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Fall Leadership Assembly Friday, September 16, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Yoder's Banquet & Conference Center 14 S Tower Rd., New Holland, PA 17557 Per Nilson is pastor of Community of Hope Lutheran Church in Rosemount, Minnesota. By asking him to travel east to visit with Lancaster Conference, we are asking him to impart vision and encouragement for our fellowship of churches to help us develop missional communities around our various local congregations. He will help us catch a vision for reaching out to unchurched people and for multiplying faith communities. Congregational leaders, missional experimenters, missional practitioners, church planters, Church on the Other Side participants, and sold-out Jesus followers are encouraged to attend the day.
Registration is required by September 9, please contact Joselyn Santiago at jsantiago@lancasterconference.org or 717-293-5246 ext. 100. The cost is $30/person and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Cash or check payable to Lancaster Mennonite Conference; due on or before September 16. 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. LMC Youth Workers Monthly Breakfast On the 4th Tuesday of each month, youth ministry workers gather at 8:00 a.m. at Lyndon Diner in Lancaster, Pa. to share ideas and, encourage and support one another through conversation and prayer. Anyone involved with youth ministry in any way in Lancaster Mennonite Conference is welcome! Please RSVP on the LMC Youth Workers FB page if you are coming. 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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LMC Agency Events & Information
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Eastern Mennonite Missions  "Good news in a broken world" EMM banquet
EMM has existed for well over 100 years, always striving to fulfill its calling. But it is important to step back from time to time and ask: What is EMM's role in today's world? Why does EMM exist?
As citizens of the global community, we look at our world in 2016 and see chaos swirling around us. In the midst of this, EMM desires for the hope of Jesus to be held in every heart. At the 2016 vision and fundraising banquet, "Good news in a broken world," hear more from president Nelson Okanya about EMM's calling. The banquet takes place on Friday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. at Yoder's Restaurant and Buffet, 14 South Tower Road, New Holland, PA 17557. Register online at emm.org/banquet. Registration opens August 19.
Banquete de EMM "Buenas noticias en un mundo quebrantado"
EMM ha existido por más de 100 años, siempre esforzándose por cumplir su llamado. Pero es importante dar un paso hacia atrás de cuando en cuando y preguntarnos: ¿Cuál es el papel de EMM en el mundo de hoy? ¿Por qué existe EMM?
Como ciudadanos de la comunidad mundial, miramos nuestro mundo en 2016 y vemos caos revoloteando alrededor nuestro. En medio de esto, el deseo de EMM es que la esperanza de Jesús habite en cada corazón. En el banquete de visión y recaudación de fondos del 2016, "Buenas noticias en un mundo quebrantado", oiga más de parte del presidente de EMM, Nelson Okanya, acerca del llamado de EMM. El banquete tendrá lugar el viernes 21 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m. en el Yoder's Restaurant and Buffet, 14 South Tower Road, New Holland, PA 17557. Regístrese online visitando emm.org/banquet. El registro se inicia el 19 de agosto.
Christian + Muslim = friends?
Heard any of these ideas? -
All Muslims are militant jihadists. -
Jesus followers need to hide their faith when relating to Muslims. -
Muslims are inaccessible or unapproachable. -
Muslims already have faith and don't need the gospel.
Invite EMM's Christian/Muslim Relations Team to your church to challenge myths like these. Equip your congregation or group for life-giving interaction with Muslims. Work with the team to choose the best mix of core and optional seminar components for your context. Learn more at emm.org/peacemakers. To book a seminar, email Jonathan Bornman at peacemakers@emm.org.
Cristiano + musulmán = ¿amigos?
¿Ha escuchado alguna de las siguientes ideas? - Todos los musulmanes son yihadistas militantes.
- Los seguidores de Jesús deben ocultar su fe cuando se relacionan con musulmanes.
- Los musulmanes son inaccesibles.
- Los musulmanes ya tienen fe y no necesitan del evangelio.
Invite al Equipo de Relaciones entre Cristianos y Musulmanes a su iglesia para desafiar mitos similares a estos. Capacite a su congregación o grupo para tener interacción vivificante con los musulmanes. Trabaje con el Equipo para elegir la mejor combinación de componentes básicos y opcionales de un seminario aplicable a su contexto. Obtenga mayor información visitando emm.org/peacemakers. Para reservar fechas para un seminario, envíe un correo electrónico a Jonathan Bornman a peacemakers@emm.org.
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. |
 Bookworm Frolic The annual Bookworm Frolic is rapidly approaching. Come out to 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA, between Wednesday, August 10 and Friday, August 12 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, August 13 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), to purchase your favorite used books and support the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. Volunteers are still needed to help with set-up and parking cars. If you are available, please contact Helena Neufeld at 717-393-9745.
Festival de Libros El Festival de Libros anual se aproxima rápidamente. Ven a 2215 Millstream Road, Láncaster, PA, entre miércoles 10 de agosto y viernes 12 de agosto (9 a.m. a 7 p.m.) y sábado 13 de agosto (9 a.m. a 4 p.m.), para comprar tus libros usados favoritos y así apoyar la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster.
Music in the Orchard Come to the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum for the final summer concert on Saturday August 6, 6 p.m. It will feature singer-songwriter Emily Grove and her alternative folk, with an opening by Scott Stein with his soulful vocals, and lush, yet playful orchestrations. 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 cuarto concierto el sábado 6 de agosto, 6 p.m. El acto principal será por la cantautora Emily Grove y su música folclórica alternativa, con una apertura por Scott Stein con sus vocales enternecedoras, y su orquestación exuberante y a la vez juguetona. Boletos cuestan $8 por adulto en el día del concierto en el local. Los niños menores de 12 entran gratis.
Field Trip: Gettysburg Historical Sites from an Anabaptist Perspective A tour of Gettysburg from 8 am to 4 pm, Saturday, September 17, will reveal the difficult choices that some Anabaptists made during the Civil War. Registration for this battlefield tour is due August 17. Tickets cost $75 for Society members and $90 for nonmembers. Reserve your spot by online at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745.
Gira: Perspectiva Anabautista sobre Lugares Históricos de Gettysburg Una gira de Gettysburg de 8 am a 4 pm, el sábado 17 de septiembre, revelará las decisiones difíciles que algunos anabautistas tomaron durante la Guerra Civil. Regístrate para esta gira del campo de batalla para el 17 de agosto. Los boletos cuestan $75 para miembros de la Sociedad, y $90 para no-miembros. Reserva tu lugar en lmhs.org o llamando al (717) 393-9745.
Field Trip: The Trail of Greenywalt's Boys Join Ken Reed in visiting sites relating both to the Mennonite and Scots-Irish communities on Saturday, October 8. Reed will look at how these two groups of religious refugees lived uneasily next to one another. Reed is also the author of the forthcoming historical fiction novel Both my Sons (Greenywalt's Boys) that explores Mennonites during the Revolutionary War. He previously authored Mennonite Soldier and He Flew Too High. Registration for this tour is due September 8. Tickets cost $75 for Society members and $90 for nonmembers. Reserve your spot online at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745.
Gira: El Sendero de los Muchachos de Greenywalt Visita con Ken Reed lugares que se relacionan a las comunidades menonita y escocés-irlandés el sábado 8 de octubre. Reed informará sobre cómo estos dos grupos de refugiados religiosos vivieron en tensión cercanos el uno al otro. Reed es también el autor de la novela de ficción histórica a publicarse próximamente, Both my Sons (Greenywalt's Boys) que explora a los menonitas durante la Guerra Revolucionaria. También es autor de Mennonite Soldier y He Flew Too High. Los boletos cuestan $75 para miembros de la Sociedad, y $90 para no-miembros. Reserva tu lugar en lmhs.org o llamando al (717) 393-9745.
Annual Storytelling Night Hear life stories from Charlie Longenecker, former biology teacher at Lancaster Mennonite High School, and Janet Breneman, teacher, writer and pastor, at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 12 at Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Rd., Landisville, Pa. Learn more at lmhs.org.
Noche de Cuentos Anual Escucha historias de su vida contados por Charlie Longenecker, maestro de biología en Lancaster Mennonite High School, y Janet Breneman, maestra, escritora y pastora, a las 7 p.m., 12 de septiembre en Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Rd., Landsiville, Pa. Aprende más sobre el evento en lmhs.org.
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 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. |
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Benefit Auction Art Preview Reception Plan on attending the Landis Homes Benefit Auction Art Preview Reception. It is set for Tuesday, August 9 from 6:30-8:00pm. It will be held in the Harvest View Gallery at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. See featured originals and limited edition prints donated by artists and supporters. In addition quilts and other auction items will be available to view. The auction is set for Saturday, September 10.
Landis Homes Fellowship Day
Pathways Registration is now open for the fall session of Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning, sponsored by Landis Homes. These learning courses, excursions, and service projects are designed for anyone age 55+ in South Central PA. For more information and to register see http://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org/lancaster-county/ or call 717-381-3577 |
LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information
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August 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Come for a great time among friends and return home with a fabulous painting that you created. No artistic ability required. $35 per person includes all art materials, instruction and a Starbucks specialty drink. Class size limited. Adults only.
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Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation is offering a Music as Prayer Retreat on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 9:00 - 4:00 pm at the Jesuit Center, Wernersville, PA. This retreat will explore song and music as prayer including: psalms, instrumental music, chant & more. This retreat is for anyone interested in exploring our topic regardless of musical ability. Participants are invited to join in musical prayer, and/or "just listen". Those who wish to stay for dinner may conclude the day by attending a free evening dress-rehearsal of Mozart's Requiem, a masterpiece of musical prayer, in the Jesuit Center's beautiful chapel. For additional information visit www.kairosjourney.org. |
No Longer Alone Ministries 25th Anniversary Banquet and Auction: Celebrating the Journey Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road 5:45 p.m. Fellowship and Silent Auction; 6:30 p.m. Program and Live Auction Speaker: Amy Simpson, author of the award-winning Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission, knows the trauma and bewilderment of mental illness in her family. She reminds us that people with mental illness are our neighbors and our brothers and sisters in Christ. Showing the path to loving them well and becoming a church that loves God with whole hearts and whole souls, Amy will encourage her listeners with the strength we have and with minds that are whole as well as minds that are troubled. September 16 On the Frontlines: Supporting Families and Parishioners with Mental Illness 9:00 - 3:30 pm at Calvary Church, Lancaster, PA Although most don't realize it, people in ministry are at the front lines of mental health care. They need support from others with professional training in addressing mental health problems. They also need to sharpen their own knowledge and skills. Seminar presenter Amy SImpson, author of the award-winning Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church's Mission, will offer specific ways people in caring ministries can respond to the needs of individuals and families affected by mental illness. This seminar is co-sponsored with Faith -Based Health Ministries Network, EMU-Lancaster Campus, and Philhaven. Audience: clergy, nurses, social workers, and other professionals. Cost: $35; lunch included; CEU's available Registration: online at www.nlam.org (early July) or mail to NLAM office September 17 Bike Lancaster Calling all bike enthusiasts! Come celebrate NLAM's 25 years by participating in Bike Lancaster (formerly the Dream Ride) on Saturday, September 17, in Millersville. No Longer Alone needs riders and sponsors. Contact Ken and Marilyn Langeman, NLAM Bike Lancaster Coordinators at 717-859-3840 or kmlangeman@hotmail.com.Family Support Group FSG brings Christian support for families and friends of loved ones with mental illness. There are informative topics to enhance insight and understanding of mental illness. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster. Educational program runs from 3-4pm; Share and Care Groups meet from 4:10-5pm. Upcoming groups: August 28 - Anxiety Disorders, Carla Kouterick, Family Resource and Counseling Center September 25 - MHA, Gretchen Gaudioso, Client and Family Advocate; Mental Health America PATHS to Discovery Support Group PATHS participants experience fellowship, encouragement, and mutual support for their personal journeys with mental illness. Presently three groups, facilitated by a professional staff member, meet at the following locations: First Thursday of each month from 11 am - 12:30 pm at NLAM location, 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster Second Wednesday of each month from 11 am - 12:30 pm at The Salvation Army, 121 S Queen St, Lancaster. Third Thursday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at The Factory Ministries, 3098 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise. Monthly Discussion Topics: August - Mind, Soul and Spirit; September - Accountability |
November 5, at Midway Church of the Brethren New this year, the first hour from 6-7 pm will be a social hour where you can shop the silent auction and sit around tables enjoying coffee and dessert with friends old and new. The program will begin at 7 pm and will include a ministry update, stories from the inside, a presentation by Dave Musser, LMFT, and a live auction. Returning to the live auction this year with be a wallet filled with tickets, gift certificates, cash and other fun items. Would you like to help make the Coffee & Dessert Night an amazing success? Here's what you can do. - Plan to attend and bring some friends! Online registrations will begin in September.
- Contact our office at 717.274.3950 to learn how you can promote this event at your church.
- Donate a gift certificate, gift card, event tickets, cash, or other items that fit in a wallet. Donations may be sent to or dropped off at our office at 100 Forney Road, Lebanon, PA 17042.
- If you have an item or idea for our silent auction, contact our office at 717.274.3950 to speak with our auction chairperson.
- Be a sponsor of this event or advertise in the event program. Click here for details.
Whatever you do, don't miss this event! |
Congregational Events & Information
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Gingrichs Mennonite Church Loving God with All of Your Heart Bible Conference Gingrichs Mennonite Church, 100 Forney Road, Lebanon, PA is hosting its 3rd annual Bible Conference Friday September 9 through Sunday September 11. The speaker for the event is Travis Spann, Executive Director of Dwelling Ministries of Willmore, Kentucky. The strategic focus of Dwelling Ministries is college students at Asbury University. Although not limited to student ministries, Travis and his wife Charis (Miller) feel specifically called to pour their lives into the young people in Willmore and beyond, to empower and equip them to go on and become community, nation, and world changers. Travis is recognized as a worshiper and intercessor who is gifted in the prophetic and in making God's Word come alive through his teaching. Services will be held Friday September 9, Saturday September 10, and Sunday September 11 at 7:00 p.m. Travis will also preach during the Sunday morning worship at 10:15. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Pastor Jim Schwenk at jimschwenk@comcast.net or (717) 274-1521. "All Creatures Great and Small" Weekend "All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all." So says the beautiful English hymn, and so we believe! This being the case, Gingrichs Mennonite Church is holding an "All Creatures Great and Small Weekend" Saturday October 8 and Sunday October 9. The weekend begins with a 5k race and 1 mile fun run/walk on Saturday October 8 at 8:30 a.m. Dogs are welcome and invited to run or walk with their owners. Overall first place male and female finishers will receive an award. The top three male and female finishers in each of six age groups will receive unique medals. Food, fun and other animal-friendly events will be held on site that day. Please register for the race by September 9 to guarantee a participant's long sleeve t shirt. Shirts available after September 9 while supplies last. Registration forms are available by emailing race director Jim Schwenk at jimschwenk@comcast.net or online at www.pretzelcitysports.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available by contacting the race director via email or by phone at (717) 769-0390. Proceeds from the race will benefit Jubilee Ministries and the Humane Society of Lebanon County.
On Sunday October 9 at 10:15 a.m., Gingrichs will hold an "animal friendly" worship service outdoors on the church lawn. All God's creatures are welcome . . . human and otherwise! Gather with us as "everything that has breath" praises the Lord! |
Laurel Street Mennonite Church 70th Reunion Saturday, September 17, 11 a.m. Lancaster County Park, Pavilion #21
Service begins at 11:00 a.m. and meal will be served at 12 noon. Bring a dish to share, your own place setting, and a chair. |
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. |
Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity Saturdays, Sep. 17 and Nov. 19, 2016, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lititz COB Church, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, Pa. Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity (CCCG) is a two-day interactive seminar, demonstrating how pastors and ministry leaders can unearth and energize congregational generosity by exploring the significant and necessary steps to creating lasting cultural change within a congregation.
Registration fee for the seminar is $150 per ministry team that includes a pastor and two or three leaders. Each attendee must also purchase the participant workbook for $45. Space is limited. The deadline to register is Aug.15, 2016. Contact Kevin Nofziger at kevin.nofziger@everence.com or Kay Weaver at kweaver@one-cob.org for more information.
Click on the links below for more information regarding the two-day CCCG event.
Friday, November 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brethren Village Wolfe Auditorium/Welcome Center 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, Pa. 17606 Everence, Brethren Village and Atlantic Northeast District of the COB are offering an End-of-life workshop to help people think and talk about important issues concerning their last wishes. Peace of mind often comes from knowing your wishes are understood and your family will know what to do when the time comes.
Cost is $20 (payable at the event to Everence Financial. This fee goes toward providing the End-of-life manual. Brethren Village will provide lunch and snacks.)
Click here to view the workshop flyer. |
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
Click here for more information. |
Mennonite & Brethren Engaged Encounter Focus on our upcoming marriage Take a break from wedding planning and spend a weekend away with your fiancé(e) focusing on your upcoming marriage at our next Engaged Encounter at Kenbrook Bible Camp August 5-7.! Learn more about each other as you learn about communication, how to deal with stress in marriage, how to make your marriage last a lifetime, and more! Visit our website (www.marriageencounter.org), send us an email (love@marriageencounter.org), or give us a call at 717-569-5676 for more information or to register. |
Mennonite Central Committee Gap Relief Auction August 12-13, 2016 Solanco Fairgrounds, 172 S. Lime St., Quarryville Pa. 17566 The event kicks off on Friday with a pork roast dinner and special music. Ken Sensenig, Assistant Executive Director of MCC East Coast, will also offer some insights into MCC's work in Haiti that builds on a nearly 60 year history in that country. Working with local partners, MCC literally and deliberately plants seeds of hope in the midst of difficulties. Saturday's auctions will feature handmade quilts, furniture and more. Click here for more information. |
"Children of the Day" by Beth Moore Sessions repeated 3 times each Thursday, total of 9 weeks.
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