"During one of the seminars at the LMC Fall Leadership Assembly, we were split into groups of three or four to share with others what our passions in ministry are. When it was my turn to speak, I started to cry. I'm still not sure how to verbalize why. AND, my fellow pastors leaned in, held my hand, and prayed over me words that only the Spirit could have led them to speak. It was a hug, a rest, a joy, and an honor to be newly introduced to someone and to be connected instantly in a way only these kinds of interactions can facilitate. I am so grateful for our LMC family!" ~ Anonymous Thank you for sharing an experience from your time at Fall Leadership Assembly! | | | Fall Leadership Assembly Stories Do you have a story to share from Fall Leadership Assembly? We'd love to hear how the Lord was speaking to you, the connections you made, or the impact a session or seminar had for you. Share online at our website. | | | | 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. | | |  Renew: Anabaptist Sunday School Curriculum For the past several years, First Mennonite Church in Berne, IN has been publishing an Anabaptist Sunday School curriculum for adults called Renew, which is based on the International Lesson. Copies are available to all LMC congregations on a donation basis. Learn more by going to renewpublishing.org. | | 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 | | 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. | | 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. | | The Cost of Clutter for Aging Adults Studies show that clutter can adversely affect a person's health as they age. This article from Friends Life Care gives tips on how to limit clutter and remove it from your home. Friends Life Care and Landis Communities work together to provide Continuing Care at Home memberships throughout Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania. You can learn more at friendslifecare.org/landis. | | 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! | | | | | |