The Messenger

Volume 26, Issue 2

2020

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7 Things You Might Not Know About Ash Wednesday BY MICHELE DEBCZAK

www.mentalfloss.com/article/574643/ash-wednesday-facts

Millions of Christians around the world will attend an Ash Wednesday service on February 26 to mark the start of the 2020 Lenten season. The practice of marking worshippers' foreheads with ashes in the shape of a cross is one of Christianity's most visible rituals, but it's just one component of the holy day. Whether or not you observe it, here are some facts about Ash Wednesday worth knowing.

Not All Christians Observe Ash Wednesday

While Ash Wednesday is perhaps most closely associated with Catholicism, there are many Protestant churches that recognize it, including Lutherans, Methodists, Episcopalians, Presbyterians, and some Baptists. There are also Christians that refrain from Ash Wednesday celebrations. Mormons, Evangelicals, and Pentecostal Christians are some of the denominations that don't take part in the holy day.

The Ash Has Biblical Significance

The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are meant to represent dust. When receiving ashes on their foreheads, parishioners hear the words: "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." This is a reference to what God says to Adam when exiling him from the Garden of Eden (in the Christian Bible, Adam is literally formed from dust). On Ash Wednesday, the saying is a reminder to be humble in the face of mortality.

The History of Ash Wednesday is Less Than 1000 Years Old

The first Ash Wednesday ceremonies were likely held sometime in the 11th century. It's never mentioned in the Bible, but there is a verse in the Book of Daniel that links fasting to ashes, and some scholars believe this is the origin of the Lenten practice. Ash Wednesday didn't gain mainstream popularity with Christians in the U.S. until the 1970s.

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STAFF & CONTACTS

PASTOR: Steve LaSor 724-836-3784 CHURCH OFFICE: Diane Dale 724-834-4960 MUSIC DIRECTOR: Rich Anthony Email: maplewoodpc@comcast.net Web: www.maplewoodpc.org Elders & Committees: Christian Education David Hileman, Chair Mike Cerilli Church Life Rita Perotti, Chair Donna Costelnock Finance Sharon Elkettani, Chair Diane West Missions/Outreach Bob Cochran, Chair Dennis Leavy Personnel Sharon Elkettani Property Dana Ferry, Chair Ray McAteer Worship Bob Bereit, Chair Katy Doran Clerk of Session Sharon Elkettani Deacons Chair Bonnie Peebly Treasurer Arlene Troster Financial Secretary Vickie Fry Roy Myers, Assistant Webmaster Bob Bereit Messenger Staff Katy Doran, Editor Marie LaSor Arlene Troster

Ashes Are Recycled From Last Year’s Lent

The ashes used on Ash Wednesday are surprisingly eco-friendly. On Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, many churches pass out palm fronds like those used to welcome Jesus Christ to Jerusalem days before his crucifixion. Some churches save those palms to burn them and make the ashes that are applied to peoples' foreheads roughly 11 months later.

There Are Traditions About What to Eat on Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting. For many Christians, that doesn't mean completely abstaining: Instead, observers of the holy day will limit themselves to one whole meal plus two smaller meals that, when added up, don't equal a meal they would eat on a normal day. Christians marking Ash Wednesday often avoid eating meat like they would on Fridays during Lent.

In Iceland, Ash Wednesday Can Look Like Halloween

The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is normally reserved for indulgence and revelry (think: Mardi Gras), but in Iceland, the fun doesn't stop there. The first day of Lent in Iceland, called Öskudagur, is similar to Halloween in the U.S. Kids dress up in costumes and tour their neighborhoods singing songs in exchange for candy. The holiday even makes room for mischief—in one fading tradition, kids will sometimes pin "ash bags" (often filled with grains instead of ash) to the backs of their peers when they aren't looking.

You Can Get Ashes Without Going to Church

Can't make it to church on a weekday? Many parishes have started offering "ashes to go" on Ash Wednesday. Priests and pastors will often station themselves in public places—like street corners, parking lots, and public transit stops—prepared to administer blessed ashes to whoever asks to receive them. Along those lines, you don't need to be a church leader to administer ashes. Many churches give parishioners the option to take packets of ashes home with them to apply to the foreheads of loved ones who couldn't make it to the service.

EDITOR’S NOTE: As we hold Pastor Steve, his mother, Arleene, and all the LaSor family in our hearts & prayers in the weeks ahead, please mark your calendars for our Maplewood Ash Wednesday service:

Wednesday, February 26, 7:00PM

The Maplewood MISSION STATEMENT: TO KNOW CHRIST and TO MAKE HIM KNOWN

By LEADING People to a Saving Faith in Jesus Christ, NURTURING and EQUIPPING People in the Faith,

Love and Knowledge of Jesus Christ, DEPLOYING People in Servant Ministries to the Rest of the World.

News from Session

Actions approved by Session in January:

ACTION: Approved the 2019 Annual Statistical Report. Elected Corporate Officers: Ray McAteer, President; Dana Ferry, Vice President, Sharon Elkettani, Secretary; Arlene Troster, Treasurer. Appointed Dave Hileman Assistant Clerk of Session. Appointed Bob Bereit 2020 Elder Delegate to Presbytery. Appointed Katy Doran Vice Chairman of the 2020 Nominating Committee. Reminders & Committee Reports: ASH WEDNESDAY Service: February 26, 7:00 PM Worship –distributed informational report regarding Palm Sunday and Easter bulletins, Palm Crosses, and Easter Cantata plans. Church Life – Game Night is scheduled for February 15, from 6-9PM. At the next Session meeting, the activities calendar for the year will be discussed; any ideas for activities should be shared with the committee chairs. Finance –December 2019 financial overview and a review of the end of 2019 year finances and investments were presented. Recommends the current investment strategy continue into 2020. Mission & Outreach –The next time for Union Mission is February 11. Property – A graph showing the church electricity usage over the last six years demonstrates an average reduction of 34% each of the past 3 years and represents a savings of approximately $10,000. AARP will use Fellowship Hall during the 2020 tax season; a roof leak over the Narthex was addressed; the door handle/lock for the secretary’s office was repaired. Other Reports – Presbytery Meeting to be held at MUPC on January 25, 2020 Next Session Meeting will be February 17, 2020.

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Communion Preparer Bonnie Peebly & Marie LaSor Communion Servers Ruth Lash, Diane West, Ray McAteer Donna Costelnock, Bob Bereit Katy Doran Greeters (Upstairs) 2/2 - 2/16 Sharon Elkettani, Dana Ferry 2/23 Bob Cochran, Diane West Greeter (Downstairs) 2/2 & 2/9 John & Peggy Potts 2/16 Bonnie Peebly 2/23 Denny Leavy Ushers 2/2 Bonnie Peebly, Mike Cerilli 2/9 Penny Labeka, Karen Bouknight 2/16 Ray McAteer, Penny Labeka 2/23 Ray McAteer, Mike Cerilli Lay Reader Jean Gleditsch Acolytes 2/2 Bonnie Peebly 2/9 - 2/23 Marie LaSor Prayer Team 2/2 Bonnie Peebly & Diane West 2/9 Marie LaSor & Karen Bouknight 2-16 Carmella McCormick & Mike Cerilli 2/23 Bob Bereit & Mike Cerilli

NURSERY SCHEDULE: 2/02 - Susan Witt 2/09 - Bonnie Peebly 2/16 - Katy Doran 2/23 - Carmella McCormick

Please note: Beginning in February, there will only be one assigned volunteer. That volunteer will be responsible for finding a 2nd volunteer to work with her if there are any children in the nursery that day. There still must always be two volunteers on nursery duty. Thank you, Bonnie

Rich Anthony’s wife, Natalie The Bogerts Church Secretary Diane Dale Pat & Penny Labeka **Pastor LaSor’s mother & all the LaSor family Truxal family travel mercies

**New Additions

Prayers for our Maplewood Church Leaders

Prayers for our Students Prayers for our local, national and

world leaders, our armed forces and their families

Prayers for our persecuted Christian brothers & sisters world-wide

Prayers for our missionary families, the Carlsons & the Saldis

Maplewood Happenings

Martha Circle: Well, since we have had to cancel our February meeting for the last 5 years because of bad weather, we chose to just cancel it this year. We will resume our get-togethers on March 18th at 9:15 in the church lounge. Sylvia and Carmella will be our hostesses and Claudia will present devotions. On Feb 4th the AARP Tax Preparers will begin their yearly, free, tax prep for qualifying tax payers. Below is the schedule for the Martha Circle volunteers who will prepare coffee, tea and goodies to the people coming to have their taxes prepared: Feb 4th and 6th Mary Lou and Katy Feb 11th and 13th Arlene and Claudia Feb 18th and 20th Ann and Shirley Feb 25th and 27th Ann and Carmella Mar 3rd and 5th Doris and Sylvia Mar 10th and 12th Lorraine and Nancy Mar 17th and 19th Ann and Claudia We will complete the 2020 volunteer schedule at our March 18th meeting. The tax prep service will end on April 7th.

MISSION MANEUVERS The Union Mission of Latrobe has officially moved into their new facility and they are now servicing twice the clients, compared with previous capabilities. Maplewood Church has committed to serve the evening meal to the residents on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, gathering to car pool at 4:00 PM for travel to Latrobe. Join Mission Committee members to participate in this much-appreciated project.

SPECIAL PRAYER CONCERNS

DID YOU KNOW . . . You may request a larger 8 ½ x 11 printed version of The Messenger? If this smaller folded version (necessary due to the equipment available for us) is too difficult for you to read, you may call the Church Office to be listed for a larger stapled copy. You are ALSO encouraged to read the color- enhanced version on our website: www.maplewoodpc.org which is also printable!

The Thursday ‘Prayer Warriors’ have a special request for all members of Maplewood:

20 New Members in 2020! Please join us in asking our Lord to send them to us, that we will be the church family they are seeking.

MORE Happenings

CoffeeHourSchedule–2020:February: ChristianEd/DeaconsMarch: Finance/Personnel April: PalmSundayBrunch–April5,2020(ChurchLife)May: PropertyJune: PieCoffeeHour(Martha’sCircle)July: Choir August: ChurchPicnic(ChurchLife)September:MissionOctober: WorshipNovember:HangingoftheGreens(Martha’sCircle)December:ChristmasDinner(ChurchLife)

NEWSfromthePEWS: Many thanks to the congregation for all the cards and prayers during this difficult time. I also want to thank Sharon, Marie, Katy and Arlene for keeping the office running smoothly so I could spend the time with my husband. DianeDale Thank you for the prayers for son Paul. He is home from the hospital now and doing well. ShirleyFilicko Thankful for the prayers, and a joy to be home from the hospital. DuaneMiller Joy for the news that grandson BobbyPushwa is the new chaplain at Redstone Highlands. DorisBogert Thanks to the congregation for their prayers, cards, and food; thankful for their church family. JonCasteel

THEDEACONSCORNER:The deacons wish all a Happy and Healthy New Year! Four of our deacons have ended their term (Shirley Filicko, Lee Immel, Lorraine Roth and Bill Young). We will miss them and thank them for all they have done. The new deacons for 2020 are: Karen Bouknight, Carmella McCormick, and Claudia Wolfe. You may have a new deacon for the New Year or continue on with your present deacon. You will be contacted by your deacon this month. The deacons look forward to praying with and for you and helping in any way that we can.

. . . and MORE

FROMCHURCHLIFE:

Saturday, February 15th 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Back by popular demand: Game Master Jon Casteel to lead the games!

Bring a snack to share. Church Life will provide the beverages.

Please submit the RSVP from the worship bulletin or call the Church by February

12th. If this event needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, the announcement will go out on the Call Multiplier.

SHROVE TUESDAY-FAT TUESDAY

PANCAKE DINNER ATCONGRUITYPRESBYTERIANCHURCH

NEWALEXANDRIA,PA TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2020

4‐7pmALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES, EGGS, SAUSAGE AND BEVERAGE.

LIVE MUSIC AND MARDI GRAS THEME ~ SILENT AUCTION BASKETS

ADULTS $8.00----CHILDREN 6-12 $3.00---CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT REDSTONE MISSION TRIP

A Scenic Pennsylvania Adventure! Monday, September 14 – Tuesday, September 15

There is so much to see in our own backyard! We will depart Redstone at 7 am bound for

the Kinzua Bridge Glass Overlook. Box lunches will be enjoyed along the way. After

enjoying the view (and walking on glass for those who dare!) we will make our way across

scenic Rt. 6 to the town of Wellsboro, PA. We will enjoy dinner, overnight, and breakfast

at the historic Penn Wells Hotel. We will make our way to the PA Grand Canyon for a

covered wagon ride through the Canyon. After our 2 hour tour, we will end our day with a turkey dinner feast at

the Fry Brothers’ Turkey Ranch. We will then return to Redstone, arriving around 9 pm. Prices include

motorcoach, gratuity, hotel, 2 dinners, 1 breakfast, and 1 lunch. (Prices per person) $300 in a double $275 in a

triple $250 in a quad, $375 in a single.

Autumn in Vermont! Wednesday, October 7 – Sunday, October 11

We are still working on finalizing the itinerary for this trip, but it will be a

wonderful adventure! Highlights will include four nights lodging right at the

Quechee Gorge, time in quaint village of Woodstock, a visit to the Rock of Ages

Marble Quarry, historic tour of the Von Trapp Family Lodge, Ben & Jerry’s

Factory, Vermont Company Store, Billings Farm, a scenic train ride through the

Green Mountains, and stops at a Cheese Farm, Apple Orchard, and Maple Sugar Outlet. Not to mention the scenic

drives through the Vermont landscape! Prices include motorcoach, gratuities, four nights hotel, 4 breakfasts, 3

lunches, and 2 dinners. (Prices per person) $750 in a double $690 in a triple $630 in a quad $1000 in a single.

Redstone Rides the Rails to New York City - Friday, November 6 – Monday, November 9

We will once again offer a small group New York City trip via Amtrak, departing from

the Greensburg station at 8 am and arriving in Newark, NJ at 4:30 pm. We will depart

on Monday at 11 am and be back in Greensburg by 7 pm. Our hotel in Newark will be

just feet away from the PATH train station which will whisk us to Manhattan, but by

staying in New Jersey we save LOTS on hotel. As the time gets closer, optional theater

tickets and other group activities can be added to this trip. We can also help you look for tickets for “that show”

you’ve been wanting to see! Prices include reserved train seating, three nights hotel, and breakfasts. (Prices per

person) $350 in a double $325 in a triple and $300 in a quad.

Let’s Cruise into 2021! Thursday, March 18 – Friday, March 26

After many requests, yes, Redstone is going on a CRUISE! Board our deluxe motorcoach

on the North Huntingdon campus at 7 am on Thursday, March 18, 2021 and we take the

rest of the work out of it. Inside and oceanview cabins are available on Royal

Caribbean’s Granduer of the Seas, sailing out of Baltimore, MD for 8 nights! Enjoy

relaxing days at sea (with so much good food and many activities!) and port days in the Nassau, Coco Cay, Port

Canaveral, and Charleston. We will arrange for private Redstone excursions in each of these port stops. Enjoy

your time as you wish, joining your Redstone friends for dinner each evening. Upon arrival back in Baltimore on

March 26, our motorcoach will be waiting to carry us back to Redstone. Prices for the cruise AND transportation

start at $1,000 including all gratuities! Contact Amber for the full details on this very exciting opportunity.

Redstone Goes Trips & Tours is pleased to announce an exciting 2020 schedule of trips!

Please read the information inside, and sign up early in order to reserve your spot. We

hope that you will choose to make several trips with us this year. As always, we keep our

prices as reasonable as possible. All ages are welcome to join the fun, but most of our

travelers are 55 or better. Modest proceeds from the trips benefit Benevolent Care for

residents in need at Redstone. All trips depart from our Villa Community Clubhouse on our

North Huntingdon campus. We look forward to sharing wonderful adventures with you!

Please feel free to contact us if after reading this flyer you have additional questions.

Amber Amman, Donor Liaison &Trip Registrar: 724-832-8401 X 370

aammann@redstone.org

Lisa Dormire, VP Mission Support (Trips Coordinator): 724-832-8401 X 353

ldormire@redstone.org

Redstone Goes Trips &

Tours 2020

2020 One Day Adventures

Adventures in Armstrong County! Punxsutawney Phil & More – Tuesday, February 18

Depart Redstone at 7:30 am bound for Punxsutawney, PA! A step on guide will show us

around town and take us to Gobbler’s Knob. “Phil” may or may not be awake! From there

it is on to the Amish House near Smicksburg for an Amish Wedding feast, followed by the

Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, PA! We will be back to Redstone by about 5 pm. $80

Sight & Sound Presents Queen Esther! – Tuesday, May 5

Depart Redstone at 7 am . Our first stop will be the delightful village of Lititz where you can

enjoy some shopping and lunch on your own. From there we have front balcony seats for

one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with

magnificent sets, special effects and live animals in this brand-new, original stage

production. Before we head home we will enjoy an Amish Smorgasbord at Redstone’s

favorite Yoder’s! Our estimated arrival back to Redstone is 11 pm. $160

Antietam Battlefield & Bavarian Inn – Thursday, July 16

Enjoy a very special opportunity to spend a day with Redstone Board Member and Civil War

aficionado Charles MacPherson. We will depart Redstone at 7:30 am, making our first stop

for a visit and lunch at the Bavarian Inn. After lunch, Chuck will give us a personal guided

tour of the battlefields. We will make a dinner stop on the way home where you can enjoy

dinner on your own. Approximate return to Redstone is 8:30 pm. $100

Wild, Wonderful, and Weird West Virginia - Thursday, November 5

On the heels of Halloween we will experience some of Moundsville’s strangest sites. We

will depart Redstone at 7:30 am and will begin our day with a creepy tour of the historic

Moundsville Penitentiary. After enjoying provided box lunches, our spooky adventures will

continue at the National Museum of the Paranormal, followed by a tour of the “hauntingly

beautiful” Palace of Gold. We will finish the afternoon with a stop at the famous

Mehlman’s Cafeteria for dinner on your own before heading home. Approximate return to

Redstone is 7:30 pm. $100

Our 2020 Christmas Trip – The Christmas House & Castle Noel in Ohio – Thursday, December 10

After leaving Redstone at 7:30 am, our experience will be enriched by watching the classic

Christmas movie, “A Christmas Story” while on the bus en route to Cleveland. We will visit

the house where the movie was filmed and enjoy lots of memorabilia. Next, we will enjoy a

classic Polish-style lunch at the legendary Sokolowski’s Inn. Our last ho-ho-holiday

experience will be a visit to Castle Noel in Medina, America’s largest collection of Christmas

memorabilia. We will make a stop en route home where you may purchase dinner on your

own. Approximate return to Redstone is 8 pm. $125

2020 Multi-Day Adventures

Southern Shores Adventure – Wednesday, March 25 – Monday, March 30

You have asked for years so we are making it happen! Our first and biggest

trip for 2020 will be a delightful springtime adventure to the Southern cities of

Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. The price on this trip is our highest to date,

but it involves extensive miles for our bus charter and nearly all meals and

activities are included. Our plans are as follows:

We will depart Redstone at 7 am on Wednesday, March 25th traveling to

Columbia, SC for our first night. Movies and games will make the trip go fast. That evening you can enjoy dinner

on your own at one of several restaurants within steps of our hotel. On Thursday morning we will enjoy breakfast

at the hotel and then make our way to Charleston, SC where we will begin our adventures with a carriage tour and

lunch on your own in the Old City area. Next up is a harbor cruise with a stop at historic Ft. Sumter. We will then

check into our hotel located in the downtown historic district. Although it increases our costs significantly, we

have chosen to stay in hotels in the historic districts of these great cities so that you can enjoy walking about time

on your own. Dinner this evening will be at a local seafood restaurant. On Friday morning we will visit the

Charleston Tea Plantation where you will enjoy a tour and lunch. Then it is on to beautiful Savannah and our

downtown hotel. Dinner for the evening is in a fun location. On Saturday morning we will enjoy a tour of lovely

Savannah. Lunch will be included at the famous Paula Deen’s Lady and Son’s restaurant. You will have the

afternoon free to explore on your own, or perhaps add on a beach tour on your own. Dinner will be included at

Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House. You will have the evening free to enjoy. Sunday morning, enjoy church or brunch on

your own before we head out at 1 pm. We will travel as far as Mt. Airy, NC, home of Andy Griffith and the real life

Mayberry. Dinner for the evening will be barbecue. Monday morning we will have some time to visit the Andy

Griffith Museum and downtown Mt. Airy, with lunch on your own, before we head for home at 1 pm. Rest stops

will be made en route and we anticipate an arrival of about 9 pm. Prices include hotel, all activities described,

motorcoach, gratuities, 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners. (Price per person) $975 per person in a double

$875 per person in a triple $775 per person in a quad $1400 per person in a single

Early Summer in Victorian Cape May, NJ Monday, June 1 – Wednesday, June 3

We will depart Redstone at 7 am on Friday and travel to lovely Victorian Cape May. Our

hotel will be the Grand Hotel, right on the beach. On Monday evening we will enjoy a

group dinner theater experience. On Tuesday your trip includes a trolley tour of Cape May,

a tour of the restored Emlen Physick Estate, including a deluxe teatime lunch. Tuesday

evening you can enjoy shopping and dinner on your own. Enjoy your Wednesday morning before we head for

home at 1 pm. We will stop by for a photo stop at the Lighthouse as we depart. Approximate arrival back to

Redstone is 10 pm. Prices include motorcoach, hotel, gratuities, activities, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.

(Price per person) $450 in a double $400 in a triple $375 in a quad $600 in a single

2020 One Day Adventures

Adventures in Armstrong County! Punxsutawney Phil & More – Tuesday, February 18

Depart Redstone at 7:30 am bound for Punxsutawney, PA! A step on guide will show us

around town and take us to Gobbler’s Knob. “Phil” may or may not be awake! From there

it is on to the Amish House near Smicksburg for an Amish Wedding feast, followed by the

Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, PA! We will be back to Redstone by about 5 pm. $80

Sight & Sound Presents Queen Esther! – Tuesday, May 5

Depart Redstone at 7 am . Our first stop will be the delightful village of Lititz where you can

enjoy some shopping and lunch on your own. From there we have front balcony seats for

one of the most riveting Bible stories of the Old Testament as it comes to life with

magnificent sets, special effects and live animals in this brand-new, original stage

production. Before we head home we will enjoy an Amish Smorgasbord at Redstone’s

favorite Yoder’s! Our estimated arrival back to Redstone is 11 pm. $160

Antietam Battlefield & Bavarian Inn – Thursday, July 16

Enjoy a very special opportunity to spend a day with Redstone Board Member and Civil War

aficionado Charles MacPherson. We will depart Redstone at 7:30 am, making our first stop

for a visit and lunch at the Bavarian Inn. After lunch, Chuck will give us a personal guided

tour of the battlefields. We will make a dinner stop on the way home where you can enjoy

dinner on your own. Approximate return to Redstone is 8:30 pm. $100

Wild, Wonderful, and Weird West Virginia - Thursday, November 5

On the heels of Halloween we will experience some of Moundsville’s strangest sites. We

will depart Redstone at 7:30 am and will begin our day with a creepy tour of the historic

Moundsville Penitentiary. After enjoying provided box lunches, our spooky adventures will

continue at the National Museum of the Paranormal, followed by a tour of the “hauntingly

beautiful” Palace of Gold. We will finish the afternoon with a stop at the famous

Mehlman’s Cafeteria for dinner on your own before heading home. Approximate return to

Redstone is 7:30 pm. $100

Our 2020 Christmas Trip – The Christmas House & Castle Noel in Ohio – Thursday, December 10

After leaving Redstone at 7:30 am, our experience will be enriched by watching the classic

Christmas movie, “A Christmas Story” while on the bus en route to Cleveland. We will visit

the house where the movie was filmed and enjoy lots of memorabilia. Next, we will enjoy a

classic Polish-style lunch at the legendary Sokolowski’s Inn. Our last ho-ho-holiday

experience will be a visit to Castle Noel in Medina, America’s largest collection of Christmas

memorabilia. We will make a stop en route home where you may purchase dinner on your

own. Approximate return to Redstone is 8 pm. $125

2020 Multi-Day Adventures

Southern Shores Adventure – Wednesday, March 25 – Monday, March 30

You have asked for years so we are making it happen! Our first and biggest

trip for 2020 will be a delightful springtime adventure to the Southern cities of

Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. The price on this trip is our highest to date,

but it involves extensive miles for our bus charter and nearly all meals and

activities are included. Our plans are as follows:

We will depart Redstone at 7 am on Wednesday, March 25th traveling to

Columbia, SC for our first night. Movies and games will make the trip go fast. That evening you can enjoy dinner

on your own at one of several restaurants within steps of our hotel. On Thursday morning we will enjoy breakfast

at the hotel and then make our way to Charleston, SC where we will begin our adventures with a carriage tour and

lunch on your own in the Old City area. Next up is a harbor cruise with a stop at historic Ft. Sumter. We will then

check into our hotel located in the downtown historic district. Although it increases our costs significantly, we

have chosen to stay in hotels in the historic districts of these great cities so that you can enjoy walking about time

on your own. Dinner this evening will be at a local seafood restaurant. On Friday morning we will visit the

Charleston Tea Plantation where you will enjoy a tour and lunch. Then it is on to beautiful Savannah and our

downtown hotel. Dinner for the evening is in a fun location. On Saturday morning we will enjoy a tour of lovely

Savannah. Lunch will be included at the famous Paula Deen’s Lady and Son’s restaurant. You will have the

afternoon free to explore on your own, or perhaps add on a beach tour on your own. Dinner will be included at

Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House. You will have the evening free to enjoy. Sunday morning, enjoy church or brunch on

your own before we head out at 1 pm. We will travel as far as Mt. Airy, NC, home of Andy Griffith and the real life

Mayberry. Dinner for the evening will be barbecue. Monday morning we will have some time to visit the Andy

Griffith Museum and downtown Mt. Airy, with lunch on your own, before we head for home at 1 pm. Rest stops

will be made en route and we anticipate an arrival of about 9 pm. Prices include hotel, all activities described,

motorcoach, gratuities, 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 4 dinners. (Price per person) $975 per person in a double

$875 per person in a triple $775 per person in a quad $1400 per person in a single

Early Summer in Victorian Cape May, NJ Monday, June 1 – Wednesday, June 3

We will depart Redstone at 7 am on Friday and travel to lovely Victorian Cape May. Our

hotel will be the Grand Hotel, right on the beach. On Monday evening we will enjoy a

group dinner theater experience. On Tuesday your trip includes a trolley tour of Cape May,

a tour of the restored Emlen Physick Estate, including a deluxe teatime lunch. Tuesday

evening you can enjoy shopping and dinner on your own. Enjoy your Wednesday morning before we head for

home at 1 pm. We will stop by for a photo stop at the Lighthouse as we depart. Approximate arrival back to

Redstone is 10 pm. Prices include motorcoach, hotel, gratuities, activities, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner.

(Price per person) $450 in a double $400 in a triple $375 in a quad $600 in a single

A Scenic Pennsylvania Adventure! Monday, September 14 – Tuesday, September 15

There is so much to see in our own backyard! We will depart Redstone at 7 am bound for

the Kinzua Bridge Glass Overlook. Box lunches will be enjoyed along the way. After

enjoying the view (and walking on glass for those who dare!) we will make our way across

scenic Rt. 6 to the town of Wellsboro, PA. We will enjoy dinner, overnight, and breakfast

at the historic Penn Wells Hotel. We will make our way to the PA Grand Canyon for a

covered wagon ride through the Canyon. After our 2 hour tour, we will end our day with a turkey dinner feast at

the Fry Brothers’ Turkey Ranch. We will then return to Redstone, arriving around 9 pm. Prices include

motorcoach, gratuity, hotel, 2 dinners, 1 breakfast, and 1 lunch. (Prices per person) $300 in a double $275 in a

triple $250 in a quad, $375 in a single.

Autumn in Vermont! Wednesday, October 7 – Sunday, October 11

We are still working on finalizing the itinerary for this trip, but it will be a

wonderful adventure! Highlights will include four nights lodging right at the

Quechee Gorge, time in quaint village of Woodstock, a visit to the Rock of Ages

Marble Quarry, historic tour of the Von Trapp Family Lodge, Ben & Jerry’s

Factory, Vermont Company Store, Billings Farm, a scenic train ride through the

Green Mountains, and stops at a Cheese Farm, Apple Orchard, and Maple Sugar Outlet. Not to mention the scenic

drives through the Vermont landscape! Prices include motorcoach, gratuities, four nights hotel, 4 breakfasts, 3

lunches, and 2 dinners. (Prices per person) $750 in a double $690 in a triple $630 in a quad $1000 in a single.

Redstone Rides the Rails to New York City - Friday, November 6 – Monday, November 9

We will once again offer a small group New York City trip via Amtrak, departing from

the Greensburg station at 8 am and arriving in Newark, NJ at 4:30 pm. We will depart

on Monday at 11 am and be back in Greensburg by 7 pm. Our hotel in Newark will be

just feet away from the PATH train station which will whisk us to Manhattan, but by

staying in New Jersey we save LOTS on hotel. As the time gets closer, optional theater

tickets and other group activities can be added to this trip. We can also help you look for tickets for “that show”

you’ve been wanting to see! Prices include reserved train seating, three nights hotel, and breakfasts. (Prices per

person) $350 in a double $325 in a triple and $300 in a quad.

Let’s Cruise into 2021! Thursday, March 18 – Friday, March 26

After many requests, yes, Redstone is going on a CRUISE! Board our deluxe motorcoach

on the North Huntingdon campus at 7 am on Thursday, March 18, 2021 and we take the

rest of the work out of it. Inside and oceanview cabins are available on Royal

Caribbean’s Granduer of the Seas, sailing out of Baltimore, MD for 8 nights! Enjoy

relaxing days at sea (with so much good food and many activities!) and port days in the Nassau, Coco Cay, Port

Canaveral, and Charleston. We will arrange for private Redstone excursions in each of these port stops. Enjoy

your time as you wish, joining your Redstone friends for dinner each evening. Upon arrival back in Baltimore on

March 26, our motorcoach will be waiting to carry us back to Redstone. Prices for the cruise AND transportation

start at $1,000 including all gratuities! Contact Amber for the full details on this very exciting opportunity.

Redstone Goes Trips & Tours is pleased to announce an exciting 2020 schedule of trips!

Please read the information inside, and sign up early in order to reserve your spot. We

hope that you will choose to make several trips with us this year. As always, we keep our

prices as reasonable as possible. All ages are welcome to join the fun, but most of our

travelers are 55 or better. Modest proceeds from the trips benefit Benevolent Care for

residents in need at Redstone. All trips depart from our Villa Community Clubhouse on our

North Huntingdon campus. We look forward to sharing wonderful adventures with you!

Please feel free to contact us if after reading this flyer you have additional questions.

Amber Amman, Donor Liaison &Trip Registrar: 724-832-8401 X 370

aammann@redstone.org

Lisa Dormire, VP Mission Support (Trips Coordinator): 724-832-8401 X 353

ldormire@redstone.org

Redstone Goes Trips &

Tours 2020

Do you have a birthday, anniversary, graduation or other special occasion to rejoice about? Are you remembering a loved one who has died? Are you joyful about God’s love? If so, share these events with others by placing flowers in our church for Sunday service. It’s very easy. Choose a date you wish to have flowers, fill out the form below and put in the church’s office. The rest will be taken care of for you. For $24.00, you can have fresh flowers for a service, a note in the bulletin to commemorate your special occasion and you can take the flowers home with you. If you do not want the flowers, the Deacons can deliver them to shut-ins. Detach and send to church office:

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Celebrate or Commemorate

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