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| | LMC Office Events & Information | |  | | STEP stands for "Study and Training for Effective Pastoral Ministry." STEP provides three years of non-traditional ministry leadership training. Training occurs through online assignments and one class meeting per month, for nine months, for each of the three years. Students travel together through the three years in a cohort model.
For more information on STEP
contact Marcia Mylin at 717-293-5246 ext. 114 or mmylin@lmcchurches.org | | | LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information | |   Kairos course October 21 - November 21 Kairos is a nine-session interactive study of the Purpose and Plan of God for His people and His world from Genesis to Revelation. Kairos is for all Christians at any point in their journey with God. It is not a "missions" course. It is an opportunity for all of God's people to have their worldview transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. He has called us all to play a part in His mission both locally and globally and there are many different roles to fill. Register by October 16
The registration fee ($125) covers materials, refreshments, and lunches. For questions, please contact Krista Martin.
Course Schedule
Saturday, October 21 | 8:0 0am-3:30 pm
Tuesdays, October 24, 31 | 6:30-9:00 pm
Tuesdays, November 7, 14 | 6:30-9 pm
Saturday, November 18 | 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 21 | 6-9:30 pm | | 
 How to Plan for Aging in Place. Residents of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania are invited to an educational seminar at 1:00PM Thurs July 13 titled: How to Plan for Aging in Place. Held on the campus of Landis Homes in the Calvin G & Janet C High Learning & Wellness Center, this seminar will include the topics, • If you want to stay in your home for the rest of your life, what options are available? • What is the difference between long-term care insurance and membership in a Friends Life Care and Landis Communities plan? • How do Medicare, Medicaid, and your current healthcare insurance fit in? • What are the affordable alternatives this offers for quality care in your own home? This informational long-term care workshop is for individuals ages 40-85 who are in good health. RSVP required. To register go to https://www.friendslifecare.org/landis/ or call 844-252-6347 
Landis at Home is available to serve clients in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. They also work together with congregational care teams in coordinating care for members of congregations. Their goal is to provide highly personal and individualized at-home car. Their attention to detail and desire to serve with a commitment to compassionate care allows you to experience life lived well at home. If you are interested in a caregiver, call 717-954-0286, or email contactlah@landis.org. For more information on Landis at Home click here: https://landisathome.org/services/.
Landis Communities currently has a number of team member openings. Full and Part-time positions. Penn Medicine/LGH health clinic is available for all team members. Offers physicals, lab draws, wellness/sick visits, vaccinations, and can act as a primary care provider at no cost to Full time and Part time Staff both on and not on the LH Health Insurance Plan, as well as any dependents on our health plan. For more information, please visit https://landiscareers.org/current-openings/ or call 717-963-2509.
 Landis Communities is excited to share that its newest rental apartments for those aged 55 plus are now open. Landis Place on King is located at 239 West King Street. It was born out of a desire to create abundant choices, foster increased community, and provide moderate and lower-income housing in Downtown Lancaster. To learn more and to see available apartment layouts, please visit https://www.landisplace.org | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
EVENTS
Join Mennonite Life!
We're seeking a friendly, knowledgeable Visitors Center Associate to assist guests at Mennonite Life's Lancaster, Pennsylvania campus. To apply, submit a resumé and letter of intent to Paul Garber at groups@mennonitelife.org by June 30, 2023. More details at https://mennonitelife.org/employment/ Rare & Used Book Auction
 If you love auctions and unusual books, you'll enjoy our Rare & Used Book Auction, held on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The auction is held in-person in the Mennonite Life Community Room but bidding may also be done online and by mail before the auction. For more information or to download the auction lot list, visit mennonitelife.org/event/.
Rare & Used Book Auction Join us in the Mennonite Life Community Room on Friday, July 28 from 1–4 p.m. for a workshop with local artist Emily Smucker-Beidler. Participants will complete a 5×7 inch drawing of a Fraktur bird. Cost is $95 per person. For more information and to register, visit mennonitelife.org/event/.
 Fanciful Fraktur Bird Workshop Join Mennonite Life on Friday, July 28, 1–4 p.m. for a hands-on exploration of the Pennsylvania German art of fraktur. Under the guidance of fraktur artist Emily Smucker-Beidler, participants will learn what birds influenced the art form's earliest nature motifs, as well as the history behind its characteristic polka-dot, checkerboard, and striped patterns. Each participant will create their own 5x7 fanciful fraktur bird. This workshop will be held in the Mennonite Life Community Room and costs $95 per person. Pre-registration is required, and class capacity is limited. Register by Tuesday, July 25 at mennonitelife.org/events.
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