Fwd: News from LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at 11:21 AM
Subject: News from LMC
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View this email in your browser 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, 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 Decorating The LMC Celebration of Church Life planning team is looking for several individuals who enjoy and are gifted in the area of decorating. CCL will take place the weekend of June 10-12, 2022 at the beautiful Camp Hebron located near Halifax PA. The planning team would like to have theme-related decorations for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend. If you, or someone you know, is gifted in this area, please reach out to Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches.org or by calling 717.293.5246 x114. For More Volunteer Service- Press HERE LMC Churchwide Events & Information "Singing Light" A concert to celebrate and support the work of MCC The Walking Roots band will perform for the hour-long virtual concert. While it is free to attend, the event will include opportunities to financially support the programs and missions of the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) around the world. You can join online at the PA Relief Sale's Youtube Channel. Since this is also a virtual event, think about joining us from wherever you are in the world. Thank you in advance for supporting MCC's relief, development, and peace efforts. **Wearing masks is required for those who attend in person. ** LMC resource partner organization Events & Information Indonesia Global Youth Summit trip EMM is hosting a trip to attend the MWC Global Youth Summit in Indonesia from June 21 to July 5, 2022. The trip will be led by Troy and Michelle Landis — EMM alumni with years of experience in the language and culture of Indonesia. Learn more and sign up at EMM.ORG/GYS2022.        Opportunity to Give: Mark your calendars for Friday, November 19. Any giving to Landis Communities & Welsh Mountain Home on that day will see the amount STRETCHED by a pool of more than half a MILLION dollars from the Lancaster County Community Foundation and other sponsors! Mark your calendars and get ready to give EXTRA on November 19. All giving is online at https://www.extragive.org/ Did you know 70% of people who are giving care to family members as they age have to miss time from work and the average out-of-pocket expenses is more than $10,000? Research has shown having a plan for how you want to be cared for, even by family members, can ease emotional, financial, and physical stress on those who are giving care.  Find more information including a checklist to help think through the options at https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/family/caregiving.html. Landis Communities is always available for conversations on what option is best for you.  Connect at https://www.landiscommunities.org/contact/ or call 717-381-3500. Landis Communities is glad to offer, at no cost, educational sessions for congregations wanting to learn more about topics related to aging.  Recently several presentations have centered around how congregations can support members as they experience memory loss. To learn more, contact Director of Communications/Engagement Larry Guengerich at (717) 381-3526 or LGuengerich@landis.org for more information. Landis at Home and Landis Adult Day Services both have significant lists of clients who would like their services.  If you know persons with a heart for serving others who might be interested in working as Home Care Aides, Van Drivers, or Program Assistants, please encourage them to check out LandisCareers.org and look at the current openings. Landis Homes has Residential Suites to rent.  Suites offer an option for people who want meals, housekeeping, laundry, and an emergency call system included in the monthly rent with no entrance fee. They have convenient indoor access to community areas like the dining room, general store, and chapel. For more information, please Contact the Residency Planning team at residencyplanning@landis.org or call 717-581-3935.   Want to know more about LMC events?  Click on the button below.  Events Copyright © 2021 LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches Our mailing address is: *NEW ADDRESS beginning November 8th, 2021 PO Box 1635 Lancaster PA 17608-1635 Mail will not be delivered here: 450 N. Prince Street Lancaster PA 17603* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.