At Zion’s Water Slide Day, Wet Is Wonderful
BY JEFF FALK
Take warm weather, a slippery surface and some water, and sprinkle it with sunshine and a bit of youthful exuberance. Now throw in some gravity, and you’ve got a rip-roaring good time.
Water Slide Day is good, clean, innocent and wholesome fun. Many of the same values can be found at Zion Church.
“The purpose is to get people wet,” said Keith Shetter, who’s been a member of Zion Church’s evangelism team for five years. “It’s all the pieces that make summer, summer. On a hot summer day, it’s about staying cool and having fun. I think teenagers can come and have a splashing good time, as well as the younger kids. There are even some spirited adults who will try the slides.”
Mural Project Allows Heart Artists To Express Who They Are
BY JEFF FALK
A mural is a massive painting or picture portraying a scene or depicting an idea. It typically adorns a large inside wall or the outside of a building.
For artists, a mural is a creative outlet, self-expression, its own art form. For Heart Artists, a mural can be therapeutic, represent inclusivity and become an avenue for connecting with a community.
Zion Church’s annual Water Slide Day is quickly approaching. The festive, family-friendly event will be conducted on the church’s front lawn at 18 Quarry Road, Leola, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. Water Slide Day is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.
“It’s a community event,” said Shetter. “There’s a lot of joy and thanksgiving. People are so grateful we offer this event. It gives them a
break. So many people aren’t able to afford a place like Hersheypark. The day is about inviting the community in and letting them know we support them. It’s about outreach; it’s an opportunity to love on your neighbor.”
Riley Houck’s Passion for Soccer Burns With the Inferno
BY JEFF FALK
Riley Houck loves soccer - the competitive energy, the familiarity, the relationships.
A dedicated college player, Houck initially viewed the Lancaster Inferno as a training tool, a vehicle for bridging seasons or a way to hone skills. But the way things have
played out, she has come to see the local pre-professional women’s soccer club as a whole lot more.
“I think (the Inferno) has kind of taken on its own separate thing for me,” said Houck. “I think the Inferno, compared to college soccer, we talk about it being separate. College soccer is a fall sport; you’ve got to train over the
“I think (murals) are different for everyone,” said Trisha Goldsborough, Friendship Community’s marketing coordinator. “The (Heart) Artists get to see their work displayed on such a public place. It makes them feel like a big-time artist. Just the community involvement was a positive, getting them out there and meeting other people. It gets them publicity for their art and expands their portfolios.”
Recently, a mural created by Friendship Community’s Heart Artists - local individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism - was hung on an outside wall of the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s gift shop in Manheim Township. The mural was designed and painted to commemorate Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s 100th anniversary.
The bright, colorful mural was officially unveiled during a mural reveal ceremony on May 23. The community mural is designed to be a permanent feature at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum.
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summer, and (the Inferno) is a good way to keep your skill set up. But you’ve got to be able to adapt to different environments.”
Houck recently completed her second season as a goalkeeper for the Lancaster Inferno, which is headquartered at Suite 35, Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. The Inferno, which is made up of some of the finest women’s soccer players from across Lancaster County, competes in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the United Soccer League, Women (USL-W) and plays its home matches at Penn Medicine Park, which also hosts the Lancaster Stormers baseball team, at 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster.
women’s soccer players looking to play professionally and a way for college players to remain active out of season.
“I love it because it supports women in sports,” said Houck. “Lancaster has always been a competitive soccer area. When I was young, we looked up to Inferno players. We wanted to be them. I love that we can be role models for young girls in sports. It’s just nice to be a part of something that’s building for women and young girls.”
Water Slide Day
The star attractions of Zion Church’s Water Slide Day are a pair of 20-foothigh, dual-lane slides lubricated by H2O. A waterless 40-foot obstacle course will serve as the pair’s supporting cast.
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About 25 volunteers associated with Zion Church will assist with Water Slide Day.
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“I’d say my role on the team is to definitely be a leader,” said Houck, a 2023 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School who lives in East Lampeter Township. “Our position as goalkeepers requires us to be the eyes on the field. We tell the other players what we’re seeing. We should be the loudest leaders on the field, even though we aren’t always engaged. We have a pretty loud voice that controls most of the game.”
“I think overall, we had a pretty good season,” continued Houck. “Our team this year was almost entirely made up of new players, so we had to build a new chemistry.”
The Lancaster Inferno went 4-5-1 in the USL-W’s Mid-Atlantic Division, a season that began in early May and concluded in late June. The USL-W is designed to be a proving ground for
After graduating from Conestoga Valley, Houck played one season of Division I women’s soccer at Fairfield University in Connecticut. During this upcoming fall season, Houck, who’s pursuing a career as a physician assistant, will be a member of Lock Haven’s Division II squad, which competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
“I’ve always experienced soccer as an outlet,” said Houck. “Soccer has never judged you, and it’s always been there for you. It provides so many opportunities. I’ve always been social, and you always get different kinds of relationships. It’s a different closeness. (Fellow players) understand you in ways other people don’t. I love the sport. That’s why I have to keep going.”
Houck started playing soccer when she was 4, and as she grew into it, the game required four two-hour practices a week and multiple games in season. At one point, she was both a goalkeeper and a field player, before eventually gravitating to the position that her father once played.
“Since I was playing Division I soccer, I wanted something to push me,” said Houck of her 2024 season with the Lancaster Inferno. “I thought it was going to be a good way to play competitive soccer. After the first year, I got so close to the girls and the coaches. They’re like my family. It would’ve been hard to walk away after my last game. That’s what made me want to come back for my second year.”
For additional information, go to www.lancaster inferno.com.
“It’s the idea that when people come through our door, they’re so appreciated,” said Shetter, a resident of East Lampeter Township. “We look forward to this every year. It’s on our calendar. It’s become part of some families’ summer ritual. It makes you feel good just doing something for someone else. The joy comes not from what we get, but the things we do and what we give to others.”
But Water Slide Day is not just about getting wet.
That Saturday afternoon will also feature free hot dogs and watermelon, live music, Papa Tater’s magic show, rock painting, crafts, Bible trivia, other games and prizes.
Several hundred people, mostly Conestoga Valley community members, are expected to attend.
“It’s just a unique day in that you’re bringing so many people together,” said Shetter. “You can forget about life for a while and take in all of the festivities. You can leave feeling loved and supported.”
Also, in attendance at Water Slide Day will be local organizations like Conestoga Valley SEEDS, the East Lampeter Township Police Department, the Upper Leacock Fire Department, New Holland Ambulance Association, Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services (CVCCS), Steps to Success and KPETS (Keystone Pet Enhanced Therapy Services) and its popular miniature therapy horse,
“There are opportunities for people to engage with other organizations in our community,” said Shetter. “We have so many community people involved. There are all these different organizations that make the community thrive. It’s a way for them to get exposure.”
Zion Church’s concept of a community Water Slide Day became a reality in 2008. Since then, the event has gotten bigger, better and wetter.
“The initial idea was Slip ‘N Slides and smaller slides,” said Shetter. “I don’t think (event organizers) thought the initial idea would stick. But it’s evolved and gotten larger in scope. It’s become a tradition. I think it’s something the church looks forward to. It’s kind of the highlight of our summer.”
Zion Church also hosts a Trunk or Treat event in the fall, a video recording of a Sight & Sound Theatre production in the spring and a free community meal on the third Friday of every month. The church views all of the events as ways to reach out to the surrounding community.
“We’re called to serve,” said Shetter. “What you’re seeing is an opportunity for us to do good for others. It’s the heart of the church to do that. We have to allow the community to know what we experience on Sundays. They’re all community events and engaging the community in some form.”
For additional information, go to www.zion leola.org.
MCCL Plans Auditions
The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) invites children and youths entering second through 12th grades to join its choral community. MCCL provides choral education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, with both auditioned and non-auditioned options.
Auditions for the 202526 choir year will take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, and interested families can learn more and sign up at www.mennonitechildrens choir.org/join/register/. MCCL’s performing choirs include Carol Choir for grades two to five,
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to communicate without speaking,” said Goldsborough. “We have a lot of artists who are nonverbal or have trouble communicating (verbally), and this gives them a way to talk. It’s also expressing yourself. Everyone wants to be heard.”
The 8-by-13-foot mural was designed and painted on portable, lightweight parachute material at the Friendship Community’s main office studio at 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, before being transported to Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum. The mural took about a week to complete.
“There are a lot of colors and animals,” said Goldsborough. “It makes you happy to look at it. It’s supposed to give you the vibe of the Lititz area and the community we live in.”
“Local muralist Katie (Trainer) worked with us,” Goldsborough continued. “She made an outline on a
small piece of paper, and then we went through each step. She traced everything out, and then the Heart Artists painted. The colors were their choices, but they had a general design to follow.”
More than 20 Heart Artists from all over Lancaster County contributed to the community mural.
“They’re really talented individuals who bring out so much joy through their art,” said Goldsborough. “You get that by looking at the mural. Each and every one of them always has a positive attitude. When you look at the mural, you can see how much joy they bring.”
“For me, my favorite part of the project was meeting people and working with the artists,” she added. “It’s been so rewarding. When we say Friendship Community, it’s true. We’re friends, and we’re a community.”
Founded in 1972, Friendship Community also oper-
ates a studio and gallery for Heart Artists at 118 N. Water St., Lancaster. Currently, Friendship Community serves nearly 140 local individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism through its art studios, residential services, day programs and employment support.
“The fact that it’s been going so long shows there’s a need for our services,” said Goldsborough. “Every single year we’re growing. There aren’t too many organizations out there that do what we do. We’ve just evolved and gained support.”
“We’re trying to be a safe space,” continued Goldsborough. “We’re trying to cultivate capabilities of individuals. We’re giving people independence and showcasing their abilities. We want everyone to have a way to be seen in the world. We want people to feel that they’re a part of their community.”
Fairmount Posts Concert, Blood Drive
Fairmount in Ephrata will host a concert by Ransomed Bluegrass on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6:30 p.m.
The outdoor concert will take place at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus. The concert is open to the public, and attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. In the case of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors
in the Farm Crest Community Room.
The Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank (CPBB) will hold a community blood drive at Fairmount on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Farm Crest Community Room at 1100 Farm Crest Drive on the east side of the Fairmount campus. Those who wish to
donate may schedule an appointment by calling 800-771-0059. Walk-ins are also welcome until 6 p.m., but those with scheduled appointments will be given priority. Donors should bring a photo ID. All donors will receive various gift certificates and gift cards. For more information, visit www.fairmount homes.org.
For additional information, go to www.friendship community.net.
Heart Artists Emily Hoy (left) and Taylor Seppi work on the Landis Valley community mural at the Friendship Community studio on East Oregon Road.
Local muralist Katie Trainer approves the Landis Valley community mural.
Mennonite Life Will Host Storytelling Night
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Lydia Nolt noted that it’s one of her most memorable events of the year.
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Mennonite Life’s 14th annual Storytelling Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at Landisville Mennonite Church, 3320 Bowman Road, Landisville.
Everyone is invited. There is no admission fee, but Mennonite Life will welcome donations to support its mission.
“Storytelling Night is a highlight for me,” said Nolt, who is an educator at Mennonite Life. “It’s one of my favorite events. I love attending. The stories that come out of it are so powerful. When you have two
people in conversation with each other, different things come to light.”
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Both speakers will share a series of seven four-minute stories, and they will alternate. “Neither of the storytellers will know what the other one has prepared, and I also do not know what they have prepared,” said Nolt. “It’s truly that evening you see what the Spirit weaves together. We’re all experiencing it for the first time.”
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Hyacinth Stevens and Kevin Ressler will be the guest speakers. Stevens is a bishop in LMC’s New York District and works as executive director of Mennonite Central Committee East Coast. (LMC used to stand for Lancaster Mennonite Conference, but that group is now a nationwide conference.) Mennonite Life said that Stevens has spent 12 years pastoring King of Glory Tabernacle in the active Christ-centered community in the Bronx where she was raised. “She is passionate about embodying Anabaptist peace witness and bringing the Good News to her community wherever she goes,” Mennonite Life said. Stevens and her husband, Benjamin, have four children.
Ressler¬†is the CEO at Alliance for Health Equity and former president and CEO of United Way of Lancaster County, among other nonprofit leadership roles. A biography provided by Mennonite Life said, “He is rooted in his identity as a person of faith as he works for an equitable peace and justice for all, through listening and honoring the voices in the community. Ressler aims to challenge and transform unjust systems in Lancaster city, where he and his wife,
Nolt added, “Part of our mission here is to tell the stories of Lancaster Mennonites and interrelated communities and for people to know their own stories and know each other’s stories. By doing that, people recognize the humanity in connecting through learning about each other’s lives and experience and faith and histories.”
Mennonite Life rotates Storytelling Night between county churches and seeks speakers from a variety of backgrounds. “A goal is to recognize that the stories of Lancaster Mennonites are so, so diverse,” said Nolt. “They’re bringing wisdom from their experiences with their communities here in Lancaster, maybe from growing up, maybe stories from childhood.”
Nolt noted that Storytelling Night is an entertaining event regardless of one’s religious beliefs. “You do not have to be Mennonite
to find meaning in this evening and also to enjoy it,” said Nolt. “I think maybe the general public has a certain idea of what a stereotypical Mennonite experience is like. This might be a chance to learn something new about the Mennonite community.” It is also an opportunity for people to take a brief break from their busy lives. “It’s a chance to power down, listen really closely, and meet community members in a way that is not possible in a lot of other settings,” Nolt said.
Mennonite Life’s mission is to create a space where diverse communities can connect across boundaries by knowing and valuing their own stories.
The Mennonite Life Visitors Center, located at 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster, houses the organization’s archives, which holds the historical records of Lancaster Mennonites, Nolt said. “We also have the Biblical Tabernacle Experience, which is a scale reproduction of the biblical tabernacle and tells the story of God dwelling with His people,” she added.
Mennonite Life also operates the 1719 Museum at 1849 Hans Herr Drive, Willow Street. Nolt said that museum tells the story of the Herr family and the neighboring Conestoga-Susquehannock communities.
Ware Center Plans First Friday Events
Millersville University will present a free performance by LUNA Dance Company on We the People First Friday on Aug. 1 at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The performance will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Steinman Hall. LUNA Dance is a contemporary dance studio with
choreography designed to push boundaries and dancers who radiate both technical brilliance and expressive power.
An exhibit in the Regitz Gallery will also be featured from 5 to 8 p.m. A reception will celebrate the opening of “Gateway to the Unknown II” by artist Ron Ettelman.
Ettelman’s art takes found objects and liberates them from their traditional functions, reconfiguring them in a combination of whimsy, concept, and symbol. The exhibit will be on display until Friday, Aug. 29. The events are free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
Visitors listen to speaker Becky Hess during last year’s Storytelling Night.
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CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
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 9:25 AM, Sunday School for all ages 10:45 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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Concert Choir for grades six to eight, and Chamber Choir for grades nine to 12. These choirs rehearse Tuesday evenings from late August through early May and present concerts in December and in the spring. The middle and high school choirs also travel each June on a choral tour. The choirs are directed by Rosemary Blessing and Sarah Wingard. In addition to the audi -
tioned choirs, MCCL offers two non-auditioned programs that foster foundational vocal skills. Prelude Music is for children in kindergarten through first grade, and Choristers is open to grades two through eight. These classes meet Tuesday evenings for eight weeks in the fall and spring.
MCCL serves more than 160 children and youths representing over 55 schools,
45 congregations, and 15 denominations. Rooted in the mission of “training children and youth to glorify Jesus Christ through excellent choral singing,” MCCL is a program of Lancaster Mennonite School and welcomes all children and youths in the community.
To learn more, visit www.mennonitechildrens choir.org.
Big Spring Farm Days Set
Swiss Pioneer Preservation Association will hold Big Spring Farm Days on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1 and 2, at the Big Spring Farm, 735 Spruce Road, New Holland. Hay Day will occur on Aug. 1 starting at 1 p.m., followed by Farm Day on Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During Hay Day, many tools and pieces of old farm equipment will be on display. There will be demonstrations for attendees to learn about the use of sickles, scythes, horse-drawn sickle bar mowers, dump rakes, hand rakes, and tumble rakes. Other demonstrations will show how to load loose hay by hand,
use the hay hook in the barn, and operate a bale press powered by horses. Equipment operators will be available to answer questions about the processes being used.
On Farm Day, attendees can see threshing demonstrations by hand, with horse power, or powered by steam engines and tractors. Other activities will include German singing, weaving loom demonstrations, sawing logs with steam engines, baking bread in a beehive oven, pottery making, chair caning, and touring the 1786 Peter Martin log cabin. There will also be a display of engines and equipment, and people
may bring antique tractors, farm equipment, and horse-drawn wagons or buggies for a parade at 1 p.m. A special feature at this year’s event will be a display and demonstration of stone crushers, which were used to crush large rocks into stones that could be easily moved or used for other projects. Sausage sandwiches, iron kettle soup, ice cream, and other home-cooked food will be available for purchase. A horse-drawn shuttle ride will also be available from the parking area to the main buildings. Admission is free. For more information, call Raymond Zimmerman at 717--354-7139.
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For Everyone Awards Grants
Music For Everyone (MFE) has announced that $153,003 in grants has been awarded to more than 50 schools and community organizations. Through its
annual Instrument Grant Program and Well-Being Grants, MFE has provided direct financial support and will distribute over 1,000 instruments to enrich music
education across Lancaster County at an event at Benchmark Construction on Thursday, July 31. The 2025 Instrument Grant recipients are Abraham Lincoln Middle School, Bear Creek School, Brecknock Elementary School, Brownstown Elementary School, Burrowes Elementary School, Carter and MacRae Elementary School, Centerville Middle School, Central Manor Elementary School, Donegal Primary School, E.R. Martin Middle School, East Petersburg Elementary School, Elizabethtown Area High School, Elizabethtown Area Middle School, Farmdale Elementary School, Fritz Elementary School, Garden Spot High School, George Washington Elementary School, Gerald G. Huesken Middle School,
Visitors at a previous event watch a demonstration on building a log smoke house.
Rotary Club of Lititz Shares Good Will With Other Local Nonprofits
BY JEFF FALK
Nonprofits conduct fundraisers to finance their own altruistic endeavors. The events are key components of the organizations’ financial systems.
But there aren’t too many nonprofits staging fundraisers with the express intent of funding other nonprofits.
“Service Above Self” is more than the Rotary Club of Lititz’s motto. The local nonprofit exemplifies it and lives it, perhaps most notably through its upcoming event.
“We raise money for other nonprofits,” said Tom Oehme, who’s been the Rotary Club of Lititz’s craft show chairman for 30 years. “After all of our expenses are paid, the money goes back into the community. Our goal is to serve our community.”
This year’s edition of the Rotary Club of Lititz’s annual craft show will take place on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. over 12 blocks of closed streets in Lititz’s downtown business district. The rain-orshine event, which is free to attend, is one of the largest one-day craft shows in Pennsylvania.
“We attract a lot of shoppers to the event,” said Oehme. “We have a large variety of crafts that draw people in. We sort of tie up the whole town. It’s a good day for the downtown merchants, especially the restaurants.”
Up to 450 crafters are expected to peddle their wares at the craft show,
everything from handmade jewelry and dolls to soaps and bath oils, from hats and artisan home goods to antiques and yard ornaments, from dried flowers and unique art to clothing and signs. Half of the vendors originate from surrounding communities and elsewhere in Lancaster County, while the other half come from outside the county, including as far away as Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York.
The vendors will set up their display tables and tents in 10-foot spaces on East Main Street from Broad Street to Oak Street and along Broad Street from Orange Street to Front Street. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their wares and interact with visitors.
“Some of the vendors have stores and make a living out of it,” said Oehme. “Some do it as a hobby. They’re pretty darn creative. They make things you’d never expect.”
In addition to the local downtown restaurants, some local nonprofits will be on hand selling refreshments.
“It’s a busy day,” said Oehme. “There’s sort of a festival-type feel to it. There’s a lot of activity. You see people carrying all kinds of stuff as they’re leaving the show. I would just encourage people to come out and enjoy it.”
As many as 40,000 people are expected to attend the Rotary Club of Lititz’s craft show. Organizers are hoping to realize
$60,000 from the event, and proceeds will be distributed to as many as 30 local nonprofits and civic organizations, including fire companies and first responders, educational causes and Lititz Meals on Wheels.
“It’s an important fundraiser because it’s our only one,” said Oehme.
It takes about 15 volunteers, most of whom are associated with the Rotary Club of Lititz, to stage the craft show.
“On the morning of the show, we have people who will help the vendors find their spaces and get unloaded,” said Oehme. “After about 8 a.m., there’s not much for us to do except sit back and watch the people.”
The craft show has been a downtown Lititz tradition since 1979. The early shows included only local vendors.
“It’s grown tremendously,” said Oehme. “When it first started, it was held on the first block of Main Street. It was held on the sidewalk, and there was still traffic in the streets. I got involved with it in its second year, and I grew along with the show.”
Next year, the Rotary Club of Lititz will mark its 100th anniversary as a group. Currently, the organization counts 30 individuals among its membership and meets once a week, on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Lititz Springs Inn, 14 E. Main St., Lititz.
For additional information, go to www.lititz rotary.com.
Visitors flood the streets of downtown Lititz’s business district during last year’s Rotary Club of Lititz craft show.
Riding for The Haft
BY ANN MEAD ASH
Back in 2010, when Drew and Cindy Metcalf began their ministry to children in orphanages in Guatemala, they held a fundraiser called “Walk to Guatemala.”
Fast forward to 2021, and the Metcalfs’ ministry moved to The Haft, a 105-acre converted sheep farm in Bradford County where Drew and Cindy help families find restoration and healing from trauma.
“When we were in Guatemala, we realized one of the best ways to help children is to help their parents heal,” shared Cindy.
“We provide counseling
and ministry services for free as part of our Christian ministry,” added Drew. To help support the Metcalfs’ work at The Haft, a 100-mile bicycle ride around Lancaster County is being planned for Saturday, Aug. 16, beginning at Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland. Slower riders may choose to start at 6 a.m., and faster riders may start at 7 a.m. A family and friends ride to Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community in East Earl and back to Petra will begin at 1 p.m. A color ride for children will be held on the Petra campus at 2 p.m. There is a cost to take part in the ride. Riders
who intend to do the 100-mile route and register by Friday, Aug. 1, will receive a free T-shirts. T-shirts will be available for purchase on the day of the ride. A discount will be offered to riders signing up in groups of five or more. To register for the ride, readers may visit www.bike4 charity.com.
According to Drew and Cindy, this new fundraiser is loosely based on a ride that was once held from Lancaster to The Haft. “That was over 100 miles,” noted Cindy.
“It was out of reach for most people,” stated Drew. “There were mountains.”
To make the fundraiser accessible to more people, the ride was moved to the greater New Holland area. “We want it to be for all Lancaster County to want to ride the loop around Lancaster,” stated Drew, who added that the variety of rides being offered is meant to open the event to more people. Organizers hope to have all the riders back at Petra for the color ride. “So everyone can ride through the color stations,” explained Drew. Those taking part in the color ride are encouraged to wear white T-shirts to the event. “It’s like a color (5K), but for bikers,” said Drew.
According to Drew, The Haft is busy. “It’s full,” he stated. “We have individuals and families coming, and people come for rest, retreat, and restoration.”
In addition to counseling, The Haft offers an opportunity to take part in equine therapy, as well as spending time with a number of other therapy animals, including goats, chickens, and guinea hens. The grounds feature a 10-acre pond for kayaks, canoes, and fishing, as well as trails for hiking.
“We have a prayer trail,” said Cindy, who noted that Daniel Kolb, a member of the wood shop at Garden Spot Village, has created signs with Bible verses on them to station along the trail.
Over the years, Cindy has been known for her music ministry, and she said that music is still part
of many evenings at The Haft. “Our son Isaiah has gotten into that, and now I join in with him,” she said. Cindy shared that Isaiah was about 3 years old when the family headed to Guatemala. “I used to do the leading (in the music ministry), but now he is leading,” said Cindy. “We love to worship and play guitars around the fire.”
A new addition this year are two cabins on the lake for rent, which will offer a new income source to help support the work of The Haft. “We are hoping to have people come and stay,” said Cindy, who added that the spot by the lake is great for getting away.
“There isn’t even much cell service here, so put your cellphone away and focus on whatever God is bringing up inside you,” pointed out Drew.
The mission of The Haft is close to both Drew and Cindy’s hearts. “We want to help the whole family be stable and able to raise kids in an environment where they can really flourish,” said Cindy. “So many are in traumatic situations so if we can help the whole family to heal from their own traumas and be a strong family together that is the support system that God designed,” she stated.
Drew noted that those who take part in the fundraiser are helping to make that mission a reality. “We are incredibly thankful for everyone who can come out that day and bring their friends and family,” he said. To learn more about the Metcalfs’ ministry at The Haft, readers may visit www.family-refresh.com or call 570-363-2189.
Samuel Metcalf is looking forward to the color ride that will support The Haft.
Church Sets First Friday Organ Concert
First Reformed Church, 40 E. Orange St., Lancaster, will present a concert, “Organic Reflections: Wonders of Creation,” on First Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. The 30-minute program will feature organist Larry Hershey. The concert will include “On Eagle’s Wings” by Charles Callahan; “Sheep May Safely Graze” (Cantata No. 208) by Johann Sebastian Bach; and
“Largo” (New World Symphony) by Antonin Dvorak, arranged for organ by Carlo Curley. Other selections will include “Toccata” (Cat Suite) by Denis Bedard, “Lotus Blossom” by Billy Strayhorn, and “Allegro Maestoso” (Water Music) by George Frideric Handel. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church office at 717-397-5149.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13TH, 2025 @ 5:00 P.M.
389 E. Jackson St., New Holland, PA 17557
Welcome to 389 E. Jackson Street, a well-maintained duplexstyle home in the heart of New Holland. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence offers over 1,400 square feet of living space with a practical floor plan, central air conditioning, and efficient forced-air heat.
The main level includes a spacious living room, dining area, and kitchen, along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. A walk-up attic expands the living potential, featuring a finished third bedroom as well as a large unfinished storage space. Additional highlights include an attached one-car garage, off-street parking, and a low-maintenance yard. Located on a quiet residential street, this property is just a short walk from local shops, parks, and schools - making it an ideal choice for homeowners or investors alike.
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Contact Auctioneer, Patrick Morgan at 717-278-9202 to schedule your showing.
Atty: Nicholas T. Gard, Esquire; Smoker Gard Associates LLP New Holland, PA 717-656-6717 Sale For Gingrich Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust
Website: www.pmorganauctions.com Email: pmorganauctions@gmail.com Patrick Morgan 717-278-9202 Dustin Spencer 717-203-3225 PA-AY002383, PA-AU003557L, PA-AU005927
Hans Herr Elementary School, Hazel I. Jackson Middle School, Hempfield High School, Highland Elementary School, John Beck Elementary School, John Bonfield Elementary School, J.P. McCaskey High School, Kissel Hill Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School, Lampeter Elementary School, Lampeter-Strasburg High School, Landisville Intermediate School, Landisville Middle School, Lititz Elementary School, M.L.K. Elementary School, Paradise Elementary School, Price Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School, Salisbury Elementary School, Smith Middle School, Smith-Wade-El Elementary School, Smoketown Elementary School, Taylor Middle School, Warwick High School, Warwick Middle School, Wharton Elementary School, Wheatland Middle School, and Wickersham Elementary School.
The Well-Being Grant recipients are Aaron’s Acres; African Young Men’s Program; Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster; United Disabilities Services Foundation; SWAN - Scaling Walls, A Note at a Time; Lancaster Recreation Commission; Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; and Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development.
2025 marks the 19th consecutive year that MFE has
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awarded grants. Since its inception in 2006, the organization has invested more than $1.57 million in local music initiatives through grant awards. Grants are awarded to support programs that increase access to music, typically for underserved populations
in Lancaster County as well as programs that introduce children and youths to music. Since 2006, all of Lancaster’s 16 school districts have received a portion of the grants that MFE has awarded.
Music For Everyone is a Lancaster-based charitable
benefit organization that exists to cultivate the power of music as an educational and community well-being tool to transform lives, schools, and communities in Lancaster County. For more information, visit www.musicfor everyone.org.
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