r >•. .yrrir/rp p'll'fnpl ijfawirj 84-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Decamber 31, 1994 New Year Brings (Contlnu*d from Pag* B 2) should be used for something other than the previous plans.” The kids arc estatic with the fmd. One high school senior said, “I knew somewhere God had a place and he wouldn’t let us down. I couldn’t live without On Fire” (the name of the youth group). The Myerstown gym is within one and a half miles of the Wine barks' home. The size of the gym nasium allows the teens to break into various groups to talk or parti cipate in different sport activities. A man from the Winebarks church, Richland Church of the Brethren, provides bus transporta tion for about 30 to 40 percent of the group. The remainder car pool or fmd their own transportation. They are thrilled that Ralph Warren, a graduate from Teen Challenge, a Christian drug and alcohol rehabilitation program, became involved in the outreach. “Ralph is 6’4” and a great basketball player. He plays the guitar and has great rapport with the kids,” Winebark said. “And most importantly, he’s not afraid to hit the kids square in theeye (tell them the honest truth even if it hurts).” Typically of their generousity, the Winebarks opened their home to Ralph, who needed a place to stay. After living with them sever al months, he now has an apart ment of his own. The Winebarks have also kept some teens in their home overnight who struggle with severe problems. The Winebarks see their mini stry as more to the whole family rather than only to teens. When problems arise between parents and the teens, the Winebarks are strong supporters in helping them work out their differences. With two children of their own, The BCS model home gardeners a lightweight, tractor. • 6HP engine • All-gear transmission • Two speeds forward: one speed reverse COMPARE! BEATS THE COMPETITION 808 S OUTDOOR POWER Lewisburg, PA 717-292-3640 STOLTZFUS FARM WES STAUFFER SUPPLY ENGINE Cochranville, PA Ephrata, PA 610-593-2407 717-738-4215 UMBERGER'S OF FONTANA Lebanon, PA 717-867-5161 Janine, 10, and Brandon, 8, the most pressing problem for the Winebarks is finding time for everything. “It got to the point where I knew that I had to make some changes,” said Ken, who shared his dilemna with his pastor, who told him that he sensed God had something spe cial for him to do, and that he felt Winebark was called to be a youth minister. “I was shocked and scared but I knew inside it was the truth,” Ken said. When he shared this insight with Janet, he was surprised when she calmly said that she knew Ken was called to be a youth pastor for a long time. Ironically, it was on New Year’s Day last year that the Winebarks made the decision to go into full time youth ministry. Perhaps leaving his extension agent job would not be so difficult if Winebark didn’t like his job, but that isn’t the case. “I’m leaving something I really love,” Winebark said of his work as extension agent for the past 10 and a half years. “It’s been so rewarding to see 8- and 9-year olds develop into respected leaders in 4-H, as state dairy princesses, and leaders of respected agricul tural organizations. “The change means leaving go of some very important things in my life," Winebark said. “It’s leav ing my affiliation with agriculture something I thought would always be part of my life.” Another difficult reason for giv ing up his job is'that Ken firmly believes he works for the best boss in the world Allelta Schadler, Lebanon County extension director. Schadler herself gets a bit YEAR-END CLEARANCE SALE D & E EQUIPMENT Bloomsburg, PA 717-784-5217 -pf »f): fMI fn rt in'} ff'f> >f Big Transition For Winebarks choked up about Winebark' leav ing. She said, “His enthusiasm for his job has been most delightful. He has a ‘can do’ attitude. Ken is always going that extra, mile to help people with problems. He has a wonderful record of keeping kids involved in 4-H. He has always gone way beyond the call of duty to create activities and events to teach young people how to suc cessful in agriculture. His leader ship also extended to the non farming community and has helped them better understand agriculture and how it affects us all.” Winebark said, “Lettie’s truely been the best boss in the world. But now. I’m going to work for the boss of the world.” For a while Winebark had con sidered teaching animal science at a local college on a part-time basis, but he realized that he could not give his all to two jobs. “Jesus gave His all for me, the least I can do is give my all,” Wine bark said of his decision to devote full time to youth ministry. It’s a new venture not only for Winebark but also his church, which cannot afford to support the family financially. However, the church has set up a fund for people to donate money to support the Winebarks on a missionary basis. While some people express alarm that Winebark is quitting his job with a stable income to take one that has no guaranteed income, the Winebarks are not at all ECKROTH BROS. New Ringgold, PA 717-943-2131 WHITEHALL TURF Allentown, PA 610-432-0299 "The change means leaving go of some very important things in my life ” Winebark said. “Ifs leaving my qffiliation with agriculture something I thought would always be part of my We. ” • Agricultural • Commercial • Residential Partial In-Ground Tank Featuring Commercial Chain Link Fence (5’ High - SCS approved) • Retaining Walls • Bunker Silos • Manure Storage, Etc. LET OUR EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU-ESTABLISHED SINCE 1979! 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Theoretically, a hog that does not use it’s one leg for three months will develop a bit out of proportion. Winebark thought “the pig wasn’t quite right” until the hog debuted in the show ring. “Then everything seemed to come together,” Winebark said of that moment “In the show ring, the pig acted like she owned it and I knew that she was going to win.” INC. 430 Concrete Ave., Leola, PA 717-656-2016 - * -“1 After a hastily organized family conference, the Winebarks decided to donate the prize money back into the Farm Show scholar ship fund. Since then, Winebark was offered $l,OOO for the sow that produced the gilt, but the family cannot part with family pet that rolls over when her belly is scratched. It’s examples like this that have built the Winebarks’ faith that God is a God of miracles who will pro vide whatever is needed. The couple say they are not big spenders. Although Janet is a full time mother and has not brought in additional income, the Winebarks made their last mortgage payment in December on the 5V4 -acre prop erty that they purchased 10 years ago. Winebark admits that financial concerns have never bothered him. He lets his wife take care of bill paying. Although Janet had told him that she felt impressed to make double payments on their mort gage for quite some time. Wine bark was surprised to find out that the month he had designated as his first month in full-time ministry was the month after the final mort gage payment was made. Despite the absence of a mort gage payment, money is still needed to support the family, but the Winebarks are so assured of their calling that they do not waver in their belief that God will provide. Donations earmarked for the Winebarks may be sent to Rich land Church of the Brethren, 215 S. 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