A new chapter for Joyfully Made Fellowship

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

For over 15 years, Tami Shaub has operated a ministry known as the A-Team at Wesley Church in Quarryville. The group began as a youth praise and worship band, but many of its members were no longer able to participate as they grew older and went off to college or began working full time. The remaining members of the group were primarily those with special needs, and they loved having an opportunity to enjoy music together through the program. Many of these members explained to Shaub that although they loved the music, the most important aspect of the group was the fellowship.

Shaub decided to officially create the A-Team to continue to provide her students with the comradery they had grown to love. The group would meet regularly to share a meal and to participate in a lesson or activity that incorporated music. Over the years, Shaub expanded the program by integrating field trips, support groups for parents of children with special needs and special outings like group bowling sessions. The A-Team also had its own Sunday school class at Wesley Church, but it encountered challenges with aligning the members’ schedule, as some of their parents attended church elsewhere.

In May, Shaub took an opportunity to overhaul the A-Team by creating a nonprofit organization under the name Joyfully Made Fellowship. She began to look for a building to base the ministry out of, which she hoped would resolve many of the group’s scheduling challenges. On June 1, Joyfully Made Fellowship officially acquired the building that formerly housed Mount Hope UMC, located at 75 Mount Hope Road in Quarryville. Joyfully Made Fellowship opened its doors to students in July, and the new facility allows the organization to offer a sensory-friendly worship service and comradery between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays. Parents are able to drop off their kids for the program and attend their regular service at another church.

“We are in an exciting transition with our group, and we know that our ministry will grow throughout the community,” Shaub said. “We hope to set a model for other churches and organizations to use as a template for creating more much-needed special needs ministries.”

Joyfully Made Fellowship, formerly known as the A-Team, offers sensory-friendly worship services and activities for those with special needs.

Joyfully Made Fellowship will host an open house and ice cream social at its new location on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. The free event will be open to the public, and it will serve as a way to inform interested parties about

Scout groups to celebrate 75th anniversary

the ministry’s programs. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the students, tour the building and enjoy complimentary frozen treats.

“Right now, this is a one-of-akind ministry, and we’re really excited about it,” Shaub said.

Cub Scout Pack 28 and Boy Scout Troop 28 will celebrate their 75th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Paradise Community Building in Paradise Community Park, 6 London Vale Road, Paradise. The event is open to the public, and all former Scouts and adult leaders are especially encouraged to attend. The event will include a Pinewood Derby, and attendees are invited to bring their car, no matter how old. Other activities will include a wooden boat regatta, box hockey games, a fire-building contest, hot dog roasting, and Scout patch and memorabilia displays. Food and drinks will be available. Admission is free.

RTCM to train them in programs specific to recovering addicts and survivors of abuse. “The first step is always to address the trauma from which your pain came,” Reeves said. “It’s also important to build community relationships and to hold yourself accountable after your time in (RTCM).”

RTCM was founded by Jaime Santiago and his wife, Pam. The ministry offers a residential program for men and their families to receive counseling and faith-based resources to overcome addictions. Participants of RTCM are also able to receive vocational training and to connect with local church communities as they transition out of the program.

Dance classes planned in Strasburg

Strasburg Dance will begin its second year of classes on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 101 S. Decatur St.

The pre-ballet classes, tailored for children ages 4 to 9, strongly emphasize classical ballet while introducing interpretive dance styles. Students learn individual poses and movements, which are woven into short dance numbers with choreography. Brief seasonal showcases and recitals allow young dancers to display their progress to friends, family, and loved ones.

Strasburg Dance uses the Montessori approach, focusing on ability rather than age with the aim of creating cohesive and sup-

Singing Spring Foods

portive groups. Children of different ages and skill levels come together and often form friendships in the process. Teacher Ally Reitzel noted that students’ connections across age groups can foster compassion and growth, resulting in a decrease in competitiveness and an increase in camaraderie.

Strasburg Dance is dedicated to making dance accessible and flexible for all families. There is a monthly fee for the subscriptionbased classes, and families can join at any time. Additionally, Strasburg Dance aims to keep spring recital costumes affordable. For more information, visit www.strasburgdance.com or call 717-628-3914.

Corn and hot dog roast planned

ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH: 600 E. Penn Grant Rd., (Mailing: P.O. Box 635, Willow Street, 17584) 717-464-5683

Pastor: The Rev. Maureen L. Seifried Worship w/Holy Communion: Saturday Eve. 6 pm & Sunday 9:30 am . Livestreaming Visit: www.ascensionws.org

ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving relationship with Christ.

BETHEL CHURCH: 3716 Main Street, Conestoga. Sunday worship at 10:15 AM.

Pastoral Team: Paul Weitzel, Kevin Kumher, and Jake Farnham. For more information, call 717-872-6755.

BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: SeniorPastors 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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF STRASBURG: 101 South Decatur Street, Strasburg. Services: Traditional 8:30am., Contemporary 11am., Sunday School 10am. Nursery Care available. Facebook.com/StrasPres, StrasPres.org 717-687-6030

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF MILLERSVILLE 121 Walnut Hill Rd., Millersville. Sunday Worship at 8:30 am & 10:30 am. Phone: 717-872-4581 www.findgracehere.org

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WILLOW STREET: 212 Peach Bottom Rd., Willow Street. Pastor- Mike Sigman. Weekend Worship: 6pm Saturday, Contemporary; Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional; 9:15am & 11am Contemporary. Sunday Schl from infant-5th grade, meets simultaneously with 9:15 am & 11am Worship Services. GCC Young Adults - Tues. 7 pm. Youth Ministry- Wed. 6:30 pm . Numerous Small Groups. 717-464-5333 www.gccws.net info@gccws.net

LAMPETER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1101 Village Rd. Lampeter. Join us to worship our Lord during our in-person worship on Sundays at 8am (traditional service) & 10:30am (contemporary service). The 10am service is also livestreamed on our Facebook page.

Sunday School for all ages at 9:10 am Ph: 717-464-4161 John Smith, Pastor E-mail: Lumcoffice@comcast.net Visit us online: www.lampeterumc.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

PARKESBURG WORD OF FAITH CHURCH

Sunday Service 10 am & Wednesday prayer at 7:30 pm - at 501 Lenover Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365. Call 610-593-2277 www.parkesburgwordoffaith.org

PROVIDENCE CHURCH: 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. 717-786-5580. Family Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:45 AM led by Pastor Dwight Lefever. Handicapped Access. Visit us online at www.provchurch.net for more information and church updates. Livestreamed services during both worship hours.

REFTON BIC CHURCH: 110 Church St., Refton, Scott MacFeat, Jr. Lead, Pastor. Sunday Worship 10-11:15 am. We offer LIVESTREAM services via YouTube, search “Refton Church”. Student Ministry: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6:308pm. Clothing Room: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Rental Space available. Visit reftonchurch.org for more info. 717-806-5812.

WILLOW STREET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2723 Willow Street Pk., Willow Street. Rev. Liza Garcia, Bridge Pastor For more information: 717-4643462 or office@wsucc.com

Lancaster County CB Club, 134 Mount Hope School Road, Willow Street, will hold a corn and hot dog roast on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include all-you-can-eat food, children’s games, giveaway drawings and music provided by a DJ. Attendees may bring their own beverages.

There is an admission fee, with a discount for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 will receive free admission.

For more information, contact Joan Spangler at 717471-6666.

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