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Historical Society Celebrates Stories
HOHC: New Location, Same Life-Affirming Mission
BY ANN MEAD ASH BY ANN MEAD ASH
Myrna Smucker
Jesus Cruz
at Lancaster Mennonite High School. She is a freelance writer, and her book about Bird-in-Hand, which is subtitled “50 Years of Smucker Family Hospitality, 1968-2018,” delves into the origins and growth of the Bird-in-Hand Restaurant and Hotel and other associated businesses. Hess noted that she hopes the event will change how attendees and viewers see their own stories. “Annual Sto-
rytelling Night helps people recognize the incredible gift of our stories,” she said. “It honors everyday lived experiences of people in our communities.” She added that the event is a step toward the LMHS vision of “a world where people reflect on their own stories and learn to value the stories of others across boundaries.” Readers who would like to know more may visit www.lmhs.org.
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CHESTNUT LEVEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1068 Chestnut Level Rd., Quarryville, PA 17566 Ph: 717-548-2763. Visit us online at www.chestnutlevel.org Rev. John Hartman - Senior/Lead Pastor, Nathan Kilgore - Dir. of Youth & Young Adults. Kim Roberts - Dir. of Children’s Ministries/Jacob’s Ladder Nursery School. 8:00 am - Outside Sunday Worship Service beginning June 13th (Chairs/Blankets on the lawn). In the event of inclement weather, service will be moved to the sanctuary. 9:15 am Adult Sunday School. 10:30 am Indoor Sunday Worship Service in the Church Sanctuary. Live Streaming Service at 10:30 am on either Zoom, CLPC Facebook Live or YouTube. (Links can be found on church web site)
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COLERAIN CHURCH: 1923 Noble Rd., Kirkwood. Pastor Bryce Wendler. 717-7868322. Sunday Worship Service 10 am. Sunday School for Kids at 10 am : Web site: www.wesleyqville.org/colerain e-mail: info@wesleyqville.org ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300 Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566 Sunday Service & Kid’s Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756 GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday inperson Worship at 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Our services are also live-streamed and recorded on Grace’s YouTube channel. 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org
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In the last five years, the ministry originally known as House of His Creation (HOHC) and briefly called Family of Restoration Ministries (FORM), has been through a number of changes. After becoming FORM in 2016, the ministry moved from Lititz Pike to the Brickerville area, but as of late 2019, the name had
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LA COSECHA UN MINISTERIO DE WESLEY CHURCH: 7 Wesley Rd., Quarryville, PA. Pastor Richie Nazario. Servicio de Adoracion 11am. Escuela Dominical para ninos a las 11am. 717-786-8322 x308. rnazario@wesleyqville.org www.wesleyqville.org Facebook@LaCosechaQville R069598
Jean Kilheffer Hess, executive director of Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society (LMHS), could not help but share a “fun fact” when asked about the organization’s upcoming annual Storytelling Night. “No one knows what the storytellers will say ahead of time,” divulged Hess, who explained that neither the planners of the event nor the storytellers discuss story topics. “Interweaving of stories happens spontaneously,” noted Hess, adding, “Invariably it comes together in a beautiful way.” Storytelling Night, which was first suggested by an LMHS volunteer about 10 years ago, will be held on Monday, Aug. 9, at Mellinger Mennonite Church, 1916 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, at 7 p.m. Hess said the format is simple, but carefully prescribed. “The storytellers alternate and each tells a series of four-minute stories,” she explained, adding that the event has proven popular for LMHS. The free presentation will also be livestreamed at www.bit.ly/AMN21. LMHS welcomes donations to support the event’s mission to preserve history through storytelling. According to Hess, the goal of the evening is to provide an engaging way to learn about both everyday and exceptional experiences of local Anabaptists. This year, Jesus Cruz, who has served as national program director of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), and Myrna Smucker, former Lancaster Mennonite School teacher and author of “The Bird-in-Hand Story,” were chosen to speak. Hess explained that each was invited because of his or her contributions to Mennonite communities. “Each brings rich life experiences,” she noted. “They have pursued very different professional work, but a common thread is caring for people and meeting their needs.” In addition to his work for MCC, Cruz has had a varied career, which includes being an associate pastor. His work in the financial services field has most recently led him to working as a consultant for a Lancaster organization that is opening a new credit union focused on underserved persons such as recent immigrants. Smucker earned her degree in education from Eastern Mennonite University before teaching English and German
reverted to HOHC, and in February 2021, the ministry moved to the site of a former bed-and-breakfast at 301 N. Broad St., Lititz. Through all the changes, the mission of the ministry has been to affirm life by providing women with a place to heal and grow through maternity and after. In its new location, HOHC will continue to provide those services through
LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com Hearing assistance devices. MECHANIC GROVE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: 1392 Robert Fulton Hwy., (Rt. 222) Quarryville. Traditional Worship 8:15am; Adult & Children’s Sunday School 9:30am, Contemporary Worship 10:30am. Handicap access, hearing assistance device, infant & toddler nursery. 717-786-2723. Wee Friends Preschool 717-806-2161. CLASP Before & After School Program 717806-2159. Christian Child Care 717806-2160. www.mgcb.org MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 101 S Hess St., Quarryville, PA. Phone: 717.786.2941. Pastor Chris Eden. Sunday School 9 am. Sunday Worship Indoors and Online at 10:15 am. Website: quarryville.online.church Join us in serving Christ and our community. MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Walter Wagner, Interim Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am, nursery provided. Sunday School 11 am- all ages. Various ministries, groups available. Youth groups. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565. www.mteden.org MT. NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 673 Martic Heights Dr., Pequea. Pastor Chandler Evans. Office 717-284-4331. E-mail: secretary@mtneboumc.org. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. www.mtneboumc.org Mt. Nebo Preschool - 717-284-4331. OAK HILL FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: Come follow Jesus with us Sundays at 9am & in Gospel Community throughout the week! Meeting @ 902 Winter Hill Rd, Strasburg. 717-786-4559. Sundays @ 9am: Engaging, worshipful singing & biblical preaching (child classes available). Sundays @ 11am: Discipleship classes for all ages. Throughout the Week: smaller Gospel Communities meet in homes. Visit us online www.oakhillfellowship.com
maternity housing for women age 18 and up - especially women leaving abusive situations - who are in the first two trimesters of pregnancy and have been sober for several months. The women must also be willing to consider adoption and parenting plans and to take advantage of growth opportunities, and be educated toward reaching goals. See HOHC pg 10
MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours. REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”.Student Ministry: Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of month. Visit www.reftonchurch.org for more info. 717-806-5812. Handicapped accessible & Hearing assistance. SMITHVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 595 Pennsy Rd., New Providence. 717-786-1879. A Family Friendly Church. Sunday Worship Service, Jr. Church & Preschool at 10 a.m. Nursery Available. scog.cggc.org ST. CHRISTOPHER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Welcomes You! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 just East of Rt. 1 bypass ramps.) Sunday Holy Communion Services at 8:30am quiet & reflective & at 10:30am with Festive Music. Christian Formation & Education for all ages occurs btwn the services at 9:30. Nursery available. Join us for a beautiful Liturgy & warm Community. Check our website for updates. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz Rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134. www.stchrisoxford.org UNION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 5637 Street Rd., Kirkwood, PA, off Rt. 472 between Quarryville & Oxford. (717) 529-2000. Blended Worship at 10 am.; Sunday School 9 am.; Fellowship 9:45 am. Nursery provided. Email: upc@epix.net, www.unionpres.com, handicap access. WESLEY CHURCH: 1104 Kirkwood Pe, Quarryville. Pastor R. Blake Deibler. 717-786-8322. Sunday Worship Services at 7:45am, 9:15am & 11am. Sunday School All Ages 9:15am; Kids’ Time at the 11am service for K-5th grade. A special needs class if offered during 9:15am service. www.wesleyqville.org email: info@wesleyqville.org WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Pastors: Ron Bohannon and Deb Landis. For more information 717464-3462 or. office@wsucc.com
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