Manheim Township IN THIS ISSUE: FUNDRAISERS WILL SUPPORT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY RESEARCH page 6
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXIV • NO 29
LADIES’ LUNCHEON
Lancaster Christian Women’s Club
MAKING BREAD
The Conestoga Herb Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at the Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola. The program, “Sourdough! Making Healthy Delicious Breads,” will be presented by Holly High-Walker. Herb guild member Liz Yocum will talk about the herb fennel. Guests may attend for a nominal fee. Guests must preregister by calling Deirdre at 717-288-2126.
COAT DRIVE
The Manheim Township boys’ soccer team
Event To Benefit Cancer Survivors pg 2
National Day Of Prayer For Mental Health Service Planned By Ann Mead Ash
This is only Gwen Didden’s second year helping to organize the Lancaster County National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding, but as director of Faith Friendship Ministries in Mountville, Didden fully understands the significance of the event to those dealing with mental health issues. “The (prayer service) is important because it brings hope,” said Didden. “This (event) couples hope and prayer (to offer) spiritual
guidance (that) is so important for people who are managing mental illness or living with people who are dealing with mental illness.” Cathi Myers, who has long provided leadership for the event, which will celebrate its 10th observance this year, echoed Didden’s comments. “We want to bring hope to people and help them find hope,” she said, noting that the theme of the 2018 service will be “When People With Mental Illness Don’t Want Help: Finding Hope.” “This topic is so relevant,” said Myers. This year’s service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. The See Prayer Service pg 2
Gwen Didden (left) and Cathi Myers (right) are two of the organizers of the National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding service that will be held at Calvary Church on Oct. 11. No Longer Alone Ministries and Faith Friendship Ministries are sponsoring the event with assistance from Handi-Vangelism Ministries.
Township Graduate Organizes National Conference
23rd Silent Samaritan Luncheon Moves To New Location
Kelsey Murray (left photo) spoke at the 2018 National Youth Conference for the Brethren Church that she planned as part of Brethren Volunteer Service. The conference, which attracted 1,800 youths from around the country, was held in Colorado from July 21 through 26.
The Silent Samaritan Luncheon is a fundraiser for the Silent Samaritan Fund, which provides counseling and other services to women who do not have adequate funds to cover the cost, and the Silent Samaritan Endowment, a permanent fund started in 2015 in the names of Silent Samaritan Fund founders Linda Peacock and Alta Landis. The 2018 luncheon will be held at a new location, Calvary Carol Reichler (left) and her daughter, Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Abby Stewart (right), will be the speakers Lancaster. The luncheon has also at this year’s Silent Samaritan Luncheon, been scheduled earlier in the which will be held at Calvary Church on month of November than in the Monday, Nov. 12, beginning at 11 a.m. past. This year’s event will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, beginning at School graduate Abby Stewart and her 11 a.m., and will feature two local mother, Carol Reichler. The luncheon is women, Manheim Township High open only to women. See Silent Samaritan pg 3
POLKA MASS
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2 W. Strawberry St., Lancaster, will celebrate the 151st anniversary of the church with a polka Mass by the Heidelberg Brass Band on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m. The polka Mass is a traditional liturgical service set to popular polka and waltz tunes. The public is invited to join the congregation for the service and for food and fellowship, which will follow the service. Parking for the church is available in the parking lot behind the church on Lafayette Street. For details, call 717-299-5639.
Ratzenberger To Speak At Dinner pg 3
Finding Hope
By Ann Mead Ash
Over the past year, Kelsey Murray, a 2010 Manheim Township High School graduate and a 2014 Bridgewater College graduate, has gained a wealth of knowledge in social media and event
coordination. She has experience in both areas because for more than a year she worked for Brethren Volunteer Service to plan the 2018 National Youth Conference for the Brethren Church, which was held in Colorado from July 21 through 26. See Township Graduate pg 2
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Fall Decorating &
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will meet at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz. The meeting will feature harpist and singer Cass Jendzurski presenting “Songs for the Journey, Lancaster’s Best Kept Secret.” Speaker Tracy Medling will share about “The Power of Choices.” All women are invited, and there is a cost to attend. For reservations, call Pat at 717-951-0773.