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BY JEFF FALK
IWise women of CPWBS still seek Him
t started as a daughter-mother spat, as a way to mend fences, as a way to come together on common ground. It has evolved into something very few humans could’ve imagined.
Change of Pace Women’s Bible Study (CPWBS) has seen a lot of water flow under its bridge over the last half-century. People have come and gone, ideas have been explored and forgotten, generational torches have been passed, but the group has never wavered from its commitment to seeking life’s deeper meaning and God’s will.
we do to bring us together?’ It’s been a bonding of God’s words, and (the women have) been there for each other to depend on. We’re there for anyone who comes in. It’s just a beautiful place; there’s love and hugs and tears and crying, and the women leave rejoicing. We’re known for connecting in our fractured world.”
“(CPWBS) is a place where women are not alone.”
“(CPWBS’ origin) had everything to do with my mother (Ruth Martin) and I,” said Dona Fisher, CPWBS’ founder. “We didn’t get along, and I couldn’t deal with it anymore. So we asked, ‘What can
On Thursday, Sept. 26, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., CPWBS will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding with a special meeting at Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster. The nondenominational group will present author Julie Clinton, the founder of Extraordinary Women Ministries, which seeks to draw women closer to God, and three study offerings - “Me, Myself and Lies,” “Your Beautiful Purpose” and “Blessed Are the Chosen.”
“(CPWBS) is a place where women are not alone,” said Fisher. “It’s a sisterhood, and they can become friends. When
we help others, our hearts are open to healing. We share our struggles with each other. If we have our prayers answered, we
just rejoice. It’s very private and not a very gossipy place at all. It’s just a powerful serenity.” CPWBS, which meets every
BY JEFF FALK
Young people are ambassadors for what Lancaster County Community Foundation (LCCF) stands for.
The next major event in LCCF’s yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary will focus on the future and empowering youths. It’s a great way to start the next hundred years.
“Young people are the future,” said Val Schade, who’s been LCCF’s communications manager for three years. “We believe if we embolden children and young adults, we are all impacted. We’re taking an opportunity to look back, while looking ahead. Thanks to the past 100 years that saw
BY JEFF FALK
Walking is good, healthy exercise. Walking with someone can be even better. Walking for someone might just be the very best.
Hope Inspire Love’s upcoming Freedom Walk aims to raise money for victims of human trafficking and bring awareness to a continuing societal problem.
“We’re walking with (survivors), and we want to invite
others to walk with us as well,” said Amy Thurston, Hope Inspire Love’s co-founder, president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the last seven years. “When we walk, we’ve seen people cry. It might be walking for someone who can’t walk. When you walk, it brings hope to you and your community.”
Hope Inspire Love’s fifth annual Freedom Walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Members of Change of Pace Women’s Bible Study gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the group’s founding.
Two young people represent McCaskey High School at an LCCF community outreach event earlier this
As part of Save a Life Day East, an event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, to distribute naloxone, also known by the brand name Narcan. Save a Life Day East is a naloxone distribution event that started four years ago in West Virginia and has spread to more than 300 counties in 30 states. The event is meant to address the high numbers of opiate overdoses both locally and across the country.
Distribution sites in Lancaster County will be Columbia Dream Center, 360 Locust St., Columbia, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Bench Mark Program, 102 S. Prince St., Lancaster, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.; Bethel AME Church, 450 E. Strawberry St., Lancaster, from 9 a.m. to noon; Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Ephrata Social Services, 227 N. State St., Ephrata, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Quarryville Library Center, 357 Buck Road, Quarryville, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
All of the naloxone will be distributed for free. Additionally, attendees of the event may learn more about how to spot
an overdose, how to administer naloxone, and different treatment options and recovery supports in the local community.
To volunteer to distribute naloxone during Save a Life Day East, visit https://tinyurl.com/ SaveALifeDayEast.
Those who require naloxone at other times are advised that Pennsylvania has a standing order that allows pharmacies to dispense naloxone to anyone, even without a prescription. Those obtaining the substance may be required to pay a copay.
Naloxone is also available from the Harm Reduction Project, located in the area of King and Water streets from 8 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. For more details, call 717-669-7527.
Lancaster County Joining Forces can supply naloxone for those who fill out the form at www.lancasterjoiningforces.org/ be-prepared/request-narcan/.
NEXT Distro is an online mailbased harm reduction service that mails supplies directly to people. To learn more, visit www .nextdistro.org.
Freedom Walk
Saturday, Oct. 5, at Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. The 2-mile silent walk through the city of Lancaster will begin and end at Musser Park and will take participants through the Central Market area and past the downtown government buildings.
Walkers can register for the Freedom Walk at www.hope inspirelove.org/freedomwalk.
“We are seeing a rise in the need,” said Thurston. “If we can bring awareness to our community, we can prevent this from happening to our children. Some people can’t believe this is happening in our backyard. Now the question becomes, ‘What are we going to do about it?’”
“I feel people are becoming more aware because we’re finally talking about it,” Thurston added. “People realize it’s affecting their community. People are reaching out, and we’re getting more invites from other nonprofits. Hope Inspire Love has been getting into the community even more, and that’s the beauty: It takes a village for what we do. We love telling the survivors that the services are free because the community is behind their journey.”
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The Freedom Walk will also feature an informational survivors’ tent that relays the personal stories of individuals who have been affected by human trafficking.
“This walk is for everyone,” said Thurston. “People do it with their dogs. We see church groups, university students, local nurse groups, local businesses will create teams,
donors and partners. Some survivors show up. Some people have been doing it for five years. It shows the dedication of the community to our cause. It’s people getting uncomfortable, showing up and walking. It can empower people.”
Organizers of the Freedom Walk are hoping that 500 individuals will participate and that the event will raise about $50,000 for Hope Inspire Love’s survivor services. Hope Inspire Love, which is headquartered at 1380 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, also conducts a fundraising gala in April.
“We heard about the concept of a freedom walk and thought it was something tangible we could do in Lancaster County,” said Thurston of the 2019 founding of the event. “We took a global concept and made it local. What was neat was having people join us in the mission. Now it has evolved into this beautiful community interaction.”
Thurston and husband Steve Thurston founded Hope Inspire Love in 2017. The local nonprofit employs six workers, contracts work from two others and has trained 26 volunteer mentors who have been matched with survivors.
Some of the services Hope Inspire Love offers include trauma-informed mentorship, prevention education and programs related to outreach and awareness.
Author Louise Penny will highlight library benefit event
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
A murder has been committed in Three Pines, a tiny Quebec village, but don’t worry. Inspector Armand Gamache is on the case. Gamache is a lead character in 18 bestselling books by author Louise Penny, and he’ll star in her newest book, “The Grey Wolf,” which will be released in October. Fans of Penny (and Gamache) are invited to meet the author at an event on Thursday, Oct. 31. Penny will sit down with WGAL news reporter Anne Shannon to share her writing process, how she finds inspiration and more during the talk, which will be held at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, beginning at 1 p.m.
Hosted by the Council of Friends of Public Libraries of Lancaster County and Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe, the author event will raise funds for all of the public libraries in the county, said Mary Ann Steinhauer, who is a member of the Council of Friends.
“This is a really wonderful event, because no matter where you live in Lancaster County, this event will support your public library,” she said. “Our proceeds are divided between all 17 libraries, the Bookmobile and the Be READy Rover, which focuses on early learning.”
Established in 2000, the Council of Friends of Public Libraries is composed of volunteers who are committed to promoting reading countywide. Over the years, the organization has raised more than $229,000 for local libraries.
Steinhauer said ticket sales for the author event have been brisk, but the space at Calvary Church can hold just over 2,000 people, so there is plenty of room for everyone.
“There’s a core group of Louise Penny fans who are very loyal to her and love her books,” Steinhauer remarked. “They love that the books are an ongoing series, like a soap opera, with the main character showing up in every one. People get very attached to that character.” Penny has shared that her late husband, Michael, inspired
the character of Armand Gamache, and Penny described Michael as “kindly, thoughtful, generous, a man of courage and integrity, who both loved and accepted love.”
Steinhauer said Penny’s books are also popular because they bring a cozy familiarity to readers, even though they are murder mysteries.
“When someone opens a Louise Penny book, they know what they’re going to get,” she said, noting that all of the books in the Gamache series are set in Three Pines. Penny’s books have won multiple honors, including nine Agatha Awards, given to mystery books, and they have been translated into 31 languages.
Although fans of Penny’s books will be drawn to the author’s talk, Steinhauer noted that the Council of Friends’ events bring in a wide audience.
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“We have some fans of the event itself, not just the author,” she said. “We have people who love being at an event where the main focus is authors and their writing style. They have the freedom to ask the author questions during a question-and-answer portion of the event. We open it up to the audience so people feel a real connection with the whole process of being an author. We also have people who feel closer to these authors who they have admired for years by coming into the library and checking out a book, and now they get to meet them in person.” Tickets are required to attend the author event. Each ticket includes a hardbound copy of “The Grey Wolf.” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://lanca sterlibraries.org/fall-author-event.
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Participants process silently at last year’s Freedom Walk.
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Lititz AMBUCS event will benefit 20 local nonprofits
BY JEFF FALK
Service organization Lititz
AMBUCS will conduct the 10th edition of its annual craft beer fest from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at TAIT, 401 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz. The event, for people age 21 and over, will serve as a fundraiser for Lititz AMBUCS, and all proceeds will go toward Lititz AMBUCS-sponsored local nonprofits.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.lititzcraftbeer fest.com. Any remaining tickets will available on-site on the day of the event, and payment by some form of electronic means is required.
Up to 3,500 adults are expected to attend.
“The vast majority of people come with friends,” said Best. “They’re going to come and hang out and socialize. People get something to eat and sit and talk. It’s a very social atmosphere.”
Representatives of more than 85 craft breweries from Lancaster County, surrounding counties, other parts of Pennsylvania and even from as far away as Virginia, New York and New Jersey will be on hand for the Lititz Craft Beer Fest. Nearly 180 offerings will be available.
The afternoon’s vibe will be enhanced by live music and culinary options from local food trucks.
“The event has evolved a lot,” said Best, who helped found the
Lititz Craft Beer Fest in 2014. “At the beginning, there were a lot more breweries from out of state.
So many of the breweries we have now are from Pennsylvania; they’re more local and regional. What we’ve also seen grow is our ability to engage with sponsors, and they’ve become great partners. Some are just eager to help in any way they can.”
Through last year’s festival, Lititz AMBUCS raised $106,000 for 20 nonprofits, including the Warwick Community Ambulance Association, the Warwick School District, Warwick Education Foundation, the Lititz Warwick Community Chest and the national chapter of AMBUCS. Since its inception, the festival has raised more than $700,000 for charities.
“The event is first and foremost a fundraiser that supports the mission, and the mission is conquering challenges in independence and mobility,” said Best. “A lot of people have come to love this event, but it doesn’t just happen. It’s a labor of love for us because we see the good that comes from it. There are a lot of organizations aligned with our mission, and people who buy tickets can feel good about having a great time. Those funds are going to organizations that have a need and do good things in the community.”
Church sets soup sale, yard sale
Faith United Methodist Church (UMC), 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will hold a soup sale. Orders and payment for quarts and gallons of select Oregon Dairy soups are due by Sunday, Sept. 22.
Soups available by the quart are vegetable beef, chicken corn, tomato bisque, creamy potato, chicken corn noodle and ham and bean. Soups available by the gallon are chicken corn noodle and ham and bean.
Orders will be ready for pickup at the church on Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 2 p.m. Quarts will be available for walkins as quantities are available.
Orders can be placed by
visiting www.faithumc. us and looking under Online Giving, emailing faithumc@hotmail.com, or calling the Faith UMC office at 717-560-0321.
The church will also hold a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spaces measuring 20 by 20 feet are available to rent. No rain date is scheduled.
Reservations are required by Thursday, Sept. 26. Payment will be due at the time of setup. For more information or to reserve a spot, visit the previously mentioned website and choose the Events & Activities tab in the left menu bar or call or text Gwen at 717-696-5321.
Landis at Home announces new partnership
Landis at Home, which provides personal care and support services in the privacy of people’s homes, has announced a preferred partner collaboration with Brubaker Inc., an employee-owned local company that offers expertise in plumbing, electrical and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Brubaker is also aging-in-place certified for kitchen, laundry and bath remodeling and renovation.
The collaborative partnership aims to enhance the comfort and well-being of Landis at Home clients by ensuring their
homes are equipped with optimal HVAC systems and Brubaker customers can receive the services to help them keep thriving in their home.
When clients of Brubaker have questions about safety, accessibility and other needs, they will be referred to Landis at Home. In turn, clients of Landis at Home who have needs in HVAC, remodeling or other areas will be referred to Brubaker as the provider of choice.
For more information about the collaboration, visit https:// landisathome.org/ brubaker-partnership.
The Climb will be held for the third year in the Lancaster area on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held on the property of Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road, Lititz, the event aims to spread awareness and education about perinatal mental health. The Lancaster festivities are part of the international Climb event sponsored by Postpartum Support International (PSI). The Climb will include
more than 20 resources for parents-to-be and families, a question-and-answer with birth professionals and educators, food trucks, a DJ, face painting, a bounce house, a car seat check, a giveaway drawing, and baby cows to pet. It will take place rain or shine. The event is free of charge. For more information or to register, contact Stacy Martinez at stacy@ strongertogetherllc.net.
Patrons enjoy last year’s AMBUCS festival in Lititz.
opportunities for several generations, we are a community brimming with promise. We think it’s our turn to make history and change the next 100 years.”
LCCF’s evening of looking ahead is being called Elevating the Next Generation. It’s being staged in multiple rooms of Millersville University’s student center, 21 S. George St., Millersville, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Open to the public and free to the attend, the event is geared toward young people from middle school all the way through college age.
“We’re excited about this event,” said Schade. “The goal is to invite and inspire the Lancaster County community to think about how important the next generation is. It’s youth-centered and youth-designed, but it’s not only for youth. It’s meant to be energetic and casual.”
LCCF’s Elevating the Next Generation event will feature food trucks, a gaming truck with over 100 games, a wellness room with interactive and mindful activities and a performance by the Crispus Attucks Community Center’s drill team and band squad, the Infamous Unstoppables. In addition, the event will include a session on food sustainability, displays of student artwork and poetry readings.
Also, the next round of recipients of LCCF’s Shaping Tomorrow awards and scholarships will be announced that evening.
“We’re hoping for a large turnout,” said Schade. “We recognize that if the event is open to young
people that they’re going to be accompanied by family. It’s youth and family friendly.”
Elevating the Next Generation is the third of four events LCCF is conducting to commemorate its founding in 1924. The first two were staged at Rock Lititz in March and at Buchanan Park in April, and the fourth, titled Protecting Our Planet, will be held at the Farm at Eagles Ridge on Thursday, Oct. 17.
“Lancaster County Community Foundation stewards the county endowment, and we harness the power of community and local philanthropy to make Lancaster a better place to live,” said Schade. “We are here because of the work and hope and vision of people who came before us. Our mission is to work for the people who are coming after us, for generations to come.”
Over the last century, LCCF has donated more than $60 million to local causes. LCCF’s signature event, ExtraGive, has generated more than $100 million in donations for local organizations.
“Lancaster has always been a county of change-makers and hard workers,” said Schade. “The endowment has always been shaped by community members with that in mind. The beautiful thing about the endowment is it can be flexible and that it can be used to meet needs in the moment.”
For additional information about the Lancaster County Community Foundation, go to www .lancfound.org.
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Church to present concert, Wednesday night programs
The Celtic and folk band Rizzetta’s Tones will perform at Lancaster Church of the Brethren (COB), 1601 Sunset Ave., Lancaster, on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. as part of the church’s Starlight Tea Concert Series.
Consisting of Randy Kochel, Amanda Wells, Linda Lohr, Bill Stine and newest member Alden Hoke, the group performs music from Ireland, Scotland and the United States. Main instruments include hammered dulcimers, silver flute, high and low whistles, guitars, violin, and viola. Group members take turns on vocals.
Rizzetta’s Tones is named in honor of West Virginia hammered dulcimer aficionado Sam Rizzetta. To learn more about the group, visit www.rizzettastones.com.
Tea and cookies will be served following the concert. The free Starlight Tea Concert Series is supported by patrons and offerings received at concerts. For more information, contact planning committee chair Giny Mackey at 717-201-8450.
Additionally, Lancaster COB is
offering a fall semester of Wednesday Night Live programs. The series began on Sept. 18 and will continue through Nov. 20. Each week includes a brief devotional and a meal by donation at 5:30 p.m., followed by activities for children and youths and an adult class in the church’s chapel at 6:30 p.m.
In the adult class, pastor Don Fitzkee and Bob Kettering will lead a six-week study using the video series “The After Party,” which focuses on Christianity and politics. Produced by RedeemingBabel.org, the series features video clips of Redeeming Babel founding executive director Curtis Chang, New York Times columnist David French and Christianity Today editor-in-chief Russell Moore.
During the final four weeks of the fall season, beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Lee C. Barrett from Lancaster Theological Seminary will talk further about how faith and theology shape politics. He will also suggest ways for Christians to support each other even when they disagree politically.
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Rotary Club plans Fall Festival
Lancaster Sunrise Rotary Club will hold its fifth annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Aberdeen Acres, 495 Mark Drive, Elizabethtown.
This year the event is not restricted to adults. A Kidz Zone has been added, including bounce houses, a mechanical bull ride, and an inflatable obstacle course. The event will also feature the second annual Bench Mark Games, in which contestants will compete in timed fitness challenges to demonstrate their strength, endurance, and athleticism. The Bench Mark Games will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the Bench Mark Program’s Women’s Strength & Fitness Center and fund student scholarships and grants for local nonprofits.
The festival will also feature music by the Uptown Band, dancing, food and drinks for purchase, a live auction, a silent auction of gift baskets and other items, a giveaway drawing, and hatchet throwing. ABC 27’s Soni Dimond will be the master of ceremonies.
The live auction will offer nine items: a gaming dinner experience with wine pairing prepared by chef Rafe Hottenstein for 10 guests; a weeklong stay at a home on the Chesapeake Bay in Edgewood, Md.; four tickets for a Penn State game against Ohio State; four tickets for a Penn State game against the University of Maryland; a four-course dinner for two at 1700 Degrees Steakhouse with wine pairing and a one-night stay at the Hilton Harrisburg; growlers with eight
Change of Pace
Thursday morning from September to April at Lancaster Alliance Church, is a sisterhood of about 150 female attendees. They hail from all walks of life and from various parts of Lancaster County, from Manheim Township to Elizabethtown, from Strasburg to Ephrata.
“Some women leave their Thursdays open to feed their souls,” said Fisher, a resident of Bent Creek.
“They’re all different; everyone has a different personality. But I treat everyone with respect. The pain that these women come to me with, if I don’t know how to deal with it, I turn it over to God. You wouldn’t believe how many of these women don’t have a church. They come in to be healed.”
“Our pace in the real world demands our time,” Fisher continued. “Unless we set aside time for
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God, we’ll go off to places where life is not for God. I thought it would be great to name it Change of Pace.”
The women of CPWBS regularly deal with all sorts of life challenges, including raising children, abuse, spousal difficulties, mental health issues and physical limitations.
“(The Bible) has all the truth in it, and the truth will set us free,” said Fisher.
At the start, CPWBS began meeting at Indian Springs Golf Club in East Hempfield Township, now Four Seasons Golf Club. The group has been meeting at Lancaster Alliance Church for the better part of the last 35 years.
For additional information about Change of Pace Women’s Bible Study, go to www.change ofpace.org.
fills from local breweries; a Jura E8 fully automatic espresso coffee machine; a farm-to-table dining experience prepared by chef Zach Cramer; and a weeklong stay at a condo in Marriott’s Manor Club Sequel in Williamsburg, Va. To purchase tickets for general admission, the Bench Mark Games, or both events, search for “5th Annual LCM Rotary Fall Festival” at www.eventbrite.com. Admission will be discounted for youths ages 5 to 17, and children under 5 will receive free admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance through Eventbrite or at the event. Parking is free. Lancaster County Motors Subaru is the presenting sponsor. Lancaster Sunrise Rotary Club is active in the Lancaster community and has been supportive of Ukrainian refugees and the building of a school in Honduras. In prior years, the festival raised funds to purchase a $40,000 moving van for Off The Streets Lancaster and a $70,000 hot and cold food transport van for Meals on Wheels of Lancaster. It also helped fund scholarship programs for Manheim Township students and grants to local nonprofits.
Lancaster Sunrise Rotary meets on Thursdays 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. in person at Bent Creek Country Club, 620 Bent Creek Drive, Lititz, and via Zoom video conferencing. Anyone wishing to attend may email club president Patricia Savage at lancpasunriserotary@ gmail.com. New members are welcome. For more details, visit www.lancastersunriserotary ofpa.com.
GMTRC posts annual horse show
Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center (GMTRC) will host its 44th annual horse show on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 1063 Hartman Station Road, Lancaster. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature horses along with students with special needs, who will demonstrate horsemanship skills they have worked on all year.
Since 1981, GMTRC, a nonprofit organization, has been teaching children and adults with special needs how to ride and work with horses. Students may experience a variety of therapeutic benefits from their work with the horses, including improved strength, balance, coordination, communication skills, processing, self-esteem, and life skills for independence. During the annual show,
all students will be recognized for the skills they have mastered. At this year’s event, GMTRC will also unveil the Libby Craver Legacy Scholarship, created by Craver’s family to honor her more than 20 years of volunteer service with GMTRC. Craver passed away last year, but she is remembered for her dedication to GMTRC, where she served as a volunteer coordinator, the head instructor, and the board president.
Food and refreshments will be available for purchase, as well as GMTRC gear, including T-shirts and swag. All proceeds will support GMTRC’s programs. For more details, call 717615-9222. Information about GMTRC is also available at www .greystonemanortrc.org.
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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
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
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org
LANDIS VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 2420 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster. 717589-6051. SUN. WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30am, Sunday School for all ages 10:45am.Children's Church & Nursery. Handicap Accessible.
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC CHURCH: 601 East Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601 (Off the Oregon Pike - 3 miles North of Rt. 30 Exit at Oregon Pike). Phone (717) 569-8531; Website: www.sjnlancaster.org Saturday 2:30 p.m. Reconciliation. Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 4 p.m. Mass (Inperson & Livestream); Sunday, 7:30 a.m. (In-person), 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.(Inperson & Livestream) Rev. Daniel F.X. Powell.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz
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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.
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Wiliam Hamm, Jr. (717) 575-0292.
WESTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH:
2235 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
One mile North of Park City.
Pastor Robert Zimmerman. A beautifully blended Sunday morning service at 11 AM, under the leadership of Pianist David Ryan & known guitarist Chuck Oetelle. Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM during the school year. Preaching/Teaching focus seeks to be distinctively Biblical, relevant, creative, engaging in the midst of today’s moral/cultural chaos. Find us on Facebook: Westgate American Baptist Church. Website: Westgateabc.com
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On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533
CLASSIFIEDS
and Distribution Technician to join our team in Manheim, PA and become an integral part of our team.
This position comes with a full benefits package: health, Rx, eye, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, pension, vacation time, paid holidays, etc.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Lead C&D Technician and/or certified operators, repair and maintain the distribution and collection systems infrastructure in the service area to include the Borough and surrounding municipalities. Work with office staff in the completion of various customer service work order tasks.
Qualifications:
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, obtain Class E license within 18 months, and work under inclement weather conditions. Candidates must possess reliable transportation, a valid PA driver’s license, and live within 30 minutes of our facilities. Strong mechanical ability and safety awareness are essential.
YOUR ATTENTION
INFLATION IS AT 40 year highs. Interest rates are way up. Credit Cards. Medical Bills. Car Loans. Do you have $10k or more in debt? Call NATIONAL DEBT RELIEF and find out how to pay off your debt for significantly less than what you owe. FREE quote: 1-866-272-0492
REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer - up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807.
ELDER CARE
Mechanical Trades
ASSISTANCE FOR ELDERLY, caregivers provide hygiene assistance, meals,
YOUR ATTENTION
Vet checked, shots, dewormed, very cute, playful, raised with family, 3F, 4M, $495. 717-654-1075.
DOBERMAN PUPPIES, 100% European bloodline, $2,000. 814-569-6152
ICCF CANE CORSO PUPPIES UTD shots/dewormed/vet checked, both parents are big frame dogs raised on farm. 1F, 2M, nice colors. $695. 717-327-5386.
POMERANIAN PUPPIES 2M, 1F, various colors, shots, dewormed, vet checked, ready now! 717-285-7445.
TOY POODLE PUPPIES, 1 red male, 1 white female, $300. POODLE MIX PUPPIES, $200. 717-548-4277.
Sporting Goods
GUNS WANTED
INSTANT PAYMENT
1 gun or collection - will travel Kinsey’s Outdoors, 717-653-5524
Miscellaneous
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 350 plus procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-877-553-1891 www.dental50plus.com/macnet #6258
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DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246.
NEED IRS RELIEF $10K-$125K + Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877-7051472. Mon. through Fri. 7am-5pm PST.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1855-465-7624 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages with Briggs & Stratton© PowerProtect(TM) standby generators - the most powerful home standby generators available. Industry-leading comprehensive warranty - 7 years ($849 value). Proudly made in the U.S.A. Call Briggs & Stratton 1-855-556-2581
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FREE ITEMS
HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE AWAY?
Place a FREE Ad! Call 1-800-428-4211 15 word, private party ad for 1 week (some restrictions apply)
BLACK FILING CABINETS, 25Hx14.5Wx 18D, 28Hx15Wx26.5D. Office lamp. Call 510-520-3383.
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GARAGE SALES
NOTICE: It is recommended that you begin your garage or yard sale ad with the town, then street address, dates & times.
GIANT YARD SALE INSIDE & OUTSIDE 6139 Main St. (Rt. 72), East Petersburg Friday, Sept. 27th - 9AM-7PM Saturday, Sept. 28th - 8AM-2PM
LARGE COMMUNITY YARD SALE
100+ HOMES IN MOUNT JOY ► FOOD TRUCKS ◄ SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 • 8 AM-? Willow Creek & Green Park Development Off Rts. 230 & 772 Between Lefever Rd. & Elmcrest Blvd.
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE
Lititz Area Mennonite School 1050 E. Newport Road.,Lititz Sept. 21,7-12. Rain or Shine 717-626-9551
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NATIONAL
BATH & SHOWER updates in as little as 1 DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & military discounts available. 1-877-543-9189.
BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.
DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurancenot just a discount plan. Get your free Information Kit with details! 1-855-5261060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258
DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. (w/Choice Package or higher) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DON'T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-833399-3595.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Enitre Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.
HOME BREAK-INS TAKE less than 60 seconds. Don’t wait! Protect your family, your home, your assets now for as little as 70¢ a day! Call 1-844-591-7951
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! (Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer.) Call 1-844-501-3208.
MOBILEHELP, AMERICA'S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you're home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.
PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase* Call 1-855-948-6176 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Call now for a free quote. Ask about our first application special! 1833-606-6777
REPLACE YOUR ROOF w/the best looking & longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 styles & multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off install + Additional 10% off install (military, health & 1st responders.) 1-833-370-1234.
SAFE STEP. North America's #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Topof-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1,600 Off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP: A small amount of water can cause major damage to your home. Our trusted professionals dry out wet areas & repair to protect your family & your home value! Call 24/7: 1888-872-2809. Have zip code!
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts. Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
LOST & FOUND
FOUND AN ITEM? Place a FREE 15 word ad in your local issue to locate the owner of your found item. 1-800-428-4211
READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS
This publication will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement.
SERVICES RENDERED
A DRYWALL COMPANY Hanging, Finishing & Repairs KENT SAUDER, LLC Text/Call: 717-989-2069
A PLUS SERVICE SPINELLO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Roof & siding repair, painting, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, no job too odd or too small, references, insured. PA031727. Call Mike Spinello, 717-464-5466
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING FALL CLEAN UP EXPERT TREE TRIMMING!
Tree/Shrub Removal • Pruning Mulching • Edging • Planting EMERGENCY STORM CLEAN UP Fast, reliable service. Lic/Insd. Sr. Disc.! Free Estimates! 717-208-2265
AFFORDABLE PAINTING. Int./ext., staining, drywall repair, custom colors. Call Damien 717-940-5912 PA032157 Call about our Fall/Winter Discounts
SERVICES RENDERED
HEISENBERG ELECTRIC FURNACE TUNE UP. GET YOUR FURNACE READY FOR WINTER FOR ONLY $50.00. 717-928-3302
• HITZ FENCE • VINYL • ALUMINUM YARD FENCES
Call 717-274-5457 | Text 717-507-0090 www.hitzfencesupplies.com
HOUSE WASHING BY ME
Removal of black stains off roof & exterior cleaning. 717-424-8504
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as one day. For a limited time, waiving ALL installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change and vary by dealer. (Offer ends 12/29/24.) Call 1844-826-2535
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics, appliances. Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
NEED TASKS COMPLETED AROUND HOME?
Let a HANDYMAN AT HOME RIGHT REPAIR help you today! No job too small. FREE ESTIMATES Lic./Insd. 717-449-8551
PAINTING BY MR. NEIL
Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
BUYING CLASSIC CARS, TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$PAYING CA$H$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
CORVETTES WANTED 1953 thru 2019 Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561
DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!
GET A BREAK on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!
PINBALL MACHINES & ARCADES WANTED. Any condition, working or not. Call Matt: 717-538-9485, thanks.
WANTED! MOTORCYCLES & MINI BIKES!
ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CA$H$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
AGING ROOF? NEW Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-878-9091.
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COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640
POWERWASHING POWERWASHING & DECK SEALING/REPAIR By Steve, 717-892-7411
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
AMISH MOVING COMPANY AMISH CLEANOUTS
Will move households (will go out of state). Fair prices for Clean Outs of Attics, Basements. 717-442-3301
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
CHIMNEY FALLING APART! WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN! WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
DO YOU KNOW what’s in your water? Leaf Home Water Solutions offers FREE water testing and whole home water treatment systems that can be installed in as little as one day. 15% off your entire purchase. Plus 10% senior & military discounts. Restrictions apply. Schedule your FREE test today. Call 1866-996-1526
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Master Electrician. Panel/Service upgrades 100/200 amp. Repairs, lights, receptacles, fans, electrical heat, mini split heatpumps. Ins. Free est. PA030435, 717-371-1392
ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING forever!
LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-791-1626
GUTTERS, GUTTERS
PAINTING By Triple P Int/Ext, Res/Com, 30 yrs exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA 116089
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com
Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.
STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.
STUMP GRINDING SERVICES 717-989-7938, leave message.
TONE’S SOLID CONTRUCTION
Remodel • Basements • Additions Decks Fences, etc. We do it all! Insd./PA176621 | 717-984-3865
Trimming & Removal
Clearing • Stump Grinding Since 1996 • 717-768-0114
EARTHWISE LANDSCAPE & TREE CARE
We use modern pruning techniques for the health & safety of your trees & shrubs. Certified arborist on staff. Also removals, storm damage, & yard cleanup. 717-626-2541 (PA 088021)
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
ANNA MARIE ISLAND, Fl. Last vacation spot open. 2 Bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, kit, DR, LR. Jan 4 - 11, 2025. $1,585 incl all taxes. 941-592-7764
VAN’S TREES TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming. Mulching, Gardening. SP Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729
Clean, Repair, Gutter Guards. Property Maint. by Steve. 717-892-7411
HANDYMAN: Painting. Power Washing. Land/Hardscaping. Fall Clean Ups, Gutters/Guards, Decks, Roofing. Mailboxes. 717-419-9855. PA047811
HAULING, JUNK REMOVAL. Bsmts, sheds, garages cleaned out. Tree brush. Odd jobs. We also move people. Free est. Visa/MC/ Disc/AmEx. 717-456-6051; 410-688-7569 CRASS HAULING
Food Trucks
Saturday, September 21 Community 11am-2pm prizes to win! Donated by local businesses!
• A Therapeutic Effect
• American Music Theatre
• Decades
• Field of Screams/Corn Cob Acres
• Go ‘N Bananas
• Lancaster Stormers
• Martin Appliance
• Refreshing Mountain
• York Revolution AND MORE!
while
kids activities
Pumpkin Painting sponsored by Cherry Hill Orchards
Face Painting, Balloon Artist and more!
live broadcast
WJTL FM 90.3 from 11:00am-1:00pm
EPC is celebrating 70 years of bringing the local “good news” to our communities. Across Lancaster County and beyond, we’re honored to share the stories of the people and organizations that make a difference. Join us for a special celebration as we commemorate the past and look forward to the future together!
Publisher of the Merchandiser, Pennysaver, Advertiser, Community Courier, Lancaster County Magazine, Where & When Pennsylvania, Dining in Lancaster County, and Antiques and Auction News
live music
Ryan Moran from 11:30am-1:30pm Bring lawn chairs!
Take a tour of Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. and see how your weekly community paper is created! community organizations
Get a close up look at a firetruck, meet a Police Officer, connect with your local chambers in Lancaster, and learn about Lancaster Co. 4H Seeing Eye puppy club.
Auntie Anne’s, Cupcakes by Casey, Homage, Hopeful Brews Coffee, and Tri County BBQ