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Picnic Will Feature Faith and Fellowship
BY CAT SHANNON
Faith, fellowship and tasty food will be in the spotlight when Ruhl’s Church hosts its annual community picnic. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, at the church’s picnic grove, 2766 Newport Road, Manheim.
“Why do we hold the annual community picnic, you may ask? Well, it is a tradition. But it is also for fellowship and enjoyment,” shared Gail Ruhl, picnic planning committee member. “We believe our picnic offers an informal place to see our congregation in action, working and laughing together side by side.”
“Our church picnic grove has a nice, warm, relaxing atmosphere.”
As Gail explained, the picnic is a major undertaking for the church members.
“Preparations for the community picnic begin early in the week when members of our church gather together to ready the grove for visitors,” she said. “We make sure all is clean and in working order for the cooking to begin. Several days before the picnic, we cook and debone approximately 550 pounds of chicken. Starting very early on the day of the picnic, we begin mixing and cooking our traditional chicken corn soup fol lowing a recipe that has been used for generations.”
While the soup is cooking, she noted, volunteers are busy in the
kitchen slicing and cutting homemade desserts, dicing onions and peppers to top grilled sandwiches and preparing to dip ice cream. Takeout chicken corn soup, pies, cakes and other desserts will be available for purchase starting
“You may bring your own containers for soup, or you may buy it in prepackaged quart containers,”
Gail remarked. “The lunch menu includes soup, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, hot sausage sandwiches, homemade desserts, ice cream and beverages.”
Along with homemade food, the picnic provides a way for church members to connect with the wider community.
“Our church picnic grove has a nice, warm, relaxing atmosphere.
BY CAT SHANNON
In 2014, Mable and John Hershey saw a need in their community and felt called to act. They realized a personal care home on Cherry Street in Columbia faced closure, displacing its residents.
“Being the kind of people we are, we said, ‘Let’s see what we can do to maybe keep it open,’” Mable recalled. “We’re people that have a caring heart. We knew these 30 people living there would not have a home to live in if this had to close.”
For the next three years, the Hersheys began the arduous work of turning the home into a nonprofit organization and improving the site.
“Through many miracles of people giving us funds, we were able to make it a nonprofit and make improvements to the home,” Mable shared.
Neither Mable nor John had any experience running a nonprofit.
“We were farmers before this,” Mable said. They relied on their faith and help from friends, forming a board and soliciting donations for the project.
The residents were able to stay in the home during the process, and in June of 2017, Our Home of Hope was born.
The prior owner had chosen the name, hoping to create a nonprofit. “She had chosen that name because she believed for the people who come there, it is their home of hope,” Mable said.
Our Home of Hope can house up to 30 people, none of whom have the funds to enter a traditional personal care home.
“We take low-income, private-pay people who can afford the monthly charge,” Mable explained. “They have to be able to move around by themselves.
Ruhl’s Church members prepare chicken corn soup for the church’s community picnic.
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Occupational Therapy Practice Opens in Lancaster
Kidmunicate Pediatric Speech Therapy, located at 1725 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, has partnered with Heather Majtyka, OTR/L, to start an affiliate company called Kidnecting Potential. Kidnecting Potential, with offices in Wayne and Lancaster, began treating kids on June 30.
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Kidnecting Potential aims to be the leader in pediatric occupational therapy services in southeastern Pennsylvania. Heather Majtyka, OTR/L founder and president, is known for her individualized and neurodiversity-affirming approach. Kidnecting Potential supports children and families through specialized therapy designed to foster growth, connection and meaningful participation in daily routines, in relationships and in the broader community. Rather than aiming to “fix” behaviors or developmental patterns, the practice focuses on understanding how a child experiences the world and tailoring support to build regulation, confidence and functional
The Lancaster location offers families access to clinicians with advanced training in sensory integration, DIR/Floortime, motor planning and praxis and sound-based interventions such as Tomatis and Interactive Metronome. These tools are integrated to support self-regulation, attention, coordination and everyday participation that are always grounded in developmental readiness and relationship-based care.
Whether a child is navigating sensory or motor differences, transitions or regulation challenges, the goal is never to mold them into a preconceived idea of “typical.” It’s about supporting their access to the relationships, routines and experiences that matter most, whether that’s joining a game on the playground, making it through a family dinner or feeling confident in a classroom.
In addition to one-onone therapy, Kidnecting Potential offers therapeutic intensives, caregiver education and consultative support to help families carry over strategies into home and community settings. The new Lancaster clinic features a warm, sensory-rich environment that encourages exploration, emotional safety and joy in learning.
To learn more or schedule an evaluation, call 484367-7131 or visit www .kidnectingpotential.com.
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will meet on Thursday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area’s Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens. Jon Kauffman will present “Life in a Nest Box: American Kestrels and Barn Owls.”
Kauffman will provide an in-depth look of the breeding phenology of American kestrels and barn owls through live nestcam footage. Footage will include activities within the box before egg laying begins, parental role in incubation and brooding, and clues to help nestbox managers better understand the needs of parents and nestlings to successfully fledge.
Kauffman promotes conservation through citizen science projects such as Project NestWatch and the American kestrel and barn owl nestbox program at Penn State University’s Shaver’s Creek Environ -
mental Center. He has served as a hawk-watcher for Tussey Mountain Hawk Watch and has also traveled and worked with other organizations such as Cape May Bird Observatory and Intermountain Bird Observatory in Idaho.
The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 717-8563851 or 717-725-2717.
The LCBC will also offer a field trip to Conoy Wetlands Nature Preserve near Bainbridge on Saturday, July 12, starting at 7 a.m. The trip is free and open to the public, but participants must register by 6 p.m. on Friday, July 11, by contacting trip leader Sarah Gotwols at 717-9403804 or sarahann71880@ gmail.com.
For more information about the club, visit www.lancasterbirdclub .org, www.facebook .com/lancasterbirdclub, or www.instagram.com/ lancasterbirdclub.
Ephrata Cloister Sets Expanded Tours
Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will offer expanded site tours on Saturday, July 12, with tour times at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The tours will offer a deeper look into Ephrata Cloister’s Revolutionary War connection. Each tour will begin at the Visitor Center before guests divide into smaller groups to rotate through three themed sta-
tions: Ephrata Cloister as a military hospital during the winter of 1777-78; Revolutionary War myths and legends associated with the site; and a behind-the-scenes look at the Collections Storage Building, featuring rarely seen artifacts connected to Ephrata Cloister’s role in the Revolution.
The tours will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes and will involve extended walking, including uphill grassy paths. Each time slot will be limited to 40 participants. The event will be held rain or shine.
Tickets are available, with a discount for members of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. Advance registration and payment are required. To register, call 717-733-6600 or stop by the Visitor Center. For more information, visit www.ephrata cloister.org.
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We do their laundry, provide their food and dispense their medicines, but when we get a need beyond that, our administrator and caseworker help to find the person a more suitable place to live.”
Our Home of Hope offers supportive care to individuals with intellectual or mental health disabilities in a Christian environment. It serves those without the support of family or guardians, emphasizing dignity and compassion.
“Our Home of Hope has filled a ‘gray area’ between costly long-term care homes and traditional nursing homes,” said executive director Robin Gamby, who came on board with the organization earlier this year. “At a time when there is an obvious and growing need for care homes like ours, we are actually seeing them close.”
Prior to 2017, Our Home of Hope operated as a private care home, known as Cherry Street Guest Home. Mable now serves as president, with Gamby and a board that includes local business leaders.
“Our Home of Hope delivers an industry-standard level of support and care, as well as a fulfilling sense of camaraderie and purpose, making Our Home of Hope residents an asset to Columbia,” Mable said. “Our residents enjoy walking around town, shopping in local businesses and listening to Music in the Park.”
This past spring, Our Home of Hope signed up to Adopt-a-Block in Columbia Borough, and residents performed cleanups on the
200 block of Cherry Street, where the property is located, as well as the 100 block of North Second Street.
Volunteering in the community and participating in projects like the on-site garden provide a sense of purpose and opportunity for physical activity for the residents.
Although Our Home of Hope aims to provide a loving and safe space for residents, the nonprofit needs community support.
Our Home of Hope residents participate in an Adopt-a-Block program.
“We could use volunteers to come and help with cleaning or other needs we may have,” Mable shared.
“People could ‘adopt’ a resident. Many of our residents have no one who visits them, so if someone could come and visit with them, that would be wonderful.”
People or community organizations are also invited to bring programs to the residents as well, she said.
Through the Hersheys’ vast community connections, they have formed partnerships with a variety of people and organizations that help support Our Home of Hope. Kreider Farms donates milk, and a community member supplies 40 pounds of bananas weekly.
“We’re looking for someone to donate eggs,” Mable said.
Despite their best efforts, there is still a need for financial support to keep the home operating.
Currently, the home needs $4,500 annually to support a full house of residents, or $375 per month.
“If someone could make that monthly contribution or a one-time-a-year donation, these amounts would help us have the income to keep the home open,” Mable stated.
Our Home of Hope has been the beneficiary of a fall bingo event and participates in both the ExtraGive and Faithful Give, but major improvements are still needed at the site, and they will be costly.
The organization is working on securing a grant to pave the dirt-floor basement to use the space for storage, and on-site work on its wish list includes improvements to the front porch and installation of a slate pathway leading to the backyard.
To learn more about Our Home of Hope or to provide support, contact Gamby at ohohexecdir@gmail.com or 717-575-9032.
Ham Radio License Preparation Class Offered
The Southern Pennsylvania Amateur Radio Club (SPARC), 1715 Breneman Road, Manheim, will present a ham radio license preparation class.
The class will begin on Thursday, July 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and it will continue every Thursday for seven weeks. The upcoming class provides the knowledge and resources necessary to prepare for and pass the technician
license exam.
The instructors will be experienced SPARC members. Attendees will receive radio comprehensive coverage of the material for the technician class license exam; guidance on radio theory, regulations and operating practices; tips and resources to aid studying; and opportunities to connect with experienced ham radio operators, called Elmers, who can offer
LCW Posts Local Authors Event
Lancaster Christian Writers of Pennsylvania (LCW) will host a Local Authors Celebration Day at the Perella Schoolhouse at the Intercourse Public Library, 31 Center St., Intercourse, on Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Published members of LCW will be on-site for book lovers and other local authors to meet as they browse and purchase books signed by the authors. A selection of fiction genres will be available, including romantic and historical, as well as nonfiction and poetry.
Founded in 2007 by former Lancaster County resident Jeanette Windle, LCW welcomes writers from all denominations and levels of experience, whether published, on their way, or only beginning. LCW supports all genres, and its monthly meetings offer spiritual encouragement and
prayer, opportunity for manuscript critique, and networking with other writers, as well as workshops and guest authors. For more information, visit https://lancaster christianwriters.org/.
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There is no cost for the class. There is a fee to take the exam upon completion of the course, as well as an FCC application fee for those who pass the test.
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MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
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We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
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The Lancaster County Conservation District (LCCD) will host a photography contest to celebrate the conservation district’s 75th anniversary of conserving Lancaster County’s natural resources. Photo submissions will be accepted until Thursday, July 31.
Youth and adult photographers are encouraged to share the images that best represent the beauty and uniqueness that Lancaster County has to offer in the following categories: agricultural/farming best management practices, such as contour fields, streambank fencing, manure storage, no-till planted fields, stable stream cattle crossing, field terraces, or prescribed grazing; watershed, riparian buffer, or water quality best management practices streamside; outdoor recreation; and miscellaneous, which may include wildlife or Lancaster County culture
and lifestyle.
The photo contest will have a youth category for those ages 10 to 17 and an adult category for people age 18 and older.
All photo entries will be displayed, and the winners will be recognized at the conservation district’s 75th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, Sept. 25. There will also be a total of five awards given - first place in each of the above categories and a Best in Show. First-place winners will receive a ribbon and an LCCD field bag. The Best in Show winner will receive a ticket to the gala. All winners will also have their photos included in an LCCD publication.
Full contest rules and entry forms can be found at www .lancasterconservation .org/75th-anniversary/.
For more information, contact Sallie Gregory or Noelle Cudney by calling the Lancaster County Conservation District at 717-299-5361, ext. 5.
Add to that a variety of
friends and family, and you get a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors and each other,” Gail stated. “Children may play on the playground, and folks may choose to eat outside at picnic tables under the trees or inside the pavilion.”
Beyond the community picnic, Ruhl’s Church uses the site to hold worship services in the summer.
“Grove services will be held every Sunday evening starting at 7 p.m.,”
Gail said. “Every evening of grove service starts off with a hymn sing and includes inspiring Biblebased messages that feed the soul. After each service attendees may enjoy a dish of hand-dipped ice cream and conversation.”
Grove service speakers
will be Seth Achey on July 13, the Rev. Rob Timlin on July 20, the Rev. Joe Dipalo on July 27, the Rev. Rick Rimert on Aug. 3, the Rev. Roger Kresge on Aug. 10 and Rob Timlin Jr. on Aug. 17. Ruhl’s Church will also host vacation Bible school (VBS) again this summer at the church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim. It will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 28, through Thursday, July 31. The theme is “Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World.” Children age 4 through fourth grade are invited to attend, and reservations may be made by calling 717-824-5050.
For more information about the community picnic, grove services or VBS, call the church office at 717665-3400 or visit https:// ruhlschurch.org.
LBC Announces New Housing at Calvary Homes
Lancaster Bible College (LBC) and Calvary Homes have partnered to create Charger Hall @Calvary, a Christ-centered student housing initiative that blends Christian community, independent living, and intergenerational connection.
The former Bausman Healthcare Center on the Calvary Homes campus has been transformed into secure, independent housing for LBC students. Launching as a pilot program for the 2025-26 academic year, this living opportunity will allow LBC juniors, seniors, and graduate students to choose a residential experience that fosters biblical values, mentorship, and service while engaging with senior adults in a meaningful way and maintaining the freedom and responsibility of off-campus housing.
The new housing will provide students with unique opportunities to serve and engage within the community. As part of the partnership, students will be encouraged to make connections with Calvary Homes residents in spaces such as the café, fitness, and pickleball areas. Additionally, a team comprising representatives from both LBC and Calvary Homes will be exploring opportunities for life-on-life connection.
Mural Project Allows Heart Artists To Express Who They Are
BY JEFF FALK
A mural is a massive painting or picture portraying a scene or depicting an idea. It typically adorns a large inside wall or the outside of a building.
For artists, a mural is a creative outlet, self-expression, its own art form. For Heart Artists, a mural can be therapeutic, represent inclusivity and become an avenue for connecting with a community.
“I think (murals) are different for everyone,” said Trisha Goldsborough, Friendship Community’s marketing coordinator.
“The (Heart) Artists get to see their work displayed on such a public place. It makes them feel like a big-time artist. Just the community involvement was a positive, getting them out there and meeting other people. It gets them publicity for their art and expands their portfolios.”
Recently, a mural created by Friendship Community’s Heart Artists - local individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism - was hung on an outside wall of the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s gift shop in Manheim Township. The mural was designed and painted to commemorate Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum’s 100th anniversary.
The bright, colorful mural was officially unveiled during a mural reveal ceremony on May 23. The community mural is designed to be a permanent feature at Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum.
“Art is a way for everyone to communicate without speaking,” said Goldsborough. “We have a lot of artists who are nonverbal or have trouble communicating (verbally), and this gives them a way to talk. It’s also expressing yourself. Everyone wants to be heard.”
The 8-by-13-foot mural was designed and painted on portable, lightweight parachute material at the Friendship Community’s main office studio at 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz, before being transported to Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum. The mural took about a week to
complete.
“There are a lot of colors and animals,” said Goldsborough. “It makes you happy to look at it. It’s supposed to give you the vibe of the Lititz area and the community we live in.”
“Local muralist Katie (Trainer) worked with us,” Goldsborough continued.
“She made an outline on a small piece of paper, and then we went through each step. She traced everything out, and then the Heart Artists painted. The colors were their choices, but they had a general design to follow.”
More than 20 Heart Artists from all over Lancaster County contributed to the community mural.
“They’re really talented individuals who bring out so much joy through their art,” said Goldsborough.
“You get that by looking at the mural. Each and every
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one of them always has a positive attitude. When you look at the mural, you can see how much joy they bring.”
“For me, my favorite part of the project was meeting people and working with the artists,” she added. “It’s been so rewarding. When we say Friendship Community, it’s true. We’re friends, and we’re a community.”
Founded in 1972, Friendship Community also operates a studio and gallery for Heart Artists at 118 N. Water St., Lancaster. Currently, Friendship Community serves nearly 140 local individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism through its art studios, residential services, day programs and employment support.
“The fact that it’s been going so long shows there’s a need for our services,”
Heart Artists Emily Hoy (left) and Taylor Seppi work on the Landis Valley community mural at the Friendship Community studio on East Oregon Road.
Local muralist Katie Trainer approves the Landis Valley community mural.
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Youth Alive Conference Planned
The Youth Alive Conference will be held on Thursday to Saturday, July 17 to 19, at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster, with a mission to uplift and empower the next generation. The event will feature speakers; life-skills and empowerment workshops; worship; a youth pool party; a live talent show; youth and adult door prizes; and a vendor marketplace featuring local creatives, including the youngest entrepreneur, 5-year-old Bella Durham, author of a children’s book and coloring book. The conference’s theme is “Unshackled.”
The conference is open to the public and is for young people, as well as parents, mentors, teachers, churches, business leaders, and neighbors. For more information or to register, visit www.live-chosen.org/ youth-alive-conference or email info@live-chosen.org.
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said Goldsborough. “Every single year we’re growing. There aren’t too many organizations out there that do what we do. We’ve just evolved and gained support.”
“We’re trying to be a safe space,” continued Goldsborough. “We’re trying to cultivate capabilities of individuals. We’re giving people independence and showcasing their abilities. We want everyone to have a way to be seen in the world. We want people to feel that they’re a part of their community.”
For additional information, go to www.friendship community.net.
Accordion Group To Meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, July 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville. For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.