Reading to a canine friend
Village Library offers Tail Waggin’ Tutors program
BY FRANCINE FULTON
As part of the Tail Waggin’ Tutors program, children are invited to practice their reading skills with Babes, a certified therapy dog available at the Village Library of Morgantown.
Babes, 6, is a sheepadoodle, which is a combination of a sheep dog and a poodle. She is accompanied to the library by her handlers, Stephen and Diana Richards of Exeter.
Babes, who has been a therapy dog for just over a year, visited the library for the first time in July. She and her handlers also visit local nursing homes.
“We talked about getting a dog, and I said that no matter what kind we get, I wanted her trained to be a therapy dog,” said Diana.
“We took her to Awesome Dawgs in Reading, and she became certified with Therapy Dogs International.”
Stephen noted that Babes has especially been a source of joy for nursing home residents.
“She is really good with the older folks. When we see people that have (memory issues), they light up and remember her and she remembers them,” he stated.
“We see a guy who can be a little grouchy, but when he sees her, his whole demeanor changes.
(Visiting with Babes) affects them in a positive way.”
The Richardses noted that they actually met Babes while on a meet-and-greet with another dog.
“We were looking at a different dog named Monkey. We had been in communication with a dog foster with Home at Last dog rescue,” Diana explained. “Our son and I were on the ground with the other dog, and (Babes) comes walking in between us and the other dog and put her head on my son’s chest. She picked (us). She came home with us that day.”
“I wasn’t the one trying to get a dog. My wife and my son, John, really wanted a dog,” Stephen
Elverson Parade, Halloween events planned
BY FRANCINE FULTON
Live music, floats by community groups, costumed participants and fire apparatus will all be featured during the annual Elverson Parade set for Wednesday, Oct. 16. The parade, which will begin to assemble on South Pine Street at 6 p.m., will step off promptly at 7 p.m. and
travel along Route 23 through the borough. This year’s theme is “Advance to Go, Elverson! Celebrating Our Favorite Board Games.”
Organizers expect to see costumes depicting games like Monopoly and checkers. “It’s always interesting to see what people come up with. I love their creativity,” said Elverson Mayor
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Preserving historyone leaf at a time
BY FRANCINE FULTON
When Chester County artist Margot Taylor heard that the Wawaset oak tree had fallen, she, along with many local residents, visited the site and quietly reflected on its history. The tree had stood alongside a spring house at the entry to the Myrick Conservation Center along Route 842 in Unionville, and it was a Penn oak, meaning it was a tree that was alive during the time when William Penn claimed his territory in Pennsylvania in 1682.
With permission, Taylor collected some leaves from the fallen oak and used them to make clay replicas to create a tribute to the tree and as a way to preserve history.
Samples of these clay leaf replicas will be featured as part of an art exhibit titled “Penn’s Wood Celebrated,” which will be presented by the Green Valleys Watershed Association (GVWA) on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Welkinweir estate house, 1368 Prizer Road, Pottstown.
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Reading with Babes the therapy dog are (from left) Stephen Richards, Johnathan Bowlin and Diana Richards.
Fire trucks from the Twin Valley Fire Department will be featured in the Elverson Parade again this year.
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BY FRANCINE FULTON
Conestoga Christian School (CCS) will hold its 51st annual chicken barbecue and auction on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19. The funds raised at the event will benefit the overall financial operation of the school, which offers classes for students in preschool through 12th grade.
The event will begin with the barbecue dinner on Oct. 18.
Dinners may be picked up in the school’s front parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinners can be eaten on-site from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
“We added a dine-in component this year during dinner time,” noted Michelle Parris, CCS admissions director, explaining that the eat-in option was not offered during the pandemic. “We are keeping the drive-through part because that is convenient for families to pull in, pick up dinner and take it home.”
Also on Oct. 18, a gift certificate store will be open outside the school until 4 p.m.; the store will then move into the school gymnasium.
Additionally, homemade apple dumplings will be available for purchase. Visitors may purchase a pan of eight dumplings for a fee.
Following the barbecue, there will be an alumni celebration behind the school. “We have great alumni events planned,” said Parris. “The evening will kick off with a student powderpuff football championship game, followed by an alumni soccer game.”
A live auction will be held on Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. until the last item is sold. The auction will feature a
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Oct. 19. Family Campfire Night
Goodwill Methodist Church
148 Church Road, Elverson, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featured will be a campfire, hot dogs, smores and games. www.goodwillmethodistchurch.org
Oct. 19. Turkey Supper
Caernarvon Fire Company
2145 Main St., Narvon. Gates will open at 12:45 p.m., and buffet-style seating will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Takeouts will be available from 1 p.m. until sold out. For more details, search for “Caernarvon Fire Company” on Facebook.
Oct. 19. Flea Market
St. Peter United Church of Christ 1920 Ridge Road (Route 23), Pottstown, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will also be available. Call 610-469-9690 for additional details.
Oct. 21. Honey Brook Halloween Parade
Presented by the Honey Brook Lions Club, 7 p.m. The parade will form at the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, travel along Route 322 and end at the Honey Brook Fire Company, 679 Fire House Lane.
The Honey Brook Women’s Club will serve refreshments following the parade at the fire company. For more information or to participate in the parade, contact Jim Mimm at 610-698-0109. There is no rain date.
Oct. 23. Caernarvon Historical Society Meeting
2148 Main St., Narvon, 7 p.m. Guest speaker Mike Cassidy will present a program about 19th-century gardens in Pennsylvania Dutch country.
Oct. 25. Community Dinner
St. Peter United Church of Christ, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A free will offering will be received.
Oct. 26. Truck or Treat
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
5 Brooke Manor, Birdsboro, 4 to 6 p.m. The event will be held rain or shine. Free hot dogs, drinks, snacks and treats will be offered. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Children are encouraged to attend dressed in costume.
Oct. 28. Story Time
Boone Area Library
129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, 10:15 a.m. Guest reader will be park ranger Jared Brandt from French Creek State Park. www.facebook.com/boonearealibrary
Oct. 29. Neighbors
Conestoga Mennonite Church
2779 Main St., Morgantown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A program about North Star Initiative, a nonprofit organization that provides support and See Calendar pg 4
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Esther Prosser, a member of the parade committee.
Music will be a highlight of the parade. Scheduled to perform this year are members of the Twin Valley Middle and High School marching bands, the Owen J. Roberts High School marching band and, new this year, the Pottsgrove Middle School marching band.
“Johnny Barnett, who does country music, will play from 6 to 7 p.m. in advance of the parade at the Elverson Supply parking lot (101 E. Main St.),” noted Prosser. “ReMix Dance students will end the parade.”
Fire trucks from local fire companies, including Twin Valley Fire Department (TVFD), will also be featured. “The fire truck from Twin Valley comes through first (to start the parade). (Fire trucks) make for a good parade,” said Prosser, adding that TVFD fire police will help with traffic control throughout the event.
Route 23 will be closed to vehicular traffic during the parade, and after 6 p.m., drivers may only enter South Pine Street via Route 401.
Food will be available to purchase along the parade route. The Windy Hill Farm to Table food truck will be located at the old train station, 50 E. Main St. The Yellow Door taco stand will be located at 10 E. Main St., and a funnel cake truck will be stationed on
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the west end of town at Shear Heaven Hair Salon, 70 W. Main St. Elverson T-shirts will be for sale next to the Windy Hill Farm to Table food truck.
For more information about the parade, visit www.elversonboro.org or www.facebook.com/elversoncom munity. Those with questions may email Prosser at esther@ stoltzfus.com.
Other organizations have also planned Halloween-themed activities.
Birdsboro Rotary Club will present its annual Halloween parade on Thursday, Oct. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. at Daniel Boone Area High School, 501 Chestnut St., Birdsboro. Those who would like to participate in the parade or enter a float may complete a registration at www.facebook .com/BirdsboroHalloweenParade. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Oct. 16. In the event of rain, the parade will take place on Thursday, Oct. 24. For more information, visit the previously mentioned Facebook page or www .birdsbororotary.org.
The Honey Brook Lions Club will present the annual Honey Brook Halloween Parade on Monday, Oct. 21, beginning at 7 p.m. The parade will form at the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, travel along Route 322 and end at the Honey Brook Fire Company, 679 Fire House Lane. Costumed children and their families, local officials and other participants are asked to line up beginning at 6 p.m. in the church parking lot.
The Honey Brook Women’s Club will serve refreshments following the parade at the fire company. For more information or to participate in the parade, contact Jim Mimm at 610-698-0109. More information is also available at www.facebook.com/ HoneyBrookLionsClub. There is no rain date.
The Honey Brook Elementary Center Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will present a Trunk or Treat at the Honey Brook Elementary Center, 1530 W. Walnut Road, Honey Brook, on Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. Children will be able to travel from vehicle to vehicle collecting candy. The top three decorated trunks will win gift card prizes. Those who would like to participate by decorating their vehicles’ trunk are asked to email longenecker.lauren@gmail.com to reserve a spot. The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 18.
Boone Area Library, 129 N. Mill St., Birdsboro, will offer a Halloween Haunt program on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. During the event, children will be able to trick-or-treat through the library. There will also be activities and a photo booth. For more information, visit www.facebook .com/boonearealibrary or call the library at 610-582-5666.
Taylor has been collecting and preserving leaves from Penn oak trees since 2016, visiting sites in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware.
“I got in my car and drove around after the trees had fallen. I collected the leaves of the trees that I found, and I took them home,” she explained, noting that she received permission from each of the property owners before removing the leaves. “I then put them in a bucket of water, rehydrated them, and I put them onto a slab of clay. I rolled them into the slab of clay - one leaf, one clay replica.”
Each leaf on display will be accompanied by a description. “I love the history and specialness of the trees and where they stood and (how they are) connected with the human story,” said Taylor. “Each of them will be accompanied by a written piece that tells its place in history.”
Taylor was able to locate the trees using the book “Penn’s Woods 1682 - 1982,” authored by GVWA’s first executive director, Halfred Wertz, along with M. Joy Callender, The pair researched how many of the documented trees were still alive, starting a multi-year search for the remaining trees.
“In the book, there is a series of chapters. The majority of plants are in Pennsylvania. The Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey (trees) were a separate chapter,” Taylor noted. “They stated the tree by number and gave a relative location - all before GPS was available.”
Taylor traveled many miles throughout the various states, sometimes accompanied by friends. “What I learned was that living plants become more vital by hydrating them,” she said. “I took a bunch of brown leaves from a paper bag, plunged them gently into a
bucket of water, and 24 hours later, I had supple leaves to work with.”
She recalled visiting an oak tree at the London Grove Meeting that had fallen in 2023. “For a week, people walked quietly and were sitting around the tree, and you would hear the stories of their personal connections,” she recalled. “There was a constant endless flow of people. To me, the tree is a living being, and people talked about how that tree was important to them.”
Taylor, who is also a landscape architect, said it is important to preserve these Penn oaks, noting that William Penn frequently signed treaties with the Native Americans under an oak tree.
“I encourage (people) to learn the stories of these trees and to visit those (trees that are) still living to witness their magic first hand, before it is too late,” said Taylor. She added that she plans to eventually return the clay leaves to the owners of the property where they were found.
Also featured during the “Penn’s Woods Celebrated” exhibit will be photos by commercial photographer Carlos Alejandro. “Carlos Alejandro joins me with his amazing photographs of these trees taken over a six-year span,” Taylor stated. “He will have an absolutely stunning picture of the fallen London Grove oak that he framed using the wood from the tree.”
Admission to the art exhibit is free. Reservations are requested by emailing welkinweir@green valleys.org. Walks-ins will also be welcome.
For more information about the event, visit www.greenval leys.org and choose “Events.”
advocacy for survivors of human trafficking, will be presented. All local women are invited to attend the Christian fellowship group. Free child care is provided.
Using preserved leaves from fallen Penn oak trees, artist Margot Taylor created clay replicas.
Church to host guest speaker
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 300 W. First St., Birdsboro, will host guest speaker Naomi Washington-Leapheart during Sunday worship on Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Washington-Leapheart will address the theme of “Respect” as part of St. Paul’s sermon series “Do Unto Others.” The series explores the Golden Rule, which encourages people to engage in conversation and work together to create a common good with others, even those they may disagree with politically or ideologically. The goal is to discover the beauty that can be created when people work together to make the world a better place.
Washington-Leapheart is an adjunct professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University, and she is the Religion and Public Life Government Fellow at Harvard Divinity School. She serves as the first-ever strategic partnerships director at Political Research Associates (PRA), a social justice research and strategy center.
Those with questions may contact the church office at 610582-8461 or office@stpaulsbirds boro.org. More information about the church is available at www .facebook.com/stpaulsuccbirds boro and www.stpaulsbirds boro.org.
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added. “She came home, and I ended up being her person. I have a T-shirt that Diane bought for me that says, ‘Emotional support human.’ That’s my job.”
Those who visit with Babes at the library will receive her business card, which states that her job is to “alleviate stress and enhance the well-being” of those who come in contact with her. This makes her the ideal dog for children to read to, especially those who are uncomfortable reading aloud or those who are struggling
with reading.
According to Therapy Dogs International, by sitting down next to a dog and reading to the animal, children are able to relax and put their fears aside. “She is not judgmental,” said Diana. Babes generally is on hand at the Village Library, 207 N. Walnut St., Morgantown, every other Saturday. To learn the date of Babes’ next scheduled visit and to register for a time slot to read to her, call 610-286-1022 or email smolibrary@gmail.com.
Society to host guest speaker
The Caernarvon Historical Society will host guest speaker Mike Cassidy on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. He will present a program about 19th-century gardens in Pennsylvania Dutch country.
The event will take place at the Caernarvon Historical Society building, 2148 Main St., Narvon.
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selection of items that have been popular at previous auctions, experiences, artwork and quilts, as well as jellies and jams and homemade yogurt donated each year by CCS families.
“Local businesses are so good to us,” Parris stated. “Trish from Flourish Flowers donated a pass to her Christmas garden party. The apples (for the apple dumplings) were donated to us by Weaver’s Orchard.”
“A lot of our parents are very talented,” she added, noting that parents volunteer throughout the two-day event. “One of our parents is going to do a pour paint class. We also have a family that has a lake house in Tennessee, and they are donating time to use that lake house.”
In addition, each class at the school has designed a themed basket for the auction. Basket themes this year will include Date Night, Stay-cation, Dad’s Day Off, Adventure Seeker, Family Game Night, Gardening, Fishing, Beach Weekend, Snack Attack, Living
Local and College Bound. Bidding on class baskets will start at 9:30 a.m. CCS students have also created items that will be up for bids, including paintings.
“Right after the class baskets are auctioned, we will give the bidders an opportunity to raise their paddles to make a donation toward our special project,” said Parris, noting that in years past the projects have been a new copier, playground equipment, a bus and picnic tables. “This year, our special project is our capital campaign. The thing we are most excited about is we laid the foundation to add four new classrooms. It will house our fifth grade and two music rooms. We aim to have the classrooms paid in full upon completing the project in January.”
Breakfast sandwiches and individual apple dumplings will also be offered for sale at the Cougar Cafe on Oct. 19. Cougar Grounds will offer hot coffee, cold brew, hot cider and hot chocolate.
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CCS is holding an online auction as well. Bidding will start on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. and run through Sunday, Oct. 27, at noon. Items, unless other arrangements are made, must be picked up at the school.
“It makes bidding convenient for those unable to attend the live auction and is where we sell the bulk of our auction items,” Parris noted.
CCS is located at 2760 Main St.
(Route 23), Morgantown. For complete details about the barbecue and auction, visit www.conestogachristian.net/bbqauction or contact Elisha Hall, events coordinator, at 610286-0353, ext. 171 or elisha.hall@ conestogachristian.net. Overflow parking and a shuttle service will be available at Conestoga Mennonite Church, which is located across the street from the school.
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.
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Christian School students (front, from left) Alexander Gring, Colette Grego, (back) Brock Harkins, Madison Horst, Nate Phillips and Ella Perechinsky, who is holding artwork that she painted.
Library plans fundraiser
Honey Brook Community Library will host a “Booktoberfest” fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Suburban Brewing Company 322 Taproom, 3041 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook.
The ticket price includes a flight of five beers and snacks. Corey Ross, brewmaster for Suburban Brewing Company, will discuss how the beers are made and be available to answer questions.
Suburban Beer will be available to purchase at the bar or for takeout after the event.
Tickets can be purchased at the Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, or at Suburban Brewing Company 322 Taproom.
All tickets must be purchased in advance. Only cash or checks will be accepted for payment at the library. To purchase tickets with PayPal, visit www.honeybrook library.org, click the Donate Today! button and add “fundraiser” in the memo.
People must be age 21 or older to attend. All proceeds will benefit the library. For more details, call 610-273-3303.
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ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
BOOT ROAD TREE SERVICE Expert tree removal, stump grinding & Trimming. Fully Insured 610-656-5880
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1866-996-1526
GUTTERS, GUTTERS Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HONEY BROOK LAWNCARE • Leaves Clean Up • Mulching • Trimming | 610-412-8545
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/29/24.) Call 1844-826-2535
PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
PAINTING HOUSES Painting/refinishing old kitchen cabinets & furniture. Also Epoxy work. 717-723-5079
ROOFING ~ Amish Quality 10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
Small Engine Service & Repair
BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org
BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.
BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S. Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare through age 2 and children’s worship during the sermon for PreK-Grade 3 available. Learn more at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790. For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch
CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Dave Kling, dklingclm@gmail.com 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.
FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Rev. Tim Latham. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am Nursery provided. Christian Education, Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640
LIVING GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH: 3200 Horseshoe Pike, 3 miles east of Honey Brook. Handicap accessible. Please join us for worship each Sunday at 9:30 am and Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 am. Nursery care is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, join us via livestream on YouTube.
MT ZION UMC: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon
PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org
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