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 | | Crossroads Mennonite Church Join us at Christmas at The Crossroads to remember the One for whom the Season is named. Our church is located at 401 Church St, Lancaster, PA 17602 On the Eve of Christmas Eve, December 23rd at 6 PM we will remember the Christ as we reflect on the 5 Sense of Christmas. The Christmas Morning Celebration w be on December 25th @ 10AM and we will remember the Christ and how to live expectantly. We hope to see you at one or both! | | | 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. | | Ready to grow in your relationship with God? Learn more about discipleship training and mission outreach opportunities for young adults at emm.org/advance.
| | | Join K-Teams Staff for an opportunity to lead by example, grow in your relationship with God, and share His love with those around you! | | 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. No Longer Alone Family Support Group The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, will continue to meet the fourth Sunday of the month. The program for January will be the Hope Always Video Series: "The Problem of Suicide" and "A Biblical Worldview of Suicide" by Dr. Matthew Sleeth, MD; Author, teacher and former ER physician. The video will be followed by discussion and a time of sharing. The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. by Zoom, due to the chance of inclement weather. Meetings will return to Landis Communities in April 2023. 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, January 20. 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 Teachers and homeschooling parents, register your class or group now for a hands-on field trip to experience early Mennonite and Indigenous history and daily life at the 1719 Museum. 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)
| | | Everence Financial Hosts Stewardship University: Faith and Financial Wellness Education and Connections Everence Financial® will host a newly reimagined half-day Stewardship University on March 18, 2023, at Lancaster's Calvary Church. This event is a partnership between Everence and the local faith and nonprofit communities. Join Everence for a Stewardship University that's Rooted in faith. Reimagined for the future. Courses will explore subjects ranging from financial wellness (budgeting, women and finances, simple living, and legacy planning) to community impact (how redlining and racism have affected the Lancaster region, cultivating community assets and churches helping address the housing crisis) and more. | | Registration cost $35. Includes both workshops, any course materials, refreshments, and lunch. A $10 discount is available for Early Bird registration: Pay $25 when you register before Feb. 9, 2023. Pastors and spouses register for free. Questions? Contact Lynette Morales at lynette.morales@everence.com or 717-394-0769. | | Want to know more about LMC events? Click on the button below. | | | | |