Fwd: Do You Have a Story to Share?

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From: LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches <fvdekunkle@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Subject: Do You Have a Story to Share?
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LMC Updates

Have you ever encountered a question that stayed with you and made you pause and deeply reflect?

During our recent Newly Credentialed Leaders Orientation, Bishop Hyacinth Stevens asked a thought-provoking question about what heaven on earth might look like. I envisioned a recent time I volunteered at Blessings of Hope, a wonderful ministry focused on bringing hope to our communities by connecting food surplus with those in need.

Picture a little room where a few woman of different cultures work together to unpack boxes and sort dry goods. While serving, we paused momentarily to reflect on our journey of knowing Jesus and sharing the transformative change from darkness into his radiant light. We exclaimed, "Praise God! Thank you Jesus!"

It was a sacred moment of heaven touching the earth—a small taste of Revelation 7:9-10.

Sherri Martin
LMC Ministry Support Specialist

Other LMC News

Share Your Story

Story-telling is powerful; after all, sharing the Gospel—the greatest story of all—is at the heart of what we do as Christ-followers. If you have a story related to related to LMC, we'd love to hear it! Share online at our website.

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Anabaptist Classics Reading Group

A guided tour of twenty Swiss Anabaptist writings. Classes will meet via Zoom every other week for five sessions. There will be two sessions: Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. ET, starting March 25; and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. ET starting March 27. Contact William Higgins to register and to receive the list of readings. Register by March 18.

Join the Mission of LMC

The LMC community is in a season of growth! Since 2018, we have welcomed 133 new congregations into our conference. Despite this, donations over the years have remained about the same and are now beginning to decrease. Would you prayerfully consider joining us in being a Spirit-led movement and donating to LMC? We are grateful for the opportunity to minister alongside you.

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From Our Resource Partners

Kairos Course by EMM

March 22–April 5 at Parkview Mennonite Church (57 E. Church St., Reamstown, PA). An opportunity for all God's people to be transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. Register here by March 21.

"A Wonderful Life"

Join Friendship Community on March 27 at 5 p.m. to celebrate creativity, inclusion, and endless possibilities. Formal attire encouraged; reserve tickets by March 3.

Rare & Used Book Auction

Join Mennonite Life for their Rare & Used Book Auction on Friday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Though held in-person, you do have the opportunity to bid on books online and by mail before the event. See the full auction catalog and register at mennonitelife.org/events.

Tabernacle Kit Workshop

Mennonite Life will be hosting an interactive Tabernacle Kit Workshop on Saturday, March 22 from 3–5 p.m. Price is $30 per kit, plus a $10 workshop fee per participant. Register at mennonitelife.org/events.