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When Doug Paglia and a team of leaders felt called to start a new church in Mount Joy, they stepped out in faith. People’s Fellowship Church began worshipping in early January, after Paglia left a position he held at a local Methodist church. “In late December, I felt it was time to move on, and there was a core group who wanted to go wherever we went,” Doug said, referring to himself and his wife, Terrie. See Church pg 8 Members of People’s Fellowship Church in their new space inside RAISE28

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As back-to-school season gets underway and we prepare for cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to restock your closet and refresh your wardrobe. Thanks to Ruhl’s Church, you can do this without opening your wallet. The church will host God’s Clothing Closet on Friday, Aug. 28, and Saturday, Aug. 29. Hours on Friday are by appointment at 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. No appointment is needed for Saturday shopping, which will run from 8 to 11 a.m. at the church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim. “Free clothing, accessories, shoes, coats, linens, housewares, games, etc., will all be available for shoppers,” said Kris Gray, who organizes the event with Barb Dunmire. “Everyone is welcome to come shop for some ‘new-toyou’ clothes and accessories.” This is the 26th year for the event, which began after organizers shifted a church outreach to meet local needs. The church used to send clothing to a mission out of state, but it was expensive to ship the items, and organizers thought they could make a bigger impact in Manheim. Over the years, they have tweaked the event to provide the best shopping experience for guests. “Before we offered appointments, the event on Saturday was very crowded with enthusiastic shoppers,” Gray said. “Now, since several hundred people shop on Friday, the Saturday event is not crowded, and it is quite easy to shop. And we will still have lots of quality men’s and ladies’ clothing available on Saturday.” God’s Clothing Closet will See Finds pg 4

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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.

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

CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Chris Ritchie, Interim 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.

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

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-125 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist held Saturday at 6 pm & Sunday at 9:30 am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wednesdays at 8:30am. Visit us online at: www.christlutheran-etown.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.

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 Ph: 717-367-7089 E-mail: info@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 Live Streaming on YouTube - Search for us @florinchurch For more information, visit us at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-6531202 Email: secretary@florincob.org

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

and weaver with a fine arts degree in painting, became interested in historic textiles and their production more than 45 years ago while working as a costumed interpreter at a national historic site. Since 2018 she has grown and processed her own flax, along with volunteering at area historic sites demonstrating spinning, weaving, and flax dressing. She is an independent contractor at the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, where she regularly interprets 18th- and 19th-century textile production. Mickley helped to develop and teaches the museum’s Sheep to Fabric and Field to Fabric classes. She also collects antique spinning wheels and helped plan two Antique Spinning Wheel Symposiums in Pennsylvania. Guests may register for the program on arrival. There is a fee for nonmembers, payable by cash or check only. L A S N ’s 2 0 2 6 t h e m e is “Sewing Revolution,” with all monthly meetings

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touching on an aspect of the topic. L ASN is a group for people who love to sew. Its members range from beginners to intermediate hobbyists to professional dressmakers. The group’s main focus is fitting and construction skills related primarily to garment sewing. It meets at 7 p.m. on the four th Monday of most months, with Z o om me e tings held dur ing the w inter. Retreats, service projects, and a fabric swap are optional activities. For more information, contact lancastersews @gmail.com.

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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

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

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

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

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!

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Lancaster Area Sewing Network (L A SN) will present “Processing Flax” on Monday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Friends Quaker Meeting , 110 Tulane Terrace, Lancaster. Cloth, and the thread with which to sew it, all begin as fiber. Today ’s fabrics come from a wealth of fibers, many of which are synthetic, but before the 20th century, sewing thread and fabric were made of natural fibers and could even be homemade. Flax was the typical fiber L ancaster County families used to make their own sewing thread and cloth. Flax comes from a plant that was once a commonly grown crop in Pennsylvania. During the upcoming presentation, Tina Mickley will discuss flax culture and retting and will demonstrate the processes of breaking , scutching and hackling f lax fiber, along with how that fiber becomes linen thread and, finally, linen cloth and sewing thread. M i c k l e y, a s p i n n e r

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“We will help people who just want meals until they get back on their feet after surgery,” he said. “We want to help anyone who needs it.” Elizabethown’s Meals on Wheels is a program of United Churches Elizabethtown Area. Monday through Friday, volunteers deliver a hot meal and a bag of extras, which could include any thing from bread and lunch meat for sandwiches to milk, a fruit cup or treats such as pudding. Food is provided by The Nutrition Group, based in York. “We deliver the meals in a sealed, microwaveable container,” Bates explained. “They’re delivered to us in insulated containers, so often the meals are still warm when the client gets them.” Along with providing food, Meals on Wheels volunteers provide a crucial social connection for many recipients. “We tailor our delivery

to what the client wants,” Bates said. “Some clients don’t want to have faceto-face contact every day, so they’ll put a cooler out and we’ll drop the meal in that. Others are looking for somebody to talk to, so a wellness check is part of the deal for those clients. A lot of these people don’t see or talk to anybody all day, so they look forward to seeing their deliver y driver.” To be eligible to receive a meal, people must live in the 17022 ZIP code. Services may be personalized to each client’s needs. “If someone only wants a meal one or two days a week, we can do that,” Bates said. Currently, Elizabethtown Meals on W heels ser ves 15 households. Meals are picked up by

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from the program to sign up to receive meals. “ We co u l d u s e m o re clients. I know there are a lot of people out there who could benefit from o u r s e r v i c e ,” h e s a i d . “ T here are people who don’t have family in the area and they could use s omeb o dy stop ping in and checking on them. Plus, they could use the nourishment.” There is a small cost for receiving meals, but financial assistance may be available through the Lancaster County Office of Aging. To learn more about qualifications, call 717-299-7979. To sign up for delivery, call 717-6893484 and choose option 5. To learn more about volunteering, call Dave Fritchman at 717-829-4733 or Bates at 717-823-1441.

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Barbecue Competition Planned Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, will host its fifth annual barbecue competition on Sunday, Aug. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample barbecue dishes and vote for their favorite. Additional free food and ice cream will be available as well, and bounce houses, barrel rides, and a candy drop will be provided for kids. During the event, Granger Smith will share his testimony of grief, surrender, and eternal p e r s p e c t i v e fo l l o w i n g the loss of his son, River. Smith is an award-winning, platinum-selling country music artist; an author; and the host of “The 9941 Podcast” and the nationally syndicated iHeart radio show “After MidNite.” He has a grassroots following known as Yee Yee Nation, and he lives in Texas with his wife and children. For more information, visit www.chiques church.com.

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in bags and left by the front door of the church,” Gray said. “It is extremely helpful if you label the bag with a clue of the contents, such as ‘boys size 10.’” No smoking and no pets are permitted inside the building. Service animals are welcome if they are properly identified. The church is handicapped-accessible and air-conditioned, and there is plenty of parking in a large parking lot. R uhl’s C hurch hold s worship services on Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with Sunday school for people of all ages at 9:15 a.m. For more information on Ruhl’s Church, visit www.ruhlschurch.org.

Sports and Fitness Programs Posted 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. Power Yoga Flow, for people age 16 and up, will take place on Wednesdays, Sept. 9 to Dec. 2, with no class on Nov. 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Village Carpenter Chapel, 1244 Bainbridge Road, Elizabethtown. Participants should bring a yoga mat, and optional equipment includes a strap or block. GEARS will offer a soccer

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matters, and municipal and civil rights claims, while also supporting the firm’s higher education clients. Michael earned his law degree from Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and English from Gettysburg College. Sign up for emails Scan QR or call

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HILLTOP ACRES FARM MARKET

John F. Martin

Stacey W. BettS

Provolone Cheese

3.19Lb.

AUGUST 19-25, 2026 John F. Martin

Tavern Ham

3.49Lb.

Whole, Boneless

Pork Loin

1.79Lb.

Clearfield White American �� Lb� $4.49 John F� Martin Sharp White Cheddar �� Lb� $4.59 Walnut Creek Off The Bone Honey Ham �� Lb� $4.79 John F� Martin Oven Roasted Chicken Breast �� Lb� $5.39 John F� Martin Wood Smoked Dried Beef �� Lb� $11.99 John F� Martin Lebanon or Sweet Lebanon Bologna �� Lb� $7.29 Our Own Pepper Cabbage �� Lb� $4.19 Our Own Hamburger BBQ �� Lb� $7.59 Baked Beans (In Deli) �� Lb� $5.89 John F. Martin Breakfast Sausage Links, Sweet Italian Sausage, or Bratwurst Grillers $ 12-16 Oz.

3.59Ea.

John F. Martin

Center-Cut Ham Slices $

3.59

Lb.

Kunzler Jumbo, Original Chicken, or Turkey Franks

2.79 Ea.

16 Oz.

September Farms Yogurt - All Flavors ��32 Oz�, Ea� $4.29 Townhouse or Club Crackers �� 11-13�8 Oz�, Ea� $3.49 Quaker Oatmeal Squares ��14�5 Oz�, Ea� $3.39 General Mills Chex Cereal - White, Rice, Corn, Cinnamon �� 12-14 Oz�, Ea� $2.99 Stauffer's Animal Crackers �� 14�5-16 Oz�, Ea� $2.19 Tropicana Orange Juice �� 46 Oz� 2/$7 Celentano Ravioli or Tortellini �� 12 Oz� 2/$5 Turkey Hill Ice Cream - Does not include All Natural Flavors ��46 Oz�, Ea� $3.49

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Blueberries

2.19 Pint

347 Rife Run Rd. Manheim, PA 17545

Local, Large

Sweet Watermelons $

4.99 Ea.

717-665-7809

Not responsible for typographical errors. ALL SPECIALS WHILE We reserve the right to limit quantities. SUPPLIES LAST

Local

Green Beans $

1.69 Lb.

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THURS., AUG. 27, 2026 • 6 P.M. LOCATION: 116 E. Mill Street, Manheim, PA 17545 Manheim Borough

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R130395

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Send samples & inquiries to: sports@engleonline.com

Part-time Regular Route

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED Visit with patients receiving hospice care in your local community or provide administrative assistance. Our next orientation is:

HORSE BOARDING

Oct. 21 and 23, 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

for info go to www.boyerrunservices or call 717-665-3753/717-371-7350

HORSE BOARDING Stable & meadow available 717-405-7365

Pets R130299

Auction by: Witman Auctioneers, Inc. Luke R. & Clarke N. Witman www.witmanauctioneers.com 717-665-5735 • 717-665-1300 • AY-000155-L

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.

If you have a passion for capturing the excitement of local games and events, we want to hear from you.

FREE: WILL LEND nice RIDING HORS-

ES & lg. PONIES until June 2027. Call Andy or Bill at 412-582-0080 or 717-394-7865

The Witman Auctioneers Team Is Currently Booking Auctions Now & In The Future For The 2026 Auction Season. Call Us Now For Competitive Rates.

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AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Female. B. 6/17/26. UTD vet check. Family raised on farm. $800. 717-354-8550

5.0 to 5.5 hours per day with extra earning opportunities available

Medical Benefits Paid personal and sick time after probation period CDL License preferred but not necessary In-house training available Off during the summer If interested

Masonic Village 1 Masonic Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022

You must attend both days. Registration closes one week before orientation. Please call for more information and to reserve your seat: 717-367-1121, ext. 33024, or visit MasonicVillageHospice.org/volunteer/registration.

A.M. and P.M. School Bus Drivers

Salary: $24.34/Hr.

call 717-566-7422

R128768

FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers.

Location: 327 Highlawn Ave., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster Co. WELL MAINTAINED 1½ STORY TWO BEDROOM PLUS BONUS ROOM HOUSE WITH DETACHED GARAGE ON 0.23 ACRE LEVEL LOT. Excellent Location, Minutes To Routes 230, 743, and 283, College, Stores, Shopping, Churches and Conveniences. Elizabethtown School District. 1,152 Sq. Ft. Full Basement w/Partial Finished Rec Room. Many Amenities. "Highly Motivated Sellers - Sellers Have Relocated." OPEN HOUSE DATES: Sat., Sept. 5 & 12, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. For Financing, Photos, Full Listing, Terms, See Website: www.witmanauctioneers.com. Auction For: Gary & Cathy Halbleib

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THURS., SEPT. 24, 2026 • 6 P.M.

REAL ESTATE:

For Rent For Sale Manufactured Housing Wanted

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ALL RENOVATION & DESIGN is Hiring a

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READ YOUR AD THE FIRST WEEK IT APPEARS

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Res./Commercial Wiring. Generators. EV Chargers. Pool/Spas. Upgrade of Services Fully Insd. | FREE ESTIMATES | PA10947 � Call 717-875-7972 �

INT./EXT. PAINTING

Drywall Repairs. Lite Carpentry. Cabinets Painting. Great Time to Paint Your Garage! PA032157. : Damien 717-940-5912

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SEASONAL CLEANUP

Full-time position to assist with repair, maintenance, and inspection of aggregate crushing plant operations, conveyors, chutes, and other related components. Operate a variety of equipment such as loaders, lifts, trucks, etc. Will learn to operate crushing & lime plants and participate in on-call rotation. Must be mechanically inclined, able to work outside in all kinds of weather, at heights, and with loud, large equipment, and capable of occasional lifting to 100 lbs. We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Candidates should complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Please include your salary requirements. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com Rohrer’s Incorporated Box 365, 70 Lititz Rd. Lititz, PA 17543

Fax: 717-626-9425 Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com

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For Rent ELIZABETHTOWN

12’x28’+ Stg. Unit - $235 + tax/mo.

On Track Storage, 717-367-5109

RENT THIS BEFORE BACK TO SCHOOL! Newly renovated 3 BR, 1 bath cottage available in Palmyra area. Must see! You’ll be happy you did! ONLY $1,200! Call James & Cindy Today! 717-367-1122

STORAGE UNIT

BUYING UNWANTED HEATING OIL

ELIZABETHTOWN. 11x21 $110/mo. 717-629-8470

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!

AUTOMOTIVE

30¢/gal.-will pick up.  Ed 717-587-7315

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 2026. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-844-320-2804 today!

••• WANTED •••

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

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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 20X20 STORAGE UNIT (Manheim) w/elec., $300/mo. Also Space for your Boat/RV inside. For info: 717-615-7654

AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES $0-$1,000

Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-246-2888 PA0002 $100-$5,000 PAID FOR UNWANTED OR JUNK AUTOS Free same day removal. All paperwork taken care of legally. PA licensed & insured. Call anytime 717-989-6980

CYCLES CASH PAID: ATVs, ATCs, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, 2/3/4 Wheelers, Any Year, Running Or Not. Call/Txt 610-656-3158

Regional community news and events

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

2022 REFLECTION LUXURY 5TH WHEEL RV Solar Panels • 2-Slideouts w/protective toppers • Elec. Fireplace • 2 Flat Screen TVs • Non-smoking & no pets. $35,000 ﬁrm. For info. call 717-575-6677

Eastwood Village Homes LLC

Open House Friday, August 21st • 1pm-4pm Thursday, August 27th • 1pm-4pm

STUMP GRINDING

Free estimates. Insured. Call or text Mitzel’s Stump Grinding 717-858-9347

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

TRIPLE P PAINTING

R130316

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

& CLASSIC CARS $ $ CORVETTES Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

JUNK REMOVAL

CRUSHING PLANT ASSISTANT

SUVs, Like New & Low Miles $ Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561 $

� IBACHS ELECTRIC �

Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030

R130537

BUYING CARS/TRUCKS

I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783

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 12/27/26.) Call 1-844-826-2535.

713 Church Street Mount Joy, PA

ITEMS WANTED

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Call for a FREE ESTIMATE: BRYAN 223-231-8716

Glossbrenner Church

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Int/Ext. Res/Com, 35 yrs. exp. FREE ESTIMATES, Fully insured Eric, 717-615-6442 PA116089

New Homes For Sale - First Floor Living Villages at Greenfield Manufactured Housing Lot Rent Community

Model Homes with Garages Available to Inspect! 453 Eastwood Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-3138 www.eastwoodvillagehomes.com DIRECTIONS: Take Route 30 East to Greenfield Road. Turn right onto Greenfield Road. Continue past the entrance of Villages at Greenfield. Turn right onto Ben Franklin Blvd. Go over bridge and follow signs to model homes. R129731

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“The very next day, I went to Sheetz Funeral Home and spoke to director Andy Dieck, and he just made his facilities available for us.” The building was perfect for the small but faithful group of about 25 people, but soon that number had expanded to upward of 40 people a week, and the church outgrew the space. “I went to see Mark Unger at RAISE28, and I told him we needed a little more room,” Doug recalled. Unger was happy to host the church, but another congregation had already expressed interested in meeting at the building on Sunday mornings, so the only option was to meet in the afternoon. Doug and the others didn’t want to do that. Before they had to decide their next step, however, the Lord showed them the way, Doug said. “ We got a call saying t h e o t h e r c h u rc h h a d backed out, and the space was ours if we wanted it,” he said. “This church has been one big miracle, one small miracle after another. It’s good to know when you step out in faith, the Lord’s there to back

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you up.” Pe o p l e ’s F e l l o w s h i p Church moved to RAISE28, 105 Fairview St., in late July. The church holds nondenominational services on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. “ I t ’s a B i b l e - b a s e d church,” said Pete Parke, a member of the leadership team. “It’s not full of opinions and conjecture. It’s based on the Bible, and it’s God-centered.” The service is a blend of contemporary and traditional styles. Doug brings with him 50 years of experience as a minister. He grew up as a preacher’s kid, and he has experience with church planting overseas through mission work. People’s Fellowship Church is his first church plant stateside. Right from the start, Doug wanted his church to be a group effort. Names for the new church were submitted for a vote, and the congregants chose “ Pe o p l e ’s Fe l l o w s h i p ” intentionally. “We felt it was a name that said ‘unity’ and complemented one another,” Doug said. For Jennie Hean, moving with the Paglias was an easy decision. “I told (the) pastor I would follow him any where,” she said. “If he

preached in a barn, I would be in that barn with him and his wife. They’re both ver y car ing and active people. T hey visit our home worshippers. They go to the hospital, and they stay with you and pray with you. This man has changed my heart and my life. He’s shown me how to walk with Jesus.” Fellow congregant Betsy Cook agreed, adding , “He’s a man who doesn’t use words as much as he shows with his actions, and actions always speak louder than words.” Cook especially likes that People’s Fellowship Church is a shared venture. “It’s not a dictatorship,” she said. “It’s very collaborative, open and transparent. And anyone can voice an opinion and be heard.” Along with Sunday worship, the church holds regular Bible studies on Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mount Joy Church of God, 30 E. Main St. The next one kicks off Aug. 20. The congregation also strives to connect with the community, whether members are collecting items for a backpack drive at RAISE28 or gathering donations of personal care items for Elizabethtown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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On Sunday, Aug. 30, the church will hold a baptism service in Chiques Creek, and the congregation will participate in the rescheduled Stars & Stripes event in Mount Joy on Saturday, Sept. 12. Communion is held on the first Sunday of each month, and a potluck luncheon takes place after the service on the third Sund ay of the month. Coffee and fellowship is offered after the weekly service. All of the members emphasize that the church is open for anyone who’s interested in attending. “We’re very welcoming,” Hean said. “If somebody s e e s t h a t y o u ’re n e w, they ’re going to go up t o y o u a n d i n t ro d u c e themselves.” Although the members credit Doug’s leadership with the church’s success, he’s modest in accepting the praise. “I have a great team helping me,” he said. “These are people who all work well together, and we’re looking forward to seeing what happens next.” To learn more about People’s Fellowship Church, search for “People’s Fellowship Church Mount Joy ” on Facebook or email peopleschurchinfo @gmail.com.

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