CV students celebrate achievements
BY JEFF FALKIt’s one of the few things that everyone makes time for. It’s one of the few events that no one wants to miss. It’s one of the few gatherings that everyone shows up for.
That’s because commencement is one of the most important moments in a young person’s life.
Conestoga Valley High School recently provided members of its Class of 2024 with their own very special moment. It was a moment that won’t soon be forgotten, a moment that will be cherished for a long time.
The Conestoga Valley School District celebrated its 66th annual commencement on June 4 at 7 p.m. at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster. A total of 298 seniors received their diplomas in the two-hour ceremony.
“This was one of the most important events they experienced so far,” said principal Matt Fox. “They got to celebrate with family and classmates. They enjoyed success individually and as a class. It was a great night overall. Everything went off without a hitch. The parents were happy, and the students were happy.”
On the day before commencement, students, dressed in their caps and gowns, were afforded an opportunity to visit the elementary schools where their CV educational journeys began.
“Academically, the students learned that they can think for themselves,” said Fox. “They learned what they are interested in. They gained skills to be used in whatever fields they’re going into, and they learned skills to be productive members of society.”
“They are a very close class,”
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Bible2School offers at-home resources
BY CATHY MOLITORISBible2School has a mission to introduce elementary school students to Jesus through programs held off-site during the school day. When summer rolls around, the program continues to support families looking for Christian-focused curricula and resources. The organization offers a podcast, a blog and a variety of at-home resources.
“We are going on three years of doing a weekly podcast,” said Megan Risser, director of
marketing and advancement officer for Bible2School. “It’s released on Tuesdays, and each week we chat with a different guest regarding a variety of topics, but they are all ways of sharing God’s Word with kids.”
Topics on the “You CAN Tell the Children” podcast have ranged from praying for your child’s future spouse to establishing family devotion time.
“Each episode is under a half hour, and we don’t do ads,” Risser explained. “In the middle of each episode, we take a short break,
See Bible2School pg 6
French toast fuels aviation curiosity
BY JEFF FALKSure, it’s hearty. Sure, it’s delicious. Sure, it’s a great way to start a day.
But for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), it’s a vehicle, a means to an end, a propellor to take flight.
EAA Chapter 540, which is hangared at Smoketown Airport, is hosting another one of its popular breakfasts. Not only are the breakfasts fundraisers, but they’re also the association’s only money makers,
which make them vitally important to the organization’s cause.
“We want people to come join us for breakfast,” said Doug McGinnis, president of EAA Chapter 540. “The breakfast is primarily a fundraiser, but it could also be seen as a way to get the community aware of our activities. We want people to be aware of who we are. A lot of people are interested in aviation but aren’t aware of our chapter. We also engage our youth to become part of our program.”
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Rotary Club posts Wheels & Wings Festival and 5K
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The Rotary Club of Lancaster will hold its seventh annual Wheels & Wings Festival and 5K on Saturday, June 22, rain or shine at the Lancaster Airport, located on Airport Road in Lititz. The event is the Rotary Club of Lancaster’s main annual fundraiser, and proceeds will benefit the Summer Youth Experience grants.
Funded in partnership with the United Way of Lancaster, Wheels & Wings supports nonprofits that serve more than 2,600 city youths ages 5 to 16. The four programs that will benefit this year are Scaling Walls a Note at a Time (SWAN) music programs, Advantage Lancaster mentoring programs, Brightside Opportunity STEM programs, and The Mix Summer STEM and Ecology Camp. Representatives for each of these programs will be on-site at Wheels & Wings and will select a People’s Choice award winner in the car show.
offering a self-guided cruise designed by Michael Rowen of Michael’s Motor Cars.
The “everything on wheels” car show, open to cars, motorcycles, and trucks, and sponsored by Boyd Wilson, will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trophies will be awarded, as well as numerous door prizes.
Due to runway construction, there will not be a fly-in this year, but there will still be helicopter rides and, new to the festival, tethered hot air balloon rides. Abella Aviation will provide the helicopter rides, and Susquehanna Valley Balloon Company will provide the hot air balloon rides; these activities will have a fee. All rides will be purchased day-of and are subject to the weather.
A special feature will be a Huey helicopter from the Vietnam War, presented by and for veterans of that
The event will begin with the 5K race, sponsored by Penn State Health, at 7:30 a.m. rain or shine. The lightly traveled race route is entirely on the roads of the 5K host sponsor, Brethren Village. Medals will be awarded for the top three male and female finishers in six age categories with registered participants receiving a race T-shirt.
A Pre-Show Coffee Cruise will depart at 7:30 a.m.,
conflict. Liberty Warbirds will provide a free static display of a Huey 823.
The Wheels & Wings Festival will also feature food trucks, Big Dog Craft Brewing, music by Baker Event Company, and giveaway drawings.
For kids, there will be an inflatable bounce house and slide, as well as a Toucha-Truck. Children may sit in and play on Skippy, the airport’s static plane.
The event is free, and no registration is required for spectators. There is a fee for on-site parking.
To register for the 5K, car show, or cruise, search for “Rotary Club of Lancaster Wheels and Wings Festival & 5K” at www.event brite.com.
For more information on the Summer Youth Experience and other Rotary Club of Lancaster programs, visit www.lancasterrotary .org or www.facebook.com/ lancasterrotary.
EAA Chapter 540’s Amish-style French toast all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served on Saturday, June 22, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Smoketown Airport, 311 Airport Drive, Smoketown. Including the scrumptious headliner, the breakfast will also feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, orange juice and coffee.
“We don’t have a huge budget,” said McGinnis. “We probably need $3,000 or $4,000 a year to stay afloat. All the funds are used for chapter operations, things like hangar rental, buying parts for the restoration project, our scholarship work. We’d like to get into additional projects.”
Typically, 150 to 200 people show up for the breakfasts, a total which could realize about $1,800 for EAA Chapter 540.
“Our mission is for likeminded people to learn about aviation, how to build airplanes and aviation safety,” said McGinnis, who’s been a licensed pilot for two years. “It’s to bring aviation enthusiasts together and to enjoy aviation activities. You
don’t have to be a pilot to join, but we do have pilots in the organization.”
Based in Oshkosh, Wis., EAA is a national organization whose mission is to promote aviation, airplanes and everything flight related.
The Smoketown chapter consists of 50 members.
“We come from all walks of life, doctors, blue-collar workers, retired people, young people,” said McGinnis. “The common thread is a passion for aviation. It’s a pretty broad cross-section brought together by our interest and a desire to learn. We want to learn from what other people have done. We want to be a community.”
In addition to its fundraising efforts and scholarship work, EAA sponsors a Young Eagles program designed to get youths interested in aviation. It is also currently working on the complete restoration of a 1947 Aeronca Chief four-seater plane.
“Building an airplane is a massive undertaking,” said McGinnis. “It was donated by a member, and we disas-
sembled it to the bare bones. We’re now putting it back together. We’ve been working on it for about a year and a half, and we probably have another year to complete it.”
The Smoketown chapter of EAA has been in existence for about 10 years now.
“When a plane is taking off down the runway, we all go look at it,” said McGinnis of the EAA membership. “There’s something about an airplane taking flight and leaving the ground. What you see when you’re flying is just amazing. You’re separated from the ground.”
For additional information about the Smoketown chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, go to https://chapters.eaa.org/ eaa540. scan this code for more local news townlively.com
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Cloister posts extended hours
The Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will have extended evening hours on the fourth Thursday of each month throughout the summer. On June 27, July 25, and Aug. 22, the Cloister will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Guided tours featuring the Saron (Sisters’ House) and Saal (Meetinghouse) will be offered during the extended evening hours at 4, 5, 6, and 7 p.m.
Regular admission rates apply. For more information, visit www.ephrata cloister.org.
CV graduation
Fox continued. “They really cheer for each other, and they want success for each other.”
The commencement activities began when the seniors gathered in Calvary Church’s fellowship hall and received words of advice from members of the administration. At precisely 7:03 p.m., the students lined up and processed in front of family, friends and faculty members to their seats near the front of the church’s large stage.
to speeches from graduating senior Isabella Torres, class president Nathan Showbaker, school board president Idette Groff and superintendent Daniel Hartman. After the reading of names and the awarding of diplomas, caps could be seen flying into the air.
“Commencement gives recognition to some students who don’t normally get it,” said Fox, who presided over his first commencement at CV.
Giant announces Healing the Planet grant program
The Giant Company in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful recently announced the return of its Healing the Planet grant program. This year, $100,000 will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations for tree
plantings across Giant’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include tree planting and direct costs relating to tree planting.
The 2024 Healing the Planet grant program will accept applications through Monday, July 1, at www.keeppabeautiful. org. Eligible expenses include trees native to Pennsylvania, equipment, tree signage, tools, and supplies. Preference will be given to applications that aim to plant the highest number of trees. Awardees will be announced in August.
This is the fourth year that the Giant Company has partnered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to offer Healing the Planet grants. In the past three years, more than $1.1 million has been awarded to 110 recipients for projects that connected people and families to green spaces, improved or helped to protect local waterways and water resources, and supported projects that addressed food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful has supported community improvement initiatives and encouraged community leadership, responsibility, and respect for the environment since
The seniors and their support staff watched a slideshow of photographs submitted by the seniors’ families before student award winners were recognized for achievements in athletics, academics and the fine arts and at the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center. The school recognized valedictorian Maya Harner, who will be attending Villanova University, and salutatorian Lincoln Dillman, who will be attending the University of Richmond. The gathering was treated
“It’s a unique and special ceremony. It’s just as much a community event as a scholastic event. Everyone comes together to celebrate the students and their accomplishments.”
Members of CV’s Class of 2024 will be going on to 70 different institutions of higher learning.
“I think these students always had goals in mind, and it takes a village to get to those goals,” said Fox. “Along the way, if there are blips and bumps, we can come together to get everyone across that finish line.”
A Historic Amish Bus Tour planned for Tuesday, July 9, for Fairmount residents, has been opened to the community. The bus will leave at 9 a.m. from the Crest View entrance; Crest View is located on the Farm Crest campus, 1100 Farm Crest Drive, Ephrata. The expected return time is 3 p.m.
The tour, led by Elam Stoltzfus, will include a visit to the Stoltzfus House in Wyomissing, in addition to other sites among the
Fairmount opens bus tour to the public Bringing
BY ANN MEAD ASHfirst Amish settlements in North America. Walking will be minimal in order to accommodate persons with disabilities.
In addition to the tour, the cost includes bus fare and a catered cold lunch served by an Amish stand holder at Wyomissing Market. For a separate fee, participants may obtain a booklet providing information about the places visited.
To make reservations and pay by Friday, June 21, call 717-354-1893.
On May 19, Ephrata High School (EHS) students who had taken part in the EHS Theatre program journeyed to Hershey to learn whether the productions they had participated in would win awards in one of four categories. EHS Theatre director Reji Woods chose to enter both the fall 2023 play“Radium Girls” - and the spring musical - “Mamma Mia!” - in the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards (HTAA). The awards have been presented annually since 2008, with the goal
Is 150 years a long time? In human terms, yes. In God’s realm, well, maybe not so much.
But either way it’s reason to celebrate.
Oregon Community United Methodist Church (OCUMC) is acknowledging, honoring and celebrating its 150th anniversary. Exactly 15 decades of praying, enhancing lives and saving souls.
“This is a church that always made sure people had food on their tables and welcomed back veterans who served their country,” said Jason Perkowski, OCUMC’s pastor for the last eight years. “We make space for people of all backgrounds. We’re a church that serves today in a modern context. One hundred and fifty years represents all of that, and we’re still growing, adapting and learning while holding onto the things that matter.”
In honor of its milestone, OCUMC is throwing a wingding of a party, and you’re invited to attend free of charge.
All of it will go down on Saturday, June 22, from 2 to 6 p.m. on the grounds of OCUMC’s quaint chapel at 1214 Creek Road, Lititz. After all the fun, games and fellowship, OCUMC will conduct an inside worship service at 6 p.m., followed by a dessert reception in its fellowship hall.
“Our church is vibrant and alive, and our congregation loves God, loves each other and loves their neighbors,” said Perkowski. “They are prepared for their ministry for decades ahead. Everyone is welcome to come and be part of the story. We want people to come as they are. Everyone is welcome to come and be loved. There are so many people in Lancaster County who are looking for a place to belong.”
The 150th celebration of OCUMC will feature live music, food, drinks, yard games like cornhole and washers, giveaways and a bounce house. Between 200 and 300 people are expected to attend.
“Our dream is that that day people are going to
come and spend time meeting their neighbors,” said Perkowski. “I’m hoping people are going to be laughing and telling stories. I’m hoping there will be the noise of games and children and memories. In the sanctuary during the service, hopefully there will be sounds of singing and celebrating that God is good.”
“Too often we get focused on day-to-day struggles,” he continued. “There is a lot of good, a lot of joy, a lot of blessings. We, as humans, need to take time to celebrate those gifts. God continues to meet our needs and bring joy to our lives.”
In 1874, the modest church was built as a place of worship for the residents of the village of Oregon.
Over the last century and a half, Manheim Township has grown up around it.
Some 14 years after its founding, OCUMC became affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Today, OCUMC includes a congregation of 50 worshipers, a weekly Sunday service, adult Bible study and a youth ministry.
“If you think about 150 years ... that’s five generations of people being raised in that church,” said Perkowski. “There’s life in this space. The congregation is made up of good, salt-ofthe-earth people who are welcoming. That’s been the story of Oregon Community Church. People feel loved and accepted. That’s the heartbeat of this church.”
For additional information about Oregon Com
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1990. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., has more than 30 years of experience in organizing volunteer-driven community improvement events. Visit the aforementioned website for more information on programs or to find local events.
Other ways that Giant works to heal the planet include zero-waste initiatives, offsetting emissions, reducing food waste, and producing green energy and plastic reduction efforts. To learn more, visit www .giantfoodstores.com/ pages/our-purpose.
Bible2School
and we answer a question from a Bible2School kid.”
These prerecorded questions could include inquiries such as “How do I get to heaven?” or “If God created everything, who created God?” she said.
Once a month, Bible2School updates its blog with topics similar to the ones covered in the podcast. “Some people prefer to read, some prefer to listen, so we’re looking at different types of ways to get our resources out to people,” Risser said. “We want to offer practical, useful topics.”
Bible2School at-home resources include a mix of materials created in house as well as links to partner organizations that share a similar mission.
“We want to provide free resources that can make learning about the Bible easy at home,” Risser said, noting that resources include crafts, skits and science experiments. “We provide all of the instructions for the activity, and most include a guided conversation. We want to give parents exactly what they need to connect the dots for their kids.”
Most of the at-home resources are geared toward elementary school-age children, since
Bible2School teaches children through school-year and athome programs.
Bible2School provides school-year programming to students in second, third and fourth grades. However, Risser noted, much of it could be tweaked to serve middle school students as well.
One of the newest resources from Bible2School is a 22-page guide called “God Was Not Taken Out of Public Schools.”
“This is a downloadable tool to educate parents and caretakers on ways their child can confidently live out their faith in public school,” Risser explained. “A lot of parents don’t understand what their kid can do in a public school setting when it comes to their faith, and we’re on a mission to teach people. People feel like they need to leave their faith at the door, and that’s not the case.”
Bible2School began 45 years ago in Manheim Central School District. The program has grown to more than 100 classes at 45 schools throughout Lancaster County, and the organization has expanded to include programs in Idaho and Tennessee, as well.
“We want to create a program in every state, but we also know that our roots are here in Lancaster. There’s still a significant number of people who have not heard of us or don’t know about our program,” Risser said. “There are kids who are our neighbors who have never heard of Jesus, and we are working to change that.”
For more information on Bible2School and all of its resources, visit www .bible2school.com.
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of recognizing outstanding high school performances by individual students and entire casts.
EHS students were nominated in several categories including Outstanding Musical for “Mamma Mia!” School representatives took home three awards. Madalyn Sandell won in the Best Feature Performance category for her dual role as Irene and Harriet in “Radium Girls,” and Carlos Kohls won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Harry in “Mamma Mia!” The entire cast of “Mamma Mia!” won Best Dance Number in a Musical for their performance of “Voulez-Vous.”
In addition, two students - Darian Rodriguez and Susannah Schelling - were selected to take part in the opening number of the HTAA awards show.
“It was an exciting night,” said Woods, who noted that this is EHS Theatre’s second year to participate in HTAA. In 2023, Kohls was nominated in the same category for his role as Lord Pinkleton in “Cinderella.”
The EHS accompanying musicians were nominated for Best Student Orchestra in 2023, and the cast of “Cinderella” received an honorable mention for their dance efforts in “The Prince Is Giving a Ball.” Woods explained that HTAA sends five adjudicators to productions at participating high schools to judge presentations in the selected categories.
Rising EHS junior Ali Heisey played Sophie in “Mamma Mia!” She said that when the school’s name was called for best musical
BIA announces Parade of Homes
number, members of the cast jumped up with joy. “It was a dream that we set (for ourselves) and accomplished all together,” she said. “I’m so proud of the cast. The show truly made this feel like it was one big family.”
Woods said the cast of “Mamma Mia” began practicing in December of 2023. “For me, (the best part about winning) was seeing the culmination of all the work the kids put into it come together in an amazing way,” said Woods. “It was incredible being there after all those stressful (rehearsal) days when they thought they wouldn’t be able to do it. Not only did they do it and do it awesomely, but they were honored.”
Heisey agreed, noting, “It wouldn’t have been possible (to win) without the energy and love that was put into that show.”
Woods concluded with the words, “I am just super proud of the kids and how hard they worked and how well they presented themselves on stage.”
The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County (BIA) has announced the annual virtual and in-person Parade of Homes. The event opened on June 15 and will continue on Wednesday, June 19, through Sunday, June 23. Tour hours are weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and weekends from noon to 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Fulton Bank and UGI Utilities and presented by BIA, the Lancaster/Lebanon Parade of Homes is a free public event that opens new homes for in-person and virtual tours. This year’s parade features 22 single-family homes, duplexes and remodeling projects from 13 different builders, ranging in price from $499,999 to over $1 million. Participants may visit 19 of the 22 homes in person and/or all the homes virtually utilizing 3D technology, providing a room-by-room view of each home’s innovative designs and details.
Detailed information on all of the home entries is available at www .lancasterparadeof homes.com.
The ParadeSmart app is an additional feature that provides home details, directions and customizable routes. After downloading the
app from their app store, users should select the BIA Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes Guidebooks with the same information is available at the BIA office, 204 Butler Ave., Lancaster, and copies of the book were mailed to more than 100,000 Lancaster and Lebanon County households.
The 2024 Parade of Homes showcases more than $17 million in new home construction and remodeling in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, incorporating the latest in design, decorating and trends, including smart home technology. This year’s featured trends include a first-floor owner’s suite, flexible living space, neighborhood amenities, smart features and a 55 and up community. Each trend is assigned an icon with the home’s listing in the guidebook and website to help people find the features they are looking for.
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Bird club sets field trip
The Lancaster County Bird Club (LCBC) will offer a field trip exploring Lancaster Conservancy’s Ferncliff Preserve and nearby Bald Eagle Road in Drumore on Sunday, June 23, at 7 a.m. The trip is open to the public free of charge. Participants must register by 6 p.m. on Satur-
Fulton Bank donates to YMCA of the Roses
Fulton Bank, a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation, recently presented a $10,000 donation to the YMCA of the Roses. The donation was made as part of the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.
The donation aligns with Fulton Bank’s Fulton Forward initiative, which focuses on building vibrant communities with programs, products
and services focused on four key areas: affordable housing and home ownership, job training and workforce development, financial education and economic empowerment, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Organizations seeking funding from Fulton Bank can visit www.Fulton Bank.com/FultonForward for more information, including gift criteria.
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Grave Concern sets meeting
Grave Concern will hold a quarterly meeting with a program on Wednesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place at Mennonite Life, 2215 Millstream Road, Lancaster.
Researcher and genealogist James C. Landis will discuss the cemeteries
of Marietta and western Lancaster County in a presentation titled “Marietta RIP - Resting in Pieces.” The meeting is free and open to the public. Grave Concern is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the history, preservation, and restoration of historical burial places.
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BY ANN MEAD ASHRay Harnish has been overseeing the Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR) summer car cruise for about 20 years now. “We got close to 200 cars some years,” recalled Harnish, who noted that this year’s show will be held in the evening rather than the afternoon.
The 21st annual event will close Main Street from Kinzer Avenue to Brimmer Avenue, beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29. The cruise is open to cars, motorcycles, tractors, and more. There is no preregistration to participate, as registration will only be available on the day of the cruise. Cars will be parked in the area starting at 4 p.m.
awards in categories such as firefighters’ choice and chief’s choice.
Musical entertainment at the cruise will be provided by The Nomads. The band will play from 4 to 8 p.m., when the car show ends.
Food trucks located on-site will include Hen House Grilling, which will offer grilled meats and Lickity Split offering ice cream treats for purchase. In addition, the GSFR kitchen will be open with food items for sale.
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AUCTIONEER NOTE: This is a special property. Rare opportunity to purchase a large tract of land with gentle southern exposure. Property has approx. 12-acres tillable; 15-acres wooded; 4-acres pasture. Wonderful view of surrounding area, situated beside power company offers seclusion & quiet neighbors. Ideal for produce farming, possible greenhouse, horse farm, home base for a construction company. Taxes approx. $3,358 in Clean/Green. OPEN HOUSE DATES: Saturdays, July 6 & 13, from 1-3 PM. Call/Text Auctioneer 717-587-8906. Please visit our website www.martinandrutt.com
The first 50 participants who register vehicles will receive free T-shirts, and the first 100 registrants will receive free dash plaques. Participants will also have opportunities to win door prizes donated by local businesses, including a grand prize of $500 discount off the purchase of a new car or truck from a local dealership or $250 in cash. During the car show, local firefighters will select vehicles to receive
Funds raised by the event will benefit GSFR, an all-volunteer firefighting and rescue force serving the greater New Holland area. Harnish pointed out theat GSFR is in the process of planning a new building along Route 322 in Blue Ball. GSFR is also ready to welcome more volunteers. Those who are interested in volunteering may come to the cruise and talk to a GSFR member.
In the case of rain, the cruise will not be held. Readers who have questions about the car cruise may call 717-940-8672. More information about the event may be found by searching for “Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR39)” on Facebook.
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REAL ESTATE
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
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.
For Rent
CLEAN 2BR HOMES FOR RENT; Rothsville, Strasburg, Paradise. No pets. Call for details 717-768-8427.
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BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors Ron & Mary Buch; Sundays at 10am. Contemporary worship & messages of freedom, healing, deliverance and discipleship. Children’s ministry includes nursery through Sr. High. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 7-8pm; Check our web site for scheduled home bible studies.; JA Jesus based recovery meeting Saturday 7-8:30p. Men and Women groups meet monthly. Family Fun Night bi-monthly 6:30-9:00, Jr. and Sr. High youth group meets alternating months. Local and International outreaches. Web site: www.breakoutministries.org or Call for details. 2400 Anita Court, Leola, PA 17540. Ph.: (717)656-8366
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 758 Spruce Rd., New Holland 717-354-8428. “Building Community with Christ, to Impact a World without Christ” Pastor: Dr. Doug Bozung. Please go to cfcnewholland.org/visit for information concerning worship services, adult ministries, youth & children’s ministries.
HABECKER MENNONITE CHURCH: A growing intercultural church that loves God, its neighbors and the world. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10 am. Located at 451 Habecker Church Rd., Lancaster, PA. Active youth group. All are Welcome! Website: habeckerchurch.com
LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH (AG): Located at 105 Earland Dr., New Holland, invites you to join us for a time of contemporary worship and biblical preaching at our 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 services on Sunday morning and 7:00 service on Wednesday evening. Childcare for birth through 5th grade available during 2nd and 3rd Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening service. Lead Pastor: Stephen Ritchey. For more information on our services and programs, visit Lighthouseag.com
MT. EDEN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH: 1241 May Post Office Rd., Quarryville, (5 mi. South of Strasburg, 3 mi. North of 372). Rev. Margaret Rohnacher, Pastor. Sunday worship service 9:30 am. Limited handicap accessibility. 717-786-7565 mtedenlutheranchurch@gmail.com
OUR LADY OF LOURDES Catholic Church: 150 Water Street, New Holland, PA 17557 Father Steven Fauser, Pastor. Visit us online at www.ourladyoflourdesnh.com Sunday 8am & 10:30am. Saturday 5pm. Weekday Mass: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9am.
SALEM EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCH, HELLERS (founded 1725), 2555 Horseshoe Rd. Lancaster. 717656-9249. Sunday Worship held 9:25 am Holy Communion 1st Sun. of month. Adult Sunday School at 10:45 am. Handicap Accessible. Pastor: Bruce Tully. E-mail: info@salemhellers.com; Website: www.salemhellers.com
ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Reconciling in Christ (Open & Affirming Congregation). Located at 700 Pleasure Rd.Lancaster. Robin Fero, Pastor. In-person worship: Sat. 5 pm & Sun. 10 am. Online Worship at www.stmatthewelc.com For more info, call (717) 394-9607, or visit our web site.
ST. STEPHEN REFORMED CHURCH (Presbyterian Church In America): “A Beacon on the Hill.” The Word of God is central to our worship. Sunday worship at 8:15 and 10:30am with Kingdom’s kids and nursery provided for the 10:30 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:30am. Choir sings the last Sunday of each month. Youth group on Sundays at 6:00 pm for grades 6th-12th. Lead Pastor: Rev. Dr. Andrew DiNardo. 249 East Main Street, New Holland. 717-354-7871. http://ststephenpca.org
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