Lampeter-Strasburg
AUGUST
Wesley UMC Will Bless Your Pets
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Wesley United Methodist Church firmly believes that we are all God’s creatures.
Wesley will hold its first Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the parking lot behind the building, which is located at 40 W. Main St., Strasburg.
It will be an informal process with the parking lot set up as a drive-through for pets and their owners to receive a blessing. “Come as you are,” Wesley UMC associate pastor Eddie Adams-Santiago said.
“Someone suggested that people could bring their dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, rabbits, birds and they could drive through, and we could have a moment where we’d bless the animal. And equally important, ask if the owner has any prayer requests, as well,” Wesley UMC lead pastor Bob Garvey said.
BY ANN MEAD ASH
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Members of the Lampeter-Strasburg (L-S) middle school band and high school marching band worked on fine-tuning for the fall during a camp July 28 through Aug. 1.
It was a hectic week for high school band director Larry Royer, who worked with the middle-schoolers in the mornings and the older students in the afternoons.
Royer had lots of help. Heather Ceresini, the Hans Herr Elementary School fourth and fifth grades band director, was instrumental in the mornings. “Heather helps me organize this camp, which is more than half of the work,” Royer said.
Juliana Fieldsa lives in Pequea Valley School District, and Madeleine Cousin lives in Lampeter-Strasburg. Although the girls attend different schools, they have a lot in common. Both are members of Girl Scout Troop 71264, which meets at Lampeter United Methodist Church. Both have mothers who are troop leaders, and, probably most importantly, both really like cats. Their shared appreciation for felines figured heavily in the friends - both rising eighth-graders who are at Cadette level, which is sixth through eighth grades in Scouting - choosing to work together on a project that aids cats. The pair chose to work with the Humane Pennsylvania Betsy & Ted Lewin Adoption Center for Cats and Critters, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. The girls began working on the project, which provides cat kits for new owners, including a feeding bowl, crocheted toy, sewn toy, treats, and nail clippers, in early July. They are also creating tied blanket cat beds made from plush cat-themed materials for the animals while they live at the shelter.
The Silver Award is the highest award available to Cadette Girl Scouts. “You have to do a Journey first, which involves three badges,” noted Juliana. Groups of up to three girls can work together toward earning their Silver Awards.
“You get to go with a topic you like a lot or feel inclined to work on,” explained Madeleine, who noted the girls have been friends for a while. “We went through a list of topics, and we found we
In front of Wesley UMC are (front, from left) Pastor Bob Garvey; his dog, Coop; associate pastor Eddie Adams-Santiago; (back) Evan Willcox; Kay Graybill; and Mallory Schlee. Photo by George Deibel
Lampeter-Strasburg band director Larry Royer (left), guest instructor Andrew Hitz (middle), and assistant band director Ben Pontz. Photo by George Deibel
BY JEFF FALK
Knowledge is empowering and emboldening. Information can open minds and lead to understanding that produces empathy and curiosity.
Some people who come to know reptiles come to love them. Those people have given reptiles a chance.
“Imagine if someone told you there’s this magical, mysterious world that’s existed all of your life,” said Jesse Rothacker, a 2000 graduate of Warwick High School, a herpetologist and the president of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. “That’s the reptile world, and it does exist. It’s a very complex world. Maybe if you hear that, you think, ‘I wonder if I can learn a little bit about it and see what all the excitement is about.’ That’s when you fall in love with these animals.”
Rothacker operates Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary from his home in Rapho Township. The organization includes a rescue/ adoption program and provides the foundation for Rothacker’s engaging, entertaining and educational reptile shows.
“Half of what everyone knows about reptiles is not true,” said Rothacker. “Everyone thinks every snake is a copperhead. Once you understand that they’re not, you can learn new things about reptiles. If you can get past the fear, then you can unlock the fascination.”
Rothacker stages more than 300 45-minute reptile shows each year, both public showings and private performances. He teaches audiences about his forgotten friends at community events, churches, schools, libraries, festivals, corporate events, camps and birthday parties, all over Lancaster County and surrounding counties, most recently at venues in Manheim Township, Leola, Lititz, Adamstown, New Holland, Bowmansville, Lebanon and Myerstown.
“I’m a little bit of a performer. Some people call me a reptile comedian,” said Rothacker. “We want people to have fun. Folks have a chance to pet a reptile or touch a snake. You’re going
to get a chance to meet the friendliest reptiles you’ve ever seen. I’m playing with the audience. I’m joking with them. If you’re thinking you’re going to sit still, we’re probably not going to allow that. We want to pull the audience’s energy into the room.”
Of the nearly 100 reptiles currently residing at Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, about half of them are available for adoption. There are requirements and an application process involved with adopting reptiles, but the facility is not open to visits from the public.
“If I know there are reptiles out there who people want to give up, I’ll rescue them,” said Rothacker. “Owners pass away. We definitely do adoptions, but we’ll also help network. We can’t say yes to all requests, but we can connect those trying to find reptiles new homes and those who are willing to adopt. Adoption used to be most of what we did, and we still do it, but the education side has taken on a bigger role.”
There are more than 11,000 species of reptiles in the world. Reptiles are broken down into four major categories: snakes and lizards; turtles and tortoises; crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials; and tuataras.
“Biologically, (humans are) warm-blooded, and reptiles are cold-blooded,” said Rothacker. “We have live births, and most of them lay eggs. We all need places to live, and we all need the right foods to be healthy. We think of snakes as being solitary, but they live on top of each other, and that’s typical. Understanding some of those relationships is fun to explore.”
Rothacker started Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary in Lititz before moving the operation to Rapho Township in 2004. But Rothacker’s love of reptiles can be traced to a curious childhood.
“You could say that the reptiles picked me,” said Rothacker. “Ever since I was a little kid, I was drawn to them. I have memories of catching turtles and petting snakes as a teenager. When
I got into the reptile world, I realized there are a lot of people who are in it for the short term. Once I had one pet snake, I realized it was
so much fun that I wanted more of them.”
For additional information, go to www.forgotten friend.org.
Jesse Rothacker shares a snake with one of the participants at his outreach show.
Girl Scouts
both love shelters, and we both love cats,” Madeleine stated. “(We thought) ‘So why don’t we do a project involving the local shelter?’”
Juliana explained that after coming up with the idea for the kits, the girls talked to the Humane League about the project. “They liked it,” she reported.
Madeleine said that planning and working on the project has been a good way to use their spare time this summer. “We like to make toys, so we thought, ‘Why not make a whole care kit with treats and stuff for new owners?’”
The girls began working on the project with a goal of making 20 kits, but they now have more than 30, and they are hoping to complete at least 40 by the end of August. Kits can be sponsored for a nominal fee, and readers who are interested in helping may email gshpatroop71264@gmail.com.
The girls may purchase supplies for the shelter with any additional funds
that are left when the kits are completed.
The troop is located in Hans Herr Service Unit 716, which is part of the Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA Council. Christy Fieldsa and Katrina Cousin lead the troop. Christy explained that once the project is complete, the girls will finish online paperwork, which will be submitted to the council. “Turnaround for approval takes about a week,” she said.
Both girls have enjoyed working on the project.
Madeleine stated that her favorite part has been helping the cats. Juliana agreed, adding that visiting the cats and making sure they have plenty of toys were among the best parts.
Overall, Scouting has been a fun and enriching experience for Madeleine and Juliana. “I have been enjoying Scouts for a while,” noted Madeleine, who has been taking part in the Girl Scout program
since kindergarten. “I like all the projects we do and the badges we earn.” Juliana added that the program has taught her about a number of different areas, and Madeleine echoed her thoughts. “We have learned about subjects from money management to archery,” she said, noting that some topics were helpful in completing the Silver Award project, and others were important for completely different reasons.
Kids Cookie Break Fest Planned
WJTL will host the Kids Cookie Break Fest on Saturday, Aug. 23, at The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Road, Manheim. Identical programs will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will feature two outdoor stages with performances by Phredd, First Capital Drumline, Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary, Erick Hershey’s Country Conjuring Magic, The Music Podcast for Kids, Marian and Friends,
Cissy and The Man, The DKers, and This Way Up.
Activities will include bounce houses, covered wagon rides, Spooky Nook Gymnastics, Snapology fun, barrel train rides, chalk art, interactive vendor tents, carnival games, and food trucks. Attendees are asked to bring pantry items or condiments to donate to Water Street Mission. A list of needed items can be viewed at www.the junctioncenter.com/kids
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The event is free of charge, but tickets are required. To reserve tickets, visit the aforementioned website. When reserving tickets, attendees will also have the option to purchase a boxed meal, which will include a Chick-fil-A sandwich, Herr’s chips, applesauce, a drink, and a Chick-fil-A cookie. Boxed meals will not be available for purchase at the event.
Being able to choose to work with cats for this project obviously topped the list for both girls. “We are super cat lovers,” Madeleine pointed out. “We want to see them all get adopted.”
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“We spend more time organizing it than we do actually with the kids, and she’s an enormous help with that.”
Assistant high school marching band director Ben Pontz returned to town for the camp. A lawyer, he lives in Michigan where he works for a federal judge. Pontz, the L-S valedictorian in 2016, attended Gettysburg College where he was the drum major of the marching band, and he graduated from Harvard Law School in the spring of 2024. Pontz has been a member of the L-S marching band staff since 2017.
Pontz writes the drill for the marching band unit. “The drill is how (the musicians) move around the field during the show,” he explained. “There’s software, and you have to put a dot down for every person, for every count of the show. It’s a seven-and-a-half or eight-minute program, and so you write a bunch of different formations, and you have to see how they move from point A to point B to C and D and so on. That’s how I choreograph all that
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movement.”
He estimates it takes 100 hours to write the drill for an eight-minute show. Throughout the year, Pontz participates in staff meetings via Zoom and watches videos of performances.
“I think that the marching band and the music program in general at L-S was a big part of my experience in high school,” Pontz said. “Larry Royer was my band director starting in fourth grade, and so we’ve been working together for 16 or 17 years, so I do it to be with him and work with the kids and give back to the program. And it’s a good time, too. It’s a sharp break from everything else I do.”
Royer said, “Ben is invaluable. He makes the camp work for us, especially the high school. He sets the schedule. He writes the drill. His responsibility is to get that whole thing up and running, and his support is really what makes it happen.”
The L-S high school marching band will perform a show called Rosa del Fuego at Pioneers football games and at four exhibitions. “It’s three movements of Latin music, which is something we haven’t done in many years,” Pontz said. “We have a strong brass section and a strong color guard in particular this year, so we felt this was a year we could pull the trigger on that. And the
kids are taking it in really well so far.”
Royer added, “It’s great to see each year that when one class leaves, and you think, ‘Oh my goodness, what are we going to be without them?’ But every year, other students step up, and they fill in those leadership roles. We knew that we had strong players in every section, and we wanted to take advantage of it.”
During the festivals, judges provide commentary and feedback but don’t give a numerical score. L-S will perform at Manheim Township on Saturday, Sept. 20; at Owen J. Roberts on Saturday, Oct. 4; at home on Saturday, Oct. 18; and at Ephrata on Saturday, Oct. 25.
L-S middle school and high school musicians welcomed a guest instructor on July 31. Andrew Hitz, who has taught at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and at the Royal Academy of Music in London, made his first visit to L-S.
“He does a lot of these sorts of clinics around the country,” Royer said. “It’s one of those things where the whole air in making sound is the most important thing. It’s something I just kind of glaze over a little bit, but we’ve wanted it to hit home this year.”
Andrew, who was one of Pontz’s instructors at Gettysburg, estimates he has been to nearly 2,000
band rooms. L-S secured a grant from Jupiter Band Instruments to help offset the cost of Andrew’s visit. Andrew’s wife, Tiffany, is a middle school band director who has worked as a guest conductor all over the country, so he easily relates to the younger students. “It’s interesting that in middle school and high school and college it’s all the same in terms of the knowledge, and it’s also all the same that you have to deliver that knowledge with enthusiasm,” he said. “That’s what gets kids to buy in. A great teacher teaches the students that are in front of them. You just read the room, and the material is what the material is, but how you put it, when you put it, all of that stuff is just kind of dependent on each and every unique situation.”
Andrew was impressed by what he witnessed at L-S. “It’s been fantastic,” he said. “I have literally never been on a wider stage in any school, anywhere. It’s wonderful, and the auditorium is beautiful. It’s really great to see a community that’s so clearly supports the arts. ... I think that a community, a society that values the arts is a healthy community, and it’s clear that you know that this place does with the facilities that I’m looking at, and the incredible educators. The kids here are very lucky.”
EMU Sets Drone Pilot Training Program
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) will offer a hands-on drone pilot training program designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
The in-person course will cover FAA regulations, airspace navigation, weather effects, drone loading and
performance, and communication with air traffic control. Students will also learn how to read aeronautical maps and understand aviation guidelines.
The program will be led by John Sibole, a local aviation professional with over 50 years of experience, including service as an FAA inspector.
Classes will take place at
EMU’s Lancaster campus, located in the Listrak Building at 100 W. Millport Road, Lititz, on Wednesdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 3, and Sept. 10. Participants must attend all sessions.
There is a fee, and space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.emu.edu/ lancaster/events or call 717-690-8600.
Members of the Lampeter-Strasburg middle school band
LASN Sets Meeting
Lancaster Area Sewing Network (LASN) will present “Creative Mending” by Laura Tanzer on Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Friends Meeting House, 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster.
The hourlong presentation will explore sustainability through the use of creative mending. Tanzer will discuss creative ways to mend and extend the life of a garment.
Tanzer is a sustainability artisan, textile artist, clothing engineer, entrepreneur, and educator. She works with textiles, sculpting wearable art for the body. She uses remnants, vintage and deadstock, choosing
only natural fiber materials. Her skills include illustration, patternmaking and grading, draping, tailoring, and other advanced hand and machine sewing techniques. She also prints her art photographs on textiles using a digital print process. She is an instructor in fiber arts and patternmaking at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and at the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. In August of 2024, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen awarded her the honor of Master Artisan. There is a fee for nonmembers, which may be paid by cash or check. Guests may register on arrival.
LASN’s 2025 theme is “Sustainability,” with all monthly meetings touching on an aspect of the topic.
LASN is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of most months, with Zoom meetings held during the winter. Retreats, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews@gmail.com.
Touchstone Foundation Expands Youth Programming
Touchstone Foundation has announced the expansion of its mental health mentorship programming. The summer Rise Above program will be offered as a new afterschool program or student club for Lancaster County high school students during the school year, expanding pathways for students to become youth mental health advocates.
The Rise Above program connects Lancaster County high school students with trusted adult mentors, including mental health professionals, teaching artists, and local leaders. The program aims to foster safe spaces for students to explore their identity, strengthen coping skills, and gain confidence through community, creativity, and conversation.
With grant funding from the Lancaster County Community Foundation’s Next Generation Grant, the Touchstone Foundation has developed a new curriculum for Rise Above after-school programs. The curriculum is built around three key modules: discovering
yourself, interacting with others, and looking to the future. Students will participate in guided sessions on sound healing, poetry, journaling, racial equity, safe teen dating, and more.
In response to a need for youth mentorship, Touchstone Foundation is funding additional mentorship and youth wellness partnerships with organizations including City Limits Foundation Grant, Welcoming Connections, YWCA Lancaster, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA, The Hood Hippie Love Yourself, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Community Wellness, Community Services Group, Bench Mark Program, 415 East Recording, and Soliman Photography & Videography. Touchstone Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has focused on elevating the mental well-being of youths and children in Lancaster County for 25 years. For more information, visit https://touchstone found.org.
Tips To Help Students Adjust to a New School
Students typically attend multiple schools over the course of their academic careers. Preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school are all normal pit stops on students’ academic journeys.
Moving to a new school can pose a challenge for students. Whether they are beginning a new school at the start of a school year or switching schools midyear, the transition may be marked by a variety of emotions. The following tips can help students adjust to a new school.
Discuss stress and uncertainty with kids. Parents can be honest with children and note that not every scenario is simple. Uncertainty is a part of life, and feelings that arise because of it can be acknowledged. Parents can demonstrate that it’s OK to feel stressed about the uncertainty of a new school and unsettled about changes that are coming, but everyone will work together as a family to help ease the transition.
Familiarize oneself with the new school. Learning about and touring a new school can assuage a lot of the fears a student
may have. School campus tours and opportunities to shadow students can help them feel more comfortable on the first day.
Connect with other students. If possible, students should try to meet up with some of their peers. Some schools host meet-and-greet events where incoming students can hang out with others in a friendly environment. Seeing one or two familiar faces the first day of school can help students who are apprehensive. Focus on what can be controlled. Adults can help students feel more positive about a new school by focusing their attention on what they can control. Gathering familiar supplies, setting up a schedule, or enrolling in a favorite subject or extracurricular activity are some ways students can exert control to boost their confidence.
Work with the teacher. Parents can meet with a student’s teacher or teachers about what they can do to foster a smooth transition, particularly if their child is coming into
Investing in Women’s Futures
BY CAT SHANNON
Callie Tomblin’s title may be program coordinator for Second Grace, but she’s actually an investment adviser. She’s helping her clients invest in themselves.
“I really believe in the social capital theory, where if people don’t have resources that many of us take for granted, they are kind of behind,” she said. “A lot of the women in our program are in that situation.”
Second Grace pairs young single mothers - “Graces”with trained advocates called “Sages.” Each Sage helps a Grace navigate life, whether that’s providing transportation to appointments or getting a Grace connected to community services like food banks or GED classes. Sages might also just spend time with their Grace in a positive way, socializing and offering connection.
There are currently eight women in the Second Grace program, which focuses on women between the ages of 18 and 25, although the organization will accept Graces outside of that age range depending on the circumstances.
Tomblin, who is pursuing a master’s degree in social work, said the program coordinator position appealed to her because she wants to make a difference.
She came on board in May, and she’s excited about the goals she’s set for herself.
“Because we’re a nonprofit, there is so much we want to achieve, but it’s not always easy,” she shared. “My main goal right now is to get the program a vehicle, because over half of our girls don’t have transportation. Maybe we can teach the girls how to drive and also try to get vehicles for these girls. Not having reliable transportation is a struggle in Lancaster. It’s difficult for these girls to get to jobs or child care without transportation.”
Tomblin’s role also includes applying for grants, which she is currently in the midst of doing as she looks for a donated vehicle.
“This program isn’t like anything I have ever seen before, and I think it’s a program that’s really needed,” said Tomblin, noting that many of the women in the
program are completely on their own. “I was telling someone the other day, ‘If I ended up homeless tomorrow, I would have 10 people who would take me in, but these girls don’t have that.’ They don’t have that support system.”
She compared Second Grace to programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters for the social supports it provides.
“Many of these women are just now entering adult life and the workforce, and they don’t have any help or resources,” she said. “We call them ‘at risk’ because they’re just surviving and trying to get through.”
She’s eager to work alongside the women as they find stability.
“We’re trying to help them with mentorship and anything we can help them with,” she said. “This is not a one-size-fits-all program. We want to ask each person, ‘What do you specifically need?’ and then we try to help them as much as we can.”
Second Grace began in 2021 when founder Candace Abel was moved to start the organization after volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and noting that support was lacking for young mothers in the program.
“She saw this need, and she believes in this program,” Tomblin said. “She’s the reason this program is so amazing.” Abel founded the program in Mount Joy, but it currently operates out of Community Place on Washington, 105 E. Washington St., Elizabethtown. It serves women throughout Lancaster County.
Many of the Sages in the program have had personal experiences that help them connect with their Grace.
“A lot of the mentors involved with us have said things like, ‘I had a baby at 17, and I would have loved to have a program like this when I was that age,’” Tomblin remarked.
The organization is always looking for women to serve as mentors or help in any capacity as a volunteer.
“We definitely need Sages, but if someone doesn’t want to be a mentor or they think that’s too much on their plate, we are looking for people who want to drive or provide child care at our meetings, or if someone is an expert on something, we’d love to have them come in and talk to the girls,” said Tomblin.
Women who are interested in becoming Sages may sign up for a training to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27. The comprehensive program will provide background on expectations and responsibilities of the Sages. After the training, Sages are expected to set aside six to 10 hours a month to meet with their Grace.
“That can look like texting every week, phone calls, getting together to fill out a resume,” Tomblin said. “It can look like a lot of different areas of contact.”
She noted that the program is never lacking for Graces, so the need for mentors is great.
“We really need volunteers,” she said. “This program can help so many people out, and it doesn’t take a lot to make a difference in a Grace’s life.”
For more information on volunteering or details on the upcoming training, visit https://secondgrace .org/mentor, call 717-4350207 or email Tomblin at Callie.secondgrace@ gmail.com.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683 Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastor: Jake Farnham. For more info, call 717-872-6755.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG : 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:30 am & 10:30 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with the 6pm, 9:15 & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Sun. & Wed. 6:30 pm. Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net
HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH: IndependentBible Believing. Meeting at 211 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA. Weekly Worship on Sundays at 11 am. Also meeting Wednesdays at 7 pm for weekly Bible Study & Kids Club. Phone: 717-983-8755. Visit us online at: www.hopeforstrasburg.com
LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page. Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.
REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:307:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717806-5812.
THE WAKEFIELD VINEYARD: 2292 Robert Fulton Hwy., Peach Bottom. Senior Pastors Mark & Pam Couch Join us on Sundays @ 10:15 AM For more info, call 717-955-0173.
WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Zachary C. Wooten. For more information: 717464-3462 or office@wsucc.com
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Visitors may also bring a photograph of their pet so the animal can be blessed, and children are invited to bring their stuffed animals.
Wesley UMC and West Willow UMC will be collecting supplies and cash donations for cats and dogs in shelters. The churches are seeking toys, treats,
catnip, paper towels, blankets, towels, bleach, glass cleaner, storage bags, and clumping litter.
“We focus on a mission of the month where we’re looking at how we can bless different parts of our community,” said Garvey. “One of the ideas for mission of the month was to support the Humane League of Lancaster County, so that was the tie-in. Pets are a very important part of people’s lives, and so supporting their welfare and their care certainly falls under the area of ministry. It’s twofold. One, how can we be a blessing to people and literally pray over their animals? And then two, as an outreach.”
The Blessing of the Animals will also serve as a way to introduce people to Wesley UMC. “There might be people who don’t go to church, who are wary of church and might be a little bit intimidated,” Garvey said. “We thought this was a very easy outreach that people might say, ‘I don’t know if I’m quite ready to go to church with those folks yet, but I’ll bring my pet by in a parking lot and get it blessed.’ It’s kind of like a very easy outreach to folks that might be interested in church but aren’t quite ready to step into it.”
Adams-Santiago added,
“First and foremost, I think it puts people in a place of community. There are going to be other animals and pets here. Who doesn’t want to be surrounded by other animals and pets? It’s a great way to get to meet other dog owners and cat owners. Outside of the blessing itself, there’s going to be people packed out in that parking lot who then get to communicate and connect with each other and kind of really be a part of something bigger than themselves in Strasburg. I think it’s just a very unique thing, and it is providing a different flavor of ministry.”
Garvey noted that from a practical point of view, it can benefit the entire church community when members feel comfortable enough to share a prayer request. “If a parent has dementia, and someone is really worried about it and doesn’t know what to do, we can certainly pray over them and ask for God’s presence,” he said. “Oftentimes, there will be somebody in the congregation who says, ‘I went through that. Let me walk alongside you. Let me tell you what I learned from that experience.’ I could see
somebody bringing their pet in and say, ‘My dog is sick and somebody’s saying, ‘Hey, I had the exact same thing. We have this vet who specializes in that problem.’”
“I think we can’t doubt God on the fact that He could do something so little to create lifelong transformation in someone’s life,” said Adams-Santiago. “Maybe that breaks down some walls that of resistance to joining church community. And they’re like, ‘Hey, maybe these people aren’t so bad. They like dogs.’ We want to care for people in the ways that they need their needs met. Meet them where they’re at because what did Jesus do? He met people where they’re at and said, ‘If you care about this, I care about this.’”
Kay Graybill, who heads Wesley UMC’s mission of the month program, said, “Some people experience spirituality through their pets and encounters with God’s creatures. The bond between a person and their pet is very special and full of love. We can celebrate that with a pet blessing. It often invokes spiritual guidance to wish animals good health, happiness, and protection.”
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Native Tree and Shrub Sale Posted
The Penn State Master Watershed Steward Program will hold its sixth annual native tree and shrub sale through Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. The sale will feature a limited supply of 23 varieties of native trees and shrubs.
Buyers will select one of the curbside pickup locations across the state where plants may be collected in September and October. All items must be preordered; plants will not be available for purchase at pickup sites.
Local pickup locations and times include the Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, on Friday, Oct. 3, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and the Lebanon County Penn State Extension building, 2120 Cornwall Road, Lebanon, on Saturday, Sept. 27,
from 9 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will support Master Watershed Steward activities in the buyer’s region.
For people who need information on how to properly plant and maintain their new tree or shrub, a Proper Native Tree Planting for Long-Term Success webinar will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The webinar is free for customers who have purchased a plant, and there is a small fee for non-customers.
To register, visit www .extension.psu.edu/proper -native-tree-planting-for -long-term-success.
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Knaub To Retire From Choices Healthcare
Choices Healthcare, the parent organization of Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, has announced that its president and CEO, Steve Knaub, will retire on Wednesday, Dec. 31, after more than 27 years of service. Knaub steered the organization through significant achievements and growth and fostered relationships with health care partners and the community.
Knaub’s career with Hospice & Community Care began in 1998 when he joined as vice president, chief financial officer. He became the chief operating officer in 2002 and the president and CEO in 2011. Under his guidance, the organization evolved into Choices Healthcare in 2024 and now serves thousands of patients and families across central Pennsylvania.
Knaub led several initiatives, including the expansion of the Essa Flory Center in Lancaster, the opening of the Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center and the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss in Mount Joy, and the expansion into York County in 2012. He was also instrumental in the affiliation between Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central Pennsylvania,
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Knaub, a graduate of Shippensburg University with a degree in business administration, began his professional journey in public accounting before dedicating his career to nonprofit health care.
The board of directors is conducting a national search for Knaub’s successor, aiming to ensure a smooth transition and continued momentum for Choices Healthcare.
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The Malta Band of Lancaster will present a free concert to the public on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA, 800 Village Road, Lampeter.
This year is the 113th year the band has been in existence, providing musical entertainment to the Lancaster area. The concert band consists of 45 to 50 musicians who get together because of their love of music and playing for the public.
The concert will consist of a wide variety of musical styles and pieces for the audience to enjoy such as “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “Poet and Peasant Overture” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”
Attendees should bring a blanket or a lawn chair for seating. In the case of rain, the event will take place at Lampeter United Methodist Church, 1101 Village Road, Lancaster.
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the school in the middle of the school year.
Show an interest in the school. Parents should be active participants in their children’s education, which means attending school functions that celebrate students and joining parent-teacher organizations. Asking about new courses or extracurricular activities also can help students, who may begin to mirror the enthusiasm their parents are showing.
Adjusting to a new school takes some time, but it is not an insurmountable task.
Malta Band of Lancaster Plans Concert Ranck Earns Degree
Danae Ranck of Ronks graduated from the University of Arkansas during the spring commencement ceremonies.
Ranck earned a Bachelor of Science in human environmental science.