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Kendall's Letter 

   Last newsletter I told you about Kendall's plan to go on a mission trip this summer.  Here is his story...in his own words.

Dear Friend,

   I am excited to tell you that I will be going on a mission trip to Quito, Ecuador! I am traveling with a ministry called Global Expeditions, which is part of Teen Mania Ministries. Every year Global Expeditions takes thousands of young people on mission trips around the world. The vision of Global Expeditions is to use young people, like myself, to make an eternal impact in this world!

   My mission team will minister throughout the city of Quito. Each day on the mission field we will present the gospel through drama. I chose this trip for several reasons: I’m taking both Spanish and drama in school and this will give me an opportunity to use those skills in the field; a real get your hands dirty kind of deal. This trip will be very challenging, but I am excited to see God use me this summer to change the lives of many who have never heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. I also want to personally grow in Christ. Recently I have had some rough patches in my walk with Christ that were quite challenging to work through. I just want to know more for myself as well as share what I do have and what I will learn with others.

   I will be leaving on July 10, 2010 and returning home on July 24, 2010. In the meantime I will be working hard to raise funds for my trip. The total cost of this trip is $2396, which includes all expenses: airfare, accommodations, food and training. I know that I cannot accomplish this task alone and I trust that God will provide the finances needed for me to go on this mission trip. I am asking you to be a part of this trip with me by making a donation towards my trip cost.

   I have several financial deadlines to meet; the first is May 26, 2010 when $1198 is due. Any amount that you can give will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to support me in this exciting opportunity, please send a check, along with the included form, to Teen Mania Ministries. You can also donate online at www.globalexpeditions.com by using my missionary ID below. Your support is an important part of seeing salvations on the field this summer.

   If you have any questions please call me at (540) 943-8552. Also, for more information feel free to call the Global Expeditions Missions Support Hotline at 866.5.GLOBEX.

   Thank you so much for you time and consideration. I greatly appreciate your prayer and support!

God Bless,
Kendall Horst

Missionary ID #2596041

Teen Mania Ministries
c/o Global Expeditions
PO Box 2000
Garden Valley, TX 75771-2000

If you'd like to support Kendall, please click here , and enter his missionary ID 2596041.

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Calendar of Events (so much to do...so little time) 

March 5   - An Evening of Art & Dance at Court Square Theatre in Harrisonburg.

This benefit for the Theater features a catered reception honoring the work of Susan Zurbrigg beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a performance by Jane Franklin Dance, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Jane Franklin Dance bridges the gap between age, culture and language to unite people through movement. These performers share collective experience through dance at neighborhood gatherings, outdoors, and especially on stage. The award winning troupe has garnered respect and recognition by inciting people from all ages and walks of life to come together in a variety of spaces. Their unique routines have appeared in the form of a life size kinetic sculpture, a skating inspired dance/video amalgam, and an international debut in 2008 at on the stage of the Universidad Las Americas Puebla Mexico which subsequently appeared at the College of Arts and Media at University of Colorado Denver. Tickets are available in advance by calling (540) 433-9189 ext. 2 or by visiting www.courtsquaretheater.com .  Benefit tickets cost $30 and include hors d'oeuvres from Cally's Restaurant & Brewery.   Event begins at 6:00 pm

March 6 - THE BATTLE OF WAYNESBORO HAS BEEN POSTPONED! (I didn't know you could schedule a battle. :-))  THE NEW DATE IS APRIL10-11)

March 7 - Spring Open House at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro.  

The Wildlife Center of Virginia, the nation’s leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, has scheduled five open houses for Spring 2010. These are rare opportunities to see the inner workings of the nation’s premier wildlife hospital, as well as meet some of the wildlife that serve as the Center’s education ambassadors.

The Center will host three separate sessions, at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Each session lasts about an hour. As a wildlife emergency room and hospital, the Wildlife Center is not usually open to the public. The seasonal open houses are the times during the year when visitors may tour the Waynesboro facility. There is no charge to participate in an open house; however, reservations are required.

A limited number of spaces are available for each session. Reservations may be made for up to five individuals; children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Larger groups are encouraged to contact the Center’s Education Department to make alternate arrangements. For additional information about the Wildlife Center or to make a reservation, call (540) 942-9453 or visit WildLifeCenter.org.   Event begins at 12:30 pm  •  Location:  Waynesboro   •   www.wildlifecenter.org

Mar. 8 - Glassblowing Demonstrations

Sunspots Studios in historic downtown Staunton. Watch artists transform hot glass into colorful vases, ornaments, paperweights and more.  Featuring art glass and copper designs for home and garden, jewelry, handbags, and accessories by American artists.  Pandora jewelry dealer. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Glassblowing demos take place most days until 4 p.m.
Location:  Staunton   •   www.sunspots.com

Mar. 8 - Shenandoah Valley Civil War Round Table lecture in Harrisonburg, Va.

Civil War historian Frank O’Reilly will speak to the Shenandoah Valley Civil War Round Table on March 8, 2010. His subject will be "The Best of Us All: The Generalship of Stonewall Jackson." O'Reilly's latest book, "The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War on the Rappahannock," received a 2003 nomination for the Pulitzer Prize in Letter and the 2003 James I. Robinson Book Award. A National Park Service Ranger, O'Reilly is assigned to the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. He is the permanent historian for the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine and he has served as an historical consultant for the City of Fredericksburg. The Round Table meets at the Rockingham County Administrative Center, located near the corner of North Main and Gay Streets in Harrisonburg at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.   Event begins at 7:30 pm  •  Location:  Harrinsonburg

March 9   - Frontier Culture Museum Winter Lecture Series in Staunton.  

Johnston Akuma-Kalu Njoku from the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology at Western Kentucky University. "Sense of Personhood, Peoplehood and Home among Peoples of African Descent in Virginia." www.frontiermuseum.org

Mar. 10 - Ampersand Arts’ performance of Stop Kiss at Court Square Theater

Ampersand Arts makes their debut in Harrisonburg, Va., March 10 through 14 with Diane Son’s contemporary exploration of the depth of human emotion and compassion. The plot concerns a young couple, Sara and Callie, who are walking through New York City's West Village, when they share their first kiss. This leads to a vicious attack by a prejudiced bystander, in which Sara is horribly injured.

Friends and family arrive from out of town to nurse Sara and Callie (each injured in their own way), back to health. The show contains adult language and themes. The Sunday, March 14 matinee performance begins at 2 p.m. with doors opening at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $12 and available in advance or at the door. All weekday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in advance by calling (540) 433-9189 ext. 2 or visiting www.courtsquaretheater.com .   Event begins at 7:30 pm  •  Location:  Harrisonburg

Mar. 13 - The Highland Maple Festival in Monterey, Va.

Sugar camp tours, buckwheat pancake breakfasts, maple donuts, locally harvested trout dinners, antiques, arts and crafts, bluegrass music and clogging demonstrations. Held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of March, the Maple Festival has been an annual event in Highland County, Virginia, since 1958.   Event begins at 8:00 am  •  Location:  Monterey   •   www.highlandcounty.org

Mar. 17 - Brass ensemble concert at Bridgewater College

Carter Center.  Canadian Brass is a world-renowned brass ensemble performing works by Purcell, Vivaldi, Gabriele, Pachelbel, Beethoven and Wagner as well as jazz, contemporary concert music and popular songs. Tickets: $13 adults; $10 seniors, students and children. Tickets go on sale one hour before the performance.   Event begins at 8:00 pm  •  Location:  Bridgewater   •   www.bridgewater.edu

Mar. 18 - Trace Bundy at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg, Va.

Trace Bundy, Finger-Style Guitar’s fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” who must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Over 5.5 million views of his YouTube videos. Court Square Theater’s advanced tickets cost $14; $12 for seniors and students. All tickets at the door cost $4 more. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in advance by calling (540) 433-9189 ext. 2 or visiting www.courtsquaretheater.com .   Event begins at 7:30 pm  •  Location:  Harrisonburg

March 21 - Spring Open House at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro.  

The Wildlife Center of Virginia, the nation’s leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, has scheduled five open houses for Spring 2010. These are rare opportunities to see the inner workings of the nation’s premier wildlife hospital, as well as meet some of the wildlife that serve as the Center’s education ambassadors.

The Center will host three separate sessions, at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Each session lasts about an hour. As a wildlife emergency room and hospital, the Wildlife Center is not usually open to the public. The seasonal open houses are the times during the year when visitors may tour the Waynesboro facility. There is no charge to participate in an open house; however, reservations are required. A limited number of spaces are available for each session. Reservations may be made for up to five individuals; children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Larger groups are encouraged to contact the Center’s Education Department to make alternate arrangements. For additional information about the Wildlife Center or to make a reservation, call (540) 942-9453 or visit WildLifeCenter.org.   Event begins at 12:30 pm  •  Location:  Waynesboro   •   www.wildlifecenter.org

Mar. 25 - The Victor Mourning at Court Square Theater in Harrisonburg, Va.

Based in Austin Texas, The Victor Mourning performs acoustic anachronisms from another century that are firmly rooted in this one; sometimes raucous, sometimes quiet, mostly dark, and very southern.

Thought provoking, starkly haunting songs tell tales of grief-torn outcasts, confidences betrayed, and death by murder. There's a song about a man who eats nothing but locusts and Campbell's soup, another about a traveling albino, and an unexpected version of the ancient Greek myth of Icarus set in the hills of rural Arkansas. With classic storytelling, soaring harmonies, and melodic fiddle, the band creates music with an old time feel filtered through a modern sensibility, at once both relevant and true to its ancient roots.

The band consisting of singer/song-writer/guitarist, Stephen Lee Canner, harmony vocalist/guitjo player, Lynne Adele, and fiddle player, Stefan Keydel play a lilting blend which evokes Ancient American and British ballads, pre-WWII hillbilly music, abandoned shopping centers, vintage roadside hillbilly souvenirs, empty swimming pools, scythes, b&w films, snowglobes, odd museums, and the smell of old books. Court Square Theater’s advanced tickets cost $14, $12 for seniors and students. All tickets at the door cost $4 more. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are available in advance by calling (540) 433-9189 ext. 2 or visiting www.courtsquaretheater.com .   Event begins at 7:30 pm  •  Location:  Harrisonburg

March 28 - Spring Open House at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro.  

The Wildlife Center of Virginia, the nation’s leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, has scheduled five open houses for Spring 2010. These are rare opportunities to see the inner workings of the nation’s premier wildlife hospital, as well as meet some of the wildlife that serve as the Center’s education ambassadors.

The Center will host three separate sessions, at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Each session lasts about an hour. As a wildlife emergency room and hospital, the Wildlife Center is not usually open to the public. The seasonal open houses are the times during the year when visitors may tour the Waynesboro facility. There is no charge to participate in an open house; however, reservations are required. A limited number of spaces are available for each session. Reservations may be made for up to five individuals; children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Larger groups are encouraged to contact the Center’s Education Department to make alternate arrangements. For additional information about the Wildlife Center or to make a reservation, call (540) 942-9453 or visit WildLifeCenter.org.   Event begins at 12:30 pm  •  Location:  Waynesboro   •   www.wildlifecenter.org

Apr. 4 - Easter Sunrise service at CrossRoads Heritage Center in Harrisonburg, Va.

Annual Easter sunrise service on the hill at Heritage Center Way on Sunday morning, April 4, at 6:30 a.m. Gordon Zook, interim pastor of Weavers Mennonite Church, will speak. There will be special music. Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, meet at Weavers Mennonite Church, 2501 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg.   Event begins at 6:30 am  •  Location:  Harrisonburg   •   vbmhc.org

Apr. 10 - Scots Irish Festival in Lexington, Va.

Maury River Middle School.  The festival starts with a parade and continues with events throughout the day including Highland game demonstrations, living history presentations, vintage cars, music, entertainment, food and vendors. This festival is a celebration of the Scots-Irish culture and its importance to the Shenandoah Valley. For more information, visit www.lexcelts.com .   Event begins at 9:00 am  •  Location:  Lexington   •   www.lexingtonvirginia.com

April 10 - Commemoration of the Battle of Waynesboro.  

Take a tour of the streets that now cover the battle grounds of the American Civil War. The Battle of Waynesboro was fought on March 2, 1865. It was the final battle for Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early, whose force was destroyed. Re-enactors and special exhibitions will be on-site for the commemoration. The Plumb House was caught between the Civil War battle lines in 1864 and will be open to the public. The Plumb House Museum provides information on the Plumb family that lived in the house for five generations.   Event begins at 9:00 am  -  Location:  Waynesboro   - www.waynesboroheritagefoundation.com

April 11 - Spring Open House at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro.  

The Wildlife Center of Virginia, the nation’s leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, has scheduled five open houses for Spring 2010. These are rare opportunities to see the inner workings of the nation’s premier wildlife hospital, as well as meet some of the wildlife that serve as the Center’s education ambassadors.

The Center will host three separate sessions, at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Each session lasts about an hour. As a wildlife emergency room and hospital, the Wildlife Center is not usually open to the public. The seasonal open houses are the times during the year when visitors may tour the Waynesboro facility. There is no charge to participate in an open house; however, reservations are required. A limited number of spaces are available for each session. Reservations may be made for up to five individuals; children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Larger groups are encouraged to contact the Center’s Education Department to make alternate arrangements. For additional information about the Wildlife Center or to make a reservation, call (540) 942-9453 or visit WildLifeCenter.org.   Event begins at 12:30 pm  •  Location:  Waynesboro   •   www.wildlifecenter.org

Apr. 15 - Spring 2010 Strickler Lecture Series program in Dayton, Va.

Winchester author Charles R. Thorne presents "Post Cards of the Past: Informal History of Life in the Shenandoah Valley, 1900-1950." The Spring 2010 Strickler Lecture Series programs are held at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society/Heritage Center at 382 High Street, in Dayton, Va. The lectures are free and the public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Mary Nelson (540)879-2616 or visit www.heritagecenter.org .   Event begins at 7:00 pm  •  Location:  Dayton   •   www.heritagecenter.com

Apr. 16 - Shenandoah Valley Choral Society spring concert in Bridgewater, Va.

The 120-voice Shenandoah Valley Choral Society will present a Spring Concert, "Mozart Fest" at the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, Va. Mozart's "Te Deum" and "Requiem" will be featured. For more information, visit www.singshenandoah.org .   Event begins at 7:30 pm  •  Location:  Bridgewater   •   www.bwcob.org

Apr. 16 - Antique Auction at CrossRoads Heritage Center in Harrisonburg, Va.

The CrossRoads Heritage Center is launching a first annual fundraising event to bring together collectibles with historic value for sale to the public. Proceeds from the sale of these donated items will be used in the development and operation of the center. The sale will be held at Shady Oak, Weavers Mennonite Church, 2501 Rawley Pike, Harrisonburg. Donated items should be to the CrossRoads Heritage Center, 1921 Heritage Center Way, by April 12. If you have quality antiques, collectibles, handcrafted items or artifacts that need to find a new home, call (540) 438-1275 or send an e-mail to info@vbmhc.org . Col. Jack Bowman will serve as auctioneer.   Event begins at 4:00 pm  •  Location:  Harrisonburg   •   www.vbmhc.org

Apr. 17 - Virginia Fly Fishing Festival

The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is held outside each spring on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro, Virginia. On April 17-18 2010, the 10th annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival will draw anglers from across the Mid-Atlantic with nonstop free lectures and tips on where, when, and how to fly fish in the Old Dominion and across the globe, as well as wine-tasting and live music.

Want to get started in fly fishing but don’t know where to begin? The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is the ideal place to get your feet wet in the sport. Are you an avid fly angler looking to take your skills to the next level? The festival is your one-stop shop for gear, expert advice, and even receive specialized instruction. Be a part of the largest fly angling event in the Old Dominion!   Event begins at 8:00 am  •  Location:  Waynesboro   •   www.vaflyfishingfestival.org

Apr. 21 - Wool Days at Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Va.

Come see sheep shearing, wool carding and spinning. Don't forget to see the baby lambs! The Frontier Culture Museum is open seven days a week Monday through Sunday. • Regular Hours: Mid-March through Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Winter Hours: Dec. 1 through Mid-March, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Event begins at 9:00 am  •  Location:  Staunton   •   www.frontiermuseum.org

Apr. 24 - 2010 Virginia Hot Glass Festival In Staunton, Va.

Art show featuring hot glass artistry. Live demonstrations of glass blowing, flame working, bead making, sand casting, and slumping. Pandora jewelry trunk show during festival hours. Glass-blower skill contests Saturday afternoon   Event begins at 9:00 am  •  Location:  Staunton   •   www.sunspots.com

April 25 - Spring Open House at the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro.  

The Wildlife Center of Virginia, the nation’s leading teaching and research hospital for native wildlife, has scheduled five open houses for Spring 2010. These are rare opportunities to see the inner workings of the nation’s premier wildlife hospital, as well as meet some of the wildlife that serve as the Center’s education ambassadors.

The Center will host three separate sessions, at 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Each session lasts about an hour. As a wildlife emergency room and hospital, the Wildlife Center is not usually open to the public. The seasonal open houses are the times during the year when visitors may tour the Waynesboro facility. There is no charge to participate in an open house; however, reservations are required. A limited number of spaces are available for each session. Reservations may be made for up to five individuals; children must be accompanied by parents or guardians. Larger groups are encouraged to contact the Center’s Education Department to make alternate arrangements. For additional information about the Wildlife Center or to make a reservation, call (540) 942-9453 or visit WildLifeCenter.org.   Event begins at 12:30 pm  •  Location:  Waynesboro   •   www.wildlifecenter.org