| 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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| It's Pastor Appreciation Month!
Find a special way to say thanks to your pastor or pastoral staff, and their families for the hard work, dedication and multiple blessings provided by these special people.
Resource Event for Youth Leaders
February 16-17, 2018, Friday 6 p.m. - Saturday 6 p.m. MCC Welcome Place, 21 S 12th St, Akron, Pa. 17501
This event is for EVERYONE who works with youth! Youth leaders, Sunday School teachers, youth ministry educators, sponsors, youth pastors or anyone else passionate about reaching teens with the love of Jesus Christ are welcome to come and learn together!
Goals:
a) That youth workers would be refreshed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually
b) To offer opportunities to network with other youth leaders
c) To provide space for youth workers to ask questions as well as space that allows for times of reflection and
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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| Martindale Mennonite Church 15th Annual Women of God's Design Seminar
October 5, 7 p.m., 171 Hurst Rd., Ephrata, Pa. 17522 Click here to print and share the brochure. To reserve your workshop seat, please return the form, or email your workshop choices to Brenda Martin at brendamartin1210@gmail.com. |
| 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 |
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. Launch is a cross-cultural discipleship training process that will equip you for your missions journey, wherever God takes you. This three-phase process prepares you with concepts of culture and ministry principles before your mission assignment. Then, as you jump into ministry, get support from EMM coaches and fellow missionaries in an online community. For Launch 2018 registration and dates, contact Krystle Leininger at 717 898-2251 ext. 267 or krystleL@emm.org.
Launch (lanzamiento) es un entrenamiento transcultural de discipulado que le capacitará para su viaje de misiones, dondequiera que Dios le lleve. Este proceso de tres fases le proporciona conceptos culturales y principios ministeriales antes de comenzar su misión. Seguidamente, una vez que comience su labor ministerial, reciba el apoyo de entrenadores de EMM y de compañeros misioneros utilizando una comunidad en línea (online). Para inscribirse y ver las fechas de Launch 2018, póngase en contacto con Krystle Leininger en el 717 898-2251 ext. 267 o krystleL@emm.org. New churches in Eastern and Central Europe are finding ways to witness within their post-communist and/or Muslim contexts. There are many opportunities for willing believers to strengthen and support these churches! Join EMM workers as an English teacher in the Czech Republic, or explore other ways of serving in the community. Work with a business for transformation team in Albania and help develop a possible church-planting endeavor. Or be a pioneer in an area where there are currently no EMM workers, such as Bosnia or Kosovo. Learn more about mission opportunities in East/Central Europe at emm.org/go , or by contacting Personnel Placement Coach Jimm Derksen at jimmd@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 214.
Nuevas iglesias en Europa Oriental y Central están encontrando maneras de testificar dentro de su contexto musulmán y/o post-comunista. ¡Hay muchas oportunidades para creyentes que estén dispuestos a fortalecer y apoyar a estas iglesias! Únase a obreros de EMM como profesor de inglés en la República Checa o explore otras formas de servir en la comunidad. Trabaje con un equipo de "transformación a través de el negocio" en Albania y ayude a desarrollar un posible esfuerzo para sembrar iglesias. O sea un pionero en una zona donde actualmente no hay obreros de EMM, lugares tales como Bosnia o Kosovo. Obtenga más información acerca de las oportunidades misioneras en Europa Oriental y Central en emm.org/go, o poniéndose en contacto con el Coach de Colocación de Personal Jimm Derksen en jimmd@emm.org o 717 898-2251 ext. 214. |
 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. |
Friday, October 6, at 7 p.m., Lancaster Mennonite School's 75th anniversary celebration will conclude with "An Evening of Stories and Songs" in the Fine Arts Center on the Lancaster Campus. The evening will feature personal stories of alumni on themes such as "In the world but not of it" and "Making a difference." Hess's famous Pork & Chicken Barbecue is available before the event (take out 2:30-7 p.m. and under the tent 4:30-7 p.m.).
Saturday, October 7, the school will hold the Iron Bridge Trail Run/Walk at 9 a.m., the FFA Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10 a.m. and a benefit auction at 7 p.m. More information can be found at www.lancastermennonite.org. |
 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. Parkinson's Support Group Meeting Apathy or Depression - Which is it? That is the title of the next presentation at the Parkinson's Support Group meeting set for Monday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the West Community Room at Landis Homes. Dr. Harold Kraybill retired psychiatrist from Philhaven will be the speaker. For more information or to receive a brochure about the Lancaster Parkinson's Support Group persons may make requests to P.O. Box 251, East Petersburg, Pa. 17520, or call 717-509-5494. Guard Against Common Scams The public is invited to an educational seminar "Guard Against Common Scams That Target Seniors" presented by Brian Roche from WGAL TV Tuesday October 17, at 1:30 p.m. at West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes. We've all heard the sad stories and experienced some of the calls, internet or in-person scam threats. Come learn some practical ways to protect yourself. The seminar is free Questions? Call 717-509-5490. |
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 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. 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.
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Churchwide and Other Events & Information
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| Barnabas Initiatives & Pense Center Rooting for the Underdog: churches striving against the odds
November 10, 2017, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Real Life Church of God 6020 Lemon St., East Petersburg, Pa. 17520In a day of storytelling, teaching, and mutual encouragement we will root for the underdog - that is, for churches striving against daunting odds. The aim is to create a tipping point for participants - the moment when distraction shifts to focus, weariness to energy, and discouragement to fresh determination.
Registration is $35 per person. Click here to view and share the flyer. For more information and to register, visit evangelical.edu/underdog. |
| EVANA Network Flourishing: Pastor/Spouse Retreat 2018
February 18 - 22, Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park, Fl. Click here for more information and to register. |
| 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 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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