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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>

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.

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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.