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/669a84767b6d/news-from-lancaster-mennonite-conference-419507 | | LMC Office Events & Information | | 
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. | | LMC Quarterly Youth Leader Gathering Monday, October 8, 7-9 p.m.
Sunnyside Mennonite Church, 337 Circle Ave., Lancaster, Pa.
Convener: Pastor Joshua Jefferson
Anyone who works with, ministers to or has a heart to reach youth is welcome. The purpose for this gathering is to provide opportunities for youth workers to develop spiritually, connect relationally and share resource tools. Contact Marcia Mylin at mmylin@lmcchurches.org with questions. | | Children's Ministry Resource Event Discipling Children in the Church
Tuesday, October 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Anyone who works with or ministers to children in your congregation is welcome to come to this FREE resourcing event.
What to expect: Plenary speaker, worship and prayer, networking opportunities, resource suggestions, light refreshments, free gift to the first 15 registrants
Registration is requested. Click the following link to register: lmccmre101618.eventbrite.com
Questions: Contact Marcia Mylin at 717-293-5246 ext. 114 or mmylin@lmcchurches.org for more information. | | Spreading the Flame Multiplication Resource Event by Church on the Other Side
Saturday, October 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bethlehem Community Fellowship, 1417 Marvine St, Bethlehem, Pa. 18017
Session 1: Engaging with and Investing in Millenials
Session 2: Core: Developing Leaders with Vision
Session 3: Investing in the Local Community
Session 4: Question & Answer
This Church on the Other Side workshop cosponsored by Church on the Other Side, LMC, and Bethlehem Community Fellowship. All resource speakers are millenials and leadership from Bethlehem Community Fellowship and Church on the Other Side.
Multiplication leaders, church planters, missional practitioners, visionary pastors, and emerging leaders should find the day practical, refreshing and encouraging.
The event is free. The cost of your lunch is included in the day. Please RSVP to jsantiago@lmcchurches.org if you plan to attend.
Click here to view and share the flyer. | | ESL 101: Teaching English in Your Church Saturday, December 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Stumptown Mennonite Church
2813 Stumptown Rd, Bird in Hand, Pa. 17505
This workshop will answer two questions.
1. How can we start an ESL ministry at our church?
2. How can I use ESL techniques with non-native speakers?
This resource event is cosponsored by Stumptown MC, LMC, and YWAM-Virginia.
All resource speakers are connected with YWAM-Virginia. Multiplication leaders, missional practitioners, visionary pastors, church planters, and emerging leaders should find the day practical, refreshing and encouraging.
The cost of the event is $20 and includes lunch. Registration is required. Preregister at esl10112118.eventbrite.com if you plan to attend. Pay at the door. Stumptown MC, LMC and Landis Homes are helping to underwrite the costs of the day. | | Congregational Events & Information | | | Martindale Mennonite Church | | LMC Agency Events & Information | |  Newlyweds, young families, empty-nesters, or grandparents? Regardless of your season in life, Friends of EMM will help your family explore ways that you can move in mission locally and globally through EMM. These twice-a-year gatherings feature missional inspiration and resources, along with a delicious brunch. Join us on October 20, 9–11 a.m. Child care is available for children who are registered in advance. Learn more and register by October 11 at emm.org/friends. ¿Recién casados, familias jóvenes, familias ya sin hijos o abuelos? Independientemente de su época en la vida, Friends of EMM ayudará a su familia a explorar formas en que puede avanzar en misiones a nivel local y global a través de EMM. Estas reuniones bianuales ofrecen inspiración y recursos misionales, acompañados de un delicioso desayuno de media mañana. Únase a nosotros el 20 de octubre, de las 9 a las 11 a.m. Cuidado de niños será disponible para niños que se registren con anticipación. Obtenga más información y regístrese antes del 11 de octubre 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. | |  Hidden in Plain Sight Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 15, at James Street Mennonite Church when Dr. Leroy Hopkins will share stories covering African Americans' role and involvement in Lancaster from the beginning of the city and county in the early 1700s through challenges faced in the twentieth century as well as the fight for civil rights. Escondidos en Plena Vista Juntase con nosotros a las 6:30 p.m. lunes, 15 de octubre en James Street Mennonite Church cuando el doctor Leroy Hopkins compartirá historias sobre el papel de los Afro-Americanos en Lancaster desde el principio de la ciudad y el condado en los años 1700 y incluyendo los desafíos enfrentados en el siglo veinte y las luchas para los derechos civiles. For more information, and to view other
events, visit lmhs.org or call 717-393-9745. | | 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 | | | 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: | | Churchwide and Other Events & Information | | | Anabaptist Communicators INNOVATE: Past | Present | Future Are you a communications professional wanting to explore how your faith intersects with your work? If so, you won't want to miss this year's Anabaptist Communicators conference at Laurelville Mennonite Retreat Center in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. on October 24-26. Join other communicators from the U.S. and Canada in learning from a dynamic group of speakers from different denominational lenses on how we can all bring innovation to our work. There will be a time of project sharing with others who share your same challenges and passions. And of course, there will be plenty of networking! More information and registration at anabaptistcomm.org/conference. | | | Anabaptist Symposium on Sexual Abuse Awareness Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 Ephrata Business Center, 400 West Main St., Ephrata, Pa. 17522
Cost: $25 - personal ticket; $35 - couples ticket
We invite your participation in this symposium! We especially extend a welcome to church leaders, teachers, caregivers and all who have a heart to redemptively care for those affected by sexual abuse. For more information, and to register, click here. | | | Barnabas Initiatives & Anabaptist Center at Evangelical Seminary Leading Teams in Effective Decision Making Friday, November 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grace Community Church, 212 Peach Bottom Rd, Willow Street, Pa.
Presenter: Merv Charles, MBA
Cost: $35 per person/CEUs available
Too often, team dysfunction can be traced back to flawed decision making. This seminar offers a straightforward framework for leaders to develop skills to create an environment that gives everyone a clear understanding of the core issues, a common language for discussion, and an authentic invitation to engage in productive decision-making.
For more information and to register, click here. | | | | |
