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MAY 5, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 12
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Matthew 25 - More Than 20 Years Of Giving onnie Shertzer, who has served as the general manager of Matthew 25 Thrift Shop for the last seven years, oversees a complete changeover in the store twice a year. “At the end of winter, we do a clean-out,” said Shertzer, who completed a changeover and officially reopened in late March. “ When spring and summer are over, we do it again.” To aid in the process, Shertzer and 65 volunteers hold two days of halfprice sales followed by a “fill-a-bag” event and finally a day when everything in the store is free. “What is left, we give to Unto in Mount Joy,” said Shertzer. When everything is gone, donations that have been stockpiled are brought out to restock the shop, which has a small housewares section along with clothing for men; women’s clothing in petites, plus, and regular sizes; children’s clothing from infant to big boys and girls; and accessories. A section in the back serves as a bookstore and a place to display artwork to be sold.
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The purpose of the thrift shop, which was founded more than 20 years ago, is to help fund local organizations such as food pantries, Meals on Wheels programs, and Help the Fight. Funds are given to social service organizations and others that help those in need. “It has to stay in Lancaster County,” said Shertzer, who added that the shop has raised and given away $3 million since its inception. The name of the shop, which is run by a seven-member board, is taken from the 25th chapter of the Book of Matthew in the Bible. Shertzer pointed out that the shop is nondenominational. “In order to make money, you have to have some nice things,” said Shertzer, who noted that gently used and new items are accepted at the shop during regular hours, which currently are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays. There are a number of items that cannot be accepted at the shop, including large appliances and large exercise equipment, computers, car seats, records, video tapes, cassettes, and cookbooks.
Library Schedules Outdoor Concert Series
Matthew 25 Thrift Shop general manager Connie Shertzer (center) works with a team of more than 60 volunteers to run the shop, including Jane Myers (left) and Pat Sensenig (right).
Friendship Fest Returns BY ANN MEAD ASH
“We will have different things this year, along with things folks are used to as well,” said Becky Link, development associate with Friendship Community. “We decided this year’s
theme is ‘Same Run. Different Fun.’” The run Link spoke of is the annual 5K that has been part of the annual Friendship Fest and 5K since 2017. In 2020, the 5K alone was held in September, but this year, the 5K and the Fest will be held rain or
For many years, the Lititz Public Library has included music in its offerings with concerts held at the venue. This year, to provide a safe environment for attendees and musicians, concerts will be held outside in the library’s backyard at 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz. See Library Schedules pg 3
Runners take off at the start of the 2020 Friendship 5K run.
shine on Saturday, May 8, beginning at 8 a.m. at Friendship Community, 1149 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. Registration for the 5K is open at www.friendshipcommunity.net. Registration will also be available on site on the day of the event. Free T-shirts will be given to participants while supplies last. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a plant tent will offer a variety of spring flowers, perennials, and hanging baskets for sale. Both cash and a limited-contact card payment option will be available. Link reported that local greenhouses have partnered with Friendship to donate items for sale.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 14th Annual EPC Golf Outing . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Spring Thing Bazaar Scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
House Of Worship . . . . . . .7
Eighth Hope For Haiti Auction Planned . . . . . . . .7
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .8
See Friendship pg 2
Create Beautiful Gardens!
Mother’s Day May 9
Awesome A Selection! • Annuals • Vegetables • Herbs • Perennials • Shrubs • Berries • Homegrown Produce
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