ML01-V. LESSONS IN LIVING AND DYING—-THE FAITHFUL LIFE OF FIANNA BUCHER MEYER
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021A Pennsylvania woman of the early 1900’s, Fianna was shaped by the Anabaptist faith that strengthened her through tuberculosis and early death at age 29. She left behind a grieving husband, two small children, and a large packet of letters. The story within the letters became the foundation for Fianna’s Story. While participants will follow Fianna’s daily life of church, home, and farm, we will focus on her experiences in a sanatorium, the strange treatments she received, and her determination to live her faith. We will follow her and her family after she returned home to die. Participants are encouraged to read Fianna’s Story before the class to help discuss lessons that her life offers for us. The book is available at Masthof Press and Amazon.
LH01-V LESSONS IN LIVING AND DYING—-THE FAITHFUL LIFE OF FIANNA BUCHER MEYER
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021A Pennsylvania woman of the early 1900’s, Fianna was shaped by the Anabaptist faith that strengthened her through tuberculosis and early death at age 29. She left behind a grieving husband, two small children, and a large packet of letters. The story within the letters became the foundation for Fianna’s Story. While participants will follow Fianna’s daily life of church, home, and farm, we will focus on her experiences in a sanatorium, the strange treatments she received, and her determination to live her faith. We will follow her and her family after she returned home to die. Participants are encouraged to read Fianna’s Story before the class to help discuss lessons that her life offers for us. The book is available at Masthof Press and Amazon.
ML48-E. HERSHEY GARDENS
Hershey, PA 9/17/2021Enjoy a guided tour to explore the heritage and horticulture of Hershey Gardens from its beginnings in 1937 through today. Following the tour you will have the opportunity to walk among hundreds of butterflies from around the world at the Butterfly Atrium. The visit will round out with participants enjoying free time to wander among the gardens at their leisure. Bring your camera! The group is expected to return to Messiah Lifeways by 1:30 pm.
LH24-P THE FIRST AMENDMENT
High Auditorium, Crossings Building, Landis HomesThe First Amendment is just one sentence of the U.S. Constitution, but it has produced a library’s worth of analysis. It contains six separate rights, each of which presents legal and policy issues that few judges or lawyers have mastered. Yet it is also one of the most accessible provisions in the Constitution – almost everyone understands that speech and religion are to be “free.” The first session will introduce the First Amendment and then address several contemporary speech problems. The second session will focus on the two religious clauses of the First Amendment, addressing problems that show that people can be in agreement about the meaning of the clauses, and still in strong disagreement about results in individual cases.
LH20-P THE HISTORY OF AUTOMOBILE STYLING
High Auditorium, Crossings Building, Landis HomesWe will trace the history of automobile styling from its horseless carriage beginnings through the decades of cultural and technological influences to its current state.
LH51-E JOY RESTS HERE STORY TOUR AT GREEN MEADOW FARM
Green Meadow Farm, Leola, PAWe warmly welcome you to a “Joy Rests Here” Story Tour, where you will hear the beginnings, structure, and stories of how Green Meadow Farm touches lives through the love of Jesus, caring mentors, animals, and restful surroundings. This lovely farm is only about a mile from Landis Homes and has been a family farm since 1891. We partner with families in building into the lives of their children ages 6 - 18, who have come from hard places in their lives. Many are adopted, some are fostered, and some have experienced other life trauma. We do not charge the families who come, and we are blessed by many volunteers and amazing donors. We look forward to meeting you and sharing what God is doing and has already done here. You can learn more about this ministry on our website: Greenmeadowfarm.org/ Bus will leave Landis Homes at 12:45 pm and will be back on campus by 2:30 pm. Closed-toe shoes are required. Ground is uneven; the farm is not handicapped accessible.
ML07-V. HOW CHRISTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE CAME TO BE
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021"Christian" art and architecture didn't appear until the middle of the 3rd century, long after the development of Christian worship and theology. What took so long? Or was it there and we just don't recognize it? There are fascinating mysteries in the visual emergence of a new religion in an ancient world, where gods, emperors, magicians, chameleons, and donkeys could be transformed, and tombs, courtrooms, and laundries could be converted by Christian creativity. Visit catacombs and villas to follow the flights of imagination of a new faith and its visual expression.
LH07-V HOW CHRISTIAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE CAME TO BE
Virtual on Zoom 11/29/2021"Christian" art and architecture didn't appear until the middle of the 3rd century, long after the development of Christian worship and theology. What took so long? Or was it there and we just don't recognize it? There are fascinating mysteries in the visual emergence of a new religion in an ancient world, where gods, emperors, magicians, chameleons, and donkeys could be transformed, and tombs, courtrooms, and laundries could be converted by Christian creativity. Visit catacombs and villas to follow the flights of imagination of a new faith and its visual expression.
LH15-P LEADING MEN OF LANCASTER
High Auditorium, Crossings Building, Landis HomesLeading Men: Historic Lancaster, PA, is a six-session series. Dr. Robert Frick, historian and presenter, will share the lives and times of 22 Historic Downtown Lancastrians. Grouped into six categories - Initiators, Pennsylvania’s Only U.S. President, Ministers, Proponents, Merchants, and Artists and Inventors - the brief biographies will demonstrate the critical roles these figures played in making Lancaster great. Participants should prepare for lively presentations filled with interesting facts and peppered with humor. Dr. Frick’s goal is education with a smile.
ML35-P. INTRODUCTION TO PICKLE BALL
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021This course will teach you the basics of the game. Explanations of the paddles and balls will be discussed. You will learn how the game is played and scored. Actual games, using a doubles format will be played. You will be coached while playing on the court. A tennis type shoe is required. Balls and paddles will be provided. Pickleball requires less running mobility than tennis. Please consult your physician before registering for this program.