You are invited to H*VMI's Ministry Luncheon - ABUNDANT HARVEST - at Yoder's Banquet Center in New Holland, PA! Join us for fellowship, a tasty Lancaster County family-style meal and updates on what God is doing through H*VMI. We encourage those who are already familiar with the ministry to bring a friend - someone new to H*VMI - so he/she can also learn about the mission and about God's blessing.

There is no cost to attend, but RSVP is required. An offering will be taken to help fund H*VMI's Ministry Programs. Doors open at 10:45am. Sign Language interpretation and special food needs are available upon request.

RSVP by September 25, 2026!

• PRINTABLE INVITATION AND RESPONSE FORM

• REGISTER ONLINE

• CALL THE H*VMI OFFICE: 717.859.4777

Promotional resources to share with your church:

• Bulletin Insert (5.5" x 8.5")

• Bulletin Insert (2-up)

• Flyer (8.5" x 11")

• Announcement Slide (.png)

• Announcement Slide (.pdf)

• Bulletin announcement: 

• Abundant Harvest Luncheon: You are invited to hear, see, and learn more about what God is doing in the lives of those served by Handi*Vangelism Ministries, a local ministry sharing the compassion of Christ by walking alongside individuals facing life's challenges and equipping others to do the same. Find more information at hvmi.org.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor, interactive Bible lesson for the whole family. Visualize Bible stories through our skits; enjoy singing along and using motions to music; respond with our picture based activities; and leave with a take home craft, snack and more! Designed for children, teens and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. RSVP with total number of participants is appreciated. Weather permitting.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor, interactive Bible lesson for the whole family. Visualize Bible stories through our skits; enjoy singing along and using motions to music; respond with our picture based activities; and leave with a take home craft, snack and more! Designed for children, teens and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. RSVP with total number of participants is appreciated. Weather permitting.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor, interactive Bible lesson for the whole family. Visualize Bible stories through our skits; enjoy singing along and using motions to music; respond with our picture based activities; and leave with a take home craft, snack and more! Designed for children, teens and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. RSVP with total number of participants is appreciated. Weather permitting.

Join us for the GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY for the Multi-Purpose Building. Projected completion – SUMMER OF 2027!

We welcome the community to join us at 11AM to grab a bite to eat from a food truck. (NO CHARGE - Choose from a variety of items: hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, grilled chicken sandwich, chicken fingers, fries and whoopie pies.) Enjoy eating and learning more about H*VMI and the Ministry Center Project. Staff will be available to answer any questions you have about the ministry. Ground-Breaking Ceremony will take place at 12 noon.

RSVP REQUESTED by JULY 20th. CALL our office at 717.859.4777, or CLICK HERE to register online!

NOTE: You do NOT need to register for the ground-breaking if you are registering for the All-Family Picnic. If you are coming for that picnic, we encourage you to join us at noon for the ground-breaking, since the information shared during the 11 o'clock hour will be things with which you are already familiar. The All-Family Picnic will follow the groundbreaking. See details under that event.

Join us in Remembering Our Children at the annual BASIS breakfast buffet at Yoder’s in New Holland, PA. Support, fellowship, inspiration, hope, laughter, food (buffet breakfast!!!) and more will fill our time together. Please feel free to invite other bereaved parents. All are welcome! There is no cost to attend the breakfast. An offering will be received to help keep BASIS operating and growing.

This year’s speaker will be Donna Nicholson Stief, a dear friend, a bereaved mother, and someone who has also been involved in our BASIS support ministry. Donna shares:

“Some say grief is like walking on shards of glass. For those of us who have lost a child, it’s more like being pushed off a cliff — headfirst into an ocean of glass. Nothing shakes your life and faith like this loss. Grief is a matrix of complexity, and even the strongest faith can be tested, questioning the goodness of God. How do we reconcile our pain and faith to find a way forward? How can we grieve well and still be a light in our darkest moments? Maybe we need a new lens on God and Grief.”

• ONLINE REGISTRATION

• PRINTABLE REGISTRATION FORM

• Contact BASIS at 717.859.4777

Ever wonder what Handi*Camp is all about? Do you know of a prospective camper? Have you considered serving at Handi*Camp - but you have questions? JOIN US for our Open House. Meet some of our full-time staff members. Take a tour of the grounds. Find out what all the fun is about, while getting a taste of some of the activities! Visit any time between 1 and 5 PM. Application information will be available for both campers and staff. Plan on attending? Please CONTACT US to let us know! Can’t make this date? CONTACT US and one of our staff members will reach out to you with other options.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an outdoor, interactive Bible lesson for the whole family. Visualize Bible stories through our skits; enjoy singing along and using motions to music; respond with our picture based activities; and leave with a take home craft, snack and more! Designed for children, teens and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. RSVP with total number of participants is appreciated. Weather permitting.

This FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT is designed for ALL of our H*VMI friends in mind. Come join us in celebrating God’s faithfulness to this ministry through these 50 years!

Schedule:

• 2:30 PM (and onward) - Games & SOFT PRETZELS available

• 3:10 PM - This Way Up Band performance

• 4:00 PM - Favors

• 4:15 PM - Birthday Song, Cupcakes, and Gift Opening

RSVP: No need to register, just drop in and help us celebrate our Ministry’s birthday!

Gifts: In celebration of 50 years (and in preparation for ministry in our newly constructed office), we have created a WISH-LIST of items to help H*VMI continue to serve and grow. Gifts are OPTIONAL, but if you would like to bring a gift, please bring a WRAPPED GIFT from our WISH-LIST, which we will open together at the end of the party. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIST.

NOTIFICATION OF H*VMI’s WITHDRAWAL FROM EXTRA-GIVE: (message from Kyle Robinson, Executive Director)

Looking around, it is clear that the world is changing. The world would like us all to move with the tide taking us further and further away from our Christian beliefs and ideals. Often we feel our choices are either to go with or swim against the tide. I would suggest that believers need to be like solid rocks, staying constant no matter how the water around us moves. At H*VMI we are committed to standing firm no matter what changes in the world around us.

The practical aspect of how this pertains to the ExtraGive event is explained in the attached letters. In summary, we believe that the values of the ExtraGive sponsoring organization, LCCF, have shifted toward values that conflict with the Bible. Therefore, we cannot in good conscience continue participating in this event.

Below are two letters that I hope will help explain H*VMI’s decision to withdraw from ExtraGive: The first is FROM the ExtraGive to prior GIVE donors. The second is H*VMI’s letter TO you, our friend, supporter and co-laborer.

LETTER FROM EXTRAGIVE

H*VMI RESPONSE LETTER

As the letter states, please direct any questions about this issue to Kyle Robinson, Executive Director of H*VMI.

Please join us for a Groundbreaking Ceremony at the H*VMI Ministry Property following the Lancaster County Ministry Luncheon! We will meet at the property at 2 PM. The ceremony will take place rain or shine, so please plan accordingly. We recommend you bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.

There is no need to register for the Groundbreaking Ceremony. If you would like to join us for the Lancaster County Area Ministry Luncheon at Yoder’s beforehand, please RSVP by October 18th.

CLICK HERE for printable postcard.

North Jersey Ministry Luncheon at River View Banquet Center in Berkeley Heights, NJ:

This event has been CANCELLED due to low registration. Please consider joining us at the PA or South Jersey Luncheon coming up this fall/spring. Thank you!

H*VMI staff presents this seminar intended to provide tools and help for those who are grieving or experiencing loss such as death, divorce, finances, or health; as well as give insights and practical wisdom regarding how we might help others who have experienced loss.

Flyer with additional details: CLICK HERE

Cost: $35 (includes workbook & lunch)

Register online by November 1st at Calvary Monument Bible Church website.

Chicken BBQ and Fall Family Fun Event will be held at H*VMI’s Ministry Center Property: 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron PA. Cost of the meal is $10.00 and includes a half chicken, potato, roll, applesauce, whoopie pie and drink. Additional event details, including music, crafts, activities and more will be posted closer to event date.

No reservation needed. CHICKEN AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

PRINTABLE EVENT FLYER (click here)

Due to the limitations on large, indoor gatherings, H*VMI’s Annual Ministry Banquet and Fundraising Event at Yoder's Restaurant has been cancelled this year.

BUT - JOIN us at this year’s “twist” on our traditional banquet - still with FOOD, friends, fellowship, fun and an opportunity to support the ministries of H*VMI! Come and go at your own convenience during the hours of 11AM to 3PM on Saturday, October 3rd at H*VMI’s Ministry Center Property. Bring the whole family AND invite your friends!

The MEAL will be prepared on site by a very popular Lancaster County Amish Family Company, the Reihls. Includes: 1/2 Barbecued Chicken, Baked Potato, Applesauce, Roll and butter, Whoopie pie, and Drink. COST: $10 payable when the meal is received.

NO NEED TO REGISTER—BUT—COME EARLY. Chicken will be served while supplies last!

There will also be live music, fun fall activities for “children” of all ages and a tour of the H*VMI
Property, all at no charge. You can walk off your dinner on our beautiful property and get an
idea of where buildings and outlying structures will be built. (A golf cart ride will be available
for those who find walking difficult.)

Please CONTACT US (717.859.4777) if you have any questions!

NOTE: For the safety of our guests, if you are physically able to, please wear a mask (unless eating) and practice social distancing at this event.

H*VMI is having an OPEN HOUSE coinciding with the date of this year's ExtraGIVE day event. Tour our new ministry offices, fellowship with staff, enjoy some refreshments, follow our progress on the GIVE leaderboard and consider making an online donation during your visit (computers will be available to use). OPEN HOUSE HOURS: 9AM-11AM; 12PM-2PM; 4PM-6PM.