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Artist Blacksmiths Plan Gallery Meeting For Paradise “ What’s really interesting with this craft is that it combines the skills of working with different metals, mainly steel, and the creative artistic design elements that people incorporate into the item,” said Luke Shultz, member of the Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmiths’ Association (PABA). All types of metalwork will be on display at the Pennsylvania Artist “We call ourselves Blacksmiths’ Association gallery meeting. artist blacksmiths, as opposed to the traditional within the umbrella of metal- wreath. “The person who (image) of a blacksmith from work,” Shultz said. The group makes (a wreath for the holds regular meetings, all of competition) creates their 200 years ago.” The PABA gallery meeting which are open to the public. interpretation of a metal will be held on Saturday, Dec. Meetings are often held at a holiday wreath,” said 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the member’s shop or historic Shultz. “They are all making Paradise Community Center, 6 blacksmith shop and include the same thing, but there Londonvale Road, Paradise, demonstrations of certain are so many variations on skills or projects. how people approach maklocated just off Route 30. The group is part of the The gallery meeting, which ing that item.” Artists Blacksmith’s Associa- is always held in December, According to Shultz, tion of North America is traditionally located in interest in the craft of (ABANA), one of two chap- Paradise. “ We call it our blacksmithing has grown ters in Pennsylvania. “ We gallery meeting because it is recently. “Blacksmithing ... cover eastern Pennsylvania, a little different than the has seen a great resurgence with some members from rest of our meetings,” said in the last four years, surrounding states,” said Shultz, who noted that the because of television reality Shultz of the 20-year-old meeting is a showcase of shows like ‘Forged in Fire,’” group, which boasts about metal-related items. “Mem- he said. “One of the best 200 members who have a bers bring in examples of ways to get into the hobby is general interest in working what they worked on to join an association like with metal. “(That interest is) throughout the year or col- PABA, where you can go to mainly blacksmithing or forg- lections they might have of meetings and see demoning, but we also have some antique tools or things they strations about how to work with metal,” he noted. “The people who do tinsmithing, want to sell.” silversmithing, general fabri- Another highlight of the (attendees) will be rubbing cating, and other disciplines event is the Ironmaster of elbows and talking with the Day competition. “Any experienced (crafters).” member can make an item Shultz added that the organdesignated for that competi- ization has a lending library tion,” explained Shultz, who that features several hunsaid that the items are dis- dred volumes of books, played at the meeting and DVDs, and periodicals. voted on to determine which For more information, maker will be Ironmaster of readers may search for “PABA the Day. This year’s designat- PA Artist Blacksmiths’ Associed item to create is a holiday ation” on Facebook.
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., P.O. Box 635, Willow Street. 717-464-5683 Interim Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifred Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am. Social Distancing, Face Mask use & live-streaming are practiced. Visit: www.ascensionws.org
ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving relationship with Christ.
BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM. Pastoral Team: Paul Weitzel, Kevin Kumher, and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717-872-6755.
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. Join us for worship at either our 8:00 AM or 10:30 AM services held in the church sanctuary. Adult/Youth Sunday School is held at 9:15 AM. K.I.D.S.Own Worship is held in the Family Life Center during the 10:30 AM worship service. The 10:30 AM service is also live streamed via Zoom, CLPC Facebook and YouTube. Links can be found on the church’s website.
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
COMMUNITY OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH 117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, PA 19363 Sunday Service 10 am(in-person & online) 610-998-0282 collutheranchurch@gmail.com For more info, visit www.collutheranchurch.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
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
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. Limited handicap accessibility. mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com 717-786-7565 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. 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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Stanley Newcomer of Mount Joy holds an iron rose door knocker he made that won him the title of Ironmaster of the Day.
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:15 am & 10:45 am. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 am. Phone: 717872-4581 Online: www.findgracehere.org
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