Friday, December 31, 2021

Fwd: New Year, New Heart Studio!

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From: Stephanie at Friendship Community <sboerger@friendshipcommunity.net>
Date: Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 2:30 PM
Subject: New Year, New Heart Studio!
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Friendship Heart Studio is opening up a second Studio location at 1159 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543, adjacent to Friendship Community's main office, and has opening for new Heart Artists.

It's no secret that COVID-19 has caused many challenges for our Artists within our day program. To limit the amount of physical contact, our studio has resorted to virtual lessons, limited the amount of heart artists per day, and arranged the desks for proper social distancing. While the Studio is striving towards the goal of getting back to full-capacity, there are currently over 40 Heart Artists attending one day per week each.

This new Studio space, which used to house Meaningful Day Academy, will allow more current Artists to safely come back to the Studio, as well as welcome brand new Heart Artists into the Friendship Heart Studio Day Program. The second Studio space is set to open in March 2022 and will allow the Artists count to reach 18 per day at full capacity and will offer program 5 days per week – similar to the downtown Lancaster Studio. Upon first opening, the Studio will house around 6 Individuals per day and will work towards full capacity. "The new studio space will allow us to invite dozens of new Artists who wish to develop their artistic skills, foster their creativity, and express themselves more fully. Our team is excited about this new challenge and opportunity to expand the program!" says Studio Manager, Sarah Rush.

The layout of the new Studio includes a spacious and private medication room, a Studio supply room and a new space for matting and framing. The matting and framing room will allow for more pieces to be safely handled and for proper storage afterwards.

With this new Studio opening, Instructor needs will also increase – possibly at either Lancaster or Lititz locations. Anyone interested in working in the Studio should keep an eye on our website and social medias for these openings to be posted.

Help us fill the new Studio! Interested Individuals, or supports on behalf of Individuals, should fill out the digital Studio inquiry form below. Please note that filling out the online inquiry form does not guarantee a spot in the Studio program. Please direct any questions to Studio Manager, Sarah Rush, at (717) 945-6904 or Studio@friendshipart.net.

Studio Inquiry Form

Friendship Heart Gallery is a faith-based, non-profit Gallery and state-licensed Studio cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism since 2007. Supporting over 40 Individuals in the Lancaster and surrounding areas, Friendship Heart Gallery continues its vital work every day of Expressing Capabilities.

For more information, visit friendshipart.net/studio, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.

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118 N. WATER STREET, SUITE 101, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | 717.945.6904

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1149 E. OREGON ROAD, LITITZ, PA 17543 | 717.656.2466

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Thursday, December 30, 2021

Fwd: News from LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 8:00 AM
Subject: News from LMC
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

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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

Connect Via Zoom HERE ~ Conectece via Zoom ACA

A Youtube video book interview

1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH,
7:30 - 9:00 PM

Illumin8 is a night of worship for high school students and young adults. The evening will consist of a time of worship through song, teaching, and snacks. Follow @Illumin8MMC on Instagram for more information or contact wenger.sommers@gmail.com with any questions.

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

The Financial Planning and Offering Schedule
for 2022 can now be found online HERE.
This is a helpful resource for congregations
looking for guidance in their giving.

LMC Churchwide Events
& Information

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.

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 Communities encourages those in Central Pennsylvania to attend Stewardship University, hosted by Everence, on March 5. You will discover the solutions you need to live a God-honoring life of holistic stewardship. You'll find ideas and insight into using your time, talents, money, health, and relationships God has given you to enhance and deepen your faith, drawing you nearer to God. And you'll meet presenters and participants who care about stewarding God's gifts. Larry Guengerich and Faith Hoover will be sharing a session titled Memory Loss and the Congregation: Tips and Tools, designed to provide congregations with ways to walk with families experiencing memory loss diagnosis. To learn more, go to https://bit.ly/2021StewU

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.

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Fwd: For more than 100 years

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From: Eastern Mennonite Missions <micah.brickner@emm.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 12:17 PM
Subject: For more than 100 years
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

For more than 100 years, EMM has shared the good news of Jesus around the world.

Thousands of global workers have gone to dozens of people groups. Decades later, the seeds that EMM workers have sown are multiplying into hundreds of thousands of people following Jesus in places like Tanzania, Ethiopia, Honduras, and many other places around the world. As we look to our future work, we're asking the question, "What does God have next for us?"

Our mandate as a mission agency is to take the gospel across cultures, especially into areas that are least reached. We want to see all believers — everyone — moving in mission. God has used EMM before to spark Jesus movements in specific parts of the globe. We're convinced that God wants to continue using us, and you can play a part in bringing transformation around the world.

If you would like to continue with us on this journey, we want to invite you to consider how you might continue partnering with us through prayer and financial support. In the final hours of 2021, we encourage you to make a year-end gift to EMM's Impact Fund. To support the work of EMM you can: