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Awareness & Training Making Church a Safe Place for All Volunteers in your congregations who have direct contact with children have until July 1, 2016 to be in compliance with the new Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law of 2014. If your congregation needs help with this process contact the Conference office. We have tools available to help you make that transition and develop a child protection policy.
If your congregation has not taken steps to bring your credentialed leaders into compliance, please contact the LMC Office as soon as possible for assistance in understanding what must be done. December 31, 2015 was the date for all employees of organizations that have direct contact with children to be in compliance.
Save the Date Church Violence: Thinking Ahead Wednesday July 20, 7:00-9:30 pm Lancaster Mennonite Conference office 2160 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster, Pa. 17602 Shootings and other violence in a church or during a worship service attracts media attention. Lancaster Mennonite Conference will focus attention on this troubling aspect of the contemporary world. Local law enforcement has been asked to address the topic of violence in a faith setting. Pastor Tracy Brown (retired State Police) will provide a peace church context for the presentations by Trooper Waleska Gonzales of the PA State Police. A Lancaster city policeman may also speak. The speakers will provide practical suggestions to reduce threats and describe resources available to churches to increase safety. A time for question and answer is scheduled for the evening. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Joselyn Santiago (jsantiago@lancasterconference.org). LMC Youth Workers Monthly Breakfast Come "talk shop" with others involved in youth ministry on May 24 at 8 am at Lyndon Diner. This gathering is a chance to share ideas, encourage and support each other through conversation and prayer. Anyone involved with youth ministry in any way in the Lancaster Mennonite Conference is welcome! Please RSVP on the LMC Youth Workers FB page if you are coming. Shalom News Announcements Guest Team Member(s) for Shalom News Magazine For each issue of Shalom News, our editorial team invites a guest team member or team members to sit with us (Brinton Rutherford and Joselyn Santiago) for a 1-2 hour brainstorming/planning session to help shape the theme and articles, and maybe write an article or two.
News Blurbs Did your congregation celebrate a special anniversary? Did your congregation host an event in the community? We are inviting congregations to submit congregational announcements (i.e. retirements, baptisms, credentialing services, etc.) to be included in the Shalom News magazine. If your congregation is interested in sharing, please submit a 1-4 sentence story/update with a photo (if possible) to Joselyn Santiago (jsantiago@lancasterconference.org). Urban Education Grant Applications for the Urban Education Grant are being accepted, for the 2016-2017 academic year, for those who are in school or have children in school. Applications are due no later than July 1, 2016. Click here for the application. Quiet Shouts Seminar Scholarship Applications for the Quiet Shouts Seminary Scholarship are being accepted for the 2016/17 academic year. The purpose of the scholarship is to support and encourage Lancaster Conference Mennonite women pursuing pastoral studies in seminary master's degree programs. Scholarships are awarded annually to women who meet the following criteria: - member of a Lancaster Mennonite Conference congregation
- accepted into an accredited seminary master's degree program
- pursuing full-time or part-time pastoral studies
Applications must be received by May 1, 2016 to qualify for a 2016/17 academic year scholarship. A Quiet Shouts brochure and application are attached. Previous recipients are encouraged to apply as scholarships can be received for multiple years of studies. Last year's recipients were Sarah Bixler (Oxford Circle Mennonite), Gina Burkhart (Landisville Mennonite), Kristina Denlinger (West End Mennonite Fellowship), Rhonda Good (Connect Church), Nancy Maldonado (King of Glory Tabernacle), and Linda Gehman Peachey, (East Chestnut Street Mennonite). These scholarships are made possible through donations from individuals and through royalties from Quiet Shouts, a book authored by Louise Stoltzfus featuring 14 Mennonite women leaders of the 20th century. For more information, click on the links below. LMC Pastoral Openings If you are interested in a pastoral position at one of the LMC congregations, click here to see what positions are available. You can also go onto our website http://www.lancasterconference.org/ and click on the Pastoral Openings link.
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Eastern Mennonite Missions  Want to use your technology skills? Assist EMM's Christian/Muslim Relations Team (CMRT) through a mission internship by providing support for the team's technology and media needs. Projects range from mailing list updates and computer backups to creating smooth systems of sharing information and resources in a secure yet accessible way. Learn about the CMRT's work by participating in team meetings, traveling periodically to accompany the team on speaking engagements, and going on one international trip with a team member. For more information, visit emm.org/opps/northamerica or contact Sherrie Ober at 717 898-2251 ext. 269.
¿Quiere utilizar sus habilidades de tecnología? Ayude al Equipo de Relaciones entre Cristianos y Musulmanes de EMM (CMRT) a través de un internado misionero proveyendo apoyo para las necesidades de tecnología y de medios de comunicación del equipo. Las necesidades son muy variadas, incluyendo proyectos tales como la actualización de la lista de correos y backup de las computadoras y también otros más complejos como la creación de sistemas bien diseñados para compartir información y recursos en una forma que es al mismo tiempo segura y accesible. Aprenda más acerca de la labor del CMRT participando en reuniones del equipo, viajando periódicamente para acompañar al equipo cuando dan charlas, y participando en un viaje internacional con un miembro del equipo. Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/opps/northamerica o póngase en contacto con Sherrie Ober en el 717 898-2251 ext 269.
Join us for commissioning Be part of encouraging new and reappointing EMM missionaries by sending them off to their assignments with blessings. Join us on Sunday, July 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at Willow Street Mennonite Church, Willow Street, Pa. An ice cream social will follow the service. For more information, visit emm.org/commissioning or contact Jessica Fellenger at 717 898-2251 ext. 235.
Únase a nosotros en nuestra reunión de comisión de misioneros Sea parte de nuestra reunión para animar a los nuevos y los reenviados misioneros de EMM enviándoles a sus asignaciones con bendiciones. Únase a nosotros el domingo, 10 de julio de las 6:30 a las 8:00 p.m., en la Willow Street Mennonite Church, Willow Street, Pa. Una reunión social con helado se llevará a cabo después del servicio. Para obtener mayor información, visite emm.org/commissioning o póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en el 717 898-2251, ext. 235.
Want to become a disciple who makes disciples? Multipliers is a mentored group of disciples committed to learning about and sharing disciple-making principles. Meet weekly with like-minded people for accountability and encouragement as you practice the four concepts of EMM's Scripture-based discipleship philosophy: relationship, obedience, transformation, and multiplication. With coaching from EMM staff, take practical steps to implement discipleship methods in church and community. Bring back simple skills to empower your congregation to multiply disciples. The next group begins in September. For more information, visit emm.org/multipliers or contact Troy Landis at 717 898-2251 ext. 245.
¿Quiere llegar a ser un discípulo que hace discípulos? Multipliers (multiplicadores) es un grupo de discípulos con mentores comprometido a aprender y compartir principios de cómo hacer discípulos. Reúnase semanalmente con personas que piensan en forma similar para dar cuenta y ser alentado a medida que practica los cuatro conceptos de la filosofía de discipulado de EMM basados en la Escritura: relación, obediencia, transformación, y multiplicación. Con entrenamiento provisto por personal de EMM, tome medidas prácticas para implementar métodos de discipulado en la iglesia y en la comunidad. Recupere habilidades simples para darle a su congregación la capacidad para multiplicar discípulos. El próximo grupo comienza en septiembre. Para mayor información, visite emm.org/multipliers o póngase en contacto con Troy Landis en el 717 898-2251 ext 245.
Save the date! Celebrate summer with international culture and flavor at EMM's biggest event of the year! Join us on Saturday, July 9, 2016, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Hans Herr House in Willow Street, Pa., to enjoy EMM's 21st annual Global Fair: an open-air missions and culture festival. Each year, thousands of people meet the world through international activities like henna tattoos, African dance, or friendly alpacas. And there is always delicious international food! Come talk to mission workers and hear their stories about God's work in different countries around the world. Go on free tours of Hans Herr exhibits. For more information, visit emm.org/globalfair or contact Jessica Fellenger at 717 898-2251 ext. 235.
¡Tome nota de esta fecha! ¡Celebre el verano con sabor y cultura internacional en el mayor evento del año de EMM! Únase a nosotros el sábado, 9 de julio de 2016, de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m., en la Hans Herr House, Willow Street, Pa. para la 21ª Feria Global anual: un festival de misiones y culturas al aire libre. Cada año, miles de personas experimentan el mundo a través de actividades internacionales: tatuajes de henna, danza africana, amistosas alpacas. Y, por supuesto, la apariencia y olores de comida internacional son siempre una gran atracción. Venga y platique con obreros de misiones y escuche sus historias acerca de la obra de Dios en diferentes países alrededor del mundo. Y disfrute tours gratuitos de las exhibiciones de la Hans Herr House. Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/globalfair o póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en el 717 898-2251 ext. 235.
Join EMM's core prayer team We at EMM believe that God is calling us to "ridiculous" amounts of prayer. We're looking for intercessors willing to commit to one hour of EMM-related prayer each week. These intercessors will receive a biweekly email with one or two priority prayer requests to help guide their prayers. No meetings are required. For more information, visit emm.org/pray or contact Troy Landis at 717 898-2251 ext. 245.
Únase al equipo central de oración de EMM Nosotros en EMM creemos que Dios nos está llamando a "ridículas" cantidades de oración. Estamos buscando intercesores dispuestos a comprometerse a una hora de oración por asuntos de EMM cada semana. Estos intercesores recibirán un correo electrónico quincenal con una o dos prioritarias peticiones de oración para ayudarles a guiar sus oraciones. No se requiere asistencia a reuniones. Para obtener mayor información, visite emm.org/pray o póngase en contacto con Troy Landis en el 717 898-2251 ext. 245. |
Tour to Puerto Rico: Island of Enchantment Join us on a five-day tour to Puerto Rico exploring Mennonite history and popular attractions on the Island. The tour will be held from Thursday, October 20, to Monday, October 24. Cost per person is $1,975 for "early bird" registration, and $2,175 for "regular" registration. Price of the tour includes airfare, motor coach, lodging, seven meals, and site tours. A $500 deposit is required by June 15 for "early bird" and July 15 for "regular" registration. Full payment due by August 15. Interested persons can learn more and register at www.lmhs.org or by calling 717-393-9745.
Gira a Puerto Rico: Isla del Encanto Únete a una gira de cinco días a Puerto Rico para explorar la historia menonita y visitar lugares populares en la Isla. La gira se llevará a cabo de jueves, 20 de octubre a lunes, 24 de octubre. El costo por persona es de $1,975 para registración "temprana" y $2,175 para registración regular. El precio incluye boleto de avión, autobús, hospedaje, siete comidas, y giras locales. Se requiere un depósito de $500 para el 15 de junio para la registración "temprana" o para el 15 de julio para registración "regular". El pago completo se requiere para el 15 de agosto. Personas interesadas pueden aprender más sobre el viaje y registrarse en www.lmhs.org, o llamando al 717-393-9745.
What Young Historians are Thinking Come hear from young and early career historians with connections to the historic peace churches present their research. The event will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church. Topics will include the treatment of Moravians during the American Revolution, a Mennonite influenced radio station for the Soviet Union, and the intersection of the Amish community with the American legal system.
Lo que historiadores jóvenes están pensando Ven a escuchar a historiadores jóvenes comenzando sus carreras y con conexiones a las iglesias históricas de paz hablar sobre sus investigaciones. El evento se llevará a cabo a las 7 p.m. el sábado, 4 de junio, en la Iglesia de los Cross Roads Brethren in Christ Church. Los tópicos incluirán el trato de moravos durante la Revolución Americana, una estación de radio soviética influenciada por los menonitas, y la intersección entre la comunidad amish y el sistema legal de los EE.UU.
Music in the Orchard Come to the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum for this year's first of a five summer concert series on Saturday, June 11, 6 pm. It is sure to be a rollicking performance by Vinegar Creek Constituency and an opening by Daryl Snider. Tickets are $8 for adults on concert day at the site. Children under 12 are free.
Música en el Huerto Ven a la Casa Museo de Hans Herr de 1719 para el primer concierto en una serie de cinco conciertos el sábado 11 de junio, 6 p.m. Será un evento divertido con los grupos de Vinegar Creek Constituency, y el artista Daryl Snider para abrir. Boletos cuestan $8 por adulto en el día del concierto en el local. Los niños menores de 12 entran gratis.
A Sense of Place Join three Lancaster County Mennonite related artists-Freiman Stoltzfus, Letitia Weaver, and Amy LeFever-discuss their work, their backgrounds, and influencing factors on their art. The panel will be moderated by Chad Martin, a Mennonite artist and pastor. This meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W. James St, Lancaster, Pa.
Sensación de Lugar Únete a tres artistas asociados con los menonitas del Condado de Láncaster - Freiman Stolzfus, Letitia Weaver, y Amy LeFever - quienes hablarán sobre su trabajo artístico, sus trasfondos, y los factores que dan influencia a su arte. El panel será moderado por Chad, Martin, artista y pastor menonita. Esta reunión se llevará a cabo a las 7 p.m., viernes 17 de junio, en James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W. James St., Láncaster, Pennsylvania.
Blacksmith Days Visit the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum and learn about fire and steel during Blacksmith Days, 12 to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Watch blacksmiths at work and try your own hand at the forge as well during this free event.
Días de Herrería Visita la Casa Museo de Hans Herr de 1719 y aprende sobre el hierro y el fuego de 12 a 4 p.m. el viernes, 24 de junio, y de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m. el sábado 25 de junio. Observa a los herreros trabajando y trata con tus propias manos esta profesión antigua de fundición de hierro en este evento gratuito.
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 Calling all LMS Alumni! If you are an LMS Alumni, please contact John H. Denlinger, Director of Church Relations (denlingerjh@lancastermennonite.org), at LMS. The next LMS Bridges will be highlighting alumni who are in pastoral leadership and we hope to have as complete a list as possible. If you know of others who aren't pastoring in Lancaster or ACC please submit their names to John as well. Thanks for your help.
Homestays Needed for LMS Students Lancaster Mennonite School has several new international students that will be arriving in August and will be needing host family arrangements. The largest group is coming from China, and several local agencies are looking for host families this fall. Two Nigerian students that have connections with the Mennonite Church in Nigeria will be attending the high school. For these two students, the school is looking for Mennonite families that are willing to host for a low fee. If you have interest in opening your home to an international student, please contact Christy Horst at horstcl@lancastermennonite.org or 717-299-0436, ext. 312.
Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Spring 2016 Concert Series
Sunday, June 12, 7 p.m.
Mt. Gretna Tabernacle, Mt. Gretna
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Landis Communities
 Preparing for the Aging Process Landis Communities was formed to creatively serve the diverse needs and interests of older adults by developing opportunities and collaborative relationships through an increasing range of Comforting Live-at-Home Services and Feel-at-Home Communities. To learn more about how Landis Communities reaches more than 1,500 residents and clients, you can view a short video here. Landis Homes Fellowship Day Residents and team members are hard at work preparing for another exciting Landis Homes Fellowship Day set for Sept. 10. We can almost smell the BBQ and hear the calling of the auctioneers! However, we need your help to make this day successful. Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways. - Thursday, September 7: 1:00 to 2:00pm -- setting up tables and chairs
- Saturday, September 10: 6:00am to 8:30am -- gathering auction items, transporting and arranging items for auction
- Saturday, September 10: 9:00am to 3:00pm -- assist with food sales, flea market, chicken BBQ
- Saturday, September 10: 3:00 to 4:30pm -- taking down/loading banners, dividers, crates, display boards and returning to storage. Folding/stacking tables and chairs in the tent.
This is a great opportunity for groups (SS class, youth group, small groups, quiz teams) to work together. For more details, please call Volunteer Services at 717-509-5409. Fellowship Day raises funds for The Caring Fund, to help meet the needs of residents whose financial resources are insufficient to cover the cost of personal care services or healthcare services. |
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Pedal to Preserve June 4, 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Pavilion |
Camp Hebron Complimentary Pastor Retreats |
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| Saturday, June 25, 2016, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Landis Homes West Community Room This reunion is designed for persons who have lost a spouse through death and then remarried. Hear stories of how remarriage has been life changing. There will be a noon meal, games, singing & fellowship. For more information, contact Glenn & Ginny Hoover at 717-859-2347 by June 13, 2016. |
Alleghany Mennonite Historical Association Sunday, July 17, 6:30 p.m. Phil Gehman from Greer, SC will speak on the subject: "A Tale of Two Traditions: A Presbyterian's Search for His Mennonite Heritage" at an outdoor meeting at the 1855 Allegheny Mennonite Meetinghouse, 39 Horning Road, Mohnton. There will be special music by the Stumptown Men's Quartet. Please bring a lawn chair. For more information, e-mail jgsen@windstream.net or call 717-278-8459. |
ARMS (Association of Retired Ministers and Spouses) Annual Fall Retreat October 25-26, 2016 at Black Rock Retreat Center For LMC Leaders w/Retired Credential or Active Credential 65+ & Spouses. "Winds of the Spirit in Mission" is the Retreat Theme. The main speakers are John Ruth and Nelson Okanya, and will feature singing by Black Rock Retreat's "Maintaining Praise" and picturesque travel scenes by Jay & Lois Garber. Ruth will explore the influences that provided the impetus for early Lancaster Area Mennonites to become engaged in mission outreach to their neighbors. He'll also review the "Winds of the Spirit" that moved our congregations to embrace a high priority on sending many missionaries internationally with a strong commitment of prayer and financial support. Okanya will share the current "Winds of the Spirit" in mission happenings around the world and stateside. He will also offer new vision for the future of international missions with a primary focus on visionary missional engagements in local communities. The cost remains $66 per person; includes four meals, one night's lodging, and use of the camp.
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Boehm's Chapel 225th Anniversary Event Friday June 24 thru Sunday June 26 13 West Boehms Road, Willow Street, Pa.
An anniversary celebration of 225 years of faith will be held on the campus of Boehm's United Methodist Church. The celebration begins Friday evening, June 24, with a fellowship meal followed by a 7 p. m. prayer gathering in Boehm's Chapel. Saturday morning, June 25, will include time for Boehm/Beam descendants to interact, meet and greet new cousins, compare family research and possibly visit the, nearby, gravesite of immigrant Jacob Boehm. Descendants are encouraged to bring family photos and ephemera to be scanned. Several scanning stations will be set up in the church. Scans will be titled, archived, and descendants will receive digital copies. Additionally, members of the community and current and former members Boehm's UMC are invited to bring old photos and documents relating to Boehm's Church, Chapel, or Rawlinsville Camp Meeting to be scanned for posterity. The 'Kid's Blitz' will kick off at 2 p. m. on Saturday and include old-fashioned children's games, cake walk and ice cream social. A musical presentation by 'This Way Up'; is scheduled for 3 p. m. The Sunday celebration will feature several distinct segments. Morning worship, in the chapel begins at 10:30 a. m., followed by a church picnic, to which the public is invited. Time capsules from both the 19th and 20th centuries will be opened at approximately 1:30 p. m. The official opening and a walk-through of the Chapel Society's auxiliary building will be held in the early afternoon, followed by the burying of a 21st-century- time capsule near the new facility. The annual Chapel Society business meeting will follow. Bishop Peggy Johnson will bring the message for the thirty-fifth annual Heritage Sunday worship service, at 4:00 p. m. Representatives of the Board of Bishops of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference, district pastors including Pastor Joe Garber of Byerland Mennonite Church and Bishop Steve Weaver, will announce the recently passed resolution regarding the remission of the censure of excommunication of Martin Boehm, which occurred in approximately 1775. Participants in period dress, a circuit rider on horseback and members of the Colonial Militia will be on hand to invoke a feeling of eighteenth-century lifestyle. Definite times and additional details will appear on the chapel website (click here), before the June 24- 26, celebration. All events are open to the public. Food will be available for purchase. |
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. |
EVANA Network ReGen 2016 Anabaptist Youth & Adult Convention July 5 until July 9, Taylor University, Upland, IN Join us at ReGen 2016 for the first North American Anabaptist Youth, Adult & Family Convention! We are gathering together across many denominations to celebrate Jesus Christ and the mission He has given us. This is a time of calling and commitment for all ages and a celebration of new life and transformation. Mark your calendars and bring your youth groups. This event includes all ages. Middle school and high school groups should have a youth:adult ratio of at least 10:1. Children's programming will be provided in the daytime sessions.
Sign up as a special guest at evananetwork.org/ReGen2016 using the registration code regeneration and your rate will be only $250 for a four day convention that includes food, lodging and registration.
Convención anabaptista de jóvenes y adultos
5 de julio hasta el 9 de julio, Taylor University, Upland, IN ¡Acompáñennos en ReGen 2016, a la primer Convención anabaptista norteamericana de jóvenes y adultos!.Estamos reuniéndonos todos juntos, a través de muchas denominaciones para celebrar a Jesucristo y la misión que Él nos ha entregado. Este es un momento de llamado y compromiso para todas las edades.Una celebración de nueva vida y transformación. Márquenlo en sus calendarios y traigan a sus grupos de jóvenes.
Regístrate como invitado especial en esta pagina evananetwork.org/ReGen2016 usando el código de registro regeneration y su total será sólo $250 por una convención de cuatro días que incluye alimentación, alojamiento y registro. |
Faithful Witness in a Time of Endless War All are invited to participate in the June 24-25 "Faithful Witness in a Time of Endless War" conference at the Christopher Dock Mennonite High School featuring Shane Claiborne, Medea Benjamin, Ray McGovern and others that will conclude with a nonviolent public witness at the U.S. military's new drone warfare command center in Horsham, Pennsylvania. This conference is sponsored in part by Mennonite Central Committee East Coast and Plains Mennonite Church. For more information contact the Peace Action Education Fund at avega@peacecoalition.org or 609-924-5022. Click here to print a registration form for mailing. To print and post a PDF of the conference flyer click here. Young people are encouraged to participate free of charge.
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Heart 4 Muslim Conference Save the Date Saturday, October 8, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church 123 West 57th St, Manhattan, NY
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Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship Annual Gathering Attention Healthcare Workers! Registration is now open for Mennonite Healthcare Fellowship's Annual Gathering, June 17-19, 2016 in Estes Park, CO. Plan now for this weekend of workshops, worship, networking, and sharing together with other healthcare professionals. Visit www.mennohealth.org/annual-gathering-2016 |
Mount Clare Christian School Winter/Spring Give-A-Thon for Mt. Clare Christian School Did you know that there is an evangelistic Christian School in the Anabaptist tradition in inner-city Baltimore? Mt. Clare Christian School (MCCS) is a ministry of Wilkens Avenue Mennonite Church, located in an under-resourced urban community of Southwest Baltimore City. Our school is funded largely by donations from churches and individuals. The portion of tuition that school families pay is $25 per month per child, allowing us to reach the children in our target community. Our mission is to provide a quality, Christian education for children in the Mt. Clare Community. Over 70% of our students are from Non-Christian backgrounds. Would you join us in helping with our Mount Clare Christian School Winter/Spring Give-A-Thon? We are currently seeking 50 new monthly partners in the amounts of $50, $75, and $100 per month to help us strengthen our funding base and allow us to impact more students in this community. To sign up as a monthly partner in our Winter/Spring Give-A-Thon or for more information visit mountclarechristian.org/donate |
The Reasons To Believe chapter of Lancaster, PA invites everyone to join them at Stumptown Mennonite Church the third Thursday of every month for documentary films, lectures, and lively discussions about how the latest scientific discoveries are intersecting with Biblical truths. Meetings run 7-9 PM. For more information, call Will Charles: 717-330-0901. |
Women's Regional Assembly Saturday, November 12, 8 a.m. - 12 noon Stumptown Mennonite Church 2813 Stumptown Rd, Bird-in-Hand, Pa. The New kind of event... 21 different workshops led by 21 young Anabaptists including a few grandmothers. Leaders within 21 different regional churches and hoping they each bring 5-10-20 friends/neighbors. Time for Christian inspiration... many opportunities for new friendships and helpful resources! Contact #s for details of the event, including the 21 workshop titles, names of 21 leaders, and schedule: 717-656-7878, office@stumptownmc.org, http://stumptownmc.org/get-connected/wra/ |
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