ML25-P. THE HISTORY OF AUTOMOBILE STYLING
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021We will trace the history of automobile styling from its horseless carriage beginnings through the decades of cultural and technological influences to its current state.
ML19-P. SAYINGS WE USE EVERY DAY, WHERE DID THEY COME FROM?
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021We use various sayings and phrases in our common language every day, but what do they mean and where did they come from? We will also explore some nautical sayings and look back into where the word “Okay” came from.
ML36-P. LIVING INTO OUR DIFFERENCES
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021This course will examine how we can live better together. In an interactive environment we will be the teachers and learners together as we learn principles of dignity and respect toward others who have different political, cultural and religious viewpoints. To guide our discussions, we will be using the book Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks. Course participants are encouraged to read the book prior to the class.
ML20-P. THE EPHRATA CLOISTER
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn as a place of religious freedom and toleration. Many different religious sects came to Pennsylvania to practice their religion, beliefs, and customs peacefully. One such small group from Europe settled in Lancaster County. They lived as a small communal society at Ephrata. They prospered over time, emigrated to other counties, but eventually declined.
ML30-P. THE MOST IMPORTANT TERRORIST GROUPS
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021This lecture will provide information about the most significant terrorist groups worldwide, including their organizational goals, current leadership, funding, locations, threat level, and recent actions.
LH45-P FRAUD BINGO
High Auditorium, Crossings Building, Landis HomesDo you enjoy playing bingo? How about bingo with a twist? Come and play bingo with a message. It is fun and informative, as well, so join me for this entertaining session. All are welcome, and prizes will be provided.
ML31-P. CYBER ATTACKS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021This lecture will provide information about the various types of cyber and electromagnetic warfare, who conducts these attacks, threat level, and issues for the U.S.
LH25-P BRIDGING THE GAP
High Auditorium, Crossings Building, Landis HomesA troubling gap has opened in the social and political fabric of the United States, and people of faith and spirituality now find themselves on one side or the other—often alienated from family, friends, and brothers and sisters in the community and the church. In this course, we'll try to understand what caused the great divide and think together about how we can communicate in love despite our differences. We'll focus our conversation around Arlie Russell Hochschild's 2016 book, Strangers In Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right.
ML42-P. FRAUD BINGO
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021Do you enjoy playing bingo? How about bingo with a twist? Come and play bingo with a message. It is fun and informative, as well, so join me for this entertaining session. All are welcome, and prizes will be provided.
ML22-P. CELEBRATING COMMUNITY WITH ART
Hostetter Enrichment Center, Messiah Village 10/21/2021We will use the banners representing core values of the Brethren in Christ created by Grantham Church as a starting point for creating a multi-media artwork unique to Messiah Lifeways. Each participant will create a 12 x 12” patch that will come together with many other patches to make a beautiful artful expression. You may bring along fabric from your life (old clothes or linens) or use donated fabric from the Messiah Village’s quilt guild. You may bring your own sharp fabric scissors. No previous sewing or art experience is necessary. Other materials will be provided.