Conestoga Valley SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIV • NO 43
MAKING BREAD
The Conestoga Herb Guild
Hope United Methodist Church, 3474 Rothsville Road, Ephrata, will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Items for sale will include clothing for people of all ages, jewelry, toys, holiday decorations, kitchenware, household items, electronics, books, tools, furniture, baskets, luggage, and more. Barbecue chicken will also be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Readers may contact the church office at 717-738-3774 or hope umc@ptd.net for more information. ANNUAL COMPETITION
Lancaster Mennonite School, 2176 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, will hold its Iron Bridge 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 6, as part of the school’s annual homecoming and Fall Festival on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6. The 5K trail run will start at 9 a.m. Prizes will be given to the top three male and female winners in seven age groups for the run. There will also be a free children’s run. The event is a partnership with nonprofit Thrive and Grit to support sisters fighting breast cancer. To learn more, visit https://thriveandgrit.org. To register for the 5K, visit www.lancastermennonite.org/ homecoming2018. Day-of registration will also be available. KICKOFF NIGHT
Paradise Bible Fellowship Church, 3092 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will host a Fall Kickoff Night for families with children in kindergarten through grade 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. A light supper will be provided, followed by an introduction to the children and youth programs to be held on Wednesday evenings during the school year. For details, call the church office at 717-687-7577.
Dinner, Concert Scheduled pg 2
Events To Benefit Cancer Survivors pg 7
Auction, Kids’ Camp Bonanza Set At Woodcrest By Ann Mead Ash
RUMMAGE SALE
“My favorite time of the auction is when we auction off the special projects,” said Cliff Martin, executive director at Woodcrest Retreat. “It is humbling to have people bid just to support the ministry with nothing to show for it but a tax-deductible receipt.” Martin noted that this year bidders will have the opportunity to donate funds for two special projects if they attend the annual benefit auction and Kids’ Camp Bonanza, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, beginning at 9 a.m. “This year we have trees and shrubs to finish the Indian Rock Center project and two golf carts to replace the two (we have) that are over 20 years old,” said Martin, who added that organizers hope to raise $5,000 for each special project.
For this year’s live auction, organizers have gathered a variety of items to sell to the highest bidders, including two gift certificates toward orthodontic services, a new gas grill, an ice cream maker, home décor, fall plants, tools, and loaves of homemade bread. Gift certificates will be sold on a cash-and-carry basis throughout the day, with remaining certificates auctioned at 2 p.m. Kids’ Camp Bonanza activities will begin at 9 a.m., allowing parents time to enjoy the auction while their children take part in various activities at rotating stations. Martin noted that children will be able to take part in slingshot and archery activities, visit the animals at the camp’s Nature Shack, launch rockets, paint pumpkins, and more. Competitions will include a gelatin-eating challenge at 11 a.m. In the afternoon, the camp ballfield will be the site of several carnival-style games. See Woodcrest pg 2
Finding Hope By Ann Mead Ash
This is only Gwen Didden’s second year helping to organize the Lancaster County National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding, but as director of Faith Friendship Ministries in Mountville, Didden fully understands the significance of the event to those dealing with mental health issues. “The (prayer service) is important because it brings hope,” said Didden. “This (event) couples hope and prayer (to offer) spiritual guidance (that) is so important for people who are managing mental illness or living with people who are dealing with mental illness.” See Prayer Service pg 3
Preparing for the Woodcrest Retreat benefit auction and Kids’ Camp Bonanza are (from left) Maleah Mabry, Mason Mabry, summer camp director Adam Fox, and Theodore Zook. The annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Woodcrest Retreat, 225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, beginning at 9 a.m.
23rd Silent Samaritan Luncheon Moves To New Location
National Day Of Prayer For Mental Health Service Planned
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Gwen Didden (left) and Cathi Myers (right) are two of the organizers of the National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding service that will be held at Calvary Church on Oct. 11. No Longer Alone Ministries and Faith Friendship Ministries are sponsoring the event with assistance from Handi-Vangelism Ministries.
The Silent Samaritan Luncheon is a fundraiser for the Silent Samaritan Fund, which provides counseling and other services to women who do not have adequate funds to cover the cost, and the Silent Samaritan Endowment, a permanent fund started in 2015 in the names of Silent Samaritan Fund founders Linda Peacock and Alta Landis. The 2018 luncheon will be held at a new location, Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. The luncheon has also been scheduled earlier in the month of November than in the past. This year’s event will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, beginning at 11 a.m., and will feature two local women, See Silent Samaritan pg 5
Carol Reichler (left) and her daughter, Abby Stewart (right), will be the speakers at this year’s Silent Samaritan Luncheon, which will be held at Calvary Church on Monday, Nov. 12, beginning at 11 a.m.
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will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola. The program, “Sourdough! Making Healthy Delicious Breads,” will be presented by Holly High-Walker. Herb guild member Liz Yocum will talk about the herb fennel. Guests may attend for a nominal fee. Guests must preregister by calling Deirdre at 717-288-2126.