Fwd: News from LMC

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From: LMC <information@lmcchurches.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Subject: News from LMC
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

View this email in your browser 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, 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! ~~~~~~~ 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.  LMC resource partner organizations' Events & Information 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  The 1719 Museum is open for the season! Stop in Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., or book your tour in advance at mennonitelife.org and 1719 Museum Seasonal Hours Want to know more about LMC events?  Click on the button below.  Events Copyright © 2024 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: *NEW ADDRESS beginning November 8th, 2021 PO Box 1635 Lancaster PA 17608-1635 Mail will not be delivered here: 450 N. Prince Street Lancaster PA 17603* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Fwd: Eat at Applebees, Support REAL Life Community Services!

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From: Sunny Redcay <sunny@reallcs.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 7, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Subject: Eat at Applebees, Support REAL Life Community Services!
To: Phil Horning <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Hi Phil!

Hope your weekend was phenomenal . . .  we miss see you you!

Applebees of Ephrata has offered us the opportunity to fundraise at their facility on Monday, October 21, from 11 am until 11 pm.  Every customer that eats there and presents the attached flyer to them will be donating 10-20% of the amount of their food bill to REAL Life Community Services.  What a wonderful way to kick off Thanks4Giving and the FaithfulGive!  I have attached the flyer for you to print, but if you need a printed copy, just stop by our offices between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Thursday and we will have copies there.

Thank you so much for your support!  Feel free to pass this on to friends and family - who doesn't enjoy Applebees?!

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Fwd: REAL Life News and Updates

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From: REAL Life Community Services <sunny-reallcs.org@shared1.ccsend.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 6:01 AM
Subject: REAL Life News and Updates
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Great stuff is happening at REAL Life!

Exciting Events This Fall!

Get Ready....... Get Set..... The time for our end-of-the-year fundraising campaign is almost here- and this year we have so much more to talk about! First thing's first- mark your calendars for October 20-22 to participate in the Faithful Give! As you prayerfully search your hearts, consider giving to REAL Life as a part of this Faith-based celebration of giving Cocalico Cooks 4 REAL! Next up is our newest event of the year- Cocalico Cooks 4 REAL! We have many local food vendors ready to compete for the title of REAL Top Chef, and you can be the judge! Click Here to buy tickets- Limited tickets are available. Click Here to find out more about Vendor and Sponsorship opportunities.

Meet Amber! Amber was sitting on the stoop of her apartment building one fine day in June 2019 when Sunny and Rod approached her. She had clearly been through something, as she had several horrible bruises all over her body and was wearing a cast on her leg. That's when we found out Amber had been a victim of domestic violence, and she was worried about paying her rent for that month.  Her then-boyfriend had violently attacked Amber after he threw her out of his house over some money dispute. When she returned to grab her shoes to go home, she suddenly found herself on the floor, unable to get up. The next thing she remembers is crawling down 4th street in Denver from Washinton St. and stopping on the bridge to try and flag down a car. Finally, a gentleman in a van pulled over and offered to take her to the emergency room. Amber, still in a state of shock, insisted that he take her home since she didn't have any belongings on her. When she returned to her apartment, she called a friend who came in from Reading, and when he arrived, he told her to call the police. To read the rest of Amber's story, Click here!

REAL Icy Treats Stand! A huge thanks to Jon and Sue Moyer for their donation of use of the Ice Cream machines as well as the Ice Cream Mix! We'd also love to thank each of the 23 volunteers who made it possible for us to serve the BEST Milkshakes at the Fair! We hope you got your fill of sweet treats! See us again next year at the Denver Fair!

Join us in Prayer We recognize that there are several ways for you all to partner with us and that one of the most important ways is through prayer! This month, we ask for you to keep the following in your prayers: Please pray for the continued success of our tenants and the Glory House Transitional parent as they are trying to parent alone, and we all know how difficult parenting is even in a two-parent family. Specifically, pray that this parent comes to know Jesus - they are almost there! As we start the school year, we begin our Power Packs program. Please pray for all of the participants - we want the love of Jesus to shine through in everything we do and to be able to help them come to know the Lord personally. We are preparing to kick off our fundraising season, Thanks4Giving 2024. As this is our main fundraiser for the year-end, we strive to raise at least half of our annual budget during this season. Please pray for the overall success of the Thanks4Giving campaign!

Make a Difference and Win Big! Join us in the Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally We are thrilled to invite you to take part in an incredible opportunity! Our organization is joining the Nourishing Neighbors Million Hour Volunteer Rally- an initiative led by the Albertsons Companies Foundation to help end hunger in our community. From September through October, Nourishing Neighbors is rallying to reach one million volunteer hours. REAL Life is proud to be part of this important mission, and we are inviting all our members to join us in making a difference. But here's the most important part: Don't forget to log your hours! When you log your volunteer hours, not only you are making an impact, but you will also be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win some amazing prizes- including groceries for a year and a $10,000 donation to our organization! Every hour you contribute brings us closer to these amazing rewards and strengthens our ability to serve the community! So please, don't miss out- log your hours today and make your time count! To join the rally, simply log your hours through this link. Remember, each volunteer must log their own hours to be eligible for the sweepstakes. When you log your hours, please look for us under the name "REAL Life Community Services". Thank you for being the heart of our community. Let's rally together and make every hour count!

Volunteers Needed! Currently, we need volunteers that are available to assist with Cocalico Food Pantry shopping in the afternoon. If you are interested in helping with this program and have some free time in the afternoon, please contact marybeth@reallcs.org. Thanks again!

October 4th, 3-5 PM First Friday Food Drive Mondays, 8-9 PM Alcoholics Anonymous Lighthouse Community Center All are welcome!!! Tuesdays, 6-8 PM Momentum Lighthouse Community Center Momentum guarantees a young person that there is someone who cares about them. A child needs to know that they are not alone in dealing with the day-to-day challenges of life. Click here to learn more about this program. Wednesdays, 9 - 11 AM Young at Heart All events are free and are for individuals that are 60 years and older. Coffee, chatting, games, speakers, and MORE! Come out and get to know others in your community!   1st & 3rd Wednesdays we meet at Adamstown Area Library! 2nd & 4th Wednesdays we meet at Trinity Lutheran Church in Denver!  Learn more here.

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