Fwd: News from LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 8:03 AM
Subject: News from LMC
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Information for leaders and congregations 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 (below is the link), 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   Flourishing: Pastor/Spouse Retreat 2020  EVENT Flourishing: Pastor/Spouse Retreat 2020 13 Feb 2020 6:00 PM - 17 Feb 2020 10:30 AM Location: Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park, FL   To Register: visit here   Join other pastors and spouses who are leading and inspiring others to reclaim the mission of radical hospitality and healing presence in their communities. This is the fifth year of the retreat.  It will be 5 days of renewal and equipping in beautiful Fruitland Park, Florida. The Life Enrichment Center is located on a gorgeous 100+ acre site in central Florida. (lecretreats.org) Evana Network is hosting this retreat for leaders both inside and outside the network. Evana Network is a community of evangelical Anabaptist church leaders who are committed to community transformation. Churchwide and other Events & Information LMC resource partner organization Events & Information  Landis Communities is excited to share our new logo.  With roots and trunk comprised of human figures, the trees in the new logo communicate that Landis Communities is more than a series of buildings, rather it is a fellowship of individuals working together to build and sustain life-giving values. The leaves are separate but connected by shape and proximity, emphasizing the way Landis Communities is sustained by diversity and community partnerships. You can learn more about this logo and how all the logos from Landis Communities will be interconnected can be found here http://www.landiscommunities.org/new-brand/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As you plan for Sunday School, Worship and Small Group events for 2020, please remember Landis Communities offers speakers to serve church and community groups. Our team members are available at no cost to present on a variety of topics related to aging and faith. For more information, contact Larry Guengerich at LGuengerich@landiscommunities.org,  or 717-381-3526. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The next meeting for caregivers of persons with memory loss and other forms of dementia is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Landis Homes. The topic for the evening will be "Nutrition & Aging: Altered Taste and Intakes with Cognitive Changes."  The speaker will be JoEllen Wilson, RD. Wilson, who has more than 11 years of experience managing nutritional needs in senior living settings, is the lead registered dietitian at Landis Homes. Following the presentation, there will be time for questions, discussion, and refreshments. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the Warwick Room of Heritage memory support center at Landis Homes at 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz. The group is operating in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association of the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.  The public is welcome.  For more information, call Landis Homes (717) 581-3939. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Landis Communities is committed to offering many options because retirement does not follow a one-size-fits-all mentality. Envisioning the goals that are most important and unique to you is essential for planning. Please consider attending this seminar to learn ways persons age 40-85 can plan for future care—as well as the key differences in a long-term care plan that members experience with a Continuing Care at Home membership. Landis Communities offers this in collaboration with the Quaker organization, Friends Life Care.  The next seminar will take place at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, Wed. February 5 from 1:30-3:00 pm.  The church is located at 6279 Main Street in East Petersburg.  For more information and to RSVP, please call 844-2Landis (844-252-6347). You can also register online at http://bit.ly/EastPete. Multiplying Disciples Experience! Discover an approach to disciple-making that produces healthy, growing churches.  One you can use in your own local context! Mark your calendar today for the multiplying Disciples Event! Multiplying Disciples Experience - Alive Church March 23-26, 2020 510 Stevens Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 Press Here To Register      Want more events? Click on the button below. Also, like us on Facebook! Events Copyright © 2020 LMC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a credentialed leader of LMC. Our mailing address is: LMC 2160 Lincoln Hwy E Suite 5 Lancaster, PA 17602 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Fwd: CR January Pastor Resources

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From: Marisa Smucker <MarisaS@mennonitemission.net>
Date: Wed, Jan 8, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Subject: CR January Pastor Resources
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

January 6, 2020 Dear Pastor,   Greetings on this day of Epiphany! I offer these words as a prayer from the apostle Paul: This grace was given to (us) to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. (Ephesians 3:8b-12)   Thank you for joining with Mennonite Mission Network in this new year to bring to all people the boundless riches of Christ!   New resources and opportunities… Announcing Summer 2020 Youth Venture (ages 15-22) locations for Benin, Colombia, Spain, Peru, Israel, and the USA! Join a team of young people to serve, learn, worship, and build relationships in local communities around the world. Discover and experience God's work in the world! Are you a Mission Network alum (including COM, CHM, MBM)? Join the Mar. 7-14 "Service, Learning and Civil Rights" tour in Mississippi!    Celebrating what God is doing… Faith formation through Christian Service opportunities for all ages. For youth ages 17-20, check out the Service Adventure preview weekend, Feb. 20-23. Visit an active Service Adventure unit to worship, serve, and learn alongside the current participants! For more information, contact SusanN@MennoniteMission.net.   Join God's work in the world by praying and supporting… Josh and Alisha Garber's ministry in Spain, focusing on youth outreach and congregational mission. Josh, Alisha, and their son, Asher, will host the Spain Youth Venture team this summer.   Please contact your Church Relations representative for questions and more information.   With boldness and confidence through faith in God, Marisa  Smucker Church Relations Representative 574-523-3078 direct; 1-866-866-2872, ext. 23078 (toll-free, direct)   Copyright © 2020 Mennonite Mission Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because of your relationship with Mennonite Mission Network. "UNSUBSCRIBE" WILL REMOVE YOU FROM ALL MISSION NETWORK SUBSCRIPTIONS. Use "update your preferences" to remove your name from this list ONLY. Our mailing address is: Mennonite Mission Network P.O. Box 370 Elkhart, IN 46515-0370 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Fwd: News from LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 23, 2019 at 9:49 AM
Subject: News from LMC
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Information for leaders and congregations 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 (below is the link), 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 has 6 FREE 6' tables available. Please contact Felixa at (717) 293-5246 if interested. You will be responsible to load and haul the tables. LMC will not deliver.    Flourishing: Pastor/Spouse Retreat 2020  EVENT Flourishing: Pastor/Spouse Retreat 2020 13 Feb 2020 6:00 PM - 17 Feb 2020 10:30 AM Location: Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park, FL   To Register: visit here   Join other pastors and spouses who are leading and inspiring others to reclaim the mission of radical hospitality and healing presence in their communities. This is the fifth year of the retreat.  It will be 5 days of renewal and equipping in beautiful Fruitland Park, Florida. The Life Enrichment Center is located on a gorgeous 100+ acre site in central Florida. (lecretreats.org) Evana Network is hosting this retreat for leaders both inside and outside the network. Evana Network is a community of evangelical Anabaptist church leaders who are committed to community transformation. LMC resource partner organization Events & Information Landis Communities is excited to share our new logo.  With roots and trunk comprised of human figures, the trees in the new logo communicate that Landis Communities is more than a series of buildings, rather it is a fellowship of individuals working together to build and sustain life-giving values. The leaves are separate but connected by shape and proximity, emphasizing the way Landis Communities is sustained by diversity and community partnerships. You can learn more about this logo and how all the logos from Landis Communities will be interconnected can be found here http://www.landiscommunities.org/new-brand/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everyone at Landis Communities wishes you a bright and joy-filled celebration of Advent and a Merry Christmas.  May the reality of God coming to earth in human form be very real to you now and always.  As you plan for Sunday School, Worship and Small Group events for 2020, please remember Landis Communities offers speakers to serve church and community groups. Our team members are available at no cost to present on a variety of topics related to aging and faith. For more information, contact Larry Guengerich at LGuengerich@landiscommunities.org,  or 717-381-3526. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volunteer opportunities abound throughout Landis Communities, enriching the lives of everyone involved. Our goal is to connect volunteers in roles they enjoy, enabling them to make a difference. To learn more about the opportunities available for volunteers, call 717-381-3526.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do you have a family member or friend living with mental illness? Do you need more information about the illness and available resources? Do you need encouragement or prayer in a safe, supportive environment? The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, a program of Landis Communities, is a place where those who have a loved one experiencing mental illness can find Christian support. Monthly educational presentations are followed by a Share and Care time.   The meetings take place on the 4th Sunday of every month from 3:00—5:00 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room (2nd floor) in the Calvin G. & Janet C. High Learning & Wellness Center at Landis Homes 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, PA. Questions? Call 717-381-3500 or email JAlbright@landiscommunities.org.   Multiplying Disciples Experience! Discover an approach to disciple-making that produces healthy, growing churches.  One you can use in your own local context! Mark your calendar today for the multiplying Disciples Event! Multiplying Disciples Experience - Alive Church March 23-26, 2020 510 Stevens Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 Press Here To Register      Want more events? Click on the button below. Also, like us on Facebook! Events Copyright © 2019 LMC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a credentialed leader of LMC. Our mailing address is: LMC 2160 Lincoln Hwy E Suite 5 Lancaster, PA 17602 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.