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MWC PA 2015, the global Assembly of Mennonite World Conference, begins this Tuesday, July 21 with the 4:00 p.m. opening worship celebration. The Assembly is held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, and runs through July 26, concluding with Sunday worship in area churches. Full-time and daily registration can be done on-line (https://www.mwc-cmm.org/pennsylvania-2015) or on-site. Tickets for the 6:45 p.m. evening worship can be purchased at the door beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wed. - Sat. (Adult $35, children ages 4-17 $15 for first two children). Parking for evening worship only is in the PA Dept. of Ag lot across Cameron Street. Use the walkway under Cameron St. to reach the entrance to the Large Arena where evening tickets are sold. For a detailed schedule of evening worship services, go to https://www.mwc-cmm.org/article/evening-worship?language=en Join the thousands of brothers and sisters from over 60 countries in this celebration of the global Anabaptist Church. Please pray for those traveling, and for the Assembly, that it might inspire and unite all who attend. 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.
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 
Disciple-makers intensive Join us September 12-26 at Immerse International in Millersville, Pa., for Disciple-makers intensive. Spend two weeks growing as a disciple of Jesus through experiential learning activities, group discussions, spiritual disciplines, selected readings, and teaching times. Register by August 1. For more information, visit emm.org/events or contact Angie Breneman at 717 898-2251.
Intensivo para hacedores de discípulos Únase con nosotros del 12 al 26 de septiembre en Immerse International en Millersville, Pa., en un intensivo para hacedores de discípulos. Pase dos semanas creciendo como discípulo de Jesús a través de actividades de aprendizaje experiencial, discusiones de grupo, disciplinas espirituales, lecturas seleccionadas, y tiempos de enseñanza. Regístrese a más tardar el 1ro. de agosto. Para obtener mayor información, visite emm.org/events o póngase en contacto con Angie Breneman en el 717 898-2251.
Multipliers We are disciples of Jesus but how do we pass it on? Join us for Multipliers, a 9-month learning journey learning how to make disciples and become a multiplier. The journey begins in September in Lancaster, Pa. Those in other places are invited to take the journey via Skype. Register by September 1. For more information visit emm.org/multipliers or contact Troy Landis at 717 898-2251.
Multiplicadores Nosotros somos discípulos de Jesús, ¿pero cómo podemos transferir esto a otros? Únase a nosotros en Multiplicadores, un peregrinaje de aprendizaje de 9 meses donde aprenderá cómo hacer discípulos y cómo convertirse en un multiplicador. El peregrinaje comienza en el mes de septiembre, en Lancaster, Pensilvania. Los que viven en otros lugares están invitados a participar en este peregrinaje a través de Skype. Regístrese a más tardar el 1ro. de septiembre. Para obtener mayor información, visite emm.org/multipliers o póngase en contacto con Troy Landis en el 717 898-2251. |
"My Story to Fulfill: The Story of Orie O. Miller" book signing events On Saturday, July 18, the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society will host two book signing events where historian John Sharp will talk about his recently released book about Orie O. Miller. Orie was a pre-eminent Mennonite leader of the 20th century who shaped Mennonite Central Committee and many of today's well-known Mennonite institutions. The first will be held at 10 a.m. at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. The second will be at 2 p.m. at the Muddy Creek Farm Library (MCFL), 296 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, Pa., with the MCFL serving as co-host.
Eventos de autografía del libro "My Story to Fulfill: The Story of Orie O. Miller" El sábado 18 de julio, la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster auspiciará dos charlas con el historiador John Sharp quien hablará sobre su libro publicado recientemente que describe la vida de Orie O. Miller. Orie fue un líder menonita prominente durante el Siglo XX quien moldeó al Comité Central Menonita y muchas otras instituciones menonitas reconocidas hoy día. El primero se llevará a cabo a las 10 a.m. en la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. El segundo ocurrirá a las 2 p.m. en el Muddy Creek Farm Library, 296 Wheat Ridge Dr., Ephrata, Pa., que servirá como co-auspiciador.
Music in Worship Come fellowship in song on Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m. with members from six different Anabaptist groups: Old Order Amish, Old Order Groffdale Conference Mennonites, Old Order Weaverland Conference Mennonites, Old Order River Brethren, Church of the Brethren, and Lancaster Mennonite Conference . This hymn sing co-sponsored with the Swiss Pioneer Associates will be held at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata, Pa. This event is free and open to the public, with an offering being collected.
Música en la Adoración Ven y comparte el lunes 20 de julio a las 7 p.m. con miembros de seis diferentes grupos anabautistas: Amish de la vieja orden, menonitas de las conferencias de Groffdale y de Weaverland de la vieja orden, hermanos del río de la vieja orden, iglesia de los hermanos, y la Conferencia Menonita de Láncaster. Esta noche de canto co-auspiciada con los Asociados Pioneros Suizos se llevará a cabo en el Martinadale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Road, Ephrata, Pa. Este evento es gratuito para el público. Se recogerá una ofrenda.
Music in the Orchard The 2015 Concert series continues on Saturday, August 1 with a performance by Easy Grass, a local bluegrass band. Emily Long will open. Concerts start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person. Visit www.hansherr.org for additional information.
Música en el Huerto La serie de conciertos del 2015 continúa el sábado, 1 de agosto, con la música de Easy Grass, un grupo local del estilo "bluegrass." Emily Long abrirá la tarde. Los conciertos comienzan a las 6 p.m. Boletos cuestan $8 por persona. Visite a www.hansherr.org para más información.
Bookworm Frolic
The Annual Bookworm Frolic is rapidly approaching. New this year: On Tuesday, August 11 only, get access to the books early with a paid admission. Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society to purchase from a wide selection of used books. The sale runs 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, August 11-14, and Saturday, August 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other than Tuesday, admission is free.
Festival de Libros
¡El Festival de Libros se aproxima rápidamente! La novedad de este año será que el martes, 11 de agosto, puedes tener acceso temprano a la venta con un boleto de entrada. Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster para comprar libros usados de una selección amplia. La venta tendrá lugar entre las 9 a.m. y las 7 p.m., martes a viernes, 11 al 14 de agosto, y de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. el sábado 12 de agosto. Excepto por el martes, la entrada es gratuita. |
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 Memory Loss Support Group to Discuss Caregiving Journey There will be a meeting for caregivers of persons with memory loss and other forms of dementia on Tuesday, July 28. The resource speaker for the evening will be Carol Hess. Her topic is "A Caregiver's Journey," from which she will share from her experiences as a caregiver. The meeting which is open to the public will start at 7:00 p.m. in the Warwick Room of The Heritage, the memory support center at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. The group is operating in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association of the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter. 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. Parkinson's Support Group to Hold Picnic The July gathering of the Lancaster Parkinson's Support Group will be a picnic at Landis Homes. The public event is scheduled for Monday, July 20 at 12:30 p.m.in the Westview Community Room at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz PA 17543. For more information, to sign up for the picnic or to receive a brochure about the Lancaster Parkinson's Support Group persons may make requests to P.O. Box 251, East Petersburg, PA 17520, or call 717-509-5494. Parkinson's Support Group to Discuss Eyesight The Lancaster Parkinson's Support Group will meet on August 17 and will feature guest speaker, Helena Wu Chen, MD. The topic for discussion will be "Parkinson's Effects on the Eye." Dr. Wu-Chen practices medicine with the Neurology & Stroke Associates of Lititz and with Eye Doctors of Lancaster. The public meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Westview Community Room at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. Following the meeting will be a time of refreshments and informal discussion. The Lancaster Parkinson's Support Group meets at Landis Homes the third Monday of each month from March through November. For more information or to receive a brochure about the Lancaster Parkinson's Support Group persons may make requests to P.O. Box 251, East Petersburg, PA 17520, or call 717-509-5494. 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. 
Welsh Home Mountain Looking for affordable Personal Care for a loved one or friend? Welsh Mountain Home is adding three new private rooms with private baths. We are currently accepting applications. To apply, visit the Web sit http://welshmountainhome.org/personal-care/ or call Melody Jacobs at 717-355-9522 ext. 102 for more information. Mountain View Terrace Applications are now being accepted for residency at Mountain View Terrace. These one and two bedroom apartments are for people age 62 and above with limited financial resources. For more information, call 717-355-9552 ext. 113 to speak with Beth Buzzendore, Community Manager. To learn more about these new apartments, located across the road from Welsh Mountain Home, please see http://hdcweb.com/property/mountain-view-terrace/ |
LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information
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Forever Plaid Lancaster International Piano Festival Concert
July 21, 1:30 p.m. Chapel
Andrea Lazzaro, of Italy, will perform selections from Bach, Beethoven and Brahms on the Boston grand piano at Garden Spot Village in conjunction with the Lancaster International Piano Festival. Lazzaro graduated with honors from the Conservatory Vincenzo Bellini of Catania. For information, call 717-355-6000 or e-mail Info@gardenspotvillage.org. Calendar of upcoming events: http://www.lancasterconference.org/p/GSVevents_7-12.pdf |
No Longer Alone Ministries 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. Paths to Discovery Mental Health Support Group Thursday, Aug 6, 11am - 12:30 pm 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster Topic: Sometimes We Struggle. Please call 717-390-4891 for more information. Resounding Joy Concert No Longer Alone Ministries will hold its 17th Annual Resounding Joy Concert on Friday, Aug 7, 7:30 pm, Lancaster Mennonite School High Fine Arts Center. Musicians include Sara Male, cello; Dr. Peter Kenote, viola;
Michael Vitale, bass, James Armstrong, percussion;
Neal Harnly, MD, piano. The program will be opened by
the OMPH Youth Choir of Ephrata, directed by Kathy Kizeik. Dr Harnly will be presented with the first ever Signature Note Award. The evening will be emceed by WGAL news anchor Jere Gish. A freewill offering will be received.
Please call 717-390-4891 for more information. Family Support Group Sunday, Aug 23, 3-5pm Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster 3-4: Educational topic; 4:10 - 5: Care and Share Groups Topic: Diagnosis and Treatment of Schizoaffective Illness Presented by: Dr Harold Kraybill, MD. Please call 717-390-4891 for more information. 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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Goods Mennonite Church 200th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, 2015 All are invited to attend the events through the weekend.
SATURDAY AUGUST 15, 2015 5:30 p.m. Picnic Celebration at Risser's Pond
Enjoy food, music and fellowship. SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2015 9:00-10:00 History Presentation
"The Little White Church at the Crossroads: A Short History of
Goods Mennonite Church" 10:15 Worship Service
"Strong Roots, Fruitful Branches"
Speakers: Nelson Bechtold Pastor, Nelson Okanya President, Eastern Mennonite Missions, Clair Good, Lancaster Conference bishop Noon Fellowship Meal
Please register for the meals and find updates at:
http://www.goodsmennonite.org/ |
Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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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. |
Kingdom Builders Multi-Cultural Meal and Worship Service Friday, July 17, 5:00 p.m. at 4th & Arch St -Friends' Meetinghouse Philadelphia churches are hosting a global celebration prior to Mennonite World Conference. For information, contact: Pastor Leonard Dow, 215-288-5330 or e-mail revleonarddow@gmail.com.
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Benefit Concert Blossom Hill String Band to benefit SEMILLA Saturday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. Blossom Hill Mennonite Church 333 Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA Free Admission! All gifts benefit SEMILLA. Great music, Great food, Great fellowship, Great cause Meet SEMILLA president, Willi Hugo Perez, and SEMILLA North American Ambassadors, Jerry and Leonor Kennell. Come learn about this amazing ministry! |
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. |
Celebrate Sunday, July 19, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. New Holland Mennonite Church, 18 Western Ave New Holland PA Drop-in celebration for ministry of West Africa International Volunteer Worker Beryl Forrester who relates to Eastern Mennonite Missions and the Groffdale District of Lancaster Mennonite Conference. Drop-in includes an up-to-date description of his recent teaching ministry, light refreshments and a book signing: Anamists to Anabaptists- Establishing a Mennonite Mission in Gambia and Guinea Bissau---2000-2013. |
Anabaptist Renewal Circles Annual Conference Tuesday, July 21, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm "God's Heart for the Nations" Slate Hill Mennonite Church 1352 Slate Hill Road Camp Hill, PA 17011 Child Care Provided Free event and lunch is provided |
Holy Sexuality Conference Dr. Christopher Yuan, guest speaker Saturday, August 8, 2015 2:00-5:45 p.m. - 4 General Sessions 6:30 p.m. - Pastor's Dinner and Q&A All pastors, church leaders (elders, council members), and spouses are invited to a dinner and Q&A at The Heritage Restaurant in Franconia following the "Holy Sexuality" Conference with Dr. Christopher Yuan and his parents. The cost is only $12/person. Reservations and payments are due by Thursday, July 30. To make reservations, go to franconiamennonite.org and follow the links. Franconia Mennonite Church 613 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA 18969 Flyer: |
Sister Care Sister Care Level 2 retreat coming to Pennsylvania October 2-4, 2015 at Camp Hebrok, Halifax
Register soon as space is limited and lodging accommodations are varied. The retreat will include new material while building on the core concepts from the original Sister Care seminar. (Prerequisite: Attend Sister Care Level 1 seminar or view Sister Care DVD and read manual.)
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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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