Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 2, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 9 January 2002 — Page 6

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday. January 9

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COLLECTIBLES—these recent collectible angels are appearing in many area shops, including several in Nappanee. The popular forms are crafted of resin and wire, and are appropriately named 'Angel of

Oakwood schedules programs

What is your new year’s resolution? Are you looking for spiritual nourishment. You have a chance to become “spiritually fit” with Oakwood. Oakwood Foundation has the following events designed to help get 2002 off to a great start. Friday. February B—God's8 —God's Plan for a Great Marriage — Couple's Retreat. A romantic couples retreat weekend, including two nights accommodations. Saturday breakfast, lunch and a candlelight dinner, and four dynamic sessions to

Auditions set for plays

Yearly over 5,000 people visit Oakwood Inn and Park on Lake Wawassee to participate in the audience-involvement musicals staged by actors, singers and technicians from across Nqrthem Indiana. This year, open auditions are being held on Sunday. January 20 at sp.m. and on Thursday, January 31 at 7p.m. for singers, actors, musicians and technicians interested in being involved in any or all of the three productions and 30 performances of the 2002 season. All auditions will be held at Oakwood Park in Syracuse. Three different audience participation musicals are produced yearly before sell-out crowds at Oakwood Park and Inn on beautiful Lake Wawasee. "The Oakwood Passion Play,” celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, is staged in the style of the famed German Passion Play in Oberammergau Germany. The new summer 'sos musical. titled "Your High School

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Peace," Angel of Love," Angel of Friendship," etc. They were a popular Christmas gift item, according to staff persons at Everlastings and Liz's Furniture Shoppe in Nappanee. (AN photo by Mindy Abel)

refresh and strengthen your marriage. Monday, February 11 God's Sustaining Love, with Vicki Halfacre. Oakwood Lighthouse luncheon also features Wanda Carter. This ladies luncheon is held monthly and features lunches and inspirational speakers. Saturday, February 16 — Walking With Christ —Lenten Retreat. Margaret Moutsenoius will guide participants on an inspirational journey prayer walking with the labyrinth to help spiritually prepare for

Reunion,” recreates a high school reunion with actors posing as your long-lost High School teachers and friends, leading the audience in dance contests, snowball dances, song and non-stop fun. And “Mr. Periwinkle’s Christmas Party at the Oakwood Inn" recreates the era of Charles Dickens where audience members enjoy a lavish 5-course meal while conversing with actors portraying some of Charles Dickens’ most beloved characters. Only one audition is necessary to try-out for all three plays. Singers should bring a 16-bar audition piece on sheet music, CD or cassette tape; and actors should bring a short monologue or be prepared to read from a script (scripts will be provided). Character actors and performers with unique talents are encouraged, but everyone is invited. For more information call Marlies at 219-457-5600. ext. 1-420.

Easter. One-day workshop, includes lunch. Thursday, March 7Saturday. March 10-Christian Educators Academy. Workshop to help provide skills necessary for updating Christian Education Programs. A great help for anyone involved with Christian education. Features stimulating workshops, including information on kid’s clubs, small church strategies, creative children's ministries including vacation Bible school, clown ministry and much more. Monday, march 11Listening to God Lighthouse Luncheon—ladies luncheon featuring Dee Lindgren. The Oakwood Ladies Luncheon is held the second Monday of each month. Advanced reservation required. Friday. March 22-Saturday, March 30 —Oakwood Passion Play. The Passion Play is in its 10th year. Written and produced by Dr. Bob Whitesell, this interactive theatrical journey portrays the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Call Bettieann at 219-457-5600. ext. 1-427 for further information on any of the programs. Also planned are a Primetimer's Program. April 21-26. for adults age 50-over; Elderhostel Programs in May and June, for seniors 55-older, featuring adventures in lifelong learning. The Oakwood Inn, Conference Center and Spiritual Life Center is located in Syracuse.

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The Last Word... By Laurie Lechlitner Aggie felt a bit self-conscious to be going to the big, beautiful church with chandeliers and happy people in nice clothes. She had never gone to a church before and certainly never belonged. She was very poor, living with parents who had no money to spare. When she heard of the Christmas gift exchange in the youth group, she got a little nervous. “Can I work for you to earn a little Christmas money?” she asked a neighbor. “What can you do?” the woman remarked with a subtle note of sarcasm. “I can clean your house,” Aggie quickly stated. She was good at cleaning her own house for free. Aggie began her work after school. She was to clean the neighbor lady’s house a few hours each evening for a small fee. Aggie knew she couldn’t compete with some of the wealthy children in church. But she wanted to get a nice gift to share with a person in her youth group, having a few dollars left over to spend on Christmas gifts for her family. After working three weeks, Aggie went shopping. She picked out a few small gifts for her family. and had $lO left over to spend for a gift to give at church. Since there were both boys and girls in her youth group, she shopped carefully. “I think I’M get a board game for the person,” she said to herself. “Both boys and girls like to play games and that way the gift can be shared with family memoers too.” Aggie was so excited about her gift that she didn’t think a lot about what she’d get in return the Sunday evening of the Christmas party. The presents were brightly wrapped and numbered, each young person drawing a corresponding number from the hat that determined the gift he or she would take home. The boy who picked up Aggie’s gift opened the rectangular package quickly. He drew in his breath. “I didn't expect to get such a nice gift!” he exclaimed as he smiled at Aggie. "Thank you. You must have spent a lot of money and time selecting this present.” Aggie blushed as she fingered the gift she got in return and was puzzled that there was no name tag attached to identify the giver. It had a large bow on top and was very nicely wrapped in red and green Santa paper. Aggie was careful to save the wrappings to use oq one of her .Christmas gifts for a family member. As she openSSf the square box, a few of the young people began to snigger. Inside was a pair of dirty socks and a roll of toilet paper. The youth director, noticing the hurt expression on Aggie's face, smiled and remarked, "Loosen up, Aggie. We always buy a few gag gifts that people in the class get at random." Aggie forced a smile on her red face, thinking out loud, “I guess it's OK to give one another dirty socks to celebrate Jesus’ birthday. I just didn't think about

A pair of dirty socks

giving a gag gift this year. But wait until next year. I’ll bring the gaggiest gift in the world and everybody will laugh.” With a mischievous expression in her blue eyes, she added, “What the heck, it won’t cost me a thing to rummage under my bed and bring something gross enough that nobody could possibly want it.” The youth group members

Library Briefs

Collector leads discussion 7 The Ben Franklin Stamp Club will meet at the Nappanee ) Public Library on Saturday, January 12. Dr. Forest Kendall, a | local collector, is responsible for organization of the club, and ; leads discussions concerning tips for new stamp collectors. Anyone Grade 3 through adult with an interest in stamp col- 1 lecting and trading is invited to attend. Participants will learn ! more about stamps and stamp collecting and participate in games—’ for prizes. _ _ ( Color copying available i The Nappanee Public Library recently placed a new color J copier in service and is encouraging patrons to attend a free train- | ing session on the upgraded model, which features improved image quality and added features. A regularly scheduled training session will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, and those participating will one-time offer of 10 free color copies. The library will extend this benefit to any patron previously trained on the ol model. 3 The next color copier training session is scheduled for 7p.m. at the library on Tuesday. January 15. Please pre-register by Friday, January 11. For more information phone (219) 773-7919. Learn to ‘surf Interested in a basic introduction to the Internet? Nappanee Public Library offers a class for those unfamiliar with surfing the web on the second Monday of each month. This month’s session will be held on January 14 at 7p.m. at the library. Several ways to search for information on the Internet will be demonstrated. For more information, phone (219) 7737919. Golden Matinee offered “Band of Angels,” starring Clark Gable and Yvonne DeCarlo. is this month’s featured film at the Nappanee Public Golden Matinee, Thursday, January 17. Enjoy free popcorn and pop while watching this epic tale,of the Old South on the big screen. Each month on the third Thursday, a different movie classic will be shown. For more information, phone (219) 773-7919. Bookpage available , i 0 The January issue of “Book Page" is now available at the Nappanee Public Library. Filled with timely articles about new books on the shelf, this free monthly publication gives review* and inside information about authors, publishers and industry trends. Book Page recaps the.best books of 2001 and offers a plethora of picks for the new year in this month’s issbe. Whether you're interested in history, science, travel, business, spirituality, fitness, cooking, mystery, nature, or children’s lit. there's a review for you! Several self-help books are also reviewed to keep you motivated as you follow through on those resolutions. And for those who have resolved not to resolve, flip straight to a new recipe bn p. 22 from Anne Bym’s new release. Chocolate from the Cike Mix Doctor. Eagerly anticipating the new Ken Bums PBS documentary on Mark Twain? Let Book Page suggest some biographies and collections to help you learn even more about the American legend and his work. Get an inside look at the creative process of another author when you read this month’s “Behind the Book." Awardwinning writer, Thomas Mallon. reveals the lifelong fascination that inspired his new book on the Kennedy assassination. Interviews this month include Brad Melter, The Millionaires; Robert Olen Butler, Fair Warning; George E. Vaillant, M.D., Aging Well; Nicholas Sparks; Jayne Ann Krentz, Smoke in Mirrors; and Patrick O’Leary, The Impossible Bird.

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