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Reinholds VFW will hold their 11th annual Car, Truck & Bike Show from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 250 Brunners Grove Rd., Reinholds. There is a cost for registration, spectators are free. Music, food, vendors and door prizes. Proceeds benefit veterans and community projects. For info., call Ted at 717-342-6528. Rain date: Sun., September 10.

SUN., AUGUST 27 ­ St. John Center Lutheran Church, 599 Reading Rd., East Earl, will host Music in the Grove with “J-Tyme,” from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All ages event. Bring lawn chairs. Refreshments available.

FRI., SEPTEMBER 1Garden Spot Fire Rescue Cruise Days (during Blue Ball Days), 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cars can begin arriving at 4:00 p.m. Car show, food, music and fireworks. Sponsored by Garden Spot Fire Rescue. Held at Station 3, 4305 Division Highway, Blue Ball.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 2 ­

A Chicken BBQ (benefitting the PA Canine Search & Rescue) will be held from 9:00 a.m. to ?, at Horst Farm Market, 640 Reading Rd., East Earl, and Weaver’s Store, 1011 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver. Legs, halves or dinners are available. There is a cost.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 2 ­

First Saturdays at Whistle Stop Plaza, 16 E. Main St., Ephrata. Party on Main “Explore Ephrata,” 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Party on the Plaza, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring food vendors and live music.

MON., SEPTEMBER 4 ­

A Free Community Breakfast “Pancakes at Paul’s” will be held at St. Paul’s

U.C.C. Church, 133 Church St., Bowmansville, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. For more info., call 717-4456256.

MON., SEPTEMBER 4 ­

The Ephrata High School Class of 1955 will meet for lunch at the Udder Choice Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call Georgine at 717-733-4216.

THURS., SEPTEMBER

7 ­ The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798-0155.

FRI., SEPTEMBER 8 & SAT., SEPTEMBER 9Reamstown Days in Reamstown Memorial Park. Fun, games, food and community!

Entertainment by The Jess Zimmerman Band and The Fabulous Grease Band!

SAT., SEPTEMBER 9Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will hold a Community Flea Market, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 9 ­

Fivepointville Fire Company, 1087 Dry Tavern Rd., Denver, will have Sausage or Cheesesteak Sandwich Meals (includes coleslaw, chips, cookie and drink), from 10:00 a.m. until sold out. There is a cost. Take outs only.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 9 ­

Anchored Ministries will be at REAL Life, 240 Main St., Denver, for a Free Clothing Event, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot. No registration is required and donations are not being accepted the day of the event.

SUN., SEPTEMBER 10

The Eicher Arts Center, 409 Cocalico St., Ephrata, will host Mitch & the Moodswings, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no admission cost.

WED., SEPTEMBER 13

Weaverland Anabaptist Faith Community, 210 Weaverland Valley Rd., East Earl, will hold a Community Meal. Registration is not required. Meal served from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 14 ­ 1st UMC of Ephrata, 68. N. Church St., Ephrata, will hold its monthly Senior Moments luncheon with entertainment (inspirational speaker - “Heaven” by Mike Wenger) at 11:45 a.m. Eat at 12:00 noon (small charge). For more info., call 717738-2465.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 14 ­ The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798-0155.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 16 ­

The Reinholds VFW will hold a Bus Trip to Atlantic City at 8:00 a.m. and return at 7:00 p.m. There is a cost. For more info., call 717336-9918.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 16 ­

The Ephrata Fire Company, 135 S. State St., Ephrata, will hold a Chicken BBQ, from 9:30 a.m. until sold out. Take out only. There is a cost. Also pick-up at A.B. Martin (9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.). All proceeds benefit the Ephrata Fire Company.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 16 ­

Rothsville Community Day at Forney Field, Church Street, Rothsville. Rabbit Run fun run/walk at 9:30 a.m. Music, children’s activities, food and more 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 16 ­

Garden Spot Fire Rescue will hold their 17th Annual Steak and Lobster Dinner at 339 East Main St., New Holland, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. There is a cost. Eat-in or takeout. Must purchase tickets in advance by Friday, September 8. For more info. or tickets, call 717-354-8311.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 16 ­

SUN., SEPTEMBER 17 ­

Fall Harvest Fair at Alexander Schaeffer Farm, 213 S. Carpenter Street, Schaefferstown. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more info., call Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. at 717-949-2244.

SUN., SEPTEMBER 17

Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, will host a Polka Mass featuring the Heidelberg Brass Band at 10:00 a.m.

THURS., SEPTEMBER 21 ­ The Ephrata Community Meal will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 167 E. Main St., Ephrata. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and meal is served at 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the meal is cancelled. Dine-in only. For more info., call Tina at 484798-0155.

SAT., SEPTEMBER 23The Sensenig Family Cele–

Concer t In The Park

Sunday, August 20th, 2023

Ephrata VFW • 141 S. State St., Ephrata, PA No Membership Needed - Open To The Public Breakfast available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Lite Fare/Bar Menu available after 1 p.m. Bingo doors opening at 11:30 a.m. • Cash Bingo starts at 1 p.m.

Biblical Message

Some Certainties in Uncertain Times

by Pastor Ricky Kurth

It is certainly evident that we are living in uncertain economic times. At such times, certain industries fare better than others. For instance, there will always be a need for people to work in the food industry, for people will always need to eat. There will also always be a need for health care workers, since people will also continue to get sick and need health care.

It is equally evident that we are living in uncertain spiritual times. At such times, there will always be a need for Christians who are willing to work to bring the gospel to the lost. There will always be “certain” among the lost who will actively seek salvation (Luke 18:18), but “certain” others will trust in themselves that they are righteous (Luke 18:9), so God’s people will need to reach out to them.

It is also certain that some will continue to oppose Paul’s gospel, “certain” of them opposing it on philosophical grounds (Acts 17:18), “certain” others because they are set in their ways and so naturally resist the new truth that Paul set forth (Acts 15:1).

Who will step up to meet these challenges? In Paul’s day, “a certain disciple… named Timotheus” answered the call (Acts 16:1). How about you, man of God? Why not consider enrolling in our Berean Bible Institute, “that thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed” (Luke 1:4). Then go out and “preach the