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SERVICES
MAY 3, 17, 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.
MAY 4, THURSDAY
Widowed Men’s Breakfast
8am, Concord Room
Breakfast and Conversation for all GSV widowed men. Nevin Kraybill will share about his experience of living in Africa and the beginnings of GSV.
MAY 11, THURSDAY
Prayer for Revival
7pm, Chapel
An opportunity to pray for God’s hand to be seen in our world.
MAY 17, WEDNESDAY
Women In Community
8am, Village Park
Breakfast, conversation and storytelling through dramatization by GSV resident Sally Mittelstadt. Ruth is a beloved Bible woman. A Bible book is dedicated to her story. “Ruth” will be visiting our breakfast and telling her story first hand.
MAY 18 THURSDAY
Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s 7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant
Food, Fellowship and a Devotional by GSV Resident Dan Kolb.
MAY 31, WEDNESDAY
Men’s Christian Fellowship
9am, Pavilion
ALL MCF groups meet for fellowship and a devotional by Paul Hutton.
STORY SHACKS – YEAR 2
Welcome to the second annual season of the GSV Story Shacks! Our Cultural Literacy Committee is happy to be offering reading 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. Donations on this theme can be added to the Story Shacks at any time. Please donate books only that have an Indigenous Peoples theme. Suggested time to keep a book is 2 weeks. The newly decorated mini-libraries were placed around campus in late April. Please feel free to stop by the Story Shacks to take a book, leave a book, or to enjoy reading a book, as you relax at the Story Shack. Many thanks to members of the Art Guild for the bright and colorful new look of the Story Shacks and to the Woodshop members for maintenance of the Shacks!
NEW HOLLAND & WEAVERLAND VALLEY TOUR
The recent bus trip to the Welsh Mountain was an enjoyable learning experience for many. Now there will be an opportunity for additional learning about the Eastern Lancaster County culture by participating in a bus trip, in June, which will focus on people and places in the New Holland/Weaverland Valley area. Lou Ann Miller, Don Horning, and Ken Sensenig will provide stories and insights into our local community culture. A sign-up sheet is available at Resident Services for you to pre-register for this trip.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY – MOSES
Beginning June, Thursdays, 10am, Garden Towers
A new Women’s Bible Study taught by Sally Mittelstadt and Liz Givens will be offered. The class will focus on the life of Moses. All women are invited!
MAY 1-31 NEW HOLLAND EARLY LEARNING CENTER
We are passionate about supporting organizations that positively impact our local community, and we believe the New Holland Early Learning Center is doing just that.
As part of our collection, we are asking for donations of diapers in sizes 3, 4 and 5, as well as baby wipes (scent & dye free), tissues, washable markers and construction paper. These items will be donated to New Holland Early Learning Center, and will help ensure that they have the supplies they need to for the children to thrive.
Upcoming Collections
JUNE 1-30
UNTO Blankets
Please join us as we collect items for UNTO, formerly known as GAiN Ministries. UNTO is an organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities around the world by providing essential resources and support. As part of our collection, we are asking for donations of boys and girls clothing in sizes 5-12, as well as new and gently used blankets.
Drive Through
FRIDAY, MAY 5
9AM - 11AM / PAVILION PARKING LOT #6
Garden Spot Village will offer a Drive Through Shred-It Day. You are invited to bring up to five boxes or bags full of confidential documents (financial records, legal papers, etc.) to be securely shredded. Please note, no newspapers, magazines or phone books will be accepted.
Suggested donation: $5 per box or bag.