PASTORAL SERVICES

APRIL 5 & 19, WEDNESDAY

Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, Meeting in Various Locations

A continuing study of 1 & 2 Peter. Contact Don Aldrich (610) 299-0713 for information.

APRIL 5, 12, 19 & 26, WEDNESDAY

Chaplain Bible Study

7pm, Theater

Study application of spiritual disciplines according to Scripture.

APRIL 6 & 13, THURSDAY

Enriching Your Tine in the Word

10am, Gardens South Conference Room

Bible study methods taught by Susan Ulrich.

APRIL 6, THURSDAY

Widowed Men’s Gathering

8am, Concord Room

Speaker: Al Maz, GSV resident, will share stories related to his antique car.

APRIL 7, FRIDAY

Community Good Friday Service

1:30pm, Chapel

Topic: Words from the Cross: Meditations by pastors of local churches and music by the Village Voices and Village Ringers.

April 10, Monday

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT INTEREST

12-1pm, Concord Room

There may be an opportunity in the near future for Garden Spot Village residents to assist with the resettlement of a refugee family in our local community. Feel free to bring your lunch and dine with others or simply stop by for information. This is an initial meeting only to share information – no commitment necessary for further involvement by your attendance. Contact Campus Pastor Chet Yoder (6203) for more details.

APRIL 13, THURSDAY

Prayer for Revival

7pm, Chapel

An opportunity to pray for God’s hand to be seen in our world.

APRIL 19, WEDNESDAY

Women In Community

8am, Village Park

Breakfast, conversation and engagement with guest speaker, GSV resident storyteller Diane Albertson, who will engage us with stories around the theme Titanic. Sign up at Resident Services.

APRIL 20, THURSDAY

Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s 7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant

Food, fellowship, and devotional | Pastor Jack Estep

Plain Living Education Series

APRIL 4, 10 & 20, 7pm, Chapel

We partnered with Mennonite Life to offer a Plain Living Series, which serves to educate our community about the Plain community in Lancaster County.

• April 4, Tuesday Topic: Weaverland Mennonites: 300 years of growth, division, and faithfulness

• April 10, Monday Topic: My Journey into Plainness by Edsel Burdge

• April 24, Monday Topic: Amish Alternatives to Government Programs

KARYN NANCARVIS’ ORDINATION

Friday, April 14, 7pm, Chapel

The act of ordination symbolizes a combination of God’s call, the affirmation of Chaplaincy at GSV, Karyn’s dedication to ministry and the blessing of the wider church. Atlantic Coast Mennonite Conference, Laurel Street Mennonite Church, (Karyn’s home church) and the ministry team at Garden Spot will come together to affirm and bless her ministry. All are welcome to be present for this meaningful event in her spiritual walk and ministry!

STORY SHACKS – YEAR 2

Welcome to the second annual season of the GSV Story Shacks! Our Racial Literacy Committee is happy to be offering readings on the theme of Indigenous Peoples of North America

It is our hope that GSV residents and guests will enjoy learning more about our Native inhabitants through fiction and non-fiction alike. Book donations on this theme only, beginning now, can be dropped off at Pastoral Services. The newly decorated mini-libraries will be placed around campus sometime in May. Many thanks to members of the Art Guild for the bright and colorful new look of the Story Shacks! Available while supplies last.

APRIL 1 - 30

Trash To Cash

Did you know? Garden Spot Village collects: Eyeglasses (Lions Club)

Canceled Stamps on Envelopes (GSV Benevolent Fund)

Coke Caps (New Holland Elementary PTO)

Metal Can Tabs (Ronald McDonald House)

Cell Phones (Cell Phones for Soldiers)

Upcoming Collections

MAY 1-31

New Holland Early Learning Center

Collecting diapers, wipes, washable markers, watercolor paint sets, sidewalk chalk and color construction paper.