"I feel like I have been part of LMC forever. I served for thirty-years as a Bishop, and the life of the conference has also been my life. LMC is living out the vision from 2010, 'We See Life,' and the recent Leadership Assembly was the full fulfillment of that vision.
While I could share many life-changing experiences, one in particular radically spoke to me. At a recent monthly LMC prayer gathering, the Lord prophetically intervened. This prayer gathering had a focus on how we can be a conference with promise for the younger generation.
That night, to commemorate the deep experience that included many youth, we ended our time with communion. After communion, the leftover grape juice was 150% more than what we had started with. We received the prophetic picture that Christ's blood is more than enough to cover and empower the church into the next generation. He is continuing to live out and fulfill this promise."
~ Lloyd Hoover
Retired Bishop, served the Groffdale District for 30 years
Thank you for sharing your story Lloyd! | | | 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. | | |  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 | | 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. | | Affordable Senior Housing in Reading, PA Landis Quality Living, part of Landis Communities, is pleased to announce the award of 17 million dollars in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit funding to support the creation of 46 new apartments in downtown Reading, PA. This is being done in conjunction with HDC MidAtlantic, a rural-based community with 36 apartments in New Holland, PA. Work will begin in 2026, and the expected occupancy date will be early 2028. More information found at landiscommunities.org/news/2025/10/09/reading/. | | 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! | | | | | |
