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SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LIX • NO 28
For fun and enrichment Brave Kids Summer Camp held BY ANN MEAD ASH
always love coming to The Factory,” said Tessa. “I had not been to this camp before, and I wanted to try it out.” “It sounded like fun,” said Belle, who added that she was looking for a chance to get out of the house during the summer when she signed up for the art and gardens week at Brave Kids Summer Camp. Layton noted that since he is homeschooled, he wanted to spend time with other kids, and Ava said she joined the camp because she really likes art. “I came last year, and it was super-duper fun,” said Cora. Brave Kids Summer Camps are held at The Factory Ministries, 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, for three days each week for six weeks in June, July, and August. Children who live in Pequea Valley School District (PVSD) and who are in first through sixth grades are welcome to attend up to two weeks of camp for free. During some weeks, both morning and afternoon sessions are held, with up to 18 students per session.
Children in the Pequea Valley School District can attend Brave Kids Summer Camp at The Factory Ministries during June, July, and August.
Each week of camp has a theme. Art and garden week was held in June. “We are doing a ‘getting messy’ week, which will include slime and painting,” said Karla Beiler, director of PV elementary advocacy with The Factory. “We will do a cooking and baking week and a skill and tell week where we will have a police officer and a construction worker (among others),” said Beiler.
Beiler noted that each day includes a lesson that enhances the activity. “We typically do a story,” she shared. “Today we talked about flowers and how they are all flowers, but they are all unique,” she explained. “(We talked about how) each (flower is) different, and their different names and how they all look different.” Beiler noted that although activities are based on
Clothing ministry continues to bless the community BY FRANCINE FULTON
Nearly one year ago, Limeville’s Blessings, a store that offers free clothing, household items, children’s toys and more, opened at Limeville United Methodist Church. Since then, the church ministry has had a great impact in the community. “July 16 will be our one-year anniversary,” said church member Melanie Shivery, store coordinator. “We helped 264 families in 2022, and so far this year we have directly helped 268 families.” Melanie Shivery displays some of the items available at Limeville’s Blessings.
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the theme, they also include an academic facet. “We try to add in components of literacy and math, and we offer a range (of activities) because there are such a range of grades here.” Snacks and games in the gym are included in the agenda. Three student helpers join in to oversee the campers. The camp was first held in the summer of 2022, following the completion
of the Braves Learning Center in The Factory. “It’s another enrichment activity to keep (students) connected over the summer,” said Beiler. “Overall, there are more than 120 spots (for students to attend over the summer).” More information about Factory programs for children may be found at https://thefactoryministries.com /what-we-do/#early-learning.
Taking a swing against poverty BY ANN MEAD ASH
More than 25 years ago, HOPE International, a Christ-centered global nonprofit that equips men and women to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their community, gave out its first micro loan in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Just recently, Jeff Rutt, founder of HOPE International, recounted the story of a Ukrainian blueberry farmer named Anastasiya. “Anastasiya decided not to let the war cause her to leave, which is a big deal,” said Rutt. “She had gotten a loan from HOPE prewar for seedlings for her blueberry farm, and in 2022, she was able to secure a second loan for irrigation to increase her crop.” Last year, Anastasiya and her family
harvested their first blueberry crop. HOPE has given out a total of $1.2 million in Ukraine since the war began. HOPE recently surpassed $1.6 billion in micro loans with the goal of restoring dignity in families’ lives. To raise funds to reach such goals, HOPE holds a yearly golf tournament. This year’s fundraiser will take place in three locations: Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, Md., at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14; Iron Valley Golf Club, Lebanon, on Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and Wyncote Golf Club, Oxford, on Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. Those who wish to register to play or who want to provide a sponsorship may do so at www.hopeinternational.org /golf by Friday, Sept. 1. See HOPE International pg 3
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