Process of “Becoming”… it comes at a cost. By Sandra Roman The process of becoming, whether professional or spiritual development, requires a paradigm shift. All transformation comes at a cost. The seed, Christ Jesus, had to die for there to be a spiritual plant that produces a spiritual harvest. The process of breaking new ground and sowing seeds as servants to the Kingdom of God for the gathering of the harvest is a… Read More
Concilio Iglesias Evangélicas Shalom (CIES) CIES es un distrito afín de LMC que se reúne en torno a un idioma común y no a la geografía. El distrito de CIES consta de 40 congregaciones en los Estados Unidos, Costa Rico, México y Nicaragua. Los pastores Daniel y Paola Sánchez sirven como directores de comunicaciones de CIES. Concilio Iglesias Evangélicas Shalom (CIES) is an affinity district of LMC that gathers around… Read More
¡Concebir el futuro para disfrutar el presente! Muchas veces me han preguntado: “¿Qué lleva a un hombre a abandonar su país de origen, su casa, su familia y su seguridad para mudarse a un lugar desconocido donde se habla otro idioma, impera otra cultura y grandes retos están en espera de ‘abrir nuevos caminos’ en su vida?”. En 2005, servía al Señor como evangelista en Chile, celebrando reuniones multitudinarias en la parte… Read More
Women’s Regional Gathering Reserve Saturday~ November 7, 2020; for our 5th annual event. Women’s Regional Gathering: 4th annual event, Nov 2, 2019; at Stumptown Mennonite Church of Bird In Hand PA. This event was as beautiful as their floral arrangements…. with many feeling blessed. Folks came from 25-30 different churches. Responses – Extremely positive with a deep appreciation for our 15 expert workshop elective leaders and attendees liked… Read More
CMC Emerge CMC has offered LMC congregations access to its Emerge program. Emerge is a one year, church and community internship program. With weekend retreats, practical ministry, home study, and face-face meetings with a mentor, students build ministry skills. The program cost is $100. Everence generously covers all retreat costs except travel. There is an application process. Apply here.
Multiplication Possibilities A number of regions across LMC report a high interest in working at church multiplication. Church on the Other Side continues to work with congregations in the Weaverland, Weaverland NE, Baltimore-Washington, and Elizabethtown districts. Despite Omar Guzman’s immigration issues, he continues to lead Church on the Other Side from Honduras. He has participated in numerous multiplication conversations by ZOOM, Skype, and other communications options. Multiplication… Read More
Church on the Other Side Omar Guzman continues to be denied access to a Visa to return to the USA. Currently, he continues to do ministry among the Garifuna churches and other Mennonite groups in Honduras and Belize. He has traveled twice to Spain preparing for a Garifuna church plant there. Please pray for the resolution of this problem. The Guzman family is stretched as they work with family in… Read More