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VOL XXIX • NO 10
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
OPEN HOUSE
Our Lady of Consolation Early Learning Center will hold an open house on Thursday, April 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. The center serves preschool children ages 2 to 5. For more information, visit www.olcelc.com, call 610-857-1163 or email olcelc1163@gmail.com.
Garden Symposium To Emphasize Native Plants pg 16
GSS Launches Campaign pg 2
World Mission Café Will Hold Grand Opening
HELPFUL HOTLINE
The Chester County Master Gardeners
By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
have established a free hotline for those with gardening questions. It is staffed on Tuesdays through Thursdays. The hotline can be reached at 610-696-3500. Those with questions may also email chestermg@psu.edu. TROLLEY TALK
The Historical Society of Salisbury Township will hold a program on Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Pequea Valley Library, 31 Center St., Intercourse. The topic, “The Lancaster to Gap Trolley Line,” will be presented by Herb Fisher. This program is free and open to all area residents. For more information, call Julie Lawson at 717-768-7676. SPRING REVIVAL
Atglen Missionary Baptist Church, Main and Dallas streets, Atglen, will hold a spring revival on Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, at 6 p.m. There will also be a program on April 14 at 11 a.m. A meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. on April 13. The revival will include preaching by pastor Michael Moore and special music. For details, search for “Atglen Missionary Baptist Church” on Facebook.
Inviting the community to the grand opening of the World Mission Café at Houston Run Center on April 18 are Gap Community Church (GCC) members, including (from left) media producer Nate Hoskins, GCC lead pastor Cody Hall, café administrator Alli Zimmerman, culture and events coordinator Monique Moreno and volunteer Elizabeth Hingle.
See World Mission Café pg 4
By Francine Fulton
The Chester County Orphans’ Court is currently seeking volunteers willing to serve as its “eyes and ears” by visiting residents under guardianship throughout the county. Those interested in becoming part of the program are invited to attend a training session that will be held on Wednesday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market St., West Chester, in Suite 3300A. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT
The Chester County 4-H program is looking for several volunteers to help engage youths in STEM education with an emphasis on robotics and computer sciences. Volunteers would work directly with youths on short-term projects or in ongoing 4-H clubs, and volunteer training will be provided. To find out more, contact Toni Stuetz, extension 4-H educator, at tstuetz@psu.edu or 610-696-3500.
The grand opening of the World Mission Café, located in the Houston Run Center, has been set for Thursday, April 18. The café is a nonprofit organization serving under the umbrella of Gap Community Church (GCC), with all proceeds going to local and global missions. The café is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. During the grand opening, the café’s full menu will be unveiled. It will include freshly made panini sandwiches and soups, as well as salads, bagels, grab-and-go items, specialty beverages and coffee. There will be suggested donation amounts for each menu item, but diners are free to pay the amount they choose. According to GCC lead pastor Cody Hall, the interaction between staff and visitors is just as important as raising
funds for missions. “The food and the drinks accent but do not drive what we do here as an organization. It’s a culture-driven organization,” Hall said. “We want to create a space and place where people can come in and explore what missions means and what discipleship means.” Community members are invited to stop in for a cup of coffee or a light meal and take time to talk to the staff about missions or any aspect of their own relationship to God. “I love the vision of it. I love that it is not solely about making a profit - it’s about people, encountering them where they are and talking to them,” said GCC culture and event coordinator Monique Moreno. “We can meet them where they are. I ask them if they need prayer for anything. They’re usually surprised, but they’re grateful. That’s what I like about this place. It’s just a very open atmosphere.”
Guardianship Program Seeks Volunteers American Legion Celebrates 100th Anniversary
See Volunteers pg 6
Kim Bainbridge (back, left), program coordinator, and Diane Mulhearn (back, right), Orphans’ Court administrator, are seeking volunteers to visit with those who have been placed under guardianship through the Chester County Orphans’ Court Guardianship Program. Current volunteers include (front, from left) James Godbold and Rebecca Stillman. A training for visitors has been set for April 10.
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