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Church Sets Free Sweets Thirstdays
COBYS To Offer Online Educational Classes By Francine Fulton
Brian Willison, lead pastor of Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church, 413 W. Brubaker Valley Road, Lititz, is very specific about the reasons behind the church’s new ministry called Free Sweets Thirstdays. “We want (those who travel Brubaker Valley Road) to know if they need help - physical, emotional, spiritual - (that) we’re here for them,” said Willison. “That’s what we want to communicate.” To reach into the community, Willison, along with community impact pastor Bonner Davis and Willison’s growth group, have planned Free Sweet Thirstdays for the two Thursdays each month from 7 to 9 a.m. from August through November. Free Sweets Thirstdays will be held on Aug. 13 and 27, Sept. 10 and 24, Oct. 8 and 22, and Nov. 5 and 19. Prepackaged treats such as granola bars and pastries will be available at the See Free Sweets Thirstdays pg 5
Ready to greet drivers who stop for coffee and snacks at Speedwell Heights Brethren in Christ Church, Lititz, on Free Sweets Thirstdays are (from left) pastors John Courchesne, Bonner Davis, and Brian Willison. The events will happen two Thursdays a month through November.
MHALC Presents CMAP During the COVID-19 shutdown, the Steinman Foundation wanted to respond to the needs of the community. One way the organization chose to do that was to focus on mental health, with a goal of making sure community residents felt supported in unprecedented times.
Abby Keiser, director, recently announced that the Family Life Education Department at COBYS Family Services, Lancaster, is offering free online support classes.
Hiking In Green
The foundation reached out to Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC) to bring a Community Mental Health Assistance Plan (CMAP) to local workers. “They partnered with us because we had relationships with service providers and we’re able to support individuals beyond the project,” said Kim McDevitt, executive director of MHALC. MHALC turned to Philhaven/WellSpan as a consultant. “WellSpan runs an Employee Assistance Program (EAP),” explained McDevitt, who added that the organization provided a lot of guidance in the best way to execute the plan, especially emphasizing that less than a quarter of each patient’s session should be spent on paperwork. “We wanted it See MHALC pg 3
Essential workers in Lancaster County who are struggling with the emotional effects of COVID-19 may be eligible for a new program that provides three free sessions with a therapist. The program is funded by the Steinman Foundation and administered by Mental Health America of Lancaster County.
By Ann Mead Ash
Outdoor exercise is encouraged during COVID-19 restrictions as a way to stay healthy and positive and maybe even increase defenses against disease. Benefits of exercise may include lower cholesterol and blood pressure, while improving strength, balance, and coordination. Social distancing is usually easier when exercising outside, as well. Kristen Holloway, founder of the Facebook
page Day Hikes of Lancaster County PA, has always been a hiker. During the pandemic, she has been trying to hike at least weekly alone and with See Hiking pg 2
The White Cliffs of Conoy in Marietta (left photo) and Shenk’s Ferry Wildflower Preserve (above) are both scenic hiking trails located in Lancaster County. Kristen Holloway, founder of the Facebook page Day Hikes of Lancaster County PA, combines her love of hiking and photography to share information about the trails with others.
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Local families now have an opportunity to receive support and educational services all without leaving their homes thanks to online programming being offered by the Family Life Education Department at COBYS Family Services, Lancaster. Among the virtual programs being offered is a kinship support program, which is taking place on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 19. The program is open to kinship caregivers those who are raising a relative’s child. During the sessions, grandparents, aunts and uncles and others who have taken on the new role of caregiver can talk about topics specific to kinship care and network with other people in similar situations. “We are doing everything virtually to break down time barriers. These families are overwhelmed because they are See COBYS pg 4