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. | | | Asamblea de Liderazgo de Otoño de LMC | | ¡Importante! Todos estan invitatos y son bienvenidos a participar en la Asamblea de liderazgo de otoño.
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página web de LMC. | | | | 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! | | | 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. | | | 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! | | | 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. | | | 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!
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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 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.
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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