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18, 2026

Local Teen Answers the Call to Full-Time Mission Work

BY FRANCINE FULTON

What started out as participating in mission trips with the youth group at Abundant Life Church in Birdsboro has evolved into a full-time ministry career for Tabitha Donahue, who is now serving with Overland Missions.

Donahue, 18, who was homeschooled and attended Twin Valley High School part time, took part in three mission trips with the youth group. The first trip was to Romania in 2023.

“While we were there, we went to a local orphanage and got to know the kids there, and we also had a vacation Bible school (VBS) program in the Gypsy villages,” she noted. “When I got back from Romania, it was amazing and it felt so right. It was the best time getting to share the Gospel with those kids.”

Future trips took her to Costa Rica and then Hawaii. “A year (after

Berks County Students Invited to Enter Contest

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Berks County students are invited to express their creativity by participating in the Youth Voices of Independence Contest, which is open to students in grades six to 12. As part of the first-time event, which is designed to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, youths may submit written submissions, artwork or a short video that answers the question, “What Does the Declaration of Independence Mean to You?”

The contest is being presented by the America250PA Berks Committee and administered by Berks County Public Libraries.

BY JEFF FALK

We are called to be good stewards of the Earth, to cherish the gifts we have been given and to repurpose what we don’t want or need. At the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland, those principles are brought to life and put into practice, all for the good of others and ourselves.

“We have people who are buying furniture pieces and refinishing them or repurposing them,” said Sherry Duda, who’s been a co-general manager of the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland for six years. “We feel we save a lot of clothing from going to the landfill. If we can’t sell it, we’ll send it to resource centers. We try to recycle as much as we

“There is a committee, America250PA Berks, and they are organizing (250th anniversary) activities and they’re in charge of the contest. Berks County Public Libraries became a partner when they were looking for ways to distribute information and collect (entries),” explained Christie Brown, deputy administrator/ outreach services coordinator for Berks County Public Libraries. “Initially, they thought to make it an essay contest but decided to open it up and make it more diverse.”

There will be two divisions in the contest. Division 1 is for students in grades six to eight, while Division 2 is open to students in grades nine to 12.

All entries must be submitted online. Written submissions may include an essay, a poem or a short story. For the artwork category, students are to take high-resolution photographs of whatever art project they have created.

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Finally, students may choose to produce a short video reel. Uploaded files may not exceed 250 MB in total. “It would be similar to a social media reel, so a minute or a minute and a half (in length),” noted Brown.

For more details and to enter a submission, visit www.america250paberks .com/events. Youths will be asked to complete an online form and upload their submissions to be entered into the contest. The deadline to enter is Monday, March 30.

Gift card prizes will be presented to the first-place winners in each category. The prizes are sponsored by Berks County Commissioners Christian Leinbach, Michael Rivera and Dante Santoni. Leinbach serves as part of the America250PA County Advisory Committee and is also the chair of the America250PA Berks Committee.

“We also sent out a press release to schools, targeting middle and high school buildings in the county, to get the word out more since those are the demographics we are looking at,” Brown said, noting that library staff members will judge the contest. It is still to be determined where the winning entries will be displayed.

“There has been some talk of having them come to the main (250th anniversary) events,” said Brown. “Our thought was to display (the winners’) entries in whatever library they use.”

Information about the contest winners and events will be posted at the aforementioned website.

Community Calendar

Feb. 18 and 19. Story Time

Village Library

107 Walnut St., Morgantown, 10 to 11 a.m. Youngsters are invited to join Miss Pam for stories, songs and activities. The theme on Feb. 18 will be oral hygiene. The theme on Feb. 19 will be vehicles. Those with questions may call 610-286-1022 or email smolibrary@gmail.com.

Feb. 19. Building & Gaming Club

Honey Brook Community Library

687 Compass Road, Honey Brook, 6 p.m. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to build with Lego blocks, magnatiles, board games and more or take a turn on the library’s game systems or gaming computer. To register, call the library at 610-273-3303 or email tmauchline@ccls.org.

Feb. 21. Write-In Series

Village Library of Morgantown, 1 to 2 p.m. Hosted by local author Alissa Butterworth, the program is open to writers of all ages and genres. The writing community will meet once a month to create, connect and work on creative writing projects. February’s theme is “Bridges and Bonds.” Call 610-286-1022 or email smolibrary@ gmail.com for more details.

Feb. 22. Designer Purse Bingo

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To help publicize the contest, Brown has solicited the help of libraries in Berks County, including the Boone Area Library in Birdsboro and the Village Library of Morgantown, asking them to post information about the event both in the libraries and online.

Some entries have already been submitted, and most of them are written submissions. However, the various categories are designed to encourage more students to participate.

“(The committee) is trying to reach kids with different skills and areas of expertise,” Brown added. “Some are more comfortable writing, and (others) may want to enter something more artistic. This gives more options.”

Seniors Apply for SEPTA Discount Cards

State Sen. Carolyn Comitta’s office recently helped 284 local senior citizens apply for SEPTA Senior Key Cards at an event at the Chester County Library in Exton.

Through the SEPTA Senior Fare program, seniors age 65 and older may ride the SEPTA transit and regional rail system for free within Pennsylvania. People using a senior card for trains to and from New Jersey and Delaware are charged at half fare.

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nected residents with other state resources and programs that provide help.

Seniors who were unable to attend but are interested in applying for a free card or renewing their existing one can contact Comitta’s office at 610-692-2112 or www .pasenatorcomitta.com/ contact. Appointments are available at Comitta’s West Chester district office or at one of eight monthly outreach office locations.

770 Clymer Road, Elverson. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.; bingo will start at 1 p.m. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com and search for “Twin Valley High School Girls Lacrosse Designer Bag Bingo.”

Feb. 24. Mystery Book Club

Honey Brook Community Library, 1 p.m. Participants may stop in at the library to pick up a reading list. For more information, call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org.

Feb. 28. MCC Stitches

Village Library of Morgantown, 9 a.m. to noon. The group is free and open to people of all ages who knit or crochet or who want to learn. All supplies are included, or sewers may bring their own projects. For more information, email kara.campbell48@gmail.com or join the “MCC Stitches” Facebook group.

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit a meeting or event for consideration in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com. For more information, call 800-800-1833, ext. 6018.

Pizza, Cheesesteak Shop Opens in Coatesville

Bada Bing Pizza & Cheesesteaks, 691 W. Kings Highway, Coatesville, offering pizza, cheesesteaks, wings and fries, officially opened on Feb. 6.

The eatery is owned by Brian and Adrianne Dazio, lifelong Coatesville residents. Brian is a member of the Coatesville High School Class of 1987 and was a former Chief Red Raider, making him well known throughout the community. Many may also remember him as the

former owner of Studio B Hair Salon, previously located near Harry’s (later Aldus Jackson’s).

Brian and Adrianne have built their lives in Coatesville and continue to raise their two daughters within the Coatesville Area School District.

Bada Bing is located in West Caln Township on Route 340, across from Layton Park. For more information, search for “Bada Bing Steaks & Pizza” on Facebook or call 610-380-7890.

Romania) I went to Costa Rica with my church,” Donahue said. “It was an incredible experience. I got to give out food to different members in the community, helped with building projects and did another VBS. The last trip I did with my youth group was to Hawaii. We removed invasive plants to prevent wildfires and did homeless and foster care ministry.”

These trips cemented her decision to go into full-time mission work. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. Going into mission work, I thought if this is something that feels right, then maybe I will do this,” she said. “I graduated (high school) in the beginning of 2025, and I went to a training for Overland Missions in August in Zambia, Africa.”

Donahue took part in a three-month Advanced Mission Training (AMT) program with Overland, graduating in November of 2025. “During the training, about half the time we did classes that ranged from theology classes to Bible history and leadership to

medical classes and engineering. It was almost like a primitive college campus,” she explained. “The other half of the time we went on three expeditions. For two of them, it was going into rural parts of Africa and setting up tents and going out into the villages and speaking with people who live there.”

She said that a lot of the residents spoke English, but a translator was also provided. “They were very welcoming and hospitable to us. The organization makes contact with the chiefs and head men in those areas. It makes sense to go places where we are wanted,” she noted. “Zambia is a largely Christian nation but in the villages a lot of people may identify as Christian, but their knowledge of (Christianity) is very surface level.”

Following training, Donahue decided to continue with the program and will soon be working in Cambodia, which is located in southeastern Asia.

“When I finished the training with Overland

Missions, you have the option to go and work with them and be a member of the organization, and I did decide to do that when I graduated the program,” she said. “They have missionaries all over the world - the Middle East, Africa, eastern Asia and South America. They sometimes have recommendations. I was willing to take their advice. I just want to go and share the Gospel.”

While no specific date has been set, Donahue will depart for Cambodia after fundraising. She is currently speaking to local churches and groups, recently addressing members of the Rotary Club of Twin Valley.

“I have a goal in mind, but (my departure date) is undetermined because I am in the fundraising season. I am meeting with churches and individuals,” said Donahue. “I am looking for people to partner with me in prayer and financially.”

While in Cambodia, she will complete a language training program and work with fellow missionaries

Travel Safety Tips for Seniors

Travel was once a key component of the picture that working professionals created of their ideal retirements. While the COVID-19 pandemic put many retirement travel plans on hold in recent years, jetting off to distant locales is once again on retirees’ radars.

Eagerness to get back on the road, in the air or on the high seas could make it easy to overlook some principles of safe travel. Such an oversight could lead to complications that could make it hard to enjoy time away from home. The following tips may reduce the likelihood that seniors encounter trouble while traveling.

- Determine if any health issues are affecting the planned destination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an online resource that provides the latest travel health notices for a multitude of travel destinations, along with recommendations of vaccinations that travelers should have. To access the resource, visit www.cdc.gov/ travel/page/travel-vaccines.

- Speak to a physician. A pre-trip consultation with a physician can uncover any issues that might arise during a trip. Health conditions may be easily managed for domestic travelers who are not planning to visit any especially remote locations, but some issues may not necessarily be as easily navigated when traveling overseas. Physicians can also recommend vaccinations or other measures to protect one’s health while traveling. In addition, a pre-trip doctor visit is a great time to refill prescriptions that will be needed during a vacation.

- Take financial precautions as well. Of course, not all travel-related concerns are medical. Finances also require attention prior to a trip. Inflation has caused a sharp spike in the price of various commodities since the start of 2022, so travelers should study up on the cost of food and attractions at their destination to ensure they take enough money. Baggage costs have risen

to spread the Gospel to remote and rural communities. “The organization has different bases set up in different locations, but in Cambodia, I will be closer to the cities and probably have an apartment. The first year I will do language training part time so I can still do missions work,” said Donahue. “Specific position wise, I’m not 100% sure where I will be going. They have ministries for kids and women, and they will go and look into different areas to set up bases.”

Donahue will be able to communicate with her family as she did while serving in Africa, where she also faced some challenges.

“It was pretty comfortable, but even when it was not, I enjoyed it,” she shared. “The Lord sustained me in the (harder) times. It’s about building grit.”

For more information or to support Donahue’s work, email tdonahue@overland missions.com. More information about the ministry is available at www.overland missions.com.

significantly in recent years, so seniors traveling on a budget may want to pack less and do laundry while traveling in an effort to save money. In addition, the unpredictable nature of travel since the onset of the pandemic has underscored the utility of travel insurance. Seniors can look into travel insurance that could reimburse them in the case of delays or cancellations.

- Privately share the trip itinerary. Prior to departing, travelers should share their itinerary with friends and family members. They should avoid sharing the itinerary on social media platforms, which can make them a target for criminals at home and at their destination. The itinerary should include where travelers are staying, the dates they will visit certain locations and the dates of activities they will be engaging in on the trip.

Seniors rediscovering the joy of traveling can take various measures to make their trips more safe.

New Honey Brook Day Camp to Open This Summer

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Although it is still winter, parents can already start thinking about different activities that their children can enjoy this summer.

A new option for them to consider is Honey Brook Day Camp (HBDC), which will be offered to children in kindergarten through sixth grade in a six-week session at the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church. Discounted camp fees are available through the Chester County Children’s Foundation to families that qualify.

HBDC is leasing the church facilities, which offer both indoor and outdoor space for camp activities. “They have this big educational facility with classrooms and a big dining hall and a full commercial kitchen and a great space to serve lunch and dinner. They also have a huge grassy field for outdoor activities,” noted camp director Kim Minor, who has more than 25 years of experience in the educational field, including working as a school superintendent and an elementary school principal.

Camps will be held on weekdays from Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31. Children may attend any number of weeks

or all six weeks. Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided, and before and after-care options will be available for an additional fee.

Minor, who noted that planning for the newly formed camp has been ongoing for the past eight months, recently took part in a summer camp fair held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. “We had a great response, and we’ve gotten registrations since,” she noted. “People are really excited that there is a new place to go.”

Minor noted that each week of the camp will highlight a different culture - Mexico, the United States, France, Kenya, China and India. Incorporated will be art, crafts, music, games, library time, outdoor play and field trips that focus on each of the countries.

Music, including singing and movement activities, will also be incorporated into camp life, and campers will have regular access to library time, where they can explore books connected to the week’s culture, enjoy stories read aloud or read independently.

The camp will be “screenfree,” meaning there will be no use of tablets or cellphones.

“My goal is to make it a top-tier camp,” said Minor, emphasizing that the camp will focus on both indoor and outdoor activities. “A lot of camps offer hiking and mountain biking, which is awesome, but (HBDC) also fills the need for kids who want to go outside and play but are happy to be in an air-conditioned building during the day doing art and science experiments and reading. It will be a great, fun, safe and educational

place for kids to be.”

For more information about the camp, including registration fees, visit www.honeybrookdaycamp .org or follow “Honey Brook Day Camp” on Facebook and Instagram. For families paying the standard rate, a 10% discount will be offered to those who register by Sunday, March 1. HBDC is also offering a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for students entering grades seven to nine.

For families who participate in the National School Lunch Program and whose children receive free or reduced-cost lunch or who receive SNAP or TANF benefits, tiered pricing with substantial discounts will be subsidized by the Chester County Children’s Foundation. Those with questions may call 610596-0444 or email honey brookdaycamp@gmail.com.

Creative Hobbies for Adults

Parents of young children have undoubtedly read or learned about the benefits of giving children time to engage in creative pursuits. Such activities can help foster cognitive development in youngsters, but the benefits of being creative do not end in adolescence. Adults also have much to gain from being creative.

A 2021 study published

in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health noted a positive relationship between creativity and subjective well-being in adults. Such findings reveal the success of creative pursuits and are enough to compel some adults to pursue hobbies in an effort to ignite their creative fire. Creativity can be defined in a number of ways, but var-

ious activities may be just what adults need to reap the rewards of being more creative.

Painting: Many adults who paint characterize this recreational activity as a great way to unwind and ease stress. Painting requires creativity, and even avid painters may not recognize that painting is a mental exercise that encourages

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possibly can. That is a big part of what we do, and I don’t think the community knows about it.”

Providing a unique and economical shopping experience is another big part of what the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland does. The thrift store, which is located at 707 W. Main St., New Holland, sells gently used or new home décor, jewelry, books, housewares, clothing and furniture.

Specializing in bargains and rare finds, the Re-Uzit Shop’s 30,000-square-foot sales floor features a large vintage area, a year-round Christmas area, a book area and 50-cent clothing bins.

The Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays.

“We sell everything,” said Duda. “It feels like a department store. It’s shopping with thrift-store prices. It’s very clean. It’s very organized. We always decorate the front windows. You can literally spend all day here it’s so big. You’ll see couples come in, and the woman is shopping downstairs, and the man will be upstairs sleeping in the furniture department.”

“We always try to balance improving our facility and making the shop experience enjoyable,” said Andy Clayton, who’s been a co-general manager of the Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland for six years. “We’re trying to make things nice and make

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people feel comfortable.”

The Re-Uzit Shop consistently generates $2 million in sales annually, through about 400 transactions each day. Ninety percent of those profits goes to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) causes, and the other 10% benefits nonprofits like local ministries, police and fire and ambulance associations.

As much as 99% of the thrift store’s merchandise is donated by local residents, churches, retailers and retirement communities.

The Re-Uzit Shop of New Holland stations donation boxes throughout the area and will pick up certain gently used items through a reservation form that can be filled out at https:// newhollandreuzit.org.

“Working here serves a mission of helping local people and people around the world,” said Clayton, a resident of Leola. “That’s really rewarding. It’s a winwin. Everybody who buys something is helping other people, and the person who buys it gets a good deal. People who volunteer here make friends. It does take a village, and that’s what we have here.”

The Re-Uzit Shop receives as many as 300,000 visits each year, mostly from locals, but also from people from surrounding communities and from all over Lancaster County and even tourists.

“It’s like a destination,” said Clayton. “We have

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problem-solving. That can have a profound impact on mental health, as a 2015 study in the journal Neurology found that adults who engaged in creative pursuits like painting were 73% less likely to develop cognitive issues that can lead to dementia.

Writing: Writing is another creative pursuit that can make for a great hobby. Writing in a journal, even as a recap of the day’s events rather than fiction, can clear up mental clutter, which in turn can open a pathway to more creative thinking. Adults can also utilize a journal to do some creative writing.

Knitting: Knitting is another hobby that allows adults to indulge their creative side. Adults must

members from a local plain community who come here regularly. I think a lot of people drive by a large building and don’t know what’s inside. I think if they came in, they’d be surprised by what’s inside.”

“We have a lot of customers who walk in the front door and it’s almost like an instant ‘wow’ on their faces,” said Duda, a resident of Ephrata. “I think we’re seeing a lot more of the younger generation who are interested in repurposing. We have large groups of

women who just love to thrift shop, and they’ll hit all the thrift shops in the area.”

Established in 1976, the Re-Uzit Shop, which employs 10 full-time workers and 12 part-timers and benefits from the work of 150 volunteers, was originally located in New Holland’s downtown business district before moving to its current location in 2011. Locally, MCC also operates thrift stores in Ephrata, Mount Joy, Gap, Willow Street, Morgantown, Mechanicsburg and Belleville.

design patterns, choose colors, and create items wholly from scratch when knitting, which makes this a great way to be more creative with personal time. Playing an instrument: Learning to play a musical instrument affords adults an opportunity to express themselves. Playing a musical instrument has also been linked to a range of cognitive benefits, including sharpened decision-making, improved memory and focus, and enhanced mental flexibility. Various activities encourage adults to be creative and foster a greater sense of creativity in men and women. Such pursuits make invaluable hobbies and provide both shortand long-term benefits.

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Tips for Sorting Items When Organizing

Getting organized routinely tops people’s lists of New Year’s resolutions. After many months of accumulating an assortment of items, starting fresh in January with goals to organize such acquisitions can be a healthy endeavor.

One of the obstacles of getting organized is sorting through belongings and identifying what to get rid of and what to keep. Uncertainty about what is worthy of donation or trash is a common problem that can create clutter. Asking several questions can help people decide what to toss and what to keep.

Is the item useful? People should consider whether they have used the item in the last month to 90 days or if they see themselves needing it in the next month. If not, this item likely can be put aside. An easy way to identify items that will not be useful is to check for duplicates or if anything is expired. Duplicate items can immediately be moved to the toss pile.

Why do you want this item? Consider each item and ask how it serves a purpose. If it looks great in the home or is a cherished memento, then it likely can be kept. But if the owner cannot say why he or she wants it, it needs to find a new home, particularly if the owner already has another item that serves the same purpose but may also have other uses.

Does it fit? One of the biggest culprits to clutter and overflowing closets is holding on to clothes with the hope that they will once again fit. Keeping a collection of multi-size

shirts and pants with the intention of dropping or gaining weight so that they fit once more only leads to hangers and bins full of useless items. Although clothes can be expensive, if people fluctuate in weight, they may want to buy new clothes instead of wearing outdated styles. When assessing shoes, figure out which ones are uncomfortable or seldom used, such as a collection of sandals for someone who lives in a cold climate. Donate items in good condition.

Do you still care about collectibles? People often collect figurines, shot glasses, or other items through the years out of habit. Over time, items that once were popular fall out of favor. If someone’s interest in porcelain pigs has waned, it may be time to clear out collectibles to make room for other items.

Are your paper files needed? Major financial records and business documents can be kept indefinitely, but other files likely can be shredded. The Internal Revenue Service generally has up to six years to audit a return, so it is helpful to keep tax returns and supporting documents for about seven years. Most people have pivoted to online bank statements and pay stubs, but the general consensus is to keep bank and credit card statements, pay stubs, paid medical bills, and such for a year before discarding them. Going digital by scanning files or documents and storing them securely might be an alternative to bulky files.

Getting organized means figuring out what to keep and what needs to go, a process that differs for each person.

LBC Posts Open House

Lancaster Bible College (LBC), 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, will host an open house for prospective high school students and their families from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. The free event will include tours of the campus, interactions with faculty members and current students, lunch in Olewine Dining Commons, the opportunity to experience a chapel gathering, visits to classrooms and athletics

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Students and families can also ask questions about topics such as LBC’s commitment to biblical integration in every program; Division III Chargers sports teams; short-term and semester study-abroad programs; and student access to the Counseling & Care Center, academic mentoring, writing support, and accessibility services.

To reserve a spot, visit www.lbc.edu/openhouse.

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BANGOR EPISCOPAL-FOUNDED 1722. 4 mi. W of Morgantown on Rt. 23 in Churchtown. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 10am. All are welcome. Handicap accessible. Parking lot adjacent to the church off Water Street. For additional info., www.bangorepiscopal.org

BETHANY GRACE FELLOWSHIP: 400 Reading Road, East Earl (at the corner of Rt. 625 & Union Grove Rd.) Join us for worship, Sundays at 9 & 10:35AM. Adult, Youth, 56 Club classes at 10:35. Options for nursery-grade 4 during both time slots. Check us out at www.bethanygf.org or call 717-4456644 with questions. To Thrive | To Impact | To Unify.

BRICK LANE COMMUNITY CHURCH:52 S. Brick Lane in Elverson, welcomes visitors to worship with us Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. Wheelchair accessible. Childcare through age 2 and children’s worship during the sermon for PreK-Grade 3 available. Learn more at www.brick52.org or call the church office 610-286-6790. For those unable to attend in-person, see our livestream on www.youtube.com/bricklanecommunitychurch

CHURCHTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 2170 Main Street, Narvon (Churchtown). Phone: 717-445-5585, umcchurchtown@gmail.com. Pastor Lisa Kurtz, lisakurtz01@comcast.net 5 mi East of New Holland on PA 23. Sunday worship at 9 am. Handicapped Access.

FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Rev. Tim Latham. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am Nursery provided. Christian Education, Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640

LIVING GOD LUTHERAN CHURCH: 3200 Horseshoe Pike, 3 miles east of Honey Brook. Handicap accessible. Please join us for worship each Sunday at 9:30 am and Children’s Sunday School at 9:30 am. Nursery care is provided. If you are unable to attend in-person, join us via livestream on YouTube.

MT ZION CHURCH: 753 Mt. Zion Rd., Narvon, PA. Pastor: Ian Solodky, Worship Leader: Joe Liptock, Praise Band “3:16”. Adult Bible Study 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am, Child Care Provided. We teach the traditional Gospel of Jesus Christ. All are welcome! Enjoy the views of our beautiful rural setting. Facebook.com/mtzionroad/ Instagram: Mt.Zion_narvon

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

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