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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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“Outpour Kids” Seeks Choir Participants By Dayna M. Reidenouer
In February, Grace Community Church (GCC) of Willow Street children’s music ministry director Katie Wieand excitedly announced plans for the launch of Outpour Kids, a new opportunity for primary grade students to develop their musical inclinations. Then, the coronavirus disrupted lives, and the musical theater camp slated for June was canceled. Wieand reached out to the 40 registered youngsters and offered a virtual program through which they learned to use earbuds and sing along with a click track. Eight students recorded themselves singing parts of a specific song, and the recordings were compiled into a group performance that was posted online. “We were pleased we had the ability to offer something,” Wieand commented, See Outpour Kids pg 3
The Wieand family will be involved with leading the Outpour Kids Children’s Community Worship Choir at Grace Community Church of Willow Street this fall.
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Caren Remsberg attended was frustrated with the challenges facing their small trucking company: hiring people, growing the business, and even the possibility of returning to work for someone else. The Remsbergs were empathetic, and they passed along the same advice J.C. had received from a college friend who owns a logging business. “Nothing is better than being on your own as a businessperson, and he knew that,” J.C. related. “We really talked SCORE up to him and (that) he needs to be in the next Simple Steps program.” “SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon is an active chapter of professional mentors who are here to help people who want to start or optimize their business,” explained certified mentor and education committee chair Catherine Bonser. “This is a service available to
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Conferences For Ladies, Pastors Set In Wrightsville By Francine Fulton
Local women are invited to attend a one-day Ladies Conference on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wrightsville Assembly of God, 365 Orange St., Wrightsville. The event is free and open to all women age 18 and over. The first-time event will feature breakfast and talks by guest speaker Stephanie Randolph. Lunch will be provided. According to conference organizers, the goal of the event is for ladies to come together for a day of fellowship and spiritual refreshing. The theme of the conference, “Strength and Dignity,” comes from Proverbs 31:25, which states, “Strength and dignity are her clothing
Stephanie Randolph and her position is strong and secure; and she smiles at the future (knowing that she and her family are prepared).” “That verse is the heart of the conference. It speaks about women using the words ‘strength’ and ‘dignity,’” said pastor Aaron McNatt. “We’ve never See Conferences pg 4
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