Fwd: Mennonite Life News & Events

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From: Mennonite Life <storyteller@mennonitelife.ccsend.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Subject: Mennonite Life News & Events
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News & Events April 7, 2025 EVENTS RESEARCH VISIT MEMBERSHIP DONATE Registration is open! Discovery Days at the 1719 Museum: Celebrating Culture through Craftsmanship June 9–16 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Throughout this week-long day camp for youth age 11–15, participants will explore the 17th and 18th-century cultures of the Indigenous Susquehannock-Conestoga people and immigrant Swiss-German Mennonites of Lancaster. Camp registration includes three hours of daily guided instruction, activities, and supervised breaks at the 1719 Museum. Camp cost is $150/participant. All participants must be registered by Friday, May 23. See more information and registration details at mennonitelife.org/events. Exhibit—'They Went Out from Us': Zwingli and the Radical Reformation Mennonite Life joins a global faith community in commemorating the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism in 2025, and offers a limited-time exhibit titled 'They Went Out from Us': Zwingli and the Radical Reformation. The exhibit will be on display in the Mennonite Life Library Tuesday, May 6 through Friday, June 6. Curated by Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker, the exhibit features three 16th-century imprints of Swiss reformer Ulrich Zwingli's writing from Mennonite Life's rare book collection. These artifacts illuminate Zwingli's encounters with the budding Anabaptist movement, including his relationships with Conrad Grebel and Christoph Froschauer.  50th Anniversary Community Celebration of the Biblical Tabernacle Experience Join us for a celebration of the Biblical Tabernacle Experience's 50th anniversary on Saturday, May 10, 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center. The Community Celebration will feature $5 walk-in showings of the Biblical Tabernacle Experience, a kids' scavenger hunt, a historical timeline telling the story of the tabernacle, and new merchandise. A sandwich and pretzel truck will be on site for the event. Find more details at mennonitelife.org/events. Online Exhibit: Pincushions Explore our first online exhibit at mennonitelife.org/learn. The interactive online exhibit includes close-up photos and detailed information about dozens of pincushions in the Mennonite Life collection, as well as a recorded presentation from Curator Emily Immel. View the exhibit here.  Starting May 6, 'They Went Out from Us': Zwingli and the Radical Reformation will be available as a online exhibit. If you would like to change your contact information or add an email to this list, please reply to storyteller@mennonitelife.org to inform us of these changes. Contact: Abby Hershberger Storyteller: Digital & Communications storyteller@mennonitelife.org 717 393 9745 Terms of Service Privacy Policy Unsubscribe © Mennonite Life  2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602-1499

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Fwd: God is moving in Pennsylvania...

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From: Lisa Hosler, Align Life Ministries <info@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Subject: God is moving in Pennsylvania...
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Here's how YOU are making a difference!

Greetings! As Christians in Pennsylvania, it's important for us to stay mindful of abortion data. The latest statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Health are both sobering and motivating. In 2023, there were 35,412 abortions performed in PA, averaging a heartbreaking 97 babies aborted each day. That is a 1.6% increase over the previous year. Locally, the numbers are even more alarming: Lancaster County residents who had abortions rose by 31%, from 680 to 888.  195 residents of Lebanon County chose abortion, marking a 12% increase. These increases took place during the first full year of Planned Parenthood reopening in Lancaster City. The use of the abortion pill accounts for 56% of all abortions in our state, which amounts to nearly 20,000 preborn babies lost — 10 weeks old or younger — in 2023. We mourn the precious lives lost and the harm inflicted on families and communities. But our hope in God remains strong! We see Him moving powerfully through Align and others to reach people for life. SUPPORT LIFE Last year, through God's grace — and your gracious gifts: 🙏 Nearly 100 women vulnerable to abortion chose LIFE for their babies. 🙏 21 clients prayed a prayer of salvation. 🙏 Over 100 faithful client advocates equipped more than 1,000 young mothers and fathers with parenting education and the gospel. 🙏 Roughly 30% of those clients were young dads stepping up to lead their families in life-giving ways. The future is bright because God is making all things new. And we are pressing onward for the gospel and life! In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President DONATE

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Fwd: Reminder: It's time to Move!

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From: Lisa Hosler, Align Life Ministries <info@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Reminder: It's time to Move!
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Help more women like Jen choose life...

Greetings! Jen came to us pregnant and planning to take the Abortion Pill. She was an atheist and wasn't open to other options. Yet, she reached out to us…  Our director asked, "Would you like to see your baby's development at this point in your pregnancy?" Jen nodded, and when she saw the beautiful images of her developing child, everything changed. "I can't have an abortion," Jen said. "But I'll need lots of help." Our director shared all the ways we could walk alongside her, and then asked, "Can I pray for you?" Jen readily agreed. She left her appointment that day with hope in her heart and a firm commitment to carry to term. This powerful transformation is just one example of how Align Life Ministries is championing life and spreading God's love. Move for Life 2025 plays a vital role in making stories like Jen's possible. And we need your help! Here's how: 1. Share the Move for Life promotional video and/or a client testimonial. 2. Spread the word through your church's newsletter, bulletins, and social media. 3. Encourage your congregation to register and help us raise funds – Whether they walk or run, every step taken supports our mission to provide pregnancy services, abortion recovery support, and parenting education. Get all the event details here, and reach out to Erica Allgyer with questions: eallgyer@alignlifeministries.org 717.274.5128 x 315 Thank you for helping us promote this event. Together, we can continue to make an eternal difference in the lives of those we serve. In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President DONATE

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Fwd: LMC News: "We don't do anything, this is all God."

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From: LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Subject: LMC News: "We don't do anything, this is all God."
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

A story from Mountville Mennonite Church and upcoming events you don't want to miss.

View this email in your browser. LMC Updates "We don't do anything, this is all God." In this video story, Dale Ebersole and Mark Mummert from Mountville Mennonite Church share two stories of the Lord's healing power.  On two occasions Dale experienced injuries/pain and sought the prayers of his church community. Mark, who has had some training in healing prayer, was one who prayed for Dale both times. And each time, Dale found healing from the pains he was struggling with. Dale and Mark both credit this healing to the power of Jesus, giving the glory to Him! Listen to their full story by clicking on the video above. Thank you Brittany Stipe and Mountville Mennonite Church for sharing this story. 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 LMC, we'd love to hear it! Share online at our website. Share Your Story Save the Date – Fall Leadership Assembly We are working hard to plan and prepare for our Fall Leadership Assembly held on September 24–27. Sept. 24–25 will be a two-day APEST resourcing event, and the 26–27 will include local tours celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism and a Saturday leadership assembly with a plenary speaker and breakout workshops. We will NOT be hosting a Spring Leadership Assembly this year. Registration coming soon. If you have any questions, please email information@lmcchurches.org. Survey for Mennonite World Conference Nyah Tinsley, LMC's Young Anabaptist delegate to the Mennonite World Conference, is welcoming more responses to her youth/young adult survey. Please forward this survey to the young people (13–30) in your LMC congregations. And please join us in praying for Nyah as she prepares to travel to Germany and Switzerland in May. English: https://forms.gle/8o7r9xYTeenM1XA26 Spanish: https://forms.gle/RouUDRSis1grVrL79 Rissers Mennonite Church – 250th Anniversary Rissers Mennonite Church is celebrating 250-years of history this summer, June 14–15. The two days will include a bus tour, worship, and sessions shared by keynote speakers Lloyd M. Weiler and Steven M. Nolt. Find more information about this event on this attached document. Rosedale Chorale Visiting LMC Churches The Rosedale Chorale, from Rosedale Bible College (RBC), will be performing at several LMC churches over the next few weeks. Directed by Ken Miller, the choir will lead a choral worship service using compositions from the classics to contemporary. This concert is free and open to the public. See their full list of tour dates at their website. Tour stops at LMC congregations include: First Mennonite Church in Berne, IN on April 6 Groffdale Mennonite Church in Leola, PA on April 13 Millport Mennonite Church in Leola, PA on April 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 continue ministering alongside you. Donate From Our Resource Partners Apply to Advance Are you or do you know a young adult who may benefit from Advance? EMM's gap-year experience is open for applications! Participants will receive hands-on, cross-cultural discipleship training in Lancaster, PA before serving on an outreach team in one of EMM's priority regions around the world. Learn more about Advance by going to emm.org/opportunities/advance. Call for Volunteers Friendship Community is looking for volunteers! Volunteers help Friendship Community accomplish their mission of empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. To learn more or sign up to volunteer, contact their development team at 717-656-2466 or email development@friendshipcommunity.net. Online Exhibit: Pincushions Mennonite Life presents its first online exhibit! This interactive, online exhibit includes close-up photos and detailed information about dozens of pincushions in the Mennonite Life collection, as well as a recorded presentation from Curator Emily Immel. View the exhibit at mennonitelife.org/learn. Presentation on Addiction & Older Adults On May 14 at 1:30 p.m., Landis Communities is hosting Dr. Ming Wang for a presentation on addiction in older adults and how we can support them on the path to healing. This presentation is sponsored by Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning at Landis Communities. Register by April 15 by calling 717-381-3577 or go to thepathwaysinstitute.org/lancaster-county. ¿Quieres recibir las Noticias de LMC en Español? ¿Quieres recibir Noticias de LMC en español? ¡Haga clic aquí para registrarse! Suscribirse Copyright © 2025 LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches Our mailing address is: LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches 450 N Prince Street (Office) PO Box 1635 (Mail) Lancaster, PA 17608 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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