Honoring History and Building for Tomorrow
BY CAT SHANNON
Founded in 1973 to preserve Mount Joy’s history, the Mount Joy Area Historical Society continues to protect and share the area’s heritage. The nonprofit is in the midst of a three-year capital campaign to raise $425,000 for renovations and an addition to its building at 120 Fairview St. With help from private donors, the society is close to its goal but still needs assistance reaching it.
“We need the general public to come in and close the gap,” shared Susan Schlosser Hostetter, president of the historical society. “We need a little over $75,000.”
The building itself has deep roots. Once home to Macedonia
A.M.E. Church, it served a small
congregation until the 1960s. The historical society purchased the property in 1977, preserving
original features like the lights, pulpit, and altar when it dedicated the space in 1982.
BY CAT SHANNON
On what is now an unassuming cow pasture about a mile north of Marietta, a vibrant building once teemed with activity. Now, thanks to the work of students in Timothy Trussell’s Millersville University (MU) Archaeological Field School, the history of the
site is coming back to life.
Students are spending the semester excavating what remains of the Galbraith Ordinary, Trussell said.
“It was likely the earliest tavern in Lancaster County,” he explained.
“We discovered the site through extensive historical research, and although nothing stands
Community House Will Host Tribute to Veterans
BY CAT SHANNON
Veterans and their families are invited to attend a special event at the Marietta Community House on Sunday, Nov. 9. A Veterans Day program, brick dedication and ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in Studio 264, located behind the community house at 264 W. Market St., Marietta.
“We hold this event for the community to honor our veterans,” said Nancy Kulman, secretary for the Marietta Community House, noting that the location has played an important role in local history. “The Marietta Community House was founded to honor Lt. Benjamin Hiestand, who died in World War I in an airplane crash while training pilots.”
After their son’s death, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hiestand formed the Marietta Community House in Benjamin’s honor.
“They wanted to honor all young men who left their homes to serve in World War I,” Kulman shared. “We have continued that tradition to honor all those who serve their country.”
Members of the Marietta American Legion Post 466 will join the Community House in recognizing local heroes at the ceremony, including Benjamin. The Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard will present the colors, followed by a short ceremony. Robert Pegritz will serve as the event’s keynote speaker. He is a Vietnam veteran and member of the American Legion Post 466.
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Linda Eberly (left) and Susan Schlosser Hostetter in the Mount Joy Area Historical Society’s museum. Photo by Cat Shannon
Students excavate
of
Galbraith Ordinary.
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on the site today, we found maps and historical documents that led us to believe that the remains of the tavern could be located in that field archaeologically.”
The ordinary - an old English word for a small tavern or inn - was built by a Scots-Irish settler named John Galbraith, who obtained permission from the Proprietorship of Pennsylvania to establish an ordinary in 1725, Trussell continued, noting that he believes the tavern was likely operating before that date.
“My students began test excavations to try and locate the site in late August, and we have been working at the site ever since,” he shared. “Once discovering the original foundation, we have opened a large excavation block to uncover as much of the site as we could. The site has been extraordinarily productive, with tens of thousands of artifacts recovered to date.”
number of personal items.
“For example, we found the remains of a handmade bone toothbrush; clay smoking pipe fragments; bone and glass buttons; a comb; and even small brass bells, like those on a Christmas sleigh,” he shared. “The ceramics are particularly valuable, since they are easily dated and can be used as time-markers for us to discern when in time a particular soil layer or feature was created.”
Many of the items found were expected, including the ceramics, he said, but others are rarer discoveries.
insights into that early pioneering era of Lancaster County,” he noted.
“In particular, we hope to shed light on the small details of daily life that are often not discussed in the documents of the time, including lifeways, cultural practices, economics and trade, and other issues that the artifact assemblage may shed light on.”
that the course includes mastering all aspects of field excavation, mapping and artifact recovery, along with basic archaeological laboratory training.
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Among the discoveries have been what he calls “an astounding number” of bones and bone types, mostly representing the remains of meals. Students have also uncovered ceramics, glass and metals, along with a significant
“Finding the brass bells that look exactly like antique sleigh bells was especially surprising,” he said. “They likely date a bit later and likely were made sometime during the 19th century, but I have never found bells like that before. One was small, roughly the size of a quarter, while the other was quite large, just a bit smaller than a tennis ball.”
The excavation has two goals, he said.
“The first is obviously to discover and study the remains of the tavern and to use the artifacts and information we recover to gain new
The second goal is to serve as professional archaeological training for the students.
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“Students get to perform every aspect of an archaeological dig, from the first shovel of dirt to the final artifact catalog entry,” he said. “When they are finished, our students can join any archaeological dig in the country and perform at a high, professional level.”
While the benefits of primary historical and archaeological research into local history are immense for the students, the project has a much wider scope, he said.
The site is considered an “Atlantic World” site, meaning it plays a part in a broader history.
“On this site alone, we have a Scots-Irish tavern owner selling food and drink to German and English settlers, serving them on plates imported from England, paying with silver coin minted in Spanish South American colonies, and serving rum from sugar plantations in the Caribbean,” he said.
For every day spent in the field, students complete five days of laboratory work, so they are just beginning the process of analyzing their finds.
“Every artifact will be carefully cleaned, identified, labeled and entered into an analytical database,” Trussell explained, adding that organizing the data helps to unearth more about the lives and culture of the people who used the items. “I usually tell my students that, although fieldwork is exciting, the most significant discoveries often happen in the lab when we conduct our analysis and find out things we didn’t know before about the people, time period, etc.”
But nothing beats the thrill of an on-site find, he said.
“It is genuinely exciting to hold something in your hand and know you are the first person to touch this item in nearly three centuries. One cannot help but wonder who last used this cup, how it was broken or what life was like for the person who used it.”
Some of the artifacts found by students
By 2011, the museum had outgrown its home, and the nonprofit acquired the one-room schoolhouse adjacent to the property. Its monthly meetings, which run from March through November, are held in this space, which features the original schoolhouse chalkboards. The original building houses the museum’s collection, and it’s bursting at the seams, said Linda Eberly, vice president of the historical society and co-chair of the capital campaign with Dave Reist.
“The new building will help us expand our display area,” she shared. “We have so many things in boxes that we’d love to put out, but we’re completely out of room.”
The three-floor addition will be connected to the museum via an archway originally used as a pulpit by the church.
“On the first level, the ground floor, we’re going to have our new research library area,” Eberly shared, noting that the space will include computers for public use.
“The second level will not have public access, but it will be climate controlled for storage. Right now, we have a bunch of stuff stored out in our shed, and it’s not climate controlled.”
The basement of the new building will hold the archiving area.
“Our archive area is currently an 8-foot folding table set up in our schoolhouse,” Eberly said. “We really need a dedicated archiving area.”
She noted that the new building will also feature retractable shelving in the basement to allow more room for storage and to make it easier for volunteers to find items and set up rotating displays.
“We can’t do rotating displays now, because we just don’t have room,” she said. “If we could change out our displays, it would be more enticing and interesting for people to come back again and again.”
Over the years, the society has collected countless items related to Mount Joy. One display showcases shoes made by the Gerberich-Payne Shoe Company, the official shoemaker for the Boy Scouts of America.
“We have military history, sports history, tools, information on doctors, fire companies, business and industry,” Hostetter said. “We keep getting people who want to give
us things, and we want to treasure them, but we have to say, ‘No we can’t accept that because we don’t have the space.’”
Hostetter said people should consider supporting the historical society because local history is something we all have in common.
“We unite our community. We have a shared history,” she said. “I don’t care if you’ve only lived here for two weeks and you’re with someone who’s lived here for 50 years, you have a shared history now.”
Added Eberly, “If we are not preserving this history for future generations, then our community is lost.”
Support for the historical society can come in many forms, Hostetter said. Direct donations can be made to the capital campaign, or people can donate in honor or memory of a loved one, which she did in honor of her father-in-law, who collected Mount Joy postcards.
“We’re also looking for people who might want to remember the historical society in their estate,” Eberly said. The society also sells a variety of books to benefit its efforts and has a 2026 calendar for sale, featuring images of military and community parades. Calendars can be purchased at the society, as well as at Sloan’s Pharmacy, Time After Time and the Mount Joy Area Chamber of Commerce.
Beyond financial contributions, people can support the society by volunteering. The museum is currently only open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. but the hope is to expand to Saturday hours if more volunteers step up. Volunteers can serve as docents, help to digitize items, clean the museum or help with grounds maintenance, among other jobs.
Upwards of 50 people attend the society’s public programs, and both women are confident even more people will enjoy the new space once it’s built.
“Part of our capital campaign is also to create an endowment so the society will continue into the future,” Eberly said. “When people give to our capital campaign, they are giving to preserve the past and ensure the future.”
To learn more or contribute to the capital campaign, visit www .mountjoyhistory.com.
Scouts Request Food Donations
Each year, the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts of Mount Joy collect food for those in need.
On Saturday, Nov. 1, more than 75 Scouts will begin placing door hangers on the doors of every residence in Mount Joy asking for food donations. The Scouts will return on Saturday, Nov. 8, to collect donations.
Current food bank needs include canned fruits or vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice or rice mixes, cake or pancake mixes, powdered milk, and cereal.
Last year, the Scouts collected 922 bags of food from Mount Joy neighborhoods and delivered them to the Mount Joy Food Bank.
Women’s Group To Host Fall Brunch
The Elizabethtown/Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites area ladies to its “Fall ‘Leaves’ Me Happy” brunch on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 9 a.m. at Gus’s Keystone Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy.
Jodi Cutting from Elizabethtown will present “Discovery Toys: Toys That Teach, Play and Inspire Children.”
The musician will be vocalist
Sandy Hoover from Lancaster. Karen Williams, from Mechanicsville, Va., will be the speaker. As an actress and former TV talk show host with many travels, she will share “Learning to Say Goodbye.”
Reservations and payment must be received by Friday, Oct. 31. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-580-5421.
Scouts in Mount Joy will collect food donations to benefit those in need.
Donegal Tops Conrad Weiser in District Opener
During the opening round of the District Three playoffs on Monday, October 20, Donegal’s Halle
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Donegal’s Sophia Messina controls the ball off her chest in a 6-4 win over Conrad Weiser during the opening round of the District Three playoffs.
Donegal celebrates after an 8-1 win over Conrad Weiser’s during the opening round of the District Three playoffs on Monday, October 20, at home.
Bires gets the ball by Conrad Weiser’s Payton Kramlich in an 8-1 victory at home.
Indians’ Kathryn Gehman fires a shot on goal against Conrad Weiser in a 6-4 triumph during the opening round of the District Three playoffs on Monday, October 20.
Under the lights, Donegal’s Asia Jones changes direction on Conrad Weiser’s Dylan Bossler in an 8-1 victory during the opening round of the District Three playoffs on Monday, October 20, at home.
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Indians’ captain Kamryn Runkle gets ready for the header against Conrad Weiser during the opening round of the District Three on Monday,
Bazaar Will Offer Crafts, Food and More for All
BY CAT SHANNON
When the organizers of the holiday bazaar at Ironville United Methodist Church say they have something for everyone, they’re not kidding. The church’s annual event will feature craft vendors, a white elephant room, a kids’ area and lots of homemade food.
The bazaar will be held at the church, 4020 Holly Drive, Columbia, on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“We will have 17 outside vendors selling crafts and 24 vendors in all, including the church tables,” said Marge Osborne, who is on the bazaar committee. Vendors will sell sewn and knitted items, jewelry, primitive décor and more. A group of women from the church get together regularly to make craft items that will be for sale as well, and Marge will sell homemade aprons, among other items. Her husband, Bob, who is also on the committee, will sell painted Christmas balls.
“We’ll also have a bake sale table, where we have Amish apple dumplings,” Marge said, noting that sugar-free options will be available as well.
The baked goods table is always a popular spot, said bazaar committee member William Bulett.
“Come to our bazaar because of the fabulous food,” he shared. “We have many great bakers in this church.”
Along with cakes, pies, cookies and more, food will include homemade chicken corn soup and homemade barbecue, as well as hot dogs, chips and drinks.
“You can eat here at tables we set up or take your food to go,” said bazaar committee member
Wendy Wissinger. “We also sell soup to go by the quart.”
Wendy; William; and William’s wife, Linda, work in the white elephant room of the bazaar, collecting items for several weeks leading up to the event.
“The idea of the white elephant room is most of things are not priced,” Linda said, adding that shoppers can pay what they feel the item is worth to them. Some nicer items are priced, she noted.
White elephant items include Christmas and other holiday décor, kitchen items, housewares and much more.
“Items are all donated by church members, family and friends,” William said.
Across the hall from the white elephant room, a kids’ area will be set up, with toys and books for sale.
“We will also have someone in that room doing crafts with any children who are interested,” Wendy said.
A silent auction will be featured at the bazaar as well, with opportunities to win a variety of items.
“What we have in the auction varies every year depending on what we can get,” Wendy said. “We’ve had quilts in the past, flower arrangements, gift cards,
plants.” Silent auction winners do not need to be present to win.
The church has held the bazaar for decades, providing a fun community event. Proceeds are used to support church projects and outreach missions.
“It’s a really fun day,” Linda said, encouraging people to come to the bazaar. “It’s kind of like we’re one big family, because people come back year after year.”
Parking is available in a large lot at the church. People should enter the bazaar in the back of the building. The entrance and bazaar space are handicapped-accessible, and a handicapped-accessible restroom is available inside.
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Mount Joy Rotary Plans Veterans Day Breakfast
The Rotary Club of Mount Joy will host local veterans and guests at its annual Veteran Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at The Gathering Place, located at 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. The tradition, which started more than 20 years ago, was discontinued and reinstated in 2017 by then-president Linda Gonya-Hartman.
Rotary wishes to honor those who served in all branches of the military with a complimentary breakfast. The Rotary Club’s breakfast coincides with the Donegal High School Veterans Day program, which starts later that same morning.
Last year, the club invited Gold Star family members to attend as well and hopes more families will join them this year. Registration is required. Doors will open at 6:30 a.m., and breakfast will be served at 7 a.m.
Anyone who is interested in attending or those who know a veteran who would like to come are asked to register by Friday, Nov. 7, by emailing lghartman@comcast .net or calling 717-653-6300 (The Hearing & Ear Care Center).
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GEARS will offer a Bracing for Holiday Clutter workshop on Monday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon in the senior center at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown.
Local decluttering expert Kristen Patterson will teach attendees how to declutter before, during, and after the holiday season.
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.
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Model Railroad Club Sets Open Houses
The Masonic Village and Elizabethtown Model Railroad Club will hold its next open houses on Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Pennsylvania Railroad-themed event will offer seven scales of model trains running on more than 1,600 feet of track in the club’s space, which features new scenes.
Admission is free, and donations will be accepted.
The Model Railroad Club building is on Freemason Drive
Veterans
BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
on the grounds of Masonic Village in Elizabethtown. Once on the campus, follow the directional signs. Ample parking is available.
The train club welcomes new members, and interested individuals may speak to current members at the open house. The club was founded in 1997. For more information, call 717-287-2086 or visit www.mvemodelrailroadclub .com or www.facebook.com/ MasonicvillageMRRC.
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the post will also offer remarks, and Donegal High School students will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and other patriotic songs.
The Red Rose Honor Guard will also complete a flag folding ceremony. Following the ceremony, a flag placing will be held on the hill at the Community Bible Church, 331 Anderson Ferry Road, Marietta.
Additionally, the event will include a dedication of bricks to the Marietta Community House’s Buy-A-Brick program. This project honors and remembers local individuals and businesses, Kulman said, adding that a reading of the inscriptions will be presented as well as comments from the donors. Money received from the brick project has been used to repair and maintain the Marietta Community House for use by the local community.
Built in 1871 by Dr. John Huston for his nephew, the home remained a private residence until 1909, when it became a sanitarium
that administered rabies vaccines to children. In 1919, as World War I was ending, the Hiestands purchased the building and donated the house to the community of Marietta. Over the years, the building has housed an American Legion post, a public library, a wellbaby clinic, a soup kitchen and the Pennsylvania School for the Arts, among other organizations. It now serves as a wedding and special event venue, with a focus on a variety of community events throughout the year.
“We encourage everyone to attend this event to also honor those who served their country and remember those who are not with us,” Kulman said. “Those who have attended in the past have been touched by the presentation of the colors and folding of the flag.”
The program is free to attend, and refreshments will be served. Memorial bricks are still available to purchase. For more information, contact Kulman at Marietta Community House at 717-426-1229.
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
75-125 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 & 11am. Sunday school for all ages 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: 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: You are welcome here! Worship service is at 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. Now LiveStreaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 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
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.
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
TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like. 5880 School House Rd., Elizabethtown. We are a friendly, family-like atmosphere welcoming you to join us for Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 am & worship at 10:30 am. (jr. church included). Afternoon / evening gatherings meet on various Sundays for prayer, Bible study and fellowship. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00pm. Monthly men’s and women’s Bible studies offer an opportunity to grow deeper in the Word and to fellowship with others. tbcbiblechurch.org or call 717-433-7585
THE ENCOUNTER CHURCH: A gathering of imperfect people seeking to know and encounter God. Sunday morning prayer at 9 am & worship at 10 am. 221 N. Front St., Bainbridge. www.encounter-connect.org
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Sunday morning Worship with Nursery: 9am Traditional, 10am Fellowship, 10:30am Contemporary with Children & Youth classes. www.waysidepc.org or call: (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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A previous year’s Veterans Day event at Marietta Community House
The open house will feature a variety of scenes focused on the Pennsylvania Railroad.