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JANUARY 1, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 2
Pastor Tully Partnership will provide LMS students leaves behind education options legacy of unwavering faithfulness
BY JEFF FALK
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hile we want the best for them, sometimes all we can do for our children is give them opportunities. What they do with those opportunities and how they take advantage of them is really up to them. Providing kids with opportunities is a key element of the educational process. It’s also what the new partnership
BY JEFF FALK
goals is to become involved with community-based institutions like Millersville. We’re looking to be engaged in the community. Millersville is right in our own backyard, and a lot of our teachers went to Millersville. This allows students to start their college careers in high school.” There are currently 534 students in prekindergarten through grade 12 enrolled at LMS, including 60 juniors and 55 seniors. Many of those upperclassmen will likely
Over the last three centuries, Salem Evangelical Reformed C hurch, Hellers has seen members come and go, has experienced change and has witnessed a lot of water pass under its spiritual bridge. But the two constants that have remained are God’s presence and the congregation’s commitment to following His wishes. During his 17-year tenure as Salem Hellers’ pastor, Bruce Tully has mirrored, maintained and fostered that commitment. In many ways, that is the legacy that he is leaving behind. “I think I’ve done what I can,” said Tully. “My key term for myself is faithfulness. God has been leading , guiding , directing this church for 300 years. I wanted to remain faithful to the calling I was given. Hopefully, people will look back on my ministry and say, ‘That guy was faithful and propagated the faith of the church.’” Tully retired as Salem Hellers’ pastor effective Dec. 31. A 67-year-old native of Ohio, Tully always has seen himself as more of a “lead elder,” a
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between Lancaster Mennonite School (LMS) and Millersville University is all about. “ The purpose is to provide opportunities for kids,” said Kirk Benner, who’s been LMS’ high school principal for three years. “When a student comes to L ancaster Mennonite, no matter where their future is going to lead them, there are multiple opportunities here. It comes down to opportunities, and kids knowing we’re here for them and what makes sense for them.”
Students receive instruction in a Lancaster Mennonite School classroom.
LMS and Millersville University recently entered into a partnership that will allow LMS juniors and seniors to take MU classes, either in person or online, and earn college credits. As part of the agreement, the LMS students will receive a significant reduction in their tuition fees for those courses. “ We are ver y pleased that L ancaster Mennonite Hig h School students will now have a low-cost opportunity to earn high school and college credits
simultaneously through our dual enrollment program,” said Douglas Zander, Millersville University’s associate vice president of enrollment management and dean of admissions. “We appreciate the strong preparation already offered by the high school, and this helps provide their students a seamless transition to higher education.” “The more we can offer kids and families, the better,” said Benner. “One of our more recent
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“We’re glad to offer opportunities for our students that benefit them and reinforce our student-centered approach to learning.”