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 | | LMC is now able to receive online donations through,  a safe online giving portal.
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| | | Special Ordination Service   
On Sunday, July 21, a special ordination service was held at Glade Mennonite Church in the Maryland District of LMC. Bishop Earl Yoder ordained four pastors serving within the district churches: Jonathan Martin, Kevin Dodge, Mert Maust and Ronald Beiler. Approximately 200 persons were in attendance and together enjoyed the warm fellowship and a delicious meal. You can enjoy more pictures of the ordination day and listen Dale Stoltzfus sermon on "Serving with Humility" given that day for the event at http://glademennonitechurch.com/photos.
| | | 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. | | | 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 Fall Leadership Assembly | Topic: Discerning God's Mission and Calling for LMC Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time: 8:30 -3:30 pm
Resourcing Provided by: Conrad Kanagy, LMC Resource
Staff and Lead Pastor at Elizabethtown Mennonite Church Who should attend: bishops, pastors, elders, deacons, lay leaders, leadership team members Location: Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, 300 S. Spruce Street, Elizabethtown PA Cost: Free! Proposed Schedule 8:30 Registration
9:00 Welcome, Worship, Dwelling in the Word
10:00 What is the Spirit revealing? A historical, theological
and sociological review.
11:00 Break
11:15 Prayer and Proposed LMC Mission Supporting
Commitments Document 12:30 Lunch
1:45 Round table engagement about mission and
supporting commitments document
2:45 Congregational work: What are 2-3 action steps
congregations can implement immediately?
3:20 Closing remarks and prayer Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lmc-fall-leadership-assembly-tickets-62642845437 Notes: If you are unable to attend in person, please contact Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches.org for information on how to connect via zoom Translation is available. Please contact Marcia at the email address above. | | LMC resource partner organization Events & Information | |  For 30 years, Landis Adult Day Services has worked to add meaning and value to the lives of the persons we serve. We offer support to families to minimize the pressures of daily care and provide the time they need to take care of themselves and their ongoing responsibilities. Landis Adult Day Services can extend the opportunity for our clients to live in their homes as long as possible. We offer two centers on the campus of Landis Homes: Eden West is a vibrant community that builds friendships and enriches daytime hours with meaningful activities and healthy meals. Eden East provides a welcoming, yet secure location, where the dignity of everyone is our top priority. Our specially trained team assists with the unique needs of persons with memory loss. For more information, call 717-581-3939 or visit LandisAdultDay.org
Landis Communities and Friends Life Care have collaborated to offer flexible and comprehensive long-term care plans, including expert care coordination and financial benefit, for those aged 40-85, living in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Kindly RSVP by calling toll free: 844-252-6347 or register online at: www.friendslifecare.org/landis Salad & sandwiches will be available "Plan Now for the Future You Want" call 717-381-3500.
| |  August 1 st at Landis Homes will be the 2019 Benefit Art Auction Preview Reception. This is your chance to preview the artwork & items to be auctioned off on Fellowship Day, September 14 th. The reception is planned for the Crossings Gallery in the Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learning & Wellness Center from 6:00-8:00 PM. More Information at 717-509-5490.
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Music in the Orchard highlights local artists Music fills the orchard at the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum this summer featuring some of Central Pennsylvania's best local performers.
Music in the Orchard showcases local musicians during concert on August 3, starting at 6 p.m. Music in the Orchard returns to the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum for another summer highlighting local artists. Concerts are every other week, June 8 through August 3, beginning at 6 p.m. in the bucolic Herr House orchard. Tickets are available on site and cost $8 per person, children under 12 are free; no advance registration is required. Chairs are not provided. Food and beverages will be available, including Herr House smoked sausage. Attendees are also welcome to bring a picnic dinner to eat as they listen. The 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum is an alcohol- and smoke-free environment.
Concerts are held rain or shine. In inclement weather, the concert will move into the implement shed on the 1719 Hans Herr House & Museum grounds. In cases of severe weather, cancellations will be announced by 3 p.m. on the day of the concert.
This event is one of over forty Lancaster Roots 2019 events. Lancaster Roots combines the events of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society, 1719 Herr House & Museum, and Mennonite Information Center. | |
A Book  for Everyone During Bookworm Frolic
Wednesday to Friday, August 14 to 16, 9 am to 7 pm and Saturday, August 17, 9 am to 4 pm. Explore 40,000 books on the grounds of Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at its annual sale,
"With such a variety of books, there is something for everyone,"
~says Frolic organizer Jon Weaver-Kreider.
Make incredible finds among the twenty-two categories offered. Fiction and children's literature as well as travel, music, and history are just a few of the popular categories.
Hardback books are $3 and paperbacks are $1.50 for the first three days of the sale, and everything is half-price on Saturday. During the final two days of the Frolic, there is a "box deal" where prices are reduced even further—$15 per box on Friday, and $12 per box on Saturday. Records are $.50 and CDs/DVDs $3. They are also included in the half-price and box deals.
The Bookworm Frolic is held rain or shine. While the sale is outside, a tent provides cover from rain and sun. A food truck, TJ's Ice Cream, will offer refreshments on Wednesday.
The Society's year-round bookstore will be open as usual, selling new and used books, folk art, music, and family history resources.
Funds raised during the Bookworm Frolic support Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society's mission to hold, honor, and share items and stories featuring the lived experiences and faith values of Lancaster Mennonites and interrelated communities. | |
Fundraising for Mission & Ministry:
pastor and church leader fundraising workshop
with Ertell Wigham
Thursday, August 15, 8:30 - 11:30 am Lancaster Mennonite School,
2176 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 No matter the amount, fundraising for pastors and church leaders is often a challenge. Join us for a morning of practical conversation and resourcing ideas that will help instruct and equip pastors and church leaders in the areas of fundraising and development. Registration and more information available at atlanticcoastconference.net/fund-raising. . | | Churchwide and Other Events & Information | | Come tomorrow morning to
The Run To Help Children Color & Foam 5K The Run to Help Children Color Foam 5K is tomorrow morning, Saturday, July 27 at Brubaker Park, 100 Brubaker Lane, East Earl PA 17519. Registration opens at 8:00 am, Run begins at 9:00 am. It's fun for the whole family! This is a festival type event with music, food, giveaways, fun competitions, color & foam explosion at the end. Proceeds benefit Drew and Cindy Metcalf's nonprofit organization We Help Children, Inc. who works closely with EMM in Central America providing counseling and aid to children in crisis. More info at RunToHelpChildren.com or call 717-445-5426 | | 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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