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Participating in God's Family | | | Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, We are family! Did your congregation observe Peace Sunday together with brothers and sisters in the global Anabaptist church family on 17 September 2023? - Did you reflect on John 17:20-26 or Matthew 1:46-50?
- Did you create a social family tree?
- Did you take a collection to support peace work in the world through the church?
- Did you invite an MWC guest from the Speaker's Bureau?
Send us your photos and stories! Tell us how you used these prayers, activities, testimonies or teaching resources in your congregation so that we can share them with our global church community. | | | | Did you miss the date? Our Peace Sunday worship resource package is available to use any Sunday of the year. | | | | | | 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 | | | Sing for the Moment Choir will provide an opportunity for people in the early to middle stages of memory loss and their care partners to enjoy music and socialize with other people living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Although the choir focuses on 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
 Educational materials for Sunday school teachersThe Visitors Center is a source of Christian educational materials, including books and devotionals in English and Spanish, as well as stickers, posters, and study supplements. Our physical and online stores are stocked with historical guides, maps, commentaries, and Bibles for all ages. Browse the online store here.
 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, from 10 a.m. to 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.
Admission to the Maize & Snitz Fest is $15 for adults, $7 for youth 7–16, and complimentary for children 6 and under.
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