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APRIL 29, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 20
Making An Impact - Virtually CrossNet Presents Video Banquet And Calls Community To Prayer By Ann Mead Ash
Meredith Dahl, executive director of CrossNet Ministries in New Holland, is clear on what New Holland needs during the COVID-19 crisis. “Encouragement, support, and prayer … that’s a big piece of what we’re offering right now,” said Dahl, who noted that the ministry is working to battle discouragement among area residents. Currently, the ministry is running its food pantry by appointment and distributing Power Packs on Wednesdays.
Joan Yunginger, director of social services with CrossNet, and Aryn Burda, case and resource manager for CrossNet, are both handling intakes and helping people apply for benefits by phone. “Aryn and Joan are seeing an increase in call volume,” shared Dahl. On March 23, ministry representatives made the decision to cancel the organization’s annual banquet and breakfast. As part of the event, scheduled to take place Shady Maple on the evening of March 31 and the morning of April 1, CrossNet was slated to host 1,500 area residents who were looking forward to hearing Olympic champion and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton See CrossNet pg 6
Carl Edwards (left photo), director of development and ministries with CrossNet Ministries, and Meredith Dahl (right photo), CrossNet’s executive director, are hosting a virtual banquet to tell the story of how the ministry serves New Holland-area residents and share about the efforts staff are making during the COVID-19 crisis.
Planting Positivity
Reaching 1,400 Girls At Home May 5K To Go Virtual By Ann Mead Ash
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Under normal circumstances, Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a 10-week in-person program that couples physical activity with specific lessons to help develop competency in areas related to social, psychological, and physical
Flowers in a window box are one way to dress up a home’s exterior. By Leah Sintic
During an unsettling time of social distancing and cancellations, many local residents have found a therapeutic and productive outlet in gardening, whether it is a newfound interest or a
longtime hobby. For families looking for activities that can involve their children, gardening can get the entire family away from screens while providing opportunities to enjoy the spring weather. Gardening also teaches a life skill in sustainability, See Gardening pg 3
development for girls in third through eighth grades. The GOTR curriculum is designed to promote good choices for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. However, since mid-March, the 1,400 girls in Lancaster and Lebanon counties who were to take part in See GOTR pg 4
The Oles family of Manheim Township, including (from left) Luke, Mary Beth, Mary Kate, and Mark Oles, is taking part in the Girls on the Run At Home curriculum by completing weekly lessons that include discussions and exercises based on a specific theme.
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