Fwd: LMC Updates: Hope for the Next Generation

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And other news and events from LMC and our resource partners.

View this email in your browser. LMC Updates Reflection on YouthCon '26 Isaac Eberly, from Eastside Church in Harrisonburg, VA, shares about the impact of YouthCon ’26 and how it has given him hope for the next generation to grow in and share their faith. The full video of his reflection can be found on our LMC website. Thank you Isaac for sharing! Do you or someone you know have a reflection from Assembly '26 or YouthCon '26? We'd love to hear! You can share by clicking the "Share Your Story" button below. Share Your Story Other LMC News EMM/LMC Monthly Virtual Prayer Gathering Monday, August 31, 2026: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EST   (Note: This gathering is usually held on the first Monday of each month. There will be no meeting on September 7 due to Labor Day in the USA.) 2026 Theme: Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Eph. 6:18) Focus: And lead us not into temptation Join brothers and sisters from around the world to pray for God's Kingdom to come and His will to be done! Called: Dare to Listen - Dare to Follow Come explore God's direction, timing, and preparation in your personal calling on October 2-3. Leaders will walk alongside each participant to provide resources and identify next steps. During this retreat sponsored by EMM and LMC, we will come together for worship, teaching, reflection, and tools for next steps. Registration fee includes four meals and one night of lodging. Learn more and register on Eventbrite. 5 Years of Renew! The Winter 2026-27 quarter edition marks 5 years for Renew. The team of writers, editors, graphic designer, proofreader, and administrator are dedicated to Renew's mission from its beginning in 2021 to provide adult Sunday school curriculum with an evangelical Anabaptist perspective to equip people to be the body of Christ for his glory. We want to glorify God because of what he has done for us in renewing our lives through the death of Jesus on the cross for our sins and by being victorious over death through Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. We recognize that we need daily renewal in his Word through the Holy Spirit to be the body of Christ for his glory. We praise God for how he has provided for and worked through Renew the past five years and how he will continue to provide for and work in the lives of those who use Renew in the future. Youth Rally at Alive Church Ephrata Alive Church Ephrata (510 Stevens Rd., Ephrata PA 17522) is hosting a youth rally on August 30th! The theme for the day is "Build Your Kingdom Here." Youth can expect tournaments and games, interactive breakouts, tasty food, worship, and a message from guest speaker Josh Lapp. For more information, check out the attached event flyer. This event is open to any and all youth! Join the Mission of LMC LMC is a Spirit-led movement to: • Make disciples of Jesus • Mobilize every member as a missionary • Multiply faith communities locally and beyond Donate 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.   From Our Resource Partners Kairos Course Fall 2026 Kairos is not strictly a “missions” course, but is an opportunity for all God’s people to be transformed and aligned with God’s heart for the nations. It uses a unique combination of facilitated introductions, reading, videos, group discussions, special activities, and prayer for unreached peoples. Kairos is one of several mobilization tools produced by Simply Mobilizing International, based in the Philippines but active in over 100 countries around the world. Visit emm.org/kairos to register for the course. The registration fee is $125 per person but if you are active in an LMC congregation, EMM offers a reduced cost of $95 per person. For questions, please contact Krista Martin. Soy Candle-Making Workshop On September 17, Friendship Community and Sage and Strength Candle Co will host a candle-making workshop at the Heart Gallery & Market (118 N. Water St. #102, Lancaster, PA). Doors will open at 6 p.m., with the class starting at 6:30. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about candle-making and will create their own 8 oz soy candle. No experience needed; dinner included. Cost is $40 per person. Register by emailing rachel.kreider1023@gmail.com. Bookworm Frolic Mennonite Life is hosting its annual bookworm frolic August 27 through August 29. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 27th and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 28th and 29th. Browse tens of thousands of books across popular categories such as history, biography, children's books, fiction, and more. 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Fwd: Mennonite Life News & Events

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Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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News & Events August 24, 2026 EVENTS RESEARCH VISIT MEMBERSHIP DONATE 45th Annual Bookworm Frolic This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Bookworm Frolic! The 2026 Bookworm Frolic takes place THIS Thursday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Mennonite Life (2215 Millstream Rd. Lancaster, Pa 17602) Hours are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. Browse tens of thousands of books across popular categories such as history, biography, children’s, fiction, religious, Christian fiction, and more. See details at mennonitelife.org/events. Maize and Snitz Fall Fest Maize & Snitz Fest returns Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. to the 1719 Museum! The festival brings Lancaster County’s early Indigenous and European cultures to life with historical demonstrations, local vendors, and tours of the Herr House and Lancaster Longhouse. At Maize & Snitz Fest, artisans showcase traditional crafts originating from Europe and the Indigenous Peoples of the Eastern Woodlands. These crafts—including apple butter making, blacksmithing, beadwork, and music—have shaped Lancaster County’s history and now tell its story. Mennonite Life is Hiring Mennonite Life is hiring a full-time Retail Manager to manage retail inventory, analyze customer behavior, manage and sort book donations and consignments, and organize retail-related events, including book auctions and the large annual used book sale. The Retail Manager works across all sites to ensure seamless profitable retail environments and marketing strategies. See the details at https://mennonitelife.org/about/employment/. View as Webpage 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: Andrew Mashas Storyteller: Communications & Content Creation 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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