Garden Spot AUGUST 21, 2019
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VOL LV • NO 38
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
FAMILY MOVIE
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St., Terre Hill, will host a family movie night on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. The featured movie will be “The Shack.” Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Pennsylvania Canine Search and Rescue will host a chicken barbecue sale on Saturday, Aug. 31. Chicken dinners will be available from 9 a.m. until sold out at Horst Farm Market, 640 Reading Road, East Earl, and also at Weaver’s Store, 1011 Dry Tavern Road, Denver. The cost of a dinner will include chicken, a baked potato, a roll, applesauce, coleslaw, and a beverage. Legs and half-chickens will also be available.
For The Love Of Trains pg 7
Across America In 38 Weeks pg 9
Festival To Benefit Leo’s Helping Paws pg 6
Impacting Young Lives For Good Cross Jr. Seeks Volunteers For Mentoring Program By Ann Mead Ash
Before morphing Cross Jr. from an activity-centered after-school program into an intentional one-on-one mentoring meetup, Charis Pankratz, mentoring and education director with CrossNet See Mentoring Program pg 2
FREE EVENT
Lighthouse Assembly of God is sponsoring Light the Block on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. in New Holland Park on the 400 block of Jackson Street. This free event will feature grocery box giveaways, a free dinner, children’s “swag bags” and entertainment, live music, and Bible preaching. The point of the event is to show the love of Jesus. Registration for giveaways will start at 3 p.m. INFORMATIVE PRESENTATION
will present a program on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. Mike Emery, site administrator of the Cornwall Furnace historic site, will relate the history of iron production in the area from 1737 to 1883. The program will be held in the Ephrata Public Library, 550 S. Reading Road, Ephrata. There is no charge for admission. Call 717-733-1616.
Raising Funds And Raising Awareness Walk For D.E.S. Scheduled By Ann Mead Ash
When Mark Schantzer’s son, Desmond, known as “Des,” died by
suicide in 2011, Mark and his family, including wife Debbie and daughter Danielle, were blindsided. “We didn’t see or know any signs,” shared Mark. “We didn’t have money for a funeral. You don’t think about that cost.” See Walk For D.E.S. pg 5
UPCOMING FUNDRAISER
Barb’s Battle Benefit will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Ephrata Elks, 170 Akron Road, Ephrata. The catered meal will feature pulled pork and marinated chicken breast, baked potatoes, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, desserts, and beverages. A Chinese auction will be held, and ticket holders will be entered in a drawing for an electronic tablet. There is a cost to attend, with a discount for advance purchases. Barb was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January. Proceeds will help with her medical bills and expenses. Call 717-475-2530 or search for “Barb’s Battle Benefit” on Facebook.
The annual Walk for D.E.S., which will be held in Manheim Township Community Park on Sept. 14, will include a service, a fundraising walk and run with color, and opportunities for those who have lost loved ones to suicide to comfort each other. The event will raise funds for families who have lost loved ones to suicide.
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Cross Jr., which was formerly an activity program held at CrossNet, will become a mentoring program, matching students from Blue Ball and New Holland elementary schools with adults from the community to meet at the schools weekly. The program, which will be run by CrossNet Ministries, will begin in late October.
HVMI To Hold Golf Outing By Ann Mead Ash
Kyle Robinson, executive director of Handi*Vangelism Ministries International (HVMI), has a lot on his plate. Not too long ago, the ministry purchased the land at 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron, and work to receive approvals to locate camps, retreat centers, and day programs there is underway, with HVMI planning a capital fund campaign to begin in the fall. With all that looming, Robinson is well aware of the importance of maintaining the general budget. “Our golf outing is driving programs that are happening now,” explained Robinson. “Our general fund should be strong as we go into our capital campaign. We need to appropriately handle all the things God has given us.” See Golf Outing pg 16
Freedom Thrift To Open In Blue Ball Second-Hand Store Will Support Local Ministry By Ann Mead Ash
“We are an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) in support of Revelations of Freedom Ministries (ROFM),” said Dan Fox, manager of Freedom Thrift Second Hand Store, which will hold its grand opening at 114 Ranck Church Road, New Holland, on Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31, in conjunction with the annual Blue Ball Days celebration. Freedom Thrift will carry a variety of gently used items. The store will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the back of the building at See Freedom Thrift pg 4
Store manager Deb Buckwalter (left) and general manager Dan Fox (right) are preparing for the Aug. 30 and 31 grand opening of Freedom Thrift Second Hand Store, which will be located off Ranck Church Road in New Holland. The store, which will support Revelations of Freedom Ministries, will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays.
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