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 | | More information coming soon~Más información pronto | | LMC Churches Events & Information | | We would like to invite you to a Kids' Easter Party! Saturday, March 23, 9 – 11 a.m., for children ages 4-12. Participation is FREE, but please register by March 16. You can register HERE Aurora Mennonite Church is located at 59 E Mennonite Rd, Aurora, OH, United States, Ohio 44202 | | Millersville Mennonite church is located at 437 Manor Ave, Millersville, PA 17551 | | New Danville Mennonite Church is located at 103 Marticville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603 | | Alive Church Ephrata is located at 510 Stevens Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522 | | LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information | | Eastern Mennonite Missions seeks a temporary, half-time accounting assistant to assist with accounting services. Skills needed: proficiency in Excel, knowledge of GAAP, and some knowledge of accounting software. Accounting experience preferred. Apply by March 1; begins March 15, 2024. see: https://www.emm.org/employment/ | | Fest & 5K • 10K Saturday, May 11, 2024. Great way to support Friendship and create memories! Fundraising for additional rewards. Multiple discount possibilities! More Info 21st Annual Art Benefit Auction Today, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Supporting Adult Artists with Intellectual Disability and Autism! More Info Friendship Community Newsletter "The Journey of Friendship" (JOF Vol. 80-Spring 2024) 21st Annual Art Benefit Auction Get your tickets for March 21, 2024. Supporting Adult Artists with Intellectual Disability and Autism! More Info | | There will be a Zoom meeting of the No Longer Alone Family Support Group on Sunday, March 24 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. These monthly meetings, open to anyone, are supported by Landis Communities and provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. The March meeting will be led by Janelle Bitikofer, LCSW, Author and Executive Director at We Rise International, " Anxiety & Depression among Adolescents and Young Adults". For information call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org | | | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS Mennonite Life Visitors Center Seasonal Hours Spring is here! The Mennonite Life Visitors Center is now open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Reserve Biblical Tabernacle Experience group bookings and tickets at mennonitelife.org.Click here to know the Mennonite Life Visitors Center Seasonal Hours Plain Living Series The Plain Living Series returns to the Garden Spot Village Chapel on April 8 and April 15. Join us for two opportunities to learn more about Amish and Mennonite stories and experiences in the Lancaster County area and beyond. April 8 Gifts for Relief: from White Horse to the World April 15 Amish Agricultural Exchange: Lancaster & Tanzania These events are complimentary and do not require registration. See more details at mennonitelife.org/events. Mennonite Life members are invited to experience the 1719 Museum at an exclusive season preview on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m.–noon. Wander the museum grounds. Explore the Lancaster Longhouse and Herr House at your own pace. Children and families are welcome. The museum will provide children's games that early immigrants to Pennsylvania would have been familiar with. The event will feature a garden display showcasing seeds likely used in the 18th century in Lancaster County, including both native plants and varieties brought from Europe. Volunteer Vonnie Groff will share about the Herr House kitchen garden and what the museum hopes to grow this year. This event is complimentary for Mennonite Life members. Membership information can be found at mennonitelife.org/get-involved/become-a-member/. The 1719 Museum is located at 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street, PA 17584. Mennonite Life is hiring! Join our team! Mennonite Life invites applications for Collections Curator and Administrative Director roles. Visit mennonitelife.org/employment for details. | | Want to know more about LMC events? Click on the button below. | | | | |