Fwd: Bulletin items for April 5 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

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From: Communications Director <communications@lmhs.org>
Date: Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 7:47 AM
Subject: Bulletin items for April 5 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
To: Joel Nofziger <communications@lmhs.org>

Message for bulletin editor:

Dear bulletin editor,
Thank you for including the following announcements in your congregation's Sunday bulletin, newsletters or e-mail groups.  Also, if at all possible, please post the attached event posters on your church's bulletin boards.

Mensaje al editor del boletín dominical:

Estimado editor del boletín,
Gracias por incluir los siguientes anuncios en el boletín dominical ó semanal, o en sus mensajes a grupos de su iglesia con correos electrónicos.  También, si es posible, le pedimos que ponga los afiches adjuntos para los eventos en algún lugar prominente en su iglesia.

English Version

• Annual Banquet—Come hear Nancy Heisey, former president of Mennonite World Conference, speak on the topic "Does Mennonite World Conference Unify All Anabaptists?" at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society's Annual Banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Yoder's Restaurant and Banquet Facility. Tickets are available for $25 at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745.
  
• Family History Conference—"Celebrities and Cellmates:" This year's Lancaster Family History Conference focuses on finding that famous or infamous ancestor, with a keynote address by D. Joshua Taylor of the Genealogy Roadshow. There are also numerous workshops for the beginner or advanced genealogist. The conference takes place of April 24 and 25 at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center. For more information and to register, visit lmhs.org or call the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at (717) 393-9745.
  
• Of dioramas, Nobel prizes, and Mennonites—Sample the artistic, literary, and historical heritage of southeastern Pennsylvania with this field trip by the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society (LMHS).  Learn about dioramas of Abner and Aaron Zook, view the largest collection of fraktur in any Mennonite museum, and enjoy the home of Nobel Prize in Literature winner Pearl S. Buck. The tour takes place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 2, starting and returning at LMHS.  Tickets cost $84 for members and $95 for nonmembers; register by calling the Society at (717) 393-9745 or by visiting lmhs.org.
  
• MWC Africa Celebration—Discover the history and life of African Anabaptists at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 4 at Manor Brethren in Christ Church, 530 Central Manor Rd, Lancaster, Pa. Enjoy a panel discussion on Kenyan and Ethiopian Mennonites, and Zambian and Zimbabwean Brethren in Christ.  There will be a sampling of African music and Ethiopian desserts in this free event to prepare for Mennonite World Conference (MWC) Assembly, PA 2015.
  

Spanish Version

• Banquete Anual—Ven y escucha a Nancy Heisey, ex–presidente de la Conferencia Mundial Menonita, hablar sobre el tópico "¿Únifica a todos los anabautistas la Conferencia Mundial Menonita?" en el banquete anual que se celebrará a las 6 p.m. el sábado, 11 de abril, en Yoder's Restaurant and Banquet Facility.  Boletos se pueden obtener por $25 en lmhs.org o llamando al 717-393-9745.
  
• Conferencia Genealógica—"Celebridades y presos:"  La Conferencia Genealógica de Láncaster enfoca este año en descubrir antepasados famosos o infames, con un discurso de apertura presentado por D. Joshua Taylor del programa televisado "Genealogy Roadshow."  También habrá numerosos talleres para los genealogistas principiantes o avanzados.  La conferencia se llevará a cabo del 24 al 25 de abril en el Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center.  Para más información y para inscribirse, visite a lmhs.org o llame a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster al (717) 393-9745.
  
• Sobre dioramas, premios Nobel, y los menonitas—Absorbe la herencia artística, literaria e histórica del sureste de Pensilvania en esta gira auspiciada por la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster (SHML).  Aprenda sobre las pinturas en forma de diorama de Abner y Aarón Zook, vea la colección más grande del arte de fraktur en cualquier museo menonita, y disfrute de una visita al hogar de Pearl S. Buck ganadora del Premio Nobel en Literatura.  La gira se escenificará de 8 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. el sábado 2 de mayo, comenzando y terminando en la SHML.  Boletos cuestan $84 para miembros y $95 para no-miembros.  Inscríbase llamando al (717) 393-9745 o visitando a lmhs.org.
  
• Celebración de Africa del CMM—Descubra la historia y vida de los anabautistas de Africa a las 7:00 pm el lunes 4 de mayo en Manor Brethren in Christ Church, 530 Central Manor Rd, Lancaster, Pa.  Disfrute de un panel que discutirá a los menonitas de Kenya y Etiopía, y los hermanos en Cristo de Zambia y Zimbabwe.  Habrá una muestra de música africana y postres etíopes en este evento gratuito en preparación para la Asamblea de la Conferencia Mundial Menonita (CMM), PA 2015.
  

Joel Nofziger

Director of Communications

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

www.lmhs.org
www.facebook.com/lmhs.org
Lancaster Roots
www.lancasterroots.org
2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster PA 17602
717 393 9745

Fwd: Upcoming CWS Events

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From: "CWS Lancaster" <sponsorlanc@cwslancaster.org>
Date: Mar 27, 2015 3:17 PM
Subject: Upcoming CWS Events
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Web Version Join us on Monday Night! Spark Brass, a local brass ensemble, is holding a benefit concert to raise money for their educational outreach programs and for Church World Service's refugee program at Tellus360 on Monday March 30th, 7pm. Admission is by donation ($20 suggested or pay what you can). Click here for more information about Spark Brass. Click here to check out the Facebook event page. RSVP and bring your friends to start the week in good company!  CWS Lancaster invites you to Save the Date of Thursday, May 7th for our annual Community Appreciation Breakfast. This breakfast will be a time where we thank the Lancaster community for the many ways that you have assisted refugees and other displaced persons throughout the past year. We will start the morning with a buffet breakfast followed by a brief program. This year, our speaker will be Karen Williams, author of the children's book, Four Feet, Two Sandals. In this touching story, ten-year-olds Lina and Feroza meet at a refugee camp in Pakistan. They become fast friends as they share one pair of sandals between the two of them. Karen was inspired to write the picture book when a friend came to her with the story of a refugee girl in the United States who wanted to know why there were no books about children like her.            CWS Lancaster Immigration and Refugee Program 308 East King Street Lancaster, PA 17602 Media contacts or other information: Sheila Mastropietro, Director CWS Lancaster, smastropietro@cwsglobal.org cwsglobal.org  •  cwslancaster.org  •  donate now remove me from this list

Fwd: Bulletin Items for March 29 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

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From: "Communications Director" <communications@lmhs.org>
Date: Mar 23, 2015 10:49 AM
Subject: Bulletin Items for March 29 from the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
To: "Joel Nofziger" <communications@lmhs.org>
Cc:

Message for bulletin editor:

Dear bulletin editor,
Thank you for including the following announcements in your congregation's Sunday bulletin, newsletters or e-mail groups.

Mensaje al editor del boletín dominical:

Estimado editor del boletín,
Gracias por incluir los siguientes anuncios en el boletín dominical ó semanal, o en sus mensajes a grupos de su iglesia con correos electrónicos. 

English Version

• Annual Banquet—Come hear Nancy Heisey, former president of Mennonite World Conference, speak on the topic "Does Mennonite World Conference Unify All Anabaptists?" at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society's Annual Banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Yoder's Restaurant and Banquet Facility. Tickets are available for $25 at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745.
• Family History Conference—"Celebrities and Cellmates:" This year's Lancaster Family History Conference focuses on finding that famous or infamous ancestor, with a keynote address by D. Joshua Taylor of the Genealogy Roadshow. There are also numerous workshops for the beginner or advanced genealogist. The conference takes place of April 24 and 25 at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center. For more information and to register, visit lmhs.org or call the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at (717) 393-9745.
  
• Of dioramas, Nobel prizes, and Mennonites—Sample the artistic, literary, and historical heritage of southeastern Pennsylvania with this field trip by the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society (LMHS).  Learn about dioramas of Abner and Aaron Zook, view the largest collection of fraktur in any Mennonite museum, and enjoy the home of Nobel Prize in Literature winner Pearl S. Buck. The tour takes place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 2, starting and returning at LMHS.  Tickets cost $84 for members and $95 for nonmembers; register by calling the Society at (717) 393-9745 or by visiting lmhs.org.
  

Spanish Version

• Banquete Anual—Ven y escucha a Nancy Heisey, ex–presidente de la Conferencia Mundial Menonita, hablar sobre el tópico "¿Únifica a todos los anabautistas la Conferencia Mundial Menonita?" en el banquete anual que se celebrará a las 6 p.m. el sábado, 11 de abril, en Yoder's Restaurant and Banquet Facility.  Boletos se pueden obtener por $25 en lmhs.org o llamando al 717-393-9745.
• Conferencia Genealógica—"Celebridades y presos:"  La Conferencia Genealógica de Láncaster enfoca este año en descubrir antepasados famosos o infames, con un discurso de apertura presentado por D. Joshua Taylor del programa televisado "Genealogy Roadshow."  También habrá numerosos talleres para los genealogistas principiantes o avanzados.  La conferencia se llevará a cabo del 24 al 25 de abril en el Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center.  Para más información y para inscribirse, visite a lmhs.org o llame a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster al (717) 393-9745.
  
• Sobre dioramas, premios Nobel, y los menonitas—Absorbe la herencia artística, literaria e histórica del sureste de Pensilvania en esta gira auspiciada por la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster (SHML).  Aprenda sobre las pinturas en forma de diorama de Abner y Aarón Zook, vea la colección más grande del arte de fraktur en cualquier museo menonita, y disfrute de una visita al hogar de Pearl S. Buck ganadora del Premio Nobel en Literatura.  La gira se escenificará de 8 a.m. a 5:30 p.m. el sábado 2 de mayo, comenzando y terminando en la SHML.  Boletos cuestan $84 para miembros y $95 para no-miembros.  Inscríbase llamando al (717) 393-9745 o visitando a lmhs.org.

Joel Nofziger

Director of Communications

Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society

www.lmhs.org
www.facebook.com/lmhs.org
Lancaster Roots
www.lancasterroots.org
2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster PA 17602
717 393 9745

Fwd: Join us for the 59th annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale, April 17-18

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From: "Mennonite Central Committee - East Coast" <bis@mcc.org>
Date: Mar 23, 2015 3:14 PM
Subject: Join us for the 59th annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale, April 17-18
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Dear Friends,    We hope you'll join us for the 59th annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale benefiting Mennonite Central Committee! Auctions at this year's sale will feature handmade quilts, furniture, original artwork and much more.    Pennsylvania Relief Sale April 17-18, 2015 Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex Harrisburg, PA  Please note that this year's sale will be held a few weeks later in the season than it has been in recent years. This year's Penny Power coin collection will benefit MCC's peace projects around the world, and fun activities for children will be available throughout the sale. On Friday evening, husband and wife singers Amos and Margaret Raber will perform. Plan to stay for dinner, and save room for the sale's famous strawberry pie! Be sure to join us for the MCC Alumni & Friends gathering Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m., where you'll hear from MCC alumni Angela and Mark Sprunger about their work in Central and West Africa. Please visit pareliefsale.org for additional details and a complete schedule of events. We hope to see you April 17 and 18! Thank you for your support of MCC's work in the name of Christ. Blessings,                                   Brian Snader                                                  Bruce Campbell-Janz   Donor Relations Associate                             Executive Director   MCC East Coast 900 E. Howell Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 215-535-3624  mcc.org

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Fwd: Bulletin Announcement

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Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 12:06 PM
Subject: Bulletin Announcement
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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Please place this announcement in your church bulletin or other means of communicating with your congregation. The Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster is sponsored by Lancaster Mennonite School and involves children from many congregations and denominations in the Lancaster community. Thank you. ****** Children's Choir Spring Concert Series Scheduled   The 150-voice Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster will perform its spring concerts series at the following locations:  7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Willow Street Mennonite Church; 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Weaverland Mennonite Church, East Earl; 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Leffler Chapel and Performing Arts Center, Elizabethtown College; 4 p.m., May 3, at James Street Mennonite Church, Lancaster; 7 p.m., Sunday, May 9, at Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand. All the concerts are open to the public. Tickets are not required, but a freewill offering will be received. More information at www.mennonitechildrenschoir.org.     **** OUR MISSION   Centered in Christ Transforming Lives Changing our World    Miles E. Yoder Acting Superintendent   (717) 509-4459, ext. 302

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Fwd: Please share this important message

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From: "Mennonite World Conference" <MennoniteWorldConference@mwc-cmm.org>
Date: Mar 19, 2015 7:15 AM
Subject: Please share this important message
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Please forward this email to people who would be interested in the following unique opportunity. How many new friends will you make? PA 2015 – the Mennonite World Conference Assembly – will be one big reunion. Friends from all over the world. But you will meet many new persons, too, and you will make lifelong friends with persons from other parts of our peoplehood.  Fellowship is a big reason for thousands to come together from many lands to celebrate our common faith and friendship There will also be great music, small group discussions, inspired speakers, tours, seminars, Anabaptist World Cup, programs for youth and children, the Global Youth Summit for young adults from many countries, wonderful food, and much more. But fellowship is what you may remember most. See you there. For details go to www.mwc-cmm.org/pa2015

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Fwd: MWC Info March 2015

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Date: Mar 20, 2015 8:00 AM
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March 2015
MWC Assembly at a Glance This issue of the Mennonite World Conference pre-Assembly newsletter includes photos along with brief descriptions of program elements being planned for the July 2015 Assembly to be held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Click on any of the topics below to get more detail. Read more Honduran Anabaptist groups reconcile La Ceiba, Honduras – After decades of misunderstanding and little collaboration, Organización Cristiana Amor Viviente and Iglesia Evangelica Menonita Hondureña (IEMH), the two largest Anabaptist groups in Honduras, have publicly reconciled with each other and are actively working at improving their relationship. Read more Congregations seek reconciliation with Ghana Mennonite Church Pimpimso, Ghana – The Ghana Mennonite Church (GMC) experienced an act of reconciliation at its 49th annual conference, held 10-11 October 2014 at the Pimpimso congregation, a new church plant of the GMC's Somanya district. Read more To unsubscribe from this mailing list, click here. Congreso Mundial Menonita Calle 28A No. 16-41 Piso 2 Bogotá, Colombia	MWC Assembly at a Glance February Courier News Call for GYS Workshops Bulletin Announcements March 2015 Bookmark PA 2015 updates on Twitter @mwcmm Like MWC on Facebook! Publication sign up Follow MWC on Instagram @mwcmm Ways to Give Join the MWC Email List

Fwd: MCC East Coast Church Announcements

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March 20, 2015 New bulletin announcements MCC calls for donations to aid displaced Syrians and Iraqis     Freezing temperatures and snow are adding another layer of deprivation to Syrians and Iraqis who have been forced from their homes to escape violence from the Islamic State group and battling armies in Syria. Mennonite Central Committee is calling for financial donations as it provides heating fuel and blankets this winter and continues to address basic needs of food, shelter and education throughout the year. In addition, MCC welcomes contributions of blankets and comforters to replenish the more than 18,500 that were sent to Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria for the winter months. You can donate to the Syria and Iraq crisis response or learn how to contribute blankets at mcc.org.   2015 Ecumenical Advocacy Days      Join Mennonite Central Committee's Washington Office to learn about mass incarceration, criminal justice reform, and how to advocate effectively and successfully during this year's Ecumenical Advocacy Days, April 17-20 in Washington, DC. This annual event brings more than 1,000 Christians together. Visit advocacydays.org for more information.   Pennsylvania Relief Sale, April 17-18     Save the date for the 59th annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale benefiting MCC's work in the name of Christ. You'll find auctions featuring quilts, furniture, artwork and more! This year's sale will be held April 17-18 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. Visit pareliefsale.org for more information.  Ongoing bulletin announcements MCC relief and hygiene kits  Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has an urgent need for relief and hygiene kits. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by war or disaster. Hygiene kits give people the supplies they need to stay healthy. In times of need, these kits provide basic necessities like towels, bar soap, toothbrushes and nail clippers, while also reminding people their needs are not forgotten. Visit mcc.org/kits or call 717-733-2847 for more information. *Note* To easily cut and paste announcements into your church communications, find a  word doc version by clicking here Quick Links Donate Serve Advocate Contact Us mcc.org

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