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| | LMC Churches Events & Information | | New Providence Mennonite Church | |  | | NEW: Bibles & Brushes
Starting October 4, 6:30pm-7:30pm
All Ages 2682 Long Rd, Mifflintown
Hear God's word.
Create the way you prefer: art, poem, music, etc. (optional)
Three age groups: Kids, Teens, & Adults
Everyone welcome. FREE. No registration needed at this time. Held monthly: the first Wednesday evening of the month. Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6.
The kids class will have a structured lesson and project to create together. Suggested ages 4-12. No nursery provided at this time but you can bring and stay with your younger children. October's kids project will be a real gourd with moss, succulents, and flowers (subject to change). FREE. | | | LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information | | 
Volunteers NeededDo 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 an 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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 | | | The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, meets the fourth Sunday of the month. The guest speaker for October will be Donna Thomas, RN, retired Psychiatric Nurse. Her presentation "Sharing about Bipolar Disorder and Family Experience" will be followed by a time of sharing. The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, 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. | |  | 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.
 The Martyrs Mirror plays a significant role in Anabaptist history, and a long-held respect for the book has led to the careful preservation of its many editions. Join us on Thursday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room for a special Collections Feature on this book. The event will showcase Dutch and German printings of the Martyrs Mirror dating back to the first edition published in 1660, and related early imprints from Mennonite Life's rare book collection.
Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker will provide an overview of the Martyrs Mirror's editions, and David Fuchs will speak on the book's 1748 Ephrata Cloister printing. This dramatic chapter in the history of the book is summarized in the June 2023 issue of Mennonite Life's newsletter, "The Mirror." The event features a rare condensed version of the Martyrs Mirror published in 1722 and very recently added to our collection, an early 1700s book of 115 illustrated plates of martyrs, and an original copper plate used in printing the
1685 illustrated edition of the book. Reserve your complimentary seat at this event by October 27 at https://mennonitelife.org/events/. Mennonite Life's vision is diverse communities connecting across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own and each other's stories of life, faith, cultures, and histories. | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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