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 | | LMC Churches Events & Information | | LMC resource partner organization Events & Information | | Do you love to meet people and greet them with a smile? Volunteering part-time at EMM's receptionist desk provides that great opportunity. Contact Sherrie Ober at 717-898-2251 ext. 269 for details. | | Join Our Team If you are looking for an opportunity to not only make a difference in the lives of our Individuals but also a difference in your own life, come join our Friendship team. We are currently hiring! Direct Support Professionals, Residential Managers, Residential Coordinator, Certified Nursing Assistants, And more! Contact Eric Brobst on our Human Resources Team for more information about employment. 717.656.2466 ext. 1138 or ebrobst@friendshipcommunity.net | | During this season of holidays, Landis Communities is especially grateful to all those who have supported the organization in prayer, as well as through their time and financial resources. We are also thankful for team members who serve residents and clients so well. To read more about all that is happening throughout the organization, as well as the Annual Report, go to https://bit.ly/Fall22Flourish Landis Communities offers a Speakers Resource Listing to serve church and community groups. Team members are available at no cost to present in worship services, Sunday School classes and other settings. Resourcing can happen in person or via Zoom. Subjects include Living Options for those who are Aging, Providing Care at Home, Memory Loss, Doing Church in an Aging Society, Financial Planning for Retirement, Environmental Care in Retirement Communities, Church History and Aging, and Spiritual Life and Aging. Please contact Larry Guengerich, Director of Communications & Engagement, at LGuengerich@Landis.org or call (717) 381-3526. If you are older than the age of 40, it is important to start planning for what care might look like as you age. Landis Communities and Friends Life Care are combining to provide Continuing Care at Home in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Whether you are actively working full-time, beginning to consider retirement, or already semi- or fully retired, it is not too early to consider your future plans. Join the more than 50 persons already a part of this option providing the coordination of care, protection of financial assets, and a focus on all areas of wellness to support members as they thrive and have peace of mind for the future. In the month of December, there are 3 times you can view prerecorded seminars to learn more. For more information, call 844-2Landis (844-252-6347) or go to https://www.friendslifecare.org/landis/ Wed., Dec. 7 (6:00 pm) Tues., Dec. 13 (2:00 pm) Mon., Dec. 19 (10:00 am) Landis at Home now works with clients and families to handle many tasks requiring extra help or being overwhelmed. - Closet changeovers
- Indoor/outdoor décor
- Flower bed assistance
- Downsizing or decluttering needs
- Home organization
- Packing/Unpacking belongings in preparation for moves
- Cleaning out accommodations
- Home staging
- Designing layout of new space
This service is available to those living in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. Please call Landis at Home at 717-366-8613 in inquire about this service for yourself or someone you know! | | | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS Our museum stores are your unique holiday gift destination for books and art, Ten Thousand Villages and other handcrafted items, and Bible-inspired gifts. Volunteer opportunities at Mennonite Life! Giving back is a win-win-win - Gain energy and give energy by putting your talents to work for community benefit. Research has shown that volunteering creates a win-win-win! You gain energy, connections, and a sense of satisfaction from using your strengths to help others. Mennonite Life gains a boost from your partnership in our mission. And ultimately communities benefit – locally and beyond – from access to the histories, cultures, and stories of Mennonite life. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: - Host museum visitors and groups on one or both of our campuses
- Assist customers in our research library and archives
- Process accessions to our collections
- Digitize documents and photographs for online accessibility
- Sort donated used books for our annual Bookworm Frolic
- Hands-on property maintenance tasks
- Serve as a tour guide at the 1719 Museum (April-October)
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