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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 21, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Subject: News from LMC
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View this email in your browser Information for leaders and congregations 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 Would you make an IMMEDIATE impact Your Generosity ALSO helped to: *Maintain global fraternal relationships *Provide free counseling for leaders *Aid with leadership transitions and congregational conflict *Train STEP students and fund education grants *Support the Mennonite World Conference *Offer translation for several events and trainings Donate now Thank you for your support! LMC Financial Planning & Offering Schedule 2024 To download the LMC Financial Planning and Offering Schedule 2024, please press HERE LMC Honorarium Guidelines 2024 To download the LMC Honorarium Guidelines 2024, please press HERE Mennonite World Conference  LMC Churches Events & Information LIVE NATIVITY – A free event for the whole family. Journey with us to a stable in Bethlehem, see live animals and hear the story of Christ's birth. Willow Street Mennonite Church invites you to our LIVE NATIVITY on December 16, 17 and 24. Park at the church and journey with us outdoors to the stable in Bethlehem (a nearby barn). Presentations are approximately every ½ hour 5:30-8:00 pm. This is a FREE event, but donations will be accepted for "Haitians Helping Haitians". Dress for the outdoors, Park at the church and Journey to the "Stable in Bethlehem" (A nearby barn) Transportation from the church to the barn and back will be provided for those who need it. Refreshments will be served at the church before each 1/2 hour presentation. Donations go to "Haitians Helping Haitians" For more information, visit https://www.willowstreetmennonite.com/cmas-nativity/ or call 717-464-2422, ext. 1. LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information Looking for a great way to impact Artists with Intellectual Disability and Autism?! Volunteer today! The Gallery & Studio are looking for volunteers for a variety of tasks on various days with flexible scheduling. We LOVE our volunteers! Visit https://friendshipart.net/volunteer to fill out our online form or reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Phil, at (717) 656-2466 or email phorning@friendshipcommunity.net. Thank you! #LeaveYourMark #Volunteer #Volunteers #ThankYou #Blessed #Helping Friends Life Care and Landis Communities are hosting an informational webinar Saturday, December 16th at 11AM. This is for persons aged 40 and above who are interested in learning how to thrive independently at home with a plan that protects your health and savings so that you can age in place. You can register and learn more at https://www.friendslifecare.org/landis/ Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society   EVENTS Open Saturdays at the Mennonite Life Library The Mennonite Life Library will be open on three Saturdays this winter: January 20, February 17, and March 16, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Mennonite Life Museum and museum store will be open as well. All are welcome to visit the library. Use of library research materials and archives is complimentary for Mennonite Life members, and $7 per day for non-members. Mennonite Life is hiring! Join our team! Mennonite Life invites applications for Collections Curator and Administrative Director roles. Visit mennonitelife.org/employment for details. Shop Ten Thousand Villages Find fair-trade ornaments, nativity sets, Christmas decorations, gifts, and more at Mennonite Life. Stop by and see us, or view the online store here.   Mennonite Life is hiring! Join our team! Mennonite Life invites applications for Collections Curator and Administrative Director roles. Visit mennonitelife.org/employment for details. Celebrating stewardship flyer (PDF) Want to know more about LMC events?  Click on the button below.  Events Copyright © 2023 LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches Our mailing address is: *NEW ADDRESS beginning November 8th, 2021 PO Box 1635 Lancaster PA 17608-1635 Mail will not be delivered here: 450 N. Prince Street Lancaster PA 17603* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.