Hempfield Inside This Week’s townlively.com
AUGUST 7, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XL • NO 18
Wayside Church slates community events BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
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Merger ushers in new era in NSI’s war against human trafficking BY JEFF FALK
North Star Initiative (NSI) is doubling down on its mission. The local nonprofit is adding to its resources and increasing its reach in the fight against human trafficking. R e c e n t l y, N S I a b s o r b e d Freedom and Restoration for Everyone Enslaved (F.R.E.E.), a Berks County-based nonprofit with similar goals, methods
and beliefs, into its operations. It’s a move that will allow NSI to impact more survivors and achieve an even greater good. “I’ve had a desire for collaboration,” said Melinda Clark, NSI’s executive director. “There’s too much work that needs to be done, and you can’t do it alone. We want to bring together skilled and passionate people. There’s so much chance of burnout from doing this restoration work. We See North Star Initiative pg 3
Musicians presented jazz renditions of traditional hymns during last year’s Jazz Sunday.
The service will begin at 10 a.m., and it will incorporate traditional and contemporary traditions as part of the church’s summer worship schedule. After the service, attendees will be invited to gather under the outdoor pavilion for a picnic. In the event of inclement weather, the picnic will take place in the church’s atrium.
In addition to its community events, Wayside Church supports local nonprofits such as the Hempfield Area Food Pantry and Hands Across the Street at Columbia Presbyterian Church. “Since I first came to Wayside, I’ve seen the church continue to grow its program opportunities and emphasis on
local outreach while retaining its special, family feel,” Fritz said. “We offer numerous programs throughout the year to give our neighbors a taste of the life and witness of the congregation and to demystify the mission of the church.” For more information, visit https://waysidepc.org.
Taking textures to a new level BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
Mountville-based mixed-media artist James Hecker will display his works in an exhibit titled “A Decade Plus of Texture” at Mulberry Art Studios, 21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster, in September. The exhibit will launch with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, and will remain at the studio until Monday, Sept. 30. “A Decade Plus of Texture” will showcase a collection of abstract pieces Hecker has created over the last 10 years. Each piece incorporates a heavy emphasis on texture, which Hecker explores
James Hecker used experimental techniques to explore different textures and try new styles for his work in “A Decade Plus of Texture.”
through his work using plaster, oil paint and acrylic paint. “It will probably look like 10 different artists have work in that space
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because I get bored,” Hecker said. “I like to try different styles, and I’m always trying something new.” See Artist exhibit pg 2
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hroughout the year, Wayside Presbyterian Church places a special focus on engaging with the community outside its congregation. The church, which is located at 600 Stony Battery Road, Landisville, frequently opens its grounds for free events that it invites the public to attend. The goal of the events is to give local residents an opportunity to learn about Wayside Church and its programs, and the gatherings serve as a way for community members to learn more about each other as neighbors. Wayside Church’s next community event, Jazz Sunday, will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. The event will include a worship service that features jazz renditions of traditional hymns. The songs will be performed by a group of collegiate jazz musicians led by Wayside Church’s accompanist, Charlie Postas. The group will include Jordan Colucci
on bass, Jack Harnish on drums, Jonah Gelbart on trumpet and Jonathan Jedrzejek on saxophone. In addition to jazz renditions of hymns, the group will play arrangements from popular artists such as Duke Ellington, Oliver Nelson, Jerome Kern and Herbie Hancock. Wayside Church has held jazz worship services in the past to offer church members and visitors a unique Sunday worship experience. The special services have also allowed the church to showcase the talents of its music director, Janelle Pabon, and Postas, who is an accomplished jazz musician and educator with years of experience. “We wanted to invited the community into Wayside’s sanctuary to enjoy a refreshing worship experience that’s neither high church or relaxed folk,” said pastor Steve Fritz. Wayside Church invites members of the public to attend a community picnic and Sunday service for visitors on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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