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SAT., MARCH 4 - The 35th Annual Meeting of Olive Branch Mennonite Missions will be held at Martindale Mennonite Fellowship Center, 352 Martindale Rd., Ephrata, at 6:30 p.m.

SAT., MARCH 4 - The Upper Leacock Township War Memorial Association is sponsoring its monthly indoor Flea Market/Garage Sale at 54 West Main St., Leola, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No admission charge. For more info., call 717­656­6154.

MON., MARCH 6 - The Ephrata Area Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:15 p.m. There is a very small fee to attend. The program is Kathy Trout from Ken’s Gardens, Smokestown, presenting on Planting Seeds. There will be a hands­on activity.

MON., MARCH 6 - The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717­733­4216.

WED., MARCH 8Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Meal. Registration is not required. Meal served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

THURS., MARCH 9 -

REAL Life Community Services will hold a Bingo Night at Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, at 7:00 p.m.

THURS., MARCH 9The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Meal provided by Dove Westgate. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484­798­0155.

FRI., MARCH 10 - A

Sportsmen’s Banquet will be held at Yoder’s Restaurant, Rt. 23, New Holland, sponsored by Ephrata Area Churches at 6:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. There is a cost for tickets. For more info., call 717­738­0963.

FRI., MARCH 10 - The East Cocalico Lions will hold a Drive­Thru Fish and Shrimp Fry (with fries or baked potato and coleslaw), from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Reamstown Park. There is a cost.

SAT., MARCH 11Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue will hold its monthly Open House at 60 Vera Cruz Rd., Reinholds, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. No admission charge. For more info., call 717484­4799.

SAT., MARCH 11 - The Reamstown Fire Company, 12 West Church St., Reamstown, will hold a Vegetable Soup, Chicken Corn Soup and Hamburger BBQ Sale. Pickup between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Pre­orders must be received by Saturday, March 4. For more info. or to order, 717­3363958 or 717­336­2364.

SAT., MARCH 11Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

WED., MARCH 15REAL Life Community Services will hold a Young At Heart Senior Activity, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Adamstown Library, 110 W. Main St., Adamstown.

THURS., MARCH 16The Brunnerville United Methodist Church, 417 Pine Hill Road, Lititz, will hold a take out only Roast Beef Supper, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is a cost, and tickets must be paid in advance. For more info. or tickets, call Joyce at 717626­0109 by Friday, March 10.

THURS., MARCH 16 -

REAL Life Community Services will hold “Easy Desserts” at the Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, at 7:00 p.m.

THURS., MARCH 16 -

The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Meal provided by E.C.O.B. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798­0155.

SAT., MARCH 18 - The Schoeneck Fire Company, 125 North King Street, Denver, will hold a Breakfast from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. There is a cost.

THURS., MARCH 23 -

REAL Life Community Services will hold a REAL Life REAL Hope Banquet with Peter Greer of Hope International at Shady Maple Smorgasbord at 6:30 p.m.

For more info., call 717336­7797.

THURS., MARCH 23The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Meal provided by OMPH. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798­0155.

SAT., MARCH 25 - The Ephrata VFW, 141 S. State St., Ephrata, will hold a Spaghetti Dinner at 5:00 p.m. There is a cost. Takeout or eat in. For more info. or to reserve seating, call Chelsea at 610­587­7756.

SAT., MARCH 25 - The Ephrata Lions Club will hold their 43rd Annual Sports Card Show and Auction at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 130 South Academy Dr., Ephrata, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more info., call Jack Forney at 717­314­

0962 or Brad Lauderman at 717­471­3968.

THURS., MARCH 30REAL Life Community Services will hold “Gardening 101” at the Lighthouse Community Center, 239 Main St., Denver, at 7:00 p.m.

THURS., MARCH 30The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Meal provided by New Joy Church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine­in only. For more info., call Tina at 484­798­0155.

FRI., MARCH 31 - The East Cocalico Lions will hold a Drive­Thru Fish and Shrimp Fry (with fries or baked potato and coleslaw), from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Reamstown Park. There is a cost.

SAT., APRIL 1 - The Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will hold a Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs and Sub Sale. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. No pre­orders. First come, first served. For more info., call 717­627­2202.

SAT., APRIL 1 - The

Women’s Club of Denver will hold a Cabin Fever Dance at the Denver Fire Hall, 25 Locust Street, Denver, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. There is a cost. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Club of Denver Contributions Fund. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more info. or tickets, call June at 717­5385005.

MON., APRIL 3 - The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717­733­4216.

THURS., APRIL 6 - The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany United Church of Christ, 140 East Main St., Ephrata. Meal provided by Hinkletown Mennonite. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dinein only. For more info., call Tina at 484­798­0155.

THURS., APRIL 13 - The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Bethany United Church of Christ, 140 East Main St., Ephrata. Meal provided by Hinkletown Mennonite. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dinein only. For more info., call Tina at 484­798­0155.

SAT., APRIL 15Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will hold a Pot Pie Dinner, 4:00 p.m. until gone. Takeouts available. Benefits Warwick Food Chest. For more info., call 717­6272202.

Who do you trust?

Author: Wenger

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5

“Thus says the Lord; cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, who’s heart departs from the Lord.”

These stinging words from Jeremiah were written to Judah (the northern kingdom) because they turned from the true God to worship idols. The nation became as the other pagan nations around them.

Jeremiah isn’t describing a salvation they had and lost… they lost the very way of salvation and trusted in the flesh. How did they turn? Little by little they allowed the world around them to shape their beliefs until they began to worship on “the high hills, by the green trees, and at wooden images” described in verse 2 of this chapter.

Asherah are carved wooden images affixed to the top of a pole. Asherah can also be carved poles or stone pillars. There are various forms of the similar idols. Just like the tower of Babel when the nations built a tower to worship a god of their own making. In the twenty first century, we are more sophisticated than this, but we do the very same thing… how you say; by believing any of the following perspectives: God will accept me on my