"As a staff team, we spent several weeks working intensely and dedicating ourselves to preparing for the Fall Leadership Assembly and the celebration of 500 years of Anabaptism. Although I knew I'd be busy supporting event details, I looked forward to the worship sessions, speakers, connecting with friends, and meeting new leaders.
In other words, I approached the four-day event with my usual intensity. I planned to engage as much as my duties allowed and to throw myself into worship, listening, and conversation.
But God had different plans.
Sometime between Wednesday and Thursday, He gently disarmed me through the words of Simon and Ceri Harris. This gentleness was as surprising as discovering the gap between my head and my heart. I find it hard to describe how this gentle movement of the Holy Spirit eased my usual intensity and touched a part of me I didn't want to face—my heart.
I keep asking, "Why the disarmament, Lord?" However, the journey continues as I read Simon and Ceri's book, Wholehearted Leadership. I highly recommend it; and if you didn't get a copy at the event, it is available for purchase on Amazon."
Sherri Martin
LMC Staff
Thank you for sharing your story Sherri! | | | Share Your Story
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| | |  | Fall Leadership Assembly Recordings
Were you unable to be with us September 24-27 for Fall Leadership Assembly? Don't worry, we've got recordings from our time together!
Currently on our website, we have the recordings from the 26-27, including our Friday night session, both Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon sessions, and two seminars: Marvin Lorenzana's "Church as Movement" (in English and Spanish) and Hyacinth Stevens' "Rooted in Grace." Our team is also working on preparing the recordings from the 24-25; they will be available soon!
Access the recordings here on our website. | | LMC Offering Schedule 2026
If your congregation uses designated offerings on each Sunday, we've put together a guide to help you in your planning. We encourage you to consider LMC in your congregational giving. Your giving helps sustain the ministries and new life springing forth from our congregations.
Find the Offering Schedule here. | | | Assembly 2026
We can't wait for Assembly next summer! Early bird registration will open in November. We will also be hosting YouthCon in conjunction with Assembly, which will be a great opportunity for your youth to connect with other youth from across the conference. More coming very soon! | | | | Capital Christian Fellowship's 100th Anniversary On October 24–26, Capital Christian Fellowship in Lanham, MD is hosting a Homecoming Weekend to celebrate its 100th Anniversary! Formerly Cottage City Mennonite Church, Capital Christian is excited to host this celebration filled with reunions, food, worship, and other activities. Are you or do you know someone who has a connection to Capital Christian's 100-year history? Invite them to join the festivities! | | |  LMC is a Spirit-led movement to:
• Make disciples of Jesus
• Mobilize every member as a missionary
• Multiply faith communities locally and beyond | | | From Our Resource Partners | | You're Invited to the EMM Vision and Fundraising Banquet
November EMM Banquet | Lancaster
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, PA
November 13 at 6:00 p.m. (Registration deadline is November 2)
December EMM Banquet | Lititz
Westview Community Room at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA
December 4 at 10:00 a.m.
February EMM Banquet | Sarasota
Sarasota Community Church, 4041 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL
February 18 2026 at 12:00 p.m. | | French, Japanese, Spanish, and now American Sign Language
Are you learning or fluent in one of these languages and want to practice your language skills with others? Neighbors Community Center at Hub450 hosts monthly Conversation Cafes, with an opportunity to make new friends while speaking and listening (or signing!) with others around a shared interest of language. Find details at neighborslancaster.org/.
(Neighbors Community Center is a program of Eastern Mennonite Missions) | | Chrome & Candy
Join Friendship Community on Friday, October 24 from 4–7 p.m. for their Classic Car Cruise and Trunk or Treat. Expect a classic car cruise, with gift bags for the first twenty cars; a trunk or treat for kids and families; and a fall atmosphere to support a great cause and beautiful community! Proceeds from the events supports individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Learn more on Friendship Community's Facebook page. | | Native American Heritage Month Tours
Learn about the first inhabitants of present-day Lancaster County! Tours will explore Indigenous history and culture, particularly the Susquehannock-Conestoga people in what is now known as Lancaster and York counties. Tours will take place Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Admission is $15 per person. More information at mennonitelife.org/events. | | | Author Talk: An Uncommon Woman with Mark Kelley
Mennonite Life will be hosting an evening with Mark Kelley, author of An Uncommon Woman: The Life of Lydia Hamilton Smith on October 23 at 6:30 p.m. Lydia Hamilton Smith was a prominent African American businesswoman in nineteenth-century Lancaster, and a longtime companion of the abolitionist congressman, Thaddeus Stevens. Learn more about the event at mennonitelife.org/events. | | No Matter Where Your Church is Located, We're Here to Serve! Landis Communities offers knowledgeable and engaging speakers for small groups, Sunday School classes, or special events, wherever your congregation gathers. Our team brings expertise on topics such as aging, dementia-friendly living, and community engagement, tailored to your group's interests. We love sharing in person or via Zoom. There is no cost for this service. Learn more at https://www.landiscommunities.org/about/speakers/ | | No Longer Alone Family Support Group The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, supported by Landis Homes, will meet on October 26, 3–5 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. Esther Martin and Amy Stoltzfus (MS in Mental Health Counseling) will speak on "Life Experiences with Family Member with Mental Illness," followed by a time of sharing. For more information, call 717-381-3599 or email jalbright@landis.org. | | | ¿Quieres recibir las Noticias de LMC en Español? | | | ¿Quieres recibir Noticias de LMC en español? ¡Haga clic aquí para registrarse! | | | | | |
