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Update and Informational Meeting
Monthly Monday Night Prayer Gathering
Effective immediately, the frequency of the Monday Night Prayer Gatherings has changed to monthly - the first Monday of every month. The time and location remain the same: 7:00 p.m. at the Lancaster Conference Office. All are welcome to join with others to pray for individual, congregational, conference, and denominational needs. Questions can be directed to Laura Stoner: 717-293-5246 ext. 100 or lstoner@lancasterconference.org Accepting Applications for the Global Delegate Role LAST CALL! Lancaster Mennonite Conference invites interested individuals to apply for the role of Global Delegate, representing Lancaster Conference in its relationships within the broader Anabaptist world. Applicants should be members of a Lancaster Mennonite Conference congregation, have experience in relating to Anabaptist churches outside of North America, be a skilled communicator, and be willing to teach/preach in cross-cultural settings. This is a part-time position. By November 5, applicants should send a cover letter describing their interest in the position and a resume to Laura Stoner (lstoner@lancasterconference.org or Lancaster Mennonite Conference, 2160 Lincoln Highway E. #5, Lancaster, PA 17602). |
LMC Agency Events & Information
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Giving Tuesday Follow the shopping of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with giving to EMM on Tuesday, December 2. Give to make Jesus known. Give early. Give together. Help make a big dent in EMM's end-of-year giving goal, all in one day! Give at emm.org/donate. |
 History and Life of Lancaster's Immigrant Mennonites Celebrate the diversity of Lancaster Mennonites on Monday, November 10, 7 p.m. at Mellinger Mennonite Church (1916 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, Pa.) through the history and diverse expressions of church life of the Karen immigrants from Burma and Thailand, Nepali speaking Bhutanese, and eastern African immigrants. Enjoy stories, music, and light refreshments. Flyer: http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/November10.pdf Historia y vida de los inmigrantes menonitas de Láncastero Celebra la diversidad entre los menonitas de Láncaster el lunes 10 de noviembre, 7 p.m. en la Iglesia Menonita de Mellinger (1916 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster, Pa.) a través de la historia y la expresión diversa en la vida congregacional de los inmigrantes Karen de Burma y Tailandia, Butaneses originales de Nepal, e inmigrantes de países del este de Africa. Goce de historias, música y comida leve. Preparing for Mennonite World Conference PA 2015 Prepare for PA 2015 by learning more about Mennonites in Latin America. Attend a book discussion on Sunday, November 23, 3:00-4:30 p.m. at Grantham Brethren in Christ Church. Emerson Lesher will lead the panel, who will talk about the Latin American volume in the Global Mennonite History Series, Mission and Migration. (You're welcome even if you haven't read the book!) Flyer: http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/MWC_Events.pdf |
Lancaster Mennonite School is hosting a variety of activities on the Lancaster Campus as part of its Fall Festival. On Friday, Nov. 14, Hess's pork roast is available from 2:30-8 p.m. and a free music event is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, features an FFA Country Breakfast, 3v3 Basketball Tournament, Iron Bridge 5K Run/Walk, a Nature Walk, and Benefit Dinner and Auction. Registration is now open for the basketball tournament, 5K Run/Walk, and dinner auction. Check www.lancastermennonite.org for more info about these events. Do you have space to host an international student this spring? Lancaster Mennonite School is expecting several new international students for second semester. We can help match you with local agencies that provide support for host parents. If you have interest in serving as a host parent, please contact Christy Horst at 717-509-4459 ext. 312 or horstcl@lancastermennonite.org. |
Landis Communities  The November meeting of the Lancaster County Parkinson's Support Group will feature a panel of family members of persons who have the disorder. The panel will participate in discussion on the topic, "Dealing with Parkinson's Disease in a Parent." The public meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 1:45 p.m. in the Westview Community Room at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. To follow will be refreshments and informal discussion. The monthly meetings are designed for education and support for persons diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and their families. For more information or to receive a brochure about the Lancaster County Parkinson's Support Group persons may make requests to: PO Box 251, East Petersburg, PA 17520 or 717-509-5494. Landis Homes is seeking volunteers to serve as Resident Escorts. They are needed to escort residents to physical therapy, hair salon, barber, activities (including Saturday mornings) and Sunday worship services. For more information, contact Landis Homes Volunteer Services: 717-509-5409 or sshirk@landishomes.org |
LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information
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Garden Spot Village Tables, chairs, a chandelier free to churches, camps, etc. chairs: 98 round tables: 4-48", 2-54" square tables: 5-48" brass chandelier: 48" wide by 44" tall Contact: 717-355-6000  
Saturday Evening Concert: Daphne Alderson & Norma Meyer November 15, 7:00 p.m., in the chapel The popular Saturday Evening Concert Series opens the 2014-2015 season with a special performance of "We Remember: A Concert to Celebrate the Inner Life of Anne Frank" by pianist Norma Meyer and lyric contralto Daphne Alderson. Join us for an evening of musical excellence. Free. Donations accepted. For information call 717-355-6000. |
Congregational Events & Information
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Renewal Services at Landis Valley Christian Fell. Sunday, November 16, 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 17, 7:00 p.m.
Speaker: Antonio Ulloa
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Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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Mennonite Women's Fall Fellowship Join Lancaster Conference Mennonite Women for their Fall Fellowship event on Friday, November, 7, 7:00 p.m. at |
Corinthian Plan Open Enrollment The Corinthian Plan, the Mennonite Church USA sponsored health care plan for pastors and church workers, will have open enrollment November 15, 2014 through February 15, 2015. MC USA congregations currently not participating in The Corinthian Plan may join during this time by going through the application process. Congregations can choose to apply for coverage during times of the year outside of open enrollment, but have to go through underwriting. For information on enrolling, contact Denise Henke (Denise.Henke@everence.com) or Duncan Smith (duncans@mennoniteusa.org). Contact Duncan Smith, TCP Director, with any comments or questions, at the e-mail listed previously or at 316-281-4255. |
Marriage Encounter Weekend for Pastors/Spouses An interdenominational Marriage Encounter "weekend" for just pastors and their spouse will take place January 22-24, 2015 in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Starting on Thursday evening and ending Saturday evening, this is perfect for pastors who need to be with their own congregation on Sunday morning. The weekend will be hosted by Mennonite & Brethren, Presbyterian, and United Methodist faiths. Visit www.marriageencounter.org or call 717-569-5676 for more information or to apply.
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The Material Resources Center in Ephrata, Pa. needs volunteers to assist with two major sewing projects through December 2014. The Mennonite World Conference (MWC) planning committee has commissioned the MRC to sew 10,000 registration bags in preparation for the upcoming Mennonite World Conference Assembly to be held in Harrisburg, Pa. in July 2015. Volunteers are also needed to assemble and sew MCC scarves for the MWC Assembly and other meetings and conferences throughout the year. Interested? Contact MRC: 717-733-2847 or EastCoastMRC@mcc.org
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Youth Opportunities at Mennonite World Conference Assembly (Pennsylvania 2015) Youth leaders: Please note the unique opportunities for youth next July 2015.
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Stewardship University 2015 |
Bus Transportation to Kansas City 2015 |
Parish Resource Center Opportunity |
Mennonite World Conference
World Fellowship Sunday Sunday, January 18, 2015
World Fellowship Sunday is an opportunity to remind our members that we belong to each other as sisters and brothers in God's household. Each local congregation belongs to a global community of faith that transcends language, nationality, and culture. We are here to support each other, to uphold those who are suffering and being persecuted, and to learn from each other. On this one Sunday each year we encourage each congregational member to become aware of our global Anabaptist family of faith, where we come together around Shared Convictions, a shared history, and shared ways of following Jesus.
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3rd Way Collective at Penn State University This fall marked the launch of "3rd Way Collective," a brand new student organization centered around cultivating peace, justice, and faith at Penn State University. After years of dreaming, University Mennonite Church (State College, PA) hired Ben Wideman as their new pastor for this on-campus group. UMC sees this as an opportunity and challenge to create something new at Penn State. The hope is that this is an organization that provides space for conversation and reflection that is built around a community engaged in building relationships, peacemaking, partnership, and reconciliation. If you know of students currently enrolled at Penn State University, Main Campus, who might have interest in this group, please forward this information to them.
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Promise Players Community Theater celebrates their 20 th season starting with the fall comedy , "Baggage Claim" by Don Bosley. Show times are November 7, 8, 13,14,15 at 7:30pm and November 8,9,14,15 at 2:30 pm. Performed at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Willow Street, PA 17584. All proceeds and donations benefit The Potter's House (www.transitiontocommunity.com). Reserve a general admission seat for a specific show at: www.promiseplayers.org or call 717-464-2050 M-F 8:30am-2:30pm. |
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