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MARCH 27, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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A safe place Celebrating a journey of 30 years to learn and BY ANN MEAD ASH
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Church holds English classes BY ANN MEAD ASH
Factory Ministries staff members Ellie Green (left) and Carissa Pinkard display pearls that will be up for bids in a silent auction at the organization’s 30th anniversary gala.
tuxedo, a suit, or dress slacks and a tie. It’s a formal event, but (we want guests to) be comfortable.” A number of table sponsorship packages are available.
Individual tickets may be purchased at www.thefactorymini stries.com by clicking on the “30th Gala Event” button or by calling 717-847-9982.
According to Pamela Hasse, one of the English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers with the Zeltenreich Reformed Church ESL program, individuals working to learn English get “lots of listening practice in day-to-day life.” “(What) they need is a safe environment to practice English, (specifically) targeted skills such as grocery shopping, going to the doctor, or applying for a job,” she said. Zeltenreich’s ESL program, which began with an intake session on Feb. 6 with classes beginning on Feb. 13, offers that time to students at the church, 752 Hollander Road, New Holland, each Tuesday from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Currently, the program has two classes running with two teachers in each class until the middle of May. Classes will then begin again in September. The program’s ongoing enrollment allows students to begin at any time during the session. “We have students from Africa, South America, Mexico, and Eastern Europe,” said Pamela, who noted that the number of classes may grow as needed. During the intake session, students were assessed on See Church pg 6
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get chills thinking about the changes over the y e a r s ,” s a i d C a r i s s a Pinkard, director of development with The Factory Ministries. Pinkard is working to plan the upcoming 30th anniversary celebration of the ministr y, which began as a youth center in a former sewing factory. “Imagine all that has gone on the last 30 years, last 20, last 10,” Pinkard added. The Factory Ministries’ 30th anniversary gala will be held on Tuesday, June 18, at Palm Court at the Willow Valley/Double Tree Resort, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster. A VIP hour will be held at 5 p.m., and the event will begin at 6 p.m., with an 8 p.m. dessert and social hour. The celebration will feature a speaker, a silent auction, and a live appeal. The Factory is a faith-based organization with a mission that reads in part, “Because of what Jesus has done for us, we believe that everyone’s journey matters.” The organization endeavors to offer services and programs to empower whole families and impact “real people with real problems.” Adam Nagle, executive director of the ministry, will speak about the history of The Factory, with special focus on the last five years. “There will be people in attendance that don’t know much about The Factory, so we
will want to take this opportunity to really share not only where we have come from and how we’ve grown, but why we’re here and what we plan to do and keep doing,” said Pinkard. A silent auction of about 200 items will feature signed sports memorabilia, items related to singer Taylor Swift and other celebrities, and exclusive travel experiences. Items donated by local businesses will also be included. Communications director Ellie Green noted that pearl is the 30th anniversary gem. “ We are really excited about some pearl items we will have,” she stated. “There will be an authentic pearl in the silent auction.” The live appeal will be presented by auctioneer Andy Keller. “We are a vessel for the community to care for one another, which is a huge honor,” noted Green. “This event is an opportunity to talk about what’s been going on and what we are hoping for in the future.” Green went on to say that the community leaders, business leaders, and donors in attendance will have the chance to invest in and be a part of the work of The Factory. Pinkard noted that while recommended attire for the event is formal, organizers do not want anyone to feel excluded by that requirement. “We are not expecting men to wear tuxedoes or women long dresses,” she said. “(Wear) what would you wear to an evening wedding. It could be a
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