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JANUARY 27, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVII • NO 6
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Transitions - Petra Under New Leadership BY ANN MEAD ASH
On Jan. 3, Petra Church, 565 Airport Road, New Holland, held a special service during which a new senior pastor took on the mantle of leadership. After nearly 40 years helming the church, senior pastors Lester and Erma Zimmerman retired, and Brian Coles became the new lead pastor. Brian and his wife, Tracy, first joined the Petra ministerial staff as
student ministries pastors in 2016. Tracy now serves as Petra’s local outreach pastor, and Lester will move into an expanded role providing leadership and oversight to the Hopewell Network of Churches to which Petra belongs. Noting Petra’s long history in New Holland, Brian, who grew up in Phoenixville, referred to the church’s initial service in a local fire hall in January of 1983, which attracted between 50 and 80 people. See Petra Church pg 3
Factory Market volunteers Mike Sensenig (left); his wife, Deb (center); and market director Kerri Burns showcase the newly remodeled market, which opened on Jan. 4.
Remodeled Factory Market Opens n Jan. 4, The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, held a ribbon cutting to open its new Factory Market. The event, which was broadcast via Facebook Live, was facilitated by Factory Ministries executive director Adam Nagle and market director Kerri Burns. The remodeled market was based on Burns’ vision for a place that would offer dignity and affirmation to those who utilize the market. Nagle opened the event by introducing Burns and noting the role she played in the redesign of the market space. “This was her vision,” he said. “This has come from her head and heart.” “I hope that this space will be a bright spot in someone’s day,” Burns said. “I hope (Factory clients) leave encouraged by a kind word or conversation they had here.” Shira Zimmerman, director of advocates for The Factory, joined the event electronically from her home. “The market plays a key role
connection. Nagle also credited the Paradise-area community with donating many items for the market through Food Fridays, an effort launched in April 2020 that invites area residents to drop food outside at The Factory from 9 a.m. to noon each Friday. Burns thanked Nagle for helping make her vision a reality by putting time and energy into the project. Nagle responded, “I am big on space feeling good because space communicates so much. When you had this vision, I said, ‘Let’s step behind this and make it happen.’” Nagle closed the ribbon-cutting ceremony with a prayer that all who shop at the market would feel dignity and care. He thanked God for volunteer time and energy, and he prayed that Burns’ heart and hope for Factory clients would be evident to those who enter the space. Readers who wish to learn more about The Factory Ministries may visit www.thefactoryministries.com. Individuals who have questions about the food pantry program may call 717-687-9594.
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Pastor Lester Zimmerman (front, left) passes leadership of Petra Church to new senior pastor Brian Coles (front, right) during a special service held at the church on Jan. 3.
Winter Bible Study Series Announced BY ANN MEAD ASH
“I truly believe that my greatest joy in life, and my greatest responsibility, is to be the best wife and mom I can be,” said Annie Friedrichs, a member of the Change of Pace (COP) leadership team. COP is a seasonal Bible study program sponsored by Friendship Foundation, Inc. “COP has given us a great opportunity to come together and open God’s Word to gain the wisdom and understanding He offers,” continued Friedrichs.
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in everything we do on the social services side (at The Factory Ministries),” said Zimmerman, who explained that clients receive Factory Bucks for meeting with advocates and attending classes. “(Clients) can now walk into the market, and it’s more beautiful than ever … and this tells them that they matter and that their journey matters.” After Burns cut the ribbon, she and Nagle took a tour of the market, pointing out new shelving, a reach-in cooler, and a barn door between the market and the storage area. Nagle noted that the cooler was purchased with a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that is given to organizations to help reduce food waste. The barn door was a gift from the Intercourse Lions Club, and two of the walls were built by the Pequea Valley High School ninth grade CORE career readiness program. He also said that Weis Markets contributes hundreds of pounds of food per week through a Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
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