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 | | LMC Fall Leadership Assembly | | | NOTE: Everyone is welcome and Invited to attend
Fall Leadership Assembly.
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LMC. | | | Mennonite World Conference | | | LMC is very grateful for Nyah Tinsley's willingness to serve LMC as our Young Anabaptist delegate to Mennonite World Conference. Nyah lives in Philadelphia and is an active member and leader at Oxford Circle Mennonite Church. Nyah's gifts and experiences are such a blessing to LMC and we appreciate her work and engagement in connecting LMC young adults to the global church through Mennonite World Conference. Nyah will be traveling to Germany and Switzerland in May 2025 to represent LMC at the Mennonite World Conference gathering and delegate assembly. Thank you for praying for Nyah Tinsley as she begins this role.
~Tom Eshleman
LMC Global Delegate | | | LMC está muy agradecida por la disposición de Nyah Tinsley de servir a LMC como nuestra joven delegada anabautista para la Conferencia Mundial Menonita. Nyah vive en Filadelfia y es miembro activa y líder de la Iglesia Menonita Oxford Circle. Los dones y experiencias de Nyah son una gran bendición para LMC y apreciamos su trabajo y compromiso en conectar a los jóvenes adultos de LMC con la iglesia global a través de la Conferencia Mundial Menonita. Nyah viajará a Alemania y Suiza en mayo de 2025 para representar a LMC en la reunión de la Conferencia Mundial Menonita y la asamblea de delegados. Gracias por orar por Nyah Tinsley mientras comienza este rol.
~Tom Eshleman
Delegada global de LMC | | | 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. REGISTER HERE | | | First Friday @ the Friendship Heart Gallery There's nothing like a First Friday in Lancaster! Join in Lancaster's highly popular arts extravaganza each and every First Friday ... plus 10% Off All Matted and Framed Paintings!
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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 Group 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 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. | | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS  Author Talk: Canner Boy What is a mobile cannery? What does it mean to be a Canner Boy? From the mountains of Guatemala and El Salvador and the valleys of Switzerland to the bustling streets of Haiti and communities around the U.S. and Canada, undertake an adventure to uncover the world's only meat canning factory on wheels. Join Mennonite Life and Mennonite Central Committee for an evening with John Hillegass, author of Canner Boy: An Impossible Journey of Faith and Service with the World's Only Mobile Cannery. This event takes place on Thursday, September 5, 7:00 p.m. at the MCC Material Resource Center. The mobile cannery will be on-site for the event.
Bookworm Frolic September 12–14 at Mennonite Life
Browse tens of thousands of books of all genres at our annual book sale. Check our website for daily deals.
Maize & Snitz Fest October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 1719 Museum Tour the home built in 1719 for the Herr Family and learn about local Indigenous life at the Lancaster Longhouse. Take in historical demonstrations, shop local vendors, and eat great local food. Event details here
Author Talk: Anything but Simple with Lucinda J. Miller October 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room Join us for an evening with Lucinda J. Miller, author of Anything but Simple: My Life as a Mennonite . In Anything but Simple , Miller reflects on the rich church traditions and lively family that have shaped her story. Plain? Yes. Simple? Well… Event details here
Rare & Used Book Auction November 8, 6:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room Event details here
Collections Feature & Reception: Pincushions December 5, 6:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room Join us for a reception followed by a captivating lecture and pop-up exhibit on Amish and Mennonite pincushions. Event details here
Pincushions Exhibit December 6, 9:30 a.m. –4:00 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room Swing by to see our exclusive one-day pincushion pop-up exhibit! Event details here
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