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, weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, Sunday morning announcements, church website, or Facebook. Use your discretion and share what your congregation will find helpful. | | LMC Office Events & Information | | Did you miss the Fall Leadership
Assembly 2020? |  | | | If you missed LMC Fall LA 2020; you can watch here four challenging videos to follow God's call into a missional life. | | Church Sound 101
A Free Workshop hosted by Michael Zehr
Saturday, October 17, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2160 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA 17602
Topics include directionality of sound, gain and volume, channel strip control (analog and digital), submixers-mains-monitors, volume & decibels, EQ-working with tone controls, and controlling feedback. The presentation will be followed by a time of Q & A.
To register contact Sherri Martin at smartin@lmcchurches.org or call 717-293-5246 ext. 102.
| | | Contributing Editor
The LMC office is looking for a creative individual to lead the development of Shalom News. Shalom News has four 12-page issues a year: January, April, July, and October. This person would work with an administrative assistant and a guest editor for each issue for 10 hours a month. Primary duties, in coordination with the administrative assistant and guest editor, would involve developing annual themes, selecting guest editors, selecting writers, editing content, some creation of content, and approving designer and printer proofs. Grasp of English grammar and mechanics a must. Computer abilities, editing experience, team leadership, and workflow management would be key skills for the successful candidate. Bachelor's degree preferred but not essential. Send a letter of interest and resume to mmylin@lmcchurches.org. | | | LMC Churchwide &
Other Events and Information | |  | | Young Adult ~ High School Students
YOU ARE INVITED Illumin8 is an evening of worship at
Mellinger Mennonite Church on the
first Thursday of each month starting at 7:30 PM.
This evening is intended for but is not limited to,
high school students and young adults.
Our mission statement is, "Our vision is to bring the light of Christ to high school students and young adults through worship and teachings. We believe that Jesus calls each one of us to be salt and light in this world, sharing God's love with persons within our communities. It is our goal for all to experience the love and acceptance of Jesus, to be rejuvenated in faith, and to share the love and peace of Christ with others." Please feel free to share this with your church and young adult pastors. Our next service is on November 5th! We look forward to seeing you there! | | Biblical Learning Opportunities | | LMC resource partner organization Events & Information | |  EMM is looking for cleaning volunteers for 450 North Prince Street We're looking for volunteers who would be willing to come for a few hours on one or more Saturday mornings in October to help clean and beautify 450 North Prince Street. Bring your family, your youth group, or your Sunday school class and be part of preparing EMM's new office and ministry space in Lancaster City. Sign up at emm.org/cleaning.
 Albania after-school Program makes simple, but important investments in students
Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM) and its partner Ersekë Evangelical Church (EEC) in Ersekë, Albania, are seeking supporters for projects focused on disadvantaged children. The church's Foleza after-school program and its sister residential home program are focused on creating safe and stable environments for children to thrive.
Join us November 6 at 7 p.m. for the EMM banquet to go
This year's EMM banquet is going virtual! Like every banquet, you'll have an opportunity to hear some incredible stories of God's work around the world, but from the comfort of your home. You can also order a free "meze on the move" which is a take-out sampling of flavors from countries around the world. Learn more and register at emm.org/banquet.
 | |  - Family History Heyday (Live Stream) - Discover your heritage at the Family History Heyday on Saturday, October 17. Each online session costs $15. Session 1: Darvin Martin - "Using Ancestry.com's Newest Feature– DNA ThruLines™ to Enhance Family History". Session 2: Neicy DeShields-Moulton - "The Ancestors I Met on My Genealogy Journey". Session 3: John Brown - "Little Known Facts About Colonial Lancaster County". Register at bit.ly/FamilyHistoryHeyday.
- MCC: Immigration Stories (Live Stream) - Listen to compelling storytellers Andrew Bodden & Ken Sensenig on Tuesday, October 20 from 7 pm to 9 pm. A-Zoom link will be posted three weeks before the event at bit.ly/MCCStories. Donations are appreciated.
- Library/Archives Assistant— LMHS is looking to hire a part-time Library/Archives Assistant (16 hours/week). For a job description, click bit.ly/LibAsst. To apply for this position, please send a resumé and a letter of intent to LMHS Library, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA, 17602, or email library@lmhs.org. Applications should be received by October 15.
| | Landis Homes has several Residential Suites available for rent.  These Suites are contracted on a monthly rental basis – with no required entrance fee. The daily rate includes all meals, linen service, housekeeping, personal laundry service, and medical alert system. Standard, large and apartment-sized suites located near dining rooms, general store, fitness areas, and West Bethany Chapel. To learn more, please call the Residency Planning Office at 717-581-3935. You can see more information at https://www.landishomes.org/living-choices/residential-living-choices/suites/.
No Longer Alone Family Support Group The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, will continue to meet the fourth Sunday of every month. The guest speaker for October will be Dr. John Shand, a Psychiatrist at Wellspan Ephrata Hospital. His presentation on "Treating Anxiety and Depression" will be followed by a time of sharing. The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. by Zoom. Meetings will be held via Zoom until further notice and will return to Landis Communities as soon as possible. The monthly meetings provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. For information on joining the Zoom meeting or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, call 717-381-3500 or email JAlbright@landis.org by noon on Friday, October 23.
 Landis Communities offers a range of services and living locations across the Lancaster region. If you know someone age 55 plus who would find any of our Comforting Live-at-Home services or Feel-at-Home Communities helpful as they plan for the future, please share this with them. You can download the brochure at http://bit.ly/CultivateAbundantChoices | |  |
CELEBRATE WITH US! Mennonite Central Committee invites you to join Celebration 2020: MCC at 100, a live-streamed event commemorating a century of MCC's ministry on Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 6:50 p.m. (EDT). The event will feature photos, videos, and storytelling that highlight MCC's work over the years. Former MCC leader and pastor Leonard Dow of Philadelphia will inspire participants to walk boldly into the next century of MCC's ministry while talented musicians will lead in prayer and thanksgiving. You can find more information about MCC's centennial and log in for the live-streamed event at mcc.org/celebration-2020. | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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