Lampeter-Strasburg MAY 1, 2019
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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 5
KAT’S 5K RUN AND WALK
Friends of Angels will hold its sixth annual Kat’s 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, May 11, at 8:30 a.m. in Strasburg. Winners will receive cash prizes. Registration fees have been set. To register, visit www.friendsofangelspa.org or www.pretzelcitysports.com.
Pioneers Handle Blue Streaks, 7-3 pg 10 Strasburg Churches Plan Prayer Rally pg 3 30th Annual Truck Convoy Scheduled pg 8 DISCUSSION GROUP
Lifetree Café, located at Emmaus Road Café, 1886 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, will examine the love, selflessness, and personal sacrifice of mothers on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. The program is titled “Love Ya, Mom: Celebrating Mothers.” The session is designed to honor the work of mothers while giving participants an opportunity to reflect on the impact of mothers in their own lives. Admission is free. For details, readers may contact 717-473-9115 or ltclancaster@gmail.com. VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Eastern Mennonite Missions is looking for individuals or groups to volunteer at the Global Fair on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hans Herr House in Willow Street. To learn more and register, visit www.emm.org/volunteer. CLEANUP EFFORTS
WSUCC Slates Family Fun Fair By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Willow Street United Church of Christ (WSUCC) will continue its tradition of hosting a Family Fun Fair before Mother’s Day. This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 2 7 2 3 W i l l o w Street Pike North, Willow Street. The event will be held rain or shine, everyone is welcome to attend, and everything will be free of charge. An array of activities for children will be offered, including a bounce house, face painting, arts and crafts, cupcake decorating, games with prizes, and more. Family photos will be available, flowers will be given to women, and each household may take home an American flag. Drawings for prizes donated by local restaurants and retailers will be held during the event as well. See Family Fun Fair pg 4
Face painting, games, musical entertainment, and more will be available at the Family Fun Fair at Willow Street United Church of Christ on May 11.
205 E. Lemon St., Lancaster, will conduct cleanup and beautification efforts on Monday, May 13, through Wednesday, May 15. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of cleanup tasks, including grave marker repairs. Under the direction of conservator Robert Mosko, participants will be introduced to the baseline knowledge, theory, techniques, and materials that underpin gravestone preservation. The threeday collaboration will also include hands-on training in cleaning headstones, repair practices, and resetting fallen monuments. People of all skill levels are welcome to attend. The hands-on workshop will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event is free, and participants may register for one, two, or all three workshop days. Readers may contact Jerry Smoker at jsmoker@msn.com or 717-490-2001 to reserve a space. Participants are encouraged to bring work gloves and wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. Attendees are also responsible for providing their own meals, lodging, and transportation to and from Lancaster Cemetery.
Opportunities To Serve And Celebrate “A Touch Of Country” Fundraiser To Feature McGraw Tribute Artist
During Go Beyond: A Week of Service, which is set for May 2 to 11, members of the Southern End community may help with Community Cleanup events, go on a prayer walk, or celebrate with a Family Fun Bash. Go Beyond: A Week of Service will take place in Lancaster and Lebanon counties from Thursday, May 2, to Saturday, May 11, and several Southern End churches plan to participate in the
community-focused event. Victory Church, Providence Church, and Oak Hill Fellowship have coordinated activities during which their members will serve in the community, undertaking tasks See Go Beyond pg 13
Max Armstrong, the youngest of five children, grew up in a tightly knit family that became the Armstrong Family Singers. They were blessed to have the opportunity to tour throughout the United States and cut an album in 1976. When Tim McGraw first appeared on the country stage in 1994, many people approached Armstrong and told him how much he looked like the new country star. Armstrong put together his looks, his ability to sing, and his love for people and entertain- Tim McGraw tribute artist Max Armstrong ment and became “McGraw to will perform at “A Touch of Country,” a dinner the Max,” a Tim McGraw tribute and concert event, on May 11 in Quarryville. Proceeds will support short-term mission trips artist. While doing business at a conducted by We’re All God’s Children. print shop in Quarryville, Armstrong Children (WAGC). Fanelli had been met Carol Fanelli, founder of the non- searching for a fun and engaging way to profit organization We’re All God’s raise funds for the ministry. “When I See “A Touch Of Country” pg 2
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