| These bi-weekly UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of events and information taking place in LMC, agencies, fraternal organizations, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. |
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It's Pastor Appreciation Month
Forum for Missional Dreaming
Thursday, November 12, 2015, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Lancaster-area location to be announced In a recent LMC survey, 45% of pastors indicated a "heart's passion" for church planting and new church starts. Additionally, 57% of pastors indicated a "heart's passion" for revitalization of struggling congregations. If these passions are yours, Lancaster Conference and Church on the Other Side invite you to an evening of input and discussion to explore a missional future with revitalized and multiplying congregations across the northeast corridor. |
LMC Agency Events & Information
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Eastern Mennonite Missions 
Thanksgiving from the workplace: November 11 Join us for an evening of sharing stories and thanking God for His faithfulness in our everyday work and relationships. "Thanksgiving from the workplace" will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, 6-9 p.m. at the Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd, Lancaster, Pa.). The Business Community Network is hosting this event in partnership with Teaching the Word Ministries and Eastern Mennonite Missions. Register by November 4. The cost is $10 per person; pay at the door. For more information, visit www.emm.org/thanksgiving or contact Jessica Fellenger at 717 898-2251 ext. 235.
Just sayin' event near you! Short-term mission trips can do long-term harm. Can they do long-term good? We are beyond asking if we should participate in short-term mission; we must keep asking how we can participate in ways that lead to transformation. Join the conversation on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at Marion Mennonite Church Fellowship Center, 4365 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Chambersburg, Pa. Register by November 25. For more information, visit emm.org/events, or contact Jessica Fellenger at 717 898-2251, ext 235. ¡Un evento "Just sayin'" en su área! Los viajes de misiones a corto plazo pueden hacer daño a largo plazo. ¿Pueden tener igualmente beneficios a largo plazo? Estamos más allá de preguntarnos si debiéramos participar en misiones a corto plazo. Tenemos que seguir preguntándonos cómo podemos participar en formas que lleven a la transformación. Únase a la conversación el sábado 5 de diciembre de las 9 a.m. hasta el mediodía en el Fellowship Center de la Iglesia Menonita Marion, 4365 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Chambersburg, Pa. La inscripción finaliza el 25 de noviembre. Para mayor información, visite emm.org/events, o póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en el 898-2251, ext. 235. |
How in the World Have we Changed? Hear Mennonite and Brethren in Christ leaders reflect on Mennonite World Conference and how the Anabaptist world has changed over the last 50 years. This free event will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 9 at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Pa.
¿Cómo hemos cambiado en el mundo? Escucha a líderes de los hermanos en Cristo y los menonitas reflexionar sobre el Congreso Mundial Menonita y cómo ha cambiado el mundo anabautista en los últimos 50 años. Este evento gratuito se llevará a cabo a las 7 p.m. el lunes 9 de noviembre en Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Pa.
Weaving Class Learn your way around a hand loom and shuttle during this weaving class for adults. Susan Weaver of Warp Seed Studio will teach this class. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, at the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum. To reserve your space visit hansherr.org or call (717) 464-4438.
Clase de tejer a lo antiguo Aprende a manejar un telar y su lanzadera en esta clase para tejer cómo se hacía siglos atrás. Susan Weaver de Warp Seed Studio enseñará esta clase para adultos. Se llevará a cabo de 9 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. el sábado 14 de noviembre en la Casa Museo de Hans Herr de 1719. Para reservar tu espacio, visita a hansherr.org or llama al 717-464-4438.
Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale Opening Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for the opening of their annual sale of handcrafted goods. Meet the artists, listen to live music, and enjoy light refreshments while perusing traditional art. The reception takes places from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, November 20 at the Society, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa.
Apertura de la Venta de Arte Folklórica Alemana de Pensilvania Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster para la apertura de la venta anual de artesanía. Saluda a los artistas, escucha música en vivo, y disfruta de aperitivos ligeros mientras miras el arte tradicional. La recepción se llevará a cabo entre 6 a 8:30 p.m. el viernes 20 de noviembre en la Sociedad, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa.
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Landis Communities
Meeting for Caregivers There will be a meeting for caregivers of persons with memory loss and other forms of dementia on Tuesday, October 27. The topic for the evening meeting will be "Basics of Dementia" presented by Neelofer Sohail, MD, who has a practices family medicine with Geriatric Associates of Lancaster. Dr. Sohail's areas of specialty include nursing home care, palliative care and dementia. 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.
Heritage Watchers Heritage Watchers classes are now in session. Classes are designed to help persons explore their personal and community stories. The class meets on the first Thursday afternoon of each month from September to May from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Classes are held in the Harvest Room of Harvest View at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. The next few classes are October 1: "Memoir Book Supplies and 5Ws for Photo Captions"; November 5: "Family Genealogy and Inviting Layout Designs for Photographs and Script"; and December 3: "Family Heirlooms...Heavenly Peace with Pieces." There is no specific registration fee, but a small suggested donation per class to cover the cost of printed materials. To receive a listing of class themes or for additional information: contact instructor Joanne Hess Siegrist at 717-656-6429 orjhs606@frontiernet.net . Information is also available online at www.landishomes.org or by calling Landis Homes, 717-569-3271, extension 3067.
Parkinson's Support Group
Monday, November 16, from 2pm - 3pm is the next meeting of the Parkinson's Support Group at Landis Homes. Dr. John, Neurologist from Brain Orthopedic Spine Specialists Group, will be speaking on "Side Effects & Complications of Parkinson's Disease Treatment" The meeting will be held in the Westview Community Room at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz PA 17543. For more information, call 717-509-5494.
Volunteering at Landis Homes Landis Homes is seeking a number of volunteers. There is no age limit for volunteering - although persons younger than age 14 need to be accompanied by an adult. Ongoing volunteer opportunities include being a Friendly Visitor, escorting residents by wheelchair to programs/activities or physical therapy appointments, helping with the annual Fellowship Day and more! Contact Volunteer Services at 717-509-5409 or see this Web page Volunteer at Landis Homes.
Landis Communities Video Following God's call to creatively serve the diverse needs and interests of older adults by developing opportunities and collaborative relationships. Watch video |
LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information
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ELANCO Community Service of Hope Sunday, November 15, 2:30 p.m.,Garden Spot Village Chapel Music, prayers and meditation provide hope for all those who have recently lost loved ones. Featuring piano music by Rev. Dr. Stu Sacks, vocal music by Pam Beattie, meditation by Rev. Josef Berthold, congregational singing and prayer. Refreshments and conversation will follow the service. For information, call 717-355-6203 or e-mail cyoder@gardenspotvillage.org.
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No Longer Alone Ministries Sunday, Oct 25, 3pm - 5pm Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster 3-4: Educational topic; 4:10 - 5: Care and Share Groups Topic: Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Panel Discussion Paths to Discovery Mental Health Support Group Thursday, Nov 5, 11am - 12:30 pm 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster Topic: Gratitude
Family Support Group Sunday, Nov 22, 3pm - 5pm Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster 3-4: Educational topic; 4:10 - 5: Care and Share Groups Topic: Shadow Voices DVD Presented by: Robert Musser, NLAM Program Director
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. |
Camp Hebron Complimentary Pastor Retreats Mother/Daughter Slumber Party Weekend Friday November 6 - Sunday November 8 This weekend is designed to bond mothers & daughters ages 11+, as well as strengthen communication skills. Use this special time to talk, laugh, play & enjoy each other. This weekend includes sessions in Bible exploration, guided questions to discuss and hands-on activities. Friday January 1 - Sunday January 3 Weekend winter cabin retreat for Jr. High Youth (Grades 6-8). Perfect for the Youth Leader that is too swamped to plan their own retreat. Registration includes 2 snacks, 5 meals, lodging, tons of games, 3 large group sessions, small group discussions and more fun than you can handle! Featuring speaker Sam Levy & Worship Band Saline. Friday January 8 - Sunday January 10 Weekend winter cabin retreat for Anabaptist Congregations' Sr. High Youth (Grades 9-12). Perfect for the Youth Leader that is too swamped to plan their own retreat. Registration includes 2 snacks, 5 meals, lodging, tons of games, 3 large group sessions, small group discussions and more fun than you can handle! Featuring Bluffton University's own Randy Keeler & Worship Band Shining Through. Ladies Scrapbooking Retreat Friday January 22 - Sunday January 24 Take time away from the craziness at home to get those scrapbooking projects calling your name while in the company of other great ladies. Come for the whole weekend, or for Saturday. Friday February 19 - Sunday February 21 Theme: Balance in the circus of life- thriving amid the tension. Seek spiritual refreshment this weekend with times of worship and bible messages while enjoying great conversation around delicious food. Bring yourself or your ladies group from church for a great weekend featuring speaker Carol Cool. |
Sabbath Space For Clergy, Chaplains and Other Leaders KAIROS: School of Spiritual Formation is offering monthly weekday retreats in a contemplative context for pastors and ministry leaders to grow spiritually and to enhance their ministries in the practice of spiritual formation. Sabbath Space retreat days, offered September through May, provide rest and reflection away from the work of ministry, encourage personal spiritual growth, and increase awareness and understanding of the art and ministry of spiritual guidance in the church or ministry setting.
Through the study of literature, the experience of group spiritual direction, theological reflection, and presentation of case studies out of the settings in which they provide leadership, participants will enhance their own spiritual journey, as well as more effectively care for the soul of their congregation or ministry community.
Continuing Education Units available for this retreat. For additional information on the days and time, prospectus, application and fees, please visit www.kairosjourney.org/sabbath-space/ |
Congregational Events & Information
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New Holland Spanish Mennonite Church Spanish International Food Festival Saturday, November 14 Lunch will be served from 11:30am - 2:00pm and Dinner from 4:00 - 6:00pm. The meals will be served buffet style. The price is $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children between 5 - 11 years; you will also have the choice of eating-in or taking your food to go.
This year we want folks to join us in an International Festival of Tastes, which will feature food from Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Bolivia.
In order to make the Spanish International Food Festival a success we need your help. Call or email to reserve your spot. For more information and reservations contact: Carmen Lopez at 717-569-5771 or email Wanda Coleman (717-201-7061) at wandycol@yahoo.com.
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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. |
Atlantic Coast Conference Leadership Resource Day Friday, October 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pk, Lancaster Compassionate Care Seminar with Carolyn Heggen, Ph.D. and Rhoda Keeener, M.S. Event Pricing: $45 per person (includes lunch and training materials) Scholarships may be available upon request. |
Tel Hai Retirement Community & Conestoga Mennonite Church Presents The King's Heralds Sunday, October 25, 7 p.m.
StoneCroft Center for Worship & Performing Arts |
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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Evangelical Seminary Shalom in Conflict Thursday, October 29, Registration 8:30 am; Seminar 9 a.m - 3 p.m.
Hempfield BIC Church, 2600 Marietta Ave, Lancaster PA Cost (with lunch): Individual-$45; ES Alum-$35; ES student or .45 CEU-$10 Everyone gets tangled in conflict, at times in the church. The Center for Lifelong Learning in collaboration with Barnabas Initiatives will present a one-day seminar, Shalom in Conflict, that offers keys to finding a healthy, Godly path through conflict for yourself, your leaders, and the church. For more information visit: www.evangelical.edu/shalom. |
Heart For Muslims Heart4Muslims Conference Saturday, October 31, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 123 West 57th Street, Manhattan, NY
Regular Registration $30, Students with ID $15, and Retired Missionaries $10.
Registration is open - reserve your spot now! Our prayer is that our passion for God will ignite our passion to LOVE MUSLIMS, EQUIP THE BODY, and CONNECT PEOPLE FOR SERVICE. The Lord is always at work in our city and we want to see a disciple-making movement among the Muslims here. As a result, multiple New York City ministries are uniting to host the HEART FOR MUSLIMS CONFERENCE. This citywide event will feature plenary speakers, breakout sessions and guided prayer: all focused on effective missional engagement among our city's Muslims peoples. Please join us and also help spread the word to anyone interested in joining this movement. |
Mount Clare Christian School Fall Banquet Thursday, November 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Camp Andrews, 1226 Silver Spring Rd, Holtwood, PA 17532Mount Clare Christian School, a ministry of Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church in Baltimore, Maryland, is having its fall banquet. Please join us as we celebrate and share testimonies about the work God is doing in Baltimore through the Ministry of MCCS. This dinner event is free, but you must RSVP by November 5 to attend. For more information, visit www.mountclarechristian.org. |
Freedom In Him Ministries Mental Health Awareness & Support Seminar Saturday, November 14, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Metzler Mennonite Church, 515 W Metzler Rd, Ephrata PA 17522 Speakers: Dr. Enos Daniel Martin, Pastor Josef Berthold, Rodney Redcay, Joan and Loice Byler. Panel Discussion and Resourcing. Free of charge, with optional lunch by donation. |
Flourish Two Resource Events Wednesday, November 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (tentative times) Location: We are looking at non-church building locations. Suggestions welcome, email Bev Kreider w/venue suggestions: bevkreider@gmail.com. Must have space for teams to work around tables.
Geared for: Leadership Teams and lay persons who are engaging in local mission and service. This is not an "introduction" to discipleship and mission, but is planned as next steps for leaders who are already immersed in and experimenting with these concepts. Description of the Day: Consider how to get beyond Sunday morning services and programs in the church building. - Identify where we are already engaging our networks/neighborhoods.
- Look at practical ways for small groups and missional communities to be on mission together.
- Move beyond "individual salt and light" into communally blessing those where we live, work and play.
- Examine helpful steps to bet started in respective contexts.
- Practice clarifying a group's mission and how that impacts rhythms of doing life together, where and when to meet, etc.
- Hear stories of people on mission together.
This is planned to be participatory, with a desire for application in each participant's context, helping teams move beyond rhetoric and theorizing! Time may be provided over lunch for teams (if present) to plan together. Details: Lunch will be included, $10 donation requested to cover lunch, no other costs to attend. (After November 13, please bring your own lunch.)
Save the Date! "Taster" Event Thursday, February 25, 2016 (full day w/Q&A after dinner) Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Rd, Mount Joy PA 17552
A one-day look at church life with mission and discipleship as the central focus. Church leadership teams & lay persons are welcome to attend.
Jason and Suzi Lantz are passionate about helping leaders launch new initiatives that make disciples of Jesus. They have used discipleship systems within a large church and through planting LoveCanton using missional communities. They love living in Stark County Ohio, where Jesus is clearly up to something bigger than themselves. |
Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter Do you dream of getting away from it all? When was the last time you actually planned a romantic evening or special getaway, just for the two of you? Look no further than the November 20-22 Marriage Encounter weekend! It's a special weekend for you and your spouse to spend together rekindling your love for each other. For more information, visit marriageencounter.org or call 717-569-5676. |
Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Christmas Concert Series 2015 Thursday, Dec. 3, Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster at 4 p.m.
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Everence Stew U 2016 Save the date! Saturday, March 12, 2016, Registration 8 a.m. Lancaster Mennonite School
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