Fwd: Mennonite Life News & Events

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From: Mennonite Life <storyteller@mennonitelife.ccsend.com>
Date: Tue, Oct 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Subject: Mennonite Life News & Events
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News & Events October 7, 2025 EVENTS RESEARCH VISIT MEMBERSHIP DONATE Author Talk: An Uncommon Woman with Mark Kelley Join Mennonite Life for an evening with Mark Kelley, author of An Uncommon Woman: The Life of Lydia Hamilton Smith on Thursday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. in the Mennonite Life Community Room. Lydia Hamilton Smith was a prominent African American businesswoman in nineteenth-century Lancaster, and the longtime companion of the abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens. An Uncommon Woman explores how Smith served the cause of abolition, managed Stevens' household, acquired property, and crossed racialized social boundaries. This event is complimentary. Find an author bio and registration details at mennonitelife.org/events. Collections Feature: Froschauer Bible The Froschauer Bible was the earliest complete German-language Bible, as well as the first German-language Bible to be used widely by Anabaptists. First completed in the year 1529, the Froschauer Bible was not initially intended for an Anabaptist audience, however it was quickly adopted and valued by the movement in its early years. Join Mennonite Life as we continue to commemorate 500 years of Anabaptism at a special Collections Feature showcasing centuries-old Froschauer Bibles Thursday, November 6, 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Archivist & Librarian Julia Wiker and guest speaker Isaac Lowry will review the history of the Froschauer Bible's multiple printings and highlight the unique traits of several Bibles owned by Mennonite Life, including family records. This event will not be recorded or live-streamed. This event is complimentary but requires registration. Register at mennonitelife.org/events. Native American Heritage Month Tours Learn about the first inhabitants of present-day Lancaster County! Tours of the Lancaster Longhouse at the 1719 Museum—led by Circle Legacy Center's Jess McPherson–will explore Indigenous history and culture, particularly the Susquehannock-Conestoga people in what we now know as Lancaster and York counties. Each tour will spend approximately 90 minutes in and around the longhouse. Tours take place Saturday, November 8, 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and are ideal for older youth and adults. Admission is $15 per person. Find information and ticketing at mennonitelife.org/events. Volunteer with the Visitors Center Join a great team at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center, welcoming guests to Lancaster County and hosting families, school groups, and church groups at the Biblical Tabernacle Experience. Be a source of information and insight about the area's Amish and Mennonite communities. Contact Paul Garber at groups@mennonitelife.org or 717-299-0954 for details. View as Webpage If you would like to change your contact information or add an email to this list, please reply to storyteller@mennonitelife.org to inform us of these changes. Contact: Abby Hershberger Storyteller: Digital & Communications storyteller@mennonitelife.org 717 393 9745 Terms of Service Privacy Policy Unsubscribe © Mennonite Life  2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, PA 17602-1499

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Fwd: 3 Days. $15,000. One BIG Impact

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From: REAL Life Community Services <rod@reallcs.org>
Date: Mon, Oct 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Subject: 3 Days. $15,000. One BIG Impact
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Dear Phil, 15K in 3 Days — Let's Kick Off Thanks4Giving!​​​​​​​ We're thrilled to announce that Faithful Give is the official kickoff to our Thanks4Giving End-of-Year Campaign, where our overall goal is to raise $300,000 by December 31 to continue our mission of bringing hope, help, and housing to the people of our community. But first — we're starting strong with Faithful Give, a powerful 3-day giving event happening October 19–21, and we need your help to reach our first milestone of $15,000. When you give during these three days, your impact is multiplied through: Stretch pools funded by generous sponsors Prize incentives for organizations with the most support A community-wide celebration of generosity and faith This is your chance to make a big difference — right at the beginning of our campaign. Here's how to take action: 👉 Visit faithfulgive.org 👉 Choose REAL Life Community Services 👉 Give generously, pray intentionally, and consider volunteering your time Together, we can build momentum toward our $300,000 Thanks4Giving goal — and it starts now, with your gift during Faithful Give. Let's make these 3 days count. Let's reach $15,000. Let's launch a season of generosity that changes lives. We're incredibly grateful for your partnership. In hope, The REAL Life Community Services Team

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Fwd: This month: Join our Conversation Cafes

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From: Neighbors Community Center <timm@neighborslancaster.com>
Date: Fri, Oct 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Subject: This month: Join our Conversation Cafes
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Plus: Enjoy the housemade hummus that gives back!

Happening this month at Neighbors Join the conversation! Don't miss this opportunity to meet new friends and practice your ASL, French, Japanese, and Spanish. First Fridays: French and American Sign Language Second Fridays: Japanese Third Fridays: Spanish Find details and reserve your spot at neighborslancaster.org/events October's off-season special offer Taste the World Tuesdays at Afrin Market Our friends at Afrin Market, 114 West James Street (just around the corner from Neighbors Community Center at Hub450), are generously donating 100% of all hummus sales on Tuesdays in October!   For $5, you will receive 16 ounces of housemade hummus, and the good feeling of supporting the programs of Neighbors Community Center. While there, pick up some extra containers for friends and neighbors.   Afrin Market is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. When you go, please thank Lynette and Hannan for their support of the community and their delicious food! LOOKING AHEAD! Another special off-season offer in November Saturday, December 6: 10% of all sales at Lancaster Sweet Shoppe will be donated to Neighbors Community Center Friday, May 8, 2026: the next season of Taste the World walking and sampling tours begin Neighbors Community Center at Hub450 is a welcoming place to connect, learn, and celebrate. We invite those who have lived in Lancaster for many years and also our new neighbors from across the country or around the globe. Current programs include Women's Global Village (a co-op for artisans), English classes for refugees and immigrants, and after-school tutoring, plus events for the whole community. Hub450 is also available to rent as a venue for your next corporate, social, or private event. Timm Wenger  Director, Neighbors Community Center timm@neighborslancaster.org 717-803-3503 Hub450 Rental Manager timm@hub450.org 717-803-3503

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Fwd: Our first children’s book is here! 🐛

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From: Lisa Hosler, Align Life Ministries <info@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Subject: Our first children's book is here! 🐛
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

Meet Kati, and discover the truth that every child needs to hear

Greetings! We're so excited to share that Align Life Ministries has published our very first children's book — Kati the Curious Caterpillar: Designed to Shine! This beautifully illustrated story follows Kati as she explores the world around her and discovers that she is deeply loved by God and was created to love Him, too. With a biblically sound message and vibrant, imaginative artwork, this story helps children understand the sacredness of life and how they were made to reflect God's love to others. FIND OUT MORE Written and illustrated by Align staff and friends of the ministry, this book makes a thoughtful gift for: Your children Your grandchildren Your church children's ministry School libraries Baby showers Birthday parties Christian school classrooms And more! Order now and share this message of God's love with the children you love. Thank you for helping us speak gospel and sacredness of life truth to ALL generations! In the powerful, life-saving name of Jesus, Lisa Hosler President DONATE

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