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/fcfbc3175826/news-from-lancaster-mennonite-conference-492831 | | LMC Office Events & Information | | | Multiplication Resources in Spanish Leaders who are more comfortable reading in Spanish should check out the following free, downloadable books and booklets from Exponential. Church on the Other Side recommends connection to Exponential as opportunity allows. https://exponential.org/recursos-espanol/?ck_subscriber_id=40691719 Recursos de Multiplicación en Español Los líderes que se sienten más cómodos leyendo en español deben dar una mirada a los siguientes libros y folletos gratuitos y descargables de Exponential. Church on the Other Side (La Iglesia al Otro Lado) recomienda la conexión a Exponencial según la oportunidad lo permita. | | LMC Agency Events & Information | |  A Quilting Bees is planned for Landis Homes on June 21, 8:30—3:30 pm. Experienced Quilters are needed!! Snacks will be provided and for those quilting four or more hours, lunch will also be provided. Reserve a place by calling Advancement at 717‐509‐5490. Quilts will be sold at the September 14th Benefit Auction to support the Caring Fund .  | | MK College Fundraiser with
Dr. Rohrer Eshleman Interviewed by Nathan Hege Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Blossom Hill Mennonite Church
333 Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA
Join us for a Story-Telling Fundraiser as pioneer Mennonite missionary physician Dr. Eshleman shares from his experiences while serving in the Nazaret Hospital in Ethiopia. He will be interviewed by Nathan Hege, a fellow missionary in Ethiopia during the same time period.
There is no charge for admission. A free will offering will be received to benefit scholarships for students at Meserete Kristos College, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia.
A scholarship of only $2,500 will enable one church leader to study for a full year at the College. | |  Youth GO! to Honduras
this summer looking for Purpose PEÑA BLANCA, Honduras -- For many young people summer is a time to sit back and relax. However, this summer, several youth and young adults will have the unique opportunity to work on coffee farms high in the mountains of the Intibuca region of Honduras or minister in the urban setting of Chamalecon on the outskirts of San Pedro Sula. Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) and VidaNet are partnering together for a (4) four-weeks summer discipleship training experience called GO! Honduras. - In a team setting, individuals ages 16–21 will have two weeks of classroom and experiential discipleship training (June 21–July 4), followed by two weeks of outreach (July 5–18) in Honduras. Orientation will begin on June 21 in Akron, Pa. and participants will arrive in Honduras by June 24.
Participants will nurture their own relationships with Jesus by interacting with themes such as Christ-like relationships, Holy Spirit empowerment, intimacy with God, biblical truth, evangelism and compassion, the church and the kingdom, world missions, and dying to self and living for Christ.
Following these transformative discipleship emphases, participants will venture into outreach activities such as working with children and youth, construction, English teaching, and evangelism. Several distinct outreaches have been developed in coordination with the Honduras Mennonite Church in both rural and urban locations.
VidaNet is a multifaceted mission and discipleship ministry based in Heredia, Costa Rica. Founded by DeLynn and Gloria Hoover in 2003, VidaNet now includes mission opportunities, a 10-month discipleship program called Vida220, and El Nido crisis pregnancy center. EMM workers are helping with VidaNet's programs, and EMM is actively sending youth to be discipled through Vida220.
July 13, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Hans Herr House, Willow Street, Pa. Celebrate summer with international culture and flavor at EMM's biggest event of the year! We are looking for people who are interested in volunteering on the day of the event. Sign up at emm.org/volunteer. Ayúdele a Eastern Mennonite Missions a hacer que la Feria Global sea una realidad 13 de julio de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m. | Hans Herr House, Willow Street, Pa. ¡Celebre el verano con cultura y sabor internacionales en el evento más grande del año de EMM! Estamos buscando personas que estén interesadas en ofrecerse como voluntarios el día del evento. Regístrese en emm.org/volunteer. Kingdom Team summer staff needed | EMM EMM Kingdom Team summer staff is needed in Lancaster, Pa. You can disciple youth groups as they serve on one-week Kingdom Teams in Lancaster, Pa. Staff will lead discipleship sessions, engage one-on-one, and help lead service opportunities. Learn more at emm.org/discipleshipteams. Se necesita personal para Kingdom Team en el verano | EMM Se necesita personal de verano para el equipo de Kingdom Team de EMM en Lancaster, Pa. Usted puede discipular grupos de jóvenes mientras trabajan en un Kingdom Team por una semana en Lancaster, Pa. El personal dirigirá las sesiones de discipulado, participará en conversaciones de uno a uno, y ayudará a dirigir las oportunidades de servicio. Obtenga más información en emm.org/discipleshipteams. For more information, and to view other
events, visit emm.org or call 717-898-2251. | |
 For many years, washing bedding has been part of the routine at Welsh Mountain Home. We currently welcome donations of white single bed-sheet sets, towels and washcloths. For more information on specifics and to schedule a time to drop off, please call 717-355-9522. Landis Communities now operates the No Longer Alone Family Support Group. This group is a place where those who have a loved one experiencing mental illness can find Christian support. Monthly educational presentations are followed by a Share & Care time. Meetings take place on the 4th Sunday of every month, 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Avenue, Lancaster, PA. The next meeting will be held on April 28, 2019. The topic will be "Self-Care for the Caregiver of Mentally Ill Persons", presented by Julia Sensenig, Associate Professor of Nursing, HACC. Questions? Call 717-381-5300 or email JAlbright@landiscommunities.org Landis Communities is excited to announce a Night with noted Anabaptist Theologian Palmer Becker. Monday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. in the High Foundation Auditorium located on the campus of Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Palmer has served the church as a pastor, church planter, missionary, conference executive, author and educator. His books "What is an Anabaptist Christian?" and "Anabaptist Essentials, Ten Signs of a Unique Christian Faith," have been translated into numerous languages and have led to various overseas teaching tours. Palmer and his wife, Ardys, live in Kitchener, Ontario, and are members of Waterloo North Mennonite Church. The event is open to the public. For more information, and to view other
events, visit landiscommunities.org or call 717-381-3500. | | Churchwide and Other Events & Information | | You are invited to attend a meeting of the Lancaster County Refugee and Immigrant Coalition's ESL Networking group to be held on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 to 12:00.
The meeting will take place at the Grape Leaf Empowerment Center in the lower level of the James Street Mennonite Church, 323 West James St. Light refreshments will be served.
At this meeting we will hear updates from: - Lancaster's application to become an official Welcoming City (a distinction that only a few cities across the US have earned)
- Programs across the county who are offering adult ESL classes
- The Refugee Center and Community School at Reynolds Middle School
- The Computers for Refugees (and immigrants) program
- Upcoming volunteer training at the Literacy Council
- IU13 Community Education and the Literacy Council's Career Pathways programs for English learners
We hope to hear about the exciting work of the Empowerment Center, too. Let me know if there are agenda items you would like to add to the list.
Please come and share the important work you are doing! Susan Finn Miller Community Education Lead Teacher IU13 Instructional Services
Phone: 717-947-1015 | | Peace Witness, the Military, and Selective Service: Exploring the Anabaptist Peace Stance in the 21st Century
June 9, 2019, 6:30—8:00 P.M.
Forest Hills Mennonite Church 100 Quarry Road, Leola, PA 17540 Resourcing for youth, parents, youth leaders, and educators on: - the current realities of U.S. military enlistment practices and trends
- the selective service system and conscientious objection
- articulating what it means to follow Jesus' lead as a Peace Church in today's world
We hope to hear about the exciting work of the Empowerment Center, too. Let me know if there are agenda items you would like to add to the list.
Register for free at peacewitness.eventbrite.com. | |
Honoring Pastors Event Date & Time:
September 20th 3:00 (check in at hotel) ends September 21st
8:30am – 11:00am Breakfast & Workshop
What:
Dinner and a show with an overnight stay at a local Hotel.
The Educational portion will be to discuss budgeting and Retirement planning (presented by Everence Financial Advisors)
Dinner: Hershey Farms Restaurant
Show: Sight & Sound Theatre
Who:
Credentialed Pastors from the Shalom Conference – Concilio Iglesias Evangélicas Shalom (CIES).
RSVP to Samuel Lopez By August 1st
Evento para Honrar a Pastores Fecha y Hora:
20 de Septiembre 3:00 (registrarse en el hotel) termina el 21 de Septiembre
8:30 am – 11:00 am Desayuno y Talleres
Cena y presentación junto con estadía en un hotel local.
La parte educacional será para discutir el planeamento en el presupuesto y juvilacion (presentado por el grupo de Everence Financial Advisors)
Cena: Hershey Farms Restaurant
Presentación: El teatro de Sight & Sound
Quienes pueden participar:
Pastores Acreditados del Concilio Iglesias Evangélicas Shalom (CIES).
RSVP a Samuel Lopez lo mas tardar
1ero de Augusto | |
"Para Su Gloria~For His Glory" Date & Time: October 26, 2019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Event name & Purpose: "Para su Gloria!" (meaning: For His glory) This is a time to bring all of the CIES churches together to celebrate what God is doing in their ministries AND to learn how Everence can come alongside of them. What: 10:00 program begins and ends with lunch. There will be church presentations, live worship and a guest speaker and an Everence presentation Location: Mellinger Mennonite Church 1916 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster PA 17602 Guest Speaker: Pastor Elliot Ramos from the Bible Fellowship Church RSVP to Pastor Hugo hnohugo67@yahoo.com or 1-856-745-5020 By October 14th "Para Su Gloria~For His Glory" Fecha y hora: 26 de Octubre, 2019 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Nombre del evento y su proposito: "Para su Gloria!" Este es un tiempo para traer a todas las iglesias del CIES juntas en celebración de lo que Dios esta haciendo dentro del ministerio Y para aprender como Everence puede caminar junto con ellos. 10:00 el programa comiensa y termina con un almuerzo. Habra presentaciones de las iglesias, tiempo de alabanza y un moderador invitado, junto con una presentacion de Everance. Localidad: Mellinger Mennonite Church 1916 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster PA 17602 Moderador Invitado: Pastor Elliot Ramos de la Iglesia Bible Fellowship RSVP al Pastor Hugo hnohugo67@yahoo.com ó 1-856-745-5020 para el 14 de October | |
Woman's Regional Gathering 2019 Saturday November 2 |9-12 p.m. | Stumptown Mennonite Church
(2813 Stumptown Road, Bird-in-Hand PA) Unique features: 10 different workshops by 12-15 Christians of
12-15 regional churches Women of all ages are welcome! Elevator service available. No adult registration required. 9:00 am Group Gathering: Songs, announcements
Offering: $5-$10 per person suggested
9:20 and 10:30 Ten Workshops. 11:30 Fellowship & light refreshments.
Childcare (suggest $5 per home) | | | Want more events?
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