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FLORIDA-BOUND WINTER VISITORS  | | | This course guides participants to a biblical worldview and to live as a world Christian. It uses a unique combination of facilitated introductions, reading, videos, group discussions, special activities, and prayer for unreached people. Kairos is one of several mobilization tools produced by Simply Mobilizing, Inc., located in the Philippines. 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, and there are many different roles to fill. To learn more about this course watch this video. Click here to register for the course. The registration fee of $125 per person covers materials, refreshments, and lunches on Saturdays. If you are active in an LMC congregation, EMM would like to offer a reduced cost of $95 per person. For questions, please contact Krista Martin. Course Schedule
Sat, March 16 8am-3pm
Tues, March 19 6:30-9pm
Tues, March 26 6:30-9pm
Tues, April 2 6:30-9pm
Sat, April 6 8am-4:15pm
Tues, April 9 6:30-9pm
Tues, April 16 6-9:30 pm Kairos is offered in the spring and fall. | | L  ooking for a great way to impact Artists with Intellectual Disability and Autism?! Volunteer today! The Gallery & Studio is looking for volunteers for various tasks on various days with flexible scheduling. We LOVE our volunteers!
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 Fest & 5K • 10KSaturday, May 11, 2024. Great way to support Friendship and create memories! Fundraising for additional rewards. Multiple discount possibilities!
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 21st Annual Art Benefit Auction Save the Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024. Supporting Adult Artists with Intellectual Disability and Autism!
More Info | |  Nationally more than 38 million people are caring for a loved one who is aging. Landis Adult Day Services would like to share the following information from the Family Caregiver Alliance for those who are in this group. https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/caring-for-another/. If you live near Lancaster, PA, Landis ADS is happy to provide enriching daytime hours with meaningful activities and healthy meals providing caregivers space to do other things they need to do. To learn more, please visit https://landisadultday.org/ or call 717-970-5480.
Mel Lehman to Showcase Artwork Created by Middle Eastern & Arab Artists Mel Lehman will be showcasing a very special art exhibit, with an art show scheduled on Tuesday, February 6th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Landis Homes. The exhibit will feature artworks from around 20 Middle Eastern artists, with a significant number hailing from Iraq. Photo: Mel Lehman holds an artwork, titled 'Eating Watermelon in Old Baghdad', created by Ahmed Baban.
 Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® Announces Exciting Kick-Off Event and Spring 2024 Course Registration
 Pathways Institute for Lifelong Learning® is pleased to invite the community to its Spring 2024 Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, February 6, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm at the High Foundation Auditorium at Landis Homes (1001 E. Oregon Rd, Lititz PA 17543). This event marks the beginning of a new term filled with engaging courses tailored for individuals aged 55 and above. For more information, please see https://www.thepathwaysinstitute.org/lancaster-county/ or call 717.381.3577 Photo: Gregory J. Scott displays his book, 'Urban Legend: The Legacy of Lancaster's Renown Architect, C. Emlen Urban.' He will be presenting a course on Urban in the Spring session of Pathways Institute.
The No Longer Alone Family Support Group will be meeting via ZOOM in January. These monthly meetings provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. The next meeting is Sunday, January 28 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Zoom. The speaker: Dr. Bridget Hirsch, Psy.D., is a Licensed Psychologist. She will be speaking on "OCD Comorbidity, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Considerations" followed by a time of sharing. For information call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org.
 Friends Life Care and Landis Communities are hosting an educational seminar Thursday, February 1 (3 pm) at Landis Place on King 239 West King Street Lancaster, PA 17603 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  Learn the basics of Kurrentschrift at Mennonite Life's Winter Workshop: Intro to German Script on Friday, February 9, 10:00 –11:30 a.m., in the Mennonite Life Community Room. Mennonite Life Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker will teach participants the German script alphabet, as well as abbreviations and variations in writing and spelling. The session will also offer practice interpreting 18 th- and 19 th-century family records from Mennonite Life's collections. The workshop cost is $45. Advanced registration is required by Wednesday, February 7. Registration and additional information at mennonitelife.org/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.
Open Saturdays at the Mennonite Life Library The Mennonite Life Library will be open on two upcoming Saturdays to better serve our members and others who are interested: 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.
 Winter Workshop Easter Rabbit Fraktur
Paint an 18th-century fraktur Easter rabbit image in a grain-painted frame with the guidance of artists Lynn Sommer and Jim King at Mennonite Life's Winter Workshop: Easter Rabbit Fraktur. The workshop takes place in the Mennonite Life Community Room on Friday, February 23, 12:30–4:30 p.m. The Workshop cost is $110. All supplies will be provided for this workshop. No experience is necessary. Advanced registration is required by February 16. Registration and additional information at Winter Workshop: Easter Rabbit Fraktur
 1719 Museum Tour Guide Training
Learn about Lancaster County's earliest history and share your knowledge with others. The 1719 Museum seeks community members to guide tours of the Herr House and Lancaster Longhouse in the spring, summer, and fall of 2024. Volunteers are asked to commit to attending all four training sessions and at least one tour date per month.
The 1719 Museum tells the stories of Lancaster County's Indigenous peoples and earliest European immigrants. This is a four-session training course held on Saturday mornings: January 27, February 3, February 24, and March 2, 2024. All sessions will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., except for the February 3 session, which will be extended in length (exact timing TBA).
For more information, and to register, contact Heather Strahin at museum@mennonitelife.org or 717.464.4438.
Mennonite Life is hiring! Join our team! Mennonite Life invites applications for Collections Curator and Administrative Director roles. Visit mennonitelife.org/employment for details. | |  Stewardship University is a ministry partnership between Everence Financial ® and our local faith community that's Rooted in Faith. Released for the future, it will celebrate its final session in Lancaster on Friday evening, March 1, 2024. The keynote speakers will be Steve Lindsey of Garden Spot Communities, Caleb Simmers of Bridge of Hope Lancaster, and Charles Mershon of Lancaster Evangelical Free Church. For information or to register ( bring a guest for free through Feb.16), visit everence.com/StewU Questions? Contact Lynette Morales at 717-394-0769 or lynette.morales@everence.com | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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