Blue Ridge District Bishop Installation Service
On Sunday, September 27, the Blue Ridge District held an Installation Service for their Bishops, Peter Eberly and Jason Rhodes-Showalter. Peter and Jason had previously been serving as interim bishops for the Blue Ridge District.
The service, hosted at Enciende Una Luz in Harrisonburg, VA, was an inspiring time of worship and fellowship. Nearly all the churches in the Blue Ridge district were represented at the installation.
During the service, Executive Bishops Keith Blank and Marcia Mylin prayed over and anointed Peter and his wife Natalie and Jason and his wife Carmen. Peter noted how special and meaningful it was that Natalie and Carmen were included into the service in this way. Peter and Jason also served ice cream sundaes and banana splits to everyone present.
Please join us in continuing to pray for Peter and Jason, their families, and their leadership! |
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Registration is live for Missions and Service Festival!
You are invited to register for the Missions and Service Festival on Saturday, October 24, 9am–7pm at Neffsville Mennonite Church. Kids, youth, and adults are welcome to a day of activities, workshops, worship, food, and more! To register, click here. For a printable flyer, click here. For a detailed description of workshops, click here. MCC, MDS, MMN, EMM, and other organizations, with support from ACC, LMC Churches, and Mosaic Mennonite Conference welcome you! With gratitude, Rolando Santiago on behalf of the interconference, interagency, and intercongregational planning committee. |
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BE:Longing High School Fall Retreat – South Central District
A weekend for high school students to chase Jesus, discover their gifts and purpose, and find community.
High School is a time of asking deep questions like, "Who Am I?" "Where is my place in the world?" and "Can I make a difference?" During Be:Longing, we will discover together what Scripture has to say in answer to these questions. We will worship, dive into Scripture, eat good food, and have lots of fun!
When: 12 p.m. on November 7 to 5 p.m. on November 8, 2026
Where: Journey@South Hutch (808 S Poplar, South Hutchinson, KS 67505)
Cost: $30/person
Accommodations will be in the lovely and comfortable Journey Mennonite Sunday School Classrooms. A detailed schedule, packing list, and other details will be emailed around 2 weeks before Be:Longing. For questions, contact Jesse at jesseb@journeymennonite.org. |
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Youth Worship and Prayer NightIf you're in the Southeast PA region, join local youth for a Worship and Prayer Night on Sunday, November 1 at Weaverland Church. Worship will be led by the band who led at YouthCon '26! Doors open at 5 p.m. for games, pizza, and specialty drinks. Worship and prayer start at 6:30 p.m.
Youth won't want to miss this evening of worship, testimonies, Scripture, prayer, and hanging out with friends. Register yourself and/or your youth group HERE. Thank you Weaverland for hosting this regional, LMC event!
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Invitation to a Learning Journey to Palestine & IsraelOur Palestinian Christian brothers and sisters invite us to "come and see." An informational Zoom meeting, to help you discern your participation (or not), is being planned for anyone interested in participating in this "Learning Journey" sometime in 2027. The Learning Journey would be led by Jonathan Bornman, who led a similar learning journey with a group of young adults in May 2026.
This trip is planned with a posture of prayer, listening to God, and listening to and relating with people who live in this land where there has been so much turmoil. Our Zoom meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4 at 9:30 AM ET. If you are interested in learning more, email Tom Eshleman (teshleman@lmcchurches.org) for the Zoom link.
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Pastoral Respite Program at Silver Bay
Silver Bay YMCA is pleased to offer respite for those who serve in ministry at the Spiritual Life Center at Silver Bay. Ministers and their families are invited for a complimentary retreat on the beautiful shores of Lake George.
There are still rooms available for the fall and winter season. The listed dates are ones that are currently available, which are subject to change as they fill.
Singles or Couples: September 20–22, 23–26, 25–October 6, October 4–7, 18–23, 25–28, 31–November 26, November 30–December 22, January 5–June 15.
Families: September 18–21, October 21–28, November 3–5, November 8–26, November 30–December 22, January 5–March 7, March 10–May 10, May 16–27, May 31–June 3, June 7–10, June 12–15
Apply for the Pastoral Respite Program by filling out this PDF and emailing or mailing it.
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Marketplace Matters - A Ministry of Weaverland ChurchJoin David Ashcraft, President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network, on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 a.m. for a leadership breakfast. This breakfast will be held at Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl, PA. David will share about his leadership journey. The mission of Marketplace Matters, a ministry of Weaverland Church, is Energizing business leaders to impact their marketplace for Christ. Cost is $20 (includes breakfast). For more information or to register, use the QR code or go to wmc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3636420.
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Come to the Table Retreat
Are you a young adult in southeast-PA? Consider signing up for the Come To The Table retreat January 15–17, 2027. The retreat will be held at Camp Hebron (957 Camp Hebron Rd., Halifax, PA). If you pay before Thanksgiving, cost is only $150; cost increases to $180 after Thanksgiving.
For more info and to register, visit mxgrfx.wixsite.com/cttt. |
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LMC is a Spirit-led movement to:
• Make disciples of Jesus
• Mobilize every member as a missionary
• Multiply faith communities locally and beyond
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Share Your Story
Everyone has a story. We'd love to hear how the Lord is speaking to you, how the Spirit is at work in your congregation, or how you're experiencing life transformation. Share your story online at our website. |
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From Our Resource Partners |
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EMM Banquets
EMM is hosting three Vision and Fundraising Banquets: November 12, December 3, and February 17. Banquets will be hosted in Lancaster, Lititz, and Sarasota, FL, respectively.
During these banquets, partners will celebrate the doors God is opening around the world, hear stories of his faithfulness, and discover how you can continue to partner with EMM through prayer, participation, giving, or going. For more information, visit emm.org/events/. |
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No Longer Alone Support Group
The monthly meetings of the No Longer Alone Support Group provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. The next meeting will be on Sunday, October 25, 3:00–5:00 p.m., in the Crossings Meeting Room at Landis Homes (1001 E Oregon Road, Lititz PA 17543).
The guest speaker for October will be Whitney Miller, LAPC (In Progress). Her presentation “Sharing on Experience of Living with Depression” will be followed by a time of sharing. To receive a monthly reminder of these meetings, call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org. |
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Concert in the Orchard
On October 16 at 4:30 p.m., enjoy a concert in the orchard benefitting Mennonite Life. There will be an update on Mennonite Life as well as an opportunity to explore American history at the 1719 Museum. Hear from board members and the new Executive Director as they review the highlights of 2026, look forward to furthering the community-oriented mission in the future, and offer gratitude for those who have supported them so far.
Proceeds from this event enable Mennonite Life to continue to offer educational programming across three sites and to work to make the sites more accessible to all guests. The evening will feature live music from two local groups, Change of Plans and Heading Home. Adults are $25, youth (ages 6-16) are $10, and five and under are free. For more information or to buy tickets, go to mennonitelife.org/event/concert-in-the-orchard/. |
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