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. https://mailchi.mp/86ce10eac3dc/news-from-lancaster-mennonite-conference-386291 | | LMC Office Events & Information | | Fall Leadership Assembly Peacemaking and Conflict Transformation
Saturday, September 29, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Strasburg Mennonite Church, 1514 Village Rd., Pa.
Cost is $30, payable at the door via check or cash
Traducción será disponible. Póngase en contacto con Joselyn Santiago, jsantiago@lmcchurches.org o 717-293-5246 ext. 100, para más información.
Click here to view and share the flyer. Click the following link to register https://lmcfallla2018.eventbrite.com | | LMC Education Grants Applications for various education grants are being accepted, for the 2018-2019 academic year, for those who are in school or have children in school. Applications are due no later than August 18, 2018.
If you have any questions contact Mindi Hoover at 717-293-5246 ext. 105 or mhoover@lmcchurches.org
Click here to view and download the grant applications. | | 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. | | School Supplies Needed School District of Lancaster
Thank you for your generosity in the past as we collected items for refugee families moving into the Lancaster area and for children in the Lancaster School District. We again have the opportunity to bless these and other families with school supplies. Below is a list of supplies needed for children in the School District of Lancaster, Grades K-5. Items can be dropped off at the LMC offices at 2160 Lincoln Hwy E., #5, Lancaster, Pa. Items will be collected from August - October. Contact Marcia Mylin at mmylin@lmcchurches.org for more information. Thank you!
Click here to view and share the list of school supplies needed. | | LMC Agency Events & Information | |  Move in mission locally — join Friends of EMM Would you like to contribute your unique voice and talents to God's mission around the world? Come to a Friends of EMM gathering to learn how! Friends of EMM gatherings will help you explore ways that you can move in mission locally through Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), like volunteering at EMM's offices and events or communicating vision between EMM and the broader community. These twice-yearly gatherings will feature mission inspiration and resources over a delicious brunch. Upcoming gathering: Saturday, October 20, 9–11 a.m., at EMM's meetinghouse in Salunga, Pa. Learn more and register at emm.org/friends. Mobilícese en misión localmente — únase a Friends of EMM (Amigos de Eastern Mennonite Missions) ¿Le gustaría contribuir con su singular voz y talento a la misión de Dios en el mundo? ¡Venga a una reunión de Friends of EMM para aprender cómo hacerlo! Las reuniones de Friends of EMM le ayudarán a explorar formas en las cuales puede moverse en misión localmente a través de Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), formas tales como el voluntariado en las oficinas y eventos de EMM o comunicando visión entre EMM y la comunidad en general. Estas reuniones se celebrarán dos veces al año y ofrecerán inspiración y recursos mientras usted disfruta de un delicioso brunch. El próximo encuentro será el sábado 20 de octubre de las 9:00 a las 11:00 a.m. en el meetinghouse de EMM en Salunga, Pa. Obtenga más información y regístrese en emm.org/friends. You're invited to the Eastern Mennonite Missions banquet You're invited to the EMM vision and fundraising banquet! Enjoy dinner and fellowship as we explore the banquet's theme: "The gift of presence." How can the gift of presence — our listening, our companionship, our time — impact how we share the gospel here and around the world? EMM's banquet will take place on Saturday, November 3, 6:30 p.m., at the Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, Pa. 17601). Register now through October 19 at emm.org/banquet. Questions? Visit emm.org/banquet, or contact Nancy Ranck at nancy.ranck@emm.org or 717 898-2251 ext. 204. Usted está invitado al banquete de Eastern Mennonite Missions ¡Le estamos invitando al banquete de visión y recaudación de fondos de EMM! Disfrute de la cena y del compañerismo mientras exploramos el tema del banquete: "El regalo de estar presentes." ¿Cómo puede el don de estar presentes -— ofreciendo un oído que escucha, nuestra compañía, y nuestro tiempo — impactar la forma en que compartimos el evangelio aquí y alrededor del mundo? El banquete de EMM tendrá lugar el sábado 3 de noviembre a las 6:30 p.m., en el Eden Resort (222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, Pa. 17601). Regístrese de ahora hasta el 19 de octubre en emm.org/banquet. ¿Preguntas? Visite emm.org/banquet, o póngase en contacto con Nancy Ranck en nancy.ranck@emm.org o en el 717 898-2251 ext. 204. For more information, and to view other
events, visit emm.org or call 717-898-2251. | |  Bookworm Frolic The annual Bookworm Frolic is rapidly approaching. Come out to 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA, between Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 17 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, August 18 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), to purchase your favorite used books and support the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. Festival de Libros El Festival de Libros anual se aproxima rápidamente. Ven al 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA, entre el miércoles 15 de agosto, y viernes 17 de agosto (de 9 a.m. a 7 p.m.) y sábado 18 de agosto (9 a.m. a 4 p.m.), para comprar tus libros usados favoritos y apoyar a la Sociedad Histórica Menonita de Lancaster. The Conscientious Objector Experience Take a broader look at the conscientious objector experience at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 30, at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Pa. Anne Yoder, peace collection archivist at Swarthmore College, will share from her work collecting the accounts of conscientious objectors. Beth Hostetler Mark will also present on the E. J. Swalm story. La Experiencia de los Objetores de Conciencia Tome un vistazo a la experiencia de los objetores de conciencia a las 7 p.m. jueves, 30 de Agosto, en el Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1685 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, Pa. Anne Yoder, la archivista de la colección de paz en Swarthmore College, compartirá de su trabajo recogiendo las historias de los objetores de conciencia. Beth Hostetler Mark también presentará sobre la historia de E. J. Swalm. Annual Storytelling Night Hear life stories from Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz and Donald Kraybill at Landisville Mennonite Church on Monday, September 10 at 7 p.m. Amstutz is MCC Restorative Justice Program Coordinator. Kraybill is Senior Fellow Emeritus from the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, Elizabethtown College. La Noche Anual de Contar Historias Escuche historias vividas de Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz y Donald Kraybill en la Landisville Mennonite Church el lunes, 10 de Septiembre a las 7 p.m.. Amstutz es la coordinadora de justicia restaurativa de CCM. Kraybill es el académico superior emérito del Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies en Elizabethtown College. For more information, and to view other
events, visit lmhs.org or call 717-393-9745. | | Prayer Request
Please include Lancaster Mennonite School in your prayer time on Sunday, August 19 or August 26 as another school year begins on Tuesday, August 21. Please include LM teachers, staff, students / families in this time of prayer as you are able. Our theme for this year is Peace. | | Connecting with Landis Communities
The fastest growing age group in the United States are those at or near 70 years old. Statistics tell us many of those persons will live at least to age 90. With that reality come questions about how congregations and families can be supporting those who are reaching this milestone. Landis Communities is happy to provide educational opportunities for small groups, Sunday School classes and entire congregations. Designed to stimulate creative thinking about congregational involvement in this process, the sessions are done by trained Landis Communities team members and come with no cost to your group. For more information, contact Larry Guengerich at LGuengerich@LandisCommunities.org or 717-381-3526. | | LMC Fraternal Ministries Events & Information | | | Camp Hebron Complimentary Retreats for Pastors & Full-time Missionaries Camp Hebron is set aside as a sanctuary, a place of refreshment where people connect with God and others in the beauty and wonder of nature. We welcome pastors and full-time missionaries to utilize our facility as a place for themselves and their families to step apart from daily demands.
Guidelines - Available for pastors, full-time missionaries, their spouse and dependent children.
- Two nights complimentary lodging, Monday-Thursday, two (2) times per year.
- Meals, if available, may be purchased for half price
- Pastoral retreats generally utilize the newly renovated Stauffer Cottage. Other locations can be arranged pending availability.
- Retreat must be booked less than two months in advance.
Request more information below, or call 717-896-3441 or toll-free 800-864-7747 to schedule your retreat today. | | | 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.
| | Churchwide and Other Events & Information | | | Atlantic Coast Conference Empowering Pastor-Congregation Relationship Using the PCRC model September 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, 333 Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
Presenter: Del Glick
This training is intended for teams interested in developing or improving a Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee (PCRC). The three-hour seminar will provide an overview of the role and purpose of a PCRC and explore best practices and cautions that teams can implement to develop a structure, system, and strategy that fits each specific congregation.
This event involves discussion and strategy development based on each congregational context so PCRC teams are encouraged to attend together.
Del Glick played an active role in developing the PCRC training content for Mennonite Church USA and enjoys assisting congregational teams better care for their pastors.
There will be a $20 fee per non-ACC congregation. This covers any number of participants from that congregation and can be paid by check at the door. Please contact Brook Musselman (brookm@atlanticcoastconferencen.net) to register. | | | 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. | | | Want more events?
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