| 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. |
| Church on the Other Side Church on the Other Side, the church multiplication network of LMC, is sponsoring a workshop by Antonio Ulloa, Church revitalization coach at EMM, on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Iglesia Valle de Jesus. The workshop will focus on missional discipleship and church revitalization.
18 de noviembre, 2017, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Church on the Other Side, la red de multiplicación de iglesias de LMC, patrocina un taller con Antonio Ulloa, entrenador de revitalización de Iglesias en EMM, el sábado 18 de noviembre de 2017 en la Iglesia Valle de Jesús. El taller se centrará en el discipulado misional y la revitalización de la iglesia.
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Resource Event for Youth Leaders
February 16-17, 2018, Friday 6 p.m. - Saturday 6 p.m. 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 |
| Urgent Need for Housing and Supplies There is an urgent need for housing and supplies for displaced families arriving in Lancaster from hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The School District of Lancaster received 16 new families in the last week alone and is asking for help from local churches as they face a housing crisis for many of these students. With colder weather approaching, the shelter system is full, and there are currently no sufficient shelter options for families or for single individuals with health issues. Some arrivals are staying with already over-burdened families. The winter shelter does not open until Dec. 1st. This is just the beginning of a huge influx of displaced persons who will be arriving to this area, as airlines are offering cheap one-way flights from Puerto Rico to Harrisburg and Philadelphia. How you can help:- Offer housing for a family or individual
- Donate supplies (Contact Jasmyne King, below, for specific needs)
- Set up a temporary shelter in your church. (A tub of all the supplies needed for a temporary shelter will be provided. Volunteers would be needed to facilitate the shelter in shifts.)
To help, CONTACT: Jasmyne King, Coordinator for Families In Transition, at School District of Lancaster: jskingsmith@lancaster.k12.pa.us Office: 717-396-6829 Cell: 717-940-1875. |
| Opportunities for Partnership and Collaboration
Monday, October 30, 6 - 8 p.m. Faith Based leaders and School District of Lancaster principals have been meeting regularly to discuss opportunities for partnership and collaboration. Faith-based leaders are encouraged to attend the next discussion on Monday, October 30, 6 - 8 p.m. EDT, at First Presbyterian Church, 140 E Orange St. Lancaster. Click here for more information. |
Congregational Events & Information
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| 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 is November 8th. |
| Rohrerstown Mennonite Church |
LMC Agency Events & Information
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Eastern Mennonite Missions  The EMM Chapel Committee Invites You! Come hear Dr. Bree Keyton, who was delivered from drugs and Night Club life after being shot in the head and survived. She then gave her life wholly to Jesus, who led her to the Congo to reach Pygmies with the good news. In the face of being shot at with machine guns, attacked by black mambas, and many other unimaginable horrific conditions, she nevertheless trusted in the power of God and brought many entire communities of Pygmies to Jesus Christ. To date, more than 70,000 Pygmies have come to know Jesus Christ as Lord through her ministry, and she desperately wants to reach the remainder of those who are still left without Christ but are facing annihilation at the hands of warring armies. Bree's powerful stories of deliverance from attacks, seeing sick people delivered from the Ebola virus and seeing dead people raised to life will inspire and encourage. She will be speaking at EMM on Saturday October 28 at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the EMM Chapel Committee.
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. |
 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. Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale Opening Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for the opening of their annual sale of handcrafted goods. Meet the artists, listen to live music, and enjoy light refreshments while perusing traditional art. Freshly baked pies will also be available for purchase. The reception takes places from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17 at the Society, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Apertura de la Venta de Arte Folklórica Alemana de Pensilvania Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster para la apertura de la venta anual de artesanía. Saluda a los artistas, escucha música en vivo, y disfruta de aperitivos ligeros mientras miras el arte tradicional. La recepción se llevará a cabo entre 6 a 8:30 p.m. el viernes 17 de noviembre en la Sociedad, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Bookbinding Class Learn how to make your own books and journals at the 1719 Herr House & Museum. Ramon Townsend will teach bookbinding during a class from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 11. Those who are interested in the class can register online at www.hansherr.org or by phone at 717-464-4438. The class costs $105. Register by October 27. Clase de encuadernación de libros Aprende a encuadernar tus propios libros y diarios en la Casa Museo de Herr del 1719. Ramon Townsend enseñará una clase de encuadernación de libros desde las 9 a.m. hasta las 3 p.m. el sábado 11 de noviembre. Aquellos interesados en la clase pueden registrarse en el sitio web de www.hansherr.org o por teléfono al 717-464-4438. La clase cuesta $105. Matricúlate para el 27 de octubre. |
Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Christmas Concert Series 2017 Thursday, November 30, 7 p.m. Neffsville Mennonite Church, Lancaster
Saturday, December 2, 4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster Sunday, December 3, 4 p.m. Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster Click here to view and share postcard flyer. |
The art work of David Brubaker will be on display at Landis Homes beginning Thursday Nov. 2. That evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. there will be an opening reception in the Harvest View Art Gallery. Come see his wonderful watercolors and talk with the artist. For more information, call Landis Homes at 717-381-3550. |
LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information
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| Camp Hebron 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. Scrapbooking Women's Weekend, January 26-28, 2018 Make a dent in those piles of photos waiting for albums at this year's scrapbooking retreat. Enjoy an atmosphere of fellowship, laughter, and of course, time to work on your scrapbooks. Motel-style lodging and meals in Sylvan View Retreat Center. Single Occupancy - $190/person; Double Occupancy $165/person; Triple Occupancy - $150/person; early arrival - $60 extra. www.camphebron.org/scrapbook or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441. Women's Retreat, February 23-25, 2018 Looking for spiritual refreshment? Escape the circus at home and reconnect with God at Camp Hebron's annual Women's Retreat featuring speaker LaRie Miller. You can expect great worship and messages, delicious food, comfortable lodging, plenty of time to enjoy activities and relax Come by yourself, bring your family, bring a friend or bring your small group, all ladies are welcome! Motel-style lodging and meals in Sylvan View Retreat Center. Single Occupancy - $220/person; Double Occupancy $175/person; Triple Occupancy - $160/person. www.camphebron.org/womens-retreat or contact the office at info@camphebron.org or 717-896-3441. |
Paint Party Thursday, October 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Indoor Village Park
Love to paint? Or do you want to learn how to paint? Join us for a paint party featuring a 12"x12" painting featuring an Autumn Owl. $30pp includes supplies, instruction and a specialty Starbucks beverage of your choice. All ages welcome. Click here to view more events at Garden Spot Village. |
| Harmonies Workshop Sing Colonial Hymns The Foresingers are back! They will present a colonial hymns program Sunday, November 19, at 4:30 p.m., at the Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 West Orange Street, Lancaster.
The Foresingers formed in 1993 as a group of 12 select singers interested in American early music. Performing in historic sites and museums and academic conferences, they took the music to several states and Canada. They won cameo appearances in two PBS documentaries.
In celebration of having the score engraved this year, the group decided to gather again, including the piano, temple blocks, zither, flute, harp and bells. All are welcome to this free program. Expect some audience participation.
These early tunes sung by ear were popular before singing schools taught harmony and hymnals printed notes. The music evokes a world of unison, slow mystery. When John Adams went to church in New York in 1774 he wrote to Abigail that the singing was "in the old way," with all the "dawdling and quavering."
A free will offering will help defray expenses.
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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. Upcoming Topics: - October 22 - Staying off the Bipolar Rollercoaster. Presenter: Donna Thomas, RN
- November 19 - Affordable Healthcare. Presenter: Lisa Riffanacht, PALCO
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 Spiritual Strengths Topics include: - October - SELF-CONTROL: Taking Action, Not Reacting
- November - THANKFULNESS: Unexpressed Gratitude/The Cornucopia
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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. Flourishing is a retreat for pastors, church planters, ministry leaders, and spouses from various denominations and backgrounds. Press that annual reset button by joining us at Flourishing. You will find encouragement through different workshops and rest through healing ministries. In addition, there will be the opportunity to resource and connect with leaders from many diverse backgrounds. Click here for more information and to register. |
| Everence Stewardship University Saturday, March 3, 2018, Calvary Church
More than 30 workshops focusing on holistic stewardship. Click here for more information. |
| 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. Engaged Encounter November 17-19
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! Visit our website (www.marriageencounter.org), send us an email (love@marriageencounter.org), or give us a call at 717-569-5676 for more information or to register. |
| | 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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