A Spirit of Peace – Week Two of Advent Scripture Isaiah 11:1–10 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord— and he will delight in the fear… Read More
Sowing Seeds of a Jesus Movement: Assembly 2026 is for Everyone! BY DAWN LANDES Gather the people consecrate the assembly… and I will pour out my Spirit on all people. -Joel 2:16, 28 Assembly 2026 is the first of a NEW biennial gathering of all families, congregations, and youth groups from across LMC. It will be held on June 18-21, 2026 at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Assembly is an opportunity for our LMC family to… Read More
Holding Onto Hope – Week One of Advent Scripture1 Isaiah 2:1–5 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains;it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the… Read More
Congregational Profile: Martin Creek Mennonite Church Martins Creek Mennonite Church is nestled in the heart of Ohio’s Amish Country, between Berlin and Millersburg. The church was founded in 1865 when a group of twenty-four individuals made the bold decision to leave the Amish Church. Over the past 160 years, Martins Creek has grown to a vibrant community of around 300 members who are committed to living out the core values of… Read More