While in India, I had an idea. We have 24 acres, and we are surrounded by high cement walls as many properties there are. Since I am a retired art teacher and I know that our students are not offered art classes in school, I decided the children needed art to develop the right side of their brains. Besides, looking at high whitewashed walls is boring. We broke up into teams of two and three. The children drew their ideas on the walls with pieces of charcoal, and then the children began painting their wall space. We have a few murals left to do, but about three-fourths of them are finished as you can see in the photos this month. The 12- to 21-year-olds did this work.

We then invited 40 teachers from their schools to come for tea and be the judges. We gave awards to both the first place boys’ team and the first place girls’ team. (See photos for details.) Many teachers said it was a difficult task for them as so many were excellent. Since some of the murals weren’t finished in time for the judging, those students will complete their projects once the summer holidays arrive in May. Our children will spend March finishing their school year as they prepare for April’s annual exams. The break in May will be welcome just as summer vacation is here in the U.S."

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JOIN US FOR OUR “Spring Fling Party” FUNDRAISER

On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, GREENFIELD ISAAC’S is hosting a fundraiser benefiting Leola UMC’s Spring Fling Party. Bring your family and friends to enjoy great food and great company while supporting this free community event, sponsored by Leola United Methodist Church. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the cost of your meal will go directly to the Spring Fling Party Fund. We hope to see you!

WHERE:        GREENFIELD ISAAC’S—Valid at this Isaac’s only.

The Shoppes at Greenfield, 565 Greenfield Road, Lancaster

Call 717-393-6067 to place your takeout order

WHEN:          Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. HOW:      Bring this flyer with you or show it on your phone, complete the information and hand in when paying.

    This form can be used for Dine-In, Takeout & Online Orders at www.isaacrestaurants.com

Use coupon code FUND for online fundraiser orders.

Please complete this information for your server.

Name: __________________________# of People in Party:             ____ Cost of Meal (excluding tax): ________                                                                                       

In order to maximize the amount of donation for the organization, we ask our Loyalty members to kindly refrain from using their number during fundraisers. Meal Deals, Coupons, Discounts, and Loyalty Perks are not valid during Fundraisers. Want to help us earn even MORE? Add an Isaac’s Gift Card to your check and 15% of the gift card sale will be added to the fundraiser! Gift card must be used on future visit.   

Click for a printable document of the above info.

Spring Fling Sub Sale

All proceeds will be used for the Spring Fling and other outreach events.

Subs will be available for pick up only.  Saturday May 18th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,

at Leola United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 7 West Main St, Leola, PA  17540.

All subs are $4.00 for a  6 inch and from Eby’s Store in Martindale, they will have lettuce, tomato,

onion and a mayo pack.

Please include payment with order form and make checks payable to Leola UMC.

Name:________________________________________________________

Phone # :_____________________________________________________

Last Sunday for orders is Sunday, April 28, 2019, please give form and payment to

Church office or place in the offering plate on Sunday morning. THANKS! 

Click for a printable document of the Sub Order Form

Your help is needed for VBS Crafts.

Please save your 48 oz. wide mouth juice/drink bottles and small 4 - 8oz. water bottles and bring them to church for us to use as a craft at VBS!