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Para mas información contacte a Felixa al (717)293-5246 | | Biblical Learning Opportunities at LMC | | | In 2024, we celebrate 20 years of STEP, a discipleship training opportunity for leaders. To date, we have graduated over 150 students who are now serving throughout LMC as bishops, pastors, teachers, missionaries, worship leaders, children, and youth leaders, and in a host of other leadership roles. STEP is an opportunity to affirm and train the next and current generation of LMC leaders. For more information, you are welcome to watch this short introductory video by clicking this Video link here and check out the STEP brochure. Please contact Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches for more information or to visit a class. | | Mennonite World Conference MWC commemorates the birth of Anabaptism in 2025 |  On 29 May 2025, Mennonite World Conference (MWC) will welcome guests from around the world to The Courage to Love: Anabaptism@500. The day-long celebration commemorates the birth of the Anabaptist movement in Zurich, Switzerland. Following workshops, concerts, a panel discussion, and self-guided historical walking tours, participants will gather for an ecumenical worship service at the Grossmünster cathedral.
The symbolic beginnings of the Anabaptist movement date to January 1525, when a group of young people gathered in Felix Manz's home to commit a subversive act: adult baptism. Conrad Grebel baptized George Blaurock, who baptized several others on confession of their faith.
For interviews or further information about MWC's The Courage to Love: Anabaptism@500 event, please get in touch with John D. Roth at johndr@mwc-cmm.org | | | LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information | |  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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The Wenger Foundation Praise Dinner  Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:00pm. Enjoy a delicious meal, while listening to the captivating country and gospel music of Grammy and Dove award-winning artist, Guy Penrod, all while supporting God's work through Friendship Community and three other inspiring ministries!
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| | No Longer Alone Family Support Group The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, will continue to meet on the fourth Sunday of the month. The guest speakers for April will be Ann Martin & Michele Werder, Attorneys with Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess, LLP. Their presentation "Estate and Special Needs Planning for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families" will be followed by a time of sharing. The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2024, 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. Please follow all COVID protocols in place at the time of the meeting. For information or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org.
 The newest issue of Flourish The magazine from Landis Communities is now available. It is filled with stories about Cultivating Adventure as well as noting anniversary celebrations for Welsh Mountain Home, Landis Homes, and Landis Adult Day Services. https://bit.ly/Spring24Flourish. | |  | 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
 Peggy's War is a meticulously researched historical novel inspired by the true story of Rhodes' great-great-grandmother, Peggy Rhodes, and the young men she protected during the Civil War. The event will highlight hymns sung by nonresistant Mennonite and Brethren refugees fleeing participation in the war. This will include songs from Harmonia Sacra by Joseph Funk, a member of Peggy's community. In the book, Peggy is a Mennonite living in the midst of the Confederate Shenandoah Valley. Even as her husband is dying, she conceals non-resistant Brethren and Mennonites in a secret cellar beneath her bedroom floor. She does this while managing a farm, raising five children, and serving as a postmaster. This event is complimentary and does not require registration. Learn more at mennonitelife.org/events or by calling 717.393.9745.
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?
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