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Friendship Community Christmas Activities
Christmas is the time of year we celebrate the birth of Christ
and take time for family and friends. For more details on any of
the Christmas activities contact
Betty Hess at 717-656-2466 ext 165.
Christmas Program
Date: Friday, December
4, 2009
Time:
7 pm
Place: Hempfield Church of the Brethren,
1186 Stevens Street, Manheim, PA
Details: A Christmas pageant and worship service by adults with disabilities.
It is open to the public. Punch and cookies will be served after the
service. Admission is free. Offerings will be split between the
ministry of WORDD (Worship Opportunities Reaching the Developmentally Disabled)
and Friendship Community.
Date:
Monday, December 7, 2009
Time:
7 pm
Place:
1149 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA
Details:
A Christmas Memorial Candlelight Service to
remember family and friends who are no longer here to celebrate with us and to
celebrate the important people in our lives. Lights can be dedicated with
a donation of $10. This is an outdoor service and is held regardless of
the weather. Please dress accordingly. Hot chocolate and donuts are served
after the service. Admission is
free.
Date:
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 5-9:00 pm
Place: Ten Thousand Villages, 240
North Reading Road, Ephrata, PA
Details:
15% of all sales
of the evening
are given to support the ministries of Friendship Community. This is a wonderful
way to support both ministries, and get some of your Christmas shopping done!
Friendship Community's shopping night at Ten Thousand Villages will include
live holiday music by the Friendship Singers and refreshments
for all shoppers. A token gift of appreciation from the artists of the HeART of
Friendship will be distributed to the supporting shoppers.
For more information, call
Betty
Hess at (717) 656-2466, ext 165.
Ten Thousand Villages, located at 240 North Reading Road (Rt 272 in Ephrata),
is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and
gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan
groups in some 37 countries, the Ephrata store is part of a network of more than
156 retail stores throughout the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages
products. For more than 60 years, Ten Thousand Villages has been establishing
long–term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans lack
opportunities for stable income. All artisans are paid fairly for their
products.
Ten Thousand Villages is also home to an Oriental rug gallery with more than
2,000 handknotted rugs all crafted by fairly paid adults. Each rug is one of a
kind, with designs ranging from intricate florals and geometric shapes to
hand-spun, naturally dyed tribals.
The Cafe at Ten Thousand Villages features a fair trade espresso bar, fair trade
coffees and teas and other specialty drinks along with soups, salads, quiches,
wraps, panini and delicious desserts. Wireless internet service is available,
and outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Don't forget- if you like
to shop away from the Christmas crowds by shopping online you can make it
possible for Friendship Community to receive a percentage donated back by
shopping at your favorite stores thru
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Community is a Christian ministry supporting people with developmental
disabilities.