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| | LMC Office Events & Information | |  In 2024, we celebrate 20 years of STEP, a discipleship training opportunity for leaders. To date, we have graduated over 150 students serving throughout LMC as bishops, pastors, teachers, missionaries, worship leaders, children, 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 checking out the STEP brochure. Please contact Marcia at mmylin@lmcchurches.org or (717) 293-5246 for more information or to visit a class. ORIENTATION DAY, AUGUST 17
CLASSES START, SEPTEMBER 14! | | | LMC Churches Events & Information | | | LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information | |  | | Kairos course October 19- November 19
This course is for Christians at any point in their journey with God, guiding each participant into a biblical worldview. It is not strictly a "missions" course but is an opportunity for all God's people to be transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. 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 International, based in the Philippines but active in over 100 countries around the world. Register by October 12
The registration fee covers materials, refreshments, and lunches. For questions, please contact Krista Martin. Course Schedule - Sat, Oct. 19, 8 am-3 pm
- Tues, Oct. 22, 6:30-9 pm
- Tues, Oct. 29, 6:30-9 pm
- Tues, Nov. 5, 6:30-9 pm
- Tues, Nov. 12, 6:30-9 pm
- Sat, Nov. 16, 8 am-4:30 pm
- Tues, Nov. 19, 6-9:30 pm
REGISTER HERE | | | 
Ways to Give A legacy gift would help secure the mission of Friendship Community as it continues to move forward in the years to come. More Info | |  Friendship Community is a Christian 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism. The Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio, an extension of Friendship Community, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit creative arts Studio for Adult Artists, 18 years of age and older, with Intellectual Disability and Autism. | | | No Longer Alone Family Support The monthly meetings of the No Longer Alone Family Support Group, supported by Landis Communities, provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 25, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room on the campus of Landis Homes. The guest speaker for August will be Dave Krahling, ThM, Program Manager at Mental Health America of Lancaster County. His presentation "Mental Health America Resources and Community Collaboration around Emergency Mental Health" will be followed by a time of sharing For information or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org. | | |  Welsh Mountain Home Celebrates 100 Years of Compassionate Care
On Tuesday, June 25th, Welsh Mountain Home, a personal care home dedicated to enriching the quality of life for adults from diverse backgrounds and income levels, celebrated its 100th anniversary. Over 130 community members, residents, families, and supporters gathered for a memorable Garden Party, commemorating a century of dedicated service and compassionate care. The event, held in a beautifully decorated garden setting on the grounds of Welsh Mountain Home, featured delicious oeuvres and a series of engaging presentations. Executive Director Mona Frey expressed her overwhelming joy and appreciation for the community's unwavering support. It was truly a celebration of the entire community who have made it possible to continue our mission of providing compassionate care, with Christ-like love, to all who have called this place home.
Highlights of the celebration included:
Unveiling of a 100-Year Anniversary Display: Showcasing the rich history and evolution of Welsh Mountain Home.
Presentations by Distinguished Guests: Guest speakers provided insight into our current reality and shared vision for the future.
Certificate Presentation: State Senator Scott Martin's staff member, Angela Eichelberger presented Executive Director Mona Frey with a certificate marking the 100 years of Welsh Mountain Home.
Attendees also had the opportunity to take a tour that showcased some of the newly renovated spaces within the home. In addition to the festivities, donations were gathered to directly benefit resident care, ensuring that Welsh Mountain Home continues to provide high-quality, affordable care for its residents. Welsh Mountain Home has been a cornerstone of the Welsh Mountain Community providing a nurturing and supportive environment for older adults. The 100-year anniversary celebration not only honored the past but also looked forward to a future filled with continued dedication to excellence in care.
For more information regarding Welsh Mountain Home's services or how to donate, please visit WelshMountainHome.org. | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS Annual Storytelling Night  In a celebration of stories that transcend boundaries, Mennonite Life hosts its Annual Storytelling Night on Monday, August 5, at 7 p.m. at Mellinger Mennonite Church. Throughout the evening, local storytellers Josef Berthold and Becky Hess will relate a series of alternating short-form anecdotes from their lives.
Josef Berthold loves pastoring West End Mennonite Fellowship in Lancaster City, where he and his wife, Brenda, have lived for 30 years and raised their three boys. He is passionate about welcoming all people into a healing community where they can grow to be like Jesus. In his free time, Josef likes to ride his motorcycle and entertain his puppy, Charley. Becky Hess is the human resources director at Eastern Mennonite Missions, where she discerns with her community by listening, following, and cooperating with the One who creates and invites us to "Come. Know me. Belong. Find help and life in all you do." Becky and her husband, Jack, have three adult children, and now Becky looks at life through the eyes of her one-year-old, five-month-old, and three-month-old grandbabies. Annual Storytelling Night is a complimentary event. Mennonite Life welcomes donations to support its mission, which includes storytelling and history conservation efforts. The following week, a recording of the event will be available on Mennonite Life's YouTube channel. 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.
The 1719 Museum is open for the season! Stop in Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., or book your tour in advance at mennonitelife.org and 1719 Museum Seasonal Hours
Summer Internship Mennonite Life offers a Summer Internship Opportunity p in two areas: the archives and the museum. Working alongside staff members, interns will gain insight into the daily operation of a museum and archive. While the intern will work primarily in one of the two areas, they will be introduced to both throughout their time at Mennonite Life. Interns will also receive career counseling and coaching. Find application information at mennonitelife.org/about/employment/. | | | Want to know more about LMC events?
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