Baptism In… Vietnamese Mennonite Churches By Bishop Tuyen Nguyen Baptism is a very important event for the Vietnamese Mennonite Church in the United States and Vietnam. To us, it is a commitment and a sign that a believer becomes a part of the community of Christ. It is a demonstration of a new life, submitting to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is also a picture of becoming one… Read More
Cử hành Phép Báp-têm của Tín hữu – Cộng đồng Hội thánh của LMC Bởi Wiliam Higgins và Sherri Martin LMC, một cộng đồng các hội thánh Anabaptist, là bằng chứng sống cho cam kết của chúng tôi trong việc tiếp tục sứ mệnh của Chúa Jêsus trên đất với tư cách là một phong trào do Thánh Linh dẫn dắt. Nguồn gốc của phong trào Anabaptist bắt nguồn từ Zurich, Thụy Sĩ, vào năm 1525, khi Conrad Grebel làm… Read More
EMM Chapel at HUB450 April 30, 2024, was a day to remember at EMM and LMC. During a morning Chapel service, Bishop Keith Blank ordained Lorri Bentch, EMM Mission Director. The ceremony was filled with beauty, meaning, and inspiration as Lorri reflected on God’s presence throughout her life and ministry. All were uplifted by the anointed prayers and fellowship.
International Partner Delegate Day On April 12, 2024, the International Partner Delegates (IPD) of LMC held a gathering to reflect, share, and provide resources for one another. During the meeting, it was noted that IPDs are discovering new ways to connect people from their congregations and districts to the world. This is seen as a positive development. For instance, a group of women from the Belize Evangelical Mennonite Church… Read More
Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster places great importance on fostering a sense of community amongst its members. As part of their annual activities, the MCCL choirs participate in local tour days every spring. On April 4, 2024, they held a special chapel at Eastern Mennonite Missions and LMC during their walking tour in Lancaster City. The event was attended by around 60-70 middle and… Read More
STEP Graduation Fifteen students, along with their family and friends, celebrated their graduation from STEP on May 18, 2024, at Byerland Mennonite Church. As the graduating class speaker, William Higgins, instructor of the STEP program and LMC theology teacher, called the students to a life-long commitment to being an apprentice of Jesus: being with him, learning from him, and then putting this into practice. To learn more… Read More
Celebrating Believer’s Baptism in LMC’s Fellowship of Churches By Wiliam Higgins and Sherri Martin LMC, a fellowship of Anabaptist churches, is a living testament to our commitment to continue Jesus’ mission on earth as a Spirit-led movement. The roots of the Anabaptist movement can be traced back to Zurich, Switzerland, in 1525, when Conrad Grebel baptized George Blaurock in Felix Manz’s house. This act of baptism, followed by George Blaurock baptizing several others… Read More
New Ways of Worship – Giving By Bishop Tuyen Nguyen & Paul Pearce, LMC Development Team Every Sunday, or at least most Sundays, we take an offering (give money) as part of the Worship service. It may go towards missions, benevolence or just paying the bills. “The offering is an act of worship, an instance in which we are invited to give up something that we value – our money –… Read More
“A Foretaste of Revelation 7:9” As a member of the Bishop Elder Team, I had the privilege of being invited to speak at the annual assembly of the Southeast Mennonite Conference District of LMC. I was hosted by bishops Juanita & Eligio Nuñez and Lee Miller. Lee had written to me earlier with the following request. “Thanks so much for confirming your coming to SMC’s Annual Assembly. We would like… Read More