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 | | Welcoming New Congregations~
Dando la bienvenida a nuevas congregaciones | |  LMC is grateful for the congregations that joined our fellowship of Anabaptist churches in 2023 and 2024. We thank God for our mission of being a Spirit-led movement to make disciples of Jesus, mobilize every member as a missionary, and multiply faith communities locally and beyond. Please join us in welcoming these congregations and leaders!
LMC agradece a las congregaciones que se unieron a nuestra comunidad de iglesias anabautistas en 2023 y 2024. Agradecemos a Dios por nuestra misión de ser un movimiento guiado por el Espíritu para hacer discípulos de Jesús, movilizar a cada miembro como misionero y multiplicar las comunidades de fe a nivel local y más allá. ¡Únase a nosotros para dar la bienvenida a estas congregaciones y líderes! | | Welcoming New Congregations~
Dando la bienvenida a nuevas congregaciones | | 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 Fall Leadership Assembly Videos | | | We had a great time sensing the Holy Spirit, forming, challenging, and molding us to be more like Jesus. If you could not attend Fall Leadership Assembly the videos will be available next week.
Pasamos un buen tiempo persiviendo al Espíritu Santo, formándonos, desafiándonos y moldeándonos para ser más como Jesús. Si no pudo asistir a la Asamblea de Liderazgo de Otoño, los videos estarán disponibles la próxima semana. | | | LMC Churches Events & Information | | On Sunday morning, October 6, Byerland Mennonite Church will celebrate its 300th anniversary. In a service beginning at 9:30 am, the congregation will focus on its year-long theme of "Faithful for Generations." Speakers Melvin Reitz, Joe Garber, Joyce Zimmerman, Jeanne Bye, and Matt Buckwalter plan to give accounts of the church's past, present, and future vision. There will be both congregational and special singing, including songs that had significance to the congregation in various eras. The original log church building still stands across the street from the current building and will be open for visitors. In addition, a number of historical items, including original deeds, photos, and communion items will be on display in the church lobby. A carry-in meal will follow the service. Lead pastor Matt Bye and the congregation invite all those interested to attend this anniversary service. For more information, please contact Pastor Matt at: byerlandpastors@gmail.com.
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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. | |  | Former Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society EVENTS 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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