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MARCH 4, 2020

IN THIS ISSUE: CHILDREN’S NATURE CLASSES PLANNED page 5

SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954

VOL XXVIII • NO 7

TURKEY SUPPER

Caernarvon Fire Company, 2145 Main St., Narvon, will host a turkey supper on Saturday, March 21. The family-style dinner will begin at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend. There is a cost for each meal. Takeout meals will also be sold.

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FLEA MARKET

St. Peter United Church of Christ, 1920 Ridge Road (Route 23), Knauertown, will hold an indoor flea market on Saturday, March 14, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is limited table availability inside Detterline Hall for a nominal fee. Breakfast and lunch will be served. For more information, call 610-469-9690 or visit www.stpeterucc.org.

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Conestoga Christian School To Present Founders Dinner By Francine Fulton

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Boy Scout Troop 116 will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Hibernia United Methodist Church, 220 Hibernia Road, Coatesville. Breakfast will include pancakes and sausage, as well as orange juice, coffee or tea. Tickets will be available at the door. Children age 4 and under may eat for free. Takeouts will be available. OPEN HOUSE

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The a cappella choir from Conestoga Christian School will perform at the school’s Founders Dinner on March 27 at the Shady Maple banquet facility. The group includes (front, from left) Kadyn Young, Lydia Constable, (back) Zach Wilson, Zoey Bittner, Jane Lambert, Aidan Stratton, Charlie Hill and Aaron Shirk.

Conestoga Christian School (CCS) will present its sixth annual Founders Dinner on Friday, March 27, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Shady Maple banquet facility, 120 Toddy Drive, East Earl. In addition to dinner and testimonies about the school by alumni and patrons, the fundraiser will feature a talk by Dr. Peter Teague, president emeritus of Lancaster Bible College (LBC), who will present “The Impact of Christian Education on Communities.” Teague was appointed president of LBC, Capital Seminary and Graduate School in 1999. He was named president emeritus, LBC ambassador and a distinguished faculty member as of Feb. 1. Teague is a frequent speaker at the Association of Biblical Higher Education Convention and the Christian Education Convention, as well as at local churches

and community events. He also serves on accreditation team visits for both second and postsecondary institutions. The banquet will also feature musical presentations by CCS students, including the ladies ensemble, which is a select group from the school choir. Also performing will be the CCS a cappella choir. The group of high school students meets for class and rehearsal four days each week. “We have many talented students,” said Deborah Kurtz, the school’s event coordinator. Kurtz noted that the fundraising dinner is open to all residents of the community, not just members of the CCS family. “We are hoping to sell tickets to people in the community to support the school,” she said. She added that event is in keeping with the school’s mission statement, “Educating the whole student - body, mind and spirit - for God.” See Founders Dinner pg 2

225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, will host a summer camp open house on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents and children may tour the facilities and learn about Woodcrest’s camp programs as well as retreat and rental facilities. Admission to the open house is free. For more information, call 717-738-2233 or visit www.woodcrestretreat.org. CHILDREN’S EVENT

Garden Spot Village, 433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland, and ELANCO Public Library have teamed up to promote healthy lifestyles for children ages 6 to 12 via the Garden Spot Kids Half Marathon. From the time they register until 6 p.m. on Friday, March 27, children will run, swim, skate, or bike 12 miles. On March 27, participants will finish the last 1.1 mile together in a fun run that will end in the finisher’s chute that runners will use during the following day’s Garden Spot Village Half Marathon and 10K. To learn more or register, visit www.gardenspotvillage.run/kids.

Scott Hamilton To Address CrossNet Fundraiser By Ann Mead Ash

Ever since Meredith Dahl, executive director of CrossNet Ministries in New Holland, first saw a video interview with Scott Hamilton at LCBC a few years back, she hoped that he would be

able to visit New Holland and speak at CrossNet’s annual fundraising banquet. “I knew pieces of the story, but when I heard the whole story, I was blown away by his testimony and what God has done in his life,” said Dahl. Dahl found an agent who told See Scott Hamilton pg 3

Area Churches To Host 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, which began on Feb. 26, area churches are taking turns hosting worship with a different preacher every week. A Good Friday service will complete the schedule.

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Each service will begin at 7 p.m. and will include Scripture readings, seasonal hymns, responsive prayers and time for reflection. Light refreshments will be served following the service. People may attend one evening, a few services or all the evenings as a way to make Lent more meaningful. Lent is a Christian observance that See Churches pg 2

Rescued Canine Now Offers Comfort To Others By Francine Fulton

A year and a half ago, Rose, a Labradoodle, was struck by a car and left on the side of the road. Today, thanks to the efforts of several good Samaritans and Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, Rose has a new life bringing comfort to others as a certified therapy dog. Although Rose has completely recovered from the accident, she lost one of her legs, which the veterinarians were unable to save due to nerve damage. However, according to her owner, Jackie Gallagher, being a tripod has not affected Rose’s spirit. “We all knew after meeting her for the first time that she would be a therapy dog sometime in the future,” Gallagher said. “She is happy 24/7. She See Rescued Canine pg 7

After recovering from being hit by a car and losing one of her legs, Rose, shown with her owner, Jackie Gallagher (left), and Sharon Gilsky, a board member at Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, has become a certified therapy dog.

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