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Meals That Make a Difference BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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eing able to prepare a hot meal at home is something many of us take for granted. For some people, due to age or physical limitations, cooking isn’t an option. That’s when Elizabethtown Meals on Wheels steps in to help. With a history stretching back decades, Elizabethtown Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to clients five days a week (excluding federal holidays). “We’re available for seniors age 65 and over and for anyone who struggles to prepare meals for themselves,” said Kent Bates, driver coordinator. “It could be someone who had a recent medical procedure or has a verified disability - anyone who has difficulty making a meal, regardless of age.” He said the mission of Meals on Wheels may be misunderstood, as people associate it with only serving the elderly.
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See Meals pg 3 An Elizabethtown Meals on Wheels volunteer (left) with a meal recipient
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A Church for the People BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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When Doug Paglia and a team of leaders felt called to start a new church in Mount Joy, they stepped out in faith. People’s Fellowship Church began worshipping in early January, after Paglia left a position he held at a local Methodist church. “In late December, I felt it was time to move on, and there was a core group who wanted to go wherever we went,” Doug said, referring to himself and his wife, Terrie. See Church pg 8 Members of People’s Fellowship Church in their new space inside RAISE28
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VOL LXVII • NO 28
Free Finds for the Whole Family BY CATHY MOLITORIS
As back-to-school season gets underway and we prepare for cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to restock your closet and refresh your wardrobe. Thanks to Ruhl’s Church, you can do this without opening your wallet. The church will host God’s Clothing Closet on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29. Hours on Friday are by appointment at 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. No appointment is needed for Saturday shopping, which will run from 8 to 11 a.m. at the church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim. “Free clothing, accessories, shoes, coats, linens, housewares, games, etc., will all be available for shoppers,” said Kris Gray, who organizes the event with Barb Dunmire. “Everyone is welcome to come shop for some ‘new-toyou’ clothes and accessories.” This is the 26th year for the event, which began after organizers shifted a church outreach to meet local needs. The church used to send clothing to a mission out of state, but it was expensive to ship the items, and organizers thought they could make a bigger impact in Manheim. Over the years, they have tweaked the event to provide the best shopping experience for guests. “Before we offered appointments, the event on Saturday was very crowded with enthusiastic shoppers,” Gray said. “Now, since several hundred people shop on Friday, the Saturday event is not crowded, and it is quite easy to shop. And we will still have lots of quality men’s and ladies’ clothing available on Saturday.” God’s Clothing Closet will See Finds pg 4
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