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Hilltop NewsHilltop News

1352 Slate Hill Road

Camp Hill, PA 17011

Phone: 717-737-8150

E-Mail: slatehill@paonline.com

Website: www.slatehillmennonite.org

Office Hours:

Tuesday through Thursday 9:00-4:30;

Friday by appointment

May 2015

In This Issue:

Upcoming Events..................................................... 2

Hilltop Fun Fest 2015 ...............................................3

Mr. Big Bucks is Still at It ..........................................3

An Invitation to Come Down from the Hill.................4

New Birth ..................................................................4

Worship and Play......................................................5

Birthdays and Anniversaries.....................................6

Welcoming & Fund Raising Picnic............................7

Urgent MCC Urgent Needs ......................................8

Caregiving Tips for Traveling with Seniors...............9

Mission Opportunities .............................................10

Record Sell-out at BBQ ..........................................11

MCC East Coast Special Announcement...............12

Salmon & Smoked Chicken Dinner ........................12

Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven..........................13

Photos Wanted .......................................................13

Dollar-to-Dollar Spring Matching Challenge ...........14

Commissions and Committees...............................15

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Pastor: Lynn Shertzer

Associate Pastor of Community Life: Joy Fasick

Administrative Assistant: Fran Leiter

Lay Elders: Jen Fredrick, Dave Bauman, Caleb Miller,Ron Hershey

Staff E-mail Addresses:Lynn Shertzer: shertzer@paonline.comJoy Fasick: jfasick@comcast.netAdministrative Assistant, Fran Leiter: slatehill@paonline.com

Church Office Hours:

Monday: No office hoursTuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Friday: By Appointment

May 9 CCO Salmon Fundraising Dinner ~ 5:30 PM

May 12 Chris� an Ed meets ~ 7:00 PM

May 13 MCC Cra� Night ~ 6:00-9:00 PMEPS Commission meets ~ 7:00 PM

May 14 Ladies Fellowship & Bible Study ~ 9:30 AM

May 15-17 Church Retreat at Camp Hebron

May 19 Deadline for Hilltop News Items

May 28 Ladies Fellowship & Bible Study ~ 9:30 AM

June 13 Hilltop Fun Fest 2015

July 21-26 Mennonite World Conference

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Unless you’ve been hibernating (not a bad idea,considering our winter weather this year), youmust be aware that Hilltop Fun Fest is back,bringing with it all of the excitement of last year!On Saturday, June 13 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM,our hilltop will be alive with music, cornholetournaments, children’s activities, displays fromlocal service organizations, Slate Hill’s famousbarbecue chicken, and our own ice cream truck,all free and all returning from last year.

This year, thanks to the creativity and tirelesswork of our beloved volunteers, we are excitedto add a petting zoo to the list of offerings!What child doesn’t thrill to nuzzle a cuddly lamb,pet a woolly alpaca, hold a downy chick or bedazzled by a peacock’s tail? Come to think ofit, what adult doesn’t thrill to the same things?Channel your inner child and make plans tocommune with some of God’s cutest creationsin our newest addition to HFF! All of this is be-ing planned to build and strengthen relation-ships, both within our congregation and thecommunity, practice hospitality, and have funliving our faith.

Hilltop Fun Fest Returns

June 13, 2015

With all of these great offerings, it is easy tolose sight of the best part of HFF: the amazingpeople with whom we create relationships. Lastyear, among our guests was a woman and herfamily who saw our flash mob at the Capital CityMall. She has Mennonite heritage and was in-terested in learning more about her heritage;the open invite was what she needed to comeup the hill. We also hosted a new Christian (aninternational student from Messiah College)who came and brought four of her closestfriends/supporters. All five shared deeply withSH folks.

In order to help get the word out, we have beenreaching out to the community electronicallythrough our own webpage at www.hff2015.comand a Facebook page. The website features aslideshow of photos from last year’s Hilltop FunFest along with a list of offerings for this year’sevent. Be sure to check it out along with theFacebook page and don’t forget to “like” us!(We certainly like you!)

“Mr. Big Bucks” is Still At It!

Rod Petersheim has had several takers on his offer for a $20 bill. Thesecreative and industrious individuals will “invest” that money in order to

raise additional funds in support of Hilltop Fun Fest 2015. The best news isthat seed money is still available. To become part of it, all you need to do is ask

Rod or contact him at rspetersheim@verizon.net and he will give you $20! Use the funds to makemore money by employing your creativity and God-given talents. The multiplied money is due byMay 17 to Rod, and we’d love to hear how you used your seed money!

For those who want to support Hilltop Fun Fest but don’t have the time or energy to invest seedmoney, don’t despair! Envelopes are available in the Hilltop Fun Fest display in the coffee area.Each one describes a need for a huge variety of expenses for Hilltop Fun Fest. You get to choosewhat activity or items you would like to sponsor and donations are available for every budget level.Take whichever envelope (or envelopes!) strikes your fancy, place your donation inside, and returnit to the Hilltop Fun Fest mailbox. Checks can be made out to Slate Hill Mennonite Church with“Hilltop Fun Fest” in the memo line. Please give cash in your envelope directly to Cassandra Ly orRoger Myers. Donations will remain anonymous and, please, don’t be shy about taking more thanone!

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While the Fun Fest will take place "on the hill"where many Slate Hillers feel most comfortable, in

July, Slate Hill has been invited to take some of the fun into the community.

Some of the clients who frequent the Life Time Adult Day Care raved so much about the fun theyhad at the 2015 Spring Fling, that Slate Hill has been asked if any volunteers could help them or-chestrate a mini-carnival for their guests.

Life Time, located behind Denny's and T-Mobile on the Carlisle Pike, caters to senior citizens andthose with intellectual disabilities. On Friday, July 17, 2015, at 1:00PM, Life Time will have a carni-val for their guests using several of the games made for the 2015 Spring Fling.

Slate Hillers are invited to contact Ulli Klemm if they'd like to lend a helping hand. Kids and familieswould be most welcome. Time commitment is from 1:00-3:00 PM. Life Time Adult Day Care islocated at 3 Crossgate Drive, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 and is affiliated with The Arc of Cumber-land and Perry Counties (CPARC)

Submitted by Ulli Klemm

An Invitation toAn Invitation toAn Invitation to

Come Down fromCome Down fromCome Down from

the Hill!the Hill!the Hill!

Congratulations!

Lynley and Daniel Lapp were blessed with a son, Rainier

George, on Saturday, April 25. Rainier weighed 7 pounds

and 12 ozs. and is 20.5 inches long. .

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That about sums up the beautiful spring day when Slate Hill was joined in worship by the resi-

dents of Cumberland Vista (group home for intellectually challenged adults) then treated to a

relaxing afternoon at the ballpark.

During the worship service, the residents, pretending to be King Hezekiah and Levite priests,

proceeded down the aisle with "sacrifices," incense, and the Hebrew Scriptures in hand as they

offered worship to God. Based on 2 Chronicles 29, the topic of Pastor Lynn's sermon, the

group played drums, cymbals and tambourines, inviting everyone to praise God in song.

After the service, the group attended the Walk Across the Room Sunday School class, where

they joined in discussing questions posed by teacher, Tom Miller. Afterward, they enjoyed a

lunch of pizza, veggies and cookies, the latter made by Theda Klemm, before they all headed

to City Island for the ballgame.

The residents were treated to the game by Slate Hillers who donated the funds for them to at-

tend. Several individuals and families donat-

ed sufficient funds to not only pay for the tick-

ets, but for each resident to have a food

voucher for one hot dog, a soda and a bag of

chips. Highlights of the afternoon included

residents Derrick Eshenour catching a Sena-

tor's T-Shirt in his baseball glove during enter-

tainment between innings, and when Jimmy

Redline received a game ball from another

fan. All residents received a free Senator's

visor as their thanks for being part of this spe-

cial outing.

While the Senator's lost 4-3 on a solo home run by the Reading Fighting Phils in the top of the

ninth inning, smiles were pasted on the faces of the 26 folks who joined the affair.

In addition to the residents from Cumberland Vista and their staff, the following enjoyed the af-

ternoon together: Matt Bergey, Tyler Kratz, Tom Miller, Isaiah Zercher, Joshua Dean, Theda

and Ulli Klemm, Cindy and Gary Musselman, Irv Eshenour, Brett Eshenour, Avery DeGru-

chy, Megan Dubbs, Bob and Deborah Saline, Sara and Lewis Mayes and Eric Zimmerman.

Thank you to all the donors who made this event possible.

Submitted by Ulli Klemm

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Happy

Birthday!ALANIZ EDWARDS, Addeline 05/03

WERNER, Connie 05/03

KISHBAUGH, Alex 05/04

KISHBAUGH, Zachary 05/04

MALAY, Bill 05/04

BOUNMA, Somboun 05/05

WEIGEL, Susan 05/05

ZIMMERMAN, Paul M. 05/06

SAVAGE, Pat 05/10

ROTH, Ma� 05/11

LEHMAN, Dean 05/12

MUSSELMAN, Michelle 05/12

RIOUX, Trang 05/16

MYERS, Lorraine 05/21

MYERS, Holly 05/22

GISH, Dwayne 05/23

MININGER, Linda 05/23

STOLTZFUS, Stacy 05/24

HOWER, Daniel 05/25

MILLER, Kara 05/25

PETERSHEIM, Rod 05/26

CLARK, Cole 05/27

HAWLEY, Danielle 05/28

DOLL, Ken 05/30

May Anniversaries

MUSSELMAN, Gary & Cindy 05/06

MYERS, Roger & Holly 05/17

BOYER, Richard & Sharon 05/21

CHUBB, Jeremy & Sara 05/30

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Welcoming and Fundraising Picnic

Sunday, May 31, 5-7 PM

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

30 W Main St, New Kingstown, PA 17072

♦ Meet and welcome four partners visiting from Tanzania

♦ Share some American food and hospitality

♦ Hear some East African Gospel Music

♦ Join in a silent auction* of local art and Tanzanian treasures

♦ Learn some Kiswahili phrases or practice what you know

♦ Play some Tanzanian games

♦ Generously support the work of tech4tanzania

Let us know you'll be there by emailing or calling:

Randy Barr (rw.barr@yahoo.com) phone: (717) 903-9698

Anne Reeves (pastoranne@gmail.com) or

Fran Leiter or Ken or Myrna Eshleman

* Donations most welcome!

Save the date to attend this community-wide picnic to welcome a visiting medical team from Tan-zania here to explore ways and means of obtaining much needed medical equipment. There willbe food, fun, a silent auction, and learning opportunities for all. Come, encourage us with yourshow of support.

Volunteers are welcome to assist with the event and donations are most welcome—contact

one of the above to let us know of your interest.

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URGENT MCC NEEDS

Quilters:

We need your help! The MCC Material Resources Center in Ephrata, Pa., is looking for quilters who can help

finish quilts to display at the upcoming Mennonite World Conference Assembly in Harrisburg in July.

The quilt room is open Monday through Thursday (8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), as well as some Monday evenings.

Please call (717) 733-2847 2847 to schedule a � me to volunteer.

MCC Relief and Hygiene Kits: (numbers below were prior to Nepal earthquake– needs have escalated!)

2,000 relief kits ~ 8,000 hygiene kits ~ 2,000 blankets

Mul� ple situa� ons of crisis around the world such as Syria, Iraq, Gaza and Ukraine have depleted MCC's ware-

house inventory. Please help MCC replenish it's supply to con� nue responding to needs around the world.

Looking for a hands-on project that makes a difference? Care groups, Sunday School classes, families, friends,

etc. can join together to assemble one or mul� ple kits. If the group members prefer to donate money, appoint

a shopper to gather the supplies.

The supplies that MCC sends around the world offer comfort to families facing disaster or crisis. They’re also a

tangible way you can share God’s love and compassion, reminding people that their needs are not forgo� en.

MCC plans shipments carefully in order to meet local needs and to send high-quality items that can withstand

the harsh condi� ons faced by people receiving the supplies.

See what you can do to be part of making MCC kits or comforters. Please contact Becky Degan

at BeckyDegan@mwc-cmm.org (phone: 717-419-5337) for more informa� on and a supply list for each kit.

Please update your directories to reflect the following

change:

Bill and Pat White

3909 Ge� ysburg Rd

Camp Hill PA 17011

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Caregiving Tips for Traveling With Seniors

Marlo Solli� o

Just because you're caring for an elderly loved one doesn't mean you have to cancel the annual family vaca� on. With a li� le plan-

ning, you can s� ll get away and have an enjoyable � me.

Registered nurse Renata Gelman, clinical manager for Partners in Care, an affiliate of The Visi� ng Nurse Service of New York,

shared with AgingCare.com her � ps for planning a vaca� on with an elderly loved one:

Get doctor clearance. Consult with the elder's primary care physician before booking any travel to discuss these issues: Is the des-

� na� on you've chosen appropriate for your parent's abili� es and limita� ons? Do they need any special vaccina� ons? Are there

medica� ons or supplements to help if anxiety or another mental health arises? Get prescrip� ons for all your

parent's medica� ons and get them filled before you leave.

Pre-plan accommoda� ons. If you're ren� ng a car, a mini-van is a more easily accessible vehicle than a two-door car. If your par-

ent has a wheelchair, walker or other mobility equipment, make sure it's going to fit in the vehicle you choose. If flying, request

seat assignments in the rows designated for disabled travelers. If there is meal service aboard, advise the reserva� on system of

any dietary needs. Make sure the airline and hotel can accommodate any assis� ve medical equipment your parent uses. If walk-

ing is difficult, consider reques� ng a wheelchair so that an airport employee is assigned to help you get from place to place in the

airport. When booking hotels, request a room on the first floor.

Scale back. Be realis� c about the amount of ac� vity, walking and traveling your parent can do. Keep the trip simple. If your parent

has limited mobility, ren� ng a one-story lake-front co� age within driving distance will be more enjoyable than a whirlwind jaunt

overseas, or a walking-intense trek to Disneyworld. Plan your i� nerary carefully. Research each des� na� on to ensure it can ac-

commodate your elder's special needs. Allow plenty of � me for rest and don't over-schedule.

Have essen� als close at hand. If your loved one is going to be si� ng in a car or on a plane for extended periods, buy suppor� ve

stockings to prevent blood clots and numbness. Pack light clothes which can be layered. Take basic medical informa� on every-

where you go, in case of emergency. Other essen� als to have on hand at all � mes,especially in the summer heat, are a hat, sun-

screen, snacks and most importantly, water. Elders get dehydrated quickly.

If your loved one has demen� a or Alzheimer's disease, consider these � ps as well:

S� ck with rou� ne. Knowing what to expect throughout the day is crucial for people with Alzheimer's or demen� a. It reduces

stress, anxiety and fear. Try to keep meal� mes, bed� mes and medica� on schedules as close to the home rou� ne as possible. To

minimize the confusion of being in a new environment, bring a few favorite objects to create a sense of home.

Communicate. Before and during each ac� vity, tell your loved one where you are going and what you will be doing. On the other

hand, do not overload the person with complicated direc� ons or too much informa� on.

Find serenity. Avoid very loud restaurants and places with a lot of people if the person is overly � red. Do not move too quickly or

appear too hurried.

Know the warning signs. Learn to recognize warning signs of anxiety and agita� on. If your loved one is becoming agitated, re-

move him or her from the environment. Find a quiet se� ng where you can be alone and let him or her calm down.

Watch the clock. Sundowner's Syndrome increases fear and agita� on just before dark. Get back to the room before the sun goes

down. Lower the curtains and turn on lights, to lessen the dras� c change from day to night.

© 2014 AgingCare, LLC All rights reserved;

reprinted with permission

Submi� ed by Deb Saline

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Mission Opportunities!Like many of you, I am welcoming Spring with open arms! Now that snow

shovels and snow blowers are packed away, I am ready to move on to

warmer ac� vi� es. As the temperature is ge� ng warmer outdoors, things

are hea� ng up at Slate Hill as well. The chili cook-off was a fun way to start

hea� ng things up. With another successful chicken barbecue in the books and the annual church

retreat just around the corner, we are in full swing. Before you know it, hundreds of guests will be

arriving to enjoy a blessed hilltop experience at Fun Fest 2015!

Looking ahead, God has some great things in store for our congrega� on, one being the World Con-

ference this summer. Plans are being implemented and soon host-homes will prepare for world-

wide guests. With all of these exci� ng upcoming events there will be many chances to connect, en-

gage, and relate to others this Spring and Summer.

I would like to fill you in on just one more exci� ng opportunity God has put on our doorstep. Prior to

the world conference, Harrisburg will host the Mennonite Health Forum on July 19-21. For those

three days healthcare professionals and their families will be travelling to our capitol from all over

the world to a� end the forum hosted by the Mennonite Health Fellowship. MHF asked Slate Hill to

host the children of these families. Currently members of the Chris� an Educa� on Commission are

planning cra� s, games and transporta� on for the children of the MHF families. CEC is using the

same theme, 'Walking Together for Healthy Communi� es', in order to provide a cohesive experi-

ence for the children. CEC graciously asks for your prayers as we con� nue to organize ac� vi� es and

work out transporta� on issues. We also ask for prayers for the families and individuals who will be

travelling for the forum, as well as those who are working hard to plan the conference. Look for an

update in the Hilltop News later this summer!

Submi� ed by Rachael Zimmerman

2015 Mennonite World

Conference

Registra� on for part-� me a� endance is now open for the 2015 global Assembly of Mennonite World Conference in Har-risburg July 21-26. Get details regarding daily registra� on forprograms you wish to a� end at: h� ps://www.mwc-cmm.org/pennsylvania-2015.

If you want to share a registra� on with someone, please let Fran Leiter know so she can help coordinate interested per-sons.

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Record Sell-Out at BBQ

While it is well known that Slate Hill neighbors flock to its famousChicken BBQs, history was made on Sat., April 11 when we sold arecord number of chicken in the shortest time ever. On that day thestrong breezes seemed to send a flowing stream of customers up thehill. All 720 half-chickens were sold, mostly as full dinners, by12:15. Proceeds are estimated to be about $3,500 which will be rein-vested in our community and the world.

By 10:40AM a line of cars had already circled around the back of thechurch. Thereafter, cars were lined up for much of the long, main driveway leading up to Slate Hill.An enthusiastic team of volunteers were in place to welcome our guests. From directing traffic to tak-ing and filling orders, the BBQ went smoothly without anyhitches.

As sometimes happens, fewer "Chicken Only" orders were requested by customers, so rolls andcookies ran out, then by 12:15 there was NOTHING left!

Special thanks to all who ordered and picked up the necessary supplies ahead of time: Joy Fasick(water), Ray Leiter (rolls), Gene Musselman (cookies), Roger Springer (potatoes), Cindy Mussel-man (paper supplies), Carl Lehman (chicken and charcoal), Ulli (applesauce).

MANY sincere thanks as well to:

· Friday night prep volunteers (including Bob and Deborah Saline who couldn't be here Sat., theWhite family on the eve of their big move, and first-timers Abby, Uriah, Judah and Jesse Paker!Others in attendance were: Ernest Hartzler, Gene Mussleman, Fran and Ray Leiter, Chris andRachel Zimmerman, and Ulli Klemm).

· Fran Leiter, Rachel Zimmerman (she took the early bird shift!) and Bonnie Lehman for bakingRoger Springer's Farm Show potatoes to perfection!

· Chicken grillers: Carl Lehman, Lyndon Hess, Charlie Smith, Jeff Beck, Ernest Hartzler,Lamarr Widmer, Jim Mitchell, Paul Nisley and Ben Fasick. They braved early cold temps aswell as a stiff wind all morning.

· Flagman (Chris Zimmerman); greeter (Denise Moyer); runners and managers (Tom Miller,Kelvin Klemm, Lamarr Widmer, Ron & Rhoda Hershey, Isaac Shertzer, LindaMininger), chicken baggers (Ernest Hartzler, Theda Klemm, Yoomie and Hope Onelangsy,Alexia, Ellie, and Noah Shertzer), money and number folk (Joshua Dean and GeneMussleman), "water boys/girls” (Casandra Ly, Noreen Lehman, Ben Fasick) and assemblyline folk (Ruth Ritchie, Ellie Fasick, Tara and Sara Mayes, Janet Zimmerman, MabelLehman, Dwayne & Lucinda Gish, Richard Mininger, Connie Williamson, Joelle Beck, Taraand Olivia Hess and Rick Onelangsy) who made it look so easy.

· Amanda Musselman for coordinating everything on the assembly Line.· Paul Zimmerman and Lamarr Widmer for power-washing the grills.· Ray Leiter, Dawn Shertzer and Ken Eshleman sanitizing the chicken and potato boxes.· Uriah and Judah Parker and Ulli Klemm for taking down all the signs scattered throughout

the community.· Jeremey Stoltzfus who managed the Blood Drive.· Fran Leiter for cleaning the backroom where BBQ supplies are stored.

My apologies for any inadvertent omissions. May God be praised!

Submitted by Ulli Klemm

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MCC East Coast Special Announcement

Help People in Nepal

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is requesting dona-tions to support its response to the 7.8-magnitude earth-quake that shook Nepal April 25. Focusing its initialemergency response on hard-hit rural communities, MCCis providing food, tarps, blankets and cooking pots andutensils. A longer-term response will be determined asMCC and its partners assess the situation. Please prayfor the people of Nepal and the work of MCC. Donationscan be made at mcc.org/nepal-earthquake or by calling888-563-4676. Checks may be sent to MCC U.S., POBox 500, Akron, PA, 17501-0500.

MCC relief and hygiene kits

Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) has an urgent need for relief and hygiene kits. Relief kits pro-vide valuable supplies to families whose lives have been disrupted by war or disaster. Hygiene kitsgive people the supplies they need to stay healthy. In times of need, these kits provide basic neces-sities like towels, bar soap, toothbrushes and nail clippers, while also reminding people their needsare not forgotten. Visit mcc.org/kits or call 717-733-2847 for more information.

Reserve your spot for the annual CCO Salmon Diner Saturday, May 9th! Come and enjoy our families'

current favorite way to eat salmon and celebrate (a few days late) Cinco de Mayo. "Triple J and

Blondie" will be cooking up a delicious spread of all the fixings to build your own salmon tacos in

honor of a fun restaurant in Cordova called "Baja Taco" that serves out of a red school bus. Addi-

� onally, as always we will be offering Jeremy's tasty smoked chicken in case salmon isn't your thing

or you just want more food. A� er the meal you will hear a few short stories from a coworker and a

couple of college students about their transforma� ve experiences in the Florida Everglades and on

the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

Please sign up on the sheet on the bulle� n board in the foyer by May 4th or email us

at jsfoos@msn.com. Appe� zers will be offered from 5:30-6:00. Sea� ng for the meal will be at 6:00.

**The meal will be gluten-free but please alert us by May 4th of any other food allergies you have,

especially eggs. **

Salmon & Smoked ChickenDinner

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Needed: Photos for Website

Do you have recent photos of church events we can post on the

website? Please contact Ray Leiter with your images; a photo re-

lease form must be completed and submi� ed to the church office for

permission to post images of children.

Dear Friends,

Thank you so very much for all your dedica� on and hard work from Decem-

ber 1 through March 31; the overnight at Susquehanna Harbor Safe Haven

closed this morning at 7 AM. Dale and Gail stayed over and cleaned every-

thing up; we made arrangements for a thorough cleaning in the next few

weeks.

I promised that we would get together, for those who may be interested,

towards the end of April. That info will be sent out next week. This will give a

chance to review the past season and make some decisions. The shelter can-

not happen without the support, both volunteer and financial, of our faithful

volunteers. I thank you for our ge� ng through one of the coldest winters in

recent years.

We were able to assist some of the men with housing and other ser-

vices. Several of them had incomes, a few had jobs. Quite a few had mental

health issues. God's blessings on them all!

Have a blessed Easter and I will plan to see you in a few weeks.

Jacquie Rucker

Chris� an Churches United of the tri-county area

h� p://www.ccuhbg.org/index.html

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Dollar-for-Dollar SpringMatching Challenge for New Hope Ministries

The Spring Matching Challenge is underway. Thanks to the incredible generosity of a handful of NewHope supporters, every dollar received and designated “Spring Matching Challenge” will be matched dol-lar-for-dollar up to $41,000! Donations may be made through June 30th to qualify.

We are incredibly thankful, blessed, and encouraged by all donors who are making this year’s challengepossible. Thank you for your support as well, and for helping to share our mission and ministry within thechurch community.

In the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke chapter 10, Jesus tells us that we are to love our neighboras ourselves and have mercy on those who need our help. Thanks to the generosity of people like youwho support our work, the volunteers and staff at New Hope change lives through hope, encouragementand the tools needed to have a better life.

A job changes everything. A young man – I’ll call him David – came to us a couple months ago lookingfor a way to get back on his feet. David needed help during a low point in his life. He was out of work,struggling to support his family. We helped with his basic needs including providing food for his fami-ly. David also learned about our one-day Forklift Certification Class through Harrisburg Area CommunityCollege (HACC), and thought it might be a way for him to get a fresh start. He enrolled in our class, andtwo short days after passing the course, David accepted a full-time job with benefits as a forklift operatorwith a local shipping company. Today, David’s family has food on the table, a secure place to live, andhope.

New Hope provides compassion and help for people in difficult situations, and David’s story shows thatwhen we offer help with education and finding a job, a family’s life can turn around. It takes hard workand the right opportunity.

Would you change a life today? Here’s how your gift can impact a life like David’s:

• $1,000 could help a single mom become a Certified Nursing Assistant and gain a career that couldsupport her family

• $400 could help a young person get a high school diploma

• $180 could purchase a half-ton of food to stock our Food Pantry

• $100 could help someone like David attain his Forklift Certification

When you support New Hope Ministries, lives are changed, andwe fulfill our mission of sharing Christ’s love by meeting humanneeds. Thank you for helping our neighbors in need.

Gratefully,

Eric Saunders

Execu� ve Director

Most Needed Food Dona� ons

Infant formula

Canned vegetables

Canned fruit

Canned meat

Boxed meal mixes

Spaghe� sauce

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