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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVII • NO 26
Keeping A Steady Hand At The Helm New Headmaster Takes Charge At Dayspring BY ANN MEAD ASH
Michael Myers, founder of and Vision Ambassador for Dayspring Christian Academy in Mountville, knew a time would come when he would step out of his role as headmaster. “We wanted a hand-inglove type of transition because of
The celebration began with a service in the sanctuary.
Celebrating 40 Years Of Faith BY COURTNEY MENGEL
anonized in 1161, Saint Edward the Confessor was one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England. He reigned from 1042 to 1066. Centuries later, in 1981, St. Edward’s Episcopal Church was formed in East Hempfield Township. With 120 people in attendance, the first service of the newly formed mission was held on Sept. 13, 1981, at the International Molders and Allied Workers Union Hall, located at 921 Nissley Road, Lancaster. The construction of the present church building at 2453 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, occurred between 1984 and 1990. The groundbreaking service was held on March 5, 1989. To meet the demands of a growing community, a new parish hall was built in 2005. On Sept. 12, St. Edward’s Episcopal Church celebrated 40 years of serving the East Hempfield Township community. The event began
Stephen C. Casey, who served as a rector of the church for 20 years until 2008. Casey died this past January due to complications from COVID-19. Memorial projects donated to the church in honor of Casey will be completed over the next few months. A brand-new organ will be delivered and a stained-glass piece of the Sea of Galilee will be installed. “We will see the fruits of Stephen Casey’s memory coming to play in special gifts given by people who want to remember him in a way that is permanent in the church,” explained Bauer. Bauer mentioned that he wants the community to know that St. Edward’s is a welcoming place. He said the congregation proclaims a loving and merciful God and does not leave anyone out. For more information about St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, visit https://sainteds.org or email stedsoffice@comcast.net.
Dan Stone (left) and Michael Myers
Start An Autumn Morning With A Harvest Breakfast BY COURTNEY MENGEL
Lancaster Central Market is the oldest public farmers market in the country, and it’s located in the city of Lancaster at 23 N. Market St. Three days a week, more than 60 local vendors sell from their stands in the 1889 Market House. For over 20 years, Lancaster Central Market has hosted an annual Harvest Breakfast event. The breakfast was canceled last year due to the pandemic, but organizers recently announced that it will return.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Weachter To Display Paintings . . . . . . .3 “Spooktacular” Organ Concert Planned . . . . . . . .4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Business Directory . . . . . .7 House Of Worship . . . . . . .9 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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around 10 a.m. with a service led by the Rev. Richard C. Bauer and two prior rectors of St. Edward’s: the Rev. Timothy K. Small and the Rev. Aaron B. Zull. The service was followed by a lunch outside while a jazz trio performed. Bauer noted that more than 125 people attended the event. “I mean, I was pretty blown away,” stated Bauer. “It was the first time since I (became rector at St. Edward’s) at the beginning of COVID where we had that many of our parishioners together. Our sanctuary was whole. It was really special.” There are 10 episcopal churches in the Lancaster convocation, and the oldest turns 300 this year. “In a way, (St. Edward’s) is still being born,” said Bauer. “ We are the youngest in our convocation. We are continuing to work together to build something special.” A chair was kept empty during the lunch in honor of the late Rev.
the specificity of our vision with a Principle Approach school,” said Myers. “It’s so ingrained in every part (of what we do).” According to Myers, many years ago, the organization’s board identified longtime staff member Dan Stone as a likely candidate. “(They) gave him experiences to lead him to the place that he would be ready (to move into the position),” said Myers. Earlier this summer, Stone officially transitioned to headmaster. Stone joined the Dayspring team as a history teacher in 2004, and, almost immediately, he was leading field studies, coaching baseball and soccer, and taking on administrative duties, eventually moving into the position of athletic director. Stone grew up in the South, the son of a Christian school administrator. “I knew from my high school years that I felt the Lord calling me to work with young people,
