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MARCH 2, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXX • NO 4
GVWA Announces Summer Camps, New Educator BY FRANCINE FULTON
Although the calendar says March, parents may already be seeking summertime activities for their children to enjoy. Among the programs being offering locally is Summer Nature Day Camp at Green Valleys Watershed Association (GVWA). Children ages 4 through 15 are
invited to explore natural science and the outdoors during camps that will be held on weekdays from Monday, June 20, through Friday, Aug. 12, with the exception of Monday, July 4. Each of the eight weeks of camp will have unique nature-based themes, including “Plants to Save the World,” “ Wild Survival” and “Water Wonders.” See Green Valleys pg 3
Board member Dr. Scott Horner (left) has announced that David Yamarick (right), pictured with his wife, Barbara (center), is the new pastor of Pine Swamp Church.
Pine Swamp Church is located on Route 345 in Elverson, minutes from Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.
Historic Church Reopens For Services, Names New Pastor fter being closed for nearly seven years with the exception of an annual Christmas Eve service, Pine Swamp Church, located along Route 345 in Warwick Township, is now open for Sunday services and has a new pastor, David Yamarick.
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Like others in the community, Yamarick frequently passed the historic church, built in 1894, and was curious about its history. “I saw the (church) from the road and I thought, ‘How beautiful a setting,’” said Yamarick. “I would sit in my car and pray and wonder what kind of ministry could go on here because I knew it was closed. I
Pine Swamp Church, built in 1894, includes its original curved pews and domed stained glass windows.
searched for a contact and … I got the phone number for the board president. I explained that I would love to serve here.” “(The church) closed because we did not have a pastor,” explained board member Dr. Scott Horner. “A dwindling membership and no pastor are not a good recipe for a church. We got a phone call from David, and he was interested in learning more about the church.” Yamarick, who has served in adult ministry for 25 years, was previously a chaplain at Chester County Prison and led services at CityGate men’s shelter in Coatesville. “We were looking for a church and a place to serve,” Yamarick said of himself and his wife, Barbara. “Board members looked after (the church while it was closed) and were praying for someone to show up on the scene. I gave my resume and had a conversation, and my first sermon was on Nov. 28, 2021. After that, I (officially started) on Jan. 2.” See Historic Church pg 7
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Youths will be able to explore the waterways that run through Welkinweir during summer camps being offered by the Green Valleys Watershed Association.
Local Churches To Offer Lenten Services Community members are invited to attend Wednesday evening Lenten services that are being presented by the Coventry/Warwick Ministerium. As part of the program, area churches are taking turns hosting worship with a different preacher every week beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 2. A Good Friday service on April 15 will complete the schedule. See Lenten Services pg 2
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