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.
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For Spring Leadership Assembly | | | | Co-Laborers with God (Leader Guide | Summer 2022) | | | "Co-Laborers with God" is the title of the summer quarterly and the third quarter of lessons from Renew Publishing, a ministry of First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana. After receiving feedback from churches that have used the previous quarters, we have made some changes to the curriculum. Beginning with the summer quarter, we are including the whole scripture text in bold print in the Leader and Participant Guides in the "Examining God's Word" section. We are also including the whole scripture text in the Participant Guide at the beginning of each lesson just like it is in the Leader Guide. The Table of Contents will now list the main scripture references for each lesson. Some churches suggested having everything in the Participant Guide that is in the Leader Guide. We want churches to know that they are welcome to use the Leader Guide instead of the Participant Guide to give to class participants. To receive a PDF of the quarterlies, email Becky at renew@firstmennonite.org . | | | | This material will be available for the participants at the LMC Spring Leadership Assembly on April 29! | | | Youth Ministry Leaders Breakfast:
Fellowship, Support & Prayer Wednesday, May 4 at 8:00 am
Salunga Room at 450 N Prince St,
Lancaster, PA Join us in the new LMC offices for a light breakfast and a time to share ideas and events about youth ministry and encourage and support each other through conversation and prayer.
These gatherings are for anyone who works with youth in LMC: youth pastors, sponsors, SS teachers, camp staff, church schools & agencies, or anyone else passionate about reaching youth with the love of Jesus Christ. | | | Celebration of Church Life 2022 | |  | LMC is hosting Celebration of Church Life at Camp Hebron on June 10-12 weekend. We hope to see you there!
Celebration of Church Life 2022
LMC está invitandole a la Celebracion de la Vida de la Iglesia en el Campamento de Hebron el fin de semana del 10 al 12 de junio. Esperamos verlos por alla~ ¡Hasta pronto! | | | LMC YOUTH RALLY |  | | | Do you have questions about house church?
You are not alone. Many wonder about the legitimacy of house church, how a house church maintains health, are house churches really effective in reaching the lost, who can lead a house church, and the list continues.
Join us as we explore these questions and many others. Whether you are interested in house church or involved in house church, you will not want to miss this resource and opportunity to connect with others who are asking the same questions.
This diverse panel of practitioners is designed to give you across the board perspectives and input. You will be asking questions from those who are currently in the trenches of leading a house church to those now leading networks of house churches. Come with your questions! | |  | Calling all LMC pastors, elders, and church leaders!
We are excited to be partnering with Logos Bible Software for a webinar on Logos and providing a discount of
25% off Logos new sales and upgrades for attendees
(details given in the webinar). Join LMC & Logos Bible Software for this engaging & informative webinar on cutting-edge tools for Bible study, ministry, & sermon prep. In this FREE webinar you will learn how Logos Bible Software will help you accomplish your ministry goals. Logos is used by over 6 million and will help you effectively and efficiently mine the depths of God's Word. Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT Join William Higgins and Stephen Weaver from LMC, and Jon Haley from Logos Bible Software as they show you how the cutting edge technology of Logos can help you dig deeper into God's word than ever while saving you so much time! This webinar will forever change the way you study the Bible and prepare for ministry. We're excited to see you there!!!! *You will receive an email with the Zoom link to access the webinar* | | LMC Churches
Events & Information | | River Corner Church invites you to gather with us for a special night of music with Salt & Light. Salt & Light Co. is a touring acoustic group, using guitars, cajón and other acoustic instruments. The songs are inspirational covers worked up in a new grass/folk style. This is a free event, though a love offering will be taken for those who wish to participate. Mark your calendars to join us on Sunday May 22, at 7PM. River Corner Church is located at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, PA. If you have any questions, visit www.rivercornerchurch.com or email us at rivercornerchurch@gmail.com. | | LMC resource partner organization Events & Information | |  Looking for a summer service and discipleship opportunity?For one week in the summer, your youth group could help run a free summer camp for community kids, play games at an English-language program for refugee youth, or connect in other ways. Sign up today to begin building cross-cultural relationships in your own backyard. Learn more and apply at emm.org/kteams.
Hosting an IVEP participant EMM is honored to have been approved to host an IVEP participant this year, beginning August 25. Kezia is from Indonesia and will be serving with both Advancement and Hub450. Beginning August 24, Kezia will need housing through mid-July 2023; preference is for housing to be in Lancaster city. Hosts will receive $350 a month. If you, or someone you know, is interested in hosting Kezia please contact Sherrie Ober at 717-898-2251.
Entertaining Angels Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m., 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Jesus calls us to invite the stranger in, to love our neighbor. Come join us as we engage with the topic of immigration from a kingdom perspective. Featuring Philip Gottschalk, author of the recent book Entertaining Angels Unaware. Learn from refugees who were resettled in Lancaster, share your questions and experiences, hear how you can get involved, and enjoy an international snack. | |  Landis Communities Annual Clergy Breakfast will be hosted virtually this year, in partnership with the Parish Resource Center. The event will be part of PRC's Topic of the Year series on Housing, but this event will focus on building momentum within your church community and can be widely applied to many projects and topics. Held online THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022, from 8 AM – 10 AM, join Susannah Conner, M.Div., as she shares her unique view on the church, resource development, and the solidarity economy. Susannah is grant writer and development consultant, specializing in fundraising for nonprofit, cooperative, and faith-based organizations. Whether it's housing or another missional topic that excites your church, how do you build momentum and harness your congregation's energy to further your work? How do you get creative to find the resources needed to further your goals? And what responsibility does your congregation and the broader church have to God's economy?
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The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, meets the fourth Sunday of every month. The guest speaker for April will be Loice Byler, Pastor, Inspirational Speaker and former NLAM Board Member. Her presentation on "My Story and Ministry to Others" will be followed by a time of sharing. The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. by Zoom. 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 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org by noon on Friday, April 22.
Landis Communities is happy to share the Spring issue of FLOURISH magazine. Find it online and read stories how the affiliated organizations making up Landis Communities are cultivating collaboration in new and interesting ways. https://content.yudu.com/web/3a35i/0A43wji/Spring2022/html/index.html
 Friday, June 3, 2022, Landis Adult Day Services will host the 31st Annual Benefit Golf Outing at Foxchase Golf Club in Stevens, PA. All proceeds from the Outing support programming and scholarships for individuals who participate in the adult day services. Landis Adult Day Services provides care for aging adults who have experienced life and health-changing circumstances and need a safe, stimulating place to go during the day. Nurses, activity coordinators, and other professionals are there to provide exceptional, dignified care. The Golf Outing is a scramble format with shotgun starts at 7:30 am and 1:00 pm. Food and drinks will be provided on the course as well as lunch or dinner after the round of golf. Participants are also eligible to receive prizes. Golfers must register before May 6, 2022. Registration can be found at www.landisadultday.org/golf/. For more information, contact Janice Nikoloff at jnikoloff@landis.org or 717-381-3580.
 Landis Communities is happy to announce Landis Place on King in downtown Lancaster, PA is now leasing for the anticipated Fall 2022 opening. Moderate and Lower-income rental apartments for those age 55+ Located next door to Bravo Grocery Store and near Central Market. Information in English and Spanish is available at https://www.landisplace.org/about/
 Do you have a heart for service? Would you like to be a part of a team providing care for seniors in their homes, both on the campus of Landis Homes and in other parts of Lancaster County? If so, please go to https://bit.ly/HomecareAide and learn more. Must be at least 18 years of age, available to work occasional weekends and holidays, have a current PA Driver's License. Training provided. Comes with access to Landis Homes Wellness Center and pool. | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
EVENTS
On the Back Roads from Martindale: Remembrances of Mennonite Life Local historian Darvin Martin presents portions from his book, Family Record of Lester W. Martin and Hannah Elizabeth Fisher Martin, on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 7 pm at the Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center. Admission is complimentary. The book and presentation will include new never-before-published family background information on the earlier ancestors of the local Martin, Fisher, and Weaver/Weber families, including photographs of many of the 144 quilts Hannah E. (Fisher) Martin created during her lifetime. This book of 650 pages and 730 illustrations will be available for purchase at the event for $35.
Darvin Martin will be available to sign books after the presentation. This book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the local Old Order Mennonite history specific to the families and communities mentioned. | | | Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or just seeking to serve Jesus faithfully in a rapidly dechurching culture, Rosedale Bible College invites you to our campus, August 18-20, for a Training in Ministry leadership formation retreat. Karl Vaters will explore God's purpose, heart, and intent for His church today. This weekend will also include times of rest, prayer, worship and fellowship. We hope you join us for a weekend of spiritual renewal and restored hope. Sessions
This year's retreat features five sessions. - Redefining Success In Ministry
- Big Churches, Small Churches – What's the Difference?
- How to Discover and Use What Your Church Does Well
- Finding & Mentoring Volunteers In Today's (And Tomorrow's) Church
- What's Working Churches That are Thriving?
We'll also have Cafe time, breakout sessions, and a group bonfire experience. Admission All tickets include meals, but we offer two tickets options, one that includes lodging and one that does not. Your stay in a dorm room includes community and is cheaper than you will pay in a hotel, but it also a more basic stay than you will experience in a hotel . Dorm stays include single beds, a roommate, and shared bathroom situations. Training in Ministry students receive a discounted admission. Misc. Learn more about Rosedale Bible College and our online program, Training in Ministry. | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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