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An Exploration of the Teaching Position on Homosexuality Lancaster Mennonite conference and Eastern Mennonite Seminary-Lancaster are again co-sponsoring a resource event in support of the MC USA teaching position on homosexuality. Ron Sider, the Friday evening speaker will present a theological exploration and reflection on homosexuality based on a chapter from a forthcoming book. In the first session on Saturday morning, Marti Eads and Laura Yoder will team up to provide resourcing for pastoral care and relational interactions. In the final session on Saturday morning, Keith Weaver will address preparation for the MC USA Convention and the current LMC context.
The registration fee of $15 per person is reduced to $10 per person when 5 or more individuals from the same congregation register together. Register by sending an e-mail to Joselyn Santiago at jsantiago@lancasterconference.org or by calling 717-293-5246.
Flyer:
http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/Teaching_Position_update.pdf
PA 2015 News 6, the latest newsletter about PA 2015 To see snapshots and learn more about worship and music, speakers, programs for young adults, youth, and children, friendship groups, and more, go to http://www.mwc-cmm.org/news6. Click on the newsletter to enlarge and read, or click on the links beside for more detailed information.
Mennonite World Conference PA 2015
Come out to Isaac's at Greenfield for a "Community Night" fundraiser on Tuesday, June 2 from 5:00-9:00 pm. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal (eat-in or take-out) will go directly to help support the Assembly . At the same time, you can meet other attending PA 2015, including MWC staff who will be onsite to answer any questions you might have. We appreciate your support and hope to see you there! Flyer: http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/Fundraiser.pdf
Hosting Leaders Prior to the Mennonite World Conference this summer, the Global Mission Fellowship and Global Anabaptist Service Networks will be meeting for study and fellowship. Ron Byler, MCC Executive Director, is assisting with organizing this time and is asking for 6-8 LMC churches to host 4-5 of these leaders on Sunday morning, July 19. Hosting would include inviting 4-5 individuals to attend the usual Sunday morning service and then providing a noon meal in a church member's home afterward. Providing transportation is not required. Please contact the LMC office if this may be something your congregation could do. |
LMC Agency Events & Information
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Eastern Mennonite Missions 
Global Fair: an outdoor missions and culture festival Head to the Hans Herr House in Willow Street, Pa. on Saturday, July 18 from 11-3 for children's activities, interactive exhibits, international food, and stories from EMM workers. For more information visit emm.org/globalfair or contact Jessica Mueller at 717 898-2251.
Feria Global (Global Fair): un festival cultural y de misiones al aire libre Guíe sus pasos hacia la casa Hans Herr en Willow Street, Pa. el Sábado 18 de julio, de 11 a 3 para actividades para niños, exhibiciones interactivas, comida internacional, e historias de los obreros de EMM. Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/globalfair o póngase en contacto con Jessica Müller en el 717 898-2251.
EMM worker commissioning
Be part of encouraging new and reappointing EMM missionaries by sending them off to their assignments with blessings. Join us at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 at Wesley Church in Quarryville, Pa., for light refreshments, followed by a worship service at 3:30 p.m. For more information visit emm.org/summercommissioning or contact Jessica Mueller at 717 898-2251.
Comisión de los obreros de EMM Participe en este evento para animar a los nuevos misioneros de EMM y a los que serán nombrados de nuevo, enviándoles a sus asignaciones con bendiciones. Únase a nosotros a las 3:00 p.m. el domingo 12 de julio en la Wesley Church en Quarryville, Pensilvania, para un pequeño refrigerio, seguido de un servicio a las 3:30 p.m. Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/summercommissioning o póngase en contacto con Jessica Müller en el 717 898-2251. |
MWC Asia Celebration Learn about the experiences of Asian Anabaptist Mennonites and Brethren in Christ at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 1, at Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster. Enjoy a panel discussion featuring Indonesia with Benny Krisbianto and Aldo Siahaan, Vietnam with Tuyen Nguyen, and India with Paulus Thalalhoti and Ken Hoke. There will also be music and light refreshments during this free event in preparation for Mennonite World Conference (MWC) Assembly in July at the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex.
Celebración de Asia de la CMM Aprenda sobre las experiencias de los anabautistas menonitas y hermanos en Cristo de Asia a las 7 p.m. el lunes, 1ro de junio, en Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster. Disfrute de los panelistas de Indonesia, Benny Krisbianto y Aldo Siahaan, Vietnam, Tuyen Nguyen, y de la India, Paulus Thalalhoti y Ken Hoke, en preparación para la Asamblea de la Conferencia Mundial Menonita (CMM) en julio en el Harrisburg Farm Show Complex. Habrá música y postres asiáticos. El evento es gratuito.
Music in the Orchard Sopa Sol with Donna Nomick and St. Eloise-Music in the the Orchard kicks off a new season of local music at the 1719 Hans Herr House starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Tickets cost $8. Visit www.hansherr.org for more information.
Música en el Huerto Sopa Sol con Donna Nomick y St. Eloise estrenarán una nueva temporada de música local en la Casa Museo de Hans Herr de 1719 comenzando a las 6 p.m. el sábado 13 de junio. Boletos cuestan $8. Visite a www.hansherr.org para más información.
Folk Art Fun for Kids and Adults This summer, the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum is beginning a new program introducing traditional Pennsylvania German skills. This series features five classes, ranging from fraktur and scherenschnitte to hearth cooking, blacksmithing, and tape weaving, each designed for a child to learn together with an accompanying adult. The first class is on Fraktur and Scherenschnitte on Wednesday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn more at www.hansherr.org.
Arte Folklórico para Niños y Adultos Este verano, la Casa Museo de Hans Herr de 1719 comienza un programa nuevo enseñando destrezas de los alemanes de Pensilvania. Esta serie presenta cinco clases desde fraktur y scherenschnitte a cocina hogareña, herrería, y tejido de "tape." Cada clase está diseñada para que los niños aprendan con un adulto acompañante. La primera clase es de fraktur y scherenschnitte el miércoles 17 de junio, de 9 a.m. hasta el mediodía. Para más información visite a www.hansherr.org. |
Auditions for the Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster 2015 Children in grades 2-12 are invited to audition for the Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster 2015-2016 year. Singers meet Tuesday evenings September through May to rehearse for a fall and spring concert series. Auditions are being held Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday May 20. To schedule an audition, please contact Darlene Hein at 717-333-4202 or
Host Families Sought Host families are needed for a visiting international teacher at the Locust Grove Campus of Lancaster Mennonite School for the 2015-16 school year, one for the fall and another for the spring, starting in mid-August. A stipend is provided to cover expenses. Responsibilities include providing transportation to and from school each day. The international teacher is coming through the MCC International Volunteer Exchange Program (see http://ivep.mcc.org/host). If interested, please contact the Locust Grove Campus office at (717) 394-7107. |
Landis Communities
SAVE THE DATE! Landis Communities is holding a Clergy Breakfast on May 21 at Yoder's Country Market Banquet Hall in New Holland from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Pastors and others in congregational leadership, particularly those who work with folks age 55 plus are welcome. Speakers will include those working with Adult Day Services, Landis At Home and other parts of the organization. Following the presentation, there will be an optional tour of nearby Welsh Mountain Home and Mountain View Terrace. This new building opens this fall and will provide 36 apartments for those age 62+ with limited financial resources.Register with Larry Guengerich 717-381-3526 or LGuengerich@landiscommunities.org
Landis Communities
 Since its beginning more than 25 years ago, more than 1,350 individuals and their families and caregivers, choosing to care for loved ones at home, have benefited from Adult Day Services at Landis Home's safe and nurturing environment. One of the two centers on campus is designed specifically for those with later stages of memory loss, offering a unique day service to Lancaster County. "Think Green" and join in a round of golf on June 5, 2015 for benefiting ADS. The event is held at Fox Chase Golf Club. More information at
http://www.landishomes.org/ Home/Sections/Giving/Benefit_Events/Golf_Tournament or call (717) 509-5490.
Landis Communities There will be a meeting for caregivers of persons with memory loss and other forms of dementia on Tuesday, May 26 at Landis Homes. The topic for the meeting will be "Managing Challenging Behaviors," presented by Candy Yingling, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist). Yingling is the Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the Warwick Room of The Heritage, the special care center at Landis Homes at 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. The group is operating in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association of the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. The public is invited. Respite care is provided on site upon 24-hour prior request. For more information or to arrange for respite care, call Landis Homes (717) 581-3939.
Mark your calendars The Landis Homes Fellowship Day Benefit Auction and Chicken Barbecue. This year it will be held September 12. Auction Proceeds benefit the Caring Fund. Chicken BBQ by the Landis Homes Auxiliary supports numerous projects that enrich the lives of residents. More information is to come.
Job Fair Landis Homes is holding a Job Fair, Wednesday June 3 from 12-5 pm. Positions available in Healthcare, Personal Care and Home Care. We are seeking RN's, LPN's, CNA's and Home Care Aides. Full-time, part-time, occasional or per diem employment. |
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Servant Stage Company to preview HMS Pinafore Saturday, May 23, 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of Gilbert & Sullivan when Servant Stage Company brings songs from the beloved comic opera HMS Pinafore to the stage at Garden Spot Village in a special preview performance. For more information, call 717-355-6000 or visit www.gardenspotvillage.org/events/ Eastern Echoes Chorus Tuesday, May 26, 7 p.m. Garden Spot Village invites its neighbors in Eastern Lancaster County and beyond to enjoy an evening of a cappella musical ministry when Eastern Echoes Chorus performs in the community chapel. For more information, call 717-355-6000 or visit www.gardenspotvillage.org/events/ Calendar of upcoming events: http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/GSVevents_5-18.pdf |
No Longer Alone Ministries Paths to Discovery Support Group Thursday, June 4, 11am - 12:30 pm 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster Topic: Stories of Volunteering. Family Support Group Sunday, June 28, 3pm - 5pm Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster 3-4: Educational topic; 4:10 - 5: Care and Share Groups Topic: The Ups and Downs of Bipolar Disorder Presented by: Donna Thomas, RN Please call 717-390-4891 for more information. Paths to Discovery Support Group Thursday, July 2, 11am - 12:30pm 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster Topic: How Forgiving You Helps Me. Family Support Group Sunday, July 26, 3pm - 5pm Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster 3-4: Educational topic; 4:10 - 5: Care and Share Groups Topic: Healthy Family Communication Presented by: Kelli Strickler, MA Intern Please call 717-390-4891 for more information. Resounding Joy Concert Friday, August 7, 7:30 pm Lancaster Mennonite School High Fine Arts Center NOTE: Path also meets at The Salvation Army in Lancaster and The Factory Ministries in Paradise. Please call for dates and times, or with any questions 717-390-3891. |
Congregational Events & Information
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Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing Sunday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. New Danville Mennonite Church will host an old-fashioned Hymn Sing, which will include a men's ensemble, ladies trio, favorite requests and much more. The program starts at 6:30pm and will run until approximately 8:00pm, with light refreshments served afterwards. An offering will be taken during the program. The church is located at 103 Marticville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. For more information you can contact the church at 717-872-8111. |
Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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| Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter is sponsoring a 7-week marriage enrichment series. Held on Monday evenings beginning April 13 and ending May 25, the series will be held at Ridgeview Mennonite Church in Gordonville, Pa. Any married couple interested in enriching their marriage relationship is encouraged to attend. For more information or to apply for the series: 717-569-5676 or www.marriageencounter.org.
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Church World Service Lancaster Are you a pastor, small group leader, or devoted congregant who likes to stay up-to-date on local refugee needs? Please join our new Church Newsletter where Christine Baer, Congregational Resource Developer, will keep you informed of local stories, highlights, and volunteer/donation needs. Click this link to subscribe to the CWS Lancaster newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/513D5A180330BF33or e- mail Christine at cbaer@cwsglobal.org to subscribe. |
Hope Conference June 26-27, 2015-Lancaster, PA Hope 2015-Restored Hope Network's National Conf. Featuring Christopher West, Dr. Julie Hamilton, and
others: Pastor Ron Citlau, Dr. Rob Gagnon, Anne Paulk
Andrew Comiskey and many more. 2 CEUs can be earned through Lancaster Bible College for attending the full two days of the Hope Conference. The cost is $10/CEU and LBC will mail the certificate once a completed CEU form is submitted. www.restoredhopenetwork.org |
Islam and the Gospel begins in May This course explores the essence of Islam and the Gospel, highlighting engagement, theologies, peacemaking & militancy, mission and witness. Students will meet and converse with Muslims in their place of worship.
Schedule: Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. May 8-9; June 12-13; June 26-27 Location:EMU Lancaster Instructors: David Shenk, Ph. D., assisted by Christian/Muslim Relations Team, Grace Shenk, Sheryl Martin, Jonathan Bornman and Andres Prins
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Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship Annual Gathering How does your faith integrate with your studies and work in the healthcare field? Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship (MHF) invites all healthcare workers, past, present, and future, from medical, mental health, and chaplaincy professions, to come, along with their families, to its Annual Gathering, July 19-21, 2015, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Come to learn, fellowship, worship, network, and be encouraged in your Christian faith! Annual Gathering is a family-friendly event with a children's program for ages 0-18. The theme is "Walking Together for Healthy Communities." Grants available for students, volunteers, and those outside U.S./Canada. For more information, go to http://mennohealth.org/events/gathering email info@mennohealth.org, or call toll-free 1-888-406-3643. |
Swiss Brethren vs. Dutch Mennonite Concepts of the Church Chester Weaver, a schoolteacher in a Beachy Amish school in Lagrange, Indiana, will speak on "Swiss Brethren vs. Dutch Mennonite Concepts of the Church" at the annual Outdoor Historical and Inspirational Meeting at the 1855 Allegheny Mennonite Meetinghouse, 39 Horning Road, Alleghenyville, PA on Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 PM. The Earl Fox Family will provide special music. Please bring a Church and Sunday School Hymnal and your lawn chair. For more information, e-mail jgsen@windstream.net or call 717-278-8459. |
ARMS Annual Fall Retreat October 27-28, 2015 at Black Rock Retreat Center
For LMC Leaders w/Retired Credential or Active Credential 65+ & Spouses. The theme of the 2015 Retreat is "Bridging the Past and the Future". Life is an ongoing journey from what was known in our past and present into our unknown future. We desire to praise the Lord God for the grace experienced in our former years and to prepare well to faithfully live our future years. In order to live well and leave a faithful witness, we need each other to bridge the generations. Necessary Conversations between Parents and Adult Children are important; also the Role of Grandparenting, the Challenges of Senior Years, Recreation, and Seeing New Life.
The main speakers are Gerald & Marlene Kaufman, Keith Weaver, Ernie & Lois Hess, Elaine Hollinger, and Black Rock Retreat's "Maintaining Praise".
The cost remains the same as last year ($66/person) which includes four meals, one night's lodging, and use of the camp facilities.
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