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Downingtown/Exton MARCH 13, 2019

IN THIS ISSUE: NEWCOMERS CLUB SETS ANNUAL BINGO page 2

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXXI • NO 5

BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Downingtown Library

UPCOMING CONCERT

Phoenixville Public Library, 183 Second Ave., Phoenixville, will host “Alessandra Gabbianelli Sings Broadway” on Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Local soprano Alessandra Gabbianelli and keyboardist Seth Trumbore will perform songs from American musicals including “Les Miserables,” “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Little Women,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Kinky Boots,” “Frozen the Musical,” “The Little Mermaid,” and more. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required by visiting www.phoenixvillelibrary.org and clicking “Find an Event” or by calling 610-933-3013, ext. 132. LEGO FUN DAY

YMCA Offers GOTR, STRIDE Programs pg 2

AUTHOR TALK

The Parkesburg Library, 105 West St., Parkesburg, will host author Paul Day for a talk and book signing for his new book, “Keepers of the River,” on Monday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. The book is set primarily among the waters of the northern Chesapeake Bay and relates to hydraulic fracturing and the shale gas industry of Pennsylvania. To reserve a place, readers may contact the library at 610-857-5165 or visit www.parkesburglibrary.org.

By Francine Fulton

The Rev. John Neider, the new pastor of Glen Moore United Methodist Church (UMC), believes that a pastor should be more than the person who leads Sunday worship services. That is why when Ash Wednesday is observed each year, no matter where he is serving as pastor, Neider can be found distributing “Ashes to Go” to residents at different locations throughout the day, including at the Thorndale train station and in the borough of Downingtown. Recipients are given ashes and a blessing and are reminded of the Bible verse from Genesis that states,

“Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” “When I am in church, I know that I am preaching to the choir for the most part. I get it that the choir needs to have its batteries recharged on Sunday morning,” Neider remarked. “But I also believe that I need to be out in the community meeting folks.” Neider pointed out that 2019 was his fifth year distributing ashes. “I have a little A-frame sign that says, ‘Ashes to Go.’ And, I (wear) my robe so I am easily identifiable,” he said. “One of two things happen. Many of them mistake me for a (Catholic) priest, which is fine. Other people who don’t get ashes say, ‘Can you pray for me?’ and that is a See Pastor pg 5

LIFT Combines Worship, Education By Francine Fulton

LIFT (Living in Faith Together), a new intergenerational program that features education and worship, is now being offered at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (LCGS), 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. LIFT, which began on March 10, will be held weekly at 9:15 a.m. in the church sanctuary. LIFT is being held during the time that was previously designated as the Sunday school hour between the worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. LIFT includes interactive learning about God, faith and the Bible through Scripture readings, prayers and songs. Holy Communion is also offered each week. Community members are welcome to take part, whether they attend LCGS or not. “Anyone can come and learn

The Rev. John Neider is the new pastor of Glen Moore United Methodist Church.

PHA Presents Donation To Ryerss Farm

See LIFT pg 5

SALT Performing Arts To Stage “Hunchback Of Notre Dame”

By Francine Fulton

As part of its mission to provide support to equinerelated needs in the community, the Brandywine Valley chapter of the Professional Horsemen’s Association (PHA) recently presented Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines with a $1,000 donation. Ryerss Farm, a nonprofit organization located on 387 acres in Pottstown, is home to 80 retired and rescued horses. To reside at the farm, horses must be over the minimum age of 20. “In order to keep costs down and to be more selfsustainable, a portion of the property is farmed for hay See PHA pg 6

The Brandywine Valley chapter of the Professional Horsemen’s Association (PHA) recently presented a donation to Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines. Participants in the check presentation included (front, from left) Annde Solway, PHA secretary; Nancy Tully, PHA treasurer; Amber Slaymaker, Ryerss animal welfare manager; Erin Renski, Ryerss weekend caregiver; PHA members Jennifer Yoder and Josie Parman; (back) PHA member Sue Oas; Mark Powell, PHA chairman; PHA members Betsey Mehl and Jude Armstrong; and (not pictured) Bill Venditta, PHA vice chairman.

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Glen Moore UMC Welcomes New Pastor

Grace Covenant Church, located in the Oaklands Corporate Center, 444 Creamery Way, Exton, will host a Lego Fun Day on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Families are welcome to attend. Children will be divided into workshops by age groups, including ages 3 and 4, 5 to 7, and 8 and up. Space is limited. To register, readers may visit http://bit.ly/ LegoFunMar16. More information is also available by contacting Will Adair, director of youth and family ministries, at 610-924-7282, ext. 105, or wadair@gracecovenantepc.org.

Commissioners Proclaim Ag Day pg 3

AJ Tantala will potray Quasimodo and Sara Helmers will portray Esmeralda in SALT Peforming Arts’ upcoming production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Building, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs. Show dates and times are Thursdays, March 14 and 21, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Fridays, March 15 and 22, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, March 16 See SALT pg 3

By Francine Fulton

SALT Performing Arts will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at its theater in the West Pikeland Township

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will hold the annual spring book sale on Friday, March 22, from 4 to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the library. Donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks will be accepted at the library at 122 Wallace Ave., Downingtown, during regular business hours through Friday, March 15. For more information, readers may call the library at 610-269-2741 or visit www.downingtownlibrary.org/friends.


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