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AUGUST 30, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 36
“For the Girl” scheduled in New Holland BY ANN MEAD ASH
ast spring, Megan Feveryear helped bring the “Clothed in Dignity” conference for women to the New Holland Church of the Nazarene. Now, Feveryear and a couple of well-known female musicians are planning a second conference, dubbed “For the Girl,” at the church, and Feveryear is brimming with excitement about the event. “We will try to wake up all these women super early and kick-start it with a time of worship with Cami Shrock,” said Feveryear, who noted that Shrock is originally from New Holland, but later moved to Indianapolis and is now a CCM recording artist. For the Girl, which is open to women of all ages, will be held at the New Holland Church of the Nazarene, 428 Ranck Road, New Holland, on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. There is a cost to attend the conference for all registered participants, with an added fee for an optional lunch. According to Feveryear, worship
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Ashton Brooke Gill will be featured at the For the Girl Conference at the New Holland Church of the Nazarene.
with Shrock will be followed by Feveryear’s own presentation to the gathering. “I will bring a message that I hope will impact some people,” she shared, adding that the morning will conclude with games that are suitable for people of all ages and
Megan Feveryear (left) and Cami Shrock will both lead the For the Girl Conference.
are meant to get people up and moving around and talking with other attendees. Following lunch, Ashton Brooke Gill, an “American Idol” alumna, will lead music. “ We will have breakout sessions,” continued
Feveryear. “ We will speak on a number of topics, including identity, your calling, your purpose, and life in general.” The afternoon session will conclude with more worship and a full-audience question-andanswer session. “We have everything
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Fundraising tradition to continue
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BY ANN MEAD ASH
For the Youndt family of ELANCO and the Slusser family in Cocalico, taking part in Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) through the Reading Archery Club is very much a family affair. Scott Youndt, father to Cannon and Grace, who are Garden Spot High School students, coaches with the organization. Pete Slusser, father of Alivia, who attends Cocalico High School, is state coordinator for the S3DA clubs. Cannon, a sophomore, who now has more than 15 state titles in S3DA and has been ranked in the top three nationally in his age Cannon (left) and Grace Youndt
Alivia (left) and Pete Slusser
timed out for a full day,” said Feveryear. Feveryear, who is originally from New Holland, but now lives in Nashville, said that the previous conference in New Holland went so well that not only is this one planned, but also more events will be held in other areas. “Last year, it was just at New Holland, and they graciously offered to host again,” explained Feveryear, “but God opened doors to other places.” Those other places will include Christ Church, a large nondenominational church in Nashville, as well as another venue in LaGrange, Ky. “We are a little nervous, (but) we are excited to see what God has opened up and what He’s doing,” said Feveryear. Women who wish to take part in the conference may register ahead of time by searching for “For the Girl Conference” at www.eventbrite.com. Individuals may also register at the church on the day of the event. More information about the conference may be found by searching for “For the Girl Conference” on Facebook.
Fairmount to hold 34th auction and chicken barbecue BY ANN MEAD ASH
In 2020, Fairmount held its annual fundraising auction online to protect its residents and the general public from COVID-19. In 2021, the event moved from Fairmount to New Covenant Mennonite Church, 529 E. Farmersville Road, New Holland, where it will be held again this year on Saturday, Sept. 9. “New Covenant is a good fit in many ways,” said Carol Swailes, Fairmount public relations coordinator.
New Covenant offers enough space for the variety of activities associated with the event, including food, auctions, children’s activities, and more. This year’s fundraiser, which benefits the Sharing Fund to aid Fairmount residents who have exhausted their finances, will kick off with a 6:30 a.m. breakfast including homemade doughnuts, stuffed French toast, eggs, and bacon. A flea market will open at 6:30 a.m. as well, and auction registration will
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