http://www.lititzrecord.com/ en-us Copyright 1995-2004 Lancaster Newspapers Newspapers webmaster@lititzrecord.com 30 http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225915 Rev. Norbert Von Fransecky is a pastor at St. Nikolai's Cathedral in Spandau, Germany (a suburb of Berlin). He also teaches theology in the public schools there.When Pastor Lyn Reith Barrett, pastor of St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Lititz, visited Germany two years ago, Norbert... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225914 Each year families throughout Lancaster County make the annual trek to buy the latest, trendiest clothing for the new school year. Many others, however, barely scratch together enough money to buy school supplies much less new outfits. That's where Lititz United Methodist Church steps in and opens t... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225913 Lititz Moravians have scheduled a Lovefeast for Sunday, Aug. 17 to commemorate the consecration of their sanctuary 221 years ago on Aug. 13, 1787.The Lovefeast will occur at both the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services.Pastor Dean Jurgen says, " At this service we're not looking to the building and... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225599 A public television documentary on Lititz was shown so the children could see the town, and a book on Lititz was given to each child after the movie, along with a bag of Wilbur Buds and Sturgis Pretzels.The group was invited to attend the parade that evening and the 191st Fourth of July celebr... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225598 The Jazz Ministers Big Band will present a concert of sacred and secular music at the historic Mt. Gretna Tabernacle on Sunday evening, Aug. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The program is part of the "Summer at the Tabernacle" series presented by the Mt. Gretna Bible Festival.The band is made up of ... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225273 On Thursday, July 17, at 1 p.m. in the Hershey Activity Room on the Luther Acres campus, residents, staff, friends and family joined together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ordination of the Luther Acres Chaplain, the Rev. E. Walter Cleckley, Jr.A graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College, North ... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225272 Members of " The 20-Somethings" study group at the Lititz Moravian Church just sent out invitations to many old friends who once attended Sunday School with them, that once sang with them in the Junior Choir, that shared hours in the youth fellowship, but are no longer active in the church. The invit... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/225119 Reverend Ed Bailey of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lancaster delivered a strong gospel message to Lititz worshippers on a Sunday in June at the Lancaster Evangelical Free Church (LEFC).But he had to do it without the aid of a pulpit.  Some time ago LEFC discon... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/224958 Former Landis Homes Board Chair Mamo Dula received a PANPHA Award for 2008 as Trustee of the Year. Dula was selected from nominees across Pennsylvania for the award for many years as a Landis Homes board member.Surrounded by many of his family members, Dula received the award at the PANPHA Ann... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/224957 Dr. Hermann Wellenreuther, retired professor of modern history at the Georg-August-University in Göttingen, Germany, recently the Max Kade Visiting Professor at Penn State, will give an informal lecture in the sanctuary of the Lititz Moravian Church this Sunday, July 27 at 7 p.m.He will b... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/224645 The first-ever Lititz Family FunFest drew an estimated 1,000 people to Lititz Springs Park on Wednesday, June 25. Featuring 14 activity stations, food, and a fun-filled concert by family-friendly singer Steven Courtney, the event was sponsored by Lancaster Evangelical Free Church (LEFC) and manned b... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/224264 The Eastern District of the Moravian Church in North America elected Gary Bailey of Lititz, to serve in one of six lay positions on the Eastern District Executive Board during its District Synod, held in Bethlehem, Pa., on June 18-21. The District Synod is an assembly of church delegates, including ... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/224263 "The Complete History of the Old Testament in Twenty Minutes" will be presented at the "Summer at the Tabernacle" program in Mt. Gretna on Sunday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.This delightful, fast-paced walk, which actually lasts longer than 20 minutes, through the beginnings of th... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/224262 St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran churchAssisting the Rev. David Hinkley in worship were: serving as acolyte was Robbie Iosue, the communion assistants were Dick and Betty Garman with Carl and Greta Bomberger serving as greeters; Greta was also the lector. Ushers included Nathan Subyak, Pat ... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/223720 Moravians schedule their lovefeasts for the important celebrations of the year. It's no surprise that they would usher in the Nation's birthday with such a gathering. This year the Independence Lovefeast will be Sunday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the 235 year-old colonial Gemeinhaus. Next-door... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/223351 Seven new members were welcomed into the Lititz Moravian Congregation at the 10:30 a.m. worship on June 15." We are glad to welcome these new folks into our fellowship!" said Pastor Dean Jurgen.The new members are: Jason and Rachel Best, David and Trish Good, Courtney Mitchell, and Wayne ... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/223052 Sweet strawberries, ice cream, shortcakes, whipped cream, iced tea, and lemonade —  What more could you want?Old Zion Church on Reifsnyder Road, Brickerville will offer all of these summer favorites plus homemade chicken corn soup at the annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday Jun... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/223051 H. William Mitchell, a retired engineer and a committed Christian, recently authored a book, "Biblical Anomalies," that explains how he looks for the deeper meaning in Biblical texts that otherwise make little sense given our current knowledge and understanding.The book, 77 pages ... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/222629 Praises rang out Sunday on a spectacular spring evening in Lititz Springs Park as part of the Lancaster Evangelical Free Church (LEFC) Praise in the Park.The annual event has grown since its inception 12 years ago when about 200 people first attended a Sunday evening outdoor worship service. T... http://www.lititzrecord.com/pages/news/local/4/222628 Scott Miller, of Lititz, was installed at the Lititz Moravian Church as the new Young Adult Ministry Coordinator during the June 1 Sunday service.According to Pastor Dean Jurgen, "We are delighted to add Scott Miller to our ministry team. Our search began some months ago and I am pleased ...