Pequea Valley townlively.com
APRIL 26, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 18
Community care Factory plans third homecoming
s we look at what The Factory (Ministries) does, we realize it takes a community,” said Adam Nagle, director of The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. “We are looking at the reality that complex problems in our lives are solved best through community.” This sentiment will be celebrated on Thursday, May 18, when The Factory holds its third annual homecoming event from 5 to 8 p.m. This year’s activities will tell the stories of those The Factory has helped to solve problems; the activities will include tours, a program in the gymnatorium, a silent auction, and refreshments. The theme of this year’s event is “Celebrate Community.” The event will focus on the journeys of Factory participants who have seen changes in their lives. “We will profile the story of a participant who faced barriers and was helped through multiple touchpoints in the community,” said Nagle, who noted
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that those resources included Grace Point Church of Paradise, Pequea Valley School District, and Community Action Program (CAP), in addition to The Factory. “Multiple agencies and organizations came together to see those solutions lead to a flourishing of life,” commented Nagle, who noted that the stories would be featured in video presentations and story boards. A half-hour presentation, at which Nagle will speak, will take place in the gymnatorium, where charcuterie boards from Stoltzfus Meats and cupcakes and assorted popcorn treats will be served and a surprise will be in store for attendees. The self-guided tour of the facility will feature several stops, including hospitality; adult advocacy; The Factory Market; the Building Braves area, where early learning and elementary programs are held; the youth center; and Factory Prints, a small printshop overseen by Megan Rogers that offers print services for business cards, postcards, rack cards, booklets, and invitations. New this year, a silent auction
will be part of the fundraiser. Featured items will include tickets to a concert in Hershey, a high-end photography session, and a decorative wreath. Additionally, Nagle is personally cutting a wooden jigsaw puzzle to go up for bids. “We will have 25 or more items,” he noted, adding that the organization hopes to have sports memorabilia and tickets to auction off and that winners will be announced that night. Nagle noted that he hopes to provide a positive word to attendees as he highlights the local community. “We really want people to leave that night encouraged and strengthened in their own souls,” he shared, adding that he hopes his listeners will feel glad to have attended and been a part of the celebration. “I want them to leave inspired and refreshed,” he said. Those wishing to attend the free event are asked to register at www.thefactoryministries.com or by calling 717-687-9594. There will be opportunities to donate to The Factory Ministries throughout the evening.
Visitors to last year’s homecoming event at The Factory Ministries received a booklet about the organization (bottom photo) and gathered in the gymnatorium for a presentation.
Ladies invited to benefit tea, auction
Finding her calling in music PEQ
Local singer seeks votes in online competition BY ANN MEAD ASH
About three years ago, Debbie Fisher of Gordonville was vacationing with friends. “We were sitting around talking about (the answer to the questions) ‘Are you doing what God called you to do? What’s deep inside you?’” recalled Debbie. “I was like, ‘Well, I am in roles I like. I am a mom, wife, business owner, but I am not really (in my calling).’” Debbie is a mother of two daughters and the wife of Dave Fisher, with whom she owns a cabinet coating Debbie Fisher
and ecommerce business, but her calling was in the field of musical performance. “When I was a kid, I always wanted to be a professional musician,” said Debbie, who was involved in choirs, worship teams, and traveling musical groups as a child and young adult. After graduating from Lancaster Mennonite School in 1997, Debbie married Dave, and they traveled west, where they started businesses. “I shelved (music),” said Debbie. “‘Never too late’ is kind of my motto (now),” said Debbie, who is in her 40s.
BY FRANCINE FULTON
“Like a traditional tea, tiered plates will hold the tea sandwiches and desserts. It’s all fancy and girly,” said Jennie Straub, executive director, when describing the 13th annual Ladies’ Tea and Auction that is being hosted by Pregnancy Resources at Cornerstone. The event will take place on Saturday, May 6, at Linville Hill Elementary School, 295 S. Kinzer Road, Paradise, Registration will open at 9:30 a.m., and activities will begin at 10 a.m.
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All proceeds will benefit the center, which educates and supports women facing unplanned pregnancies. “We will give an update on what we do as a ministry and the new things that are happening at the ministry,” said Straub. “Then, we will go into a traditional ladies’ high tea.” Menu items, which will be prepared by Hillary Prickett from The Salted Apron, will include homemade scones with lemon curd and jellies, quiche, finger sandwiches and desserts. See Tea and auction pg 10
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