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 (below is the link), weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. https://mailchi.mp/fcfbc3175826/news-from-lancaster-mennonite-conference-492831 | | LMC Office Events & Information | | Mission and Core Commitment Survey Dear congregational leader, Greetings in Christ's name. As LMC considers the next ten years and the direction that God is leading us, we are reaching out to you and members of your congregation as part of the discernment of God's specific mission for LMC. Would you please consider completing the survey that is attached to the link below, and would you also be willing to forward this link to 3-5 others in your congregation--to one or two other leaders, to one or two persons who are not ministry leaders but are active in your congregation, and to one or two persons who are more marginally engaged or who are new to the congregation? Thank you for your participation in our discernment of Christ's calling for LMC at this time in its history.
Sincerely,
LMC Staff
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2JWQZDW
Kindly complete the survey by April 30. Thank you!
Encuesta de la Misión y
Compromiso Central
Estimados líderes de las congregaciones,
Saludos en el nombre de Cristo. Así como LMC considera los próximos diez años y la dirección que Dios nos está liderando, nosotros estamos contactándolo a usted y a los miembros de su congregación como parte del discernimiento de la misión específica de Dios para LMC. ¿Podría usted; por favor, considerar el completar la encuesta que se ha adjuntado al pie de este párrafo y podría usted también enviarlo a 3-5 otras personas en su congregación--a uno o dos líderes, ó a uno o dos personas que no estén dentro del ministerio de líderes pero están activos en su congregación, y a uno ó dos personas quienes están más ligeramente comprometidas o quienes son nuevos en su congregación? Gracias por su valiosa participación en nuestro discernimiento en el llamado de Cristo para LMC en este momento en su historia.
Sinceramente,
El personal de LMC
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LMZ2FJ5
Favor completar la encuesta antes del 30 de abril. ¡Gracias!
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Free Exploratory Visit to
Rosedale Bible College
LMC and Rosedale Bible College are collaborating to host a free exploratory trip to Rosedale Bible College on May 16-17, 2019. Interested persons in LMC congregations are invited to consider the visit to the campus. Rosedale will host the group by providing lodging and meals. Transportation is provided by LMC. Please find all the details on the attached brochure. Questions? Please call Sherri Martin, 717-293-5426 ext. 102 or email smartin@lmcchurches.org. Thank you! Visita Exploratoria Gratuita a la
Universidad Bíblica de Rosedale LMC y la Universidad Bíblica de Rosedale están organizando un viaje gratuito para explorar la Universidad Bíblica de Rosedale el 16 y 17 de Mayo del 2019. Las personas interesadas que pertenecen a LMC están invitadas a considerar esta visita a la universidad. Rosedalehospedará al grupo proveyendo alojamiento y alimentación. La transportación será provista por LMC. Puede encontrar todos los detalles del viaje en el panfleto adjunto. ¿Preguntas? Favor contactar a Felixa Kunkle al 717-293-5426 ext. 100 ó enviar un correo electrónico a fvdekunkle@lmcchurches.org. Gracias! | | | Multiplication Resources in Spanish Leaders who are more comfortable reading in Spanish should check out the following free, downloadable books and booklets from Exponential. Church on the Other Side recommends connection to Exponential as opportunity allows. https://exponential.org/recursos-espanol/?ck_subscriber_id=40691719 Recursos de Multiplicación en Español Los líderes que se sienten más cómodos leyendo en español deben dar una mirada a los siguientes libros y folletos gratuitos y descargables de Exponential. Church on the Other Side (La Iglesia al Otro Lado) recomienda la conexión a Exponencial según la oportunidad lo permita. | | Children's Ministry Resourcing Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
LMC Office, 2160 Lincoln Highway E., Lancaster, Pa. 17602
Topic: This Sacred Commission - Why do we do what we do?
- The importance of children's ministry
- The spiritual life and growth of our children is worth our time and energy
- Commitment to our call
- Curriculum
Who: Anyone who has a heart for discipling children
What: Plenary speaker, stories from local children's ministry leaders, worship, prayer, networking, resources, light refreshments.
Cost: Free | | District and Congregational Events & Information | | Gospel Bluegrass Music You are invited to the Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community at 210 Weaverland Valley Road, East Earl, Pa. on Sunday evening April 28 for an evening of Gospel Bluegrass Music by
the True Vintage Men's group. Time is 7:00 pm
All ages welcome.
| | LMC Agency Events & Information | |  July 13, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Hans Herr House, Willow Street, Pa. Celebrate summer with international culture and flavor at EMM's biggest event of the year! We are looking for people who are interested in volunteering on the day of the event. Sign up at emm.org/volunteer. Ayúdele a Eastern Mennonite Missions a hacer que la Feria Global sea una realidad 13 de julio de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m. | Hans Herr House, Willow Street, Pa. ¡Celebre el verano con cultura y sabor internacionales en el evento más grande del año de EMM! Estamos buscando personas que estén interesadas en ofrecerse como voluntarios el día del evento. Regístrese en emm.org/volunteer. Long-term opportunity in Kenya | Eastern Mennonite Missions EMM seeks one or two individuals to serve as regional representative(s) for East Africa to develop and shape the overarching goals and strategies for the region, oversee EMM persons who live within the region, and maintain relationships with national partners. Applicants must be willing to live in Nairobi, Kenya. This long-term assignment is available May 2019. Apply at emm.org/serve. Opportunidad a largo plazo en Kenia | Eastern Mennonite Missions EMM está buscando una o dos personas para servir como representante(s) regional(es) para África Oriental para desarrollar y darle forma a los objetivos y estrategias generales para la región, supervisar a las personas de EMM que viven dentro de la región y mantener relaciones con socios nacionales. Los solicitantes deben estar dispuestos a vivir en Nairobi, Kenia. Esta asignación a largo plazo está disponible en mayo de 2019. Aplique en emm.org/serve. Kingdom Team summer staff needed | EMM EMM Kingdom Team summer staff is needed in Lancaster, Pa. You can disciple youth groups as they serve on one-week Kingdom Teams in Lancaster, Pa. Staff will lead discipleship sessions, engage one-on-one, and help lead service opportunities. Learn more at emm.org/discipleshipteams. Se necesita personal para Kingdom Team del verano | EMM Se necesita personal de verano para el equipo de Kingdom Team de EMM en Lancaster, Pa. Usted puede discipular grupos de jóvenes mientras trabajan en un Kingdom Team por una semana en Lancaster, Pa. El personal dirigirá las sesiones de discipulado, participará en conversaciones de uno a uno, y ayudará a dirigir las oportunidades de servicio. Obtenga más información en emm.org/discipleshipteams. For more information, and to view other
events, visit emm.org or call 717-898-2251. | | Pa. German Dialect Classes—Open for registration now! Beginner classes run Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., from March 7 through May 19. Intermediate classes are on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., March 5 through May 9. Classes cost $115 for non-members, $100 for members. Register at lmhs.org or call (717) 393-9745. These classes are held at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society—2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Clases de Dialecto Alemán—¡La matricula empieza ahora! Clases para principiantes son de 7 a 9 pm del 7 de marzo al 19 de mayo. Clases para estudiantes intermediarios son de 7 a 9 pm los jueves 5 de marzo a 9 de mayo. Las clases cuestan $115 para los no miembros y $100 para miembros. Matricúlese en lmhs.org o al llamar (717) 393-9745. Las clases se realizan en la Sociedad de Historia Menonita—2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. | |   All pastors and lay leaders are invited to the Landis Communities 2019 Clergy Breakfast. This yearly time of gathering is designed to encourage sharing and learning from each other as well as from featured speakers. It will take place TUESDAY, May 14 7:30-9:00 a.m. High Foundation Auditorium in the Calvin G. & Janet C. High Learning & Wellness Center at Landis Homes. To get more information and to register, please contact Larry Guengerich at (717) 381-3526 or LGuengerich@LandisCommunities.org Landis Communities now operates the No Longer Alone Family Support Group. This group is a place where those who have a loved one experiencing mental illness can find Christian support. Monthly educational presentations are followed by a Share & Care time. Meetings take place on the 4th Sunday of every month, 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Avenue, Lancaster, PA. The next meeting will be held on April 28, 2019. The topic will be "Self-Care for the Caregiver of Mentally Ill Persons", presented by Julia Sensenig, Associate Professor of Nursing, HACC. Questions? Call 717-381-5300 or email JAlbright@landiscommunities.org Landis Communities will once again have a presence at the 50Plus Expo planned for April 30 at Shady Maple Conference Center in Blue Ball, Pa. Come learn about all of the Comforting Live-at-Home Services and Feel-at-Home Communities® that are part of our efforts. For more information, please see http://www.50plusexpopa.com/ Both Landis Homes and Welsh Mountain Home are ready to match a variety of talents and skills with new and existing volunteer opportunities. Volunteers partner with staff fulfill the missions of these two Landis Communities affiliates. Persons interested in volunteer opportunities at Landis Homes may contact the Volunteer Services office at 717-509-5409 or email volunteer@landishomes.org. To learn more about options at Welsh Mountain Home, please contact Melody Jacobs at 717-355-9522 or mjacobs@welshmountainhome.org. For more information, contact Larry Guengerich at LGuengerich@LandisCommunities.org or call 717-381-3526. | | Churchwide and Other Events & Information | | You are invited to attend a meeting of the Lancaster County Refugee and Immigrant Coalition's ESL Networking group to be held on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 to 12:00.
The meeting will take place at the Grape Leaf Empowerment Center in the lower level of the James Street Mennonite Church, 323 West James St. Light refreshments will be served.
At this meeting we will hear updates from: - Lancaster's application to become an official Welcoming City (a distinction that only a few cities across the US have earned)
- Programs across the county who are offering adult ESL classes
- The Refugee Center and Community School at Reynolds Middle School
- The Computers for Refugees (and immigrants) program
- Upcoming volunteer training at the Literacy Council
- IU13 Community Education and the Literacy Council's Career Pathways programs for English learners
We hope to hear about the exciting work of the Empowerment Center, too. Let me know if there are agenda items you would like to add to the list.
Please come and share the important work you are doing! Susan Finn Miller Community Education Lead Teacher IU13 Instructional Services
Phone: 717-947-1015 | |
Woman's Regional Gathering 2019 Saturday November 2 |9-12 p.m. | Stumptown Mennonite Church
(2813 Stumptown Road, Bird-in-Hand PA) Unique features: 10 different workshops by 12-15 Christians of
12-15 regional churches Women of all ages are welcome! Elevator service available. No adult registration required. 9:00 am Group Gathering: Songs, announcements
Offering: $5-$10 per person suggested
9:20 and 10:30 Ten Workshops. 11:30 Fellowship & light refreshments.
Childcare (suggest $5 per home) | | | Want more events?
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