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FEBRUARY 5, 2020
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVI • NO 10
MUSICAL SERVICE
Piercing Word will present “Sermon on the Mount: The Musical� at Calvary Monument Bible Church, 1660 Mine Road, Paradise, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. The public is invited to attend. A freewill offering will be received. For details, call the church at 717-442-8161. UPCOMING MEETING
The River Riders 4-H Horse Club will hold its reorganizational meeting on Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Flying M Stable, 400 Shreiner Road, Leola, starting at 3 p.m. Youths need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Horse clubs in 4-H provide educational opportunities but do not provide horses or riding lessons. Readers may contact Lisa Risser at 717-656-2995 for more information about the club. COUNTRY VOCALIST
The Strasburg Senior Citizens group
MOVIE NIGHT
Pequea EC Church, 5482 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, will host a free movie night featuring the movie “Overcomer.� The screening will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 6 p.m. in the church’s gathering place. Chairs will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets if they wish. In addition to the movie, there will be free ice cream, popcorn, other refreshments and hot chocolate. For details, call 717-768-8362 or email pequeaevents@gmail.com. In the event of inclement weather, a cancellation notice will be posted on www.WDAC.com, and the event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m.
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Tea Fundraiser To Support Library Programs By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
The Friends of the Moores Memorial Library in Christiana will hold their fifth annual fundraising tea on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. next door to the library at Chantry Place, located at 15 N. Bridge St., Christiana. The theme for this year’s event is “Alice in Wonderland,â€? with dĂŠcor reminiscent of the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Costumes related to the theme are encouraged but not required. Tea hats are also encouraged. The event is designed for adults and teenagers age 14 and up. Admission will include tea and light refreshments such as tea sandwiches, sweets and savories. Magician Noah Fitz from the Professional Magicians Club of Lancaster County will perform. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, See Tea Fundraiser pg 4
Not Just For The Birds Annual Auction To Benefit Benevolent Fund By Ann Mead Ash
The Friends of the Moores Memorial Library will hold an “Alice in Wonderland� tea party on Feb. 22 at Chantry Place, Christiana. Organizing the event are (from left) Friends secretary Joan Esworthy, Friends member Marilyn Wineberg, library director Trish Vandenbosch, Friends treasurer Karen Woods and Friends president Jeannette Kolb.
“The event was started by the woodshop and only included the other clubs (afterward),� said Allison Cuthie, associate director of development with Garden Spot Village (GSV), referring to the community’s annual Birdhouse Display and Silent Auction, now in its 12th year. A variety of handcrafted birdhouses, bird feeders, bird-themed quilted items, paintings, wall hangings, cross-stitched items, and a hand sewn red purse will be on display as part of this year’s fundraiser. All the items that will be sold are made by GSV residents. On Feb. 1, GSV ’s club members unveiled the dozens of items inspired See Birdhouse Display pg 5
16th Sportsmen’s Banquet Everence Schedules To Feature Merle R. Fredericks Stewardship University 2020 By Ann Mead Ash
According to Jim Hertzler, chair of the committee of Ephrata- and Akronarea churches that are planning the group’s 16th annual sportsmen’s banquet, speaker Merle R. Fredericks was recommended to the group by a committee member and then references were checked. The outcome was
favorable. “(Fredericks) fit the criteria we were looking for,� noted Hertzler. Two years ago, due to the demand for tickets, the event was expanded to See Banquet pg 4
By Ann Mead Ash
Lynette Morales, the Everence church relations representative who coordinates Stewardship University, wants Lancaster County residents to
know that the yearly event is not just about money. “It is a day of holistic stewardship,� said Morales, who noted that the workshops offered are designed to answer questions like: What does it mean to be a good steward of the Gospel? Or of the gifts God has given me? See Stewardship University pg 3
Lynette Morales (right), Everence church relations representative and coordinator of Stewardship University, and Jazmine Rivera, administrative assistant with Mennonite Central Committee, one of the sponsors of the event, are hoping area residents will attend the many workshops offered by the holistic stewardship event on March 7 at Calvary Church.
Merle R. Fredericks, executive director of Christian Bowhunters of America, will be the featured speaker at the 16th annual sportsmen’s banquet presented by churches in the Ephrata and Akron area. The banquet will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 12 and 13, at Yoder’s Restaurant. The
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will hold its February meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Strasburg Fire Hall, 203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg. The meeting will feature musical entertainment by Dan Martin, a country vocalist. Strasburg Senior Citizens, now in its 54th year, welcomes new members from not only Strasburg but also a wide area of Lancaster city and Lancaster County. The club offers fellowship, musical entertainment, an annual picnic, a Christmas banquet, bus tours, bingo, refreshments, and more. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, readers may call Bill at 717-687-9072.
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