Manheim Township JANUARY 23, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: EXTENSION PLANS MEETING, SOCIAL EVENT page 5
VOL XXXIV • NO 46
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
A FOCUS ON GRACE
Son Light Bible Church, 2503 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, hosts a Bible study every Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Grace.” Attendees will learn what the Bible says to help answer the following questions: Is salvation a free gift? Can people really depend on God’s promise in John 3:16? Can people lose their salvation? For more information, call 717-823-8779. VALENTINE POSTCARDS
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a luncheon meeting at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. The programs will feature “Valentine Postcards - Sending Love Your Way” by Dede Schaeffer and “Rags to Riches” by Julie Henning. All women are invited to attend. There is a cost, which is all-inclusive. For reservations, call Pat at 717-951-0773.
SCHOOL TOURS
Lancaster Mennonite will host open house events at four of its campuses, including Lancaster, Locust Grove, New Danville, and Hershey. The events will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. A welcome meeting will begin at 6 p.m., followed by tours and activities. For details, visit www.lancaster mennonite.org/openhouse. In the case of snow, the open house events will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 29, instead.
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Servant Stage will kick off the new year with concert titled “A Million Dreams: Songs of Inspiration.” The original revue will showcase vocals, tight harmonies, and original arrangements of a wide variety of uplifting songs, ranging from Broadway and pop tunes to sacred songs and spirituals. “It’s a diverse program, but each song has an encouraging or inspirational theme,” said Servant Stage executive director Johnathan Bauer. “This is a great show to beat the winter blues. The arrangements, vocals, and harmonies are just exquisite, and the costumes are gorgeous.” The cast includes Lancaster performers Ric Zimmerman, Sarah Poague, and Kat Prickett as featured vocalists, with Kayla Klase as female vocalist - swing. Zimmerman directed the vocals, with original arrangements and musical
direction from Andy Roberts. Roberts and Scott Williams take turns as accompanist for the show, which is directed by Servant Stage’s artistic director, Wally Calderon. “Audiences will love the amazing vocal blend of the trio, as well as the individuality of each singer,” said Prickett. “Finding voices that blend so tightly is not an easy task. The best part is that the three of us are actually friends; we all care very much about each other, and I think this will translate to the audience clearly and add another layer to the show.” The show will tour to venues across Lancaster County with 30 performances through March, including a performance at Rissers Mennonite Church, 8360 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethtown, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. A freewill offering will be See Servant Stage pg 4
The cast of Servant Stage’s new concert, titled “A Million Dreams: Songs of Inspiration,” includes (from left) Kat Prickett, Ric Zimmerman, and Sarah Poague. The show will be presented at venues throughout Lancaster County through March.
Room To Grow Aaron’s Acres Gears Up For Summer Camp Service Dog Program Moves To Larger Facility By Ann Mead Ash
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Sully, the newest UDS Foundation service dog trainee, was named in honor of the yellow Labrador that served President George H. W. Bush. Sully is in need of a sponsor to fund the completion of his twoyear training before going to work helping to provide independence to a person with a disability.
When UDS Foundation moved from its previous home in Greenfield to 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, the space available for the service dog program more than doubled. The new facility includes a kennel with space for 12 dogs, a cuddle room for puppies, and a large training room. According to Lori Breece, UDS service dog program manager, 12 puppies per year are brought into the program, which takes several years to turn an eight-week-old ball of fluff into a dog capable of giving a person with a disability a chance for greater independence. In addition to serving individuals, many UDS dogs are being sent to schools where they provide student support. “Since we have been here (in See Service Dogs pg 6
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will sponsor a bus trip on Monday, March 4, to the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show, which will celebrate “Flower Power.” The 190th show will pay tribute to the impact of flowers on people’s lives. The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the Church of the Apostles, 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, and return at approximately 9 p.m. The transportation cost for members will be discounted. Flower show admission and lunch are an additional cost. Readers may call Mary Anne at 717-569-0514 to reserve a seat. For more information, readers may visit www.townandcounrtrygardenclub.net.
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Aaron’s Acres, a nonprofit organization serving children and adults ages 5 to 21 with special needs, will host three sessions of weekday summer camp at the Manheim Community Pool and Memorial Park in June through August. Registration is now open for campers and staff. By Chelsea Peifer
Aaron’s Acres is recruiting campers and staff for its 2019 weekday summer camp at the Manheim Community Pool and Memorial Park. The camp has programs
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