Information for leaders and congregations UPDATES 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. | | LMC Office Events & Information | | | Resource Event for Youth Leaders February 16-17, 2018, Friday 6 p.m. - Saturday 6 p.m. MCC Welcoming 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: - That youth workers would be refreshed physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
- To offer opportunities to network with other youth leaders.
- To provide space for youth workers to ask questions as well as space that allows for times of reflection and renewal.
Click here to register for the event. Registration deadline is January 26. Click here to view and share the brochure. Contact Marcia Mylin at mmylin@lancasterconference.org with any questions. | | | Save the Date! Celebration of Church Life | | Congregational Events & Information | | Sunnyside Mennonite Church Blue Christmas Service Join us at Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 337 Circle Ave, Lancaster, for a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, December 17, from 7-8 p.m. This service acknowledges that many of us carry pain, loss, and grief, and creates space to express these in the midst of a holiday season marked by celebration. Come to this candle-lit service to worship the God who walks with us in our pain and offers us hope. Be renewed in this sacred space made available for people living through difficult times. All are welcome. | | LMC Agency Events & Information | | Revitalize your church with Eastern Mennonite Missions  Antonio Ulloa, Eastern Mennonite Missions' church revitalization coach, would love to connect with you. He is available to teach any of the series below (three to five sessions each) in Sunday morning services, small group gatherings, or renewal meetings. - Let's Take Another Look at Revival: How to prepare the soil for a fresh visitation of God
- Beyond Performance: Learning how to experience God's grace anew
- Worship in Spirit and in Truth: Learning to worship for an audience of one
- Life in the Spirit: Understanding what it means to be a spiritual person
- How to Discover and Enjoy the Very Presence of God ... Right Here on Earth
- Rediscovering the Message of Jesus as Good News ... Inside the Church
- Equipped for Spiritual Victory: Learning how to live based on Christ's supernatural provision for life and ministry
Learn more at emm.org/revitalize, or contact Antonio Ulloa at antoniou@emm.org or 717-898-2251 ext. 242. Revitalice su iglesia con Eastern Mennonite Missions Antonio Ulloa, el coach para la revitalización de iglesias de Eastern Mennonite Missions, está muy interesado en conectarse con usted. Él está disponible para enseñar cualquiera de la series listadas abajo (requieren de tres a cinco sesiones cada una) ya sea en cultos de domingo o escuela dominical, reuniones de grupos pequeños, o reuniones de renovación. - Démosle Otro Vistazo al Avivamiento: Cómo preparar el terreno para una nueva visitación de Dios
- Más Allá de la Capacidad de Rendimiento: Aprendiendo a experimentar la gracia de Dios de nuevo
- Adoración en Espíritu y en Verdad: Aprendiendo a adorar para el deleite de una sola persona
- Vida en el Espíritu: Aprendiendo lo que significa ser una persona espiritual
- Cómo Descubrir y Disfrutar la Presencia de Dios ... aquí mismo en la tierra
- Redescubriendo El Mensaje de Jesús como Buenas Nuevas ... dentro de la Iglesia
- Equipados para La Victoria Espiritual: Aprendiendo a vivir basados en la provisión sobrenatural de Cristo para la vida y el ministerio
Para mas información visite emm.org/revitalize, o póngase en contacto con Antonio Ulloa en antoniou@emm.org o en el 717 898-2251 ext. 242. Eastern Mennonite Missions healthcare workers needed in Sierra Leone Healthcare workers are invited to serve at a mission hospital in a rural village of Sierra Leone. Begun by the United Brethren in Christ Church in the 1940s, the hospital was shut down in the 90s during a period of civil war and reopened in the early 2000s. Today, Eastern Mennonite Missions long-term workers are there to provide healthcare and train local staff in best practices. They invite nurses, midwives, ultrasound/X-ray technicians, and administrators to join them for short- and long-term assignments. Find this opportunity at emm.org/go, or contact Jimm Derksen at jimmd@emm.org to learn more. Se necesitan trabajadores de la salud de Eastern Mennonite Missions en Sierra Leona Trabajadores de la salud son invitados a servir en un hospital de misiones en una aldea rural de Sierra Leona. Iniciado por la Iglesia Unida de los Hermanos en Cristo en los años 40, el hospital fue cerrado en la década de los 90 durante un período de guerra civil y reabierto al inicio de los años 2000. Hoy en día, obreros a largo plazo de Eastern Mennonite Missions están allí para prestar asistencia de salud y para capacitar al personal local en mejores prácticas. Ellos están invitando a enfermeras, parteras, técnicos de ultra-sonido/rayos X, y administradores para que se les unan en asignaciones a corto y a largo plazo. Encuentre esta oportunidad en emm.org/go, o póngase en contacto con Jimm Derksen en jimmd@emm.org para aprender más. | |  Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale Come to the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for their annual sale of handcrafted goods. Enjoy a variety of work ranging from textiles to pottery and beyond, all done in traditional forms. The sale runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, until December 31 at 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Venta de Arte Folklórica Alemana de Pensilvania Ven a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Láncaster para la venta anual de artesanía. Disfruta de una variedad de obras que abarcan textiles hasta cerámicas, y mucho más. La venta se lleva a cabo entre 8:30 a.m. y 4:30 p.m., de martes a sábado, hasta diciembre 31, en la Sociedad ubicada en la 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, Pa. Christmas Candlelight Tours Experience the holiday season at the 1719 Herr House & Museum this fall. Candlelight Tours run from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 7 and 8 (Thursday and Friday), and from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on December 9 (Saturday). This year the tour explores the role of weaving in early communities, both Native and immigrant. For registration, and to learn more go to hansherr.org, or call (717) 464-4438. Christmas Candlelight Tours Experimenta la temporada navideña en la Casa Museo de Hans Herr del 1719. Las Giras Navideñas a Luz de Vela se llevarán a cabo de 6 a 8 p.m. el jueves y viernes, 7 y 8 de diciembre, y de 5 a 8:30 p.m. el sábado 9 de diciembre. Este año la gira explora el papel que jugó el tejer en comunidades nativoamericanas e inmigrantes antes, y durante, la época colonial. Inscríbete y aprende más sobre las giras en hansherr.org, o llamando al (717) 464-4438. | |  The Adult Day Services programs at Landis Homes are hosting a pop-up Christmas Bazaar Friday, December 15, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sip some Christmas tea, find small gifts, sweet treats and one of a kind novelty items to wrap up your Christmas shopping with ease. Proceeds benefit the two ADS centers on the Landis Homes campus. They offer a warm welcome and a caring, safe environment for persons who live throughout Lancaster County. The Bazaar will be held in the Westview Community Room. Questions? Call 717-581-3975. | | LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information | | | Black Rock Retreat Christmas Hymn Sing Sunday, December 10, 6:30 p.m.
Join us in the Maranatha Retreat Center Lobby on Sunday, December 10th at 6:30pm as we welcome in the holiday season with our annual Christmas Hymn Sing.
The Hymn Sing and light refreshments are free to all guests, however there is also a Christmas Buffet Dinner offered that will begin serving at 5 pm.
Dinner guests will have reserved seating at the Hymn Sing.
Adults are $20, Children (5-12) $12 and Children 4 and under are free.
You are also welcome to rent out one of our Retreat Center Rooms and spend the night.
Click here to register and reserve your tickets or for information please call 717-529-3232 ext. 152. | | | Camp Hebron 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/rooted-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. | | | Garden Spot Village Servant Stage Company Old-Time Gospel Radio Christmas Show Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m., The Chapel
It's a holiday broadcast! Join us for foot-stompin', toe-tappin' Christmas tidings of comfort and joy. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome at the door. Live Nativity Wednesday, December 13, 7 - 9 p.m., The Chapel
Village Voices will perform, accompanying a live nativity.
Click here to view more events at Garden Spot Village. | | | No Longer Alone Ministries Family Support Group Fourth Sunday of every month, 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- 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.
| | Churchwide and Other Events & Information | | | 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. | | | | |
