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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 (below is the link), weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. http://mailchi.mp/1ea908acb00a/news-from-lancaster-mennonite-conference-277003

LMC Office Events & Information

Celebration of Church Life

Friday, March 23, 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community
210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, Pa. 17519
This gathering provides an opportunity for all ages to gather, grow and hear how the Holy Spirit is at work among our LMC congregations.

Theme: Rebuild, Repair, Revive
Key Verse: Isaiah 61:4 - They will Rebuild the ancient ruins, Repairing
cities destroyed long ago. They will Revive them, though they have
been deserted for many generations.

To assist with logistical planning, please register for the meal, childcare and your seminars at the following link ccl-2018.eventbrite.com or call 717-293-5246 ext. 100. If you are interested in volunteering at Celebration of Church Life, please register at volunteeratccl-2018.eventbrite.com.

Translation will be available Friday evening, and Saturday. Please contact Joselyn Santiago, jsantiago@lancasterconference.org or 717-293-5246 ext. 100, for more information.

Celebración de la Vida de la Iglesia

viernes, Marzo, 7 p.m. y sabado, Marzo 24, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community
210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, Pa. 17519
Esta reunión brinda una oportunidad para que todas las edades se reúnan, crezcan y escuchen cómo obra el Espíritu Santo entre nuestras congregaciones de LMC.

Tema: Reconstruir, Reparar, Resucitar
Verso clave: Isaías 61:4 - Reconstruirán las ruinas antiguas, reparando ciudades destruidas hace mucho tiempo. Las resucitarán, aunque hayan
estado desiertas por muchas generaciones.

Para ayudar con la planificación, regístrese para la comida, cuido de niños y sus seminarios en ccl-2018.eventbrite.com o llame al 717-293-5246 ext. 100. Si está interesado en ser voluntario, regístrese en volunteeratccl-2018.eventbrite.com.

Traducción será disponible el viernes por la noche y el sábado. Póngase en contacto con Joselyn Santiago, jsantiago@lancasterconference.org o 717-293-5246 ext. 100, para más información.

Orientation for Newly (or Recently) Credentialed Leaders

Wednesday, April 18, 7-9:30 p.m.

LMC Office, 2160 Lincoln Highway E., Lancaster, Pa. 17602
The orientation will also be available through Zoom video conference.
Please RSVP by April 15: 717-293-5246 ext. 100 or jsantiago@lancasterconference.org.

Congregational Events & Information

Habecker Mennonite Church

Karen Music Benefit Concert
Saturday, March 10, 6 p.m., Habecker Mennonite Church
451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA 17603

You are invited to come hear a variety of singing groups from our local Karen community, including traditional Karen choir music, children's voices, and various ensembles. We hope you will also enjoy participating as we sing a few songs simultaneously in both the Karen and English languages.

Eight Karen students from our congregation also sing in the Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) and five of them are hoping to accompany MCCL on their Concert Choir tour in June. A freewill offering will be received at this Benefit Concert to help with the costs of the choir tour. Thank you for your interest and support! Go to habeckerchurch.com for more information.

Click here to view and share the flier.

Maple Grove Mennonite Church

150th Anniversary Celebration
August 10-12, 2018
115 Maple Grove Rd., Belleville, Pa. 17004
Click here to view the tentative schedule for the weekend.

Slate Hill Mennonite Church

Sunday evening, March 25, 7 p.m.
Tony Campolo—speaker, author, pastor, social activist, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ will speak at Slate Hill Mennonite Church, 1352 Slate Hill Road, Camp Hill, Pa. on Sunday evening, March 25th, at 7 p.m. His topic: "Our Christian Witness in a Post-Christian Society." In the course of his long speaking ministry, Tony has challenged millions of people to respond to God's boundless love by combining personal discipleship, evangelism and social justice. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact David Weaver-Zercher at 717-697-4129.

LMC Agency Events & Information

Sacred Space: a sensory gospel
Prepare your heart for the season of Lent by experiencing the power of the gospel anew. Sacred Space is a walk-through sensory gospel experience that goes beyond words, engaging all the senses in an immersive, moving expression of creation, sin, salvation, and restoration. Broaden your experience of the gospel story in fresh and unforgettable ways.

Sacred Space will take place at 450 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 on March 16 at your choice of 6 or 7 p.m. Learn more and register at emm.org/sacredspace.

Espacio Sagrado (Sacred Space): una experiencia sensorial del evangelio
Prepare su corazón para la temporada de cuaresma experimentando de nuevo el poder del evangelio. El Espacio Sagrado es una experiencia sensorial del evangelio que va más allá de las palabras, involucrando todos los sentidos en una envolvente y conmovedora expresión de la creación, del pecado, de la salvación y la restauración. Amplíe su experiencia del contenido del evangelio en formas frescas e inolvidables.

El Espacio Sagrado (Sacred Space) tendrá lugar en el 450 North Prince Street, Lancaster, Pa. 17603, el 16 de marzo, en su elección de las 6 o las 7 p.m. en ambas fechas. Obtenga más información y regístrese en emm.org/sacredspace.

Community prayer event
All are invited to come together at Landis Homes for a time of corporate worship and intercessory prayer for local and global EMM ministry. Mission needs to be steeped in prayer! Child care is not provided, but children are welcome as long as they are accompanied by their parents. Come pray with us on Tuesday, March 27, 9–10 a.m., at the West Bethany Chapel at Landis Homes (1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543). For more information, contact Jessica Herlein at jessicah@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 250.

Evento de oración en la comunidad
Todos están invitados a visitar Landis Homes para un tiempo de alabanza y oración intercesora por los ministerios locales y globales de EMM. ¡La labor misionera debe estar impregnada de oración! No se ofrece cuidado de niños, pero los niños son bienvenidos siempre y cuando estén acompañados por sus padres. Venga y ore con nosotros el martes, 27 de marzo, de las 9 a las 10 p.m., en el West Bethany Chapel de Landis Homes (1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543). Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Jessica Herlein en jessicah@emm.org o el 717 898-2251 ext. 250.

For more information, and to view other
events, visit emm.org or call 717-898-2251.

Annual Banquet
Learn and reflect on the intersection of Lancaster County Mennonite and African American history during this year's Annual Banquet of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, featuring Leonard Dow. He will share on the topic "This Is My Story, This Is My Song," relating stories from his life. Melody Pannell will also share on her experience writing the history of 7th Avenue Mennonite Church in Harlem, and Ertell Whigham and his ensemble will perform black gospel American jazz. The banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, at the DoubleTree Resort Banquet Hall. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at lmhs.org or by calling 717-393-9745. The deadline for registration is Saturday, March 10.

Banquete Anual
Aprenda y reflexiona sobre la intersección de la historia menonita y Afro-Americana durante el banquete anual de la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Lancaster, presentando Leonard Dow. El conversará sobre, "Este es Mi Historia, Este es Mi Canción," contando historias de su vida. Melody Pannell también hablará sobre su experiencia escribiendo la historia de la Iglesia Menonita del Séptimo Avenida en Harlem, y Ertell Whigham y su grupo tocarán música jazz y góspel Afro-Americana. El banquete será a la 6 pm el sábado, 17 de Marzo en el salón de banquetes del DoubleTree Resort Banquet Hall. Las entradas son $30 y se puede comprarlos en lmhs.org o al llamar 717-393-9745. La fecha límite para matricularse es sábado, 10 de Marzo.

The "Theology of the Cross" at the Crux of the Reformation
Mennonites and Lutherans mark 500 years of reformation together on the anniversary of the Heidelberg Disputation. Join the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society for an evening program of lectures and song at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 6, Stumptown Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Road, Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania.

La "Teología de La Cruz" en el Punto Crucial de la Reformación
Menonitas y Luteranos reconocen 500 años de reformación juntos el aniversario de la Disputa Heidelberg. Unise con La Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Lancaster con una noche de discursos y canciones a las 7 p.m. viernes 6 de Abril, Stumpton Mennonite Church, 2813 Stumptown Road, Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania.

For more information, and to view other
events, visit lmhs.org or call 717-393-9745.

MCCL Benefit Concert
Renowned operatic tenor Timothy Bentch will be in concert with the Chamber Choir of Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster and the Philadelphia Praise Center Indonesian Praise team at St. Edward's Episcopal Church, Lancaster, on Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m.
The concert is free to the public, but a freewill offering will be taken, with a recommended donation of $25 to support the Chamber Choir's short-term mission assignment in Indonesia this summer under Eastern Mennonite Missions' GO! Program. For more information, contact MCCL at mccl@lancastermennonite.org.

For more information, and to view other
events, visit lancastermennonite.org or call 717-509-4459.

Clergy and Lay Leaders Breakfast
Clergy and Lay Leaders are invited to the 2018 Landis Communities Clergy Breakfast. It will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, April 19 in the West Community Room at Landis Homes 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. Titled "Meaningful Memorial Services" it is designed to help pastors and others as they work to craft services that are meaningful for families and congregations. It will be led by Joy Swartley Sawatzky. She is a Pastor at Souderton Mennonite Homes and an accomplished storyteller. Joy will share examples and techniques she uses in designing services meaningful to families and friends of those who have passed on. Please RSVP to 717-381-3526 or email LGuengerich@landiscommunities.org.

For more information, and to view other
events, visit landiscommunities.org or call 717-381-3500.

LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information

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

The Paths to Discovery Support Group participants experience fellowship, encouragement, and mutual support for their personal journeys with mental illness. A professional staff member facilitates the meetings. Click here for more information.
There are presently 2 groups which meet at the following locations:

First and Third Thursdays of each month from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at NLAM location, 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster.
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Arch Street Center, 629 N Market St, Lancaster.
First and Third Thursdays of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at Faith Friendship, 128 W. Main St, Mountville.

New Person Ministries

Annual Banquet
The 2018 New Person Ministries Annual Banquet will be held at Shady Maple Smorgasbord on Thursday, March 15, 2018. You are invited to celebrate the past year and the year to come with New Person Ministries as we feast on a delicious Shady Maple buffet while hearing stories of redemption and hope.
This year we are honored to have Lancaster Bible College criminal justice program director Dr. John Churchville as our guest speaker, challenging us to follow God's call to venture "outside the camp" of our familiar lives.
Space is limited, click here to register.

The Potter's House

Annual Banquet
Friday, March 9, 6 p.m., Shady Maple Banquet Hall
David Hain served 10 years in Kensington and North Philadelphia bringing the love of the Father and the hope of the Son to addicts. He and his wife Shawn then served in Lancaster and South Africa developing help for the addict and family. David is the author of 2 popular books on addiction: From Addict to Disciple and The Heart of an Addict.

There is no charge to attend the banquet. An offering will be received. Table sponsors are appreciated ($250/table). Please register by February 23. Call 717-943-7230 or email ttcph.development@gmail.com.

Churchwide and Other Events & Information

Friends of Shirati

Annual Banquet

Saturday, March 10, 2018, 6 p.m.

The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St
Mount Joy, Pa. 17552
More information to come...

Mennonite Central Committee
Healing Communities Training
Join MCC and the Pennsylvania Council of Churches on March 17 at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Lebanon, Pa., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn essential information and perspectives on the criminal justice system, current issues and the impact of crime on victims, offenders and families.

Clergy and congregations alike are invited to take part in this training to gain resources and dedicate time to develop a customized congregational action plan suited to their congregation.

For more information on this event, visit mcc.org/events.

New York City Council of Mennonite Churches
Convention, May 5, 2018
NYC families will enjoy a day of reconnecting with God and sisters & brothers at Camp Deerpark, NY. For more information contact Moderator, Omar Guzman, 646-847-8603.
Click here to view and share the flier.

Rooting for the Underdog

Churches Striving Against the Odds
Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
New Life Community Church, 64 East North St., Carlisle, Pa.
A day of storytelling, teaching, and mutual encouragement—to root for the
underdog, for churches choosing to push back against daunting odds.
Presenters stir hope and offer tools for pastors and people in challenged and/
or under-resourced churches. Break-out sessions allow leadership teams,
clusters of pastors, and denominational cohorts to interact throughout the day.

Cost is $35 per person. Click here to register.

Samaritan Safe Church

Circle of Hope: For Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Circles of Hope are safe places to which we invite survivors to share common ground with other survivors. Together, we will look at the way that our lives have been shaped not only by our stories of trauma, but by our own strength, struggle, and resilience. By exploring God's healing truth and hope through conversation and creative expression, we will consider the many ways that the dark or dormant periods in our lives can give way to growth and new life.

The Circles will be co-facilitated by trauma-trained therapist, Lisa Hanna Witmer, MSW, LSW, and Deb Helt, Senior Safe Church Facilitator & Congregation Support Specialist. Group size will be limited to 8 participants and the cost for the series is $125 for all 6 sessions. Some need-based scholarship assistance is available on request. Meetings will be held at Samaritan Counseling Center (1803 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, Pa.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: March 8 & 22, April 5 & 26 and May 3 & 17.

To register or for more information contact Deb at 717-560-9969
or email at Dhelt@scclanc.org.

Women's Regional Gathering

Saturday, November 3, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Time for Christian inspiration…opportunities for new friendships and helpful resources!
Everyone welcome – Women of all ages!
No adult pre-registration. Elevator service available.
Childcare, $5 per child. Call 717-656-7878 by November 1.
For more information on the schedule of the day and workshops available, click here.

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