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Shalom News Question We are working on the January-March 2016 issue of Shalom News (www.shalomnews.net). During our brainstorm meeting, we talked about including 10-20 questions, that later can be answered on our Facebook page. We invite you to submit one question you have about missional experimentation and missional multiplication in the congregation that you would like to ask. Email your question to Joselyn Santiago ( jsantiago@lancasterconference.org), we will print it, and then ask our readers from around LMC to answer your question on the LMC Facebook page. The deadline for your question will be December 28.
Orientation for Newly (or Recently) Credentialed Leaders Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Lancaster Conference Office |
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Eastern Mennonite Missions 
A new way to go: GO! summer GO! summer is an eight-week missions exposure program for adults (age 18 and older). Participate in a week of discipleship training in Lancaster, Pa., before heading to an outreach location for six weeks. Then finish with a week of re-entry training to process your experience and help you put down roots for a continued deeper life with Jesus. To learn more about the opportunities, visit emm.org/opps/gosummer or contact Sherrie Ober at 717 898-2251, ext. 269.
Una nueva manera de ir: GO! summer (GO! verano) GO! summer es un programa de exposición a las misiones de ocho semanas diseñado para adultos (18 años o más). Participe en una semana de entrenamiento de discipulado en Lancaster, Pensilvania, antes de dirigirse a un lugar de alcance por seis semanas. Después, finalice con una semana de re-entrada para procesar su experiencia y ayudarle a echar raíces para una vida continuada más profunda con Jesús. Para aprender más acerca de las oportunidades, visite emm.org/opps/gosummer o contacte a Sherrie Ober en el 717 898-2251, ext. 269
Multipliers We are disciples of Jesus, but how do we inspire discipleship in others? Join us for Multipliers, a 4- to 9-month learning journey about making disciples who make disciples. The next journey begins in January at 450 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pa. If you're far from Lancaster, join the journey via Skype. For more information, visit emm.org/multipliers or contact Troy Landis at 717 898-2251, ext. 245.
Multipliers (Multiplicadores) Somos discípulos de Jesús, pero ¿cómo podemos inspirar el discipulado en otros? Únase a nosotros en Multipliers (Multiplicadores), una jornada de aprendizaje de 4 a 9 meses acerca de cómo hacer discípulos que hacen discípulos. La próxima jornada empieza en enero en la 450 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pa. Si vive lejos de Lancaster, únase a la jornada a través de Skype. Para obtener mayor información, visite emm.org/multipliers o póngase en contacto con Troy Landis en el 717 898-2251, ext. 245.
Church revitalization series offered You want your church to spill over with life and vitality. EMM does, too! Antonio Ulloa, church revitalization coach, offers six different series appropriate for Sunday morning services, small group gatherings, Sunday school classes, or renewal meetings. To learn more, contact Antonio Ulloa at 717 898-2251, ext. 242.
Se ofrecen series para la revitalización de su Iglesia Usted desea que su iglesia se desborde de vida y vitalidad. ¡Es lo mismo que desea EMM! Antonio Ulloa, entrenador de revitalización de iglesias, ofrece seis diferentes series apropiadas para servicios de domingo por la mañana, reuniones de grupos pequeños, clases de escuela dominical, o reuniones de avivamiento. Para obtener mayor información, póngase en contacto con Antonio Ulloa en el 717 898-2251, ext. 242.
Join EMM's core prayer team We at EMM believe that God is calling us to "ridiculous" amounts of prayer. We're looking for intercessors willing to commit to one hour of EMM-related prayer each week. These intercessors will receive a bi-weekly email with one or two priority prayer requests to help guide their prayers. No meetings are required. For more information, visit emm.org/pray or contact Troy Landis at 717 898-2251, ext. 245.
Únase al equipo central de oración de EMM Nosotros en EMM creemos que Dios nos está llamando a "ridículas" cantidades de oración. Estamos buscando intercesores dispuestos a comprometerse a una hora de oración por asuntos de EMM cada semana. Estos intercesores recibirán un correo electrónico quincenal con una o dos prioritarias peticiones de oración para ayudarles a guiar sus oraciones. No se requiere asistencia a reuniones. Para obtener mayor información, visite emm.org/pray o póngase en contacto con Troy Landis en el 717 898-2251, ext. 245.
Give refugee relief in a time of crisis "The flow of refugees into Germany, already very high, is expected to increase in a way we've never seen before," said an EMM worker in Halle. To assist in this crisis, EMM is appealing for contributions. In coordination with Mennonitisches Hilfswerk (a Mennonite relief agency in Germany), funds received will assist with: emergency housing, utility costs, welcome packages, German language courses to integrate the refugees and help them qualify for the job market, and outreach to refugee children, among other items. To learn more and to give, visit emm.org/projects.
Dé socorro a refugiados en un tiempo de crisis "El flujo de refugiados a Alemania, que de por sí ya es muy alto, se espera que aumentará en una forma que no hemos visto jamás", dijo un trabajador de EMM en Halle. Para ayudar en esta crisis, EMM está pidiendo contribuciones. En coordinación con Mennonitisches Hilfswerk (un organismo de socorro menonita en Alemania), los fondos recibidos se utilizarán para: viviendas de emergencia, pago de servicios, paquetes de bienvenida, cursos de alemán para integrar a los refugiados y ayudarles a calificar para el mercado de trabajo, y la asistencia a niños refugiados, y otros servicios más. Para obtener más información y para dar, visite emm.org/projects. |
Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Christmas Concert Series 2015 The Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster kicks off its 2015 Christmas Concert Series at Neffsville Mennonite Church on Thursday, December 3, starting at 7 p.m. The 150-voice choir will also perform concerts 4 p.m.Saturday, December 5 at First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, and 4 p.m. Sunday, December 6, at Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster. MCCL will be joined by Spark Brass. No tickets required. A freewill offering will be received. For more information, contact mccl@lancastermennonite.org.
Auditions The Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster is now scheduling auditions for spring semester 2016. Children in grades 2 through 12 may contact Artistic Director Darlene Hein (717-333-4202) to schedule an audition. Singers meet Tuesday evenings through May to rehearse for a spring concert series. Link to poster
Pastor and Church Leader Appreciation at LMS Basket Ball Games in January January 15 and January 22 are Pastor and Church Leader Appreciation night at LMS Basket Ball games. Pastors and Church Leaders are free to these events. January 15 is a boys game with Elco and January 22 is a girls game with Columbia. Identify yourself at the door for free admission. Come and enjoy an evening out! |
Christmas Candlelight Tours Experience the holiday season at the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum this fall. Candlelight Tours runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 3 and 4 (Thursday and Friday), and from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on December 5 (Saturday). This year the tour explores the role of iron in early communities, both Native and immigrant.
Giras Navideñas a Luz de Velas Disfruta este otoño de la temporada navideña en la Casa Museo de Hans Herr de 1719. Las Giras a Luz de Velas se llevarán a cabo de 6 a 8 p.m. el 3 y 4 de diciembre (jueves y viernes), y de 5 a 8:30 p.m. el sábado 5 de diciembre. Este año la gira explora el papel que el hierro jugaba en comunidades Nativas e inmigrantes en la época colonial.
Volunteers needed The Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society is looking for volunteers to assist visitors in the library on a regular basis. The work involves orienting patrons to the library and its resources, helping visitors to find information in the library and archives, and answering telephone calls at the reference desk. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn while volunteering, especially for those with an interest in family, church, and local history. Help is needed on Tuesdays (morning and/or afternoon). Familiarity with computers and willingness to learn would be helpful. For more information contact Steve Ness (Tel.: 393-9745; Email:sness@lmhs.org).
Se necesitan voluntarios La Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster está buscando voluntarios que regularmente puedan asistir a visitantes en su biblioteca. El trabajo conlleva orientación a clientes a la biblioteca y sus recursos, ayudándoles a encontrar información en la biblioteca y los archivos, y respondiendo a llamadas telefónicas al escritorio de consulta. Esta es una gran oportunidad para uno aprender mientras sirve como voluntario, especialmente para aquellos interesados en la historia local, o la historia de iglesias y familias. Se necesita ayuda los martes en la mañana o tarde, o ambos. La familiaridad con las computadoras y un interés en aprender sería bueno. Para más información comuníquese con Steve Ness al 717-393-9745 o escribiéndole a sness@lmhs.org.
Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for their annual sale of handcrafted goods. Enjoy a variety of work ranging from textiles to pottery and beyond, all done in traditional forms. The sale runs 8:30 to 4:30, Tuesday through Saturday, until December 31 at 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa.
Venta de Arte Folklórica Alemana de Pensilvania Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster para la venta anual de artesanía. Disfruta de una variedad de obras que abarcan textiles hasta cerámicas, y mucho más. La venta se lleva a cabo entre 8:30 a.m. y 4:30 p.m., de martes a sábado, hasta diciembre 31, en la Sociedad ubicada en la 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa.
A Taste for Fraktur Become acquainted with the imagery of fraktur in this folk art class taught by Emily Smucker-Beidler on Saturday, January 26, 9 a.m. until noon at the Society-2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. The class costs $70 members/$80 nonmembers; materials are included in the tuition. Register by January 24 at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745.
A Taste for Fraktur Familiarízate con las imágenes de fraktur en esta clase de arte folklórico enseñada por Emily Smucker-Beidler el sábado 26 de enero, 9 a.m. hasta el mediodía en la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster-2215 Millstream Rd., Láncaster, Pa. La clase cuesta $70 para miembros/$80 para no-miembros; los materiales están incluídos en el precio. Regístrate para el 24 de enero en lmhs.org o llamando al (717) 393-9745.
Pies in the Mennonite Tradition Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Saturday, January 23 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., and enjoy a slice or two of wide selection of traditional pies. Pie bakers, including Valerie Baer, will be on hand to demonstrate the art. You can also learn more about life for Mennonite women of Lancaster County through special displays focusing on the early- to mid-1900s. This drop-in evening costs $10; children under 12 free. Registration is due January 16.
Tortas en la tradición menonita Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster el sábado 23 de enero entre 6:30 y 8:30 p.m., y disfruta de varias rebanadas de una selección amplia de tortas tradicionales. Reposteras, incluyendo Valerie Baer, estarán disponibles para demostrar el arte de la torta. También puedes aprender sobre las vidas de las mujeres menonitas en el Condado de Láncaster a través de exhibiciones enfocadas entre los principios a los mediados del siglo XX. La entrada para este evento es de $10 para adultos; niños bajo la edad de 12 entran gratis. Regístrate para el 16 de enero.
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Landis Communities
 Gift GivingGift Giving is an important part of celebrating Christmas for many families. If you are wondering what to give to older family members, you may want to consider the following. Small homemade gifts reflecting their interests and passions. Other good ideas include gift cards to stores they enjoy and handmade coupons good for a day trip to one of their favorite places to eat or scenic site. It is not about the amount of money given, but rather about reflecting their desires and needs at this stage in life. This message is brought to you by the caring live-at-home services and feel-at-home communities of Landis Communities.
Heritage Watchers Heritage Watchers classes are now in session. Classes are designed to help persons explore their personal and community stories. The class meets on the first Thursday afternoon of each month from September to May from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Classes are held in the Harvest Room of Harvest View at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. The next few classes are October 1: "Memoir Book Supplies and 5Ws for Photo Captions"; November 5: "Family Genealogy and Inviting Layout Designs for Photographs and Script"; and December 3: "Family Heirlooms...Heavenly Peace with Pieces." There is no specific registration fee, but a small suggested donation per class to cover the cost of printed materials. To receive a listing of class themes or for additional information: contact instructor Joanne Hess Siegrist at 717-656-6429 orjhs606@frontiernet.net . Information is also available online at www.landishomes.org or by calling Landis Homes, 717-569-3271, extension 3067.
Parkinson's Support Group The Parkinson's Support group will be celebrating their Christmas Luncheon at Bird-in-Hand Restaurant, Monday, December 14 at 12:00, with doors opening at 11:30. This event is open to all, however, reservations are required. Please call 717-509-5494 for more information and to reserve your spots.
Landis Communities Video Following God's call to creatively serve the diverse needs and interests of older adults by developing opportunities and collaborative relationships. Watch video
Christmas Bazaar All are invited to the Christmas Bazaar, December 4, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the West Community Room at Landis Homes. Proceeds Benefit Adult Day Services & the Caring Fund at Landis Homes. Items include Hand-crafted Gifts, Novelties & Ornaments made by ADS Clients, Homemade Cookie Extravaganza, Poinsettias * Baked Goods * Decorations, Ham & Cheese Sandwiches * Plus much more! Questions: Call 717-509-5490 or 717-581-3915. Landis Homes 1001 East Oregon Road Lititz, PA 17543-9205 |
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A Christmas Carol December 11 & 12, 7 p.m., GSV Chapel Servant Stage Company performs faithful rendition of Charles Dickens' timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas. Donations accepted.
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Camp Hebron Complimentary Pastor Retreats Friday January 1 - Sunday January 3 Weekend winter cabin retreat for Jr. High Youth (Grades 6-8). Perfect for the Youth Leader that is too swamped to plan their own retreat. Registration includes 2 snacks, 5 meals, lodging, tons of games, 3 large group sessions, small group discussions and more fun than you can handle! Featuring speaker Sam Levy & Worship Band Saline. Friday January 8 - Sunday January 10 Weekend winter cabin retreat for Anabaptist Congregations' Sr. High Youth (Grades 9-12). Perfect for the Youth Leader that is too swamped to plan their own retreat. Registration includes 2 snacks, 5 meals, lodging, tons of games, 3 large group sessions, small group discussions and more fun than you can handle! Featuring Bluffton University's own Randy Keeler & Worship Band Shining Through. Ladies Scrapbooking Retreat Friday January 22 - Sunday January 24 Take time away from the craziness at home to get those scrapbooking projects calling your name while in the company of other great ladies. Come for the whole weekend, or for Saturday. Friday February 19 - Sunday February 21 Theme: Balance in the circus of life- thriving amid the tension. Seek spiritual refreshment this weekend with times of worship and bible messages while enjoying great conversation around delicious food. Bring yourself or your ladies group from church for a great weekend featuring speaker Carol Cool. |
Sabbath Space For Clergy, Chaplains and Other Leaders KAIROS: School of Spiritual Formation is offering monthly weekday retreats in a contemplative context for pastors and ministry leaders to grow spiritually and to enhance their ministries in the practice of spiritual formation. Sabbath Space retreat days, offered September through May, provide rest and reflection away from the work of ministry, encourage personal spiritual growth, and increase awareness and understanding of the art and ministry of spiritual guidance in the church or ministry setting.
Through the study of literature, the experience of group spiritual direction, theological reflection, and presentation of case studies out of the settings in which they provide leadership, participants will enhance their own spiritual journey, as well as more effectively care for the soul of their congregation or ministry community.
Continuing Education Units available for this retreat. For additional information on the days and time, prospectus, application and fees, please visit www.kairosjourney.org/sabbath-space/ |
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| An Evening of Service of Confession and Lament Wednesday, December 9, 7-8 p.m. East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church 434 E. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA (Parking is available in the lot behind ECSMC or along E. Chestnust Street) Some of us below to congregations that will remain in Lancaster Mennonite Conference; others of us belong to congregations that may choose to leave. This service of confession and lament is for all of us. This gathering's purpose is not to make statements or to cast blame but to help us release our brokenness and sorrow to God, knowing this is the only way we can begin to heal and move forward. it will be led by a theologically-diver group of LMC pastors that has been meeting together over the past couple of years for conversation, prayer, and sharing the Lord's Supper. |
Church World Service Lancaster Are you a pastor, small group leader, or devoted congregant who likes to stay up-to-date on local refugee needs? Please join our new Church Newsletter where Christine Baer, Congregational Resource Developer, will keep you informed of local stories, highlights, and volunteer/donation needs. Click this link to subscribe to the CWS Lancaster newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/513D5A180330BF33or e- mail Christine at cbaer@cwsglobal.org to subscribe. |
The Reasons To Believe chapter of Lancaster, PA invites everyone to join them at Stumptown Mennonite Church the third Thursday of every month for documentary films, lectures, and lively discussions about how the latest scientific discoveries are intersecting with Biblical truths. This month (Nov. 19th) features the RTB film, Evolution Under The Microscope. Meetings run 7-9 PM. For more information, call Will Charles: 717-330-0901. |
Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter Annual Interdenominational Clergy Marriage Encounter Take the chance to invest in your marriage during the annual Interdenominational Clergy Marriage Encounter! It will be held in Havre de Grace, Maryland from Thursday, January 21 - Saturday, January 23, 2016. This gives Pastors the chance to be back with their congregations on Sunday morning.
We are currently accepting applications, but spots are limited. Visit our website or contact us atlove@marriageencounter.org for more information.
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Truth Matters Apologetics Conference for Youth 2015 Truth Matters Apologetics Conference for Youth is taking place Friday evening, December, 4 and all day Saturday, December 5 at Ephrata Community Church - Ephrata , PA. Don't miss it! This year's conference features Dr. Frank Turek ( CrossExamined.org) and Brett Kunkle (Stand To Reason Ministry) as well as other top-notch evangelical teachers who will equip you to answer the toughest questions about God, the Bible and the Christian life. TM2015 is perfect for HS and college age but open to everyone! Special session for youth pastors and parents on how to teach worldview and apologetics. Register at www.truthmattersforyouth.com or For more information, call Carey Walton: 717-682-4746. |
Flourish Save the Date! "Taster" Event Thursday, February 25, 2016 (full day w/Q&A after dinner) Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Rd, Mount Joy PA 17552
A one-day look at church life with mission and discipleship as the central focus. Church leadership teams & lay persons are welcome to attend.
Jason and Suzi Lantz are passionate about helping leaders launch new initiatives that make disciples of Jesus. They have used discipleship systems within a large church and through planting LoveCanton using missional communities. They love living in Stark County Ohio, where Jesus is clearly up to something bigger than themselves. |
Beyond Ourselves Benefit Concert Lancaster's Beyond Ourselves chamber ensemble is teaming up with Lancaster Mennonite School's Campus Chorale and Sopa Sol to present their ninth benefit concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 28, at James Street Mennonite Church. The entire freewill offering will go toward an education program in Nepal, which is part of Mennonite Central Committee's Global Family program. It will benefit a trade school that helps students develop useful job skills so they can remain in their communities and provide for their families. Link for the project
The Beyond Ourselves musicians are saxophonist Ryan Kauffman, violist Christy Kauffman, pianist Rosemary Blessing, and clarinetist Doris Hall-Gulati. The LMS Campus Chorale, the high school's select choir, is directed by Marcella Hostetler. Sopa Sol's musicians include Daryl Snider, voice and guitar, and Frances Crowhill Miller, voice, violin and hang (a new instrument that originated in Switzerland).
The three music groups will perform separately and then combine for a piece arranged by composer Neal Harnly, a Juilliard trained pianist who is a physician at Norlanco Family Medicine in Elizabethtown. In addition, the four Beyond Ourselves musicians and Sopa Sol will perform a piece arranged by Jonathan Ragonese, composer, arranger and saxophonist, who lives in New York City. Ragonese attended the Manhattan School of Music and developed an early childhood music program at Explore + Discover Learning Center in Manhattan.
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Everence Stew U 2016 Save the date! Saturday, March 12, 2016, Registration 8 a.m. Lancaster Mennonite School
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