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DECEMBER 1, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 33
Putting Life Into The Nativity BY COURTNEY MENGEL
saiah 9:6 reads, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” What was it like for Mary and Joseph to travel all the way to Bethlehem, only to find that there was no room at the inn? And for Mary to give birth to Jesus in a manger? Around Christmastime, people will often see a nativity scene consisting of art objects depicting the birth of Jesus. Because these displays are static and do not move, people don’t really get a sense of the emotion surrounding Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. Diane Herr, a member of Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, decided to add a little bit of life into the Nativity scene. Over the summer last year, Diane began brainstorming the idea of hosting an outdoor event for people to gather. She decided Christmas would be a good time because she
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assumed COVID-19 restrictions would lower by then. So, Diane sat down and wrote a script for a fourscene production of a Live Journey to the Nativity. “I’m not taking credit for this because, honestly, I feel like this was all spirit-led,” Diane said. “If someone told me to sit down today and do that again, I don’t think I could do it.” After getting approval from her pastor, Diane quickly gathered a crew to help with the production. About 240 people attended last year’s Live Journey to the Nativity at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren. “Everyone seemed like they really enjoyed it,” stated Diane. This year, more than 50 church members have been working together to host the second annual Live Journey to the Nativity. Aside from Diane, the core committee group consists of Laurie O’Donnell, Amy Housekeeper, Heather Kreider, Lori Holzhauer, Melissa Houghton, and Hans Herr. “These individuals are such an asset at making this (production) happen,” noted Diane.
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The Live Journey to the Nativity will consist of four scenes and will feature live animals.
Two Churches, Two Christmas Craft Bazaars
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BY COURTNEY MENGEL
For the past 51 years, the Southern Lancaster County Historical Society (SLCHS) has aimed to preserve the Robert Fulton Birthplace and local heritage and to maintain the society’s growing collection of artifacts as well as family and community records. Since 1984, the SLCHS has raised funds by selling calendars that feature drawings of See Calendar Sales pg 10
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Patrick and Leanne Buckner with Unashamed Ministries will be at the Christmas craft bazaar at Colerain Church.
More than 60 vendors will sell artwork, glassware, recycled/repurposed items, knitted/crocheted/sewn goods, woodworks, handcrafted jewelry, seasonal and home decor, and more at the Christmas craft bazaars that will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The vendors will be divided between Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville, and Colerain Church, 1923 Noble Road, Kirkwood. This will be Wesley Church’s 11th annual bazaar. The second location at Colerian Church was added in 2018. “Last year we had a much See Bazaars pg 10
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