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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. 

LMC Office Events & Information

 LMC is now able to receive online donations through,  a safe online giving portal. 
Donations by credit/debit card or automatic bank transfers can easily be set up as one-time or recurring giving through this online giving portal.  We encourage you to consider this option for your personal or congregational giving to LMC! 

Click here to discover.
 


LMC Fall Leadership Assembly
                                                                                       
Topic:  Discerning God's Mission and Calling for LMC
 
Date:  Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time:  8:30 -3:30 pm
Resourcing Provided by:  Conrad Kanagy, LMC Resource
   Staff and Lead Pastor at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church 
Who should attend:  bishops, pastors, elders, deacons, lay
   leaders, leadership team members
Location: Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, 300 S. Spruce
   Street, Elizabethtown PA
Cost:  Free!
 
Proposed Schedule
  8:30    Registration
  9:00    Welcome, Worship, Dwelling in the Word
10:00    What is the Spirit revealing? A historical, theological
              and sociological review.
11:00     Break
11:15     Prayer and Proposed LMC Mission Supporting
              Commitments Document
12:30     Lunch
  1:45     Round table engagement about mission and
              supporting commitments document
  2:45     Congregational work:  What are 2-3 action steps
              congregations can implement immediately?
  3:20     Closing remarks and prayer
  
Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lmc-fall-leadership-assembly-tickets-62642845437
 
Notes: 
If you are unable to attend in person, please contact Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches.org for information on how to connect via zoom
Translation is available. Please contact Marcia at the email address above. 

Anyone who works with or ministers to children, You are invited to a Children's Ministry Event

"Provoked to Intercede"

Sometimes God provokes our hearts to intercession. 
What if this "stirring up" started with our children? 
Cheryl will share one such story, as well as discuss strategies of prayer, testimonials and our response to our children when they lead us with simple and child-like faith.
Presenter: Cheryl Drouillard
Date: Tuesday, October 15 2019
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: LMC offices, 2160 Lincoln Hwy E.
Cost: Free but need to register here!

LMC resource partner organization Events & Information


For 30 years, Landis Adult Day Services has worked to add meaning and value to the lives of the persons we serve. We offer support to families to minimize the pressures of daily care and provide the time they need to take care of themselves and their ongoing responsibilities. Landis Adult Day Services can extend the opportunity for our clients to live in their homes as long as possible. We offer two centers on the campus of Landis Homes: Eden West is a vibrant community that builds friendships and enriches daytime hours with meaningful activities and healthy meals. Eden East provides a welcoming, yet secure location, where the dignity of everyone is our top priority. Our specially trained team assists with the unique needs of persons with memory loss. For more information, call 717-581-3939 or visit LandisAdultDay.org

 

Horizons Magazine

   The best way to keep up with happenings at Landis Homes and across Landis Communities as a whole is through the Horizons magazine.  You can read the whole magazine at http://bit.ly/HorizonsSummer2019. If you would like to be placed on the mailing list for this publication, please go to sign up for newsletter page here.


 
All are invited to the Welsh Mountain Home Fall Benefit Banquet.  It will be held September 18, 2019 6:15 p.m. at Yoder's Country Restaurant, New Holland PA.  A free will offering will be received to provide for residents whose income falls short of what is needed for care.
For reservations, call Melody Jacobs 717-355-9522, Ext. 102 or email mjacobs@welshmountainhome.org Musical entertainment by the Daryl Weaver Family.
 


Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning

The Fall 2019 term of the Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® announces its upcoming classes. The new Pathways Institute catalog along with online registration forms are available here. The courses and events are open to all Lancaster County residents as well as residents from neighboring counties, who are age 55 years or above. There is a registration fee which includes enrollment in to up to 8 courses per semester as well as a per course option. There are also day trips and special events which are offered in addition to the regular classes.
Most classes are held on the Landis Homes campus which is located at 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. For more information call 717-381-3577, or email: pathwayinquiry@thepathwaysinstitute.org.
 

Herr Homecoming Celebration — Saturday, September 7, beginning at 10am celebrate the 300th anniversary of the historic Herr House. Purchase tickets athansherr.org or by phone at (717) 464-4438. Enjoy a day of games, giveaways, groundbreaking genealogical discoveries, exclusive tours, and special exhibits. A catered meal will be provided. Adults: $40, children ages 7-12: $20, children under 7: $10.

Annual Storytelling night  
Hear life stories from Keith Weaver and Linda Gehman Peachy at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 9, at Stumptown Mennonite Church. Weaver is a bishop and moderator of LMC. Peachey is a freelance writer who has worked for Mennonite Central Committee on women's concerns and as co-director of Peace and Justice Ministries.

Pennsylvania German Dialect Classes Open for registration now! Beginner classes run Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., from September 10 through November 12. Intermediate classes are on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., September 12 through November 14. Classes cost $115 for nonmembers, $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, Pennsylvania.

Blacksmithing Class—Take up a hammer and learn how to blacksmith under the tutelage of the Herr House blacksmiths on Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is due August 31, the class costs $75. Register at hansherr.org or call (717) 464-4438.


Churchwide and Other Events & Information



Hymn Sing 

Sunday, September 15, 2019
 2:00 pm
A Hymn Sing using the Mennonite Hymnal and 
led by Clair Stoltzfus, from East Earl,
will be held in the 1855
Allegheny Mennonite Meetinghouse, 39 Horning Road, Mohnton, PA (near Alleghenyville). 
Please bring a hymnbook; some will also be available. You are welcome to enjoy your picnic lunch and fellowship with others at the meetinghouse prior to the Hymn Sing. More information available at: jgsen@windstream.net or 717-278-8459.


Reverberate Lancaster

September 24, 2019
6:30-9:00 pm
Spooky Nook Sports Complex
A worship night with Water Street Mission,  WJTL, East Petersburg MC,
Victory, Activ8, In the Light, and McCaskey High School Gospel Choir. Share with friends, find out more on their website, and RSVP on Facebook!

"Para Su Gloria~For His Glory"

Date & Time: October 26, 2019
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Event name & Purpose: "Para su Gloria!"  (meaning: For His glory) This is a time to bring all of the CIES churches together to celebrate what God is doing in their ministries AND to learn how Everence can come alongside of them.
What: 10:00 program begins and ends with lunch. There will be church presentations, live worship and a guest speaker and an Everence presentation
Location: Mellinger Mennonite Church 1916 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster PA 17602
Guest Speaker: Pastor Elliot Ramos from the Bible Fellowship Church

RSVP to Pastor Hugo hnohugo67@yahoo.com or
1-856-745-5020 By 
October 14th
 

"Para Su Gloria~For His Glory"

Fecha y hora: 26 de Octubre, 2019
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nombre del evento y su propósito: "Para su Gloria!"  Este es un tiempo para traer a todas las iglesias del CIES juntas en celebración de lo que Dios está haciendo dentro del ministerio Y para aprender cómo Everence puede caminar junto con ellos. 

10:00 el programa comienza y termina con un almuerzo.  Habrá presentaciones de las iglesias, tiempo de alabanza y  un moderador invitado, junto con una presentación de Everance.

Localidad: Mellinger Mennonite Church
1916 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster PA 17602
Moderador Invitado: Pastor Elliot Ramos de la Iglesia Bible Fellowship

RSVP al Pastor Hugo hnohugo67@yahoo.com ó al
1-856-745-5020 para el 14 de 
October


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)
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