Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?

John Fea, Chair and Associate Professor of History, Messiah College, discusses whether America was founded to be a Christian nation, as many evangelicals assert, or a secular state, as others contend. He will approach the question from a historical perspective in order to see past the emotional rhetoric of today to the recorded facts of our past.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Krislund Camp Update

Harold Nightwine, Derry Member, talks about what has been happening at Camp Krislund. Excitement has been building at Krislund as the camp has been working to prepare the property to support 20 new heated and air conditioned cabins for adult use.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Allison Hill Fund

Rick Woodard, Executive Director, The Allison Hill Fund, talks about what the Allison Hill Fund is and how it supports 11 faith-based organizations in the Allison Hill Section of Harrisburg. These organizations have a direct impact on the lives of those who live in an area of great need.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Channels Food Rescue

Lori Hoffmaster, Executive Director, Channels Food Rescue, talks about the many ways Channels helps people in need: collecting and redistributing perishable foods to local food banks, training unemployed people in the food service trades, providing meals to underprivileged children in Harrisburg, and much more.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Microfinance

Derry member Bill Alexander, Lecturer, Goergen Entrepreneurial Management Program,
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, explores the pros and cons of supporting microfinance in third world countries and considers what role Derry Church might play.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Sharing the Love

Diana Myrvang, Executive Director, Love INC of Greater Hershey, gives background on the organization, explains how the Love INC model works, and provides an update on the ministries currently operating through our local office.

This lecture was presented on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.

Lending A Hand

Derry members Pete Feil & Dan Speck discuss how Lend A Hand has stepped in to help many in Central PA whose homes were inundated and lives turned upside down following the September floods, while Skip Becker provides background on the early days of Lend A Hand.

This lecture was presented Sunday morning, December 4, 2011 at Derry Presbyterian Church, Hershey, PA.