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January 2020Vol. XXXI

No. 1ConnectionsConestogaConnectionsConestoga

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sr. Connections at ConestogaDecember 19 was a very cold day, but it sure was warm in-side our Church Fellowship Hall where 86 seniors and CCS students and several teachers enjoyed a delicious lunch, fel-lowship, delightful Christmas program by the second and third graders, and sharing of gifts from the students to each senior and gifts from seniors to the students! Thank you, Wes & Lois Boyer, Lemar & Lois Ann Mast, Carrie Long, Liz Petersheim, and Kathy Waite for this delightful Christmas celebrative time!

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Bimonthly newsletter for Conestoga Mennonite Church, published since 1988. Deadline for articles and photos is the 20th of the preceding month of publication in Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., and Nov.Editor: Lois Ann Mast Assistant Editor: Elizabeth Petersheim

Contributing Editors: Anna Martin and Jill Waters

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Neighbors meets on Tuesday mornings during the academic school year in our church fellowship hall from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this time of fel-lowship!

— Tuesday, January 7, 2020 —You’ve Got Personality

led by Carol Cool

— Tuesday, January 14, 2020 —

Seeing God’s Unique Creation Through the Bubbles

Explore some of God’s unqiue creatures fromsharks to little friends who live in the ocean

with Krystal and Chad Frankhouser

— Tuesday, January 21, 2020 —Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation

FREE-Making community awareness about sex trafficking and sexual exploitation,

how to spot it, and learn ways you can take action against it, and helping us to right this wrong

with Andrea McHenry

— Tuesday, January 28, 2020 —Worship 101

Dig into the Bible to find out why we worshipand how we can incorporate different aspects

of worship into our daily liveswith Lindsay Graham

— Tuesday, February 4, 2020 —With Every Breath—Live Life Well

with Patti Tingen

— Tuesday, February 11, 2020 —

Using Minimalist Principles to Createa More Peaceful and Contented Home

with Lisa Betz

— Tuesday, February 18, 2020 —Making Terrariums

Make a terrarium on site at Country LaneSucculents. Sign up for the fieldtrip.

Bring your own glass container. Cost TBD.

— Tuesday, February 25, 2020 —Bible Study

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Sewing Circle met on November 6, 2019, with 19 ladies present. There were 12 comforter tops donated and 5 com-forters and 7 hygiene kits were completed. Verny read a let-ter of thanks from the Conestoga School for the comforters donated to their sale, and informed us of the change in our meeting date in January to January 8. For devotions, we sang “Now Thank we All our God” after which Fern led a devotional on Thanksgiving. She retold the story of why and how the Pilgrims came to this country and that they were actually Puritans who called themselves Pilgrims be-cause of their journey. She read Psalm 84:1-7, and went on to share highlights from Johnny Hertzler’s life as an exam-ple of pilgrimage. She also shared Colossians 3:1 and how we need to set our minds on things above and see this life here as a pilgrimage. The special offering totaled $26.00. ~ Betty Cannell, Secretary Sewing Circle met again on December 4, 2019 with 24 ladies present. Six tops and 3 comforters were donated and 11 comforters were completed and 5 hygiene kits assem-bled. Verny reminded us that in event of bad weather if Twin Valley School is closed, we will not meet. Since every three years, new officers are elected, a motion was made by Ginny Hertzler to accept Pat Gascho as the new Vice President. The motion was seconded by Joyce Martin, and Pat was voted in unanimously. As of January 2020, Karen Hertzler will move into the position of President and Pat will be Vice President. We all expressed our appreciation to Verny for her leadership the past three years. For devotions, we sang “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” followed by Fern reading the Christmas story in Luke from the KJV of the Bible. She then told a story of two brothers who live in central Asia who were born com-pletely paralyzed and how the repeated reading of the story of Jesus from the Bible resulted in their total healing and the salvation of their father. Fern then repeated the third verse of “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” where Charles Westley wrote “Risen with healing in His wings, Light and life to all He brings.” The special offering amounted to $29.00. We closed by singing “Joy the the World.” ~ Betty Cannell, Secretary

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A FUN Youth Auction!!

Three generations cutting tomatoes for the Dinner. Sure appreciated all the willing workers at the Auction—thank you!!!

It won’t be long until Ivy is in the Youth Group—but for now she surely did a great job!

Gavin knew exactly how to hold those cookies without them falling off the plates—great job Gavin!

Lots of laughs and good-natured fun as we bid on items! A quick turn-around to take a photo of joyous Lisa Miller who finally was rewarded a bid on apple cider also reveals Pastor Bob enjoying it too!


Conestoga Happenings . . .

The last Sunday of each month is a special time between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. when all ages gather in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, juices, donuts, and fellowship.

Not only the children appreciated “Children’s Story Time” on recent Sunday mornings!

Fellowship on Sunday morning!

Suzanne was blessed recently in the “Coffee Corner Sunday School” when the class created a “Give Thanks” wreath for her listing many reasons to “Give Thanks!”

Have you noticed that our church steeple is now lit? What a beautiful message on a cold winter night!

What fun for Lyle and Tina Essick to en-joy visiting Hawaii with Tina’s siblings in November. Looking good, Lyle and Tina!


Conestoga Youth Christmas PartyPhotos by Josiah Stoltzfus

Intergenerational Sunday School brought all ages together on Sunday morning, November 10!


November’s Thanksgiving Sr. Connections hosted 56 persons with many guests as we enjoyed a turkey dinner to-gether followed by a hymn sing led by Lois Boyer and accompanied by Carmen Weber.

Sam Waters re-cently met a special fr iend who he car-r ied on his cap while touring in the Car-ribbean this past November. Unfortu-nately, he could not bring him home to Pennsylvania.

Eric and Dana Ebert agreed that “Grandparents Rock” on Sunday, November 24, when we blessed them with a Grandparent Shower. What fun to see another Conestoga couple anticipate grandparenthood.

Laura Kurtz recently celebrated her 90th birthday, and her family hosted a birthday party for her with the above poster on display with photos of Laura from childhood through today!


One of Conestoga’s small groups went to Fairmount Homes in December to host a Christmas Party for Friends of Conestoga. Sharon Stoltz fus led the time with introductions, sharing Christmas memories at home and at church, singing carols, and remembering Della’s 96th birthday the next week. Attending the party from Fairmount were Betty Cannell, Della Stoltz fus, Lena Smoker, Elsie Weaver, Linda Bush, Lowell & Elsie Stauffer, and Clyde & Jane Stoltz fus. Members of the small group were Nevin & Anna Martin, Ron Jenkins, Linda Freire, Gary & Sharon Stoltz fus, and Lyle & Tina Essick. Other guests were Larry Bush, Ken Weaver, Becky Yoder, and Kathleen Weaver. Photo credit: Larry Bush.

Keynote event

Being the Body of Christ – Hank Johnson, Senior Pastor of Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church, which has a vision to be a thriving, diverse urban church sharing Christ’s love and serving the needs of our local and global communities.

More than 30 workshops focusing on holistic stewardship, including:

• Missions in your own back yard – Christopher Lautsbaugh, Global and LocalOutreach Pastor of Worship Center, and Michael Gilchrist, Pastor of CommunityImpact at Calvary Church.

• Combating human trafficking – Ling Dinse, Assistant Professor at LancasterBible College.

• Living simply as Millennials – Nate and Kate Grieser of The Shalom Project.

• 55 and counting: an opportunity to begin planning for retirement –Gerald and Marlene Kauffman, retired Marriage and Family Counselors.

• Elevate your nutrition – Janelle Glick, Wellness Dietitian.

• Kingdom entrepreneurship – Karl Diffenderfer, Business Coach.

• Seeking God’s guidance with ADHD/Autism – Dayona Ellis, BehaviorSpecialist Consultant.

• Make Medicare an easy step – Bill Parson, Everence Financial Representative.

• “I’m never helping again!” Overcoming burnout and disappointment –Nate Hoffer Chief Executive Officer of Good Samaritan.

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Saturday March 7, 2020Calvary ChurchRegistration begins at 8 a.m.

You can count on • Workshops that offer

practical, relevant, usefulinformation.

• A biblical, Christ-centered,

Anabaptist focus for the event.

For more information, contact:Lynette MoralesChurch Relations Representative [email protected] 717-653-6662

You can also register online at StewardshipUniversity.com starting Thursday, Dec. 5.

Save the date!Stewardship University 2020

Put this date on your calendar for helpful information on a variety of topics—and to hear Hank Johnson give the Keynote Address (Hank is the son-in-law of Gary and Sharon Stoltz fus.)

Above: Jr. Youth Sunday School Class with Teacher Carol Moss adding more to the Jesse Tree during December’s Sunday Schools.

Right: Pastor Bob enjoys a drop-in visit by a Teddy Bear Club mom and children.

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