Fwd: Please Announce

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From: Wolf, Kay <wolfk@etown.edu>
Date: Mon, Mar 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Subject: Please Announce
To: info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Greetings!

Please include this announcement in your church bulletin or announcement list on April 6 and 13:

Elizabethtown College's Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies presents "Negotiating the Kingdoms: Pluralism, Plain Communities, and State Power in the Twenty-First Century" by Corey Colyer on Tues., April 15, 7 pm, in the Bucher Meetinghouse. Colyer is an associate professor of sociology at West Virginia University whose research examines how individuals and communities negotiate institutional power in modern pluralistic societies.

For more information, visit www.etown.edu/youngctr/events or call 717-361-1470.

Thank you.

The Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies

Elizabethtown College

One Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022

717-361-1470

youngctr@etown.edu

www.etown.edu/youngctr

 

 

 

Fwd: Spring Newsletter: Blindness & Low Vision

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From: Anabaptist Disabilities Network <adn@anabaptistdisabilities.net>
Date: Thu, Mar 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Subject: Spring Newsletter: Blindness & Low Vision
To: Gehman Mennonite Church <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

In this edition: Brandon Grady, Eleanor Habecker, and Tips for Congregations

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Connections Newsletter Spring 2025 Blindness & Low Vision True Eyes! A Blind Pastor's Take on Sight When Jesus said, "The eye is the lamp of the body," in his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:22), he meant the physical eye. Of course, I would never argue with Jesus on that score. Actually, I would affirm him. The eye in all ways is the lamp of the body. But for me, it's the eye of the spirit, the eye that allows me to see beyond what the world sees in many aspects. Jesus goes on to talk about the whole body being filled with either light or darkness, depending on how wide open your eyes are… Pastor Brandon R. Grady ADN Board Member 2022-2025 Read Brandon's Reflection Now Another Perspective On Connections: Optic Nerves and Church Community On a blustery day in early February, Eleanor Habecker and I met for hot drinks at a coffee shop. Eleanor describes her visual disability as a bad phone connection: "It's like my eyes and my brain are two phones, and my optic nerves are a bad connection." A delightful conversation of mutual learning and reflecting, our hour together covered a wide range of topics, including—but not limited to—the way her disability intersects with her faith and involvement in the church community. Included in this Newsletter: Introducing Camp KIND! Register for this family camp for children with disabilities, a partnership between ADN and Amigo Centre in Sturgis, Michigan. Support ADN; Donate Now! If you appreciate the work of ADN, make a donation to further our mission of nurturing faith communities for people with disabilities. Accessibility for People with Low Vision Tips for congregations and individuals seeking to become more accessible and accommodating to people with low vision and blindness. Copyright (C) 2025 Anabaptist Disabilities Network. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to ADN's communications or are listed as the contact person for a supporting organization of ADN. If you are not the proper contact person, please contact us so we can update our records. Our mailing address is: Anabaptist Disabilities Network 3145 Benham Ave Suite 5 Elkhart, IN 46517-1970 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe View In Browser

Fwd: Spring into action with Move for Life 2025!

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From: Lisa Hosler, Align Life Ministries <info@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Spring into action with Move for Life 2025!
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

We've got something for everyone — and a full day of fun...

Greetings! Spring is here, and so is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of moms, dads, and babies in our community! 🌸 Please join us for Move for Life 2025 on May 10 at The Junction Center in Manheim — a day full of championing life, celebrating God's faithfulness, and family fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun way to get moving, there's something for everyone. Choose between a scenic 1-mile walk or a chip-timed 5K, then stick around for food, inflatables, live worship, and a client testimony! Don't forget: In honor of our 40th anniversary, we're doing something special! Every time we hit a "40" registration milestone (40th, 140th, 240th, etc.), we'll enter all registrants up to that point into a prize drawing for one-of-a-kind Move for Life socks. 🚨Don't miss out — the sooner you register, the better your chances of winning! Move for Life is about moving lives forward through the work we're doing together. Your participation directly supports our free pregnancy services, compassionate abortion recovery care, parenting education programs, and our mission to spread the gospel and champion life. Ready to make your move? Register here! We can't wait to see you on May 10! In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President DONATE

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Fwd: LMC News: "She had never had someone explain God's desire for a relationship with his children..."

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From: LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Wed, Mar 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Subject: LMC News: "She had never had someone explain God's desire for a relationship with his children..."
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

View this email in your browser. LMC Updates "I am the pastor at Zion Mennonite Church in Birdsboro, PA. Last year, I began a membership class with a few folks who were interested in journeying with us.  One young woman shared deeply with us about her life choices that took her far away from God. During our discussions, the Lord prompted me to keep sharing with the larger group about God's goodness and desire for relationship with his children. God moved in this young woman's heart in such a way it encouraged her to embrace the concept that God is for us, he loves us, and he desires for us to live in a trusting relationship with him! It was awesome to see first-hand how God transformed this woman before my eyes. He even began to heal some of her mental health issues as she deepened her relationship and walk with the Lord. She said she had never had someone explain God's desire for a relationship with his children so clearly before her time together with this class. Last Resurrection Sunday, I had the opportunity to baptize her as a sign of her recommitment to following Christ. To God be the glory!" Steve Campbell, LMC Pastor Other LMC News Share Your Story Story-telling is powerful; after all, sharing the Gospel—the greatest story of all—is at the heart of what we do as Christ-followers. If you have a story related to LMC, we'd love to hear it! Share online at our website. Share Your Story Save the Date – Fall Leadership Assembly We are working hard to plan and prepare for our Fall Leadership Assembly held on September 24–27. Sept. 24–25 will be a two-day APEST resourcing event, and the 26–27 will include local tours celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism and a Saturday leadership assembly with a plenary speaker and breakout workshops. We will NOT be hosting a Spring Leadership Assembly this year. Registration coming soon. If you have any questions, please email information@lmcchurches.org. Rissers Mennonite Church – 250th Anniversary Rissers Mennonite Church is celebrating 250-years of history this summer, June 14–15. The two days will include a bus tour, worship, and sessions shared by keynote speakers Lloyd M. Weiler and Steven M. Nolt. Find more information about this event on this attached document. Rosedale Chorale Visiting LMC Churches The Rosedale Chorale, from Rosedale Bible College (RBC), will be performing at several LMC churches over the next few weeks. Directed by Ken Miller, the choir will lead a choral worship service using compositions from the classics to contemporary. This concert is free and open to the public. See their full list of tour dates at their website. Tour stops at LMC congregations include: First Mennonite Church in Berne, IN on April 6 Groffdale Mennonite Church in Leola, PA on April 13 Millport Mennonite Church in Leola, PA on April 18 Join the Mission of LMC The LMC community is in a season of growth! Since 2018, we have welcomed 133 new congregations into our conference. Despite this, donations over the years have remained about the same, and are now beginning to decrease. Would you prayerfully consider joining us in being a Spirit-led movement and donating to LMC? We are grateful for the opportunity to continue ministering alongside you. Donate From Our Resource Partners Kairos Course by EMM March 22–April 5 at Parkview Mennonite Church (57 E. Church St., Reamstown, PA). An opportunity for all God's people to be transformed and aligned with God's heart for the nations. Register here by March 21. "A Wonderful Life" Join Friendship Community on March 27 at 5 p.m. to celebrate creativity, inclusion, and endless possibilities. Formal attire encouraged; reserve tickets by March 3. Tabernacle Kit Workshop Mennonite Life will be hosting an interactive Tabernacle Kit Workshop on Saturday, March 22 from 3–5 p.m. Price is $30 per kit, plus a $10 workshop fee per participant. Register at mennonitelife.org/events. No Longer Alone Landis Communities will hold its next No Longer Alone Family Support Group on March 23 from 3–5 p.m. by Zoom. CURESZ Foundation will show its "Diagnosing Schizophrenia in 2025" video, followed by a time of sharing. Register by March 21, email JAlbright@landis.org. ¿Quieres recibir las Noticias de LMC en Español? ¿Quieres recibir Noticias de LMC en español? ¡Haga clic aquí para registrarse! Suscribirse Copyright © 2025 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: LMC – a fellowship of anabaptist churches 450 N Prince Street (Office) PO Box 1635 (Mail) Lancaster, PA 17608 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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