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 | |  | Celebration of Church Life 2021 will take place on March 20, 2021.
It will be a half-day event and a completely virtual event because of Covid-19.
#LMCchurches #CelebrationofChurchLife | | Position Available at LMC The LMC office is accepting applications for the position of Conference Minister. This is a part-time, two days per week position. Persons of color are encouraged to apply and will be given preference. This individual will work with the LMC Credentialing Commission to credential new leaders, work with congregations to update and maintain their child protection policies, assist congregations and leaders in conflict and transition, and help to assimilate new congregations. Please send a cover letter and resume to Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches.org or mail to LMC, Attn. Marcia Mylin,
2160 Lincoln Hwy E., Box 5, Lancaster PA 17602. | | | LMC resource partner organization Events & Information | | 
Peace-Making Biblical Study Eastern Mennonite Missions' Christian Muslim Relations Team is offering a seven-week study called: "Peacemakers Confessing Christ: An Anabaptist Biblical study equipping Christ-followers meeting Muslims". This free comprehensive study is created to be self-guiding for small groups through an in-person or online (eg. Zoom) format. It includes supplementary videos as well as a teacher's guide and discussion questions. As an extra resource, members of the CMRT, who have years of experience relating to Muslims in many different contexts, are available to assist or help facilitate the study. If you have a heart to learn more and build relationships with Muslim neighbors, please email peacemakers@emm.org to request the study. | |  Making sense of Medicare
Whether you're a current or future participant, choose options that fit your own situation. It's no surprise that many people express frustration and confusion as they try to decide what to do about Medicare.
Medicare is a valuable government program that helps retirees pay for their health care when they're no longer covered by an employer-sponsored insurance plan. But with so many choices on the menu of possibilities, it starts to feel overwhelming when the clock is running and you need to make decisions.
Medicare essentials
Original Medicare has two parts, A and B, that cover inpatient and out-patient medical claims, respectively. Many people also purchase a Medi-care supplement or Medigap policy to help pay for out of pocket costs associated with Medicare. Part D was added later to provide coverage for prescription drugs. Finally, Part C allows you to get your Medicare coverage through a private insurance company if you wish, also known as a Medicare Advantage plan.
Open enrollment is scheduled for Oct. 15 - Dec. 7. That's when you can make changes to or enroll in a Part D prescription plan or a Part C plan. It's smart to compare how well the various Part D plans cover any medications you may take regularly.
Resources
The federal government website medicare.gov is a helpful resource. At medicare.gov, you can read or download as a PDF a 124-page report called Medicare and You.
Everence Financial ® is experienced in helping people sort through their Medicare options – including how and when to enroll. Everence offers on-demand webinars, live webinars with time for questions, and individual consultations to help you weigh the best Medicare options for your own situation.
We can help
Talk with Everence Financial Consultant Cedric Roth for help reviewing your Medicare options. Contact Cedric at 717-251-2131 or email cedric.roth@everence.com or visit www.everence.com/centralpenn. Everence helps individuals, organizations and congregations integrate finances with faith through a national team of professionals. Everence offers banking, insurance, and financial services with community benefits and stewardship education. To learn more, visit everence.com/centralpenn | | We will be closed for in-person visits, with the exception of research appointments, through March 31, 2021. To set up a research appointment: library@lmhs.org or call 717.393.9745, ext. 202. Donations of used books accepted on Tuesdays between 9 am and 4 pm. Make a Financial Gift or Become a 2021 Member - You can help sustain our mission during these unusual COVID times. Make a year-end gift at bit.ly/LMHSDonation or become a 2021 member at bit.ly/LMHSmember. Thank you for your partnership in our storytelling mission! | |  Landis Communities has a variety of OPENINGS for full and part-time persons. Please watch the LMC web site Classified section for some key roles we are seeking to fill. We are thankful to have a team that cares for more than 1,500 persons across Lancaster County, including at Landis Homes and Welsh Mountain Home along with Landis At Home and Landis Adult Day Services. In addition to the LMC Classifieds, you can also find more information at https://www.landiscommunities.org/careers/
The Memory Loss Support Group is sending out a monthly newsletter to interested people with helpful information about supporting a person with memory loss. If you would like to receive the newsletter, email Christy Carpenter at ccarpenter@landis.org to be placed on the mailing list.
 Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® provides learning opportunities for persons age 55 plus. All are invited to join the Spring 2021 term which will run from March 3 – June 14, 2021. Most of the courses will be offered virtually. The classes are operated in Lancaster County by Landis Communities and in the Capital Region by Messiah Lifeways. The kickoff event is planned for Tuesday, January 26, 2021, from 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm. More information can be found at https://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org/special-events/
 Please save the date for the 30 th Annual Benefit Golf Outing for Landis Adult Day Services. It will be held June 4, 2021, at the Foxchase Golf Club in Stevens, Pa. The money raised through this event helps provide scholarships for clients to attend more days of care at our center located on the campus of Landis Homes. You can learn more about Landis Adult Day Services at LandisAdultDay.Org. | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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