Information for leaders and congregations UPDATES These bi-weekly UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of events and information taking place in LMC, agencies, fraternal organizations, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. | | LMC Office Events & Information | | | Church on the Other Side Iglesia Valle de Jesus, 141 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, New York, NY
November 18, 2017, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Church on the Other Side, the church multiplication network of LMC, is sponsoring a workshop by Antonio Ulloa, Church revitalization coach at EMM, on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Iglesia Valle de Jesus. The workshop will focus on missional discipleship and church revitalization. Iglesia Valle de Jesus, 141 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, New York, NY 18 de noviembre, 2017, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Church on the Other Side, la red de multiplicación de iglesias de LMC, patrocina un taller con Antonio Ulloa, entrenador de revitalización de Iglesias en EMM, el sábado 18 de noviembre de 2017 en la Iglesia Valle de Jesús. El taller se centrará en el discipulado misional y la revitalización de la iglesia. | | | Resource Event for Youth Leaders February 16-17, 2018, Friday 6 p.m. - Saturday 6 p.m. MCC Welcoming Place, 21 S 12th St, Akron, Pa. 17501
This event is for EVERYONE who works with youth! Youth Leaders, Sunday School teachers, youth ministry educators, sponsors, youth pastors or anyone else passionate about reaching teens with the love of Jesus Christ are welcome to come and learn together!
Goals: - That youth workers would be refreshed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
- To offer opportunities to network with other youth leaders.
- To provide space for youth workers to ask questions as well as space that allows for times of reflection and renewal.
Click here to register. Contact Marcia Mylin at mmylin@lancasterconference.org with any questions. | | | Save the Date! Celebration of Church Life | | Congregational Events & Information | | Rohrerstown Mennonite Church | | LMC Agency Events & Information | | Anabaptist Service Opportunities Portal (Eastern Mennonite Missions and Mennonite Central Committee) You're 55 or older, and you want to put your faith into action. Wondering where to go? At ASOPortal.org, find short-term international service opportunities offered by Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) and Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). Assignments typically last 3–12 months and are aimed at individuals and couples. Opportunities include service as a teacher, children at risk worker, visiting professor, accountant, church development worker, healthcare worker, and much more. Visit ASOPortal.org for more information. To learn more, contact Sherrie Ober at sherrieo@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 269. Portal de Oportunidades de Servicio Anabautista Usted tiene 55 años o más, y desea poner su fe en acción. ¿No sabe a dónde ir? En ASOPortal.org encontrará oportunidades internacionales de servicio a corto plazo ofrecidas por Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) y el Comité Central Menonita (MCC). Las asignaciones suelen durar de 3 a 12 meses y están dirigidas a individuos y parejas. Estas oportunidades incluyen servicio como maestros, labor con niños en situaciones de riesgo, profesor visitante, contador, obrero para el desarrollo de la iglesia, cuidado de salud, y muchas más. Visite ASOPortal.org para más información. Para aprender más, póngase en contacto con Sherrie Ober en sherrieo@emm.org o en el 717 898-2251 ext. 269. Eastern Mennonite Missions workers needed in Wales Young adults 20 years of age or older are invited to consider a unique internship in Wales, United Kingdom, through Eastern Mennonite Missions. Join British and other expatriate youth on a 10-month discipleship journey called Going Public in the multicultural capital city of Cardiff. Interns can join one of several tracks, or do an artisan internship to be matched with service and outreach opportunities that fit your interests and calling. Visit goingpublic.org.uk or contact Sherrie Ober at sherrieo@emm.org for more info.
Se necesitan obreros Jóvenes adultos de 20 años o más están siendo invitados a considerar una especial pasantía o internado en Gales, Reino Unido. Únase a expatriados británicos y a otros jóvenes en un viaje de discipulado de 10 meses llamado Going Public en la multicultural ciudad capital de Cardiff. Los internos pueden escoger una de las varias pistas ofrecidas, o hacer una pasantía de artesano que coincida con servicio y oportunidades de alcance que se ajusten a sus intereses y vocación. Visite goingpublic.org.uk o póngase en contacto con Sherrie Ober en sherrieo@emm.org para más información. Kingdom Teams: Youth serve refugees through Eastern Mennonite Missions Young people: this summer, you can serve refugees in Lancaster, Pa., through Eastern Mennonite Missions! Kingdom Teams (or K-Teams) offer groups of youth/young adults the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural missions within a local context during the summer. Spend five days serving refugees alongside local partners in Lancaster, Pa., and growing as a disciple of Jesus. 2018 K-Team dates: July 2–6, July 9–13, July 16–20, and July 23–27. To learn more about serving on a K-Team in summer 2018, visit emm.org/kteams or contact Angie Earl at 717 898-2251 ext. 266 or angiee@emm.org.
Watch the new Kingdom Team video at emm.org/kteams!
Kingdom Teams (Equipos del Reino) Jóvenes: ¡Este verano, ustedes pueden servir a los refugiados en Lancaster, Pensilvania! Kingdom teams (o K-teams) ofrecen a grupos de jóvenes o de adultos jóvenes la oportunidad de participar en misiones transculturales dentro de un contexto local durante el verano. Pase cinco días sirviendo a los refugiados al lado de asociados locales en Lancaster, Pensilvania, y creciendo como discípulo de Jesús. Las fechas de los tres K-teams de 2018 son: del 2 al 6 de julio, del 9 al 13 de julio, del 16 al 20 de julio, y del 23 al 27 de julio Para aprender más acerca de servir en un K-team en el verano de 2018, visite emm.org/kteams o póngase en contacto con Angie Earl en el 717 898-2251 ext. 266 o angiee@emm.org.
Mira el nuevo video de Kingdom Teams en emm.org/kteams! Multipliers: A discipleship group with Eastern Mennonite Missions Want to be a disciple who makes disciples? Multipliers is a group facilitated by Eastern Mennonite Missions where participants can learn and discuss simple disciple-making principles for daily life, and then share those principles with others. It's a place of accountability and encouragement alongside like-minded Christ-followers. Multipliers is open to those with or without previous discipleship training experience. Multipliers groups meet weekly for three to four months in Lancaster, Pa. If you're not local, join in through Skype! Learn more at emm.org/multipliers. Contact Troy Landis at troyl@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 245 for more information.
Multiplicadores ¿Quiere ser un discípulo que hace discípulos? Multiplicadores (Multipliers) es un grupo comprometido a discutir y practicar simples principios para hacer discípulos en la vida diaria, luego compartiendo estos principios con otras personas. Es un lugar de rendición de cuentas y ánimo mutuo junto a otros seguidores de Cristo que piensan como usted. Multiplicadores está disponible para aquellos que tienen o no una previa experiencia de entrenamiento de discipulado. Los grupos de Multiplicadores se reúnen semanalmente por un período de tres a cuatro meses en Lancaster, Pensilvania. Si usted no es local, ¡únase a través de Skype! Obtenga más información en emm.org/multipliers o póngase en contacto con Troy Landis en troyl@emm.org o 717 898-2251 ext. 245. | |  Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale Opening Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for the opening of their annual sale of handcrafted goods. Meet the artists, listen to live music, and enjoy light refreshments while perusing traditional art. Freshly baked pies will also be available for purchase. The reception takes places from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17 at the Society, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Apertura de la Venta de Arte Folklórica Alemana de Pensilvania Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster para la apertura de la venta anual de artesanía. Saluda a los artistas, escucha música en vivo, y disfruta de aperitivos ligeros mientras miras el arte tradicional. La recepción se llevará a cabo entre 6 a 8:30 p.m. el viernes 17 de noviembre en la Sociedad, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Christmas Candlelight Tours Experience the holiday season at the 1719 Herr House & Museum this fall. Candlelight Tours run from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 7 and 8 (Thursday and Friday), and from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on December 9 (Saturday). This year the tour explores the role of weaving in early communities, both Native and immigrant. For registration, and to learn more go to hansherr.org, or call (717) 464-4438. Christmas Candlelight Tours Experimenta la temporada navideña en la Casa Museo de Hans Herr del 1719. Las Giras Navideñas a Luz de Vela se llevarán a cabo de 6 a 8 p.m. el jueves y viernes, 7 y 8 de diciembre, y de 5 a 8:30 p.m. el sábado 9 de diciembre. Este año la gira explora el papel que jugó el tejer en comunidades nativoamericanas e inmigrantes antes, y durante, la época colonial. Inscríbete y aprende más sobre las giras en hansherr.org, o llamando al (717) 464-4438. Earth is the Lord's Reprinted John Ruth's classic narrative history of Lancaster Mennonite Conference has just been reprinted. Instead of paying $600, get your copy or a gift copy now for $99 (plus tax, shipping) while supply lasts. To order, call Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at 717-393-9745, or order online at www.lmhs.org. Earth is the Lord's Re-imprimido La historia narrativa clásica de la Conferencia Menonita de Lancaster del autor, John Ruth, acaba de ser re-imprimida. En lugar de pagar $600, consigue tu copia o copia para regalo por $99 (más impuestos, y cargos de envío) mientras las copias existan. Para ordenar, llama a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Lancaster al 717-393-9745, u ordena virtualmente en www.lmhs.org. | | 
Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Christmas Concert Series 2017
Thursday, November 30, 7 p.m.
Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster
Saturday, December 2, 4 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Sunday, December 3, 4 p.m.
Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster
Click here to view and share postcard flyer. | |  If your small group or Sunday School class would like to hear about the creative things happening in the area of aging services, Landis Communities is pleased to offer, at no cost, speakers with expertise in a variety of subjects. For more information, contact Larry Guengerich, director of communications and church relations. He can be reached at 717-381-3526 or LGuengerich@LandisCommunities.org.  Parkinson's Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson's Support Group meeting at Landis Homes will meet Monday, November 20, 2 – 3 p.m. Speakers Brenda Gould and Heidi Seasock from LGH Rehabilitation department will be sharing with the group. The public meeting will be held in the Westview Community Room at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. These monthly meetings are designed for education and support for persons diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and their families. For more information or to receive a brochure about the Lancaster Parkinson's Support Group persons may make requests to P.O. Box 251, East Petersburg, Pa. 17520, or call 717-509-5494. Memory Loss Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Memory Loss Support Group take place Tuesday, November 28, 7 – 8 p.m. in the Warwick Room, Heritage Special Care Center at Landis Homes. It will be a time of celebrating caregivers with an evening of Dessert and Conversation. For more information please call 717-581-3939 or email supportgroups@landishomes.org. | | LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information | | | Black Rock Retreat Christmas Hymn Sing Sunday, December 10, 6:30 p.m.
Join us in the Maranatha Retreat Center Lobby on Sunday, December 10th at 6:30pm as we welcome in the holiday season with our annual Christmas Hymn Sing.
The Hymn Sing and light refreshments are free to all guests, however there is also a Christmas Buffet Dinner offered that will begin serving at 5 pm.
Dinner guests will have reserved seating at the Hymn Sing.
Adults are $20, Children (5-12) $12 and Children 4 and under are free.
You are also welcome to rent out one of our Retreat Center Rooms and spend the night.
Click here to register and reserve your tickets or for information please call 717-529-3232 ext. 152. | | | Camp Hebron Thanksgiving Meal
Thursday November 23, 2017 @ 12:00 p.m.
Forget the cooking, the cleaning, the stress of hosting a family gathering. Enjoy Thanksgiving at Camp Hebron's Sylvan View Dining Room. Reserve your table today! $18 for ages 12+; $9 for Ages 4-11; Ages 0-3 are FREE. Learn more at www.camphebron.org/thanksgiving or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441.
BASECAMP: Jr. High Retreat, January 5-7, 2018
Winter youth retreat for grades 6-8. Retreat features speaker Pastor Wayne Morgan. Lodging in cabins and Fernglade. New incentives for youth groups! Register by September 30th & each participant receives a free drink from Peter's Mountain Cafe; Register by October 30th & your youth group will be entered to win a free lock-in at the Gym. Reserve spots for $25/person. $125/person if registered by December 7, 2017 ($20 late fee if registered after). Learn more at www.camphebron.org/base-camp or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441.
ROOTED: Sr. High Retreat, January 12-14, 2018
Winter youth retreat for grades 9-12. Retreat features speaker Pastor Todd Pearage and touring worship band - The Evidence. Lodging in cabins and Fernglade. New incentives for youth groups! Register by September 30th & each participant receives a free drink from Peter's Mountain Cafe; Register by October 30th & your youth group will be entered to win a free lock-in at the Gym. Reserve spots for $25/person. $125/person if registered by December 7, 2017 ($20 late fee if registered after). Learn more at www.camphebron.org/rooted-camp or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441.
Scrapbooking Women's Weekend, January 26-28, 2018
Make a dent in those piles of photos waiting for albums at this year's scrapbooking retreat. Enjoy an atmosphere of fellowship, laughter, and of course, time to work on your scrapbooks. Motel-style lodging and meals in Sylvan View Retreat Center. Single Occupancy - $190/person; Double Occupancy $165/person; Triple Occupancy - $150/person; early arrival - $60 extra. www.camphebron.org/scrapbook or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441.
Women's Retreat, February 23-25, 2018
Looking for spiritual refreshment? Escape the circus at home and reconnect with God at Camp Hebron's annual Women's Retreat featuring speaker LaRie Miller. You can expect great worship and messages, delicious food, comfortable lodging, plenty of time to enjoy activities and relax Come by yourself, bring your family, bring a friend or bring your small group, all ladies are welcome! Motel-style lodging and meals in Sylvan View Retreat Center. Single Occupancy - $220/person; Double Occupancy $175/person; Triple Occupancy - $160/person. www.camphebron.org/womens-retreat or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441. | | | Garden Spot Village Paint Party Thursday, November 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Indoor Village Park
Love to paint? Or do you want to learn how to paint? Join us for a paint party featuring a 12"x12" painting featuring a Christmas Angel. $30pp includes supplies, instruction and a specialty Starbucks beverage of your choice. All ages welcome.
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