Garden Spot DECEMBER 4, 2019
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Embarking On A Journey To Bethlehem By Ann Mead Ash
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The ninth Journey to Bethlehem, an interactive live Nativity presentation, will be held at Woodcrest Retreat Center, Ephrata, on Dec. 13, 14, 20, and 21.
Forty years is a long time to serve in the same position. Linda Binder began playing the organ for Trinity Lutheran Church, 221 E. Main St., New Holland, as a senior in high
•Performance of Handel’s “Messiah,â€? Memorial United Methodist Church, Quarryville Dec. 15 York County •Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights, Rocky Ridge County Park, York - through Dec. 31 •Winter walks at Gifford Pinchot State Park, Lewisberry select dates starting Dec. 20
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Adam Fox, summer camp director at Woodcrest Retreat, has been involved in the annual Journey to Bethlehem - an interactive Nativity held at the camp - for six years, but some parts of the program still amaze him. “I still get that sense of awe when the angels appear, (even though) I know it’s going to happen,� said Fox of one of the six scenes witnessed by visitors who take the journey. Journey to Bethlehem differs from other live Nativity presentations because participants are given the opportunity to become part of the Christmas story as they follow Mary and Joseph to the stable where Christ was born. This year, the ninth event will be held at the retreat center, 225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, on Fridays, Dec. 13 and 20, from 6 to
8 p.m. and on Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Adults and children who attend Journey to Bethlehem may participate in specific scenes leading up to and including Christ’s birth. As they travel with the characters from the Bible, participants will witness the angel’s visit to Mary and then walk to Bethlehem, where they will experience, along with Mary and Joseph, the disappointment of finding there is no room at the inn. The journey will also take attendees to a marketplace, where they may spend a shekel to purchase raisins or crackers, and then to a field, where they will gather with shepherds to hear the angels announce Christ’s birth. Finally, visitors will arrive at a stable to see the Christ Child in the manger. The path through Woodcrest will be lit by luminarias to guide guests on their way. See Journey To Bethlehem pg 2
Church Endeavors To Serve Seniors
Trinity Celebrates Organist school at the age of 18. On Nov. 24, which was Christ the King Sunday, Trinity Lutheran Church celebrated Binder’s 40 years in that role. In 1979, Binder was chosen to play the church organ by Trinity choir director Earl Pickel, who was also a teacher at Garden Spot High School, after he became aware of her exceptional talent and maturity. At his recommendation, Binder was hired to play the organ at Trinity, and she has been leading worship at the church since then. During worship on Nov. 24, the choir honored Binder by singing the anthem “Hosanna to the Living Lord� by Robert Lau, a song that had been commissioned for Binder’s 25th anniversary of service to the church. Following the service, a luncheon was held in the church fellowship hall, and Binder was presented with a book of well wishes from the congregation.
By Ann Mead Ash
When Dave Kling, pastor of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St., Terre Hill, and Churchtown United Methodist Church, located along Route 23 in Churchtown, took a seminary course in change leadership recently, he found the main project for the class fit nicely with the state of his ministry. “The main project (was) to start a visioning process in the church, which I had planned on doing as part of my annual goals,� said Kling. “It all dovetailed very nicely.� Kling began working with a team of members from St. Paul’s. “I wanted the team to be made up of folks from different perspectives,� he explained. “And it was,� recalled Linda Saad, who served on the team. “There were some lively conversations.� See St. Paul’s pg 2
Pastor Dave Kling (left) and Linda Saad (right), holding Fuzz, are looking forward to the many activities St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Terre Hill, is planning as part of a ministry to area seniors.
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