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DECEMBER 4, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
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A place to warm up or cool off BY ANN MEAD ASH
Paradise. Zimmerman noted that the woman is in a service gap. “We he woman resting on the are working with an advocate to sofa in a room at T he try to navigate that.” Factory Ministries never Although The Factory has always expected to be homeless, but a helped those in need of a place to series of occurrences beyond her get out of the cold, the organizacontrol have led to her current tion recently became a designated situation. “I can come here and warming and cooling center put my leg up and stretch out,” recognized by the Office for the she said, noting that she has Coalition to End Homelessness of lymphedema in Lancaster County. one leg, as well as “The Factory has “Having a place back issues. “God always been about provides.” Because to put your feet up coming alongside of her unusual sitfolks who are expeis big.” uation, the woman riencing various does not qualify forms of poverty, for some area programs, but The homelessness being what I would Factory is giving her a comfort- consider one of the deepest forms,” able place to relax during the day, said Zimmerman, who added that along with other services. the ministry seeks to fill gaps “It’s important for folks to where county or state services are have a place to be regardless not available. of what they ’re eligible for,” “If it’s warm outside, this place said Shira Zimmerman, senior is cool, and if it’s cold outside, this director of adult services with place is warm,” said Zimmerman, The Factory, which is located at who noted that The Factory’s 3293 Lincoln Highway East, “comfortable space” currently
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Factory Ministries staff members (from left) Bethany Miller, Shira Zimmerman, and Megan Shertzer are
See The Factory Ministries pg 2 glad the facility can offer a warming and cooling place for homeless people in the area.
14th Journey to Bethlehem scheduled
BY FRANCINE FULTON
BY ANN MEAD ASH
The Gap Town Clock Lions Club will present its annual Christmas bazaar, featuring crafters and a visit by Santa Claus, on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gap Fire Hall. Crafters and artisans will offer a variety of items for sale such as jewelry, clothing and holiday decorations. “We will also have wood crafts, candles, crocheted items and ornaments,” said Steve Wenrich, club president. Home-based business vendors, including Norwex, will also offer merchandise for sale. Food items will be available, including coffee and doughnuts, which will be served in the morning. Families will be able to visit with Santa Claus, who will
The story of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem is classic and timeless, and yet, Woodcrest Retreat endeavors to keep its Journey to Bethlehem fresh with changes that add color and depth to the event. In 2023, organizers partnered with Lititz Area Mennonite School (LAMS) to add a special twist, which will be included again this year. “ The drama team from LAMS will come in with a choreographed dance scene,”
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said Andrew Mylin, director of discipleship at Woodcrest. The Marketplace scene, which immerses participants in a traditional Bethlehem market at the time of Christ’s birth, will feature LAMS students performing a Jewish-inspired song and dance about yearning for the Messiah. This year’s Journey to Bethlehem will be held at the retreat center, 225 Woodcrest Drive, Ephrata, on Fridays, Dec. 13 and 20, from 6 to 8:50 p.m. and on Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, from 5 to 8:50 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress See Woodcrest Retreat Center pg 9
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