Many new child abuse laws took effect in Pennsylvania on December 31 that will have an impact on churches and ministries with children's programs. 

 Contact Brook Musselman in the conference office if you're interested in learning more about resources to help your church remain compliant and develop practices to make your church a safe place for all. 

ACC is partnering with Lancaster Mennonite Conference to offer an informational meeting on the new PA state child abuse laws. The remaining meeting will be held on April 7. See the link above or contact either conference office for more information. 

Gain a deeper understanding of how Anabaptist related churches have found and sustained their faith. Learn their histories and the issues they face today. Through their unique stories we have much to learn.  

Ridgeview Mennonite Church, beginning January 21 at 7 p.m. 

Event Flyer (DOC)
 

Registration is now open for the next Creating Congregational Cultures of Generosity  (CCCG) workshop. This one day workshop will be held on Saturday May 16 from 8:00-5:00  at our 2160 Lincoln Highway East Everence office in the meeting room of Lancaster Mennonite Conference.  

Beryl Jantzi, Everence Director of Stewardship, will be the presenter for this workshop.  The cost will be $189 per team, which includes all the materials and lunch for 3-4 team members from your church.  The lead pastor is required to be one of the participating team members.  Please see the attached CCCG overview flier and share it with anyone else you think might be interested in participating in this workshop. 

Contact Kevin Nofziger to register your team: (717) 653-6662 ext. 143, kevin.nofziger@everence.com. We have space for 10 teams, so the first 10 to reply are in! 

 Is your marriage in need of a tune-up?  Have the blahs overtaken your marriage?  Marriage Encounter may be the weekend you need to revive your love with your spouse.  Held on February 13-15, it's the perfect Valentine's getaway!  Visit www.marriageencounter.org or call 717-569-5676 for more information or to apply.  

The Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster would like you to know about its spring 2015 concert series. 

Please find the details attached

 

Know a young adult who might be interested in a year-long, cross-cultural service experience? Through Mennonite Central Committee's Serving and Learning Together (SALT) program, young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 from the U.S. and Canada serve internationally in a wide variety of positions in fields like education, agriculture, health care, information technology, peace and more! Visit mcc.org/salt for additional information, and be sure to apply by February 15 to be guaranteed consideration for this year.  

 

 Next meeting is Sunday, Jan 25, from 3-5 pm.

Topic:  The Interface of the Legal System and Mental Illness, presented by a Panel, consisting of:  Mike Hansberry, Deputy Chief, Lancaster County Probation and Parole; Teri Miller-Landon, Division Director, Lancaster County Probation and Parole; Officer Brian Dell Isola, Ephrata Police Department; Lietenant Cheryl Steberger, Lancaster County Prison.

Education Program: 3-4; Care and Share Groups: 4:10 - 5. Meet at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster. FMI please contact 717-390-4891 x101.

Located 80 miles northwest of NYC, Camp Deerpark is dedicated to providing affordable Christian camping for inner city Mennonites with a mission to empower youth to serve Christ in the city.

 Seeking young adult, aged 18-25, with writing/photography skills to assist communications for one year.  Tasks include: social media, website maintenance, video production.  Rm/bd, living allowance provided.  More information at: http://www.campdeerpark.org/index.php/en/get-involved/service-opportunities or contact Ken Bontrager: deerparkdirector@gmail.com - (845) 283-8669.          

January 29 Open House at All LMS Campuses

Lancaster Mennonite School will hold a school-wide open houseThursday, January 29, 6-8:30 p.m. at its four campuses: Kraybill (PreK-8) in Mount Joy, Lancaster (grades 6-12), Locust Grove (PreK-8) in Smoketown/E. Lampeter Township, and New Danville (PreK-5).

The event will include guided tours and an opportunity to meet teachers and administrators. 

At the Lancaster Campus there also will be an opportunity for students entering grades 9-12 to register for courses for the 2015-16 year. For more information call Christy Horst at (717) 509-4459, extension 312. 

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held Thursday, February 5. 

Save the Date for Friendship Community's 22nd Annual

Join us for a spiritually refreshing weekend featuring nationally renowned speaker, Jessie Seneca. 

Arrival: Friday @ 7 PM
Departure: Sunday @ 1 PM
Location: 957 Camp Hebron Rd, Halifax, PA 17032 

Womens' Retreat Flyer

 For the 2015-16 school year Eastern Mennonite Seminary has a large number of Ministry Leadership Awards available. These awards range from ¼ - ¾  tuition for Mennonite and Anabaptist-affiliated students who show a sense of call and desire to serve the church. 

Students are encouraged to apply by February 1 for these awards. They will be chosen based on application materials. Students who accept these awards are still eligible for other forms of financial aid like the Mennonite student discount and the church matching grant. They must study full-time on the Harrisonburg campus of EMS. 

Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Relations in Israel and Palestine 

Instructors: Elias George and David Miron
Location:  Parish Resource Center, 633 Community Way, Lancaster, Pa.
Dates: Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:45pm, January 27; 

Feb. 3, 10, 17
Information and to register: Call Parish Resource Center,

 (717) 299-1113 

The public is invited to "Conversations for Peace in Palestine and Israel." Friday, February 6 at 7:00pm in the West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz.  This meeting is part of a series of gatherings initiated by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) U.S. for persons who want to explore their beliefs, concerns and understanding of this conflict. The session will be led by J. Daryl Byler, Executive Director for Eastern Mennonite University's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding and former MCC leader in the region.

 An art reception opening at Landis Homes on February 3 will feature the latest quilted creations of Lititz artist Lois Flickinger.   Her repertoire extends from traditional fabrics and patterns to imported materials and original designs using a wide range of styles. Many of the pieces she creates show the strong influence of her Mennonite background and the traditional Amish designs that she has always found to be beautiful works of art. All of the quilting on her pieces is done by hand and each quilt is signed and dated. The opening reception, to which the public is welcome, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, in the Harvest View lobby and galleries at Landis Homes, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz.  The works will continue to be on display through April.  For more information, call Landis Homes at 717-581-3935 or visit www.landishomes.org.