Mustard Seed’s Daily Special Is Hope
BY JEFF FALK
In Ephrata, the Living Room is a church, the Workshop is part of the church’s community outreach and the Mustard Seed is a food truck. In this appetizing tale, the moral of the story is that the smallest seed can grow into a great tree. All you need is love.
“The concept of the mustard seed is giving a small amount to the Lord and allowing Him to grow it into what He wants it to be,” said Janina Knowles, one of the leaders of the Living Room’s Workshop. “It’s allowing Him to turn it into something beautiful.”
“(The Mustard Seed is) different from other food trucks in that it’s giving people an opportunity to provide their best with a little bit of resources,” said Andrea Holder,
one of the leaders of the Living Room’s Workshop. “The focus for us is to give people a chance. It might look like a regular food truck from the outside. We want
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Rock Ford Director to Expound on Favorite Topic
BY JEFF FALK
Surrounded by 33 acres of woods and gardens, as well as the grounds of Lancaster County Central Park, Historic Rock Ford, which dates its origins to the 1700s, is home to General Edward Hand’s mansion and features the John J. Snyder Gallery. It truly is one of the county’s cultural and historic landmarks.
“It’s one of Lancaster’s hidden gems,” said Christina McSherry, who’s been the executive director of Historic Rock Ford for two years. “The topic is going to be about the house we have here, its architecture and how we interpret it. My goal is to let people know about that part of Lancaster County that’s in their backyard and they might not know about. I would hope people are interested in this piece of history that’s part of their community.”
BY JEFF FALK
Brass instruments make their own distinct sounds. They are crisp sounds that the Lancaster British Brass Band (LBBB) blends and harmonizes.
LBBB is headlining the next installment of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd’s Fine Arts Series.
Doug Albert is one of the talented musicians who make up LBBB, and
McSherry will address an audience of individuals interested in local history as part of the monthly community lecture series put on by the New Holland Area Historical Society (NHAHS). McSherry’s talk will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, inside the chapel at Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
“I think a lot of local people know about it through a field trip. I get that often,” said McSherry. “What I want people to know is what we have to offer. A lot of people sort of forget about us out here. It’s a really significant example of 18th-century Lancaster. I want to talk about
Lancaster British Brass Band Exudes Class
The Mustard Seed’s workers prepare for the food truck’s grand opening.
Auction Makes MTPL Available for Everyone
BY JEFF FALK
When you have a facility as nice as the Manheim Township Public Library (MTPL), you want it to be utilized. But the busier MTPL is, the more resources are required to operate it.
“We are the busiest library in the county,” said Rennae Newman, fundraiser for MTPL. “With as many patrons as we have, we need funding to support that value. That’s why fundraising is so important.
“We have many, many, many people from outside Manheim Township who use the library,” continued Newman. “It’s very important to give people an opportunity to support the library. Having fundraisers here at the library
is a reminder to people that you’re getting all this stuff for free but someone has to pay for it.”
One of the ways MTPL funds programs, activities and resources is through its upcoming annual pop-up silent auction. Currently, the library is seeking auction donations from local businesses and individuals, and then ultimately bidders interested in purchasing the items and merchandise.
Altruistic contributors can drop off their donations of goods, services, gift cards and experiences at MTPL, which is located at 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, or schedule to have them picked up by filling out a simple form at https://mtpl.info. The deadline to donate is Tuesday, May 26.
“We’re always actively seeking donations,” said Newman. “We reach out every year. We’re always looking for new patrons. We’re always looking to put together unique experiences. We have folks who drop off items at the front desk, and we go from there. We’re very flexible.
“Every item we get has at least one book added to it,” Newman added. “We’re a library; we want to promote literacy and reading.”
After the donations are collected, MTPL will con -
duct its 5th annual pop-up silent auction from Monday, June 8, through noon on Saturday, June 20, at the library. Individuals can acquire their bidding numbers on MTPL’s website or by visiting the library, where the items will be displayed. Representatives from the library will reach out to the highest bidders at the conclusion of the silent auction.
“Just like all of our fundraisers, it raises funds and gets people into the library,” said Newman. “We want to do our fundraisers at the library. It gives people time to come here.”
Nearly 90 items will be available through MTPL’s pop-up silent auction, everything from sports
memorabilia, sports tickets and designer handbags to framed art, stained glass and ceramics - even a ride to school on a fire truck for students. The library staff and departments from Manheim Township’s municipal government will also make available creative gift baskets that they pulled together.
“We try to offer things that hit a lot of different tastes,” said Newman, a resident of East Lampeter Township. “We have a lot of miscellaneous items. We have to wait for items to arrive, and then we have to pair them with other items.”
Organizers of MTPL’s pop-up silent auction are hoping to raise $10,000 for the library from the event. In addition to purchasing supplies and books, the money will be used to fund programs like MTPL’s popular summer reading program for kids, as well as adult programming.
“It’s going to help support programming and supplies that go above and beyond what is budgeted for,” said Newman. “It’s not restricted. It’s for things we need in the
MTPL is operated through municipal funding from Manheim Township and state funding from Pennsylvania. The library also receives grants for specific projects and conducts additional fundraisers like its summer reading celebration - which this year will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, in MTPL’s parking lot - an
Teens Use Environmental Knowledge at Competition
Thirteen teams from six high schools across the county competed in the Lancaster County Senior High Envirothon on April 28. The event was held at Lancaster County Central Park and coincided with National Conservation District Week. At the Envirothon, the teams, each consisting of five students, demonstrated their knowledge of natural resources and environmental sciences. They had prepared for the event by reading field guides to identify bird songs and tree species, discovering
how soil profiles determine potential land uses, learning to identify aquatic macroinvertebrates to determine the water quality of a stream, and exploring the effects humans can have on natural resources and the environment through nonpoint source pollution. Awards and prizes were given to the top five teams, as well as those that achieved the highest score at each station in the competition. A team from Warwick High School placed first overall, earning the opportunity to rep -
resent Lancaster County at the State Envirothon on Wednesday, May 20, at Camp Mount Luther in Mifflinburg. The team’s members are Kayla Brubaker, Elizabeth Matthews, Zachary Smith, Harrison Sweigart, and Sarah Trovinger. Other groups earning recognition at the Envirothon included Lancaster Mennonite High School, second place; additional teams from Warwick High School, third and fourth places; and Conestoga Valley High School, fifth place.
The Envirothon was
LancasterHistory Posts Programs
LancasterHistory will offer several events at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster. To register, visit www.lancaster history.org/events/ or call 717-392-4633.
“Make Sense of Your DNA Matches: A Genealogy Workshop” will be held on
Saturday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Donna Backus, a genealogist with decades of experience, will teach participants how to use DNA test results to identify unknown matches and matches already in their family tree, add matches to their tree, and sort and group matches. Participants in this workshop
should have already taken a DNA test, preferably through Ancestry.com. There is a discount for LancasterHistory members.
hosted by the Lancaster County Conservation District in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry.
Donations from individuals and companies, including the Hershey Company, Flyway Excavating, and S. Clyde Weaver, funded the awards and prizes.
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LancasterHistory will host a lecture, “Thrill Ride: Hersheypark and Its Transformation in the 1970s,” on Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m. A reception will precede the lecture at 5 p.m. During the lecture, John Haddad will share how Hersheypark was once central to Milton Hershey’s larger vision of paternalistic capitalism, from 1906 to its 1970s transformation from an old-fashioned amusement park into a modern entertainment complex modeled after Disneyland. Haddad will explain when and how the park discovered its formula for thrill rides and chocolate-themed attractions.
Haddad is a professor of American studies and popular culture at Penn State Harrisburg. He is the author of “Thrill Ride: The Transformation of Hersheypark,” as well as three books that explore America’s historical relationship with China. He lives in Lancaster with his family.
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The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The lecture will also be available via livestream but will not be available publicly after the event concludes.
LancasterHistory will offer two Nature Story Times: “Beautiful Bats” on Thursday, June 4, and “Where Butterflies Grow” on Thursday, June 11, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Conestoga Valley
Buckskins Bring Home Hardware From L-L Championships
Conestoga Valley’s Brylee Miller brings home second place in the 100M run with a time of 12.10 during the L-L Track & Field Championship held at Hempfield on Saturday, May 9.
On Saturday, May 9, the Buckskins’ Tia
secured second place in the 100M hurdles with a time of 15.34 during the L-L Track & Field Championship held at Hempfield.
In Hempfield on Saturday, May 9, Conestoga Valley’s Jonah Richards (right) and Perry Boyd (left) took third and seventh place in the 200M run during the L-L Track & Field Championship.
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Conestoga Valley’s Colson Erb drops for the dig against Ephrata in a 3-1 triumph during the L-L League Semifinals on Monday, May 11, in Hempfield. Erb had 13 digs.
During the L-L League Semifinals on Monday, May 11, Buckskins’ Micah Sauder blocks a kill by Ephrata’s Prabvir in a 3-1 win in Hempfield. Sauder had 33 assists.
On Monday, May 11, Conestoga Valley’s Ashton Judy goes up for the kill against Ephrata in a 3-1 victory during the L-L League Semifinals in Hempfield.
Track & Field photos by Bob Diller Volleyball photos by Cheri Sine
Time for United Veterans Council Annual Pilgrimage
BY JEFF FALK
Memorial Day is an important day for everyone, and rightfully so. But for fellow veterans like Mike Martin, it’s even more important.
Mike, who served in the United States Navy for six years, is the president of the United Veterans Council of New Holland and heavily involved with the the New Holland American Legion post and the New Holland VFW post.
“I’m very proud to say I’m president of the United Veterans Council of New Holland,” said Mike. “I put in a lot of time for the veterans in the area.”
In his role as president, Mike will spearhead the United Veterans Council of New Holland’s work on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, including the organization’s moving pilgrimage. The five-hour Memorial Day pilgrimage, which will begin at 6:30 a.m., will process to 13 cemeteries in eastern Lancaster County, where members of the United Veterans Council of New Holland will perform services to honor the veterans interred there.
This year will mark the 104th time that the United Veterans Council of New
“It’s a busy morning, and it’s mixed emotions,” said Mike. “When you’re marching, you almost get goose bumps seeing all the people and the decorated graves. It’s a somber moment.”
After the United Veterans Council marches into each cemetery, prayers are spoken, flowers are placed on graves, a 21-gun salute is fired, and “Taps” is played, before the members march out. The New Holland Band will be on hand to play the national anthem and the official song of each branch of the military service.
Others participating include members of American Legion support groups and auxiliaries.
The United Veterans Council will gather at the New Holland American Legion Post at 6:30 a.m. and depart at 6:45 a.m. Stops included in the pilgrimage include 7 a.m. at Ranck’s United Methodist Church, 700 Ranck Road, New Holland; 7:15 a.m. at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, 4833 Division Highway, East Earl; 7:30 a.m. at Bridgeville Evangelical, 5971 Division Highway, Narvon; 8 a.m. at Bowmansville Memorial Park, 155 Church St., Narvon; 8:30 a.m. St. John’s Center Lutheran Church, 432 Reading Road,
Lancaster Ave., Terre Hill; 9:20 a.m. at Voganville Cemetery, 335 Wissler Road, New Holland; 9:35 a.m. at Groffdale Mennonite Church, 168 Groffdale Road, Leola; 10 a.m. at Zeltenreich Reformed Church, 1752 Hollander Road, New Holland; Evangelical United Methodist Church, 276 W. Main St., New Holland; 10:50 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 E. Main St., New Holland; 11 a.m. at St. Stephen Reformed Church, 249 E. Main St., New Holland; and 11:20 a.m. at New Holland Community Memorial Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland. There will be no program at the park.
“When we arrive at each cemetery, I will go and find each caretaker,” said Mike. “I’ll talk to a member of the veteran’s family whose grave we’ll be firing shots over, and I’ll give them my condolences. I’m the representative of the veterans
A total of 1,670 American flags will be placed by the veterans council on eastern Lancaster County graves on Memorial Day. That number includes 40 for veterans interred at seven smaller cemeteries that are not part of the pilgrimage.
The ceremonial rituals performed at the cemeteries are typically well attended. At some, as many as 100 grateful citizens
“The people participating want to be there to honor and respect the veterans,” said Mike, a resident of Leola. “They all look forward to it. People really appreciate it when we come out to their cemetery.”
Other members of the United Veterans Council are Alan Knoll, Ron Folker, and Lamar Martin, all resi-
dents of New Holland.
“We’re here to honor and pay respect to the veterans who have gone before us,” said Mike. “Hopefully, people will be able to attend to see what we do and what it’s all about. We want to keep this going.”
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Good Named President of RPP Chapter
The Bird-in-Hand chapter of Referral Partners Plus (RPP) has announced the election of Stephanie Good as chapter president for the 2026 term. Good, a resident of Lancaster County and owner of Servant Heart Virtual Assistant, stepped into the role with a vision to strengthen the local small business ecosystem through intentional networking and traditional Lancaster County hospitality.
Referral Partners Plus is a Lancaster-based nonprofit professional networking organization dedicated to helping small business owners grow through industry-exclusive referrals, professional development, and community support. The Bird-in-Hand chapter serves eastern Lancaster County, including Leola, New Holland, Intercourse, Gordonville, Gap, and Paradise.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Sundays: 10 AM; Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance, discipleship, and Children's classes. The youth group meets bi-weekly. Coffee and snacks are available. We have Local and International outreaches.
Wednesday at 6 PM - Prayer Meeting; Saturday at 6:30 PM, JA, Jesus Advantage, a Jesus-based recovery meeting. Men's and Women's groups meet monthly. For other scheduled events and times, check our website. Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch, Website: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details; (717)656-8366
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. cfcnewholland.org/visit
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 1279 Main St., East Earl, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 9am service on Sunday mornings and 7pm service on Wednesday evenings. Kids ministry for birth through 5th grade and youth ministry for 6th through 12th grade is available. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit us online at Lighthouseag.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH HELLERS (founded 1725 / Independent / Reformed / Member of Evangelical Assoc. EARCCC), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. Sunday Worship 9:45 AM, Sunday School for all ages 11:15 AM. Children Welcome! Communion 1st Sunday of the month. 717-656-9249 www.salemhellers.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday Worship at 9:30am and 4:00pm. Sunday School for all ages following morning worship. For more information visit www.ststephenpca.org Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 E. Main Street New Holland PA 717-354-7871.
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profit organizations.
The Bird-in-Hand chapter was established in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through shifting markets and changing times, the members have built a community that thrives on collaboration, celebrates local wins, and tackles challenges together.
The group meets each Monday from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at GreAT Signs, 338 N. Ronks Road, Bird-in-Hand. The in-person gatherings provide a structured yet relaxed environment where business owners from many industries team up to drive local economic growth. Under Good’s leadership, the chapter has initiated plans for strategic growth, aiming to expand its membership to include missing local industries and enhance the guest experience for visiting professionals.
RPP has a dual focus on business growth and local philanthropy. Within each chapter, only one professional from each specific field - for example, one certified public accountant, one real estate agent, and one residential contractor - is permitted to join. This rule is designed to eliminate internal competition and ensure that members can share leads and insights with total confidence. In RPP’s philanthropic model, organizational funds are returned to the individual chapters to be gifted to other local non-
Local professionals who are interested in learning more may visit one of the weekly meetings. Guests may attend up to three meetings for free before deciding on membership.
The chapter is currently seeking to fill open seats in industries such as IT support, marketing, hospitality/tourism, and various local trades. For more information or to make reservations for a meeting, contact Good at stephanie@servant heartva.com or visit https:// referralpartnersplus.com/ bird-in-hand/.
Healing Our Planet Sets Meeting
Healing Our Planet (HOP) will offer a program on Friday, May 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Attendees should use the entrance on Concord Street.
Attendees will plant flower and herb seeds to take home. All supplies will be provided. The group will also start planning kindness activities for local communities, share ideas through a talking circle activity, and enjoy snacks and social time. A youth art and craft table will be
available to keep younger people engaged during the program.
HOP exists to cultivate a world where people are united and kind to each other and the environment. The program seeks to unify communities with kindness programs, events, projects, the arts, and actions for people of all ages.
For more details, email thecirclelegacy@aol.com. Information about HOP is available by visiting www.healingourplanet.net or searching for “Healing Our Planet” on Facebook.
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Ephrata Cloister Posts Special Tours
The Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will offer Upper Floor Tours on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. and noon.
Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the unrestored second and third floors of the 1743 Saron building, or Sisters’ House. This space maintains much of the structure’s original 18th-century design and materials that aided in the building’s restoration during the mid20th century.
Tours will be available on a first-come, first served-basis and are suitable for visitors age 12 and older. Each tour will last approximately one hour. There is a fee, with a discount for Ephrata Cloister Associates members. Group sizes will be limited, and access to the second floor requires use of a narrow and steep staircase. All participants must sign a waiver prior to the start of the tour.
Tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the tours starting at 9 a.m. in the Visitor Center. An Upper Floor Tour ticket will also grant access to the regular guided tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:15 p.m.
Information about the Ephrata Cloister is available at www.ephratacloister.org. People with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodations should call in advance to discuss their needs. Pennsylvania TDD relay service is available at 800-654-5984.
Historical Society to Meet
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley (HSCV) will offer an educational program titled “The American Revolutionary War Soldier TAKE NOTICE!” on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata.
Re-enactor Mike Jesberger will present an interactive educational program on the Revolutionary War. Jesberger will discuss the Revolutionary soldier - his life on the march, in camp, and in battle. He will use props such as the equipment, uniforms, and personal items of a soldier to give attendees a better understanding of the role of the common soldier in the American Revolution.
The program is free and open to the public. The parking lot and entrance are accessible via the alley behind the church. For more information, visit www.cocalicovalleyhs.org or call 717-733-1616.
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he’s also a chair for Good Shepherd’s Fine Arts Series.
“Because Lancaster British Brass Band has performed multiple times at Good Shepherd, the vibe will be electric,” said Albert. “The audience expects exciting brass band music, but also lots of banter and humor throughout.”
LBBB will present its special brand of music in concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 750 Greenfield Road, Lancaster. The concert is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
“I can only speak for myself, but brass band music makes me feel alive,” said Albert. “Even as a performer in the LBBB, I experience the many emotions that remind me that I’m alive and grateful.”
The concert will entertain the audience with some well-known selections, as well as some musical surprises. Among the pieces expected to be performed are the always moving “Ave Maria,” the big band sound of “Trumpet Blues and Cantabile,” and Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
“I believe the sense of hearing music is a unique gift from God, and it’s very personal to each of us,” said Albert. “I love to watch performers as they give their all for the ultimate goal of creating beauty in a world that needs beauty.”
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events throughout the year and another silent auction in November.
In addition to a host of seasonal employees, MTPL employs 24 yearround workers.
“We see ourselves as a community hub,” said Newman. “It’s a gathering place. People are coming here for everything and anything. We have folks who are constantly using our study rooms. We have
nia, Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. Directed by Dr. Tina DiMeglio, the band’s members have experience as soloists, ensemble performers and music teachers.
“LBBB is a known quantity to this audience, so folks who love our music sit as close as possible to the players,” said Albert. “In some cases, we are less than a foot away from the folks in the front pew. Also, the softs and loads are extreme in this wonderful space.”
LBBB was formed 22 years ago.
“LBBB and the other artists in the series share a love for performing,” said Albert. “Musicians love it when our audiences are having a blast, and it will be quite evident at this specific LBBB performance.”
For more than three decades, Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd has connected to the community through music and its Fine Arts Series. Among the series’ upcoming performances is the Celtic-Americana band Rizzetta’s Tones at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27.
“Our church is serving the Lancaster community,” concluded Albert. “The world is full of conflict and anxiety right now, and if we can bring two hours of smiles, foot tapping and fun to our fellow humans, then our Fine Arts Series has served its purpose. These concerts are an important part of our shared life at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.” For additional information, go to www.goodshep herdlancaster.org/home.
people with disabilities using our facilities. We see a lot of consistent faces.
“Fifteen years ago, this building was built because there was a need,” concluded Newman. “That need has been supported by the community. It is not cheap to run this building, but it’s heavily used. The library continues to strengthen the community.”
these people to feel useful. I think that’s what’s different about it.”
Located at 409 N. State St., Ephrata, inside the old Doneckers building, the Living Room’s Workshop has been diligently preparing the Mustard Seed for its mission of mercy. The food truck’s grand opening will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, when it will be parked along the sidewalk outside the church.
Patrons will be afforded an opportunity to park in the church’s lot.
“We’ve been getting feedback, and we’re trying to perfect things,” said Holder. “Our success relies on people knowing about it, coming out and enjoying it.”
The Mustard Seed’s menu will feature taco bowls, chicken kabobs, stuffed mushrooms and brisket sandwiches. The Mustard Seed is an inspected food truck with a fully equipped commercial kitchen that includes a convection oven, fryers, a flattop grill, a refrigerator and a sink.
“Right now, we’re trying to get the word out,” said Knowles. “We have used it on trial runs. We’ve been cleaning it, preparing it and getting it ready to use. We’re testing our recipes. We definitely have room to grow, but we’re trying not to bite off more than we can chew.”
The Mustard Seed’s mission is to serve local people in need, some of whom are homeless, some of whom have mental challenges and some of whom are just struggling in general. Some of those people in need are serving as volunteers as part of the Mustard Seed’s operations.
“They are people who need a hand up, not a handout,” said Knowles, a resident of Ephrata. “The goal is to provide a sense of belonging and purpose, with the hopes to earn
some income. Maybe this could develop into a job.”
“We’re also doing an organic garden on the side that’s going to provide ingredients for the food truck,” said Holder, a resident of Bowmansville. “It’s pretty much everything you can grow - onions, garlic, herbs, mint.”
Following its grand opening, the Mustard Seed will be open for business every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of the Living Room. Officials are hoping to add another day of business in the future, contingent upon the food truck’s initial success.
“The best part is seeing the hope that’s being restored,” said Knowles. “I feel like I have friends now that I never had before. It’s about relationships and family. It’s really a beautiful thing.”
The Living Room’s Workshop took possession of the food truck in the fall of 2025 when it was accepted as a gift from another church. The last six months have been spent readying the Mustard Seed for service.
The Mustard Seed came along at a time when the Workshop was searching for purpose, not long after the Workshop had closed an emergency shelter.
“I remembered years ago we used to borrow a food truck,” said Knowles. “I wondered if the church still had it and would they want to sell it. I sent the church an email, and they responded, ‘Actually, yes we have it, and we’re thinking it’s time to get rid of it.’ Weeks passed, and when they got back to me they said, ‘We would like to gift it to you.’ If I ever knew God was in the middle of everything, it was then.”
“The shelter was just the beginning,” said Holder. “We wanted to keep the momentum going, and the workshop was born out of that.”
For additional information, go to https://tlr ephrata.com.
Church to Serve Community Meal
The mission committee of the Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a hot meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. The menu will consist of barbecue, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, green beans, applesauce, and desserts. The meal is free and will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall. For more information, call the church at 717-687-6619.
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General Hand and what life was like in 18th-century Lancaster.”
McSherry’s Historic Rock Ford presentation will last about an hour and will include a question-and-answer session at the end.
“These presentations are lecture style,” said McSherry, a resident of Conestoga. “It’s a lecture and a PowerPoint presentation. I do tell stories. I’m an educator. I think my lectures tend to be interesting. It’s not show and tell. These are the kinds of presentations that museums do.”
“I think people are looking to find out more about the history of their community,” added McSherry. “I like to be able to connect with that and provide them with some things they don’t know. I’ve never spoken there before. I’m always excited to talk with people and engage with people. Often the vibe in the room comes more from the audience than the presenters.”
McSherry gives as many as eight talks about Historic Rock Ford each year. Historic Rock Ford is located at 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster.
“(The lectures) get tweaked a little bit to match the interests of the location,” said McSherry. “They tend to be 18th-century focused and connected to Edward Hand or something we
have at Historic Rock Ford. It’s a way to do outreach and share with people who we are and what we do.
“We’re a historically significant site,” McSherry continued. “We’re the most complete building to have survived in Lancaster County. We really value our place.”
The Historic Rock Ford program will serve as the final installment of NHAHS’ winter/spring series of presentations. The public education program will resume in September.
NHAHS’ local history series was initiated in 2007 at the New Holland Public Library before relocating to Garden Spot Village.
“With history, there’s this sense of learning from the past, which is absolutely true,” said McSherry. “Local history gives us a sense of shared identities. In the year of America250 and talking about the beginnings of the country, there is a sense of shared history.”
For additional information, go to https://nh historical.com.
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Students of the Month Recognized
The Paradise Rotary Club has recognized three Students of the Month for April, who are all high school juniors. They are Claire Hackett from Pequea Valley, Gwenyth Unruh from Conestoga Valley, and Feven Workalemahu from Lancaster Mennonite.
Claire is the daughter of Catherine and Kevin Hackett of Paradise. She serves on Student Council as the Food Committee chair and is also part of Mini-THON, the Spring Fling Committee, the Braves Leadership team, and her church’s youth group leadership. Claire has been involved with the performing arts,
including serving on the stage crew and as the stage manager for various shows throughout high school, and she is a Choir and Chamber singer. She has played soccer since age 4, been a member of the basketball team from eighth to 10th grade, and participated in track in 11th grade. She earned Athlete of the Year in ninth grade and was second in District 3 basketball. Claire has also been named to the first honor roll numerous times and was awarded Learner of the Year in 10th grade.
Gwenyth is the daughter of Jared and Rebecca Unruh of Brownstown. She is a member of National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society and the historian for Tri-M. She is vice president of the concert band and participates in marching band, jazz band, choir, orchestra, and the spring musical.
She also serves as the current president of Mock Trial and the current vice president of FOCUS. Gwenyth has also been named to various honor rolls, is a HOBY Ambassador, and received an Honored Woodwind award and the Halfway Award in marching band.
Feven is the daughter of Endale Tilahun and Seble Mengiste. She is a member of the Whole School Charity initiative and the International Student Association, and she is involved in hiking and softball. She is a member of the varsity girls’ soccer and basketball teams and runs the 1500 meters, and she was given a special mention for soccer. Feven was named Student of the Month for Chemistry twice, is an Atollo Scholar, earned the Bronze Standard of Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, and received a certificate of achievement for mathematics.
Fundraising and Shopping Event
Posted
In recognition of Memorial Day, Boscov’s department store will hold the Honor Our Heroes fundraising and shopping event from Saturday through Monday, May 23 to 25. Customers who make a set donation will receive a 15% off shopping pass that can be used during the event on most items at any Boscov’s location or at www .boscovs.com.
One hundred percent of customers’ donations will go to nonprofit organizations that provide ser -
vices, resources, and support to military and first responder families. Organizations that will benefit from the event include the Wounded Warrior Project, Hope For The Warriors, and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, now transitioning to the Mae and George Siller Scholarship Program at Tunnel to Towers. The goal of Honor Our Heroes is to raise $1 million.
To learn more, visit www.boscovs.com/ category/honor-our -heroes.
Claire Hackett Gwenyth Unruh Feven Workalemahu