| Information for leaders and congregations UPDATES These UPDATES are shared so that leaders and congregations are aware of Biblical Classes 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. | | Educational Programs for Churches | | | 
Annual Storytelling Night
Phyllis Pellman Good and Merv Stoltzfus share short stories from their lives during this popular annual event on Monday, August 8, 7:00pm at Landisville Mennonite Church. It is in-person and also will be streamed online. To connect virtually the night of the event visit bit.ly/MLifeFB. Donations appreciated. | | Herm & Vince Music Duo Makes Lancaster Stops on 2022 Roots Music Tour The Herm & Vince Mission: Spreading Love, Life, and Healing Through Music
Herm & Vince (Weaver and Buckwalter) are coming to Lancaster for several music performances over the August 13-14 weekend as part of their '22 Roots Tour. Visit www.hermandvince.com
The lifelong friends and singer-songwriters reunite after meeting in 1977 at Hesston College (Kan.) The duo is performing at ten locales in 2022, with original vocals, mixed in with acoustic guitar and piano. Songs come from music written long ago and brand new compositions: Americana, Sacred and Simple, and Inspirational. Old tunes harken back to times of innocence and searching. The new brings together honest music perspectives from forty
years of living in Goodness and Joy. Gift contributions are welcome to be made at events, as well as online at any time. Friends, family, and those new to the duo are invited to attend and help advance the Herm & Vince Mission. For more information, go to "Herm and Vince" on Facebook or at HermandVince.com.
Schedule
Saturday, August 13
Dan Mast Home Outdoor Concert,105 Herrville Rd., Willow Street, PA,,17584.
Guests are welcome to arrive between 6-6:30 p.m. with concert to follow. Lawn chairs or blankets are suggested and attendees are welcome to bring a picnic meal if desired.
Sunday, August 14
Conoy Creek Hideaway Outdoor Pavilliion, 2108 River Rd, Bainbridge, PA 17502
Guests are welcome to arrive between 3:30-4 p.m., with concert to follow. Lawn chairs or blankets are suggested with limited seating. You are welcome to bring a picnic meal if desired.
Questions? Contact the duos's manager, Dallas Stutzman, 620-217-1296, or dallasstutzman1@gmail.com. For additional details on the James Street service, contact them direct at info@jsmchurch.org or 717-397-6707. | | | Training in Ministry Information | | | 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. | |  | | SEED Church Leadership Program In Matthew 13 Jesus says the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that grows into a tree where the birds of the air can find rest and a home in its branches. SEED is designed to equip cross-cultural leaders who are helping to grow the church and welcome different cultures and languages to the United States. It is specially designed for second-language learners and helps leaders serve as cultural bridges within their congregations and communities. It is a three-year program that meets two Saturday mornings a week from September through May.
Contact Dawn Landes for more information: cdlandes@habeckerchurch.com. | |  A group of residents at Landis Homes is inviting the public to attend a seminar by Linda Ferich. The event will take place Wednesday, September 7th from 6-8 pm in a tent located on the campus at 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz PA. Ferich will talk about planting native plant gardens and landscapes that reduce stormwater runoff and create environments for pollinators and other wildlife to thrive. In her program, Linda will explain the essential elements wildlife needs to survive: food, water, cover, and places to raise young while integrating sustainable gardening and landscape practices. For more information on this event, please call Dave Martin, 717-519-2691 or Nancy Parker, 717-295-7055. | | | | | |
