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Summary of Tax Issues Click here for a brief summary of tax issues that are different for pastors than regular tax payers. Also some useful hints for church treasurers. Updated for 2016. 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. Celebración de la Vida de la Iglesia, 2017 ¡Cuentos! ¡Cuentos! ¡Cuentos! Usted no querrá perderse las historias que Dios está escribiendo en los corazones de aquellos a lo largo de la Conferencia Menonita de Lancaster! Historias como "¿Por qué soy un menonita?" Y "Caminar con los leprosos". ¿Sabías que más de 10,000 personas cumplen 65 años todos los días? ¿Cómo ministramos a estas personas en nuestras comunidades? Estas y muchas otras historias serán parte de la Celebración de la Vida de la Iglesia que se llevará a cabo del viernes al sábado 17 al 18 de marzo de 2017 en la iglesia Weaverland Mennonite, 210 Weaverland Valley Road en East Earl, Pa. Para ver la lista completa de seminarios haz clic aquí. Para ayudar con la planificación, regístrese para la comida y sus seminarios en surveymonkey.com/r/CCL-2017 o llame al 717-293-5246 ext. 100.
Haz clic aquí para ver un resumen del fin de semana de Celebración de la Vida de la Iglesia.
Conference Related Ministries Seminar
Integration of Faith with Secular Communities and Services Friday, March 31, 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at
Garden Spot Village, 433 South Kinzer Rd., New Holland, Pa.
Registration cost is $20. Click here to view the brochure and how to register. Orientation for Newly (or Recently) Credentialed Leaders Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Lancaster Conference Office
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. |
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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 |
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Eastern Mennonite Missions  Community prayer event EMM's mission is built on your prayers! Join us on April 11 for a time of intercessory prayer for EMM workers around the world. Childcare is not provided, but children are welcome. The event takes place on Tuesday, April 11, 6:30-8 p.m., at Landis Homes in the Westview Community Room. For more information, visit emm.org/prayerfasting or contact Jessica Herlein at 717 898-2251 ext. 235 or jessicah@emm.org. Un evento de oración de la comunidad ¡ La misión de EMM está basada en las oraciones suyas! Únase a nosotros el 11 de abril en un tiempo de oración intercesora por los trabajadores de EMM alrededor del mundo. No ofrecemos cuidado de niños, pero niños son bienvenidos. El evento tendrá lugar el martes, 11 de abril de 6:30 a 8:00 p.m., en el Westview Community Room de Landis Homes. Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/prayerfasting o póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en el 717 898-2251 ext. 235 o jessicaf@emm.org. Mission workers needed in Europe EMM is praying for people to consider serving in one of the many long-term mission opportunities in Europe. From working with immigrants and refugees in Germany to strengthening tiny but vibrant churches in East/Central Europe; from joining in with a long-developing ministry in the U.K. to helping pioneer new work in Marseilles, France - we're excited about the doors opening before us, and we're asking God to send people to walk through them! Could that be you? To learn more, visit emm.org/longterm. Se necesitan obreros de misiones en Europa EMM está orando para que alguna gente considere servir en una de las muchas oportunidades de misión a largo plazo en Europa. Ya sea: trabajando con inmigrantes y refugiados en Alemania o fortaleciendo las pequeñas pero vibrantes iglesias en Europa oriental y central; uniéndose a un ministerio en desarrollo por muchos años en el Reino Unido o ayudando como pionero en una nueva obra en Marsella, Francia. Estamos muy entusiasmados al ver que puertas se abren delante de nosotros, y le estamos pidiendo a Dios que envíe personas dispuestas a entrar por ellas. ¿Podría ser usted una de esas personas? Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/longterm. Launch: training disciples to make disciples across cultures Launch is an EMM training course that equips people for cross-cultural ministry experiences in any context. This three-phase course challenges you to a deeper walk of discipleship and provides you with practical skills to disciple others, all within a supportive learning community. Get started online with seven self-paced learning modules. Gather with like-minded disciples at a Launch intensive to keep building on core concepts. And stay connected through the Launch cohort, an online learning community. Transformational learning can't be rushed! Come and journey with EMM.
Launch (Lanzamiento): capacitando a los discípulos para que hagan discípulos en ambientes transculturales Launch es un curso de capacitación de EMM que capacita a la gente para experiencias en el ministerio transcultural en cualquier contexto. Este curso de tres fases le presenta un desafío para un andar de discipulado más profundo y le provee conocimientos prácticos para discipular a otros, todo esto dentro de una comunidad de aprendizaje que le apoya. Comience online con siete módulos de auto-aprendizaje; reúnase con otros discípulos afines en un intensivo de Launch para seguir edificando sobre los conceptos básicos; y manténgase conectado a través de la cohorte de Launch, una comunidad de aprendizaje online. ¡El aprendizaje transformacional no se puede apresurar! Venga y camine hacia delante con EMM.
Póngase en contacto con Krystle Leininger en krystleL@emm.org o en el 717 898-2251 ext. 267. Para obtener más información, visite emm.org/launch.
GO! summer
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Summer discipleship intern in Lancaster, Pennyslvania Disciple youth groups as they serve on one-week Kingdom teams (refugee outreach groups) in Lancaster, Pa. Lead sessions, engage one-on-one, and help lead service opportunities.
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Community worker in Queens, New York Assist with and/or direct community summer programs like VBS, daily enrichment, and tutoring programs for children. Disciple youth and expand/develop a computer lab and ESL programs. Assist with a food pantry, a clothing ministry, and prayer stations.
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Summer youth worker in the Czech Republic. Help conduct English camps during the summer of 2017. Must have experience working with high-school-aged youth.
GO! summer (Go! verano) GO! summer es un programa de exposición a las misiones de ocho semanas para adultos (mayores de 18 años). ¿Le está llamando Dios a ser sus manos y sus pies a nivel local o en el extranjero? Una de las siguientes oportunidades de Go! summer sería un buen lugar para empezar. - Interno de discipulado durante el verano en Lancaster, Pensilvania. Provea discipulado para grupos juveniles mientras sirven por una semana en Kingdom teams (grupos de alcance a refugiados) en Lancaster, Pensilvania. Dirija sesiones, ministre a nivel personal, y ayude a dirigir oportunidades de servicio.
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Obrero comunitario en Queens, New York. Ayude y/o dirija programas de verano para la comunidad tales como VBS, enriquecimiento diario, y programas de tutoría para niños. Provea discipulado para jóvenes y amplíe y desarrolle un laboratorio de computación y programas de ESL. Ayude con una despensa de comida, un ministerio de ropa, y estaciones de oración.
- Obrero juvenil de verano en la República Checa. Ayude a dirigir campamentos de inglés durante el verano de 2017. Se requiere experiencia de trabajo con jóvenes en la edad de escuela secundaria (High School).
Aprenda más y presente su aplicación a más tardar el 1ro. de mayo en emm.org/gosummer.
Kingdom teams Young people: this summer, you can serve refugees in Lancaster, Pa.! Kingdom teams (or K-teams) offer groups of youth/young adults the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural missions within a local context during the summer. Spend five days serving refugees alongside local partners in Lancaster, Pa., and growing as a disciple of Jesus. 2017 K-team dates: July 17-21, July 24-28, and July 31-Aug. 4. To learn more about serving on a K-team in summer 2017, visit emm.org/kteams or contact Angie Earl at 717 898-2251 ext. 266 or angiee@emm.org. Kingdom teams(Equipos del Reino) Jóvenes: ¡Este verano, ustedes pueden servir a los refugiados en Lancaster, Pensilvania! Kingdom teams (o K-teams) ofrecen a grupos de jóvenes o de adultos jóvenes la oportunidad de participar en misiones transculturales dentro de un contexto local durante el verano. Pase cinco días sirviendo a los refugiados al lado de asociados locales en Lancaster, Pensilvania, y creciendo como discípulo de Jesús. Las fechas de los tres K-teams de 2017 son: del 17 al 21 de julio, del 24 al 28 de julio, y del 31 de julio al 4 de agosto. Para aprender más acerca de servir en un K-team en el verano de 2017, visite emm.org/kteams o póngase en contacto con Angie Earl en el 717 898-2251 ext. 266 o angiee@emm.org. |
 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. Pa. German Dialect Classes Open for registration now! Beginner classes run Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., from March 9 through May 11. Intermediate classes are on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., March 11 through May 13. To register, visit www.lmhs.org/classes or call (717) 393-9745. Clases del dialecto alemán de Pennsilvania ¡Regístrate ahora! Clases para principiantes se llevarán a cabo los jueves, 7-9 p.m., del 9 de marzo al 11 de mayo. Clases avanzadas se darán los sábados de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m., 11 de marzo al 13 de mayo. Para registrarte, visita a www.lmhs.org/classes o llama al (717) 393-9745. "Dutchirican" Exhibit Opens "Dutchirican: History of Latinos of Central Pennsylvania," featuring the long history of Hispanics in Central Pennsylvania which includes the history of Hispanics in Mennonite churches in the region is now open at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Library. This free exhibit is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., through May 10.
Abre Exhibición "Dutchirican" La nueva exhibición "'Dutchirican': Historia de los Latinos de Pensilvania Central" presenta la historia larga de los hispanos de Pensilvania Central que incluye la historia de los hispanos de iglesias menonitas hispanas en la región. La exhibición gratuita está abierta hasta el 10 de mayo de martes a sábados de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m. en la biblioteca de la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster. Annual Banquet Learn and reflect on Lancaster County history and culture during this year's Annual Banquet of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, featuring Jack Brubaker, author of the "The Scribbler" column in the Lancaster Newspapers. He will share on the topic "Ten of My Favorite Historical Anecdotes about Lancaster County." The banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at lmhs.org , or by calling (717) 393-9745. The deadline for registration is Saturday, March 18. Banquete Anual Aprende y reflexiona sobre la historia del condado de Láncaster en el Banquete Anual de este año, presentando a Jack Brubaker, autor de la columna, "The Scribbler" en LNP. Brubaker hablará sobre "Mis Diez Anécdotas Históricas Favoritas del Condado de Láncaster." El banquete abirá a las 6 p.m. el sábado 25 de marzo. Boletos cuestan $30 y se consiguen en lmhs.org, o llamando al (717) 393-9745. Regístrate en o antes del 18 de marzo. Lancaster Family History Conference The Thirty-eighth Annual Lancaster Family History Conference presents "New Arrivals in a New Land: A Tribute to Our 1717 Immigrant Families" with a keynote by John L. Ruth. It takes place from May 18-20 at the Lancaster Farm and Home Center. Register at lmhs.org/events/history-conference. Conferencia Genealógica de Lancaster La 38va Conferencia Genealógica de Lancaster presenta "Recién Llegados a Una Nueva Tierra: Tributo a Nuestras Familias Inmigrantes del 1717" con John L. Ruth como orador principal. La conferencia se llevará a cabo del 18 al 20 de mayo en el Lancaster Farm and Home Center. Regístrate en lmhs.org/events/history-conference. Field trip registration open Registration is open for four of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society's 2017 field trips. Join a bicycle tour of Native American historical sites, learn about Pennsylvania German barns, hear the story of Christian Burkholder, and celebrate 300 years of Mellinger Mennonite Church. To register and learn more, visit lmhs.org/events/field-trips. Abre la registración para giras educativas Regístrate para cuatro giras educativas de la Sociedad Menonita Histórica de Lancaster en el 2017. Únete a una gira en bicicleta a lugares históricos indígenas, aprende sobre los ranchos alemanes de Pensilvania, escucha la historia de Christian Burkholder, y celebra 300 años de la Iglesia Menonita de Mellinger. Para registrarte y aprender más, visita a lmhs.org/events/field-trips. |
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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.
Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Spring Concert Series Sunday, April 9 at 4 p.m.
Stumptown Mennonite Church
Bird-in-Hand
Saturday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Lititz Moravian Congregation
Lititz
Sunday, April 23 at 4 p.m.
Forest Hills Mennonite Church
Leola
Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
Chiques Church of the Brethren
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Save The Date
Parkinson's Support Group Meeting
The next meeting of the Parkinson's Support Group will be held Monday, March 20th from 2-4 p.m. at Landis Homes in the Westview Community Room. There will be an update on Parkinson's Disease. Landis Homes is located at 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz Pa. 17543. For more information, call 717-509-5494.
Pathways  The mission of the Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® is to foster with persons age 55+ a quest for lifelong learning that enriches the mind and spirit to pursue wisdom, service and understanding. Signup is now open for the Spring 2017 semester. For more information, including a list of classes, locations and other information, please call 717-381-3577 or visit the Web site at http://bit.ly/PathwaysSpring2017 |
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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. |
Friday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Village Square Park 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. Call 717-355-6000 for more information. |
Sing traditional hymns at the 12th annual Harmonies Hymn Sing. It will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., at the Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Delp Road, Lancaster, Pa. Mike Burkholder, Stan Godshall, David Sauder, and Gretchen Thomas will lead traditional congregational singing. Glenn Lehman will assist. Opportunity for suggesting hymns and sitting in voice sections will be given. Good acoustics and dedicated singers always make this evening in song a rare delight.
Free to the public, an offering will be received for Harmonies Workshop and its work of promoting hymns. See details at www.harmonies.org. |
You are invited to join Kairos: School of Spiritual Formation for a Day Retreat exploring a Life of Prayer on Saturday, April 8th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Jesuit Center in Wernersville, Pa. Facilitator Mark Beazley will invite us to consider how prayer can become the essence of a life of communion with God, and discover prayer as a transformational language of the soul. This retreat will provide the opportunity to engage in several contemplative prayer practices. Early Bird registration by March 3rd. For additional information please visit kairosjourney.org/life-of-prayer. |
Join New Person Ministries for their annual banquet on March 10th at 6 p.m. at Conestoga Mennonite Church. Come and see how the Lord is working in the lives of men returning to society from prison. Cindy Sanford, author of Letters to a Life, will be our keynote speaker.Door s will open at 6 p.m. with light appetizers and the meal will be served at 6:30pm. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance and a freewill offering will be taken. Register by calling 610-777-2222, emailing newpersonministries@gmail.com, or eventbrite. Also visit newpersonministries.org for more information and sponsorship details. |
No Longer Alone Ministries Sunday, March 26, 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: - 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: - March - Smart Eating with subtopics of Resources and Recipes and Guides to a Balanced Diet
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Come join the TTC/Potter's House family for their annual banquet at Shady Maple on Friday, March 3 at 6:30 pm. (Doors open at 6 pm.) Dr Karl Benzio, founder and Executive Director of the Lighthouse Network will speak on "A Safe Place for Healing and Growth". There will also be a ministry update and a personal testimony from a student. There is no charge to attend although advance registration is required. Call 717-943-7230 or email ttcph.development@gmail.com to reserve your space. A free will offering opportunity will be given. Table Sponsors at $250 per table are also appreciated as they allow all of the proceeds of the offering to go toward the ministry. |
Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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Chatter Chow and Cheerful Service May 6, 2017 Chatter Chow and Cheerful Service is planned for May 6, 2017 at the MCC Material Resource Center in Ephrata. The hours are 9-12:30. Atlantic Coast Conference Mennonite Women aging extend the invitation for all women from age 12-95 to join together for fellowship, MCC work and a light lunch of soup and bread. More details to follow in the coming months. Each woman is asked to bring a pint of chicken noodle or vegetable soup. Bread and beverage will be provided. Deb Sprunger is available to answer any questions. (717) 517-8114. |
| 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/ |
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, |
| Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP
Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at The offices of Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP, 2933 Lititz Pike How can churches be protective and proactive when engaging with the world? Attorneys Peter Kraybill and Jonna Stratton will address this question, paying special attention to employment law, tax issues, lawsuits, trademarks, insurance, and the Child Protective Services Law. Attorneys Kraybill and Stratton will also discuss First Amendment protections, the Free Exercise Clause, and the ministerial exception. A light breakfast is included.
To register, call 717.291.1700 or email RSVP@gkh.com. Child Protection Policies Thursday, April 6, 2017, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at
The offices of Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP, 2933 Lititz Pike Attorneys Ann Martin and Dwight Yoder will review the significant changes made to Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services law since 2015, aspects of the law identified by child protection advocates and legislators as requiring further clarification, and how effectively the state's hotline for reporting child abuse is functioning. The presentation is geared toward those who work with children in churches and other nonprofit organizations. A light lunch is included.
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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." |
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 Quilt Preview Join us Thursday-Saturday, March 2-4, 2017, for this year's quilt preview of the Pennsylvania Relief Sale. Check out over 100 quilts, shop Quilter's Corner and upcycled items made by volunteers at the Material Resources Center and support MCC! The preview runs Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the MCC EC Material Resources Center (517 W. Trout Run Road, Ephrata, Pa. 17522). For more information, call (717) 733-2847 or email EastCoastMRC@mcc.org. Click here to view and share the flyer. 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.
61st Annual Pennsylvania Relief Sale March 31 & April 1, 2017, PA Farm Show Complex
Join a global community of people responding to basic human needs and working for peace and justice in the name of Christ.
Attend the Pennsylvania Relief Sale. Bid on handmade quilts. Buy artisan crafts. Shop for goods at several auctions. Eat delicious food. Enjoy children's activities. Donate coins to My Coins Count.
Visit PaReliefSale.org for additional details and a complete schedule of events. |
Ministers of Music Concert The Ministers of Music from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will present a concert at Parkesburg Mennonite Church; 44 East Second Ave. on Sunday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. The Ministers of Music is comprised of five men who offer a variety of musical styles, including spirituals, hymns, gospel songs, and praise and worship choruses. The group sings many familiar traditional songs in modern arrangements. Selections feature a mellow blend of close harmonies accompanied by piano or sung a cappella. All of the men in the group are involved in local church ministry either as pastors or worship leaders. Now in its 38th year, the group was organized in 1979 to sing for a community worship service. The group has ministered in music to churches, retirement homes and at camp meetings in Pennsylvania, New England, Indiana, Florida and Arizona. They have sung on cruise ships and have been featured on the Gospel Tide Hour radio broadcast. Members of the group include Lamar Dourte, John Frye, Merle Gingerich, Bob Kettering (currently interim pastor of the Parkesburg Mennonite Church), and Ron Ludwick; along with Dennis Garrison, sound engineer. |
Parish Resource Center 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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| Lancaster Mennonite Conference
2160 Lincoln Highway East
Lancaster, Pa. 17602
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