Fwd: 'Abortion feels like a sin to me'

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From: Lisa Hosler, Align Life Ministries <info@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Subject: 'Abortion feels like a sin to me'
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

Will you help us rewrite more stories like Sofia's?

Greetings! I'd like to share a beautiful story showing how your support is helping us change the lives of young parents who find themselves in desperate situations. Even before Sofia walked through our doors, God was lovingly and relentlessly drawing her to Himself. "I'm thinking of taking the abortion pill," she confessed during her visit. "But I'm not sure about abortion. Abortion feels like a sin to me."  Sofia was in a relationship with a man who already had several young children. "He wants me to abort my baby, but he loves his other children. That really hurts."   Overwhelmed, Sofia found comfort when our director gently explained how much God loved her, how He longs to carry her burdens, and how He will never leave her.  Sofia said she'd been wanting to go to church but added, "I just feel so messed up right now." When our director asked if she would like to learn how to have a personal relationship with God, Sofia nodded and, soon after, she surrendered her heart to Jesus. As she left that day, Sofia tearfully gave the director a huge hug and said, "I just knew I needed to come here for help! I'm so glad I did." Later, during her ultrasound, Sofia made the firm decision to carry her baby to term, saying, "My mom is with me 100 percent, and now that I have Jesus, I know I can do this." God is at work in Sofia's life — drawing her closer to Him and strengthening her for this new journey. Your invaluable partnership is vital to making stories like Sofia's possible. This year, we've seen an incredible rise in demand for our services. Our client website visits have increased by 24 percent, and contacts from abortion-pill-seeking women have risen by 95 percent.  We budgeted $54,000 to reach abortion-minded clients like Sofia online, and $15,000 to provide large baby-care items for moms who complete our prenatal classes. Thanks to YOU — our generous supporters — we've already received $25,000 toward these free, Christ-centered services. Our goal is to raise $85,000 to ensure we can continue meeting these increasing needs. Would you prayerfully consider partnering with us to support young moms like Sofia? Your gift today can make an eternal impact. Make your secure donation here. This is a wonderful way you can ensure that Align is there for young parents in crisis when they need it most. In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President P.S. — Your heartfelt donation allows us to offer life-affirming care and God's love to all those who come through our doors. Every dollar makes a difference! Stand with us today at alignlifeministries.org/give. DONATE

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Fwd: Mennonite Life Events

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From: Mennonite Life <storyteller@mennonitelife.ccsend.com>
Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Subject: Mennonite Life Events
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Please share with your congregation

News & Events September 9, 2024 EVENTS RESEARCH VISIT MEMBERSHIP DONATE Maize & Snitz Fest The annual Maize & Snitz Fest takes place at the 1719 Museum on Saturday, October 5, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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! See more information at mennonitelife.org/events. Author Talk: Anything but Simple with Lucinda J. Miller Join us for an evening with Lucinda J. Miller, author of Anything but Simple: My Life as a Mennonite. In her book, Miller reflects on the rich church traditions and lively family that have shaped her story. Plain? Yes. Simple? Well… Anything but Simple is available for purchase online, or at Mennonite Life. This event is complimentary. Livestreaming will be available. Collections Feature & Reception: Pincushions Tradition, craft, and women's artistry harmonize in our collection of Mennonite and Amish pincushions. This year's Collections Feature offers an up-close view of the skillful stitching and gorgeous colors that make up this timeless art form. Join us on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the retail area of the Mennonite Life Collections Building for a light reception. At 7:00 p.m. Mennonite Life Curator Emily Immel will showcase the collection in the Community Room. Tickets for this event must be pre-reserved at mennonitelife.org/events.  Pincushions Exhibit Swing by to see our exclusive one-day pincushion pop-up exhibit! If you aren't able to make it to the Collections Feature & Reception (or if you want a second look), the Pincushions Exhibit will be available for viewing in the Mennonite Life Community Room Friday, December 6, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Your admission will permit you to view the collection and to tour the Mennonite Life Museum. Find tickets at mennonitelife.org/events.  If you feel you have received this email in error, or are no longer receiving bulletin announcements for your congregation, please reply to storyteller@mennonitelife.org to inform us of these changes. Contact: Abby Hershberger Storyteller: Digital & Communications storyteller@mennonitelife.org 717 393 9745 Terms of Service Privacy Policy Unsubscribe © Mennonite Life  2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602-1499

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Fwd: News from LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Subject: News from LMC
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

View this email in your browser Information for leaders and congregations 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 Important! Everyone is welcome and Invited to attend Fall Leadership Assembly. We do ask that you register for meals and childcare.  The registration link is available on the LMC website. To Register & More Information HERE  Asamblea de Liderazgo de Otoño de LMC ¡Importante! Todos estan invitatos y son bienvenidos a participar en la Asamblea de liderazgo de otoño. Le pedimos por favor que se inscriban para las comidas y el cuidado de los niños para tener una idea en cantidades.  El enlace de registro está disponible en el página web de LMC.   Para Registrarse y más información ACA Mennonite World Conference From LMC 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    INVITATION TO A CONVERSATION WITH Nyah Tinsley~LMC Delegate Wednesday, September 11, 2024  |  7:00 p.m. EST To all LMC youth and young adults between the ages of 13-20 The purpose of this discussion is to hear more detailed opinions and thoughts of the young people of LMC about the topic of youth engagement and leadership in the church. This will more or less be an extension of my survey that was sent out recently. It won't be long, only about an hour or so. Hope to see you there! Please forward this information to young people in your congregation!  ZOOM ~ Conversation with Nyah Below is a survey link for the young people of the LMC churches (between ages 13-20).  I would really appreciate it if you all could take the time to fill it out so I'm able to represent us young people to the best of my ability and be our voice. If you could have it filled out by September 7, that would be great. Survey for Mennonite World Conference Nyah Tinsley (Video in English) De Parte de LMC LMC está muy agradecida por la disposición de Nyah Tinsley de servir a LMC como nuestra Delegada Anabautista de Jóvenes a 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    INVITACIÓN A UNA CONVERSACIÓN CON Nyah Tinsley~Delegada de LMC Miércoles, 11 de Septiembre, 2024  |  7:00 p.m. EST Para todos los jóvenes y adultos jóvenes de LMC entre 13 y 20 años El propósito de esta discusión es escuchar opiniones y pensamientos más detallados de los jóvenes de LMC sobre el tema de la participación y el liderazgo de los jóvenes en la iglesia. Esta será más o menos una extensión de mi encuesta que envié recientemente. No durará mucho, solo alrededor de una hora. ¡Espero verte allí! ¡Por favor envíe esta información a los jóvenes de su congregación! ZOOM ~ Plática con Nyah A continuación, se incluye un enlace a una encuesta para los jóvenes de las iglesias de LMC (entre 13 y 20 años). Realmente les agradecería que se tomaran el tiempo de completarla para poder representar a los jóvenes lo mejor que pueda y ser nuestra voz. Si pudieran completarla antes del 7 de septiembre, sería genial. Click aca para tomar la ENCUESTA Nyah Tinsley (Video en Español) 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 New Autumn Newsletter! As the warmth of summer fades, autumn brings a tapestry of colors, and beyond this scenic beauty, autumn brings a sense of the ever-changing ...  More Info  First Friday at 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!  More Info 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 No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, meets the fourth Sunday of the month. The guest speaker for September will be Sarah Hurst, CPPP, Program Director of Tempo Clubhouse, along with program participants. Their presentation "Tempo Clubhouse Programs and Services and Stories of Recovery" will be followed by a time of sharing. The monthly meetings provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences.   The public meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 22, 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.  GPS users can use 1 Freesia Lane, Lititz PA 17543.   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.   Event details here 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. Event details here 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  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 Want to know more about LMC events?  Click on the button below.  Events Copyright © 2024 LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches Our mailing address is: *NEW ADDRESS beginning November 8th, 2021 PO Box 1635 Lancaster PA 17608-1635 Mail will not be delivered here: 450 N. Prince Street Lancaster PA 17603* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.