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| | LMC Office Events & Information | | Fall Leadership Assembly 2024 Videos | | From Bishop Elder Team | Del equipo de Obispos Ancianos | | | Update from Southeast Conference of LMC
The Southeast Conference District of LMC comprises 10 congregations and 2 church plantings in Florida. Some of these congregations were very close to Hurricane Milton's path across Florida. I'm thankful to be able to report that currently there are good reports from these congregations and their members about protecting from significant damage from the storm. We rejoice with them and encourage everyone to pray for them and that God would give them opportunities to be a blessing to those around them who might be suffering from the effects of the hurricane and need to see the hands and feet of Jesus through the church.We will stay in contact with the bishop team there (Juanita & Eligio Nuñez and Lee Miller) to see if there are ways that LMC as a whole can be a blessing to the churches and their members in this season of difficulty and loss. Please continue to pray for the churches in the Southeast Conference District and for the people of Florida as well.
Thank you!" - Keith Blank (on behalf of the Bishop Elder Team)
Ultimo reporter de la Conferencia Sureste de LMC
El Distrito de la Conferencia Sureste de LMC comprende 10 congregaciones y 2 plantaciones de iglesias en Florida. Algunas de estas congregaciones estuvieron muy cerca del paso del huracán Milton por Florida. Estoy agradecido de poder informar que actualmente hay buenos informes de estas congregaciones y sus miembros sobre la protección contra daños significativos causados por la tormenta. Nos regocijamos con ellos y alentamos a todos a orar por ellos y para que Dios les dé oportunidades de ser una bendición para quienes los rodean que podrían estar sufriendo los efectos del huracán y necesitan ver las manos y los pies de Jesús a través de la iglesia. Nos mantendremos en contacto con el equipo de obispos allí (Juanita y Eligio Nuñez y Lee Miller) para ver si hay formas en que LMC en su conjunto pueda ser una bendición para las iglesias y sus miembros en esta temporada de dificultad y pérdida. Por favor, continúen orando por las iglesias en el Distrito de la Conferencia Sureste y también por la gente de Florida.
¡Gracias!" - Keith Blank (en nombre del Equipo de Obispos y Ancianos) | | LMC resources partners organization EXPO | | | LMC would like to express our sincere gratitude for everyone's participation at the LMC resource partner organization EXPO last week at Weaverland. Witnessing the meaningful conversations around the many table displays was truly inspiring. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this initial community event successful. We look forward to hosting another EXPO next year.
Please watch the video for a snapshot of the fun event!
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LMC desea expresar su sincero agradecimiento por la participación de todos en la EXPO de la organización asociada de recursos de LMC la semana pasada en Weaverland. Ser testigo de las conversaciones significativas en torno a las numerosas mesas de exposición fue realmente inspirador. Gracias a todos los que participaron para que este evento comunitario inicial fuera un éxito.
Esperamos organizar otra EXPO el año que viene. ¡Mire el video para ver una instantánea del divertido evento! | | | LMC Churches Events & Information | | | LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information | | You are invited to join us for an EMM vision and Fundraising Banquet. Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA, November 14 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (registration deadline is November 6)
Westview Community Room, Landis Homes 1001 E Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA, December 3rd, 10 am - 12:00 pm
Sarasota Community Church 4041 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL, February 12, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
EMM is passionate about equipping Christians around the world with discipleship, leadership, and cross-cultural training from an Anabaptist perspective. Join us for this special EMM vision and fundraising banquet to learn more about how God is at work through the ministries of training. | | | 
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. | |  Welsh Mountain Home, New Holland PA, has several open positions. Might you be the right fit? Details at https://welshmountainhome.org/work-here/ or 717-355-9522. Positions include Personal Care Aide and Cook. | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS 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
Pastors & Leaders Open House October 28, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Visitors Center The Mennonite Life Visitors Center staff invites pastors and congregational leaders to our open house. Our open houses will begin with a complimentary showing of the Biblical Tabernacle Experience followed by a brief discussion linking the story of the Tabernacle to Anabaptism today. Afterwards you'll have time to browse the educational resources available at our store, take in a showing of our free movie, "We Believe," and enjoy further conversation over coffee, donuts, and refreshments. For questions and registration, visit Mennonitelife.org
Rare & Used Book Auction November 8, 6:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room Event details here
Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month Longhouse Tours November 15-16, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm at the 1719 Museum Admission: Adults $12, youth 7016: $6, Children under 6 and under, free. Learn about the first inhabitants of present-day Lancaster County! Enjoy a tour of the Lancaster Longhouse and learn about 17th & 18th-century Indigenous culture, history, agriculture, and foodways. Explore how interactions between Indigenous Peoples and European immigrants shaped Lancaster County's early history. for more information mennonitelife.org/1719-museum/
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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