Elizabethtown
Two EAHS FFA teams will head to nationals
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Later this month, Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) will send two teams to the national FFA competition for the first time in almost 15 years.
Seniors Faith Musser and Mya Ellis, along with juniors Aleigh Shenk and Cami Lewis, will represent the school as members of the ag sales team. Seniors Calista Bryant, Kylie Hottenstein and Natalie Ott, along with junior Ellia Spang, will make up the floriculture team. They will be joined at the four-day competition in Indianapolis by their advisers, Mark Anderson, who coaches the floriculture team, and Stephen Geib, who coaches the ag sales team.
To qualify for nationals, both teams placed first at the state FFA competition in June.
“I think we went in with a lot of confidence, because we were
really well prepared,” said Faith.
“We were confident we’d place in the top three, but when we won, we were surprised and excited.”
At nationals, the ag sales team will sell Kubota skid steer loaders.
“There are two different types of skid loaders and like 20 different types of attachments,” Faith explained. “We have to find the best fit for whatever customer we’re given.” Team members will compete both individually and together, and the event will include both a written exam and a sales call to fix a customer concern or problem.
The floriculture team will complete a written test, make corsages or boutonnieres, create flower arrangements, identify plant diseases and more.
“We are preparing by memorizing a lot of different things,” said Calista. “There is a lot of unknown with our competitions, but we’ve been practicing.”
Calista, whose mother
represented EAHS at nationals as part of a meat evaluation team, said FFA has provided both life skills and a potential career path.
“FFA opened a lot of doors for me,” she said. “I never thought I would get into flowers, but I’ve worked at a greenhouse for three years now, and I love it.” After graduation, she plans to attend West Virginia University to major in wildlife forensics.
Faith, who plans to attend Penn State Harrisburg to study agribusiness, agreed that FFA is about much more than farming.
“FFA really teaches an individual a lot of life skills that not only will they use to win competitions, but they’ll use throughout their entire lives,” she said. “We compete in a lot of public speaking events. We learn communication and networking skills. Even in a career where you’re not directly connected to agriculture, you’re still getting something out of
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Celebrate the season by heading to the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds for the 14th annual GEARS Fall Festival. The family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
“The GEARS Fall Festival is an annual tradition that allows us to serve the community while bringing together groups of all ages to enjoy fall-themed activities and create memories with their friends and families,” said Karrie Norman, GEARS
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
When LIV-ETown hosts its annual Halloween parade and party, people can expect an evening of family fun.
“It’s called the ‘Elizabethtown Not-Too-Scary HalloweE-town Parade,’ where everyone is invited to join in the fun by entering in one of nine categories to try and win a trophy or by dressing up and attending the show,” said Tony Gibble, who is organizing the parade with Clint Gibble. “The theme is all things
Halloween but meant to be not too scary as to keep it fun for all ages.”
The parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, leaving from Cherry Street and College Avenue and ending at Elizabethtown College, where college groups and local organizations will host festivities.
Awards will be presented for entries in the following categories: ages 1 to 5; ages 6 to 10; ages 11 to 14; age 15 and up; couples; groups and organizations; best on wheels
900 E. High St., Elizabethtown.
The ag sales team comprises (from left) Mya Ellis, Cami Lewis, Aleigh Shenk and Faith Musser.
Barrel train rides and inflatables will be featured at the GEARS Fall Festival.
The floriculture team is (from left) Kylie Hottenstein, Calista Bryant, Natalie Ott and Ellia Spang.
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program coordinator. “It also gives the local schools an opportunity to be creative and work together to provide a service to their community.”
Activities will include pumpkin golf, pumpkin painting, a haunted barn with age-appropriate levels of scariness, hayrides, barrel train rides, a new jumbo Hungry Hungry Hippos game and more. The Elizabethtown Senior
Center will sponsor bingo. “Students of the E-town Middle School Student Council will be hosting many free carnival games and activities,” Norman shared. “E-town College students will be hosting several tables of activities and games as part of their ‘Jumping Into the Streets’ day of community volunteer service.” Members of the Elizabethtown College wrestling team will run the
Dear Brother or Sister in Christ, In the United States, 40% of Christians do not vote.
If God did not want us to have an active role in His plans, He would not have called us to action repeatedly throughout Scripture. Again and again, from Genesis to Revelation, He calls on His people to act, to stand against evil, and to stand up for the needy and vulnerable (Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 5:11, Proverbs 29:2, Proverbs 31:8-9). If we sit on the sidelines while every good thing our nation stands for is destroyed, we will have violated far more Scripture than the handful of passages that may be misused to justify inaction.
Christians oftentimes ignore getting involved in the voting process for several reasons: (1) they don’t believe their vote counts, (2) they have been misinformed, or (3) they have never done it; therefore, it’s hard to break the ice. We encourage you to pray and ask God to help you break free from these fears. We are all called upon to do the right thing.
Many Christians do not vote because of pressure from their church and community. It is time to fully reverse that habit. We are all called upon to do the right thing. The hard part is finding the courage to stand up, to stand in the gap. Initially, you may be judged for doing so. But standing in the gap for good is the only way to stop this storm.
Here’s what you can do today to save the country:
1. You can vote early by mail, or in-person. Call us and we’ll help you better understand the options Pennsylvania offers: 717-403-7041.
2. Talk to everyone about why you are voting and why they should too.
3. Pray for our nation and our nation’s leaders. Please act. You don’t want to wake-up the day after the 2024 election wishing you had done more to save your community and your country.
Sincerely,
Anonymous Amishman from Wayne County, Ohio
haunted barn.
A variety of craft vendors will be on-site, and the festival will feature food trucks, including Philly Cheesesteak Co. on the Roll, Mocha Motion Coffee, MAD BBQ LLC and the Candy Unicornium.
While the main goal of the festival is to provide a fun family outing, it serves an additional purpose, Norman shared. “Partnerships (with community groups) allow GEARS to highlight the talents of the younger generations and promote the value of serving your community,” she explained. “They play a huge part in the success of the event in offering so many free activities and interacting with guests.”
Norman emphasized that the festival also relies on sponsors, which help GEARS hold the event year after year. The major sponsors of the event are Members 1st Federal Credit Union, RE/MAX Pinnacle Greg Grogan/Kate Storm
Team and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Norman encourages people to come out to the festival, which promises to be an entertaining event.
“Students have been working hard to prepare activities for all to enjoy, so stop by and share in the excitement of fall,” she said. “While many of the activities are free of charge, some activities will require a small fee. These activities can be purchased individually, or a wristband may be purchased for (a set price) at the event.”
The Fall Festival will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit www.GetintoGEARS.org/ fall-festival.
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75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com
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ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us! 9:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
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PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com
RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
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(wheelchairs or scooters); motorized, vehicles and floats; and pets. Various community members will judge the categories. Judges will include Joyce Davis, president of World Affairs Council of Harrisburg; Javita Thompson, director of Elizabethtown College’s Center for Community and Civic Engagement; and Frank Barrett, president and CEO of Boyd Wilson.
Clint noted that the parade and Halloween festivities would not be possible without the support of community partners.
“We are partnering with the Elizabethtown College again this year,” he said. “It’s a partnership that we appreciate and value as we both strive to engage the community. The parade this year is sponsored by Brightspeed Fiber Internet. It’s because of them that we can bring this parade to life as well as add some additional highlights
Workshop set for parents and teachers
The Janus School, 205 Lefever Road, Mount Joy, will host a workshop for teachers and parents on Monday, Oct. 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program will share tools and strategies to help support a child’s development of executive skills.
There is a fee, and Act 48 credits are available for educators. To register, visit https://thejanus school.org/esworkshop/.
this year, so a big thanks to them and their team.”
On the Elizabethtown College campus, students will host Trunk or Treat from their vehicles, and local businesses will set up trick-or-treat tables. Food trucks and a Halloween inflatable walk-through will also be featured.
Tony and Clint emphasized that the parade is truly a community endeavor, and they encourage everyone to come out for the festivities.
“If you love Halloween and spooky hometown fun, you’ll not want to miss this awesome E-town event,” Tony said, adding that parade sign-ups are still available for all categories. “You can sign up by emailing LIVetownevents@ gmail.com.”
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Haunted Marietta to return
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Haunted Marietta is back for another year, encouraging brave souls to experience some spine-tingling fun - if they dare!
This year’s event will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26, and will feature two attractions: a haunted house at the Union Meeting House, 80 N. Waterford Ave., and a haunted corn maze and other activities behind Molly’s Courtyard Café, 17 E. Market St.
From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
night, the attraction will feature thrills and chills for adults throughout the interactive attraction. On Oct. 26, people are invited to join in a costume parade starting in the square in Marietta at 5 p.m. and walking down to the Union Meeting House for the children’s hour.
At Molly’s Courtyard Café, visitors can explore a corn maze and enjoy a variety of food trucks and vendors, said Ali Marquart, a board member of Marietta Restoration Associates, which organizes the event under creative director and Marietta resident Willis
Boyles had created a Halloween attraction in his Marietta backyard for many years, inviting the
community to attend free of charge. In 2019, Marietta Restoration Associates approached Boyles about collaborating on the event and moving it to the Union Meeting House, where it could take place no matter the weather. Boyles still handles all of the design and creativity for the haunted house, with new features added each year.
Marquart invites people of all ages to come to Haunted Marietta, noting that a small admission fee will be charged for each attraction. Donations will be accepted as well.
“People can expect a scary night ahead of them when entering either of the Haunted Marietta attractions,” Marquart said. “For those who are not a fan of getting scared, they can enjoy the vendors and food trucks for a family fun evening.”
Proceeds from the event benefit Marietta Restoration Associates, an organization founded in 1965 by a group of Marietta citizens that wanted to preserve the history of the town. “Since then, the organization has grown to be a staple in the community by organizing events such as Haunted Marietta and the Candlelight Tour,” Marquart said. “The money from these events goes towards continuing to preserve Marietta’s cultural and architectural heritage.” Both cash and credit cards will be accepted for Haunted Marietta, but cash is preferred. For more information, search for “Haunted Marietta PA” on Facebook.
Hope’s Haven to host community hoedown
Hope’s Haven Rescue & Youth Camp, 114 Kissel Barrick Road, Bainbridge, will hold a community hoedown on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is free to the community.
Hope’s Haven is a faithbased ministry, where rescued horses are paired with children dealing with
conflicts or trauma in their lives. The hoedown will include horse rides, hayrides, food for purchase and pumpkin painting. It is also an opportunity to meet volunteer staff members and learn more about the program. Any cancellation information will be posted at www.facebook .com/hopes haven4Life. In the event of cancellation, the event will not be rescheduled. For additional details, visit the aforementioned Facebook page or www.hopeshaven 4life.org.
Among the attractions at the event will be hayrides.
Celebrating the music of Ephrata Cloister
The community is invited to experience the unique and original music of Ephrata Cloister in a special concert by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus on Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. The free performance is open to the public and will be held at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center at Elizabethtown College, 1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown.
The Ephrata Cloister Chorus will perform four pieces from the 1739 hymnal “Zionitischer Weyrauchs-Hügel,” one of the earliest
collections of hymns composed by the religious community at Ephrata Cloister. In addition to these rare works, the program will feature selections from other early American musical traditions, including pieces from the Lititz Moravian community and the Shaker community of Mt. Lebanon, offering a diverse exploration of sacred music.
Preceding the performance, archivist Rachel Grove Rohrbaugh will discuss the recent conservation work completed in 2023 on two rare
Ephrata music manuscript books.
These handcrafted books, created at Ephrata Cloister in the mid-18th century, are housed in the Hess Archives and Special Collections at Elizabethtown College and feature examples of Pennsylvania German fraktur artwork.
The Ephrata Cloister Chorus is an educational program of the Ephrata Cloister Associates. The group is directed by Mark Herr and accompanied by Juliet Mitton.
Historic Ephrata Cloister is admin-
Program to focus on God’s faithfulness
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
Amanda Meisenbach will speak on the topic “Faithful in Every Season,” focusing on God’s faithfulness. Meisenbach will use the life of the biblical character Joseph as an example.
Amanda is married to Joe and is a mother of two preschool children. She is a
member of Chiques Church and enjoys being outdoors, baking, reading, and spending time with friends. During the program, child care will be provided for
infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
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Bears’ soccer blanks Carlisle, 2-0
Elizabethtown’s Dylan Bell stretches for the ball during the 2-0 win at home against Carlisle in a non-league game on October 5.
On home turf, Bears’ Carlos Valencia beats Carlisles’ Landis Leatherman for the ball on October 5 during a 3-0 triumph.
On the road, E-town’s Caroline Sticker makes a huge save to secure the 1-0 triumph over Garden Spot on October 4 in New Holland.
On October 4, Bears’ Faith Musser pushes through the Garden Spot defender during a 1-0 win in New Holland.
E-town’s Kendra Griffie steals the ball from Garden Spot’s Ali Sensenig in New Holland during a 1-0 sweep on October 4.
photos by Cheri Sine
your experience through FFA.”
As president of the FFA club, Kylie said she’s honed a variety of skills. “I’ve learned delegation, which is still hard to be honest,” she said. “I’ve also gotten lifelong friends through FFA, and it’s definitely a family that I cherish.” After graduation, Kylie plans to participate in the Christian gap year program Miracle Mountain Ranch, work with horses and possibly pursue equine massage therapy as a career.
Natalie said she can’t imagine her high school career without FFA. “I never felt like I fit in anywhere, to be honest, but then Faith and Kylie asked me to join FFA my freshman year, and I felt something click,” she shared. “It was a community you could
be yourself in and learn so many different things.”
Her post-high-school plans include attending Delaware Valley University to study landscape architecture.
Ellia joined FFA last year, not sure what to expect from the group. “It’s been a great experience,” she said. “The community in FFA is so welcoming. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you like to do. We all come together, and we have fun together.”
Although both teams hope to do well at nationals, the members are mostly focused on being in the moment.
“Our goal was to make it to nationals, so we all want to do well,” said Kylie, “but for most of us, this will be our only chance at nationals, so we just want to enjoy the experience and take it all in.”
Church to present guitar concert
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 75 E. High St., Elizabethtown, will present the second of its Music on High series performance of the season, featuring classical guitarist Marie Wilson on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 4 p.m.
Wilson blends intricate fingerstyle techniques with soulful melodies, creating a sound that is uniquely her
own. She will perform her own compositions as well as popular music. The musical event series offers free quality performances to the community. Parking will be available in the lot next to the church. For more information, contact music@ christlutheran-etown.com or call the church office at 717-367-2786.
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Harrington-Heisey
The Heisey and Harrington families have announced the engagement of Olivia Grace Harrington of Ephrata to Derek Stefan Heisey of Elizabethtown.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Todd and Katrina Harrington of Ephrata. She graduated from Ephrata High School in 2021 and is scheduled to graduate from Messiah University in 2025.
Mr. Heisey is the son of Wayne and Simone Heisey of Elizabethtown. He graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 2020 and Messiah University in 2024. He is employed by Rohrer Seeds in Lancaster. A July 2025 wedding is planned.
Seniors invited to SALT ministry
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
For seniors, options to make connections in the community can be limited. The members of Mount Joy Church of God want to change that. The church is launching a new ministry called SALT - Seniors Are Living Treasures - open to anyone age 60 or older. There is no cost to attend the program, which will meet at the church, 30 E. Main St., Mount Joy, on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
Church member Tracy Miller said the time is split between organized activities and unstructured free time. “We will provide cards, games, puzzles, adult coloring, conversation, etc. Even our church library will be open for anyone who wishes to check out a book,” she said. “We will also have different activities every week: bingo, ice cream social, classic movies and popcorn, crafts and more.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), loneliness and social isolation in older adults are public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk of serious medical conditions. A 2020 study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine shows that nearly onefourth of adults age 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated. According to the CDC, social isolation can lead to a 50% increased risk of dementia, a 29% increased risk of heart disease and a 32% increased risk of stroke.
To combat those statistics locally, the members of Mount Joy Church of God
hope SALT becomes a true community effort. Several leaders of local churches have joined the effort to promote the ministry.
“The senior population in Mount Joy needs a place where they can congregate, socialize, share miseries or health conditions, meet new friends and not be lonely,” said Nancy Shonk, who attends Florin Church of the Brethren.
Joining Shonk on the leadership is Renee Haney from Swatara Hill Church of the Brethren, who got involved because she understands the loneliness that seniors can struggle with. “So many seniors are lonely and don’t know how to connect with others with similar interests,” Haney shared. “I’m hoping SALT will be a place where they can make meaningful connections with others in their age group.”
The idea for the ministry came from Mount Joy Church of God’s plans to mark its 200th anniversary in 2031. The church assembled a Vision 2031 team to look at challenges and opportunities in the community. The team noticed a lack of activities for seniors in Mount Joy. “We don’t have a location here in Mount Joy where seniors can just meet, have a cup of coffee, fellowship, play cards,” Miller said. ”I felt compelled to change that.”
While Shonk wants to provide opportunities for other seniors, the ministry is personal for her. “I am a senior, and even though I have a spouse, I am looking forward to being part of the leadership and helping make seniors feel like they are an appreciated member of the community,” she stated.
GEARS posts programs
GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getinto gears.org or call 717-367-0355.
Making Budgets Work will be presented by M&T Bank on Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown. Topics will include identifying personal obstacles to budgeting; creating a structure to track
Ministry leader Debbie Cohn, also a senior citizen, is excited about bringing her peers together. “It is important to be with people who understand your challenges, while sharing new ideas, thoughts and experiences,” she said.
Mount Joy Church of God senior pastor Richard Vaughn looks forward to what the ministry can do to help the community. “Our goal is to be a key member of this community, whether it’s participating in different downtown community events like Winterfest or simply providing access to our facility bathrooms during the car show,” he remarked. “This is an opportunity for our facility to be used by the greater community. Whether a senior attends our church, another church or doesn’t attend church at all, they will be welcomed to gather here with their peers and have a good time.”
Seniors who are interested in participating in SALT do not need to register. People may park on the street and enter the church off of Main Street or access the building without climbing steps through the
East Henry Street entrance via a parking lot at the rear of the church. For more information, visit www .mountjoychurchofgod.org or call 717-653-4695.
Piercing Word to present Scripture-based musical
Piercing Word will present its original production “Sermon on the Mount: The Musical!” at Florin Church of the Brethren, 815 Bruce Ave., Mount Joy, at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.
Audiences will witness Jesus’ most famous sermon set to original music. In this word-forword presentation of Matthew 5-7, Jesus describes what life is like in the Kingdom of God. Contrasted with the legalistic society of his day, Jesus helps to explain that man sees the outward appearance while God looks at the heart.
Piercing Word performs
Scripture in dramatic and musical presentations, word-for-word from the ESV Bible. The group, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), Christian ministry based in Lancaster, has been performing Scripture across the country since 2007.
Piercing Word challenges people to memorize the Word of God for themselves and then equips them to do so through its Warriors of the Word Bible memorization resources. To find out more information about Piercing Word, visit www .piercingword.org or call 888-244-3461.
and analyze spending; creating short-term, medium-term and long-term goals; the importance of reducing debt and building emergency savings; and strategies for managing day-to-day spending. The program is free of charge and open to people age 18 and up. Preregistration is required.
Paint a Seasonal Pillow will take place on Monday, Nov. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Winters Heritage House Museum, 47 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Barbara
Plunkett will guide participants through painting a seasonal wreath image on a pillow cover. The pillow, pillow cover, and paint will be provided. The program is open to people age 18 and up. Zumba Gold will be held on Wednesdays, Oct. 23 to Nov. 20, from 6:15 to 7 p.m. in the gym at the GEARS Community Center. The class is a toned-down version of Zumba designed for active older adults and individuals who are deconditioned or new to exercise.
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Inviting seniors to SALT are (from left) Renee Haney, Nancy Shonk, Richard Vaughn and Tracy Miller.
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