PASTORAL SERVICES

FEBRUARY 1 & 15, WEDNESDAY

Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, Meeting in Various Locations

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

FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15 & 22, WEDNESDAY

February Welsh Mountain Series

Join us for a series of events in February which will focus on the dynamics of the Welsh Mountain Community.

February 13, Monday, Chapel, 7pm – Legends and Lessons from the Welsh Mountain – Don Horning, New Holland Area Historical Society, will moderate.

February 20, Monday, Chapel, 7pm – Religious History and Mission on Welsh Mountain – Ken Sensenig will share stories and historical research.

February 27, Monday, 9:30am depart the Apt Suites Lobby

– Guided bus tour of the Welsh Mountains and surrounding area, including Welsh Mountain Home, Welsh Mountain Medical Center, the Nature Preservation effort, and more. Appx. 2 hours in length.

Cost: 8pp

Sign up at Resident Services.

WOMEN’S WEEKEND

For residents, staff and friends!

April 21-23, 2023 | Friday, 7pm - Sunday, 1pm St Mary of Providence Retreat Center, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson

Theme: “Love Him Back”

Speakers: Karyn Nancarvis: “Loving God”

Sherilyn Lapp: “Loving Yourself”

Wendy Nagle: “Loving Creation”

$155 per person for a double occupancy room, $185 for a single occupancy room (total for two nights includes five meals starting with Saturday morning breakfast). Registration forms are available at Resident Services, Apartment Suites Lobby, and Pastoral Services. Space is limited. Reserve your place early! Limited number of partial scholarships available.

Chaplains’ Bible Study | 7pm, Theater

Study the spiritual disciplines as outlined in scripture with practical application.

FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16 & 23 THURSDAY

Women’s Bible Study | 10am, Garden Towers

This study focuses on Galations. Led by Liz and Sally.

FEBRUARY 9, THURSDAY

Prayer for Revival | 7pm, Chapel

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

FEBRUARY 12, SUNDAY

Mid-Winter Vespers Service | 6pm, Chapel

African-American hymns, history, prayers and reflections in honor of Black History Month

FEBRUARY 13, 20 & 27, MONDAY

Welsh Mountain Series

See insert for more information.

FEBRUARY 15, WEDNESDAY

Women In Community | 8am, Village Park

Breakfast with Christel Huxley who will discuss immigrating to America, teaching handicapped children, and returning to Germany as a missionary. Sign up at Resident Services.

FEBRUARY 16 THURSDAY

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

Food, Fellowship, & Devotional

Speaker: Rev. Paul Lowery, GSV resident

FEBRUARY 22, WEDNESDAY

Imposition of Ashes | 11am-1pm, Prayer Room

FEBRUARY 22, WEDNESDAY

Ash Wednesday Service | 7pm, Chapel

A service to begin the season of Lent, focusing on confession and healing.

FEBRUARY 27, MONDAY

Genealogy Seminar | 7pm, Chapel

See page 6 for more information.

FEBRUARY 1 - MARCH 31 NEW HOLLAND FOOD PANTRY

Collecting non-perishable food items for the New Holland Food Pantry. Due to the great need in our local community, the Food Pantry collection is extended thru March.

Currently the Food Pantry has a special need for: Ketchup, salad dressing, pasta sauce, canned kidney beans, canned corn, canned tomatoes, pancake mix & syrup, cereal, oatmeal, Manwich

Household items needed include: Dish detergent, laundry detergent, paper towels, toilet paper, shampoo, body wash

Upcoming Collections

April Collection: Your TRASH is a Ministry’s Cash!

Collecting eyeglasses, used cell phones, Coke caps, can tabs, bicycles, envelopes with canceled stamps and more.

THANK YOU for your generous outpouring of support for the 13th annual partnership with Keystone Military Families - Stockings For Soldiers. It was truly a record-breaking year with 11,180 holiday-filled stockings shipped to soldiers around the world just in time for Christmas! - Cindy Mellinger | Blue Ridge Communications