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.
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SEED Program Do you know someone with growing leadership ability who could serve in even more dynamic ways in the church with more training and confidence? SEED is a 3-year church leadership development program for English-as-a-second-language learners that includes studies in Biblical literacy and church history as well as practical ministry and leadership topics. Particular attention will be given to urban and recent immigrant church ministry. Year 1 starts on Saturday, September 14, 2019 and meets two Saturday mornings a month, September through May. See this flyer for more information visit SEED Program | |
| 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 | |
 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. If you would like to be placed on the mailing list for this publication, please go to sign up for newsletter page here. Landis Communities coordinates three support groups for persons across the area. They are great places to connect with others walking similar paths. You can learn  more about the Parkinson's, Memory Loss and Mental Health Support groups 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.
Unable to make it in person? Click on the REGISTER button to watch the LIVE STREAM on the night of the event. Cost – $9. In person is by donation at the event.
Hearth Cooking —Learn colonial cooking techniques, making food on an open hearth on Saturday, September 21, from 10am to 12pm. Class will take place in theKüche (kitchen) of the Herr House. Cost for the class is $35. Register at hansherr.orgor call (717) 464-4438.
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. Maize and Snitz Fest—Celebrate the heritages of local Native American and Pennsylvania German cultures during this festival of food, crafts, and life at Herr House on Saturday, October 5 from 10am to 3pm. Multiple demonstrators and artisans will be on hand. Adult admission - $12. Children 7 to 12 years old - $6. Kids, 6 years old and under, are free. Purchase tickets at hansherr.org or by phone at (717) 464-4438. Explore Quilting—Where and when did quilting begin? Learn about the history of quilting and the quilt shops of today. See samples of Mennonite and antique Amish quilts. The class will be held on Thursday, October 17 from 7 to 8:30pm at the Mennonite Information Center—2209 Millstream Rd, Lancaster. Cost $20 for non-members, $15 for members. Register at lmhs.org or call (717) 393-9745. Book Binding—Join us at the Herr House on Saturday, October 26 from 9am to 2pm for a bookbinding class taught by Ramon Townsend. Students will learn the steps of bookbinding and take home their own personally handcrafted blank book. Cost is $150. Register at hansherr.org or call (717) 464-4438. | |
Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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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! | |
17th Annual
Woman of God's Design Seminar
Brochure | |
"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) | | | Want more events?
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