Pequea Valley OCTOBER 2, 2019
IN THIS ISSUE: ORGANIST WILL OFFER PERFORMANCE page 16
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LV • NO 44
FUNDRAISING DINNER
White Horse Fire Company, 111 White Horse Road, Gap, will host a roast beef supper on Saturday, Oct. 12. Dining room and drive-through takeout service will be offered starting at 1 p.m. and continuing until 6 p.m.
BASIS (Brothers and Sisters in Support), a ministry to bereaved parents and their families, will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The topic will be “God’s Protection While We Grieve.” Readers may call Calvary Monument Bible Church, Paradise, at 717-422-8161 for details, including location.
PV Girls Host Vikings In Section 4 Match pg 12
Freedom 5K, Community Day Slated pg 4
Students Receive Free Books pg 7
PVHS Benefit Concert To Celebrate Broadway By Ann Mead Ash
“This is the fourth year we are doing this, so it’s a tradition now,” said Nathan Bankert, director of the Pequea Valley High School (PVHS) choral program, of the annual PVHS Choral Benefit Concert, which will be held at the school, 4033 E. Newport Road, Kinzers, on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6 p.m. In addition to the free concert, the fundraiser will include food available for purchase and a number of prizes and giveaways. Each year, Bankert chooses a theme for the concert and then works with choral students in ninth through 12th grades on pieces they have chosen to
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
The Conestoga Herb Guild will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Building, 54 W. Main St., Leola. “Creating More Plants, Fall Propagation” will be presented by Master Gardener Scott Davis. The herb tarragon will be discussed by Marilyn Jones. Guests may attend for a fee and must register in advance by calling or texting Susan at 717-725-7451 or emailing atkinsateb@aol.com. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
will host the national women’s conference called “Aspire” on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church’s Worship Center, 20 Harristown Road, Paradise. Featured will be worship with Mia Koehne, comedy by Kristin Weber, and a presentation by author and speaker Melissa Spoelstra. The public is invited, and tickets are required. There is a cost to attend, and a VIP option is available. For tickets, visit https://aspirewomensevents.com/ paradise-pa/. Visit http://keystonechurch.org/aspire. PLAY GROUP
Pequea Valley High School choral officers (from left) Faith Strenck, Kolby Bills, Elijah Elkins, Seth Karg, and Maggie Johnson are hoping to see lots of area residents attend the annual Choral Benefit Concert, which will be held at the school on Oct. 8, beginning at 6 p.m.
BCS Schedules Fall Festival Bethany Christian Services (BCS) of Central Pennsylvania will hold a Fall Festival at Little Springs Farm, 1690 Reading Road, Mohnton, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date for the event will be Saturday, Nov. 9. Children and their parents are invited
Little Braves Open Gym, will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 13 and 20, and Dec. 11, in the gym at Together Community Center, 3293 Lincoln Highway, Paradise. The free play group is sponsored by Pequea Valley School District and is open to children from birth through 5 years old and their parents or caregivers. The program will include free play, circle time, and songs. Preregistration is not necessary. Contact Lisa at 717-9892867 or pvbuildingbraves@pequea valley.org or visit the Early Learning page at www.pequeavalley.org.
to enjoy the festival, which will include food and animals. BCS representatives will make short presentations about the organization and the equine-assisted services provided by its partnership with Little Springs Farm. Cindy Martin of Little Springs Farm noted that she has seen children changed by the services the farm can offer in conjunction with BCS. “Nothing gives me greater pleasure than seeing a child progress from chaos to a place of healing,” she said. “I love that our amazing horses and peaceful barn offer a place of safety, where (children) can … explore their feelings and begin to heal.” See Fall Festival pg 6
A young client of Bethany Christian Services enjoys a horse ride at Little Springs Farm. The Mohnton site, which has a partnership with Bethany, will host the organization’s Fall Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Singers Sought For “Messiah” Chorus By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Anyone who likes to sing is invited to participate in a performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” in Quarryville this fall. Memorial United Methodist Church (UMC) worship director Tom Berdos will direct the choir and orchestra, as he did many times when he lived and worked in New Jersey. Berdos started his employment at Memorial UMC in January 2019. “ We had a lot of participation, enthusiasm, and joy,” Berdos said of his previous productions. “I hope the Lord blesses (this one) and that happens.” Berdos has contracted about 20 professional musicians to accompany the singers. Soloists with professional opera careers will include Monica See “Messiah” pg 3
Tom Berdos, worship director at Memorial United Methodist Church in Quarryville, is looking for singers to join the chorus for a performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah.”
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sing for the first half of the concert. For the second half, the entire choir will sing tunes based on the theme. “We have a different theme every year, and this year’s it’s Broadway,” said Bankert, who noted that past themes have included Celtic music and Disney songs. “We do a different theme every year to keep it fresh and new,” said Bankert. Following the small group ensemble performances, a break is held, and concert attendees may visit the food court area and peruse the prizes. Food for the event is made by the Pequea Valley Music Boosters, and selections will feature pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and beverages. Between 30 and 50 prizes will be gathered by booster club members and See Benefit Concert pg 6
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