Thursday, December 10, 2020

Fwd: News from LMC



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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.  

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A "Living-Room"
Conversation video

From Christian Muslim Relation Team
"Christian-Muslim  Relations Team: origins approach and hopes for the future"

Click HERE To read Jonathan Bornman's news letter.

 
Unique Christmas Gifts - We invite you to shop our recently updated Museum Stores (hours listed below) and browse our new Holiday Gift Boxes at bit.ly/HolGiftBox. Each themed box has been curated with care.
  • Fraktur & Painted Frame Online Workshop - Are you fascinated with the PA German folk art of fraktur? Have you always wanted to try it for yourself? Attend an online workshop on Saturday, January 23, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Paint a fraktur and create a grain painted frame to display your work. Exclusively on Zoom. Register now at bit.ly/FrakturFrame. Tickets cost $75.
  • Make a Financial Gift or Become a 2021 Member - You can help sustain our mission during these unusual COVID times. Make a year-end gift at bit.ly/LMHSDonation or become a 2021 member at bit.ly/LMHSmember. Thank you for your partnership in our storytelling mission!
  • Open Hours - Our staff is committed to a safe environment. Must wear a mask & observe social distancing.
    • Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society - Hours are 8:30 am - 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday.
    • Mennonite Information Center - Hours are 10 am - 4 pm, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Biblical Tabernacle tours will be available at 10 am, 12 pm, & 2 pm.
    • 1719 Herr House & Museum - Closed for the Season.
Trends in senior care are moving in new directions. In our current situation, we are offering flexible speaking engagements via live stream or recorded video. Our experienced team can present information on many topics, including:
 
Aging Options
Providing Care at Home
Memory Loss
Church in an Aging Society
Financial Planning for Retirement
Environmental Care in Retirement Communities
Church History and Aging
Spiritual Life and Aging
 
If you would like to set up a time to hear from one of us, please contact Larry Guengerich, Director of Organizational Communications & Church Relations, at LGuengerich@Landis.org or call (717) 381-3526. 
Welsh Mountain Home, a personal care home located near New Holland, Pa., is asking for your prayers. For nearly 100 years, they have been providing loving care for residents there. Currently, they are seeking to fill a number of staff member positions.  Please pray good candidates would be found for these spots. In addition, If you know of persons desiring to work in a mission-focused organization with strong ties to the church, please consider sharing this with them.  https://welshmountainhome.org/open-positions/
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Fwd: Christ's transforming love is bringing hope to Israel



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From: Joe Hollinger from EMM <joe.hollinger@emm.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2020 at 7:20 AM
Subject: Christ's transforming love is bringing hope to Israel
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>
Christ's transforming love is bringing hope to Israel. 
God is using EMM workers Garry and Ruth* to advance His kingdom in Israel. In the midst of the generations-old conflicts, we're beginning to see reconciliation — the peace of Jesus is changing lives. At the heart of this movement of the Spirit is the new reality of Hebrew-speaking and Arabic-speaking people learning to become brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, these churches had been gathering in people's homes. Garry and Ruth feared that the lockdowns would hamper the churches' growth. House churches divided into smaller groups. In order to accommodate the sudden change, leaders began to provide training for new leaders online. Soon, it became apparent that God was making a way for continued multiplication even in adversity.

In the midst of a global pandemic, Garry and Ruth have sought to creatively connect these people through the wonders of modern technology. Using Zoom and WhatsApp, these new believers are building relationships, growing in their faith, and being discipled to share the gospel with others. 

You can play a part in bringing transformation to this region and many other locations across the globe. Along with your prayers, your financial support helps EMM recruit, train, and support workers like Garry and Ruth. 

In the last month of 2020, we encourage you to make a year-end gift to EMM's Impact Fund. When you give to this fund, you are helping to multiply God's impact through EMM. To support the work of EMM you can:
Or mail a check to:
Eastern Mennonite Missions, PO Box 8617, Lancaster, PA 17604-8617

We are grateful for your partnership in sharing Christ's transforming love around the world.

*Last names omitted for sensitivity reasons.
Eastern Mennonite Missions
PO Box 8617
Lancaster, PA 17604-8617 US
717-898-2251 | emm.org
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Monday, December 7, 2020

Fwd: Whatever Happens, I'm With You



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From: Align Life Ministries <akanode@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Whatever Happens, I'm With You
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"I'm with you."
Emma had a close relationship with her grandmother. So when she thought she might be pregnant, that's who she confided in.

"I can't be pregnant, Grandma!" Emma whispered into her phone. "Mom will kill me!"

"We'll get through this," her grandmother said. "We'll talk to your mother, and we'll get help together. Whatever happens, I'm with you."

Soon afterwards, the three of them came to us for a pregnancy test, followed by an ultrasound. Emma's grandmother waited outside because of COVID occupancy limitations.

As the profile of the baby's head and body filled the ultrasound monitor, Emma shot a glance at her mother. She expected to see anger and instead saw wonder. Emma breathed a sigh of relief, and before long the two of them were giggling and laughing at the baby's adorable movements. As they left that day, Emma's mother said, "I'll help you in every way possible."

A grandmother's support.
A mother's changed heart.
A daughter's relief.
A baby saved from abortion.

Only God.
Working in hearts.
Working through Align.
Working through your partnership.

As you celebrate the birth of Emmanuel this season — the God who says to each one of us, "I'm with you" — we invite you to join us in making His presence tangible in the lives of precious families like Emma's.

In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus,

Lisa Hosler
President
Year-End Recap Video
Please take a moment to hear how God is moving through Align Life Ministries during COVID.
Align Life Ministries
131 S 8th St Lebanon, PA 17042
717.274.5128
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Thursday, December 3, 2020

Fwd: Help Sustain Ministry into 2021



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From: Spruce Lake & Pinebrook <slr-mkt@sprucelake.org>
Date: Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 4:55 PM
Subject: Help Sustain Ministry into 2021
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