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Stoltzfus had collapsed lungs and a broken femur, among other injuries. “That was a wakeup call in my life,” he said. “During my recovery time, I was thinking about what I could do (to honor God). I thought of a library. Growing up, I was a serious bookworm, and I just love reading.”

Stoltzfus and his family members remodeled the storage room, adding electricity, heating and air conditioning, paneling, flooring and bookshelves, which they purchased from a local woodworking shop. Stoltzfus also purchased a stateof-the-art barcode and scanning system to allow people to check out their own books.

At first, the library was filled with books from the family’s personal library along with some purchased books. “We started out lowkey. We started with 1,600 items. We were feeling out (if there was) a need in the community,” said Stoltzfus.

That question was soon answered when a library grand opening was held on March 14, 2015. “I was thinking we would have about 50 or so people show up,” said Stoltzfus. “On our grand opening, we had over 200 people. Literally, by the end of the day, the bookshelves were basically wiped out.”

Today, books are sorted and color-coded in 15 categories, including children’s and preschool Christian books, Bible/bedtime stories and history and geography. The library also features a reading area with a scenic view of the surrounding farmland. Patrons may also purchase snacks and beverages to enjoy while reading.

The Stoltzfus Christian Library is open on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 717-672-1587 or visit www.stoltzfuschristian library.org.

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Community Calendar

April 12. Kacie’s Cause Support Group Parkesburg Baptist Church

103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ KaciesCauseParkesburg

April 13. Narcotics Anonymous IMPACT Church

101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

April 15. Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser Christiana Lions Club

325 N. Bridge St., Christiana, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.facebook.com/ ChristianaLionsClub

April 16. Free Community Meal

New Beginnings Church of the Cross 1 Penn Ave, Christiana, 10 a.m. Attendees will be fed spiritually and then will be fed a free smorgasbord-style meal. The gray stone church is located between Old Newport Pike and Pine Street, two blocks from the light at Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive.

April 18. Paws For Reading Parkesburg Library

105 West St., Parkesburg, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Children may read to a friendly dog. Call to schedule a 15-minute session at 610-857-5165.

April 19. Strasburg Seniors Strasburg Fire Hall

203 W. Jackson St., Strasburg, 1 p.m. A representative of CPRS will be the featured presenter, and the presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, call Jill at 717239-1530.

April 28. Lego Club Moores Memorial Library 9 W. Slokom Ave, Christiana, 6 to 7 p.m. Children may free build with Legos and enter a chance to win a special price of their choice. For inquiries, call 610-593-6683 or message the library on Facebook.

May 20. OABEST Community Yard Sale

Octorara Junior-Senior High School 228 Highland Road, Atglen, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No fee is required. To reserve a spot, contact Jill Hardy at jhardy@octorara.org or 610-593-8238

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier.Submityourmetingorevent for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engle online.com. For more information, call800-800-1833,ext.6018.

“It’s a very warm and friendly place. (We) make you feel at home.”

Huggins explained that the church opened in Christiana four years ago after leaving a

United Methodist Church congregation in Maryland.

“(The church) met for a year in Nottingham, Maryland, and then this property came up for sale and they moved to

Christiana,” he said.

Sunday worship features a sermon, readings from Scripture and praise music. Attendees can sing along as the lyrics are projected onto a screen. “We also have a time of ‘joys and concerns’ - if you have a praise report or a request for prayer, you can participate in that,” Huggins noted.

Sunday school for people of all ages is held prior to the service at 9 a.m.

“People sit around fellowship hall for about an hour eating and getting to know about each other’s lives,” Huggins added. “Since the church used to be located in Maryland, we have people come from that area. It’s a fun thing. We are like one big family.”

717-826-8528

New Beginnings Church of the Cross is located at 1 Penn Ave., Christiana. The gray stone church is located between Newport Avenue and Pine Street, two blocks from the traffic light at Route 41 and Pine Creek Drive. For more information, call 484-678-2483 or visit www.facebook.com/New BeginningsCross. Sunday sermons can be viewed on the church’s YouTube channel. A link to the channel can be found on the Facebook page.

Annual All That Is Purple Gala set

The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s (DVCCC) annual All That Is Purple Gala event will be held on Thursday, April 27, at the Mendenhall Inn, 323 Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include live entertainment and gourmet dinner stations.

The theme for this year’s gala is “Embracing Hope and Healing.” The event will celebrate the commitment and kindness of DVCCC supporters, the strength and successes of survivors, and the organization’s resilience throughout recent years.

For reservations and additional information, visit www.dvcccpa.org/gala. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting kpurcell @dvcccpa.org or 610-431-3546, ext. 116.

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