PASTORAL SERVICES

MARCH 1, 15 & 29 WEDNESDAY

Men’s Christian Fellowship

March 1 & 15, 9am, Meeting in Various Locations

A continuing study of 1 & 2 Peter.

March 29, 9am, Village Park

Men, please attend a 5th Wednesday Celebration. Stu Sacks will share. Contact Don Aldrich (610) 299-0713 for information.

MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, WEDNESDAY

Chaplain Bible Study

7pm, Theater

We are studying the spiritual disciplines as outlined in scripture with practical application.

MARCH 9, THURSDAY

Prayer for Revival

7pm, Chapel

An hour to join together as a community to pray for revival

MARCH 15, WEDNESDAY

Women In Community

8am, Village Park

Breakfast, conversation and engagement with Rita Gribbell, who will present a chronological look at the New Testament books. She will explore how a literary perspective gives a panoramic view of how the ideas and stories have changed, over time, developing into the Canon we know today. Sign up at Resident Services. Sign up deadline: March 8.

MARCH 16 THURSDAY

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

Food, fellowship, and a devotional by Resident Vern Mittelstadt.

MARCH 19, SUNDAY

Vespers Service

6pm, Chapel

Celebrating Lent with Celtic music by Ken Gehret. Come listen to the soothing sounds of Celtic Music in the Scots/Irish Tradition, a most perfect way to spend a relaxing and meditative evening.

MARCH 31, FRIDAY

MOHI Travel with Purpose Team

Pop-up Chocolate Egg Fundraiser

11am-1:30pm, Concord Room

Come out and support GSV’s MOHI

Travel with Purpose Team, serving in Nairobi, Kenya in September, by purchasing locally made large chocolate peanut butter or coconut eggs. These would be great Easter gifts to give your loved ones or for you to keep and enjoy yourself!

Cost: 2 eggs for $7 or 1 for $4; cash or check only. Available while supplies last.

Enriching Your Time In The Word

March 2 – April 6, Thursdays

10-11:30am, Gardens South Conference Room

Ladies: GSV Resident Susan Ulrich will share tools to make your time in the word more meaningful, whether as a part of your quiet time or when doing an in-depth study. Please bring your Bible, colored pencils and a notebook. Please note, we will not meet on March 23. Sign up at Resident Services.

WOMEN’S WEEKEND

For residents, staff and friends!

April 21-23, 2023 | Friday, 7pm - Sunday, 12pm St Mary of Providence Retreat Center, 227 Isabella Road, Elverson

The Theme for the weekend is “Love Him Back.” Join us to experience ways to Love God, Love yourself, and Love creation.

Cost: Single ($185) and double rooms ($155) are available. Cost includes: lodging, art project, self-care station, walking paths, five meals, and more. Sign up at Resident Services. Registration forms due March 31. Contact Chaplain Karyn (6235) with questions.

MARCH 1-31

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 1-30

Your TRASH is a Ministry’s Cash! Collection of eyeglasses, used cell phones, Coke caps, can tabs, bicycles and more.

THANK YOU! from CrossNet for the continued support.

CrossNet Ministries 2022 Community Support Stats: 550 Backpacks and supplies distributed to ELANCO students.

337 Average number served at the monthly drive-thru Community Meal. 10,041 Average pounds of food donated monthly to the Food Pantry.