UPDATES These bi-weekly UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of events and information taking place in LMC, agencies, fraternal organizations, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful.
| | LMC Office Events & Information | | At Petra Church | 565 Airport Road, New Holland PA This event is for the whole family! Children's corner, Youth Rally, Sessions, Plenary, welcome and introduction to new congregations, State of the Movement address, and more! To register children, HERE To register youth/youth groups, HERE For a more detail schedule click HERE, For the sessions click HERE. For Lodging Options near Lancaster, press HERE | | | En la Iglesia de Petra | 565 Airport Road, New Holland PA ¡Este evento es para toda la familia! Rincón de los niños, Reunión de jóvenes, sesiones, plenarias, bienvenida y presentación de nuevas congregaciones, discurso sobre el Estado del movimiento de LMC, ¡y más! Para inscribir a los niños, AQUÍ Para inscribir jóvenes/grupos juveniles, AQUÍ Para el horario más detallado haga clic AQUÍ, Para las sesiones haga clic AQUÍ. Para opciones de alojamiento cerca de Lancaster, presione AQUÍ
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NOTA: Recuerde que para traducir la página WEB al español necesita tocar el boton que dice TRANSLATE que esta en la esquina inferior derecha. Escoger la banderita de españa (roja, amarilla, roja) | |  Opening part-time position The LMC office is accepting applications for a part-time administrative assistant whose primary role will be event planning. The ideal candidate will be a committed follower of Jesus with a desire to serve His Church and advance His mission in the world. This person will be able to work as part of the LMC staff team. They will have strong organizational skills, being able to relate to and communicate with people from different cultures. The ideal candidate will be strong in following through with tasks and responding promptly to emails. A minimum of a high school education is required.
For more information, please contact Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches.org or call 717.293.5246 x114. Resumes and cover letters can be submitted to this same email address. Job Description HERE | | | Volunteers Needed
Do you love to meet people and greet them with a smile? Volunteering part-time at EMM's receptionist desk provides that great opportunity. Contact Sherrie Ober at 717-898-2251 ext. 269 for details. | | LMC Churches Events & Information | | An opportunity to help the Kenya Mennonite Church  Many of you have heard of Meserete Kristos Church's college and the good work it does in Ethiopia. And many have heard of the Tanzanian Mennonite Church's Mennonite Theological College of East Africa (MTCEA) and its long history of service in theological education. Now I would like to make you aware of the college of the Kenya Mennonite Church - Mennonite, Anabaptist Theological College (MATCO). I was privileged to be able to teach in this school in August and was impressed with what they are accomplishing. They do however need some help. I would highlight these two needs: - Books for their theological library. If you are a retiring pastor or church leader they could use your Bible, church history, ministry, and theology books. Classes are taught in English and so English language books are welcome.
- Scholarships for students. MATCO works on a very limited budget and most students cannot pay the full cost of tuition. It only takes $452 (U.S. dollars) to put a student through a year of the three-year program.
If individuals or congregations would like to help, this would be greatly appreciated. All funds will be given through EMM.
If you or your congregation would be interested in helping MATCO, please contact William Higgins at william.higgins@snapmail.net. | | You're invited to the 2023 New Person Ministries banquet
Wednesday March 15 | 6:00 - 8:30pm
Shady Maple Smorgasbord
129 Toddy Dr, East Earl, PA 17519
A lot has happened in the past year and we are excited to share where we feel God is leading for 2023 and beyond. Come fellowship with us and listen to testimonies of where God is at work. We hope you can join us at this year's banquet!
Reserve your tickets at: bit.ly/NPMbanquet23 | | LMC resource partner organization Events & Information | |  Do you love to meet people and greet them with a smile? Volunteering part-time at EMM's receptionist desk provides that great opportunity. Contact Sherrie Ober at 717-898-2251 ext. 269 for details. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
March 4 to April 4 Kairos is a nine-session interactive study of the Purpose and Plan of God for His people and His world from Genesis to Revelation. Kairos is for all Christians at any point in their journey with God. It is not a "missions" course. It is an opportunity for all God's people to have their worldview transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. He has called us all to play a part in His mission, and there are many different roles to fill. Register by February 27.
The registration fee ($125) covers materials, refreshments, and lunches. For questions, please contact Krista Martin.
Course Schedule
Saturday, March 4 | 8am-3pm in-person
Tuesdays, March 7, 14, & 21 | 6:30-9pm in-person
Saturday, March 25 | 8am-4:30pm in-person
Tuesday, March 28 | 6:30-9pm in-person
Tuesday, April 4 | 6-9:30pm in-person
REGISTER HERE | | Ready to grow in your relationship with God?
Learn more about discipleship training and mission outreach opportunities for young adults at emm.org/advance. | | | Join K-Teams Staff for an opportunity to lead by example, grow in your relationship with God, and share His love with those around you!
Two locations Lebanon & Lancaster | | |   Friendship Community 5K Run, Walk & Wheel for Capabilities | Registration is Now Open! Saturday, May 13, 2023 Impacting the World with Capabilities Friendship Community is a Christian ministry cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties of south-central Pennsylvania since 1972, ... 51 years! | | | | | 20th Annual Art Benefit Auction
March 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Please SAVE THE DATE for Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio's 20th Annual Art Benefit Auction! More details to come so please check back!
Friendship Community | | 
Landis Communities offers a Speakers Resource Listing to serve church and community groups. Team members are available at no cost to present in worship services, Sunday School classes and other settings. Resourcing can happen in person or via Zoom. Subjects include Living Options for those who are Aging, Providing Care at Home, Memory Loss, Doing Church in an Aging Society, Financial Planning for Retirement, Environmental Care in Retirement Communities, Church History and Aging, and Spiritual Life and Aging. Please contact Larry Guengerich, Director of Communications & Engagement, at LGuengerich@Landis.org or call (717) 381-3526.
Landis Communities is happy to help support this new event held on April 22. We will be part of the presentations that day sharing about the ways we are striving to be good stewards of God's creation. Come celebrate Earth Day with this time of learning. https://regenall.org/2023climatesummit/
 Landis at Home now works with clients and families to handle many tasks requiring extra help or being overwhelmed. - Closet changeovers
- Indoor/outdoor décor
- Flower bed assistance
- Downsizing or decluttering needs
- Home organization
- Packing/Unpacking belongings in preparation for moves
- Cleaning out accommodations
- Home staging
- Designing layout of new space
This service is available to those living in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Please call Landis at Home at 717-366-8613 in inquire about this service for yourself or someone you know! | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
EVENTS
 Beginning your Genealogical Search If you have wanted to know more about your family tree but are uncertain where to begin, this event is for you! Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker and Research Assistant Donna Stoltzfus share tips and tools to help you to research and discover your family tree on Monday, February 27 at 7:00 pm in the Chapel at Garden Spot Village. This event is complimentary. No RSVP required.
Rare & Used Book Auction We curate books you'll love and offer them for sale during our periodic book auctions. Join us in the Community Room on Friday, March 10 at 6:30 pm for our next Rare & Used Book Auction. The auction is held in-person but you can also bid on books online. For more information or to download the Auction list, visit mennonitelife.org/events.
Book Club with the Author: Fooling with the Amish Join Dirk Eitzen, author of Fooling with the Amish: Amish Mafia, Entertaining Fakery, and the Evolution of Reality TV, in a discussion about the book on March 30 at 6:30 pm. Eitzen examines why reality television continues to captivate audiences despite its fakery and sensationalism by looking at Amish Mafia, which debuted on the Discovery Channel in 2012. Join either in-person or via Zoom. Visit mennonitelife.org/events.
Share an article for the Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage journal Do you have a family story that demonstrates what it has meant to be a Mennonite? Consider sharing your family story with Mennonite Life for consideration in Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage, a quarterly journal covering history, culture, religious thought and family histories of Amish and Mennonite-related groups originating in Pennsylvania. Send your idea or story to pmh@mennonitelife.org for consideration.
More info at Mennonite Life | | Registration cost $35. Includes both workshops, any course materials, refreshments, and lunch. A $10 discount is available for Early Bird registration:
Pay $25 when you register before Feb. 9, 2023. Pastors and spouses register for free. Questions? Contact Lynette Morales at lynette.morales@everence.com or 717-394-0769. | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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Rare & Used Book Auction
Plain Living Series 1: Weaverland Mennonite-300 Years of Growth, Division, and Faithfulness