Stitching history and genealogy together
BY CAT SHANNON
When you’re passionate about a hobby, it’s easy to spend hours and hours pursuing it. Deb Gepfer and Susan Heydt certainly know something about that. The women will offer a story based on their own experience when they present “Don’t Go Down the Rabbit Hole: Researching an Antique Sampler.” The program will be held on Thursday, April 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the East Donegal Township Municipal Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Maytown.
while sharing the family history of Ann Frances Breneman,” she stated. “We found some very interesting history in her family tree! Neither one of us is a genealogical expert, but we both find the research addicting.”
Gepfer and Heydt are both longtime fans of textile arts. Gepfer, who is the secretary of the Maytown Historical Society, is a retired preschool director and teacher.
“Neither one of us is a genealogical expert, but we both find the research addicting.”
Although they bill their presentation as a sort of cautionary tale, both women are proud of the outcome of their research, eager to share their story and ready to encourage others to consider their own research.
As Gepfer explained, the program will focus on the pair’s acquisition of an antique sampler - a small piece of cross-stitch - created by Maytown resident Ann Frances Breneman in 1855.
“We’ll explain how to research someone’s family history, and we’ll share the tools we used. We’ll provide tips for researching genealogy
Heydt, a retired Donegal High School teacher, is the co-owner of needlework design studio The Old Man and the Bea with her husband, Bruce.
The women met while serving on a committee to build a community playground.
“We originally connected through our love of quilts and cross-stitch,” Gepfer stated.
“That connection deepened and broadened when we joined the Delaware Valley Historic Sampler Guild.”
For their April presentation, the women will split responsibilities of the program. “I’ve written the presentation for this meeting because of my Maytown connections, and Susan will be interjecting throughout. She has
Inviting people to a presentation about a needlework sampler and genealogy are
a wealth of knowledge,” Gepfer said, noting that a version of the program will also be presented to their guild in June via Zoom.
“The second presentation will be geared more to samplers than this program, which is geared toward Maytown history.”
When she says she finds
research addicting, Gepfer is not kidding. She spent hours learning all she could about Breneman and the sampler, which she acquired via a needlework auction a few years ago.
“The title of our presentation … is derived from how easy it is to get lost in all of the family
BY CAT SHANNON
In March, Mount Joy Borough Authority officials, project partners and members of the community gathered to break ground on the new Mount Joy Borough Municipal Complex. The project, located at 300 Orchard Road, will address accessibility and space issues facing the current facility at 21 E. Main St.
“The existing building, which houses the borough office, Authority staff and police department, is outdated, undersized and not ADA compliant,” explained Mark Pugliese, borough manager. “The new facility will be fully accessible and include modern meeting spaces for public gatherings and council sessions.”
The council chambers at the new site will also double as an emergency operations command center, enhancing the borough’s emergency response capabilities.
“The project aims to create a more efficient, accessible and secure environment for municipal operations while strengthening community engagement and resilience,” Pugliese stated. The new complex is set to open in March 2026, and the process of developing the site
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Deb Gepfer (left) and Susan Heydt.
8:00 am - “Sonrise” Breakfast Donations will be sent to Blessings of Hope.
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Aggressive-driving enforcement initiative posted
Fifty-three local law enforcement agencies in Lancaster, Adams, Perry, and York counties are joining Pennsylvania State Police and approximately 300 municipal agencies statewide to conduct a targeted aggressive-driving enforcement wave that began March 17 and will run through Sunday, April 27.
The goal of targeted enforcement is to reduce
the number of aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on roadways throughout the state. Any aggressive driver stopped by police will receive a ticket.
The enforcement wave will focus on distracted driving, speeding, and work zone awareness. Motorists exhibiting other unsafe behaviors, such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or other
aggressive actions, will also be cited.
The enforcement is part of Pennsylvania’s Highway Safety Program and is funded by part of PennDOT’s investment of federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
For more information on aggressive driving, visit www.penndot.pa.gov/ safety.
LCM Subaru soccer team wins championships
The O40 men’s LCM Subaru team was the champion for both the Winter 1 and Winter 2 seasons in the O30 men’s soccer league at Spooky Nook LANCO. The team finished each season with the same record of 7-0-1; the scores of the final games were 2-1 for the Winter 1 session and 4-1 for the Winter 2 session. The team members are (front, from left) David Barzola, Dave Wilson, Pete Villarta, Tim Shenk, (back) Jon Cline, Norm Klehr, Dan Lefever, Austin Steffy, Mike Coy, Mike Keim, Jose Cruz, Adam Clay, and (not pictured) Gustavo Ruiz.
Historical society sets program
The Mount Joy Area Historical Society will host a contingent from the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster as the guest speakers at the historical society’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at the Cemetery Road Schoolhouse, 120 Fairview St., Mount Joy.
The program will be “The Patriot Daughters’ Story.” During the Civil War, numerous societiesoften referred to as ladies’ aid societies - were formed in the North and South by women wishing to support the troops and contribute to the war effort. Ten days after the firing on Fort Sumter, Lancaster women met to organize the Patriot Daughters of Lancaster. The initial purpose of the organization was to raise funds and provide food and supplies for soldiers in local companies of Pennsylvania regiments. The ladies’ aid societies
in smaller towns in the county coordinated their efforts to knit socks, sew needed articles of clothing, and collect supplies for hospitals. Lancaster men then accompanied wagons and train cars loaded with provisions to sites of major battles. The upcoming slideshow presentation will feature re-enactors in period dress reading from eyewitness accounts, letters, and newspaper articles.
Refreshments and tours of the museum will follow the program. The meeting is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.
The historical society building is open every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., offering opportunities to view the displays of Mount Joy memorabilia.
For more information about the historical society, visit www.mountjoy history.com.
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Richardson announces retirement from YMCA
The YMCA of the Roses has announced that after 31 years of service, Larry Richardson, CEO and president, will retire on Thursday, July 31. Richardson first joined the organization in October 1994, when it was still known as the YMCA of York and York County, and he has since played a pivotal role in shaping its growth, impact, and mission.
Throughout his tenure, Richardson worked closely with the board, donors, stakeholders, members, and staff members to expand the organization’s reach and deepen its community impact. His leadership was instrumental in the development and expansion of the W. Dale Brougher Foundation YMCA in Shrewsbury and the opening of the Graham Aquatic Center, an aquatic center and recreation pool. Under his guidance, the York campus, Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA, grew to include a community park and a state-ofthe-art tech center to help increase access to education and recreation.
Passionate about invest-
ing in the next generation, Richardson played a key role in bringing youth programs to the YMCA of the Roses. Programs such as Temple Guard and Young Thinkers of York continue to provide young people with mentorship, leadership development, and the skills to create meaningful change in their communities.
Under Richardson’s leadership, the Y strengthened the relationship between York and Lancaster counties, fostering collaboration and expanding services across the region. Richardson played a key role in guiding the organization through its merger with Lancaster Family YMCA, which led to the formation of the YMCA of the Roses. This merger expanded the Y’s reach, allowing the organization to enhance the programs and resources available to those in need.
Through his leadership, Richardson played a key role in fostering relationships with donors and strengthening the Roses Society. His commitment to stewardship has helped inspire individ-
uals to consider legacy gifts to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the Y’s mission.
Throughout his career, Richardson was committed to addressing housing insecurity and homelessness in the region. He helped implement the Y Community Development Corporation (YCDC) to provide affordable housing in York, expanded the Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA to include more than 100 rooms for homeless men, and played a key role in advocating for the Y to operate a low-barrier homeless shelter in Lancaster. His leadership ensured that these initiatives provided support and resources to those in need.
Richardson also championed the construction plan of a new branch in Spring Grove, set to open later this year.
To ensure a smooth transition, the board of directors has established a transition committee to guide the organization through its next chapter.
To learn more about the YMCA of the Roses, visit www.rosesymca.org.
Postcard club sets meeting
The Lancaster County Postcard Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 21, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Sue Hostetter will present “Mount Gretna: A History in Postcards.” The postcard competition will be “Easter Peeps.”
The meeting is open to the public. For more details, call 717-413-6882.
Information about the club is available by searching for “Lancaster County Postcard Club” on Facebook.
Larry Richardson
Spring Wedding Showcase planned
Grandview Vineyard, 1489 Grandview Road, Mount Joy, will host a Spring Wedding Showcase on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 5 p.m. The event aims to showcase the site’s wedding venue, which includes an outdoor ceremony location, The Cove, and an indoor reception space, The Pavilion.
Attendees will also be able to meet more than 20 local vendors ranging from décor, florals, photography and music to photo booths and more.
The ticket price includes a beverage from Grandview’s winery, local craft beer or a cocktail.
Light food and drinks will be available by Festive Board Catering, Lancaster Cupcake, Hitch Coffee and Kelsa’s Sweet Box.
For tickets or more information, visit www .grandviewwines.com. A link to order tickets is also available at www.facebook .com/GrandviewVineyard/ events by choosing “Spring Wedding Showcase.”
Chamber to offer scholarships
Each year, the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce awards $4,500 in scholarships to support local students in their educational pursuits. Applications are now being accepted for two scholarship opportunities available to Mount Joy students, students of Chamber members, or Chamber members furthering their education. Chamber members and their students may reside outside of Mount Joy.
The first opportunity is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior to encourage and support future workforce leaders in the community. The second opportunity is the $1,000 Dorothy Metzler Memorial Scholarship, which honors Dorothy Metzler’s legacy of nonprofit support in Mount Joy. This scholarship emphasizes volunteerism and is open to individuals of any age pursuing higher
education.
Applications for the scholarships can be found at www. mountjoychamber.com or in the guidance office at Donegal High School, 1025 Koser Road, Mount Joy. Completed applications and supplemental materials must be submitted to the Chamber by Monday, May 5.
In addition to these scholarships, the Chamber awards a $1,000 Business Education Scholarship to the senior at Donegal High School who ranks first scholastically in the business education course and plans to continue his or her education. A $500 Joseph Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and interest in social studies. This recipient is chosen by the Donegal School District. The Chamber also provides two $500 scholarships to students at The Janus School. These recipients are selected by The Janus School, and this year’s winners are Anavah Viselli and Aiden Grossman.
MOUNT JOY BOROUGH
WHITE GOODS AND TIRES WILL BE COLLECTED THE WEEK OF April 28, 29, & 30 (Mon., Tues., & Wed.) ON YOUR REGULAR ASSIGNED COLLECTION DAY
• WHITE GOODS $12 - Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Air Conditioners, Dishwashers, Freezers, Hot Water Heaters, Dehumidifiers, Furnaces, Microwaves, Treadmills, etc.
• TIRES $5 - May be on or off the rim.
Residents are asked to place these items at their regular trash collection site on the evening before pickup. A special tag must be placed on each item for disposal. Tags may be purchased at the Borough Office, Monday-Friday 7AM to 4PM, or at the Milanof-Schock Library, 1184 Anderson Ferry Road, during their hours of operation. Tags MUST be purchased no later than 2PM the day before your collection.
YOU MUST HAVE A TAG ON YOUR ITEM IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE COLLECTED!
These scholarships reflect the Mount Joy Chamber’s ongoing commitment to investing in the future of the community.
The Chamber’s Scholarship Committee includes Galen Dise, Denise Snyder-Patch, Rose Madar, Joseph McIlhenney, and Mark Unger. For more information about the scholarships or the Chamber, call 717-653-0773 or email info@mountjoy chamber.com.
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Holy Week Services
MAUNDY THURSDAY // April 17
7:00pm Traditional Communion Service
GOOD FRIDAY // April 18
7:00pm Stations of the Cross
EASTER SUNDAY // April 20
8:30am & 10:45am Band-led Worship 9:30am Traditional Worship & Education Hour
Donegal loses a tough game to Etown, 13-7
Leland Condran digs it out to third base against Elizabethtown in a 13-7 loss on Friday, April 4.
On Friday, April 4, Donegal’s Andrew Fabian hits for a double during a 13-7 loss against Elizabethtown. Fabian had two RBIs.
Donegal’s Shaun DiBello slides back to first base on a pick off attempt by Elizabethtown during a 13-7 loss on Friday, April 4.
Friday afternoon, April 4, Indians’ Tommy Hairhoger puts the tag on Elizabethtown‘s Kyle Capello during a 13-7 loss.
Indians’ Caleb Rupp crushes the ball to drive in a run during a 13-7 loss on Friday, April 4 against Elizabethtown.
Donegal catcher Chase Cornelius watches the infield during a tough 13-7 loss against Etown on Friday, April 4.
photos by Cheri Sine
ASPIE artists plan spring show at
ASPIE, a nonprofit dedicated to creating supplemental income for adult artisans with disabilities, will hold its annual spring gallery show on Saturday, April 19, at a new venue: the Booth Ferris Room at the Steinman College Center on the campus of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. Steinman College Center is located off College Avenue. The show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The event is made possible by cooperative work between ASPIE and the college’s Best Buddies chapter. Best Buddies is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment,
leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
As ASPIE enters its second decade of operation in 2025, its member artisans generate income through donations for their original artwork via the online ASPIE Gallery at www.aspieartists.com and the more recently opened in-person gallery at 1905 Barton Drive, Lancaster. Donors make it possible for artists with disabilities to show their work and grow more independent.
Artists who will be highlighted in the April 19 show include Jesse Buckwalter, a photographer from Lancaster; Jonathan Whitlock, a painter from Lancaster; Dorrin Gingrich, a painter
from Macon, Ga.; JP Henry, a photographer from Earleville, Md.; Kate Manners, a pour painter from Lancaster; Steven Georges, a metal artist from Mount Joy; and Malcolm Corley, a painter from Lancaster.
Several of these artists will attend a portion of the gallery show. In addition, a musical presentation by the Harmonic Crooners will occur from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Harmonic Crooners is an ensemble from the Adult Enrichment chorus led by Annette Whitlock, an ASPIE board member.
Adult Enrichment is a day program for adults with disabilities operated by United Disabilities Services.
For more information, call Jerry Buckwalter at 207-412-8090.
.918 Club posts plant sales, meeting
The .918 Club is partnering with Hickory Town Gardens for an online native plant sale fundraiser until Sunday, June 15. Ordering native plants will help to raise funds for the .918 Club and also support pollinators, birds, and other local wildlife. To place an order, visit www.hickorytown gardens.com and use the code HERITAGEPRESS25 at checkout.
On Lancaster’s First Friday weekend, the .918 Club will host a native plant
sale at BUiLDiNG CHARACTER, 342 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The sale will be open on First Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Every plant purchased will help to raise funds for the creation of a new letterpress center.
The organization’s monthly membership meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at The Candy Factory, Warehouse D, 342 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Bob Sullivan
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of Sullivan Press in Elverson will be the guest speaker. Sullivan has been reproducing historical documents and books since 1989. He will discuss how he uses Microsoft Office applications to create the reproductions. He will display examples of historical documents and reproductions. Sullivan’s reproductions are sold at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center Museum Bookstore and Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center Bookstore.
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expert researcher, getting started on the hobby of genealogy or just interested in local history, the program will offer something for everyone, Gepfer said. It will also offer clues to a special connection Breneman had to Maytown.
“A 2009 study by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates and CenterPoint Engineering evaluated the current municipal building … and identified significant issues,” Pugliese shared. “The structure, originally two separate buildings joined by an addition, is outdated, with aging mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems nearing the end of their lifespan. The roof, except for the police station wing, has outlived its usefulness, and the building has reached maximum capacity, leaving no room for future growth.”
The general condition of both the interior and exterior of the complex also requires substantial maintenance, he said, adding, “These factors prompted the decision to construct a new municipal complex to better serve the needs of the community.”
At the groundbreaking, Mount Joy Borough Council president William Hall addressed attendees and reflected on the long history of the site.
“The land on which we stand holds a special place in our community,” he said. “For many years, this site
was home to the Grandview Elementary School, where generations of students learned and grew. It was a place of knowledge, development and a place that shaped the future of many young minds. As we break ground today, we honor that history by creating a new space dedicated to the service and betterment of Mount Joy.”
Josh Deering, chairman of the Building Ad Hoc Committee, also addressed the crowd, recognizing the hard work and dedication that led to this significant milestone.
“The path to this moment was not without its challenges,” he remarked. “Today we stand at the beginning of a new chapter, one that will benefit our employees, our residents and the future of this borough for a very long time to come.”
The new complex has a price tag of more than $10 million. The complex was designed by Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates. It is being built by eciConstruction.
For more information about the municipal complex project, contact the Mount Joy Borough office at 717-653-2300.
tree branches that you find while researching just one person,” she explained. “Every time you add a person to a tree, you get hints or clues about that person’s relatives, and when you add those relatives, you get more hints about other relatives and so on and so on. Plus, you will probably be adding family members that came before and after your original person. The research of Ann Frances Breneman produced a five-page family tree, and it would have been much larger if I hadn’t forced myself to bring it to a close.”
Both Gepfer and Heydt enjoy textile research and hope to pass that passion along to others.
“We both love learning the history of the stitchers and their families,” Gepfer remarked. “It’s all about sharing our love for textiles - quilts and samplers - and the history behind them with others in the hope that these crafts will continue for many more generations to come. It’s also all about the joy of creating, and, for Susan and her husband, Bruce, the joy of designing through their business.”
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“We hope our presentation will be of interest to anyone who shares our love of samplers and cross-stitch and anyone wanting to research their genealogy,” she said. “We hope to have the patterns available for the reproduction of the Ann Frances Breneman 1855 sampler.” They hope to raise money for the Maytown Historical Society’s archive project through the sale of the patterns.
“We’ll unveil the model that I stitched from Susan’s reproduction,” Gepfer said, “and we’ll reveal through our presentation the person who held a position of importance in Maytown and was Frances’ great-granddaughter.” For more information on the Maytown Historical Society, search for the organization on Facebook. The society’s museum is located at 4 W. High St., Maytown.
Holy Week and Easter services set
Zion Lutheran Church, 1290 River Road, Marietta, has slated its Holy Week and Easter Sunday services.
A traditional Holy (Maundy) Thursday service will be offered on April 17 at 7 p.m. The service will include a sermon and Holy Communion. It will conclude with the stripping of the altar as the church prepares for the Passion of Christ on Good Friday, April 18.
A breakfast will be available in the social hall from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Eggs, potatoes, fruit, pastries, juice, and milk will be served. Monetary donations will be received to benefit Donegal’s Power Pack Program, which provides supplemental food for weekend meals for families in the Donegal School District.
On April 18, at 7 p.m., people may gather to hear the Passion of Christ from the Gospel of St. John, pray the ancient Bidding Prayer and conclude with the Adoration of the Cross. Two services will be held on Easter Sunday, April 20. A sunrise service will take place at 7 a.m. in Zion’s picnic pavilion, and a traditional service will start at 10:15 a.m. in Zion’s worship space.
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Home food preservation seminar set
Penn State Extension will offer “Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving” from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in the training room at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
Canning, freezing and drying are preservation methods that enable people to enjoy seasonal foods all year. While these home food preservation methods have existed for centuries, much has been learned in the last few years about the science behind these methods.
The workshop will provide participants with the fundamentals of home food preservation. Instructors will explain the scientific reasoning behind today’s recommended methods for home food preservation while dispelling food preservation myths and unsafe practices of the past.
Attendees will learn the
basics of using a pressure canner based on current USDA canning guidelines for canning low acid foods such as vegetables and meat; how a pressure canner works and canning safety tips; the basics of using a water bath or atmospheric steam canner for canning high-acid foods such as fruits, tomatoes, pickles, salsa, jam, and jelly; the latest canning recommendations based on USDA canning guidelines, including acidifying tomatoes and the use of salt and sugar; best practices for ensuring quality frozen food, such as de-activation of enzymes through blanching; and best practices for drying foods safely and troubleshooting problems when drying foods.
There is a fee. For more information and to register by Monday, April 21, visit https://extension.psu .edu/introduction-to -preserving-workshop or call 877-345-0691.
Benefit bingo event planned
Kathy’s Circle of Friends’ fourth annual Benefit Bingo will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
The event will offer 20 games of regular bingo with the winners’ choice of Primitives By Kathythemed baskets, along with four special games, giveaway drawings, and
50 door prizes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
All attendees must pay the ticket fee. Bingo winners must be at least age 18.
The price will be discounted until Wednesday, April 23. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite .com and search for
“Kathy’s Circle Of Friends 4th Annual Benefit Bingo.” All proceeds will benefit Kathy’s Circle of Friends.
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, 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.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
75-133 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 service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.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.
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:
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
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us! 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 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
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
OPEN DOOR MISSION MIRACLE LIFE CHURCH: 201 S 2nd St. Wrightsville Bridging gaps, Uplifting Lives, Revealing God's Love. Pastor Stephen Rambler Sundays 10:30AM & 6:30PM ODMMLC.COM 717-854-1220
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
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 LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
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
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: New facility! The barn at 266 Maytown Rd, Elizabethtown. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study: 6:30-8 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 2:304 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
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.
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WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
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!
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
Advoz plans trainings
Advoz will offer Introduction to Conflict and Restorative Justice Conferencing Training. Participants must first attend the introductory “Conflict, Communication and Culture” training on Friday, April 25. The program will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the S. Dale High Leadership Center, 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster. This training is required to receive a certificate for “Introduction to Conflict and Restorative Justice Conferencing Training,” and participants will need to register for both trainings separately.
Introduction to Conflict and Restorative Justice Conferencing Training will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. via Zoom on Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, and May 13, as well as in person from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17. This course includes two to three hours of self-directed learning online in between live sessions.
The course aims to help participants gain restorative
conflict resolution skills and learn to apply them to situations involving youths and adults who are part of the local justice system. Attendees will learn to facilitate healing conversations that seek to address harm, enhance accountability, and develop resilience among young people involved in Advoz’s Restorative Justice Conferencing program.
To register for “Conflict, Communication and Culture” by Thursday, April 17, visit https://advoz .charityproud.org/Event Registration/Index/20703. Registration for the rest of the sessions is available at https://advoz.charityproud .org/EventRegistration/ Index/16040.
Advoz: Mediation & Restorative Practices has offered services for youths, adults, families, organizations, and communities in Lancaster County since 1981, previously as the Lancaster Mediation Center and Center for Community Peacemaking. To learn more, visit www.advoz.org or call 717-397-2404.
Garden club sets meeting
The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will present “19th-Century Family Kitchen Garden” on Thursday, April 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
Patrick Clarke, director of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, will share how American family gardens in the 19th century were influenced by European cultures. Both urban and rural Americans were taught the value of a well-planned garden to
provide a healthy diet and a source of medicinal remedies for their family. Clarke will share aspects of historical gardening and how they may be relevant in today’s gardens.
Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Guests are welcome to attend by donation. For more details, email Kathy at KRASgardener@yahoo.com.
To learn more about the club, search for “Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County” on Facebook.
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