Youth Testimonials from YouthCon ’26 LMC asked youth who attended YouthCon ’26 to share their reflections and experiences with us. Here is what they had to say: I really enjoyed meeting new people, listening to the deep discussions, and being able to not only grow closer to the girls in my youth group, but also to God. Spending time with God everyday, whether through morning devotions or evening worship, made… Read More
How did the Youth Grow and Learn at YouthCon ’26? By Nan Kanagy From worship and workshops to serving and celebration, we marveled at what the Lord did in the hearts of the youth at YouthCon on June 18–21. Not only did the youth respond with excitement and reverence, but youth workers and pastors were greatly encouraged to hear testimonies of the Spirit of Jesus moving in their midst. The seeds of deepening faith, passion… Read More
Four Unique Ways to Consider LMC in Your Year-End Giving This Fall, as you consider your end-of-year giving, we’d like to invite you to consider four specific ways you can give to the mission of LMC. Mission Fund – Driving our LMC mission forward by empowering leaders, fostering connections, providing training and support, and compensating staff. Learn more on our website at “What We Do.” STEP Study Award – Developing leaders in LMC by providing… Read More
Vietnam Pastor Visits LMC Offices By LMC Staff Pastor David is from the Vietnam Mennonite Church. He is an important younger leader in this fast growing network of churches and is the pastor of a small group of house churches in Da Nang. He is passionate about seeing people come to Christ and finding creative ways to share the Gospel. One way he does this is by inviting neighbors over… Read More
Hope and Excitement by and for the Next Generation Isaac Eberly, from Eastside Church in Harrisonburg, VA, shares about the impact of YouthCon ’26 and how it has given him hope for the next generation to grow in and share their faith. Hear his full reflection by watching the video below.
Celebrating Our Newest STEP Graduates! By Mercedes Thomas We are excited to present to you the most recent graduating class of STEP students: Huỳnh Minh Hiên, Jessica Kindon, Tania Madymba, Sarah Poe, Gordon Reason, Jermaine Shannon, Sandra Granthon and Alexis Roman-Rodriquez. The graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, May 16 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church. During the ceremony, Tania Madymba and Gordon Reason—selected by their peers to share—spoke briefly about… Read More
Lectio Divina: Meeting Jesus in the Word by M. John Nissley Lectio Divina is a Latin term describing an ancient practice of a spiritual reading of the written Word. People ask me: How much time does it take to do the Lectio Divina? The answer depends on how much time you want to spend with Jesus on the “Road to Emmaus.” Praxis of Lectio Divina John Nissley… Read More
The Morning After Assembly ’26 by Sherri Martin “The Morning After” often carries negative connotations in our world, but Scripture shines a brighter light, guiding us to seek clear direction (Ps. 143:8), experience joy in the morning (Ps. 30:5), and embrace fresh starts (Lam. 3:22-23). We are promised that we can encounter our resurrected Lord (John 11:25-26). At Assembly ’26 at Millersville University, I encountered Jesus in profound ways through… Read More
The Practice of Confession By Marcia Mylin Precious Savior, why do I fear your scrutiny? Yours is an examen of love. Still, I am afraid …. Afraid of what may surface. Even so, I invite you to search me to the depths so that I may know myself – and you – in fuller measure. Amen. (Prayer, p. 35). The prayer of confession is a humble recognition that we… Read More
Sensing the Lord’s Presence at Assembly ’26 By Nyambura Byler I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to attend Assembly ’26. It was a time of spiritual renewal, encouragement, and experiencing the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit in powerful ways. There was a clear sense of God’s presence among his people. The worship created an atmosphere where hearts were drawn toward the Lord in reverence, gratitude, and expectation. As Scripture reminds… Read More