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Atlantic Coast Conference
Bulletin Announcements
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Pastors, Church Administrators and Secretaries, Bulletin Editors:
These bulletin announcements are meant to be a helpful resource for those of you who put your congregations' bulletins together on a weekly basis. If there are ways we could present this information more effectively please don't hesitate to pass on your ideas or give feedback.
Some churches forward the following information and community life announcements to their attenders using email while others post various events in their weekly bulletin, on their church website, or Facebook page.
Please let us know if there are additional ways we can assist you as we serve together.
Peace and Laughter,
Brook Musselman
Atlantic Coast Conference Coordinator
(717) 394-8107
brookm@atlanticcoastconference.net
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New Conference Announcements
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An Evening with Rachel Held Evans
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Sponsored by Parish Resource Center, Rachel Held Evans is a New York Times bestselling author and popular blogger. She will discuss the question many people, especially those in their 20s and 30s, are asking, "Why should I go to church?"
She will talk about her personal journey and the steps churches can take to connect meaningfully and successfully with young people.
April 18, 7pm at Highland Presbyterian Church
To purchase tickets for the "Evening with Rachel Held Evans," please visit www.parishresourcecenter.org or call 717-299-1113. Tickets for subscribing churches for this event are $19. Tickets for nonsubscribers are $25. A copy of Evans' new book is included in the ticket price.
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Workshop for the Christian Guitarist
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The Messiah College Department of Muisc is offering this day of workshops for worship leaders and other aspiring performers on Satruday April 18, from 9 am to 3 pm.
All info (schedule, clinicians' bios, etc.) and online registration are available at: http://www.messiah.edu/guitar then click on the Workshop logo.
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| Send us your announcements |
Does your church have an event, fundraiser or other item you'd like to advertise? Pass it along for inclusion in these weekly Bulletin Announcements to ACC congregations and related ministries at no charge.
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Previously Published Conference Announcements
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| 2015 Spring Assembly, April 18 |
This year's Spring Assembly Celebration will be held at Forest Hills Mennonite Church, 100 Quarry Road, Leola, PA 17540.
Registration will begin at 8 am with the program running from 9 am to 3:45 pm
Lunch is provided and donations will be accepted to cover the cost.
In addition to its adult delegates (two delegates for the first 100 members and one delegate for each additional 100 members or fraction thereof), each congregation is encouraged to appoint and send one youth delegate (high school age). There will be a separate morning session and lunch for youth delegates and any interested youth or young adult attendees to explore the the theme of missions.
Register early to let us know you'll be there: atlanticcoastconference.net/delegates/upcoming-assembly/
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Parish Resource Center workshops
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The Parish Resource Center is hosting three workshops in March
~ Explore Lenten Crosses ~ Intergenerational Events ~ Children and Worship
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Chatter, Chow & Cheerful Service
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Women of all ages are invited to this morning event hosted by Atlantic Coast and Lancaster Conference Mennonite Women at the MCC Material Resource Center in Ephrata.
After a morning of service, enjoy a soup lunch. Please bring your own bowl and spoon, and a pint of chicken corn or vegetable soup to share!
Saturday, May 2, 2015, 9 am - 12:30 pm
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| **Important: New PA State Child Abuse Laws |
Many new child abuse laws took effect in Pennsylvania on December 31, 2014 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.
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MC USA and MWC Announcements
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| Resource Sharing for MWC Assembly |
Mennonite World Conference is encouraging congregations in the U.S. and Canada to partner with each other so that churches with fewer resources and congregations with recent immigrants can also send representatives to the upcoming assembly (July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). Whether or not you plan to attend, consider supporting the gathering by partnering in this way. Costs are split between MWC and both congregations. More info at mwc-cmm.org/pa2015partnership.
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Kansas City '15 Registration is open!
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These winter temps may make summer seem far away, but the Mennonite Church USA convention in Kansas City, June 30-July 5, 2015, will be here before you know it. The Executive Board is encouraging congregations to identify and register delegates early, so that they can participate in a survey of all delegates which will be sent out in February. For more information on the delegate role, visit the convention website: http://convention.mennoniteusa.org/delegate/. You can also register online: www.MennoniteUSA.org/convention.
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| MC USA Convention: Kansas City 2015 |
 continues, this website will be the one-stop-shop for many details you'll need to know to start planning your participation in next year's convention. Please bookmark it, forward the link to others and check back often to see the promo videos and find out the unique things we are planning for Kansas City 2015
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Register for Mennonite World Conference Assembly
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 Register now for PA 2015: Already making summer plans? Plan to attend Pennsylvania (PA) 2015, the 16th Assembly of MWC which will be held July 21-26, 2015 in Harrisburg, PA.
Where else can you worship and fellowship with thousands of Anabaptist Christians in an international gathering? Come get inspired by the music of Zimbabwean and Kenyan choirs. Learn about the global Church by visiting the Global Church Village. Play or watch the Anabaptist World Cup soccer tournament. Get to know others through Friendship Groups. Take part in a service opportunity. See all that PA 2015 has to offer at https://www.mwc-cmm.org/pennsylvania-2015
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Conference Related Ministries
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Needed: Guides for Meetinghouse and grounds
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Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust is gathering community members to serve a volunteer guides for our historic Meetinghouse and grounds. We invite you to join our Meetinghouse Guide Training on Saturday, March 14, from 12-3 PM at 6133 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Christopher Friesen will train guides in offering a broad overview of Germantown Mennonite history, as well as offering opportunities to explore specific topics in more detail. Guides will then staff Open House tours April-October on First Fridays and Second Saturdays, as well as private scheduled tours. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Director Alison Shiloh Wear at gmht@meetinghouse.info
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New Person Ministries' Spring Banquet
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Everyone is invited to New Person Ministries' spring banquet Tuesday March 10, 6:30 to 8:30pm at Conestoga Mennonite Church in Morgantown. Enjoy great cooking, testimonies from current and former residents, updates on NPM, and speaker Judge Jeffrey Sprecher. NPM is a residential aftercare program for released inmates serving the region around the Berks & Lancaster Parole regions.
Tickets are free but please RSVP by March 4. Contact 610-777-2222 or newpersonministries@aol.com Please like us on Facebook, and visit us at www.newpersonministries.org We look forward to breaking bread with you and sharing how God is moving at NPM. WELCOME
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Scholarship for Graduate Healthcare Professionals
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Friendship Communities Anniversary Dinner
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Theme: Love Stories, with guest speakers Ian & Larissa Murphy (https://vimeo.com/88485530)
Friday, October 23, 2015 at Shady Maple Banquets
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| No Longer Alone Ministries |
 No Longer Alone Ministries will be holding a FunFestival on Saturday, March 14, from 10am - 1pm at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike. Enjoy unique music by This Way Up!, John Martin's BBQ, homemade chicken corn soup and whoopie pies, among other tasty food. There will be crafts and games to enjoy, as well as educational information about mental wellness for people of all ages. $10 unlimited band or $1 tickets for activities and food. FMI please call 390-4891.
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Family Support Group:
Sunday, March 22, 3-5pm at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster. Topic: How to Help when Someone you Love has been Abused, presented by Elaine Bledsoe, Domestic Violence Services Volunteer.
Paths to Discovery Support Group:
Thursday, April 2, 11am - 12:30pm, 630 Janet Ave, Room B103, Lancaster. Topic: Medication Decisions and Recovery.
NOTE: Paths also meets at The Salvation Army in Lancaster, The Factory Ministries in Paradise, and ELANCO Social Services Network (ESSN) in New Holland. Please call 390-4891 for dates and times.
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| Landis Communities |
Landis Homes and the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania Chapter are hosting a meeting Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held in the Warwick Room at the Heritage Entrance. The speaker is Lisa Paulson from the Lancaster County Office of Aging and she will be sharing about Community Resources for those who are walking with people who have Alzheimer's. Respite care is available during the meeting with 24 hour advance notice. For questions, or to make respite reservations, please call (717) 581-3939
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| Eastern Mennonite Missions Announcements |
Thinking about moving out of the classroom for a year?
YES is for you! Join an international team of young adults for 9-11 months, going deeper with Jesus and experiencing another culture. Apply by March 21 and receive a $250 discount. For more information visit emm.org/yes or contact Sherrie Ober at 717 898-2251.
EMM community-wide prayer and fasting
The EMM community will join in prayer and fasting March 30 through April 2. All are invited to come together to intercede for EMM workers around the world on Tuesday, March 31 at Mount Joy Mennonite Church from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Find more information at emm.org/pray.
Short-term missions forum
Short-term mission trips can do long-term harm. Can they do long-term good? We are beyond asking if we should participate in short-term mission. We must keep on asking how we can participate in ways that lead to transformation. Join the conversation on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church in Lancaster. For more information, visit emm.org/events or contact Jessica Mueller at 717 898-2251.
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Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society Events
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Pies in the Mennonite Tradition
Stop by the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society on Saturday, March 14 between 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. to learn how to make pie crusts, and to sample some slices with a cup of coffee for yourself. To attend, tickets can be purchased for $15 by calling (717) 393-9745 or by going tolmhs.org/home/classes . The event will be held at the Society, 2215 Millstream Rd., Lancaster, 17602.
MWC Book Discussion on African Anabaptists
To prepare for Mennonite World Conference Assembly in July, hear input, responses, and discussion about "Anabaptist Songs in African Hearts," the Africa volume of the Global Mennonite History Series on Sunday, March 15 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel.
Annual Banquet
Come hear Nancy Heisey, former president of Mennonite World Conference, speak on the topic "Does Mennonite World Conference Unify All Anabaptists?" at the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society's Annual Banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at Yoder's Restaurant and Banquet Facility. Tickets are available for $25 at lmhs.org or by calling (717) 393-9745.
Talk on Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases
Visit the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society on Saturday, March 28, between 10 am and noon to hear author Ann Hermes talk about her book "Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases and Other Small Treasures." Historical examples of patchwork pillowcases will be on display, and modern renditions available for purchase.
Family History Conference-
"Celebrities and Cellmates:"
This year's Lancaster Family History Conference focuses on finding that famous or infamous ancestor, with a keynote address by D. Joshua Taylor of the Genealogy Roadshow. There are also numerous workshops for the beginner or advanced genealogist. The conference takes place of April 24 and 25 at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center. For more information and to register, visit lmhs.org or call the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society at (717) 393-9745.
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2257 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
717-394-8107 or 800-238-0126
office@atlanticcoastconference.net
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