Fwd: The Latest REAL Life News for You

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From: REAL Life Community Services <sunny-reallcs.org@shared1.ccsend.com>
Date: Wed, May 1, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Subject: The Latest REAL Life News for You

Spring through Cocalico with us!

The REAL Life Happenings- May Edition! Friday May 17 @ 4:30pm REAL Life is happy to offer this year's Smoked Pulled Pork Fundraiser at the Unruh Car Show! Bring your family and friends to a wonderful FREE event, where we will be selling Smoked Pulled Pork sandwiches for $10. The pork is smoked by Swamp Christian Fellowship. Call the office at (717)-336-7797 ext. 4 for more info. We will be there from 4:30pm until sandwiches are gone. We can't wait to see you there! Wednesday, June 5th at 11:30am May 15th is the LAST day to register your foursome or contribute your sponsorship! Do not wait- get your spot today! 2nd Annual REAL Golf Tournament Foxchase Golf Club 11:30- Registration & Driving Range Opens 12:00- Beef Brisket Lunch 1:00- Shotgun Start 6:00- Dinner & Awards Sponsorships still available: Beverage Sponsor $1,500 (only 1 left) Gold Sponsors $1,000 Hole Sponsor $250 Foursome $400 Click Here to Register Springing Through Cocalico Got any plans this weekend? How about a little hunting? Join us for the fourth annual Spring Thru Cocalico Scavenger Hunt in partnership with Adamstown Area Library! The hunt is on- now through May 31st. Images are located in the window of each participating business listed below. Once found, indicate the letter associated with the symbol in the box provided. Find as many or as few as you like and then come back to the library for a fun prize!  This is an easy and fun activity to keep your family entertained and get the chance to receive a $100 grand prize! For more information- click this link to visit the Adamstown Area Library website. National Night Out! Tuesday, August 6th @ 6pm @Reamstown Community Park This is another wonderful evening to bring the community together to walk around and enjoy! REAL Life will be there handing out FREE backpacks with supplies for all the kids getting ready for school. Be sure to get there early to help your kids get their backpacks, as supplies are limited. Student MUST be present and registered in the Cocalico School District. Getting Ready for some Farm Hhow Milkshakes? Visit REAL Icy Treats at the Denver Fair! The Denver Fair will arrive sooner than you think. Mark your calendars for September 10-14th! REAL Life will be there selling the famous Farm Show Milkshakes. Can you wait? We know we can't! Mark your calendar or Click Here to visit our website. UPCOMING EVENTS May 3rd 3-5PM First Friday Food Drive Mondays, 8-9PM Alcoholics Anonymous Lighthouse Community Center All are welcome!!! Summer Break Momentum Youth Development Program Wednesdays, 9 - 11AM Young at Heart All events are free and are for individuals that are 60 years and older. Coffee, chatting, games, speakers and MORE! Come out and get to know others in your community!  Learn more here.  REAL Life Community Services 717-336-7797 Info@reallcs.org REALLCS.ORG Connect with us

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Fwd: Can you believe this Gen Z number is so high?

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From: Michael Geer <hello@cm01.charityengine.net>
Date: Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Subject: Can you believe this Gen Z number is so high?
To: Gehmans Mennonite Church <info@gehmanmennonitechurch.org>

Dear Friend, Anyone paying attention to our culture has witnessed a massive shift over the generations in America. Yesterday, I came across some information from the Gallup organization—the famous polling company—that gives credence to what folks are sensing. To illustrate, let me share with you a graph that was part of the Gallup report, a visual that highlights this stunning change: Of course, there are many factors behind these rapid changes in our culture, and no single one can explain the shift. Much attention has been paid to the influence of social media (Tik-Tok and Instagram, for example) that many believe has helped fuel the increase in gender confusion and the explosive growth in surgeries and medical interventions that wrongly promise it can change a person's sex. Our research here at PA Family uncovered massive government spending on these procedures for minor children – in the millions of dollars each year… and growing. There's the 2014 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell imposing a "same-sex marriage" on all the states, a ruling that rapidly accelerated the embrace of "alternative" lifestyles and expanding sexual identities. Media entities like Disney and Hollywood have pushed the LGBTQ agenda on children and adults alike, seeking to drive the culture well past tolerance to celebration, and there is a growing body of laws across the country at all levels that aim to punish those that disagree. Of course, I don't think it can be denied that our education system has played and is playing a role in the massive shift we are seeing, especially in Generation Z. Books, curriculum, and classroom activism are all implicated in this monumental swing. I know there are many parents here in Pennsylvania and across the country who would prefer their schools not play this role, and are using their voices to spur change. Here at PA Family, our desire and our work are aimed at allowing every family, child, and person to flourish and reach their God-given potential in concert with His design, both now and in eternity. Our current cultural trends appear troubling, but God is greater. I appreciate your prayerful partnership and support in this endeavor.   Sincerely, Michael Geer President Pennsylvania Family Institute P.S. We will be hosting a 35th Anniversary Banquet in the Pittsburgh area on Friday, May 31st, featuring Riley Gaines. Find out more at pafamily.org/banquet. We are also taking applications for our City On The Hill Youth Leadership and Worldview Camp for high schoolers. Details can be found at pafamily.org/coth. Today, April 30, is the last day to get the early application discount. Prices increase tomorrow! Pennsylvania Family Institute 23 N Front St  | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101 (717) 545-0600 | mail@pafamily.org Donate to PA Family Institute

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Fwd: May Gives More!

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From: CrossNet Ministries <meghan-elancocross.org@shared1.ccsend.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Subject: May Gives More!
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Starting this Friday!!

Hello friends, supporters, and partners! We are thrilled to tell you the second annual May Gives More fundraiser starts this Friday, May 3rd! Every Friday in May, when you visit ANY of the six businesses above, a portion of sales will be donated to CrossNet Ministries! No need to show a flyer, just head to Lickity Split, Fox Meadows Creamery, Skip's Food Truck, Twin Valley Coffee, New Holland Coffee Co, or Coffee Co New Holland on a Friday in May and you will be supporting CrossNet. It's that simple! We'd love to see your pictures supporting CrossNet & these local businesses throughout the month of May! Whenever you go to these restaurants on a Friday to support CrossNet, be sure to tag us on social media! If you have questions about this promotion, feel free to email carl@elancocross.org! We hope to see you at one or all these restaurants in the month of May supporting the mission of CrossNet, local businesses, and enjoying a delicious meal or beverage!  Find out More

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Fwd: May Woodcrest Newsletter

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From: Matthew <matthew@woodcrestretreat.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Subject: May Woodcrest Newsletter
To: <philandkelly@gmail.com>

Woodcrest News and Upcoming Events

View this email in your browser Summer Is Coming! An Invitation for Adventure We are eagerly looking forward and preparing for summer 2024. As our forest comes alive with greenery, the campground welcomes guests, and summer camp registration fills up, we pray that God would create a place of rest for our guests. Do you have your spot reserved for an adventure this summer? Summer Camp Open Weeks Our summer camp programs are filling up at record rates. The 2024 Summer Camp season is now 95% full. Limited space is available. We encourage our camp families to register quickly! Room is available in our Explorer Overnight Mini Weeks, Outbound River Rumble and French Creek, and Super Sleuth Day Camp.   Summer Camps School of Wonder Summer Classes Our Spring School of Wonder Classes have been enjoyed by almost 50 families. Students have had the opportunity to learn birdhouse building, wilderness survival skills, animal tracking, and more. This year we are excited to host Summer School of Wonder classes to our homeschool families. See our website for descriptions on Animal Habits, Parent/Child Canoe Trips, and even a Berry Hike. Information and to Register Beginner Swim Lessons are Back! Woodcrest is excited to host Beginner Swim Lessons again this summer. This year we are offering three weeks to choose from at 10 or 11am. This class serves ages 5 and up. Visit our website for more info or to register. Swim Lessons Summer Youth Group Pool Party August 17 In the spring we hosted our Soapbox Derby event for local youth groups. Four youth groups built their own soapbox cars and raced on a Woodcrest designed course. This summer, we are excited to host a youth group pool party. Are you a youth leader or volunteer looking for a fun summer activity for your youth group? Join us for our youth group summer pool party! This will be a fun night of volleyball, a message, worship, and pool fun. Sign up your youth group on our website. Register Father/Son Campout May 31-June 1 Our father/Son Campout is a beloved event at Woodcrest. Many of our Woodcrest dads have been bringing their sons for many years. During this weekends dads and sons have a chance to grow together with other families. Book a cabin or campsite for this fun weekend. Register for Father/Son Campout Woodcrest Open House May 11 Thinking about coming to Woodcrest for the first time? Come to our open house on May 11 between 9-12pm for a tour of camp. Meet our staff and hear about what your camper will do this summer. Open House Questions Copyright (C) 2024 Woodcrest Retreat . All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Woodcrest Retreat 225 Woodcrest Dr Ephrata, PA 17522-9397 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe