Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 32, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 August 1997 — Page 5

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SUNDAY PROGRAM—The Nappanee Missionary Church will host Life Action Singers in the dynamic multi-media presentation, ‘America, You're Too Young to Die!' Sunday, August 31, from 6-Bp.m. The presentation has appeared before three million people from coast to coast, and has been produced as a national prime-time television special. It is designed to educate, organize and mobilize the sleeping giant of moral

me Last word... The house that Jack built

By Laurie Lechlitner Jack was an orphan adopted by a wealthy family when he was six y£ars old. He thought he was in heaven when he walked into the festive two-story house that he was to call home. The innocence of childhood had never prepared him for the battle he would constantly fight through life. • “There’s the oiphan by Roger and Betty adopted,” a neighbor remarked when she thought he was otot of earshot “They did him quite a* service. He came to their home without even a decent change of clothes.” •The church was no different. "Shis is Jack,” the pastor announced to Jack’s Sunday school class. “He’s the Smiths’ new son.” > “They’re not your real parents, though,” said one of the boys with a.smirk on his face. • Jack never accompanied his parents on vacations to Europe or Australia. “Be good for nanny vfhile we’re gone,” Betty told him. “He wouldn’t know how to act in ' he' accidentally- overheard his mother say one time. “Jfis people were likely very common —not at all used to the finer things in life.” ; After graduating from high sphool, Jack got an apartment. “It ain’t much, son,” Roger commentell. “But it’s all you can afford for itjow.” Jack decided he would sbmeday build a grand house, even gander than his parents’ home. ; A few years later he got his dhance. His mother and father tfere killed instantly in a car accident, and Jack was the sole heir of ai small fortune —a fortune that buy him anew house, a tbarvelous house. ; Jack found the most exclusive subdivision he could find to build Isis $250,000 mansion. Since his {Jarents had left a great deal of their money to different charities, that was his entire inheritance. \ The house was fabulous, with a tkrge upstairs and a full basement. P had three bathrooms with a garden tub and whirlpool in each. The jtairway was solid oak with a (ancy bannister, and the den had Hardwood floors that gleamed in die sunlight. The fireplace promised to keep Jack warm in the •oldest winter weather. I Jack began to move the meager fcimiture he’d acquired from his •mall apartment into the house, i he furniture was threadbare and ingy, but it was his—the reward ar his hard work at the trailer facory. g* He heard a knock at the door. •Hello, neighbor,” the man at the poor greeted him. “Give me the and tour.” Jack took him from [i to room. “When’s your sure coming?” he asked. Jack pidn’t have the intestinal fortitude fa tell him that the couch, chair, pard table and bed were all he had. i A week later, another knock Hounded at the door. “When are the landscapers coming?” another Neighbor asked. “It’s a requirejjnent in this subdivision to plant Jiwo trees, a variety of shrubs ground the house, and flowers lining the driveway. That’s not a vegetable garden I see out back, is it? V vegetable garden ruins the ippearance of the yard and will :ause the property value to iecrease.”Jack had never dreamed how lard it was to move up in the pvorld. One Saturday afternoon Svhile he was waxing his Dodge Colt he heard a yell across the fence. “Hey, Jack, when ya gonna fuy a sports car like the rest of us?

Americans, and to turn America back to the 'God of her forefathers. The program features special lighting, computerized projection units covering a 36-foot-wide screen with over 2,600 visuals, synchronized to the music, lyrics and narration. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free, and a free-will offering will be taken. The church is located two miles north of Nappanee, on SRI9 at CRSO.

You can’t haul golf clubs to the country club in that junky little vehicle. You’d look like a Jack-in-the-box.” Jack stomped into the house and slammed the door with the sound of his neighbor’s laughter still ringing in his ears. Within the hour there was a “For Sale” sign in his yard. “What are you selling your house for?” his aunt by adoption asked him. “You were finally start-

Up-Link '97 missions conference scheduled

Up-Link ‘97, the first in a series of ongoing annual missions conferences, will be held Friday and Saturday, September 5-6, at Living Faith Fellowship, 2601 Benham Avenue, Elkhart. The conference is sponsored by World Link, Michiana’s newlyorganized missions center, which Elkhart; Communion Fellowship, Goshen; Elkhart Christian Center, Elkhart; Living Faith Fellowship, Elkhart; New Wine Church, Bourbon; Tri-Lakes Community Church, Bristol; Word of Life, Goshen, and Zion Chapel, Goshen. Up-Link ‘97 presents interna-tionally-known author, speaker and missionary, Don Richardson, whose topic, “The 4,000 Year Connection: God’s Plan from Adam to You,” will explore the Biblical explanation of this plan and its direct relationship to history. This in-depth, six-hour teaching begins with Abraham and concludes with the return of Jesus. Richardson highlights the relevance of the effect of this plan on our contemporary lifestyles and the future. A native of Canada, Don Richardson is a graduate of Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta. He and his wife, Carol, a nurse, spent 15 years in Irian Jaya, under the sponsorship of Regions Beyond Missionary Union. Working with the Sawi, a Stone Age tribe of tree-house-dwelling cannibals and headhunters. Richardson designed an alphabet adaptable to the Sawi language and taught them to read in their native tongue. He translated the entire New Testament for the Sawi. In his best-selling book, Peace Child, he recounts how God enabled his family to resolve the dilemma of cannibalism and their poignant breakthrough with the Gospel of Christ. Other books he authored include Lords of the Earth, Eternity in Their Hearts, and Beyond the Wall. The Richardsons and their four children moved to Pasadena, California, in 1977, where they currently serve as ministers-at-large for RBMU International. Don also serves as director for Tribal People’s Studies at the U.S. Center for World Missions in

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ing to amount to something.” Jack smiled and said, “I’m more comfortable on the other side of the tracks.” For years to come, his family and friends will chuckle when they recall the house that Jack built. (Note —Laurie Lechlitner is a minister and writer who resides in Elkhart. Those wishing to make comments regarding her column may address them to the Nappanee Advance-News, P.O. Box 230, Nappanee, IN. 46550)

Pasadena. Up-Link ‘97 has been planned for the entire family. Child care will be available throughout the conference (nursery through age five). Special children’s ministries for ages 6-12 is scheduled for Friday evening. Lon and Judy Miller, youth pastors at Zion encoura^n^^^g^^^^^^^ stand and develop a heart for missions. Teens and young adults will be challenged by Richardson’s mes-

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DON RICHARDSON Conference Speaker sage as the generation whose energy and fresh vision will provide that vital link in reaching global needs with the Gospel in the years just ahead. Friday evening’s program begins at 7:00. Registration for Saturday’s session is from 8-9a.m. A syllabus may be purchased at that time, for $2. The morning meeting breaks at noon for an open lunch in area restaurants. The afternoon presentation resumes at 2:00 and ends at 4:30. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the varied sights and tastes from around the world at the missions booths and display tables. Books and tapes will also be on sale. There is no registration charge. Opportunities will be provided at each session for offerings. For further information on Up-Link ‘97, contact Don Layman, 219-534-3528, or Phil Hartzler, 219-825-2622.

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Obituaries... MeMna Fisher , Mar. 18,1922-Aug. 12, 1997 Melvina Fisher, 75, 608 E. Market St., Nappanee, died Tuesday, August 12, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, where she had been admitted August 9, following a brief illness (natural causes). Born March 18, 1922, in Marshall County, she was the daughter of Uriah G. and Ida Elizabeth (Kenney) Sheley. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School, and lived most of her life in the Nappanee area, and married Max E. Fisher, who died March 31, 1985. She was a housewife, member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, had attended activities at the Elder Haus, Nappanee, and was a member of the Nappanee American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Rick (Karen Sue) Graverson, Bremen, and Mrs. Leo (Dolores Kay “Dee”) Stults, North Webster, a son, Rick Fisher, Osceola, and three grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruby McCarty. Following cremation, the Rev. Thomas Herbon conducted memorial services Thursday morning, August 14, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Arrangements were with Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Memorials may be made to the Elkhart County Humane Society. J. Marie Tom Oct 11,1904-Aug. 15,1997 J. Marie Ibm, 92, 515 S. Whitlock St, Bremen, died Friday, August 15, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born October 11, 1904, in Bourbon, she was the daughter of Bessie (Baker) and Clem Faulkner, and a lifetime Bremen area resident She married Welcome Hershberger, October 4,1924, and he died May 6,1951. She had retired in 1965, after 15 years of service as an assembly worker with Bendix Corp., South Bend. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Bremen, and Local #9 U.A.W. Surviving are a daughter, Ruth Tom, Land-of-Lakes, Florida; two sons: Richard Hershberger, Bremen, and Michael and four gncathgifcat-grandchi 1 - dren, and a' ’ sister, Lucille Valentine, Warsaw. •, She was preceded in death by a son, Dale Hershberger, Mishawaka, and two grandchildren. The Rev. David H. Tripp, assisted by the Rev. Edward Geleske, conducted services Monday morning, at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, with burial at Bremen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salem Church, or to the organization of the donor’s choice. Women invited to Bible Study Women of all ages are invited to a Community Bible Study hosted by Living Gospel Church, located at the comer of W. Walnut and N. Locke Streets in Nappanee. Classes will begin at 9a.m. Wednesday, September 17. The text of this session will be the Epistles of I and Q Pieter. Last year many area churches were represented, and others are encouraged to attend the study this fall. Classes will be provided for children age two through five years old, and a nursery is available for babies. For additional information, call Valerie Haney at 219-831-3487, or Judy Kitson at 219-894-4203.

First. Presbyterian Church Heritage at Main Street Nappanee (219) 773-3773 Sunday School 9:00 ajn. Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, August 20,1997

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NWHS TEACHERS—These teachers have been chosen to Join the faculty at North Wood High School during the 1997-98 school year, .from left: Krissy Hearon, German; .Matthew , Mawhorter, social studies; Joy Patton, English; and Angela Clark, guidance. (AN photo by Christina Hill) ,

Youth sponsor supperette The youth of the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren will host an ice cream social and supperette, Saturday, August 23,4-7:30p.m. The menu will include sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, drink, pie, cake and ice cream. The public is invited to attend, with free will donations accepted for the meal. The church is located one-half mile south of Beer & Slabaugh (U. 5.6), east of Nappanee. Library hosts evening story hours | Everyone is invited to come to the Nappanee Public Library for four evening story hours about some rib-tickling rabbits and a few bad bunnies! All four and five-year-olds, and any “big kids” who like to listen to good stories are invited —the story hours begin at 6:30p.m., August 21 and 28, and September 4 and 11. The story hours include Brer Rabbit’s Adventuresv-Btd Bunnies • Learn the Hard Way, Beatrix Bunnies and Max and’ Ruby Rhyme. Please pre-register at the library, or call 773-7919,

Nappanee Church of the Brethren 304 Mack Drive 773-4044 9:ooam Sunday School 10:00am Worship (Crib Room, Nursery Care and Handicap Accessible Provided) | YOU ARE WELCOME!! | ! BENEFIT I SPAGHETTI SUPPER August 22, 1997 5:00 to 7:00 PM American Legion West Lincoln • Nappanee for Mike and Shirley Newcomer All you can eat tea ii .16, ■-■■■■ ■■■ .ii vinylsidingl “WE COVER EVERYTHING” •Siding Soffit ‘Fascia Boards •Window Casings •Sills -Garage t£ -Bathroom -Kitchen Cabinets H -Room Additions *Decks |j§ Call Today! FREE ESTIMATES! ■ NAPPANEE 773-3263 HOCHSTETLER I CONSTRUCTION CO., INC# m cx aa

Kids can dial to hear Bible stories Child Evangelism Ministries of Elkhart and LaGrange Counties offers free Bible stories for children, through a special toll-free telephone service, with stories changing on a regular basis. Children may dial 831-2220 (New Paris) to hear the stories. Seats Available - Join us on Friendship’s “Fun Tours.” Gatlinburg and Smokies Sept. 8-12 Dollywood, Cherokee, Pigeon Forge, Dixie Stampede, Lee Greenwood and Much More. All Inclusive Except Lunches. Fireside Christmas Shqw October 23-24 Fort Atkinson Wise, Includes Shedd Aquarium and Museum Os Science and Industry, Chicago. Jones Dairy Farm and Gurnee Mills For Christmas Shopping. All Inclusive Except Lunches. Branson Pre-Christmas November 3-7 Andy Williams, Dino, Radio City Rockettes, Jennifer, “The Promise">Mfeof Christ Production. Dixit Stampedt and more. All Inclusive Except Lunches. Call Today for Information and Reservations, The “Fun Tours.” Donnabelle 773-3843 Lois 773-7138

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