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 | |  | Plenary Videos: Videos of the Seminars ~ Video de los Seminarios | | SAVE THE DATE FOR Celebration Church Life 2022 Location:
Camp Hebron,
957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax PA Dates:
June 10-12, 2022 This is a family event, so plan to attend as part of your family vacation.
Lodging, meals, and approximate costs will be available soon. We hope you'll be able to attend!
GUARDE LA FECHA PARA
Celebración de la Vida
de la Iglesia 2022 Ubicación:
Camp Hebron,
957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax PA Fecha:
Del 10 al 12 de Junio, 2022 Este es un evento familiar, así que planee asistir como parte de sus vacaciones familiares. El alojamiento, las comidas, y los costos aproximados estaran disponibles pronto. ¡Esperamos que pueda asistir! | | 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 strongly encouraged to apply. 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 Office,
Attn. Marcia Mylin,
2160 Lincoln Hwy E., Box 5,
Lancaster PA 17602. | | | LMC resource partner organization Events & Information | | |  Eastern Mennonite Missions Kingdom Teams expand into three locations
Kingdom Teams — or K-Teams, for short — are moving beyond Lancaster, Pa., where they have been based for the past four summers. EMM hopes to form two teams of K-Team summer staff to lead youth groups. EMM is excited to offer K-Teams in Lebanon, Pa., and Phenix City, Ala. Youth groups serving in all three locations will have opportunities to learn and grow in their walks with Jesus and will serve at-risk children. Learn more and sign up at emm.org/kteams.
Looking for a way to grow in community? Check out EMM's Advance program
Advance is an opportunity for young adults to connect with other young adults in a community setting while learning and growing in discipleship. Advance will begin in September with a week of discipleship training in a community "cohort" setting. Learn more at emm.org/advance. | |  For more information,
We can help
Talk with Everence Financial Consultant Cedric Roth
for help reviewing your Medicare options.
| |  Reopening! - Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please note: We are closed on Good Friday.
- Mennonite Information Center & Biblical Tabernacle. Hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
- April 9 - 1719 Herr House & Museum. Hours are Friday & Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Field Trips can be scheduled on Mondays or Thursdays by contacting Tiffany Fisk at 717.464.4438 or museum@lmhs.org.
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! Native Ways~A Plant for all Seasons - Mary Ann Robins presents Native Ways – A Plant for All Seasons: Cattail at the Lancaster Longhouse. A hands-on four-part series. See how cattails can become a cake, a torch, or a woven mat. Learn Indigenous history and lifeways. Apr 17, Jun 19, Aug 7, & Oct 2. $60. Cannot purchase piecemeal. Register at bit.ly/NWCattail. Working Horses Book Release (Virtual) -240 photographs celebrate the eleven breeds of horses working in Lancaster County, PA and signed copies of the book will be available. Lancaster Mennonite Historical Soc iety hosts author Beth Oberholtzer and photographer John Herr in an exclusive online event to unveil their new book, Working Horses of Lancaster County, and the companion children's book, Mares & Foals, on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 pm. The presentation will be streamed live, it will not be recorded for later viewing. Zoom login information can be found at bit.ly/ZoomWHLC. | |  The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, a program of Landis Communities, 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 and Care time. Join us! The 4th Sunday of every month from 3:00—5:00 p.m. on Zoom (Until Further Notice). To join the meeting, Contact 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org The April meeting takes place on the 25th - Addressing Couple and Family Relationships is the title. Presented by David Musser, LMFT, who is also a bishop in LMC, a fellowship of Anabaptist churches.
 Clergy and Lay Leaders are invited to participate in a free webinar, Thursday, April 22 at 8:00 AM. This event is co-hosted by Landis Communities and the Parish Resource Center. It features Conrad Kanagy and is titled "Loss and Restoration: In Life and Faith." This free workshop will be a meaningful time for pastors and others in ministry to grieve and hope, to hold disruption and restoration, to see gifts in losses. To register, go to https://parishresourcecenter.org/events/loss-and-restoration/ or call (717) 299-1113.
 Each day can be an enriching day when your loved one spends it with the professional, devoted team members of Landis Adult Day Services. https://landisadultday.org/employment/ 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. or call 717-581-3939
 How to Plan for Aging in Place: Educational Webinar. This educational online seminar is available for persons aged 40+ who are asking questions about aging. Topics covered include: If you want to stay in your home for the rest of your life, what options are available? How do Medicare, Medicaid, and your current healthcare insurance fit in? Available to anyone living in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. For more information and to register for the webinar that is set for Thu, April 29, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT, please call toll free 844-252-6347 or go to Landis (friendslifecare.org) | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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