“This is what Christmas is all about,” said Clare Funck, describing a free community meal served at Cross Roads Church on Christmas Day. “There are other people who are going through the same thing you are, and this is a chance to connect with others. It just builds you up, which is what Jesus did for us. It’s what the whole season is about.”
“I come here to serve them, but they are serving me, too.”
For the 27th year, Cross Roads Church will serve a free community meal on Christmas Day. Food will be available for takeout or dine-in at the church, 800 Donegal Springs Road, Mount Joy, on Wednesday, Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The menu will feature turkey, gourmet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, rolls, gravy and desserts. All food will be made by church members, who will also serve the sit-down meal.
“This is all about serving the community and offering fellowship with others,” said Funck, who directs the event committee with Kendric Bert. “A lot of people come because they have nowhere else to go on Christmas. Maybe they don’t have any family, or their spouse just passed away, or their family members are scattered all over the place. That’s the major reason why I started doing this.”
Funck has been volunteering
with the event for 22 years. She started helping out when she was looking for something to do on Christmas since her family members do not live nearby. “My husband’s family is here, so we celebrate with them on Christmas Eve, but then on Christmas Day, I wanted to do something as well,” she said.
Over the years, she’s realized that she gets as much out of the meal as the guests do. “I just really enjoy the fellowship and talking to the people who come,” she shared. “I come here to serve
them, but they are serving me, too.”
Bert has been helping coordinate the event for three years.
“What brings me back is serving the less fortunate than what I am,” he said, noting that he’s referring to people who can’t afford a meal like this or who don’t have anyone to share it with. “It’s a way to give back to the community.”
Last year, the church served more than 400 meals, and both Funck and Bert encourage everyone to come to this year’s event, whether they’ve
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“A lot of times, churches want people to join them,” said Kevin Greene, lead pastor of ConnectUs Church, “but my heart is for the church to join the person. Instead of forcing a person to take specific steps, we’ve created environments to come along with what we believe God is already doing in
their life to help them.”
That’s a major goal for the church as it settles into its new home at 732 W. Main St. in Mount Joy. “We started this church for people that don’t normally attend church,” Greene shared. “Everything we do is with the anxious, unsure, don’t-know-if-I’m-going-to-bewelcome person in mind.”
ConnectUs Church opened in
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
What happens when a bunch of motorcycle riders come together? A giant convoy traveling through a 25-mile route and raising money for veterans at the same time.
The 16th annual New Year’s Day ride will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 1, with registration beginning at 10 a.m. at the Walter S. Ebersole American Legion Post 185, 255 W. Main St., Mount Joy. The ride will leave from the Legion at 1 p.m., and participants will follow a route along the Susquehanna
River, ending at the Elizabethtown American Legion Post 329, 240 N. Hanover St.
Members of the ladies’ auxiliary will serve breakfast at the Mount Joy Legion before the ride, and a pork and sauerkraut meal will be served at the Elizabethtown Legion at the ride’s conclusion.
Tyler Stumpf and his friend Jeff Andrews dreamed up the idea for the benefit ride while hanging out during the Christmas season 16 years ago.
“They started talking about how nobody does a ride in January, and they were like, ‘Let’s
Inviting people to a free Christmas meal at Cross Roads Church are Kendric Bert (left) and Clare Funck.
Kevin Greene in the sanctuary of ConnectUs Church
do one!’” said Mike Hehnly, who is stepping up to coordinate the event for the first time this year. “They thought, instead of making a New Year’s resolution they’re never going to keep, they wanted to get people together for a ride and raise some money for veterans at the same time.”
Money will be raised through the entry fee as well as sales of tickets for giveaway items donated to the cause. All proceeds will benefit the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
“Last year, we raised $36,000,” Hehnly shared. “All of the money we raise goes directly to the vets, to help with their needs. Over the years, we have raised more than $300,000.”
Although the event raises money for a serious cause, it’s filled with light-hearted
moments and fellowship. Each year, a participant is chosen to be Baby New Year, and he or she must attend in a baby costume and sash. This year’s honoree is Mark Harshberger.
Although the event began as a motorcycle ride, it’s open to any type of vehicle, and people do not need to have a connection to the Legion to participate.
“We’d love for anyone who is interested to come out and join us,” Hehnly
said. “We usually have more than 450 people registered for this. It’s a great way to meet and share fellowship with other riders in the community.”
And for non-riders, the event has become a fun tradition as well.
“We have people stand out in their yards along the route, holding signs cheering us on,” Hehnly commented. “It’s fun to see people along the route.”
Local businesses help to make the event possible
as well, from Hummer’s Meats, which donates the post-ride meal, to Love’s Tree Service & Systems, which provides a video overview of the riders from a crane as they pass by. For more information on the ride, visit https://bit .ly/3D3WAZb or call 717629-7754. Photos of items available to win will be posted regularly on the site up until the event. Preregistration is encouraged for the ride, but same-day signups will also be available.
Riders participate in a previous year’s New Year’s Day benefit ride.
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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.
Six Weeks to a Healthier You will take place on Wednesdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at The Wellness Grove, 222 S. Market St., Elizabethtown. Nikita Grove, registered dietician and founder of The Wellness Grove, will share information about the Blue Zones, regions around the world where people live exceptionally long, vibrant lives. Drawing on the wisdom of these longevity hotspots, the program will share strategies to optimize well-being. It will feature live preparations and sampling of items.
shop will be offered on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Donegal Township Municipal Building, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta. Attendees will learn how to understand their benefit choices, decide when to start their benefits, factor in Medicare, reduce or eliminate taxation of Social Security, optimize their retirement benefit, and create an income base. The class will be taught by Len Bodnar from Bodnar Financial Group. There is no fee, but preregistration is required.
Iddy Biddy Tennis will be offered for children ages 3 to 6 on Wednesdays, Jan. 22 to Feb. 19, from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. in the gym at the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ (EBIC) Church, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown. There will be no session on Feb. 12. Participants will use the larger red balls and smaller racquets, nets, and courts. Participants will seek to develop agility, balance, and coordination through activities and games.
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Vinyasa Yoga, open to people age 16 and up, will be held on Mondays, Jan. 6 to March 10, and Thursdays, Jan. 9 to March 13. All classes will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. The program is suitable for people with any level of yoga experience, including beginners.
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Pickleball lessons will be offered for people age 16 and up on Wednesdays, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, and Feb. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the EBIC Church gym. Lessons will cover basic techniques, rules, and strategies. All equipment will be provided.
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Talk about attention to detail. Visit the Masonic Village & Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club, and you’ll see firsthand the hours of work and passion the members have put into the tiniest details of the expansive train display. From hand-painted signs to period-specific materials, the exhibit brings the past to life, all in miniature.
The club will host holiday open houses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21.
“What we’ve been doing over the last six years or so is getting rid of the toy aspect and bringing things into scale, so everything is more realistic,” said club president John Monti. “People don’t realize how long it takes to do some of
this and the level of detail we put in.” One recent section the group worked on required more than 300 hours to complete, he said.
The layout fills multiple rooms in the building on Freemason Drive on the campus of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.
“One thing that is unique about our club is most clubs only run one gauge of trains,” said Bill Fishel, club treasurer. “When we host an open house, we have seven different gauges of trains operating.” The display features the small Z-scale - so tiny it fits as a display within the display - to the largest Standard scale.
Scenes feature towns, seasonal activities, local landmarks and more.
Inviting people to an open house are (from left) Bill Fishel and John Monti.
The display features local landmarks such as the Star Barn.
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Jul Hearing Aid Solutions opens in Mount Joy
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently to celebrate the new location of Jul Hearing Aid Solutions LLC. The office moved from Elizabethown to 939 E. Main St., Mount Joy.
Julie Nelson, a hearing instrument specialist and the owner, has been treating hearing loss since August 2014. Nelson is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
The practice’s mission statement is “to provide comprehensive hearing healthcare, using a personable and detail-oriented approach to help clients live their best lives. When we hear better, we live healthier and stronger lives.”
The vision for each client at Jul Hearing Aid Solutions is to exceed clients’ expectations by offering an affordable and praise -
worthy hearing health care experience, which clients recommend to their families and friends.
Nelson grew up on a dairy farm in the village of Waterside, Bedford County. She is married and has two adult children, and she currently lives in Mount Joy. She is a graduate of Northern Bedford High School, has major and minor bachelor’s degrees from Saint Francis University and also completed her MBA at University of Phoenix.
Prior to her hearing health career, Nelson worked at Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring as a phlebotomist for eight years and then went on to a career in pharmaceutical sales. She also worked for Great-West Financial Services as an educational counselor for a few years.
Christmas Eve service planned
Etown Grace Church, 305 Anchor Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a Christmas Eve candle-lighting service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. The event will include the singing of traditional Christmas hymns as well as some more contemporary Christmas songs accompanied by trumpet, clarinet, mandolin, piano, and cajon. Special music will also be presented. In a message titled “Seeing God’s Glorious Plan,” attendees will hear the story of Simeon, the prophet who met Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus in the temple. The service will end with the lighting of individual candles.
In 2014, Nelson became licensed with the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a hearing instrument specialist, able to provide complete hearing testing evaluations as well as fit appropriate hearing instruments for patients. At this same time, Nelson opened her first office in Martinsburg, and then she opened two other offices a few years later.
Nelson owns and operates three locations in Pennsylvania: Martinsburg, Newport and Mount Joy. She is at each location at least once a week, sometimes more depending on the needs of her clients. Nelson is also able to do home visits for patients who are unable to physically attend appointments at one of the office locations.
Jul Hearing Aid Solutions
offers numerous brands of hearing aids, including Oticon, Resound, Phonak, Starkey, Signia and Unitron. There are also various styles to choose from, including hearing aids that are invisible in the ear canal. To learn more, visit www.julhearing solutions.com.
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January of 2021, using Reel Cinemas in Lancaster as its worship space. Although the space worked well to get started, Greene was searching for a permanent home.
“I think there’s something special about being a portable church,” he said. “That’s a unique season for a new church, but you need a building.”
The church moved into its Mount Joy location in October. The space had previously housed a grocery store and a seafood business, among other tenants. Signs from the businesses are still in the basement, Greene said, and he plans to display them in the children’s area of the church.
Renovations on the building included creating a lobby for personal connection and transforming an auditorium used by a previous church into a modern worship space.
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Greene, who was born in Canada but grew up in Delaware, came to central Pennsylvania to attend Lebanon Valley College. He served as associate pastor of North Annville Bible Church for five years before focusing on church planting.
“I learned about how God uses new churches, and I started the journey of pursuing what that would look like for me and the vision God gave for this new church,” he shared. “New churches seem to connect with new people. … Our mission is to connect you with God’s next step for your life. And I like to say the ‘you’ word is a very intentional word. We’re not connecting a geographic region per se; it’s the person that’s in your life who is sitting across the table from you, connected with you at work or maybe a neighbor. We try to be very relational. One of our values is developing authentic relationships.”
He strives to be sure everyone who walks in the door is met where he or she is currently in life.
“If they are new to faith or exploring faith, there’s a group for them,” he said.
“If you want to grow in your faith and meet some new people, there’s a group for you. If you want to discover your purpose and gifts and make a difference, there’s a group for you. If you’ve done all that, and you’re like, ‘What’s next?’ there’s a group for helping you influence others to follow Jesus.”
Youth programming is available for children from birth through fifth grade, and small-group instruction is offered for adults.
Although ConnectUs Church is part of a church planting network called Converge, it is a nondenominational church, and everyone is welcome.
“I think that God uses all different kinds of churches to reach all different kinds of people,” Greene stated.
“There is a place for everyone. It’s just a matter of finding that right place that you can connect with or that wants to connect with you.”
He noted that the church has grown steadily over the years, despite launching in the midst of the pandemic.
The congregation currently numbers about 120 people, most of whom continued to
attend in Mount Joy when the church opened its building. Greene is helped in his duties by associate pastor Dustin Forbes.
“We are a very diverse, unique group of people,” Greene said. “There are all kinds of people here that you would not expect to be together.”
ConnectUs Church holds a worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays, with Sunday school for children held during the service.
On Christmas Eve, the church will hold services at 3:15 and 5 p.m.
Greene encourages everyone to try ConnectUs Church, urging people to embrace the idea of connection in a world that emphasizes isolation.
“We like to say, ‘Content doesn’t care,’” he said, referencing the influence of social media. “You can consume as much content as you want in this world, watch things online, read, listen online, but it doesn’t care about you. That’s our role, our job. We care.”
For more information on ConnectUs Church, visit www.connectuschurch.org.
Kevin Greene leads congregants in worship at ConnectUs Church.
attended before or not.
“Please come,” Funck said. “You don’t need to be a church member to come. It’s open to the public. You will meet other people who are going through the same situation you are, and if you have someone who can’t attend but you want to come, we’ll send a plate home with you for them. The food is delicious. You can’t go wrong with that.”
The idea for the free Christmas meal began after church member Joe McFarland sought a way to serve those in need.
“He started this with his family 27 years ago as an outreach for the community,” Funck commented.
“It was his dream.” Church members and other volunteers strive to make sure everyone feels included, and they will often seat people who don’t know each other together as a way to foster connection.
“Sometimes other people pray for each other, too,” she shared. “It’s not required, of course, but it does happen. Sometimes we’ll see people here who haven’t come before to the meal, and then you see them coming to church on Sunday.”
There is no charge for the Christmas meal, but donations will be accepted for the Mount Joy Food Bank.
“It’s a great big circle,” Funck stated. “Everything we collect goes to them to help the community, and that’s what we are doing with this meal. It’s all about giving and sharing.”
She also invites people to worship at Cross Roads, noting that services are held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays.
For the meal, reservations are requested but not required. To make a reservation, call the church office at 717-653-1616. Walk-ins will also be welcome. There is plenty of parking in a large lot adjacent to the church, and greeters will direct people about where to enter the building.
BIA of Lancaster presents Pillar Awards
The BIA Pillar Awards honor the member companies of the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County (BIA) for their professional achievements. This year, entries were submitted in three main award categories: Marketing Achievement, Company & Professional Achievement and Remodeling Project Achievements. A new category, the Associate Partner Award, was introduced, allowing associate member companies
nominated by BIA Builders to compete for recognition. A panel of judges evaluated each entry based on its merits. The Pillar Award winners were announced during the general membership meeting and BIA Pillar Awards Dinner on Nov. 21. Meredith Jorgensen from WGAL served as the master of ceremonies for this year’s Pillar Award segment. Marketing Achievement award winners were Lezzer Lumber, Best Print Ad and
Best Social Media Campaign; Garman Builders Inc., Best Showroom; and Dutch Quality, Best Website. Company & Professional Achievement award winners were Garman Builders Inc., Builder Company of the Year; GR Mitchell, Supply Company of the Year; and Lezzer Lumber, Community Impact Award. Professional Achievement award winners were Claudia Shank with McNees, Wallace & Nurick, Attorney of
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Model railroad
A new Masonic Lodge has recently been added, with a group of Masons posed in front of the building. Each man wears a tiny Mason apron, handpainted by Monti to reflect what Masons wear at their meetings.
When Monti joined the club, he thought he’d focus
on construction and electrical aspects of the display. Instead, he’s discovered he loves contributing to the scenery and painting.
“I’ll also source materials,” he shared, noting that pieces come from all over the world, including Canada, Vietnam and Hungary. He points out that the display is truly a team effort. When installing a new period-specific gas station, for example, Fishel recalled that stations of the past had a hose customers would drive over, ringing a bell to signify their presence, so a tiny hose was added to the display.
The club formed in 1997, and it currently includes about 60 members. “It’s split almost 50/50 down the middle, with half of the club members being residents here at Masonic Village and half residents from the surrounding community,” Monti remarked. It’s open to men and women
of all ages, and currently the group has three junior members who are under age 18. The club operates its public display from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month from October through April, in addition to its Christmas open houses.
All of the members contribute to the display, providing ideas at monthly business meetings. Parts of the display change regularly throughout the year, including a seasonal section that currently features a Christmas tree lot but will be replaced with a spring scene in a few months as well as a Halloween scene in the fall.
For the members, nothing beats the joy they feel when people experience the trains in action.
admission for its open houses, but donations are accepted to keep the project running.
Members are on hand at the open houses to answer questions or provide more information for people who might like to join the group.
“We have no problem staffing our open houses, because the guys want to share what they love about this,” Monti said. “I like to say to adults when they come in, ‘Did you have trains when you were a kid?’ and when they say, ‘Yes, we took them out at Christmastime,’ I’ll say, ‘You need to see us because this is open almost all year-round.’”
“I really get a kick out of the adults that come in here and the kids that go, ‘Wow! Look at that!’” Monti said. “The adults will say, ‘I was here last month, but I didn’t notice that particular thing.’”
Fishel agreed, adding, “That’s what keeps us going - watching the faces of the kids when they see this.”
The club does not charge
The train display building is handicapped-accessible, with plenty of room for walkers, strollers or wheelchairs to navigate it. A free shuttle bus will transport visitors between the Masonic Village display and a train display located in the lower level of the Elizabethtown Public Library.
For more information on the Masonic Village club, visit www.mvemodel railroadclub.com or email mvetrainclub@gmail.com.
The display fills an entire building on the Masonic Village campus. Some
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.
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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! 9:15am 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
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m. on the 3rd 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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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
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 UNITED METHODIST 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. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 239 E Market St, Marietta. Church Phone: 717426-3189. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:30am Handicapped Accessible.
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
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.
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Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, will host a Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. The program, titled “The Journey of the Magi,” will share the traditional Christmas story from the perspective of the Magi. Scripture, live actors, hymns and contemporary songs, and candle lighting will be used in telling the story. For more information, call Veronica Myer at 717-626-7603.
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The winner of the Elite Marketing Achievement Award was Garman Builders for Best Showroom. The winner of the Elite Company & Professional Achievement Award was Brad Mosteller with GR Mitchell for Sales Professional of the Year. The winner of the Elite Remodeling Project Achievement Award was TK Building & Design for Best Kitchen Remodel $50,000 to $100,000.
All BIA Pillar Award entries and winners can be viewed at www.lancaster builders.org/awards/ pillar-awards/.
The Building Industry Association of Lancaster County is a nonprofit organization of home builders and firms that service the building industry. The association represents more than 275 members that do business in Lancaster County. For more information, call 717-569-2674 or visit www.Lancaster Builders.org.
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Piano and flute students
Juniper Village at Mount Joy hosted a recital presented by the piano and flute students of Carole A. Bubacz, Tania Rush, and Tess Sult. The program was held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 3.
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The musicians performing at the event were Addie Hairhoger, Lucy Downing, Maddie Aungst, Dominic Juarbe, Jhasnielle Casseus, Tania Rush, Lindsey Shaud, Alyssa Rush, Stewart Carter, Mikayla Sauder, and Sarah Heinz. The students are from the Lampeter-Strasburg, Donegal, and Elizabethtown Area school districts.
They played compositions by Mier, Beethoven, Bober, McFarlane, Beyer, Handel, Olstad, Saint-Saëns, Hague, Haydn, Clementi, Burgmüller, C.P.E. Bach, and Scarlatti. Tania, who is also a flute student of Sult, played a composition for unaccompanied flute and a piano sonata. Lucy performed two piano pieces for left hand alone, which she had learned while recovering from a broken arm.
Refreshments were served following the recital.
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