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Discussion with Thought Leaders
Under Our Skin: A Forum on Race and Faith You're Invited to a discussion with thought leaders on Race and Faith, called Under Our Skin: A Forum on Race and Faith. This discussion encourages positive response instead of fear or panic tactics. Lancaster Conference leaders are encouraged to attend. For many, the racial divide is an argument, a political position, or a debate on television. The panelists in Under Our Skin desire to move us from argument and debate to understanding by being intentional about trying to put ourselves in someone else's shoes. This forum will also provide us with practical and actionable tools-and a strong call to action-to effectively address challenging issues about race in our churches, schools, and homes.The event, presented by Tyndale House, will be live-streamed by NavPress and cosponsored locally by Elizabethtown Mennonite Church and Lancaster Mennonite Conference. Speakers include Raven's tight-end Benjamin Watson and former NFL coach Tony Dungy on a panel with several others. For more information go to http://www.underourskinforum.com/.The live-streamed event will occur on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00-10:00 PM ET at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, 300 S. Spruce St., Elizabethtown, Pa. 17022. The event is free and open to the public.
Celebration of Church Life 2017 Stories! Stories! Stories! You won't want to miss the stories that God is writing on the hearts of those throughout the Lancaster Mennonite Conference! Stories like "Why am I a Mennonite?" and "Walking with the Leprous". Did you know that more than 10,000 people turn age 65 every day? How do we minister to these folks in our communities? These and many other stories will be part of the Celebration of Church Life that is taking place on Friday - Saturday, March 17-18, 2017 at the Weaverland Mennonite Church, 210 Weaverland Valley Road in East Earl, Pa. To view the complete list of seminars click here. To assist with logistical planning, please register for the meal and your seminars at surveymonkey.com/r/CCL-2017 or call 717-293-5246 ext. 100. Click here to see an overview of the Celebration of Church Life weekend. The Church Multiplication Ministry of Lancaster Mennonite Conference Church On The Other Side (COTOS) Acts 20:20 You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you, but have taught you publicly and from house to house. Our 2020 Vision is to see new life in all LMC churches, to see a movement for multiplication in our local churches, and to reach out in mission with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Within Conference churches, we already have a few groups doing church multiplication, like the Garifuna Mennonite Churches, Shalom Hispanic Council, Vietnamese Mennonites in Philadelphia, West End Mennonite Fellowship, and within the Martindale District. Our purpose is to further open up that missional heart among all our local churches by working and praying for church multiplication and church revitalization. This can only happen by going, making disciples, and baptizing and teaching new believers. Revitalization of some churches may be needed in places that have been challenged to keep the vision and mission to see new life. We seek to support, recapture, and strengthen the reasons God established each ministry. Church On The Other Side is committed to help.
Multiplying new believers and starting new faith communities is core to Church On The Other Side. We seek to preach the gospel and to encourage churches to establish new communities of faith. Our desire is to encourage, cooperate with, and walk with you. At all levels of leadership--Pastor, Bishop, Church Leadership, District leaders, or leaders of other groups--we want to see a great network of multiplying churches that will see our neighborhoods, villages, towns, and cities worshiping Jesus. The 2020 Vision of LMC is to work united with the local churches in developing missional vision. Let's keep moving forward! For more information or resourcing, contact Omar Guzman at hesusu7@hotmail.com.
Multiplication Prayer Gathering Every third Thursday of each month 7-9 p.m. in the Harvest Room, at Landis Homes.
For more information call 717-293-5246 ext. 111. 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. |
Missional Pathways EMM/FMC/LMC
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Missional Pathways  Missional Pathways Missional Pathways is a network for mission involvement. It connects people with the skills, opportunities, resources, and expertise necessary to make their missional impulses a reality. Missional Pathways serves as an extension of its sponsoring congregations and mission organizations, linking people together for increased effectiveness in mission.
Are you sensing an impulse? Ready for an adventure? Active in a venture? Wherever you are on your journey into missions, Missional Pathways is here to help. To request a meeting with a staff person, please write to info@missionalpathways.org or call 717 584-4404 (if no answer, leave a voicemail or send a text). To learn more, visit missionalpathways.org.
Missional Pathways Missional Pathways (Sendas misioneras) es un sistema de interrelaciones para la participación en misiones. Conecta a las personas con los conocimientos, oportunidades, experiencia, y recursos necesarios para hacer realidad sus impulsos misionales. Missional Pathways sirve como una extensión de las congregaciones y organizaciones misioneras que la patrocinan, conectando a las personas para lograr una mayor eficacia en misiones. ¿Siente usted un impulso? ¿Está listo para una aventura? ¿Está activo en una aventura? Dondequiera que se encuentre en su viaje a las misiones, Missional Pathways está aquí para ayudar. Para solicitar una cita con un miembro del staff, por favor escriba a info@missionalpathways.org |
LMC Agency Events & Information
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Eastern Mennonite Missions  Refugees in Lancaster - how can YOU help? "Welcoming refugees" is an event that allows Lancaster County residents to spend an evening learning from Christine Baer, Congregational Resource Developer at Church World Service. You'll hear about refugee needs and specific opportunities to serve, like forming a Welcome Team for a refugee individual or family. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone - families, congregations, Sunday School classes, small groups, youth groups, and YOU! - to become involved in serving refugees in Lancaster, Pa. "Welcoming refugees" takes place on Monday, February 13, 6:30 p.m., at Alive Church in Ephrata, Pa. This event is open to the public; registration not required. Questions? Contact Jessica Fellenger at jessicaf@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 235. Visit emm.org/events to learn more. ¿Cómo puede USTED ayudar a los refugiados en Lancaster? "Welcoming refugees" ("Dándole la bienvenida a los refugiados") es un evento que permite a los residentes del condado de Lancaster pasar una tarde aprendiendo de Christine Baer, la desarrolladora de recursos para congregaciones de Church World Service. Usted oirá acerca de las necesidades de los refugiados y de oportunidades específicas para servir, tales como la formación de un equipo de bienvenida para refugiados, ya sean éstos individuos o familias completas. Esta es una oportunidad maravillosa para cualquiera - familias, congregaciones, clases de escuela dominical, grupos pequeños, grupos de jóvenes, ¡o usted! - para involucrarse en servir a los refugiados en Lancaster, Pensilvania. "Welcoming refugees" tendrá lugar el día lunes, 13 de febrero, a las 6:30 p.m., en Alive Church en Ephrata, Pensilvania. Este evento está abierto al público; no se requiere registro. ¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en jessicaf@emm.org o en el 717 898-2251 ext. 235. Visite emm.org/events para más información. You're invited to a book release party! Luke S. Martin, a former missionary to Vietnam, invites you to come celebrate the launch of his new book "A Vietnam Presence: Mennonites in Vietnam During the American War." At this book release party, meet a man who has dedicated the majority of his life to serving the Vietnamese people. Enjoy hearing from the author, editor, fellow missionaries, and family. Ask Luke questions and get your book signed. Vietnamese refreshments will be provided. ¡Le invitamos a la fiesta de presentación de un libro! Luke S. Martin, ex-misionero en Vietnam, le invita a que venga a celebrar el lanzamiento de su nuevo libro "Una Presencia en Vietnam: Los Menonitas en Vietnam Durante la Guerra Americana". En esta fiesta de presentación del libro, conozca a un hombre que ha dedicado la mayor parte de su vida al servicio del pueblo vietnamita. Disfrute palabras del autor, del editor, de compañeros misioneros, y de la familia. Hágale preguntas a Luke y obtenga un autógrafo en su libro. Se proveerán refrescos vietnamitas. Esta fiesta de realizará el viernes, 17 de febrero, a las 6:30 p.m., en el meetinghouse de EMM (53 W. Brandt Blvd., Salunga, PA). Este evento está abierto al público; no se requiere registro. ¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en jessicaf@emm.org o en el 717 898-2251 ext. 235. Visite emm.org/events para más información. Launch into life on mission Want to learn cross-cultural disciple-making skills that will launch you into life on mission? Explore mission internship possibilities at emm.org/internship. Develop a Christian camp in Chile. Teach English in the Czech Republic. Start a business in Central Asia. Or intern in a social impact business right here in North America. Four to twelve month assignments for those 18 and older. Impulsados hacia una vida en misión ¿Desea aprender habilidades interculturales de discipulado que le impulsarán a tener toda una vida en misión? Explore las posibilidades de un internado o pasantía en misiones visitando emm.org/internship.
Desarrolle un campamento cristiano en Chile. Enseñe Inglés en la República Checa. Inicie un negocio en Asia Central. O sea un interno o pasante en un negocio de impacto social aquí mismo en Norteamérica. Posiciones de cuatro a doce meses para mayores de 18 años.
A new missions resource - for kids! Help little ones experience other cultures through a new feature in EMM's Missionary Messenger! A new kids' page, "Friends around the world," will appear in each issue of Missionary Messenger beginning in January 2017. Kids will learn about the life of an EMM missionary kid and encounter a new culture through games, quizzes, activities, crafts, and more. Want to distribute the kids' page in a group or classroom? Visit emm.org/kids to find a printable version.
Un nuevo recurso de misiones, ¡para niños! ¡Ayude a que los pequeños puedan experimentar otras culturas a través de una nueva sección en la revista Misssionary Messenger de EMM! Una nueva página para niños, "Amigos alrededor del mundo", aparecerá en cada publicación de la revista comenzando en enero del 2017. Los niños aprenderán acerca de la vida de un niño misionero de EMM y tendrán un encuentro con una nueva cultura a través de juegos, cuestionarios, actividades, artesanías, y mucho más. ¿Desea distribuir esta página en un grupo o en un aula? Visite emm.org/kids para encontrar una versión que se puede imprimir. |
 Winter Bookfest Discover quality used books from the most popular categories of the summer Bookworm Frolic such as children's books, fiction, and history. This sale runs from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday February 16; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 17; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 18. Festival Invernal de Libros
Descubre libros usados de calidad de las categorías más populares del Festival de Libros en el verano tales como libros para niños, ficción e historia. Esta venta se llevará a cabo de 3 a 8 p.m. el jueves 16 de febrero; 9 a.m. a 8 p.m. el viernes, 17 de febrero; y de 9 a.m. a 6 p.m. el sábado 18 de febrero. Plush Work Wool Embroidery Anne Hermes will lead this workshop on Saturday, February 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students will study examples of antique and vintage plush-work and learn how to stitch, trim and sculpt a plush-work design. Cost is $70 for members/$80 for nonmembers. Materials are included. Register by February 4 at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745. Trabajo Acolchado en Bordado de Lana
Anne Hermes dirigirá este taller el sábado 11 de febrero, de 9:30 a.m. a 2:30 p.m. Los participantes estudiarán ejemplos de trabajo acolchado antiguo y clásico y aprenderán a bordar, cortar y esculpir un diseño acolchonado. El precio es $70 para miembros/$80 para no-miembros. Los materiales están incluídos. Inscríbete para el 4 de febrero en lmhs.org , o llamando al (717) 393-9745. Grain Painting Jim King, local fancy painter, will teach how to false-grain a small box with ball feet during this folk art class on Saturday, February 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society-2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Cost is $70 for members/$80 for nonmembers. Materials are included. Register by February 10 at lmhs.org , or by calling (717) 393-9745. Pintando Vetas Falsas
Jim King, pintor de adorno local, enseñará cómo pintar vetas falsas sobre una pequeña caja de madera con patas redondas. Esta clase de artesanía folclórica se llevará a cabo el sábado 18 de febrero de 9 a.m. hasta las 12 p.m. en la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster-2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. El costo es $70 para miembros/$8 para no-miembros. Los materiales están incluídos. Inscríbete para el 10 de febrero en lmhs.org , o llamando al (717) 393-9745.
The Promise and Challenge of Nonresistance Titus Peachey, Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, and Kevin Ressler will discuss how the practice of nonresistance has changed and how it has stayed the same over the years. They will share stories and reflections from a wide range of experience with conscientious objection, restorative justice and advocacy in a program taking place on Monday, February 20, at 7 p.m. at Blossom Hill Mennonite Church. La Promesa y el Desafío de la No-resistencia Titus Peachey, Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, y Kevin Ressler discutirán formas en que la práctica de la no-resistencia ha cambiado o se ha mantenido igual a través de los años. Compartirán historias y reflexiones basados en experiencias abarcadoras en la objeción por conciencia, la justicia restaurativa, y la abogacía en un programa que se llevará a cabo el lunes 20 de febrero, 7 p.m., en Blossom Hill Mennonite Church. Change of Date for Fraktur Classes The dates for the fraktur classes this winter have changed. A "Taste for Fraktur," which focuses on the distinctive imagery of fraktur, will now be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. "The Illuminated Letter," focusing on the calligraphy of fraktur, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 18. Learn more about these classes on lmhs.org. Cambio de fechas para las clases de fraktur Las fechas para las clases de fraktur este invierno han cambiado. "Saboreando el Fraktur," que enfatiza las imágenes distintivas del fraktur, ahora se llevará a cabo de 9 a.m. a 12 p.m. el sábado 4 de marzo. "La Letra Iluminada," enfocada en la caligrafía del fraktur, tendrá lugar de 9 a.m. a 12 p.m. el sábado 18 de marzo. Aprende más sobre estas clases en lmhs.org. |
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Education from an Anabaptist/Christian Perspective Saturday, March 4,8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A day of Keynote Addresses, Workshops and Discussions Registration for the entire day is $39, lunch included. Keynote Addresses will take place in the Fine Arts Center. Click here to view the schedule for the day. |
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Save The Date
Local artist Helena Dueck will show oils and watercolors as well as her fiber art at a show beginning February 8 at Landis Homes. The opening reception, to which the public is welcome, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, in the Harvest View lobby and galleries. Landis Homes is located at 1001 E Oregon Road, Lititz. A snow date has also been set for February 22. The works will continue to be on display through April. For more information, call 717-381-3550 or visit the web site at www.landishomes.org. |
LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information
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February 24-26, 2017 Looking for spiritual refreshment? Escape the circus at home and reconnect with God at Camp Hebron's Women's Retreat, featuring speaker and blogger, Bonni Greiner and worship led by Annie Brown.
Young Adult Retreat March 10-12, 2017 Come away for a weekend of relaxation, inspiration, and warm fellowship with other young adults. Small Groups welcome! Optional activities include board games, hiking, sports, and lots of coffee. Sessions led by Mark & Lisa Kutolowski & worship led by Kutz Music. |
Servant Stage Company "Little Women the Broadway Musical" Friday, February 24, 7 p.m., Chapel Servant Stage Company presents Little Women the Broadway Musical. Based on the classic American novel, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy. Jo weaves a story of herself and her sisters growing up in Civil War America. Servant Stage Co, a Lancaster County non-profit, makes the arts accessible to all... and have fun while doing it! Donations accepted at the door. |
In honor of our 25th anniversary, Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation presents Shane Claiborne,speaker, author, peacemaker, and activist, from 7 to 9 pm, February 24, 2017 at Calvary Church in Lancaster, to offer inspiration on how contemplative spiritual practice can deepen the movement of love, justice, mercy and compassion in our world. Please visit the Kairos website for ticket information http://www.kairosjourney.org/shane-claiborne/. Please call for group rates. Click here for a flyer to display at your church. |
No Longer Alone Ministries Sunday, January 22, 2017, 3-5 p.m. Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster 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. Click here for more information.
Upcoming Topics: - February 26th - Office of Aging Overview led by Steve Brubaker, Aging Waiver Coordinator
- March 26th - Family Journey Highlight Panel Discussion
PATHS to Discovery Support Group
PATHS participants experience fellowship, encouragement, and mutual support for their personal journeys with mental illness. Click here for more information Groups meet twice a month at the following locations: - First and third Tuesday of each month from 2 -3 :30 p.m. at Aspire Community Center, 45 E Main St, Mt Joy.
- First and third Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at NLAM location, 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster.
- Second and fourth Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 121 S Queen St, Lancaster.
Upcoming Topics include: - February - What About My Time? With subtopics of Managing All I need to Do and Keeping a Schedule
- March - Smart Eating with subtopics of Resources and Recipes and Guides to a Balanced Diet
No Longer Alone Ministries Welcomes Interim Director
After seven years as the organization's leader and fourteen years of service with NLAM, Brenda Long is transitioning to a new leadership path in our community. Brenda's passion for mental health led her to NLAM, and her passion for adoption and foster care has led her to her next career opportunity.
Patricia Wolf will serve as Interim Director of No Longer Alone Ministries for approximately six months. Pat previously served as Executive Director of NLAM from 2007-2009, after which she served as Vice President of Programs for Tabor Community Service until her retirement in 2012. Most recently, Pat has taught social work as an adjunct faculty member at both Harrisburg Area Community College and Millersville University. Pat shares that her biggest goal as leader of NLAM is for the ministry and clients to continue to feel supported. "I know that transitions are not easy, but I will do my best to minimize the challenges and help everyone be open to new opportunities." In looking at the months ahead, Pat wants the community and NLAM supporters and clients to know that regardless of the changes that will occur, "No Longer Alone needs to be supported as an expression of Christ's love for all people." Commenting on the transition, Janet Umble, NLAM Board Chair remarks, "God has been faithful to NLAM for 25 years. We are indebted to Brenda Long for the very competent leadership she provided NLAM throughout her tenure. In turn, we value the leadership skills and commitment to our mission that Pat brings to the Interim Director role. The baton has been passed before; it will be passed again in the future as NLAM's journey continues. Please support us in prayer as we seek the leader God has for this ministry." |
Congregational Events & Information
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Gingrichs Mennonite Church A reading group sponsored by Gingrichs Mennonite Church, will hold its next meeting on Monday February 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts, 770 Cumberland Street, Lebanon. We will be discussing W. Bruce Cameron's book, A Dog's Purpose, which is also being released in late January as a major motion picture. Read the book. See the movie. Come and talk about them! The Rabbit Room: good books, good conversation, good tea! |
Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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| Eastern Mennonite University Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) Are you a Teacher? Principal? School counselor? Social worker? Police Officer? Pastor? Mission worker? Church Leader? Work with children and youth? This training is for you and it's coming to Lancaster, PA in March!
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) is a program of Eastern Mennonite University's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding that aims to strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations, and communities to understand the impacts of trauma, interrupt cycles of violence, and build resilience at personal, community, and societal levels. It is a five-day research-supported trauma awareness and resilience-training program that brings together theory and practice from neurobiology, conflict transformation, human security, spirituality, and restorative justice to address the needs of trauma-impacted individuals and communities. At the end of the training participants will be able to bring a trauma-informed perspective to their personal and professional lives, present the basic concepts, and use the tools with others. This STAR Level 1 training will be held at Eastern Mennonite University at Lancaster, which is located at 1846 Charter Lane in the Greenfield Corporate Center. The cost of the five-day (March 20-24, 2017) training is $749.00. For more information, call EMU at Lancaster at 717-397-5190 or check out their website at http://emu.edu/lancaster/star-level-1-training/ |
Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity workshop Saturday, February 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Lititz COB Church, 300 W. Orange St., Lititz Our popular Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity (CCCG) workshops have awakened a spirit of generosity within many congregations! You may see the challenges of the economic climate, be concerned about the financial stability of your congregation, and desire to foster generosity among your attenders. Consider participating in Everence's CCCG workshop on Saturday, Feb 11, 2017, which specifically helps pastors and their leadership teams rethink their role in congregational finances, become better stewards of their members gifts, and awaken an ongoing spirit of generosity within their communities. Attached is an overview of what CCCG is (click here), some testimonials from pastors who have attended (click here), and an informational flier about the Feb 11 workshop (click here). Space is limited, so please be in touch with me via email or phone no later than Friday, Dec 30 if your congregation is interested in participating. If the Feb 11, 2017 date does not work for you but you are interested in a future CCCG workshop, please let me know and I will put you on a list for the future! For questions/information, contact Kevin Nofziger, Church and Member Relations Representative 717-653-6662, Stewardship University Saturday, April 8, 2017, Calvary Church More than 30 workshops focusing on holistic stewardship. Click here for more information. For questions/information, contact Kevin Nofziger, Church and Member Relations Representative 717-653-6662, |
Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mount Joy MC, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy, Pa.
Cost is $60 per person. An early-bird discounted price of $40 is offered to Flourish participants and Landisville-Manor pastors and teams, if they register by Friday, January 6, 2017 by sending full payment to Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552. Please note Flourish/5 Voices on the check. Note that checks must be received by this date to receive the discounted pricing. Registration is welcome after that date until Friday, February 3, 2017 for the regular price of $60. No lunch is included in this event.
We strongly encourage you to bring your leadership teams or elders or persons who assist you in your local context. You may want to consider planning to have lunch together following this event, or to schedule a time when you will review what you heard. There is no need to buy the book before attending. Some of the key aspects of the day will be helping us each accurately assess our leadership voice, as well as recognize the weapons system of each of the voices (including our own!).
Click here to view the flier for the event.
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Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter Pastor and Spouse Marriage Encounter Reenergize your relationship by taking a break from the stresses of life and focusing on each other at our Interdenominational Clergy Marriage Encounter held at the Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace, MD, March 2-4. This weekend is designed to help you grow in your understanding of yourself, your marriage relationship, and your relationship with God and the world around you. Especially designed for pastors and their spouse, the clergy weekend will have attendees from various denominations. May qualify for Continuing Education Credits. Visit our website (www.marriageencounter.org), send us an email (love@marriageencounter), or give us a call at 717-569-5676 for more information or to register." Engaged Encounter Take a break from wedding planning and spend a weekend away with your fiancé(e) at Engaged Encounter focusing on your upcoming marriage! 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! Enjoy a weekend away in the beautiful Poconos at our upcoming encounter, February 17-19, at Twin Pines Camp in Stroudsburg. Visit our website (www.marriageencounter.org), send us an email (love@marriageencounter), or give us a call at 717-569-5676 for more information or to register.
Marriage Encounter Isn't it time you took a break from the stresses of life and focused on each other while strengthening your marriage relationship? Marriage Encounter helps you do that as you learn about communication, how to deal with stress in marriage, how to make your marriage last a lifetime, and more! Apply soon for our upcoming weekend, February 10-12, at Kenbrook Bible Camp. Visit our website (www.marriageencounter.org), send us an email (love@marriageencounter), or give us a call at 717-569-5676 for more information or to register. |
Mennonite Central Committee Participate in a Meat Canning Event MCC's canning team will visit sites throughout the East Coast region in February and March 2017, working with volunteers to prepare cans of meat that will be sent around the world. Visit mcc.org/canning to find a canning site near you.
2017 Celebration Event On March 9, join friends, board members and staff of MCC East Coast at United Revival Mennonite Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., for our 2017 Annual Celebration, an evening of worship and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit mcc.org/Celebrate-EC.
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Parish Resource Center An Evening with Kenda Creasy Dean Thursday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. Highland Presbyterian Church Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean, Professor of Youth, Church and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, will speak to this question during this event. Millennials' faith is "not durable enough to survive long after they graduate from high school. One more thing: we're responsible," Dean says. What should churches do? Dean urges churches to stick to their message, their faith community, and their mission, rather than watering down their beliefs with the hopes of attracting more young people. That is simply "a do-good, feel-good spirituality," as she calls it. Dean argues in her book, Almost Christian, that young, committed Christians share several traits, all of which churches can learn from and respond to when creating a youth ministries program: a personal relationship with God, a dynamic congregation and/or youth group, a sense of call, and hope. How do churches help to create and foster these good environments and opportunities? How do they create the authentic atmosphere young people crave? Join us as Dean speaks with hope about how to address these questions. If you have any questions, please call the PRC directly at 717-299-1113. Your tickets will be emailed to you immediately after your purchase is completed. If you do not receive them, please check your spam folder. All tickets are for General Admission. An Evening with Krista Tippett Saturday, March 4, 7:00 p.m. Lancaster Mennonite School's Fine Arts Center Beloved for her "On Being" podcast, Krista Tippet, the New York Times bestselling author and Peabody-award-winning broadcaster, will speak on Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at an event hosted by the Parish Resource Center. The event will be held at Lancaster Mennonite School's Fine Arts Center. Each ticket includes a free copy of Tippett's latest book, Becoming Wise. Why not make tickets to this event Christmas gifts for your family and friends this year (and be sure to get a ticket for yourself!). Your tickets will be emailed to you immediately after your purchase is completed. If you do not receive them, please check your spam folder. All tickets are for General Admission. How do churches minister to Millennials, a generation who embrace Christianity, but are apathetic, even wary, of the organized church?
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