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| | | Mennonite World Conference | | We are Family!
Participating in God's Family | | |  Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Greetings to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, our Prince of Peace! We invite you and your congregation to observe Peace Sunday together with brothers and sisters in the global Anabaptist church family on 17 September 2023. Accompanying this letter, we send worship resources you may use in celebrating Peace Sunday in September or at any time that suits your worship calendar. Please feel free to use only the pieces that are useful for your worship gathering. The theme for this year's Peace Sunday is: "We are Family! Participating in God's family." This year's Peace Sunday resources explore what makes a "family" a space in which people can embody just and peaceful relationships with one another, witnessing to God's shalom. In Matthew 12:46-50, Jesus challenges and re-draws images of family: not prescribed by a given structure but shaped by the quality of relationships; not characterized by the absence of conflict or tension, but how these are addressed. May these resources help us in this pursuit. | | | LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information | |  Volunteers Needed Do you love greeting folks with a smile? EMM is recruiting volunteers to serve in the receptionist area for four hours on a Wednesday afternoon. If you have interest or have questions, please contact Sherrie Ober at 717-898-2251 ext 269 or email Sherrie at sherrie.ober@emm.org Thank you for your consideration. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 | |  Get some friends together... and join us for the Friendship Community Irvin C. Enck Memorial Golf Tournament Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 7:30 am
at Foxchase Golf Club
... and support Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism! | | 
The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, supported by Landis Communities, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month. The guest speaker for August will be Mia Carbaugh, a part of a family of NLA FSG members. Her presentation "Living Life to the Fullest with Brain (Mental) Health!" will be followed by a time of sharing. The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room of the Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learning and Wellness Center at Landis Communities, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. 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 or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org.
 Reframing Aging: A dialogue about living with purpose and passion in every season will be held on Monday, September 11 at 10 am at Yoder's Restaurant & Buffet in New Holland, PA. Ervin Stutzman, church leader, educator, and author will speak and facilitate small group discussion. This event is ideal for church leaders and laypersons who are interested in learning how to harvest the wisdom of a life well-lived. The event will include lunch and costs $10 per person. Don't miss this opportunity. RSVP at https://wmc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1865598
or call 717.380.2273 by 9/1/2023.
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Replanteamiento del envejecimiento: El lunes 11 de septiembre a las 10 a. m. en Yoder's Restaurant & Buffet en New Holland, Pensilvania, se llevará a cabo un diálogo sobre cómo vivir con propósito y pasión en cada estación de la vida. Ervin Stutzman, líder de la iglesia, educador y autor hablará y facilitará la discusión en grupos pequeños. Este evento es ideal para líderes de iglesias y laicos que estén interesados en aprender cómo cosechar la sabiduría de una vida bien vivida. El evento incluirá almuerzo y cuesta $10 por persona. No te pierdas esta oportunidad. Confirme su asistencia al tocar el siguiente link: https://wmc.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1865598 o llame al 717.380.2273 antes del 9/1/2023.
 Sing for the Moment Choir will provide an opportunity for people in the early to middle stages of memory loss, as well as their care partners, to enjoy music and socialize with other people living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Although the focus of the choir is social interaction, participants will also benefit from the wellness aspects of singing, such as reduced stress and improved mood. Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am from September 20 - November 9, 2023. The concert is on November 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm. All events take place at Landis Homes in the West Bethany Chapel. 1001 E. Oregon Rd, Lititz PA 17543. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Contact Jonelle Shenk at jshenk@landis.org | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
EVENTS
 (Re)Reading Menno Simons: Old Words with Fresh Life Mennonite Life invites members to an exclusive evening of storytelling and reflection on the relevance of Menno Simons' work for today, August 24, at 7 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room. Dr. Gerald J. Mast, Professor of Communication at Bluffton University, will share his personal passion for Menno's works, and introduce a series to be published in Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage. This series will highlight five key theological characteristics of what Menno called "true evangelical faith." The first installment of this series was published in July. For more information about this event and Mennonite Life membership, please visit mennonitelife.org.
 Bookworm Folic
The Bookworm Frolic returns Thursday, September 14 through Saturday, September 16. Browse through stacks of books including fiction, history, biography, religion, and children's books. Special deal on Friday: Buy five books, get one free! For more information, see mennonitelife.org/events.
Adopt-a-Shingle! Want to be a part of preserving history? The Herr House's roof is over 20 years old and in need of a replacement. Mennonite Life is committed to re-roofing the house with over 7,000 new, hand-cut red oak shingles. We invite you to join us by "adopting" one or more of these shingles, at $100 each. Visit https://mennonitelife.org/get-involved/donate-money/ for a look at the shingle-making process, and the opportunity to adopt a shingle.
 Maize & Snitz Fest The 1719 Museum hosts the annual Maize & Snitz Fest on Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Tour the Herr House, take in bake oven and hearth cooking demonstrations, watch a blacksmith at work, and learn about local Indigenous history. Children's activities will be provided.
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