| 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 | | Explore Your Life Purpose with Discovery | | | What is Discovery? Discovery is an eight-session class that will help followers of Jesus connect in a deeper, fuller way with God and his plans for their life. The experience is for anyone seeking a deeper walk with Jesus & includes young adults, pastors, leadership teams, emerging leaders, teachers, church boards, and elder teams. Discovery seeks to help Christians hear the voice of God, better know themselves and plan for growth toward what each person hears God calling them to do. In this respect, Discovery is both basic discipleship and leadership training. If you would like to offer Discovery in your congregation contact the LMC office for help in getting the study up and running. Please contact Felixa at the LMC office (717) 293-5246 ext.100 email fvdekunkle@gmail.com or William at ext. 121 or email whiggins@lmcchurches.org for more information. | | Other announcements for Churches | |  | Wednesday, September 14, 7–8:45 a.m., 450 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603 We all know it. The statistics are against us. The need is growing and the workers are decreasing. What are the options for small and mid-size business owners in meeting their workforce needs? Join us for a short address from Roger North followed by a panel discussion on this vitally important business leadership topic. Register for this free event now at emm.org/breakfast. Roger is the founder and CEO of North Group Consultants. In this role, he is primarily responsible for North Group's cultural commitments, community connections, and business development. In addition to those leadership responsibilities, he continues to consult on issues related to organizational health and performance, organizational transition, and executive growth/development. | |  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.
Is your faith community aware of how the aging of the American population is affecting your area now and in the coming decades? Might you have resources, buildings, or other tools to be part of the solution in providing housing and services to those in your community who do not have the financial resources to move to traditional retirement communities? Landis Communities offers speakers with experience in these areas who can come and think with you about creatively engaging in this missional effort. Speakers are available at no cost for in-person or online conversations with church groups. Please contact Larry Guengerich, Director of Communications and Engagement for more information. LGuengerich@Landis.org or 717-381-3526.
 As part of the 50 th Fellowship Day at Landis Homes, there is an online auction benefiting The Caring Fund. It opens on September 4 and closes on September 11. Items will be available for viewing from August 1 with more items being added through the start of the online auction. Bidding on quilts will begin in the online auction and then move to a live quilt auction at Landis Homes on September 10, 1:00 PM. Learn more at http://landisfellowshipday.org/ --------- Como parte del 50° Día de la Fraternidad en Landis Homes, hay una subasta en línea a beneficio de The Caring Fund. Abre el 4 de septiembre y cierra el 11 de septiembre. Los artículos estarán disponibles para su visualización a partir del 1 de agosto y se agregarán más artículos al comienzo de la subasta en línea. La oferta de edredones comenzará en la subasta en línea y luego pasará a una subasta de edredones en vivo en Landis Homes el 10 de septiembre a la 1:00 p. m. Obtenga más información en http://landisfellowshipday.org/ | | | | | |
