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he East Petersburg Events C o m m i t te e h o s t s f re e , family-friendly community events throughout the year, with the goal of bringing neighbors together and creating welcoming traditions for all ages. Everyone who lives in the borough and beyond is invited to the biggest community event of the year, East Petersburg Days, which will begin Wednesday, Sept. 16. The celebration will culminate with a full slate of events on Saturday, Sept. 19, including a 5K and kids’ fun run, a parade, a carnival and fireworks. “East Petersburg is a small, tight-knit community,” events committee chair Kristin Troop said. “ You can walk down the street and see a neighbor, and you can walk to the park. It feels

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The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development is making a splash to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The center, at 625 Community Way, L ancaster, invites everyone in the community to attend the 38th annual Duckie R ace & Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. The free, family-friendly festival will include activities,

entertainment, food and inclusive races, all while supporting the nonprofit center’s efforts to provide therapy services to children throughout central Pennsylvania. Schreiber president James DeBord said this year’s festival is especially meaningful as the center celebrates the generations of children, families and community members who Tristin Mohr (left), a 2026 Schreiber Ambassador, have been part of its story meets his mother, Rebecca, at the finish line in

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W hen Grace Moser talk s about the new Global Methodist Church (GMC) she is helping to plant in western Lancaster County, her face lights up and her voice rises a bit with enthusiasm. “We have just seen an explosion of this movement,” proclaimed Moser, who, as the worship leader, is working alongside Pastor Joe DiPaolo

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Placing people ahead of money is the model upon which Life Changes Realty Group’s business is based. “ We’re really community focused,” said Jonathan Cross, a Manheim Township resident who’s been employed by Life Changes Realty Group for two years. “It’s why I’m part of this group. It’s the reason I probably won’t sell houses for anybody else. Money comes and goes, and I’ve only got so much time in this life. The

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question is, ‘What am I doing with my time?’” Life Changes Realty Group employs 22 realtors and expediates t h e s a l e s o f p ro p e rties across L ancaster County. Adopting the company ’s pay-it-forward pro gram is one of the stipulations for employment. When a Life Changes Realty Group realtor assists with the sale of a proper ty, he or she is compelled to donate 10% of their commission to the nonprofit of their client’s choice. The charities must have local impact and not be associated with political campaigns or politics. “We’re not a national brand; we’re based in Lancaster County,” said Cross. “We don’t accept just anybody. The payit-forward program is m a n d a to r y w h e n w e come on board. Everybody told me how much money I was going to m a ke i n re a l e s t ate . But Brittany (Garner, owner) told me about how much money I was going to give away. We all do it together. It’s important to all of us. “I’ve got bills too,” added Cross. “I’m not a f lashy person. I’m not necessarily doing this to make big bucks. At the end of the day, it’s really satisfying giving someone keys to their first house. I help people get into their homes, and that’s very satisfying.” From 1 to 5 p.m. on Sund ay, S e pt . 13, at Penn Medicine Park , 650 N. Prince St., Lanc a s te r, L i fe C h a n g e s Realty Group will host a celebratory community outreach/fundraising event called Million Reasons Festival. The See Life Changes pg 5

Duckie from pg 1 over the past 90 years. Highlights will include two races that are open to people of all abilities. The 100-meter Duckling Dash for children ages 2 to 12 will begin at 3:30 p.m. Participants in the 1-mile Duckie Dash, at 4 p.m., can run, walk or roll along an accessible paved course. Service animals also are welcome. Tristin Mohr, one of Schreiber’s 2026 Ambassadors, will be among those lining up for the Duckling Dash. Tristin, age 5, who has cerebral palsy, recently graduated from Schreiber’s S.T.A.R.S. Preschool and receives physical, occupational and speech therapy at the center. His family, therapists and community members cheered him on as he completed last year’s event using his reverse walker. “Every year, the Duckie Race & Festival reminds us what our community makes possible,” DeBord said. “Seeing children like Tristin participate alongside their families and friends is what this day is all about. It’s a celebration of their abilities and of the community that has stood behind Schreiber families for 90 years.” Community members will have an opportunity to support Schreiber by “adopting” rubber duckies throughout the festival. Each duckie purchased ser ves as an entr y to a $2,500 grand prize giveaway, the winner of which will be announced after the festival concludes. The UnSinkables, Schre i b e r ’s m o d e r n b a n d featuring older teens and young adults of all abilities, will provide live music at the festival. The band’s lineup includes 2026 Sch-

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reiber Ambassador Cora Hussar on drums. A dditional activities for the entire family will include pony rides, carnival and lawn games, arts and crafts, balloon art and food trucks. Community members also can check out the Lancaster Public Library’s on-the-go mobile library and classic British sports cars from the Lanco MG Club. A sensory-friendly space will be available for children who need a break from the excitement. Schreiber serves about 2,000 children each year through outpatient therapy, early childhood education, recreation and family support programs. Thanks to generous community support through events such as the festival, the center never turns away a child due to a family’s inability to pay. “Proceeds from duck adoptions, race registrations and other event fundraising help cover the gap between what it costs Schreiber to provide pediatric therapy and what Medicaid and commercial insurance reimburse,” DeBord said. “That support allows Schreiber to continue serving children re gardless of their families’ financial circumstances.” The Duckie R ace & Festival is presented by Lancaster Toyota and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Community members may adopt duckies online in advance or on race day. Registration for the Duckie Dash and Duckling Dash will be available from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the day of the festival. To adopt duckies, volunteer at the festival or learn more, visit schreiber pediatric.org/event/duckies.

Event to Offer Information for Job Seekers, Employers PA CareerLink Lancaster County, 1046 Manheim Pike, Lancaster, will host PA CareerLink Lancaster County Awareness Day, on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., highlighting the many no-cost services available to Lancaster County residents and employers. Whether someone is seeking a new career, exploring training

opportunities, overcoming employment barriers, or looking to expand their professional network, the event will aim to provide tools and connections to help them succeed. The event will begin with a Coffee & Conversation session featuring a discussion on workforce topics relevant to Lancaster See Careers pg 3

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County’s business and community leaders. Job seekers are also invited to participate in a Lunch & Learn that will provide information about the unemployment compensation process, eligibility, and available resources while participants enjoy a complimentary lunch. PA CareerLink L ancaster County Awareness Day will also include free professional headshots for job seekers; one-on-one resume reviews; career and workforce development workshops; a professional clothing bank to help individuals prepare for interviews and employment; a resource fair featuring employers, community organizations, and workforce partners; Pennsylvania Treasury resources and financial empowerment i n fo r m at i o n ; R e co rd Eraser services for justice-involved individuals s e e k in g employ ment opportunities; and interactive virtual reality career exploration experiences for youths through virtual reality headset technology. On-site support will be available from the Pennsylvania Office of Vital Records, which will provide eligible Pennsylvania birth certificates to individuals who preregister by Tuesday, Sept. 1; were born in Pennsylvania; and are age 18 or older. Access to identification documents is an important step in helping individuals obtain employment and access services. PA CareerLink L ancaster County provides employment, training, and business services to thousands of residents and employers each year. Awareness Day reflects the organization’s commitment to increasing access to workforce resources and helping individuals achieve family-sustaining employment while supporting the talent needs of local businesses. For more infor m a tion, contact Christine Roggenbaum at croggen baum@jobs4lancaster .com or 717-509-5613.

8:30 p.m. on Wednesday and the Big Big Jazz Band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friday’s festivities will include opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. and a whoopie pie eating contest at 6:15 p.m. Classic rock/ pop band Kracker Beez will perform 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., followed by an outdoor showing of the movie “GOAT” at 8:30 p.m. S at u rd ay ’s ac t i v i t i e s will begin with a kids’ fun run at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 5K race at 9 a.m. New this year, the races will support the Joy Among Mourning (JAM) Foundation, a local nonprofit organization established in memory of Hempfield H i g h S c h o o l g ra d u a t e Andrew Wagner. Proceeds will fund student scholarships at Hempfield. In-person race registration will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday. Pr ize money will be awarded to the top three overall male and female runners, with medals given to the top thre e r unners in e ach gender age group. The annual East Petersburg Days Parade, presented by the East Petersburg-L andisville Lions Club, will follow at 10 a.m., featuring local businesses, community groups, antique cars and more. “We try to offer many different activities throughout the event so that there is something for everyone,” Troop said. “It’s really about bringing people together.” On Saturday, rides and car nival activities will open at 4 p.m. The East Petersburg Fire Company will present a golf ball drop at 6 p.m., with the closest ball to the “pin” winning a $500 prize. In a new spin this year, the fire company will then drop a bucket full of free candy for the young people in

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the crowd. PopScotch will per form pop, rock and funk dance hits from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A fireworks show will wrap up the day’s fun at 9:30 p.m. Community events like E a s t Pe t e r s b u r g D a y s are made possible by the generosity of sponsors like L ancaster Toyota , S. Clyde Weaver, Dinse Dental Care and S tate Farm agent Aubrey Montgomery, Troop said. The events committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operated entirely by volunteers. “Our community events rely on donations, local sponsors and residents who generously give their time to volunteer,” she said. “Please reach out if you are able to share even an hour by lending a hand. We would love for you to join us!” To purchase ride wristbands or golf ball drop tickets, register for races, sign up to volunteer or lear n more, visit www .EastPetersburgDay.com.

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Church from pg 1 and Frank and Joyce Young to help organize Cornerstone GMC. Cornerstone has been meeting in the tabernacle at the historic Landisville Camp Meeting since July 12. On Sunday, Sept. 20, the church plans to hold its first meeting in the Lancaster Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Calling GMC “a return to Orthodox Wesleyanism,” Moser stated that Cornerstone began to form following a court decision on April 22 in a case involving about 50 Pennsylvania churches and the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. The court held that congregations wishing to disaffiliate from the conference must give up church buildings and property. Moser responded to the decision by contacting the Northeast GMC about forming a new congregation in Lancaster, reaching out to her longtime friends the Youngs on the same day. “That’s where this congregation in Lancaster (County) was born,” explained Moser. On April 30, DiPaolo met

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with Moser and the Youngs to discuss church planting in the area and how to spread the word about an exploratory meeting they planned to hold in Mount Joy on May 5. Nearly 90 people attended that meeting, and the group formed a 10-member leadership team. T he GMC movement in western Lancaster County had begun. In late May, a second public meeting was held, and this one included representatives of the Northeast Conference of the GMC. Aldersgate GMC in York became the sponsor of the new congregation, offering to provide support while Cornerstone applied for nonprofit status. “We voted on the name ‘Cornerstone’ based on Ephesians 2:19-20, which proclaims that Jesus is the chief cornerstone of the church,” stated Moser. The group began meeting in the unairconditioned tabernacle, averaging up to 90 worshipers each week. “O ver the next two months, we saw all sorts of people and resources just about fall from the sky,” stated DiPaolo, who has served at a number of churches in eastern Pennsylvania, including as lead pastor of a church in downtown Lancaster, until he retired after 40 years of ministry. “ There was such enthusiasm that we started worship services on July 12.” Moser descr ibed the service as “high liturgical,” noting, “We focus on the liturgy and the Scripture.” She added that music for

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the service includes traditional hymns mixed with contemporar y worship songs. “We are doing our best to encourage the Spirit to move through different types of music,” explained Moser, who stated that attendees come from both traditional and contemporary backgrounds. Worship is followed by a sermon based on a particular Scripture passage. Moser noted that services generally last about an hour. She pointed out that the congregation hopes to offer a Sunday school for children by the end of the year. For adults, home groups meet on Wednesdays to discuss the week’s Scripture in relation to specific questions. According to Moser, these groups, originally called “class meetings,” are the foundation of the church. “We aim to be transformational,” she explained, adding that groups examine Scripture in light of questions such

as “ W hat does this say about God?,” “What does this say about mankind?” and “ W hat w ill we do about this and who will we share it with?” Moser stated that the groups differ from Bible studies because studies tend to be more focused on gaining information. “GMC is a movement that wants to make disciples of Jesus Christ,” she explained. Currently, Cornerstone is on track to be adopted as a GMC congregation in early December. One o t h e r G M C c h u rc h i n the county is located in the Gap area. “It usually takes a year to get to this point,” explained Moser. “ We started worshiping (together) in only six to eight weeks. That was the work of the Lord moving in this.” Readers who would like more information may search for “Cornerstone Global Methodist Church” on Facebook. R131020

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Faith United Methodist Church, 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will hold its Seek and Ye Shall Find fall craft and yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. The church’s driveway is accessible via Koser Road. Along with the outside vendors, the event will include a book, CD, DVD, and puzzle sale inside the welcome center. Attendees may visit the food stand for hot dogs, chips,

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s n o w b a l l e f fe c t w i t h that. It just adds up in pieces. It’s like drips in a bucket, and now the bucket is overflowing.” At the request of their c l i e n t s , L i fe C h a n g e s Realty Group has donated funds to more than 70 causes and nonprofits, including SWAN 4 Kids, animal shelters, St. John Neumann Catholic C hurch’s O ff the Streets program, Gamers O utreach, the Alzheimer’s Association, Building Bridges Foundation, Nor th Star Initiative, Lancaster Conservancy, Power Packs Project and education foundations. “It spans the gamut,” said Cross. “There are so many great causes that I can’t name all the ones we give to, and I hadn’t heard of most of them.” Life C hanges Realty Group operates offices at 3002 Hempland Road, Suite 2, Lancaster; at 206 S. Market St., Suite 113, Elizabethtown; and at 141 N. Main St., Suite F, Bel Air, Md. For additional information, go to www .lifechangesrealty group.com.

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Walk and Run to Raise Funds Lancaster Bible College’s homecoming and family weekend will include the second annual Bethany Walk in Love Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 19, on the college’s campus, 901 Eden Road, Lancaster. The family-friendly fundraising event, benefiting the Safe Families program, will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m., followed by a time of gathering and prayer before the 10 a.m. walk and run. A toddler race and the presentation of awards recognizing the top individual and team fundraisers are also part of the morning lineup. Those participating in the event may stay on LBC’s campus to enjoy food trucks, games and kids’ activities, a car show, sports games, and more. Walk and run registration includes a race T-shirt and bib number. Race materials will be distributed on the morning of the event, so participants should plan to arrive early. Runners may sign up in person until noon on the day of the race as well. Safe Families works to

keep children safe and families together in Pennsylvania. Participants in the Bethany Walk in Love Walk/Run will aim to raise awareness of and provide support for families facing challenges like poverty, homelessness, and health issues. To register or become a sponsor, visit www.beth any.org/walkinlove2026. For more information, contact race organizer, Safe Families church engagement coordinator, and LBC alumnus John Dizon at johndizon@bethany.org. Homecoming and family weekend is set for Friday to Saturday, Sept. 18 to 19. Activities will include many free festivities, such as an alumni concert, an outdoor movie, live student music performances, Charger Athletics games, caricature ar tists, face painting, inflatables, magic shows, a petting zoo, yard games, and a blacksmithing demonstration. Food trucks and LBC Stadium Concessions will also have items available for purchase. To learn more, visit www.lbc.edu/homecoming.

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Life Changes from pg 2 fair will recognize the $1 million that Life Changes Realty Group has donated to charities impacting Lancaster County. T h e f re e e ve n t w i l l include food trucks, an artisans’ market, a cornhole tournament, other games, a dunk tank, face painting and bounce houses, and the kids ’ area at Penn Medicine Park will be open for play. “Buying a house is the biggest financial decision that most people make,” said Cross. “When I meet people and give them my spiel, I talk about the pay-it-forward program. It demonstrates the service over the sale. As a sales tactic, it works out great. Clients will say, ‘Oh, I really like that.’” T hrough the pay -itfor ward pro g ram, it ’s taken Life Changes Realty Group 13 years to reach the $1 million donation milestone. Cross’ contribution to that sum is more than $4,000 of take-home pay. “I t ’s incredible how we’ve been able to do it, especially as piecemeal,” said Cross. “ T here ’s a

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The Ware Center will offer two hands-on visual and fiber arts programs in September. A drawing workshop, Art as Seen Through the E yes of Pablo Picasso, will be held on Mondays, Sept. 14, 21, and 28, at 7 p. m . L o c a l a r t i s t Fred Swarr will lead the pro g ra m, w hich is for people age 16 and older, including both beginners and experienced artists. Attendees will explore the artistic styles and techniques Pablo Picasso used throughout his career. Macramé P l ant Po ds will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. Cindy O’Shea will lead the beginner-friendly workshop, which is open to people of all ages. Participants will learn four essential macramé knots: the lark’s head knot, square knot, alternating square knot, and gathering knot. In just over an hour, participants will complete a small hanging pod perfect

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Art Classes Planned The Lancaster County Art Association, 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, has announced its fall schedule of art classes. New this season is a Beginner Hand Building clay class with R achel Parisan, which will meet on Mondays, Sept. 14 to Oct. 12. Participants may choose to attend from 1 to 4 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m. Students will explore different ways to hand-build clay projects such as pinch pots and coil building. Also new is a Kids Art Club for children ages 7 to 14 led by Andrew Parisan. This class will meet on Saturdays, Oct. 24 to Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Classes will also include Passion for Pastels, taught by Dot Stepenaski, on Thursdays, Sept. 17 to Oct. 22,

from 9 a.m. to noon. Tony Bonazzi will teach two classes on Thursdays, Oct. 15 to Nov. 19. Basic Drawing will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m., and Intermediate Watercolor will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Carol Herr will offer L a n d s c a p e Pa i n t i n g Autumn on Saturdays, Oct. 17 to Nov. 21, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Information relevant to both oil and acrylic paints will be shared. T he Power of W hite, le d by K aren Frattali, is slated for Saturdays, Sept. 19 and 26, at 9:30 a.m. This watercolor class will emphasize the use of the white paper to create eye-catching paintings. For more information and to re g ister, go to www.lcaaonline.org or call 717-687-7061.

Organists Plan Hymn Sing The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) will hold its annual hymn sing on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. The hymn sing will feature organists from the chapter, including Karl Moyer, Margaret Marssch, Gary Garletts, Daniel Brownell, and John Zielinski, who will

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Dona Fisher Shares Change of Pace Message

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It’s kind of like when producers change a popular book into a successful movie. Only this time, a popular Bible studies session is being turned into a successful book. Dona Fisher has enjoyed s o much s ucce ss w i t h Change of Pace Bible studies that she’s decided to share its message with a broader audience. “My prayer when people read my book is that they will understand the beauty of reconciliation and the need to break the chain of generational sin,” said Fisher. This year’s edition of the annual Change of Pace Bible studies will be held every Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster. The Bible study sessions will begin on

Beginning Sept. 2, 2026

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CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

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CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice – Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: 10 AM at the Bachman Center - 633 Community Way Services also available by phone at: (888-440-0106) or online on our web site: www.apostlesucc.org

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COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.

TTRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Summer Sunday Schedule:7:45 am Holy Communion; 9:30 am Worship with Holy Communion twice a month. Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!”

WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Summer Worship 10am with Nursery & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551. ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.

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will also be available at the church. “We start our morning with a light breakfast and worship time singing together,” said Fisher, a resident of Manheim Township. “Bible studies encourage us to read God’s word, and reading enhances our wisdom with change of pace. We will also have a book swap this fall. Do you have a stack of books you have read and would enjoy sharing with others?” This year’s Change of Pace Bible studies will offer two courses of direction, “One in a Million” by Priscilla Shirer and “God Won’t Leave You There” by Anne Graham Lotz and daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright.

Each of the studies contain video sections, which will be followed by small group discussions. As many as 100 women from all over Lancaster County attend the nondenominational ladies’ Bible study. “They are ladies who (are) seeking to deepen their walk with the Lord,” said Fisher, “and who enjoy the sisterhood of other ladies who will pray for them and encourage them.” The Change of Pace Bible studies and book are both based on Fisher’s personal and sometimes tumultuous relationship with her mother. The content focuses on God’s power, love and forgiveness through multiple generations, and the book tells some of the powerful personal stories of the women who found their ways to the Bible study over the last half century. The book, “Change of Pace: Fifty Years of Shepherding God’s Sheep With Love and Power,” has already sold more than 4,000 copies and is currently in its second printing. The book can be purchase by searching for it on Amazon. Now, Fisher is considering the possibility of turning her story and her experiences with Change of Pace into a novel. For additional information, go to www.change ofpace.org.

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