan halves are smoked over hickory wood for more than 16 hours and then lightly salted to bring out the bold flavor. The smokehouse was originally built by Clarence Jordan to smoke hams then later converted to create this delicious Koinonia favorite.

14X 8 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.45

14G 1 lb. Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.45

14XC Case of 30 Bags (8 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . $215.45

14GC Case of 24 Bags (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $308.75

P E C A N S

Today it is Norris Harris who makes sure those hickory smoked pecans are smoked just right. He keeps the farm machinery going, the pecans growing, and our spirits humming. Norris ministers to folks on and off the farm by serving as pastor of three churches, a chaplain at Phoebe Hospital and looking after the flock on the farm.


CINNAMON SPICED PECANSPecan halves coated in a delicious blend of cinnamon, organic sugar, and a touch of natural vanilla flavoring. A scrumptious snack on their own or great on top ice cream or yogurt.

15X 8 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.45

15G 1 lb. Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.45

15XC Case of 30 Bags (8 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . $215.45

15GC Case of 24 Bags (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $308.75

PECAN SAMPLER TINCan’t decide which pecans to try? Why not sample all three? A reusable tin holds 6oz each of the Pecan Halves, Hickory Smoked, and Cinnamon Spiced. A great gift or treat for your own kitchen.

70T 1 lb 2 oz Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.45

70TC Case of 12 Tins (1 lb 2 oz) . . . . . . . . . $240.45

P E C A N S

Randy Vanderwilt is a whiz at math and sings like an angel though he’d never tell you so. He comes from a Houston, Texas ‘burb. Habitat, where he worked for twenty plus years, brought him to Americus. Now Randy joins Koinonia to keep our finances in order. He and Bren went to the same high school. The baseball and basketball bug has him rooting for the Astros and Rockets.

“ Georgia is still in the business of producing nuts. We’re still trying to get as many as possible out of the state.”

September 1960

“ Koinonians discovered that smoked pecans were good after their pecans were ‘smoked’ accidentally in a warehouse fire. They decided to smoke them on purpose after that. But now we don’t have to wait for a warehouse fire—we do it in our own smokehouse for fourteen hours over a low hickory fire, then delicately butter and salt them. They come out crisp and delicious.”

Fall 1973

75 years of sharing our story with the world. Here’s a few pages from our newsletters over the years.


F A I R T R A D E C H O C O L A T E

WE STARTED MAKING CHOCOLATE IN 1966

AND IT’S BECOME A CUSTOMER FAVORITE!We hand pour Fair Trade Chocolate over our pecans and peanuts to create the delicious pairing of sweet and salty, smooth and crunchy. These chocolate treats are a great gift for any occasion or a “just because” snack.

1 FAIR TRADE DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN BARK

Koinonia Pecans and smooth Dark Chocolate. A classic treat.

53% COCOA CONTENT

18G4 4 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95

18T 1 lb Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95

18Q 5 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.45

18GC Case of 30 Bags (4 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . $185.95

18TC Case of 12 Tins (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $237.95

2 FAIR TRADE MILK CHOCOLATE PECAN BARK

A customer favorite! Creamy milk chocolate poured over yummy pecans.

33% COCOA CONTENT

17G4 4 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95

17T 1 lb Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95

17Q 5 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.45

17GC Case of 30 Bags (4 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . $185.95

17TC Case of 12 Tins (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $237.95

Georgia summers are too darn hot! We cannot ship any chocolate, cakes, bread or pies between May 1 and September 15

1 Dark Chocolate Pecan Bark

2 Milk Chocolate Pecan Bark

3 Milk Chocolate Peanut Crunch

4 Chocolate Twin Delight

5 Extra Dark Chocolate Pecan Bark

6 Extra Dark Chocolate Espresso Bean Bark



3 FAIR TRADE MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT CRUNCH

Crunchy roasted peanuts wrapped in smooth, creamy, milk chocolate.

33% COCOA CONTENT

37G4 4 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.9537T 1 lb Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.9537Q 5 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.4537GC Case of 30 Bags (4 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . $185.9537TC Case of 12 Tins (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $237.95

4 FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE TWIN DELIGHT

The best solution for anyone who can’t decide. A reusable tin with both Koinonia’s dark chocolate and milk chocolate.

63T 1 lb. Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.9563TC Case of 12 Tins (1lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $245.95

5 FAIR TRADE EXTRA DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN BARK

Strong, deep chocolate flavor works well with fresh pecans.

70% COCOA CONTENT

16G4 4 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.9516T 1 lb Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.9516Q 5 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.4516GC Case of 30 Bags (4 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . $185.9516TC Case of 12 Tins (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $237.95

6 FAIR TRADE EXTRA DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO BEAN BARK

Intensely delicious! Koinonia’s extra dark chocolate combined with Café Campesino’s coffee beans.

70% COCOA CONTENT

19G4 4 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.9519T 1 lb Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.9519GC Case of 30 Bags (4 oz) . . . . . . . . . . . $185.9519TC Case of 12 Tins (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . $237.95

Come to Koinonia and Gloria Hurley will teach you the electric slide as well as lots of home remedies for whatever ails you. She was a member of the last graduating class from Plains High School, in Plains, GA. Serving on the Products Team, Gloria loves filling and shipping orders and taking good care of customers.

“ Because the boycott has already deprived us of three of our major sources of income—eggs, irrigated crops, and farm market—it is obvious that we must find some other means of livelihood. After thorough investigation of many possibilities, we have decided upon the processing and shelling of pecans.”

— KOINONIA NEWSLETTER #15 JULY 24, 1957

“ We think we have an original and delicious product in our smoked nuts and predict that they will be extremely popular. Our pecan dates are so beautiful this year that they make us ashamed of those we sold you last year. The chocolate chunks are a new product and while they’re real good there’s nothing particularly distinctive about them. And for the first time we are packing products in a simple but attractive tin to make a nice gift.”

— KOINONIA NEWSLETTER #34 SEPTEMBER 1966

“ Now, everything looks so sparkling and good … the plant, candy kitchen and fruit cake bakery are so clean I think you could safely eat off the floor. This year, you will get the best pecans and pecan candies and fruit cakes you ever ate. The best is getting better!”

— KOINONIA FALL NEWSLETTER #1

SEPTEMBER 1972

“ The recipe for these excellent fruitcakes was developed by Clarence Jordan back in the late fifties. Florence says that Clarence had people taste experimental fruitcake recipe A, B, C, D, … and on and on, until finally he came up with the one we use now.”

— KOINONIA FALL NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 1973



DIVINE CHOCOLATE BARSWe partner with Divine Chocolate Bars, a Fair Trade cooperative out of Ghana, to provide these delicious bars with a variety of flavor combinations. Purchase just one bar or purchase a whole case to share. And because it is Fair Trade, you’ll know the farmers are treated fairly, too.

Single Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.99

Case of 10 Bars (no mixed cases). . . . . . . . . . $34.75

91D 70% Dark with Raspberries92D Milk with Toffee and Sea Salt94D 70% Dark with Ginger & Orange96D Dark with Mint98D Dark Hazelnut Truffle99D Dark with Pink Himalayan Salt

FAIR TRADE MILK CHOCOLATE ADVENT CALENDARA holiday tradition for many families. With this beautifully illustrated Advent Calendar, follow along with the story of the birth of Jesus and find a milk chocolate heart behind every door.

17CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99

“ And for weeks now, the ladies in the newly remodeled Candy Kitchen have been mixing vats of pecans and melted chocolate, pouring it out on the cooling sheets, and cutting it into big chunks. Even at some distance from the Kitchen, the aroma of freshly-made candy is tantalizing, but the cruel signs on the doors say ‘Kitchen Employees Only.’”

— KOINONIA NEWSLETTER 1972

“ Thanks to you who helped to keep the order business moving. This is our main income now—our attempt to overcome financial difficulty the last years brought. We have not worked our way out of problems, but we have learned to value anew the experience of life together and to build on them something more solid than dreams.”

—KOINONIA NEWSLETTER1962

We cannot ship chocolate, cakes, breads or pies between May 1 and September 15. Georgia summers are just too hot!

Steve Krout hails from York, Pennsylvania, home of the York Peppermint Pattie (he likes Koinonia chocolate better). He is fond of hiking, camping, fishing, and is an avid reader. He takes care of all things farming: blueberries, grapes, vegetable gardens, cattle and chickens. Steve keeps us laughing with his mischievous ways.

Carol Schuster bought an RV and planned to travel for ten years. Two-years in, she discovered Koinonia and parked that RV. Originally from Illinois, she worked as a critical care nurse, served in the Navy for five

years including a stint on a hospital ship, and has been a teacher. Of all her jobs, Carol loves being a mother to her five kids most of all.

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K O I N O N I A B A K E R Y S P E C I A L I T I E S

PECAN PIEA Southern classic we’ve made even better because we use no corn syrup. This gooey, sweet pie is a hit around the holidays or anytime.

100P 2 lb Full-Size Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.45

100M 3.5oz Mini Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95

HONEY NUT PEACH CAKEOur own Georgia twist on a Southern classic. Made with pecans, dates, carrots, sweet potatoes, and honey, it’s a Koinonia favorite.

25X 1 lb 5 oz cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75

25XC Case of 12 Cakes (1 lb 5 oz) . . . . . . . . $160.45

DATE NUT BREADThis moist and delicious bread is chock full of pecans and dates. It’s made with organic sugar and all natural vanilla flavoring. Enjoy with a cup of Fair Trade coffee.

26X 1 lb Loaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.45

26XC Case of 12 Loaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86.75

PEANUT BRITTLEThis crunchy, buttery brittle is loaded with peanuts and made with all-natural ingredients. A satisfying treat.

41X 8 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95

41TS 12 oz Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 PECAN BRITTLEA Koinonia twist on a classic candy recipe, this brittle is full of pecans. We use our pecans, organic sugar and all natural vanilla flavoring.

42X 8 oz Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95

42TS 12 oz Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95

PECAN STUFFED DATESDates filled with freshly roasted Koinonia pecans. A treat that really is good for you!

56T 11 oz Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75

We cannot ship chocolate, cakes, breads or pies between May 1 and September 15. Georgia summers are just too hot!


K O I N O N I A S T A P L E S

We make all our bakery products by hand, in small batches, and with the best organic, all-natural ingredients. We’ve been making many of these treats for almost 75 years! Each time you buy one of our products, you are supporting not only the life and work of Koinonia farm, but also local, organic, and fair-trade farmers.

OAT NUT GRANOLAFull of natural, organic, and local ingredients, our granola is a breakfast staple and a healthy snack. Made from a blend of organic oats, wheat flakes, sunflower seeds, local honey, Koinonia pecans, and Georgia-grown peanuts.

47G 1 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.45

47X 4 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95

47GC Case of 24 Bags (1 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . $155.45

47SP 30 lb Bulk Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $160.45 GOURMET PARTY MIX

A crunchy blend of pretzels, garlic sesame sticks, toasted corn, roasted peanuts, cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and Koinonia pecans. Perfect for any party or as a snack anytime.

54G 1 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.75

54GC Case of 24 Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239.75

PEANUTSPeanuts are a crunchy, salty snack all by themselves or a smart addition to any of your favorite recipes. Enjoy our take on a Southern classic. RAW SHELLED PEANUTS50X 5 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 ROASTED PEANUTS51G 1 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.4551GC Case of 24 Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.95 FRIED PEANUTS53G 1 lb Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.4553GC Case of 24 Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.95

PEANUT BUTTERSince 1956, fresh ground peanuts with no additives or preservatives. Just peanuts made into spreadable goodness!

52T10 10 oz Tub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95

52T20 20 oz Tub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95


K O I N O N I A S T A P L E S

PECAN BUTTERIt worked so well for peanuts, we tried it with pecans. A rich, naturally sweet nut butter made with only roasted Koinonia pecans.

12T10 8 oz Tub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.45

BLUEBERRY JAMKoinonia blueberries, organic sugar, and Pomona’s Real Fruit Pectin for a low-sugar recipe full of flavor. Only available while supplies last!

450J 12 oz Jar . . . $6.95

MUSCADINE GRAPE JELLYKoinonia has been using our farm-grown grapes in various products since 1959. We have perfected a grape jelly recipe — Koinonia muscadines and organic sugar. We have a limited supply so order today!

460J 12 oz Jar . . . $6.95

RAW HONEYWe use honey from Weeks Honey Farm, a family owned business in nearby Omega, Georgia in our Honey Nut Peach Cakes and Oat Nut Granola. And we sell it raw because it is delicious! Please indicate type and size.

81H Raw Wildflower Honey

83H Raw Orange Blossom Honey

2 oz Baby Honey Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.75

12 oz Honey Bear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.75

16 oz Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00

82H 10 oz Cinnamon Honey Spread. . . . . . . . . $8.00

Cinnamon Honey Spread is creamed pure raw honey and pure ground cinnamon. Try it on any bread, biscuit or toast and taste how yummy it is. (Store at room temperature or below. Use warm water to soften. Chill to harden).

As Bakery Coordinator, Geneva Brown is the person who oversees all the making of the wonderful goodies you’ll find on these pages. She’s a music lover so when it gets especially busy in the bakery, she has been known to get everyone up on their feet for a line dance. She keeps it fun! Geneva is the youngest of thirteen siblings, but insists she isn’t spoiled.


P A R T N E R S H I P S A C R O S S T H E G L O B E

EQUAL EXCHANGETEAFair trade and organic. Comes from small farmer partners in India,

Sri Lanka, and South Africa.

Box of 20 tea bags: . . . . . . . $4.50

300EE English Breakfast Tea302EE Earl Grey Tea304EE Green Tea with Ginger307EE Mint Green Tea308EE Rooibos (Caffeine Free)310EE Peppermint (Caffeine Free)311EE Rooibos Chai (Caffeine Free)

COCOAFair trade and organic with cocoa from

farmers of CONACADO cooperative in the Dominican Republic and sugar cane from small-scale farmers in Paraguay.

500EE Hot Cocoa Mix505EE Dark Hot Chocolate Mix

12 oz can hot cocoa mix . . . $7.50

CAFÉ CAMPESINO COFFEE

1 lb. bag Regular: . . . . . . . $13.95 Decaf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.45

2 lb bag Regular: . . . . . . . $26.70 Decaf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.20

5 lb bag Regular . . . . . . . $63.65 Decaf: . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.50

Please indicate weight and Ground (G) or Whole Bean (WB).

33G / 33WB COLOMBIA FRENCH ROASTNutty, chocolately flavor with medium acidity and rich taste.

22G / 22WB GUATEMALA FULL CITY ROASTFruity aroma and smooth, balanced flavor with medium acidity.

28G / 28WB KOINONIA FARM BLEND FULL CITY ROASTMedium body, medium acidity. Fruity, sweet aroma and flavor with a nutty fragrance.

29G / 29WB NICARAGUA MEDIUM ROASTLight-bodied with an herbal fragrance. Sweet flavor and a pronounced acidity.

26G / 26WB SUMATRA VIENNESE ROASTAn earthy, sweet cup of coffee that’s well-balanced with smooth, medium body.

34G / 34WB DECAF HOUSE BLEND FULL CITY ROASTMedium bodied with soft acidity. Sweet flavor, fruity aftertaste.

We partner with these organizations to bring you products with a story. With your help, we support peace and justice in our own backyard as well as around the world.

CANAAN PALESTINIAN GOODSFair trade and organic. The 1,700 Palestinian farmers are organized in small village cooperatives and they use ancient sustainable farming practices to empower community.

OLIVE OIL: extra-virgin, cold pressed. 500 ml Glass Bottle

83P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00

BASIL INFUSED OLIVE OIL: No basil leaves in the oil, but plenty of taste! 250 ml Glass Bottle.

85P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00

GARLIC OLIVE OIL: 250 ml Glass Bottle

87P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00

FREEKEH: Traditional flame-roasted green wheat of Palestine with three times the fiber of brown rice plus more vitamins and minerals. Use it instead of rice with any of your favorite dishes!

81P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00


P A R T N E R S H I P S A C R O S S T H E G L O B E

EARTH CREATIONSGEORGIA MAP DIRT SHIRT: 100% cotton tees dyed with Georgia red clay with the Koinonia Farm logo on the back.

Earth Creations creates high-quality, eco-friendly clothing. The clothing is manufactured with natural clay dyes and organic cotton or hemp in a Fair Trade Certified family owned factory in the U.S.

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL

90TDM . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00

ASHBURY IMAGESKOINONIA SHIRT: 100% cotton shirt sporting the Koinonia Farm logo and a quote from Clarence Jordan on the back. Ashbury Images works with at-risk youth in San Francisco.

90TDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL

EKATA DESIGNS JEWELRYA Memphis-based jewelry company which provides employment and training to refugee women as they transition to life in America. We hope our partnership with these women encourages you to celebrate diversity, embrace unity, and love intentionally. We are excited to offer 3 new pieces this year: Hammered Disc Earrings, Hammered Cuff Bracelet, and Rose Beaded Bar Necklace.

GOLD STUD EARRINGS Dil from Nepal created these beautiful earings from a simple stand of gold-filled wire. Approximately 0.3” in diameter.

79GSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00

HAMMERED CUFF BRACELET Gorgeous in copper and a beautiful addition to any bracelet collection.

79HC . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00

HAMMERED DISC EARRINGS These layered discs are a perfect everyday earring. Simple, but unique!

79HDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00

ROSE BEADED BAR 14” NECKLACEWith its simplistic style, this customer favorite is a top seller and great for gift giving!

79ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.00

From East Tennessee, Amanda Moore put the partnerships together you see on these pages. She is a frequent guest speaker all over the country and, when at home, takes care of our budget, pays our bills, and keeps us going. Raised in the Appalachian Mountains, Amanda loves hiking in them or on any mountain whenever she can.


B O O K S & M E D I A

COTTON PATCH GOSPEL: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

With a distinct Southern dialect, a good dose of humor, and a keen eye for the relevance of the Scripture, Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Gospel Translations call today’s believers to take the words of Jesus seriously and put them into action in their everyday lives. 433 pages. Paperback

115BP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00

BRIARS IN THE COTTON PATCH: 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

This Emmy winning documentary provides a clear and engaging introduction to Koinonia Farm. Bonus features include a Koinonia update, a 7-minute film “Clarence Jordan: A Legacy of Faith,” and more.

183DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00

THE SUBSTANCE OF FAITH AND OTHER COTTON PATCH SERMONS

This collection of Clarence Jordan’s sermons provides fresh insight, sharp wit, and an earthy tone to the Christian Faith. This book is a classic for anyone looking to understand more about the faith of Clarence Jordan and Koinonia Farm. 183 pages. Paperback.

124B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00

COTTON PATCH REBELAnn Trousdale’s Cotton Patch Rebel is essential for all those young readers in your life. The author’s engaging style is thought provoking, which makes it the perfect way to share Clarence’s story from childhood to the co-founding of Koinonia Farm and beyond. Complementing the excellent writing are beautiful illustrations by former

intern Tracy Newton. Share with a young reader and introduce Koinonia’s story to a whole new generation. 99 pages. Paperback.

144B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.60

THE RADICAL DISCIPLE: THREE PAMPHLETS INSPIRED BY KOINONIA

These reflections are about loving God and loving others. Bill Lane Doulos confronts some of the more difficult, unpopular, and uncomfortable passages of the Bible. He challenges followers of Christ to look at the teachings of Jesus in light of their implications for the economic and political status quo.

90 Pages. Paperback.

145B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00

THE COTTON PATCH EVIDENCEDallas Lee’s account of the first 28 years of Koinonia Farm is a powerful introduction to the farm’s story. Foreword by Lenny Jordan and Afterword by Koinonia Director Bren Dubay gives a look at life at the farm today. 250 pages.

150B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00

Elizabeth Dede is from Florida and loves warm weather, children, reading, and music. She plays the French horn, dulcimer, guitar, recorder, and more. Passionate about social justice, Elizabeth leads the way in our work on behalf of immigrants. She also uses her gift of teaching to facilitate our intern study sessions.

For a complete listing of Koinonia Books & Media, please see our website.

“ [The Cotton Patch Gospel] is a colloquial modern translation with a Southern accent, vigorous and fervent for the gospel, unsparing in earthiness, rich in humor. Its plain hard-hitting language is earthy and sweaty, straight from the cotton fields and city streets.”

— KOINONIA NEWSLETTER #37 FEBRUARY 1968


B O O K S & M E D I A

BY FAITH AND BY LOVEBeverly England Williams’ beautiful tribute to Mabel and Martin England, Koinonia co-founders, covers the England’s story before, during, and after their time at Koinonia. Williams chronicles the Englands’ legacy of love around the world. 206 pages Paperback

142B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00

THE CLASS OF ‘65: A STUDENT, A DIVIDED TOWN, AND THE LONG ROAD TO FORGIVENESS

Greg Wittkamper grew up at Koinonia Farm. When he entered high school, he was rejected and ostracized by his classmates. Forty years later, many of those classmates apologized and sought reconciliation. Read Greg’s story and follow four of his classmates as they grew older and changed their attitudes about race. 206 pages.

Hardcover.

143B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.99

COTTON PATCH PARABLES OF LIBERATION

By retelling the stories of Jesus in twentieth century Southern language, Clarence Jordan makes the parables come alive in new and refreshing ways. Bill Lane Doulos’ commentary sheds further light on Jordan’s genius. 156 pages. Paperback.

122B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00

COTTON PATCH GOSPEL MUSICAL SOUNDTRACK CD

Jubilation! Sweet bluegrass music, vocal harmonies, and a stirring message grace this recording, based on Clarence Jordan’s Cotton Patch Version of Matthew’s Gospel. The musical score was written by Harry Chapin, and performed by the

original cast including the inimitable Tom Key.

181CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00

THE COTTON PATCH PARABLES: A BIBLE STUDY FOR THINKING CHRISTIANS 4 CD SET WITH STUDY GUIDE

An 8-lesson study series on his Cotton Patch translations of the Parables of Jesus, this set is excellent for Bible study, theology class, or personal reflection. Each easy-to-use lesson includes audio tracks, a suggested format, and thought-

provoking questions to encourage conversation. This is Clarence Jordan at his best!

156CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00

Eric Simpson will tell you that he was born in Chicago, went to school in Texas, lived in Florida, and retired to Georgia. Actually, this last one he delivers tongue in cheek — he is our Administrative Assistant and we keep him very busy. Eric loves video games and football, but he doesn’t like baseball. (Bren forgives him anyway). He also has the greatest laugh.

Come see our new Paulsen Library.


THANK YOU FOR PARTNERING WITH US TO WORK FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE

When you buy products from this catalog or our online store, you are more than a customer — you are a partner, working with Koinonia Farm to fulfill our vision of love through service to others, joy through generous hospitality, and peace through reconciliation. Your purchases make a difference from Koinonia Farm in Georgia to cocoa farmers in Africa, from refugees in Tennessee and youth in California, to coffee farmers in Latin America and farmers in Palestine.

DID YOU KNOW?We offer wholesale discounts and fundraising opportunities!

WHOLESALE: Want to sell our items in your store, church or craft fair? We offer wholesale discounts to businesses and non-profits. Contact us via email or phone to see if your organization qualifies and to ask for a copy of our wholesale price list.

FUNDRAISING: If you’re look for a fundraising opportunity, call or email us. Order our delicious products by the case and sell items individually. There is nothing quite like Koinonia products.

For more information about wholesale or fundraising, call (229 924-0391) or email us (products@ koinoniafarm.org)

SHIPPING COSTSunder $20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.75

$20.01–$55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.75

$55.01–$95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.75

$95.01–$124.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75

$125 and up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREE!

* Please note when placing multiple destination orders that shipping rates apply per address.

HOLIDAY ORDER DEADLINES

THANKSGIVING 2017

Mail-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . postmarked by November 8 Phone or Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15

CHRISTMAS 2017

Mail-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . postmarked by December 9 Phone or Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 16

VALENTINE’S DAY 2018

Mail-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . .postmarked by January 31 Phone or Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 7

EASTER 2018

Mail-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . postmarked by March 17 Phone or Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 24

MOTHER’S DAY 2018

Mail-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . postmarked by April 28 Phone or Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 6

FATHER’S DAY 2018

Mail-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . postmarked by June 2 Phone or Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10

“ Our pecan dates are so beautiful this year that they make us ashamed of those we sold you last year.”

— KOINONIA

NEWSLETTER #34

SEPTEMBER 1966

“ … we are adding PECAN’dy—(get the accent right!). It has long been a favorite with our children and friends—a caramel process sweet—hybrid fudge-praline—with lots of pecan pieces.”

— KOINONIA NEWSLETTER #27

SEPTEMBER 1, 1962

“ When you walk into the fruitcake bakery or the candy kitchen you get a feeling of people working together … “

— KOINONIA

NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 1974


THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:

Thursday, March 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-Symposium Workshops at Koinonia Farm

Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m. Clarence Jordan Symposium opens at First Baptist Church, Americus, Georgia

Friday, March 9, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Symposium continues; Friday evening all participants will be treated to a rousing Sumter Players’ production of Cotton Patch Gospel Musical at the beautiful Rylander Theatre

Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Symposium continues; Closing Worship Service begins at 4 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Americus, Georgia

Sunday, March 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Koinonia Family Reunion at the farm to celebrate Koinonia Farm’s 75 Years!

Chaired by celebrated spiritual writer and speaker Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, the Clarence Jordan Symposium will be the culminating event of the year-long celebration of Koinonia’s 75 years. Registration is open: visit our website (koinoniafarm.org) and reserve your spot today.

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Dear Friends,

Clarence Jordan and Koinonia Farm have inspired believers around the world who long to connect their faith in Jesus with daily life. Their radical discipleship has challenged the status quo. At the same time, it has also attracted Christians and non-Christians alike who long for the beloved community all of us were created to enjoy. When we gathered in Americus for the first Clarence Jordan Symposium in the fall of 2012, I was overjoyed to see some 400 elders come from around the country to celebrate what they learned from Clarence Jordan. I left with a deep sense that we need to call this circle of elders together again—and invite as many young people to sit with and learn from them. This desire is what compelled me to accept the invitation to chair the 2018 gathering.

Join us for the Clarence Jordan Symposium in Americus, Georgia to celebrate Clarence Jordan’s prophetic witness by plotting how to build up a new world of peace, community, and racial justice today. In addition to keynotes from leaders of today’s God Movement, the Symposium will offer trainings in nonviolent direct action, moral fusion organizing, and sustaining practices for Christian community. Follow news about the Symposium on our website www.koinoniafarm.org.

For myself and the whole Clarence Jordan Symposium team, we look forward to seeing you in March 2018. We’ll celebrate Clarence and Koinonia Farm’s 75 years. Let us all pray for another 75!

Yours in Christ,

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Chair 2018 Clarence Jordan Symposium

Serving as director, Bren Dubay oversees our life and work by keeping us focused on the community’s vision and mission. She facilitates the internship program and guides novices and candidates. Bren is probably the biggest baseball fan on the planet: her favorite teams are the Houston Astros (she’s from Texas) and the Chicago Cubs.

C E L E B R A T I N G O U R 7 5 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y KOINONIAFARM.ORG

CALLED TO COMMUNITY AND SERVICE | FOUNDED 1942

KOINONIA IS THE GREEK WORD FOR COMMUNITY OR COMMUNION. When Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and Mabel England founded Koinonia Farm in 1942, they envisioned it as a “demonstration plot for the Kingdom of God.” This meant living out the difficult parts of their faith: radical sharing, pacifism, and reconciliation across racial, religious, economic, social, any and all divides. They modeled their community after the early church in the Acts of the Apostles.

During the 1940s, eyebrows were raised at the pacifist beliefs of the community. During the 1950’s and 1960’s, the dedication to racial reconciliation brought persecution in the form of violence and boycotts. The mail order business came out of this time: when people nearby were boycotting the farm, friends of Koinonia across the country purchased products to keep the farm going. To this day, the mail order business is our main source of income.

As a farmer and a scholar, Clarence Jordan combined his two gifts in his work the Cotton Patch Gospel. This translation of most of the New Testament using Southern vocabulary provides a fresh perspective to the words of Jesus, Paul, and other Biblical writers. Clarence’s other writings and sermons have been published and allow new readers to discover this witty, homespun preacher.

In the late 1960s, Koinonia Partnership Housing was born. Over the next decade, the community built 192 houses in Sumter County and sold them without interest or profit. From this local ministry Habitat for Humanity was born. Koinonia members Linda and Millard Fuller, with the support of their fellow members, took the idea of partnership housing, founded Habitat, and the ministry spread around the world.

These days, our love through service to others takes on many forms. We work to further the ideas upon which we were founded in all areas of service, from visiting men at Stewart Detention Center to working for peace near and far. As a house of hospitality, we welcome guests and interns from all over the world. Every purchase you make allows us to continue this work together.

WAYS TO SUPPORT KOINONIA FARMPURCHASE OUR PRODUCTS: Remember Koinonia

as a place to shop not just during the holidays, but for special occasions and everyday life all year round! Consider become a monthly customer.

DONATE: Add a donation to your order total. You can also donate on our website at koinoniafarm.org/donate. Whether it is a few pennies, a few dollars, or a few thousand, every little bit helps! We use donations to support our various ministries.

CONTRIBUTE NEEDED ITEMS TO THE FARM AND OUR MINISTRIES: Send us books for our new library, sheets and towels for our guest housing, backpacks and clothes for Hospitality Beyond Borders. We are looking for a 27 to 32 inch church bell to hang in our bell tower. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a bell donated in this, our 75th year! Visit our website to see our current wishlist (www.koinoniafarm.org/wish-list/). Call our office at 229.924.0391 or mail your donations to 1324 GA Hwy 49 S, Americus, GA 31719.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:VISIT THE FARM: We’d love to welcome you for lunch and a tour, a few nights, or even a few weeks! Koinonia is the perfect place for large groups, retreats, alternative spring break trips, and more. koinoniafarm.org/visit

INTERN: We offer three terms a year: spring, summer, and fall. Adults of all ages and from all walks of life are encouraged to apply. Families are welcome to intern with us as well. Visit our website for more information. koinoniafarm.org/intern

SPREAD THE WORD: Invite us to your next conference or event. Follow us on Facebook, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and tell everyone you know about Koinonia Farm and how to stay in touch with us.

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