Unity Builds a Future 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
Power of Hope 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
Come to the Table~Luke 13:29 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
Come to The Table~Luke 13:29 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
Welcome One Another 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
Anabaptist Teacher for LMC 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