By LMC Stewardship Team The “thin space” is a beautiful place where people feel that heaven and earth are very, very close together. Perhaps it originated with the Celtic tradition, brought into attention in 2012 by New York Times Travel columnist Eric Weiner. However, it is now used to describe a spiritual space where one is close to God and is connected with the concept… Read More
In 2024, the LMC Grants Committee awarded 33 students $16,833 for their educational journeys; 13 are STEP students. In addition, four congregations received grants for ministry projects from the Ministry/Pastoral Health & Wellness Endowment. To learn more about LMC grants, visit lmcchurches.org/lmc-grants/ 2024 grants included
by LMC Stewardship Team Eucharistia is a Greek word meaning “thanksgiving,” and within the Christian tradition, there are several ways giving has been and can be expressed. When we share in the eucharist, or communion, the act of giving can remind us us to reflect on the themes of Christ’s sacrifice and apply those themes to our personal call to service and to the local… Read More
by LMC Stewardship Team The story is told of Sam Houston, a hero of Texas history, who gave his life to the Lord in the later years of life and asked to be baptized. He was taken down to a little country stream, and the pastor said, “General Houston, you should take your glasses off because I am going to immerse you in water.” There… Read More
Children’s Ministry By Nely Elizabeth Lara Dear brothers and sisters in the faith, may God pour out unto you his love, peace, and an ardent desire to serve Him as He has done with me. Within Concilio Iglesias Evangelicas Shalom (CIES) I work as a leader of the children’s ministry. I have been a children’s leader and a youth counselor for ten years. I have… Read More
As the world seems to grow darker and more polarized, finding hope is more imperative than ever. That’s why LMC Legacy Foundation’s life-changing mission is to promote hope, healing, and wholeness through integrative behavioral healthcare resources that nurture mental health, resilience, and innovation. As essential beacons of light and hope in the community, churches are in special positions of influence. Although we offer grants to… Read More
CHILDREN Nourishment comes through creative ministry. By Sandra Granthon-Roman On June 10 – 12, 2022, LMC held its annual Celebration of Church Life event, this year, hosted at Camp Hebron. Over 30 children from infants to 12 years of age came to the table to receive the nourishment of the good news of the love of Jesus. They engaged in Bible stories, participated in arts… Read More
YOUTH Youth Rally at the 2022 Celebration of Church Life By Kathy Brown Planning for this event began back in 2019. Did we plan to wait this long to actually get together? Nope. Pandemics have a funny way of not caring about your plans. But God. Almost 100 youths in grades 6-12 met at Camp Hebron to hear Deke Rider, Pastor Al Motley Jr., and… Read More
Youth Ministry by Lam Nguyen Great things are happening in LMC congregations as we are finding our way, Spirit-led, learning how to “welcome one another” and serve our “Neighbors.” The Youth from the Bridges Youth Group (BYG) are modeling what it means to follow Jesus. BYG consists of four congregations – Crossroads, Habecker, Laurel Street, and RiversEdge Mennonite Church. In 2019, a Youth-led Vacation Bible… Read More
Come to the Table-Luke 13:29 William Higgins serves as a teacher for LMC. He provides resources for leaders and church members for training and enrichment in following Jesus in the mission of God. He leads reading groups, teaches classes focused on Anabaptist faith and practice, and also provides Bible studies on various Scripture passages. He visits district meetings and churches to give input, teach, and… Read More
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