Fwd: On the Level Announcement for MDS November 2025

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From: Mennonite Disaster Service <ecommunications@mds.org>
Date: Wed, Nov 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Subject: On the Level Announcement for MDS November 2025
To: <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Stories of hope and inspiration from Mennonite Disaster Service

{Click here to view as Webpage} November 19, 2025 Our November edition of On the Level is also now available. Below you will find a short announcement which you can use in church bulletins, announcements, social media and more. Please share this information with your congregation wherever appropriate.  Thank you in advance for helping us share this information. Thank you, too, for your ongoing support and involvement with MDS.  On the Level announcement: Our November edition of On the Level is now available. In this edition, Executive Director Kevin King shares a new version of 1 Corinthians 13, a new bridge brings hope to a grieving father, and meet a man who is both a disaster survivor and an MDS volunteer. Click on this link to read more: https://conta.cc/3LIi3eN MDS Office in US 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543 USA T: (717) 735-3536 T (toll free): 1-800-241-8111 F: (717) 735-0809 mdsus@mds.org MDS Canada Office 200-600 Shaftesbury Blvd Winnipeg, MB Canada R3P 2J1 T: (204) 261-1274 F: (204) 261-1279 mdscanada@mds.org

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Fwd: We're hiring!

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From: Matt Kocher, Align Life Ministries <mkocher@alignlifeministries.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Subject: We're hiring!
To: <gehmanmennonitechurch@gmail.com>

Check out the latest staff openings on the Align team...

Greetings! Align Life Ministries is growing. We're looking for new staff members to join our team who are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and His heart for life to women, men, and families locally, across the nation, and around the world. We currently have three open positions: 🔹 Vice President of Operations (Full Time) – Provide executive-level leadership to internal ministry operations including finances, policies and protocols, administration, facility management, and other operational needs.  🔹 Associate Director of Pregnancy Services (Full Time) – Play a key role in our ministry to clients by providing support to operational, training, and networking needs of our team's staff and volunteers. 🔹 Digital Marketing Specialist (Full Time) – Grow the ministry's brand awareness and impact through content creation, social media management, email communication, and other digital communication platforms.  If you or someone you know feels called to serve in one of these roles, we invite you to learn more and apply today! 📌 View job descriptions and apply here: Align Life Ministries Employment Opportunities Please share this email with anyone whom you think would be a great fit. Thank you, Matt Kocher Executive Vice President DONATE

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Fwd: Flourish Magazine from Landis Communities - Fall 2025

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From: Landis Communities <lzook@landis.org>
Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Subject: Flourish Magazine from Landis Communities - Fall 2025
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Landis Communities Magazine

Just Released - New Issue of FLOURISH This Special Edition of Flourish contains the Community Impact Annual Report and highlights stories focused on four key priorities within Landis Communities: Meaningful Living, Community, Wellness, and Growth. In this issue, you'll read how community members make intentional choices to live life to the fullest, how connections are strengthened both within our communities and throughout Lancaster County, how creativity and music enrich daily life, and how learning and sharing support wellness and thriving as we age. These stories reflect the meaningful changes happening across the organization as we move forward together. In these pages, you will read: Blooming with Compassion: Landis Homes resident Rich Braine volunteers with Hospice & Community Care, tending the hospice rose gardens to bring comfort to families. Harmony of Family and Faith: Siblings David and Dale Umble and Mary Ellen Ness, connected to Landis Homes, Welsh Mountain Home, and Lancaster Downtowners, share how music, faith, and family shape their lives across the Landis Communities family. A Journey of Faith and Integrity: Longtime missionaries Don and Judy Stoltzfus, supported by Graceful Transitions as they moved into their cottage at Landis Homes, reflect on the values and experiences that led them to their new home. The Next Premiere: Resident Bob Jones of Landis Place on King describes how regular "premiere nights" and friendships have deepened his sense of belonging. Piece by Piece: Charles and Bobby, clients at Landis Adult Day Services, show how small acts of connection build a strong sense of community. Anna's Journey of Nursing: Retired nurse and Landis Homes resident Anna Frederick looks back on her decades of nursing and the joy she found caring for older adults. When Neighbors Sing, Community Grows Stronger: A group of musically gifted neighbors from Mountain View Terrace share how singing together strengthens friendships and well-being. Age-Friendly Plan Unfolds: The Age-Friendly Lancaster City partnership, spanning Landis Communities, the City of Lancaster, and Lancaster Downtowners, lays out priorities for making the city more livable for older adults.  Images of Lancaster: Lancaster Downtowners Mimi Shapiro, Sharon Stephan, and Andy Berfond (also an LPK resident) describe their collaborative public-art photo collage at the Lancaster Amtrak Station. The Landis Communities guiding values of Joy, Compassion, Integrity, Stewardship and Community are woven throughout these stories. Click on the image above to find the digital version of the magazine. With gratitude for your prayers and support,  Larry Zook President/CEO   LANDIS COMMUNITIES | LandisCommunities.org 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543 717.381.3500

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Fwd: Mennonite Life News & Events

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From: Mennonite Life <storyteller@mennonitelife.ccsend.com>
Date: Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Subject: Mennonite Life News & Events
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Please share with your networks

News & Events November 18, 2025 EVENTS RESEARCH VISIT MEMBERSHIP DONATE The Earth is the Lord's: Updated Edition Release Mennonite Life invites the community to a book launch celebrating John Ruth's The Earth is the Lord's: A Narrative History of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference, Updated Edition in the Mennonite Life Community Room on Thursday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m. Speakers include local Mennonite historian and author Steve Nolt and graphic designer Beth Oberholtzer. The event will also feature a video of John Ruth reading selections from the new foreword. The updated edition will be offered for sale at the event, and pre-ordered copies will be available for pickup. This event is complimentary but requires registration. Register at mennonitelife.org/events or by calling 717.393.9745. A livestream of the event will be available at Facebook.com/MennoniteLife. ExtraGive is on Friday, November 21 ExtraGive is a one-day fundraising event for non-profit organizations that serve Lancaster County residents. Visit our ExtraGive home page to learn how your contributions help us collaborate, educate, and tell dynamic stories. We're hiring a Used Books Manager! Mennonite Life is hiring a part-time (3 days a week) Used Books Manager. We are seeking a collaborative person who is a good communicator, has a passion for books (especially books for Anabaptist-related groups) and who is committed to growing our business to promote materials successfully to diverse audiences. View the full job description here. Interested persons should send a resume and one-page cover letter to Christa Mylin at director@mennonitelife.org. 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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