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FEBRUARY 25, 2026

Get Ready to Reel in Spring

BY CAT SHANNON

“After this winter, we all need a little spring,” said Dan Robbins, a member of the Donegal Fish & Conservation Association (DFCA) and a committee member for the group’s annual outdoor show. “Come to the show, walk around, see what everybody has to offer and get ready for fishing and other outdoor activities.”

The 61st annual Ken Depoe Memorial Outdoor Show will be held on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maytown Fire Company, 160 E. High St., Maytown. It will feature vendors and displays, including information from local conservation groups, used hunting and fishing gear for sale, artisans, children’s activities and more.

A meal from Harvey’s Main Street BBQ will be available from

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a pork barbecue sandwich and two sides. Tickets may be purchased in advance for the meal by contacting Chris Brandt at 717-470-7585, and meals will be available to purchase on-site while supplies last. The deadline for preorders is Friday, Feb. 27.

Although the show has been held for six decades, it has been renamed for the first time to honor

Depoe, a founding member of the DFCA and a longtime advocate for outdoor education.

“He passed away since last year’s show, and we wanted a way to honor him and his contributions,” Robbins said.

The show will feature more than 40 vendors, along with tables of information from the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Marietta Fireworks and other groups.

Conference Will Address Cultural Challenges to Faith

BY CAT SHANNON

“Our country was founded on a Judeo-Christian worldview,” said Dan Blank, pastor of Reich’s Evangelical Congregational (E.C.) Church in Marietta. “In these times in which we live, it is very important for Christians to know not only what we believe, but why we believe it. We need to understand our times and how we arrived at this point and what we as Christians can do to engage our culture today for Jesus Christ.”

BY CAT SHANNON

Like many creative people, Emily Fritz comes from a crafty family. Her grandfather was a woodworker, but he died before she could learn from him. Eager to explore the craft, she wasn’t sure where to begin, and that experience inspired her to help others find their starting point. She is the founder and executive director of Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library, opening later this year.

“Finding mentorship, tools, space, etc., was a serious lifelong limitation until I shared this story with my friend, mentor

With that in mind, the church will host a live Christian worldview conference called “Understanding Our Times and Biblical Path Forward,” featuring Del Tackett. Tackett is the producer and teacher of “The Truth Project,” produced in partnership with Focus on the Family; the producer and teacher of “The Engagement Project;” and the producer of the movie “Is Genesis History?” The conference will be held on Saturday, April 11, at Reich’s E.C. Church, 338 Stackstown Road, Marietta. It will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“We all know that our culture ... needs Jesus,” Blank shared. “How do we as Christians engage our culture today, that embraces and advances a worldview that is so much against what we believe? That is what Dr. Tackett is going to be addressing.”

For the first two sessions of the program, Tackett will explain, from a biblical worldview standpoint, reasons for the changes in our culture. The third session will draw from “The Engagement

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Benefit Dinner Will Shine Light on Alaska

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Help a mission thousands of miles away while enjoying food and fellowship at the second annual LightShine Ministries Dinner. The benefit will be held on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster.

volunteer staff,” Denlinger said.

Ken Thomas will be the banquet’s keynote speaker.

“Ken Thomas is a pastor and Bible teacher who has 38 years’ experience living in Alaska,” Denlinger explained. “He will be sharing some amazing stories, including a harrowing experience being stranded on a mountain southeast of Fairbanks after a plane crash.”

Proceeds from the banquet will be used to support the work of LightShine Ministries, which has been serving ministries in Alaska for 31 years.

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“We will be presenting all the different aspects of our ministry,” shared Tom Denlinger, founder and ministry director of Mount Joy-based LightShine Ministries. “Our goal is to mobilize followers of Jesus Christ here in Pennsylvania who desire to use their gifts and talents for building local churches in wilderness areas, building Bible camps for Alaska native teens and youth, as well as serving many other ministries in Alaska.”

The dinner will feature a buffet of entrees, sides and salad, served along with a dessert bar featuring homemade desserts from LightShine volunteers.

“The meal will be prepared by the pastor of the Lancaster Alliance Church along with the LightShine

“The money being raised at this event will be used for purchasing building materials that will help finish two important buildings that were built last year at our missions base,” Denlinger remarked.

LightShine Ministries began as a follow-up ministry for a music outreach to the biker and rock music culture, founded by Denlinger and Jeff Zimmerman. Influenced by Keith Green and Resurrection Band, the ministry initially focused

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on Christian metal music before transitioning to mission work in Alaska after Denlinger felt called by God to serve people in the state. Since 1995, LightShine has sent teams to support churches and youth camps, expanding its reach through leadership training. With a base in Palmer, Alaska, the ministry continues to grow, strengthening local churches and other outreach programs.

“We love people and desire for you to join our family of people who love Jesus Christ and want to be used by Him to serve others,” Denlinger said.

He emphasized that

there are many ways people can serve the ministry.

“Many people think that if they don’t have an ‚Äòupfront’ gift like a pastor or worship leader, that they can’t be used by God in ministry,” he said. “We specialize in connecting people with a willing heart to serve with the perfect assignment in a beautiful place that has a lot of needs.”

Tickets for the benefit must be reserved by Saturday, Feb. 28. To make a reservation, contact Nancy Shaffer at Nbrown .brahma@gmail.com.

To learn more about LightShine Ministries, visit https://lightshine ministries.org.

Wrestling Event Set

Three Legacies Wrestling (3LW) will present “Limitless” on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Ville Courts at Millersville University, 108 Shenks Lane, Millersville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with a breakthrough match at 6:40 p.m. and the main

card at 7 p.m. The show will include the same style of professional wrestling as WWE and will feature 3LW stars, including founder and former WWE superstar Ricardo Rodriguez. To purchase tickets, visit https://3lwtix.com.

Garden Club Sets Meeting

The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.

Heather Jones, a floral designer from Esbenshade’s Garden Center, will present “New Ideas and Plants for Your Garden.” She will give new ideas for creating contemporary contain -

ers and gardens and will share the latest information about plants and embellishments to enhance a garden. Guests are welcome to attend, and there is a fee. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Kathy at amishville2@ yahoo.com or visit www.womensgarden cluboflancastercounty .com.

and now co-founder, Gene Shaw, a retired cabinetmaker and artist in the city of Lancaster who invited me to learn with him,” she recalled.

“By lesson three, I told Gene we must start a community workshop to give our community an opportunity to learn skilled trades in a mentorship, cohort environment, from seasoned experts.”

She connected with SCORE, wrote a business plan, created a budget and pitched her idea to the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. The Trust agreed to serve as fiscal sponsor, supporting the workshop and tool library under the Trust’s 501(c)(3) status.

“It’s really thanks to them and their belief in our mission along with the Steinman STEM Alliance for giving us the gift of startup funding to get off the ground,” Fritz said.

In August 2025, Shaw began setting up space in a warehouse located at 433 Ice Ave., Lancaster.

The organizers’ vision is to provide a place that’s half workshop space for hands-on learning, half lending library for tools.

They also want to bring DIY projects and skilled trades to women and other underrepresented groups and hope the Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library will create an intergenerational, intersectional space that reflects and uplifts the diversity of Lancaster.

Fritz noted that the organization owes everything to Shaw’s support. Well known in the woodworking, art, historic preservation and architecture industries, he has been instrumental in

finding materials and tool donations, as well as recruiting instructors.

“I did the behind-thescenes business stuff, but none of this would be possible without him, his expertise, his connections, his time and willingness to take me on as a mentor and go on this wild ride,” Fritz explained.

The organization is in the process of promoting and recruiting Founding Members for a soft opening in March, and a grand opening is scheduled for the workshop and library at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The space will initially be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community hours will also be available in the future.

During a recent tour of the space, tool library coordinator Aidan Fife explained how the site will operate.

“On one side, we’ll have a workshop space, where we will offer classes and open workshop hours, so if people have a project they’d like to work on, they can do that here,” he said. “They can use our bigger tools, like our table saw, miter saw and band saw.”

The organization will require safety classes to prepare people to use the bigger tools.

The library side of the building houses a wide variety of tools that members can check out, much like they’d do with books in a traditional library. Shelves are packed with hundreds of items, including circular saws, screwdrivers, drills, sanders, air compressors and more. People can borrow gardening tools,

such as rakes, shovels or a wheelbarrow.

“The general premise of the tool library is we want it to be accessible to people who want to fix something at home, but maybe they don’t have the money or want to buy a tool they’ll use once,” Fife said. “Or they don’t have the space to store the tool if they did buy it.”

To prepare for opening the tool library, Shaw, Fritz, Fife and their team visited similar sites in the region, including the West Philly Tool Library and the Station North Tool Library in Baltimore.

They were inspired by the size and scope of both places, and they envision Lancaster’s library-of-things expanding over time.

They hope to continue to build the inventory through donations of items, and they plan to offer classes for people to learn new skills. Current classes include programs on stained glass, a seed exchange and a masonry class.

“The sky’s the limit on what we could offer here,” Fife said. “It’s really just finding the teachers who

Students of the Month Recognized

Elizabethtown Area

Middle School recognized its January Students of the Month, celebrating students who demonstrate strong character, leadership and personal growth.

Honored students included sixth-graders Carson Becker, Henry Brown, Cora Miller, Landon Risser, Victoria Vizcaino and Diana Wilterdink; seventh-graders

Isabella Barnes, Rylen Clugston, Colten Doster, Adalynn Esoldo, Molly

Rudy and Travis Smucker; and eighth-graders Reese Hamlin, Kaylee Hollinger, Bryce Ippolito, Joshua Kiesel, Jane Morehart and Rylee Yost.

Each month, teachers reflect on the students in their teams through the lens of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” identifying those who exemplify a particular habit or who have shown meaningful growth in that area.

For January, the focus

was on Habit Four - Think Win-Win,which emphasizes the belief that everyone can succeed and that there is enough success and opportunity to go around.

The Student of the Month recognition program is part of the school’s Leader in Me initiative, which focuses on developing leadership skills, strengthening positive relationships and encouraging students to take ownership of their choices throughout the school year.

are skilled in the subject and interested in teaching.”

Like Shaw and Fritz, Fife hopes the space will welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about skilled trades or borrowing a piece of equipment they need for a project.

“I see this as a community space,” he said. “People will be able to learn to do things they didn’t know how to do before. Sure, you can watch YouTube, but being in front of someone who has done this for 50 years, there’s no substitute for that.”

The Lancaster Workshop + Tool Library has a sliding scale membership. To learn more about the organization, visit www.lancaster workshop.com. To become a member, visit https:// lancworkshop.lend-engine -app.com.

township by Thursday, March 5th to be put on the pickup list.

Project,” explaining what God is calling us to do as we answer the challenges society is facing.

The idea for the conference came about as members of Reich’s E.C. Church were exploring Tackett’s Truth Project and Engagement Project studies and found they were encouraged and inspired by what they learned.

When Blank discovered that Tackett’s ministry sought churches willing to host a live conference, especially in locations it had not been before, he saw an opportunity to bring Tackett to Pennsylvania.

Women’s Group to Meet

Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, on Tuesday, March 3, from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

“We want to have an event like this so that we as believers can be equipped to and challenged to engage our world for Christ and so that we can learn how to defend and stand firm on the truth of God’s Word in our world today,” Blank explained. “We wanted to make this available to believers and churches in our area so that we all can learn how to better engage our culture and community for Christ.”

He said the timing of the program is especially relevant.

“On this our country’s 250th year, we want to rediscover our heritage and the foundation on which we were built,” he remarked. “This conference will aid in that endeavor.”

People who attend the conference can expect to receive engaging teaching from Tackett, Blank said.

“Dr. Tackett will show us from the Scripture what we are seeing play out in our culture today,”

he shared. “You will gain a deeper understanding of the primary battlegrounds in our culture from the family, to the church, work and government. Dr. Tackett will then lead us to gaze on upon the crown jewel of the nature of God, and we will be challenged to fulfill His real vision for His Church.”

He noted that Tackett is renowned for explaining biblical and historical truth in a dynamic and impactful manner, but in a way that everyone can understand.

“I would encourage you to attend because you will learn a lot and be challenged and encouraged in your faith,” he said, adding that Tackett uses stateof-the-art technology to engage audiences. “You will leave being challenged, refreshed, equipped and encouraged to share your faith with others more effectively and naturally.”

Blank emphasized that early registration for the conference is encouraged, because registration is limited to the first 125 couples or individuals who register. Day-of registration will be available as space allows.

To learn more and to register, visit www.deltackett .com/Live.

Rachel Gehman will speak on “The Word Against the Weeds.” She will show attendees how to use the Word of God to uproot weeds - certain influences, thoughts, or habits - that are growing in their garden of faith.

Gehman is a published nonfiction and fiction author. She is also a homeschool curriculum editor; a co-op elementary teacher; and an inspirational public speaker for ladies, youth, and author groups. She holds degrees in business and in biblical studies with a counseling concentration. After nearly two decades

of employment in administrative roles, Gehman currently enjoys being a homeschool mom and lives with her husband of 19 years and her two children in Elizabethtown.

During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

Flower Club to Meet

The Elizabethtown Flower Club will meet at noon on Monday, March 2, at The Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. The program will be “Creating Year-Round Interest with Native Plants” by Master Gardener Cynthia Trussell

from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners. Guests are welcome. There is a fee for lunch. Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon on Thursday, Feb. 26, by calling Barb Mowrer at 717-684-5331.

Church Plans Chili Cook-Off, Square Dance

Derry Presbyterian Church, 248 E. Derry Road, Hershey, will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off and Square Dance on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m.

The event will begin with a chili supper. Attendees should bring their favorite chili recipe or a dessert to share.

Informal judging will determine the cook-off winners in the chili and

dessert categories. From 6:30 to 8 p.m., attendees may participate in a variety of line and square dances, including kid-friendly options. There is no charge to attend, and people of all ages are welcome.

For more information about the church, call the church office at 717533-9667 or visit www .derrypres.org.

“Most of the vendors focus on fishing, hunting, wildlife and other outdoor activities,” Robbins said. “We also have lots of things for kids, including a presentation from Critter Connections. They bring live bugs and other things for kids to safely pick up and hold. Kids get a kick out of that. Big kids do, too.” Critter Connections will present a program at 1 p.m.

Tony Dranzo, known as The Addicted Angler, will offer “Fly Tying Demo for Local Trout” at 11 a.m.

“He’ll talk about fly fishing and show people how to tie their own flies,” Robbins said. “It’s a great program for anyone who is interested in learning how to do that.”

The DFCA will have a table, featuring tickets to win one of three prizes, including a custom-built fly

rod and reel.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit DFCA, an organization dedicated to the restoration, conservation and preservation of the Donegal Creek and its tributaries.

“We have a trout nursery that we maintain and run,” Robbins said. “We buy fingerlings - baby trout - and then feed them until they grow to adult trout, and then we stock the Donegal Creek a couple times a year. It’s expensive to buy the fish, the fish food and pay the electric bill to keep the water aerated for the fish.”

Proceeds also support stocking of trout for the DFCA’s annual Kids Fishing Derby, held on the grounds of Donegal Presbyterian Church.

“We’re just local folks trying to spread the word to let others know that the

GEARS Posts Activities

GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

Eat to Beat Diabetes! will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Wellness Grove, 222 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. The interactive cooking demonstration, taught by registered dietitian Nikita Grove, will show attendees how to prepare satisfying, bloodsugar-smart dishes that are designed to be both easy and delicious.

A Girls’ Volleyball Skills Clinic, for girls in grades five through eight, will

Taylor Named to Dean’s List

David Taylor of Elizabethtown was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Students who were ranked in the top 20% of undergraduates within their division for the semester were named to the dean’s list.

Donegal Creek and other area waters in Lancaster County are great resources for fishing,” Robbins said of the DFCA. “We especially want to encourage young folks who may not be familiar or who are not yet into fishing to come check us out and see what we’re all about.”

DFCA members meet once a month in Mount Joy. For more information on the group, search for “Donegal Fish & Conservation Association” on Facebook.

As for the outdoor show, Robbins hopes people will come out for a breath of spring air in the midst of winter.

“It’s free admission, and it’s a great day for the outdoorsy-type person to have fun,” he said. “It really gets you in the mood for all the things you can do once the winter is over.”

be held on Wednesdays, March 11 to April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown. Coaches will teach the fundamentals of volleyball using skill-specific drills as well as games. This is an instructional-only program that focuses on player development.

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JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/27/26).Call 1-844-826-2535

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OLDER CARS WANTED: Like new with low miles Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

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All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis.

*NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only, not who you wish to occupy it.

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CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

Blood Drive

1225 West Main Street, Mount Joy 17552 Register inside at the Registration Table & Donate in the Bloodmobile

Saturday, March 7th • 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Everyone will receive:

• 2 FREE admission vouchers to a Harrisburg Comedy Zone Show

• Papa John’s buy one Large Pizza get one FREE certificate

• Certificate for a FREE appetizer from Texas Roadhouse

• $5 J.B. Hostetter gift certificate

• Penn Cinema Movie Pass

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• go to 717GiveBlood.org

• call 1-800-771-0059

• scan the QR Code

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BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. John Lynch, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

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CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.com

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.

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300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net

GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585

THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.org

WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533