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| | LMC Office Events & Information | | | The LMC Zoom event on Dietrich Bonhoeffer Video
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy—Assassin?
Led by Mark Thiessen Nation | | | The Invitation: 500th Anabaptist Anniversary
A National Gathering of Celebration, Consecration, and Preparation January 20, 21, and 22, 2025
Worship and Prayer daily at 10 a.m.
Daily Sessions, 1– 5 p.m. and 7– 9 p.m.
Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland, PA 17557
Sessions will be held with input by various Anabaptist groups.
You are invited to experience the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement through six primary areas of focus: remembrance, reverence, reflection, repentance, re-baptism, and re-mission. Come join us as we consider "The More" that God desires to release in and through the Anabaptist family ... Amish, Mennonites, Brethren in Christ, Hutterites, Independents, etc.! Registration is recommended; visit allianceus.org/the-invitation. | | | LMC Resource Partner Organizations' Events and Information | | | March 22 - April 5
EMM is offering this course which is for Christians at any point in their journey with God, guiding each participant into a biblical worldview. It is not strictly a course about the "harvest" but a course which focuses on the "harvesters." It is an opportunity for all God's people to be transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. It uses a unique combination of facilitated introductions, reading, videos, group discussions, special activities, and prayer for unreached people. Kairos is one of several mobilization tools produced by Simply Mobilizing International, based in the Philippines but active in over 100 countries around the world. Register by March 21, 2025 The registration fee covers materials, refreshments, and lunches. For questions, please contact Krista Martin. REGISTER HERE | | Landis Communities is happy to support the No Longer Alone Family Support Group. This group provides a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. The next one will be held Sunday, January 26, from 3–5 p.m. by Zoom. The speaker will be Will Fisher, Compeer Coordinator, Mental Health America of Lancaster County. He will share on "Introduction to Programs and Services of Mental Health America of Lancaster County and How to Get Involved." This will be followed by a time of sharing. For information on joining the Zoom meeting or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org by noon on Friday, January 24. | | | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS Resources at the Visitors Center Find gifts and resources for your family, class, or congregation at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center. Our shelves are stocked with English and Spanish Bibles, study materials, cookbooks, and fair-trade gifts from Ten Thousand Villages. Visit us in person or shop online at mennonitelife.org/shop.
Stories by Candlelight at the 1719 Museum Join us for a cozy, candlelit evening of storytelling at the 1719 Museum on Saturday, January 11, 4:00–9:00 p.m. You'll hear songs and stories passed down for multiple generations among Lancaster County's Indigenous communities and Lancaster County Mennonites. At the Herr House you'll hear stories from the Martyrs Mirror and listen to English translations of hymns from the Ausbund performed by a Mennonite quartet. At the Lancaster Longhouse, award-winning Indigenous musician and artist Barry Lee will share songs and stories rooted in his cultural heritage. Light refreshments are included with admission. The museum store will be open for the event. More details and tickets at mennonitelife.org/events.
 Beginning Research at the Mennonite Life Library
Ready to learn more about researching your family tree? Mennonite Life partners with the Lancaster County Library to offer an introduction to genealogy and history research on Thursday, January 16, 2:00–3:30 p.m. at the Eastern Lancaster County Library. You'll learn how to use the Mennonite Life Library's online and onsite resources to research local Mennonite history and your own genealogy. This event is complimentary and does not require registration.
Winter Workshop: Intro to German Script Learn the basics of reading and interpreting German Script! Archivist and Librarian Julia Wiker will teach attendees the German script alphabet, as well as abbreviations and variations in writing and spelling at a workshop on Friday, February 7, 10:00–11:30 a.m. in the Community Room. The session will also offer practice interpreting 18th- and 19th-century family records from Mennonite Life's collections. Knowledge of German is not required. Register for the workshop at mennonitelife.org/events.
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