| These bi-weekly UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of events and information taking place in LMC, agencies, fraternal organizations, congregations, and the broader church. These announcements are for your information and to share with others in your congregation through email, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. |
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Fall Leadership Assembly
Thursday, September 21, 8:30 a.m.-5:05 p.m. Mount Joy Mennonite Church, 320 Musser Rd, Mount Joy, Pa 17552
LMC's Fall Leadership Assembly is planned for Thursday, September 21. This assembly is being held in conjunction with the Annual International Missions Association (IMA) being hosted this year by EMM. This is a wonderful opportunity for LMC leaders to interact with and learn from our Global Fraternal partners from around the world.
Credentialed leaders, please register at the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017FLA. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to register, but donations will be received for the lunch.
Translation in other languages will be provided as requested. For more information, contact Joselyn Santiago at
jsantiago@lancasterconference.org.
The public is welcome to attend the evening sessions at Mount Joy Mennonite Church (click here for dates and times).
Healing Communities Training Saturday, September 30, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Lancaster Mennonite Conference Offices
2160 Lincoln Hwy East #5, Lancaster, Pa 17602
Healing Communities is a proven, national model, developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation with faith leaders from across the theological spectrum to engage congregations in the restoration and healing of their own members who have been impacted by crime and the criminal justice system.
Sponsored by: Lancaster Mennonite Conference, New Person Ministries, The Potter's House
Cost is To register, go to this link
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J93PTHB by September 26.
Click here to view and share the promotional flyer.
Classified Ads LMC, congregations, agencies, fraternal and interested organizations, often post classified ads under the "Classifieds" tab on the LMC website. Click here to see the postings. Offering Schedule The 2018 Offering Schedule is posted on the LMC website. Click here to view and share the brochure. |
Congregational Events & Information
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| Groffdale Mennonite Church
300th Anniversary Homecoming
Sunday, October 1, 9 a.m. Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 North Groffdale Rd, Leola, Pa. The Groffdale congregation is planning a special worship service including varieties of music that have shaped the congregation over the years and dramatic vignettes to remember important events of God's faithfulness. A catered lunch will follow the worship service in a large tent adjacent to the church. Everyone is welcome to attend, especially those who have participated in the life of the congregation at some time in their lives. The day will begin with a light breakfast served in the all-purpose room at 9 a.m. The worship service begins at 10 a.m. in the auditorium followed by the meal at noon in the tent. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP through the church website at Groffdale.com. |
| Martindale Mennonite Church |
| Mellinger Mennonite Church
October 21-22, 2017 Join us on the journey, 300 years - 1717-2017. Remembering God's faithfulness and looking in the future. - Touring Historic Mellinger site
- Children's Activities
- Food
- Singing
- Special Sunday morning worship and Fellowship Meal
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| Mountville Mennonite Church Monthly Worship & Healing Night's, 2nd Wednesday Begins at 7 p.m. at Mountville Mennonite Church, 205 Froelich Ave, Mountville, Pa. We allow space for worshiping in song and prayer for any needs you may have...mental, emotional, spiritual and physical healing. Next scheduled are October 11th and November 8th. |
| New Danville Mennonite Church Celebrates 300 Years On October 14 and 15 New Danville Mennonite will celebrate 300 years of history. On Saturday the 14th there will be a fall festival from 3 to 6 p.m. with yard games, fun for the kids and a bonfire with hot dogs and s'mores included. Sunday's service will be held at 10:15 a.m. and will include all five living Pastors. Afterwards a catered meal will be provided by Enck's Catering. Please call ahead if you plan to attend the meal 717-872-8111. |
| Rohrerstown Mennonite Church |
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
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  Discipleship Conference 2017 Are you a youth or young adult with a passion for sharing Jesus? Get re-inspired at Discipleship Conference 2017, a one-day gathering for young people to celebrate your missional calling. This November 4 event from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. will include worship, encouragement, outreach, and recommissioning back into the harvest field all around us each day. Visit discipleship2017.com to learn more and register. Registration deadline is October 13. $10 registration fee. Lunch and dinner provided; child care not available. This event is sponsored by EMM and VidaNet, a Costa Rican discipleship network. Questions? Contact Jessica Fellenger at jessicaf@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 235.
Conferencia de Discipulado 2017
¿Es usted un joven o adulto joven con una pasión por compartir a Jesús? Sea inspirado nuevamente en la Conferencia de Discipulado 2017, un encuentro de un día para celebrar su llamado misional. Este evento del 4 de noviembre de 9 a.m. a 9 p.m., incluirá alabanzas, ánimo, alcance y una comisión para enviarnos de nuevo a la cosecha que nos rodea cada día. Visite discipleship2017.com para obtener más información y registrarse. La fecha límite de inscripción es el 13 de octubre. La inscripción es de $10. Se proveerá almuerzo y cena; No se proveerá cuidado de niños. Este evento es patrocinado por EMM y VidaNet, una red de discipulado costarricense, ¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en jessicaf@emm.org o 717 898-2251 ext. 235. You're invited to the EMM banquet! "Everyone moving in mission in a changing world" is the theme of this year's banquet. Come learn how EMM is adapting in a changing world, and how you can join in! Enjoy food and fellowship with others who are invested in the mission of God through EMM. The banquet is happening November 1, 6:30 p.m., Eden Resort, Lancaster. Register online at emm.org/banquet. Questions? Contact Jessica Fellenger at jessicaf@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 235. ¡Está invitado al banquete de EMM! "Todos moviéndose en misión en un mundo cambiante" es el tema del banquete de este año. Venga y aprenda cómo EMM se está adaptando en un mundo cambiante, ¡y cómo puede usted participar! Disfrute de comida y de compañerismo con otros que están involucrados en la misión de Dios a través de EMM. El banquete se llevará a cabo el 1ro. de noviembre, a las 6:30 p.m., en el Eden Resort, Lancaster. Regístrese online en emm.org/banquet. ¿Tiene preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Jessica Fellenger en jessicaf@emm.org o 717 898-2251 ext. 235. |
 Maize and Snitz Fest Celebrate the Eastern Woodland Native American and local Pa. German cultures through artisan demonstrations, traditional food and good old-fashioned fun. Maize and Snitz Festival takes place on Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street. Tickets at the site cost $13 per adult, $6 for children 7 to 12, and free for children 6 and under. Festival del Maíz y la Manzana Celebra la cultura de los nativoamericanos de los bosques orientales y la local de los alemanes de Pensilvania a través de demostraciones artesanales, comida tradicional y diversiones saludables. El Festival del Maíz y la Manzana se llevará a cabo el sábado 7 de octubre de 10 a.m. hasta las 4 p.m. en la Casa Museo de Hans Herr del 1719, 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street. Los boletos el mismo día cuestan $12 por adulto, $6 por niño de 7 a 12 años, y gratuito para niños de 6 o menores de esto. Mission Shirati: Transition to Development Hear from a panel of long-time missionaries, moderated by Kevin Ressler, discuss the transformation of mission work in Shirati, Tanzania, at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 9 at Community Mennonite Church, 328 West Orange St., Lancaster. Misión Shirati: Transición al Desarrollo Escucha a un panel de misioneros a largo plazo, moderado por Kevin Ressler, discutir la transformación de trabajo misionero en Shirati, Tanzania, a las 7 p.m. el lunes 9 de octubre en Community Mennonite Church, 328 West Orange St., Lancaster. Native Crafts Folk Art Class Jess McPherson, Shawnee, will teach how to make cordage from natural fibers during a class at the 1719 Herr House & Museum from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 28. The class costs $30. Register by October 13 at www.hansherr.org or by calling (717) 464-4438. Clase de Artesanía Folclórica Nativoamericana Jess McPherson, Shawnee, enseñará cómo hacer sogas de fibras naturales durante una clase en la Casa Mueso de Herr de 9 a.m. hasta el mediodía el sábado 28 de octubre. La clase cuesta $30. Matricúlate para el 13 de octubre en www.hansherr.org o llamando al (717) 464-4438. Booksigning: Historic Barns Hear stories about the historic barns of Lancaster County and beyond at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 in the lower level of the barn at Silverstone Inn and Suites (62 Bowman Road, Lancaster, Pa. 17602). Greg Huber will give a presentation and sign copies of his recent book, The Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania: Architecture and Preservation, Built 1750-1900. Autografía de libro: Ranchos históricos Escucha cuentos sobre los ranchos históricos del Condado de Lancaster y sus afueras a las 7 p.m. el martes 3 de octubre en la planta baja del rancho que se encuentra en Silverstone Inn and Suites (62 Bowman Road, Lancaster, Pa. 17602). Greg Huber dará una charla, y firmará copias de su libro reciente, The Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania: Architecture and Preservation, Built 1750-1900. |
 Memory Loss Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Memory Loss Support Group is set for Tuesday, September 26, 7-8 p.m. in the Warwick Room, Heritage Special Care Center at Landis Homes. Providing information will be Dr. Matt Beelen, from LG Health's Alzheimer's and Memory Care program on the theme Understanding and Assessing Dementia For more information call 717-581-3939 or email supportgroups@landishomes.org. Alzheimer's Association Walk Saturday, September 23, 2017 is the date for this year's Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's™. Once again Landis Homes will be having a team. If you would like to participate on the team or make a donation toward meeting the team's fundraising goal, please check out http://bit.ly/LandisHomesALZ2017. Corn Pickin' 5K Would you like to enjoy a cross country style run/walk and benefit Landis Homes at the same time? Consider participating in the third annual Corn Pickin' 5K. Proceeds from the Corn Pickin' 5K will help ensure aging adults and their families at Landis Homes have the peace of mind and financial support to live healthy, meaningful lives. The event will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Oregon Dairy 1289 Creek Road, Lititz, PA 17543. You can register on location Friday evening and Saturday morning beginning at 7:00am. The race is at 8am with the Kids Dash at 9:30am. Pre-registration: $25 Deadline: October 6, 2017. Click here For more information. |
LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information
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| Camp Hebron Homecoming Fall Festival, October 7, 2017 Celebrate 60 years of ministry with us as we eat, laugh and play. FREE Chicken BBQ for first 300 that register. Laugh until your belly hurts with special show by Lancaster's Comedian/Ventriloquist- Ryan & Friends. New this year - 5k Fun Run! Take in the beautiful sites of Camp Hebron's mountainside at your own pace. Event is FREE to attend, please register at www.camphebron.org/homecoming or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441.
Mother/Daughter Retreat, November 3-5, 2017
Be the mom you always wanted to be! Spend time with your daughter as you examine self-worth, fashion, adversities, relationships, and purpose from a Biblical perspective. The weekend's theme is "Who I Am." Motel-style lodging at Sylvan View and Hillside Villa. Private room - $250/pair; Shared room $210/pair; additional daughter is $80. Financial assistance available. Register at www.camphebron.org/mother-daughter or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441. Thanksgiving Meal Thursday November 23, 2017 @ 12:00 p.m. Forget the cooking, the cleaning, the stress of hosting a family gathering. Enjoy Thanksgiving at Camp Hebron's Sylvan View Dining Room. Reserve your table today! $18 for ages 12+; $9 for Ages 4-11; Ages 0-3 are FREE. Learn more at www.camphebron.org/thanksgiving or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441. BASECAMP: Jr. High Retreat, January 5-7, 2018 Winter youth retreat for grades 6-8. Retreat features speaker Pastor Wayne Morgan. Lodging in cabins and Fernglade. New incentives for youth groups! Register by September 30th & each participant receives a free drink from Peter's Mountain Cafe; Register by October 30th & your youth group will be entered to win a free lock-in at the Gym. Reserve spots for $25/person. $125/person if registered by December 7, 2017 ($20 late fee if registered after). Learn more at www.camphebron.org/base-camp or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441. ROOTED: Sr. High Retreat, January 12-14, 2018 Winter youth retreat for grades 9-12. Retreat features speaker Pastor Todd Pearage and touring worship band - The Evidence. Lodging in cabins and Fernglade. New incentives for youth groups! Register by September 30th & each participant receives a free drink from Peter's Mountain Cafe; Register by October 30th & your youth group will be entered to win a free lock-in at the Gym. Reserve spots for $25/person. $125/person if registered by December 7, 2017 ($20 late fee if registered after). Learn more at www.camphebron.org/base-camp or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441. |
Musical Memories Saturday, October 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Chapel A unique musical program for individuals with Alzheimers/Dementia and their caregiver. This event provides an opportunity for individuals experiencing the symptoms of Dementia to spend an afternoon with family members or a caregiver. Music can be a soothing, calming presence in our lives. And depending upon the stage of your journey, music can be the perfect fit for both you and your loved one. This program is a "together" program where you can share a special moment of musical entertainment - together - caregiver and loved one. For more information and to register, contact 717-355-6500. |
No Longer Alone Ministries Fall Ministry Banquet and Silent Auction
September 21, 2017
Calvary Church, Lancaster, Pa.
5:30 p.m. - Registration & Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m. - Buffet Dinner & Program
Individual ticket price: $40
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Special Presentation:
Ted Swartz, playwright and actor with Ted & Company TheaterWorks.
Uplifting humor and storytelling for addressing issues of faith, justice and mental wellness
Family Support Group Fourth Sunday of every month, 3-5 p.m. 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- 5 p.m. at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster. Educational program runs from 3-4 p.m.; Share and Care Groups meet from 4:10-5 p.m. Click here for more information.
Upcoming Topics: - September 24 - Spread the Support, NOT the Stigma. Presenter: Sue Tushingham, Peer Advocate with Mental health America (MHA)
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.
Upcoming Topics include: - September - LOVE: Self, Service and Sacrifice / The World's Strongest Force
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Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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| Mennonite & Brethren Marriage Encounter
Marriage Encounter at Kenbrook Bible Camp, Oct. 27-29 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! 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 Responds to Hurricane Irma damage in Cuba and Haiti Hurricane Irma tore roofs from houses in Cuba and dashed houses to the ground. In Haiti, Irma's rain turned into flash floods that rushed into houses and caused families to escape in waist-high water. In both countries, crops, gardens and livestock were destroyed. Your gift to Mennonite Central Committee helps people in Cuba to rebuild and people in Haiti to recover. You can donate by visiting donate clicking here, by calling 1-888-563-4676 or by mailing a check to MCC, PO Box 500, Akron, PA 17501. |
| Samaritan Safe Church & Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP
Child-on-Child Abuse: Recognizing, Reporting, Preventing
Thursday, October 5, 8 - 11:40 a.m.
Cost is $25, payable at the door (cash or check made out to GKH)
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| Women's Bible Study
2 Timothy Video Series Taught by Beth Moore This Bible Study will be held in the home of Rhoda S. Oberholtzer,
807 Lititz Pk., Lititz, Pa 17543.
Each session of the study will be presented at three different times on the following days: September 14, 21, 28 and October 12, 19, 26. Please call to register: 717-626-5658. Click here to view and share the informational brochure. |
| Women's Regional Assembly
Saturday, November 4, 2017, 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
20 different workshops by 20 young Anabaptists leaders of 15-20 different regional churches. Dreaming... that all 20 leaders invite friends and neighbors from their own church community.
Time for Christian inspiration... opportunities for new friendships and helpful resources!
Open to anyone. No pre-registration; however, a free-will offering will be received.
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