Manheim Township townlively.com
OCTOBER 23, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XL • NO 21
On Reformation Sunday, Westminster music will celebrate God’s Word BY JEFF FALK
Music often makes occasions more festive. At Westminster Presbyterian Church, it makes services more blessed. Westminster Presbyterian Church is hosting an extraordinary worship event built around special guest J.A.C. Redford. It’s a unique way to connect with God and music. “We don’t just do music for music’s sake,” said Frank Dodd,
See Westminster Presbyterian pg 3
Recipients of Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County’s 2024 scholarships are (from left) Emma Oberholtzer of Garden Spot High School, Jeanette Kneisley of Penn Manor High School, Mackenzie Nafziger of Penn Manor High School, Nathan Sauder of Manheim Central High School, Evan Espenshade of Elizabethtown Area High School and Caden Beyer of Ephrata High School.
FHFLC promotes farming as way of life BY JEFF FALK
products business. “Our agricultural community is a very giving community where we come together and learn different things,” said Spayd. “By having a central meeting place, I think it’s been a tremendous benefit to Lancaster County. Our learning is never finished. One of the things we need to keep in mind is, are we passing that knowledge on? There was a need for a hub, and that’s why the foundation was founded.” FHFLC sponsors a scholarship program for Lancaster County high school students interested in furthering their educations in the fields of agriculture, family living and consumer sciences. Following an application and review process, four-year renewable, $1,000 scholarships are
Members of Westminster Presbyterian Church’s choir practice in anticipation of the upcoming Evensong performance.
More than growing up, Aaron’s Acres is growing out BY JEFF FALK
When Aaron’s Acres reaches out and touches lives, often the result is hugs. Aaron’s Acres is expanding its footprint, flexing its muscles, strengthening its brand and creating more hugs. The local nonprofit is adding staff members, adding programs and bringing more individuals under its umbrella, all in an attempt to satisfy needs and perform greater good.
“Over our first 26 years, we created the organization, built programs and established ourselves,” said Risa Paskoff, who’s been Aaron’s Acres’ executive director from the start. “We’re now taking it to the next level. This is a major step for us. We want to present ourselves more professionally. This expansion is going to be on so many different levels. One of our dreams is to continue to be a family resource. We’re helping families
See Farm and Home pg 4
See Aaron’s Acres pg 2
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he development of Lancaster County is rooted in agriculture and family living. It’s a past that the Farm and Home Foundation of Lancaster County (FHFLC) wants to honor but not dwell on. FHFLC seeks to sustain, preserve and support the evolved agricultural industry in Lancaster County. The nonprofit accomplishes its mission by providing a hub for the farming community, implementing programs, fostering relationships and educating youths. “Agriculture is very important in Lancaster County,” said FHFLC president Steve Spayd. “Lancaster County is still the leading agricultural county in the state.
Our farms have gotten larger, and they’ve gotten more technical. Hopefully, at the end of the day, we can say we’ve made progress. I don’t think we’re working harder; we’re working smarter.” FHFLC, which is directed by a 15-member board, might be best known locally for the Farm and Home Center of Lancaster County, which it operates at 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. The spacious building houses seven outside organizations, including the Penn State Agricultural Extension Office of Lancaster County, the United States Depar tment of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency, the Lancaster County Conservation District, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and an agricultural
who’s been Westminster Presbyterian’s director of music and organist for five years. “We understand that God meets His people through an event like this. Music is a secondary feature; it is not the primary function. Preaching is the primary function, but music supports it.” Located at 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, Westminster Presbyterian Church will present its Reformation Evensong performance on Reformation Sunday,
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