Sincerely,

Warren Tyson

 

Leadership Resource Day, Friday, October 25, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, two tracks of study:

 

1) Healthy Congregations led by Richard Blackburn from the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (for pastors and church leadership teams)

 

2) Restorative Justice Practices co-presented by Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz and Jim Amstutz (for individuals or groups working at restoration in victim/offender issues)

 

Fall Assembly Celebration, Saturday, October 26, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Theme: God's Power at Work based on Ephesians 3:14-21, Nancy Kauffmann, preacher (bulletin insert download here).

 

 

Registration and further information for each of these events is available at www.atlanticcoastconference.net or call the ACC office, 717-394-8107 or email office@atlanticcoastconference.net. 

 

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Landis Homes Fellowship Day

Residents, team members and volunteers at Landis Homes are hard at work preparing for another exciting Fellowship Day with a benefit auction, chicken BBQ, and children's activities. Don't miss your chance to bid on original artwork, quilts, unique handcrafts, antiques and collectibles and more! Festivities begin at 8:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 14. For more information: http://www.landishomes.org/ Home/Information/ Events/Fellowship Day 2013 

Friendship Heart Gallery at Steeple View Lofts

It's official...Friendship Heart Gallery has moved to downtown Lancaster, and we are excited to be a part of the city's thriving art scene. You can find our new Gallery at Steeple View Lofts, 118 North Water Street, Suite 101, Lancaster, PA 17603*. We think you will be impressed with our new Studio space, which will allow us to open our classes to more Individuals. Please join us for our Grand Opening on Friday, September 13, 3:00-8:00 pm. Ribbon cutting, festive music and tasty delectables are all in store for the evening! Thank you from the bottom of our heart as Friendship Community and the Friendship Heart Gallery continue to express our capabilities while impacting the world through art. *Parking is limited on-site, but is available at various garages around downtown Lancaster.

Syrian Refugee Crisis

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) received a special request for winter clothing and shoes for the country of Lebanon, as they receive Syrian refugees. This is a one-time, special request for August and September 2013 only, to be shipped by late September/early October. The items can be for children, women, and men. Items should be in good condition (clean, not too worn, no holes) and should have no religious or patriotic messages. Coats; sweaters; long sleeve shirts/blouses; long pants; backpacks; shoes, especially men's shoes (no slippers); very long skirts (ankle length only) for women. Call Ephrata Material Resources Center 717-733-2847 with questions.

Seminar: Leaders Talk about Their Sexuality

Lancaster Mennonite Conference and Garden Spot Village will sponsor a morning seminar entitled "Leaders Talk About their Sexuality" on Thursday, October 24 (7:30-10:00 a.m.) at the Garden Spot Village Chapel. This seminar for pastors, youth pastors, and leaders will be resourced by Bruce and Ruthie Lengeman. Cost per person is $10.00 including breakfast. Register before October 14 by calling Lancaster Mennonite Conference 717.293.5246 or email: llivengood@lancasterconference.org. 

Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster

The Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster, serving all of Lancaster County, is announcing a new program, Prelude Music, for children in grades K-2. Download the news release here.

Eastern Mennonite Missions' Annual Banquet

Save the date! The Hospitality of the Two-Handed Tea, Eastern Mennonite Missions' annual mission vision banquet, will take place on Friday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Enjoy dinner, a tea  ceremony, and stories with special guests David and Grace Shenk and  friends. Visit emm.org/events or contact Jessica Mueller at 717-898-2251 for more information. 

EMM Lock-In for Youth

Register now! CALLED. maybe? is Eastern Mennonite Missions' lock-in for youth at Landisville Mennonite Church on November 8-9 from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. Bob Phillips, EMM worker in Amsterdam for 20 years, will help youth  discover how to share Jesus with friends in a genuine way. Join us for  food, games, worship, and stories. Register online at emm.org/events. Contact Jessica Mueller at 717-898-2251 for more information.

Lancaster Christian Council on Disability

 

The Lancaster Christian Council on Disability (of which Friendship Community and No Longer Alone Ministries are members) and Joni & Friends Eastern PA are hosting a Disability Ministry Summit on Saturday October 19, 2013 at Calvary Church in Lancaster. The summit is designed to educate and train local churches for disability ministries. The registration link is 

http://www.joniandfriends.org/church-relations/northeast-ttr-summit. Please note that there is a cost to attend this event and a discount for early registration. Churches are encouraged to send groups of 4 or more which will also reduce the cost per person. Lunch is included in the registration fee. A press release, poster and bulletin insert copies can be downloaded here.