http://www.ephratareview.com/ en-us Copyright 1995-2004 Lancaster Newspapers Newspapers webmaster@ephratareview.com 30 http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224200 Hopeland United Methodist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School on Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18 from 6-8:30 p.m. At God's Big Backyard Bible School, kids will participate in the large group excitement of Backyard Bash, experience God's word in Backyard Bible club, meet real-life servants at ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224199 Vacation bible schools in the area include:•Hope United Methodist Church, Ephrata, invites all children, ages 3 through fifth grade, are invited to " Beach Party: Surfin' through the Scriptures." The fun begins Sunday, July 13 and ends Thursday, July 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.This p... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224198 St. Paul's Penryn and the Brickerville United Lutheran Church youth groups will hold a dessert " drop-in" social on Friday, July 11 at the Brickerville United Lutheran Church on Route 322 in Brickerville.Twenty-six youth and adults from the two congregations recently spent eight days in Ensenad... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/224197 A special conference celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Church of the Brethren and of the Brethren Church will be held in Richmond, Va., on July 12-16. This marks a historic occasion as the first joint annual meeting of the two Brethren denominations since a schism of the Brethren movement in ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222654 The parking lot at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church will be filled with stands of collectibles, home furnishings and antiques on Friday, June 6. The old sanctuary lights will also be for sale. The bible study group will offer a variety of items and the proceeds will be given to Dr. Bren... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222653 Members of the Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) will present an organ recital on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the Lancaster Summer Arts Festival.The pieces the AGO members have selected musical styles of the Baroque and Romantic periods, as well as the 20th century.... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222652 The annual "Night of Music," sponsored by the United Zion Retirement Community auxiliary will be held on June 8. this event is held each year at the United Zion Camp Grove, Camp Road, Manheim (near Mastersonville). This year's featured groups will be The Copenhaver Cousins and Crossroa... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222196 St. John Center Lutheran Church will continue its Music in the Grove programs on June 14, 15 and 22.Horst Brothers will be featured on June 14 at 7 p.m. and will play bluegrass gospel music. The group has been playing for six years, carrying on the tradition of their father, Ivan Horst and his... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/222195 Hopeland United Methodist Church will celebrate its 83rd annual Homecoming Day on Sunday, June 1, with a youth/adult Sunday School session at 9 a.m. and worship at 10:10 a.m.Speakers for this 161st anniversary recognition are Rev. Tim Heitz (Worship) and Jared Rabold (Sunday School). Rev. Heit... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221855 Teaching the positive character concept of perseverance to children could be daunting to some. But Nancy McNabb, director of Christian education for Faith United Lutheran Church.Students in grades one and two enjoyed their six-week, half-hour sessions so much that children in other grades are ... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221854 Grace Church will host a celebration in the park on Sunday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at pavilions 1 and 2 in Grater Community Park off Route 322 West on Cocalico Street, Ephrata. The worship team " His Hands" will lead worship in singing and Pastor Kim Robertson will be the speaker. A children's puppet team... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221853 WEDNESDAYGRIEFSHARE session at Ephrata Community Church, 70 Clay School Road, every Wednesday through May 28. The meetings will be held at the lower level of the church at 7 p.m. All sessions and the notebook are free. Call the church at 733-4071 or e-mail at http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221453 The Chancel Choir of Muddy Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church will present " A Musical Celebration" on Sunday, May 18. This concert depicts different faces of the church year in anthem and hymn forum. Various tempos and rhythms, along with solos, duets and quartets are utilized. The choir is accompani... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221452 Soul Purpose will be singing at the Old Country Church of Schoeneck on Sunday, May 18. Their ministry features traditional, time-honored hymns and gospel songs. Members of the group are Harold Martin, Ray Sherid, Mike Rebnan, and Dave Buchter. The service begins at 7 p.m. There is no charge but a fr... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221073 New Holland United Methodist Church will be participating in the outdoor farmers' market on South Roberts Avenue, New Holland. The church will operate a food stand during market hours from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. from May 3 through Sept. 27.Sharon Heisley, ch-chair of the food stand project said the fol... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221072 Grace Evangelical Congregational Church of Ephrata will be holding it's third annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Each ticket is only 25 cents and each game is one ticket. There will be a dunk tank, spin art, pick-up ducks (for ages 6 and under), bean bag toss, Alien I... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/221071 4 by Grace will be in concert at the Denver Bible Church on Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 p.m.the group formed 10 years ago at Calvary Bible Church in Mount Joy and primarily ministered in the church.The theme for the group comes from Ephesians 2:8 " For by grace you have been saved through fait... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/220668 The social committee of Akron Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is having its annual spring fling event on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in their fellowship hall, located at 105 N. 11th St., in Akron.Vendors include Sisters Gourmet, candle stands, Mary Kay, homemade crafts and jewelry, hom... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/220666 Dove Christian Fellowship Westgate Celebration will honor the local police departments and thank them for the work that they do on a day-in-and-day-out basis in our community on Sunday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m.Nationally last year, 187 officers and 30 officers already this year have given the ultima... http://www.ephratareview.com/pages/news/local/4/220665 Community Clean Sweep, co-sponsored by St. Stephen's United Church of Christ and Trinity Lutheran Church of New Holland will be held in the parking lot at 221 E. Main St., New Holland on Saturday, May 3 from 9-noon. Old sneakers, suitcases, electronics (no televisions or microwaves) and latex paint ...