Wayside Will Celebrate
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BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Wayside Presbyterian Church hopes its 40th anniversary celebration will float the community’s boat.
The festivities will take place over two days, with a “Yacht Rock” concert on Saturday, April 25, and a special worship service and get-together on Sunday, April 26. Everyone is invited to attend the events.
Wayside’s house band, Grace Notes, will perform at 7 p.m. on April 25 at the church, 600 Stone Battery Road, Landisville. Grace Notes leads music for Wayside’s Sunday contemporary worship as well as playing at free community events throughout the year.
The praise band will perform songs by Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Orleans, and others. “They’re doing a
secular set of smooth, jazzy, classic songs that I grew up on,” said Steve Fritz, who has been Wayside’s pastor since 2000. “In the yacht rock variety. Softer rock and roll, pleasing, beautiful. Not harsh and not sappy. Just really loving.”
Allegro Orchestra’s Nextgen Youth Music program has opened registration for auditions for the high school Overture and Allegretto ensembles for the 2026-27 season.
Overture is a full symphonic orchestra for students in grades eight through 12. Through demanding music and professional instruction, students will develop advanced abilities on their instruments, as well as an understanding of how to perform in a full orchestra setting. Overture is under the direction of conductor Scott
Kaliszak and assistant conductor Anthony Scheuerman.
The Allegretto Chamber Orchestra is Nextgen’s premier ensemble for advanced students in grades eight through 12. Allegretto demands the utmost musicianship and professionalism of students in a chamber orchestra setting. Students in this ensemble receive guidance and instruction to perform standard repertoire and newly composed orchestral music. Allegretto is under the direction of founding conductor Brian Norcross and assistant conductor
A combined Sunday service will be held on April 26. “We will have some charter members here,” said Fritz. “We’ll have special music from Frank Richards, who was playing when we broke ground for this facility, played at the 10th
anniversary, and has played for many occasions, and will reprise some of that early music with some updated lyrics, celebrating 40 years.”
A social gathering will follow the service. “It’ll be a stand-up reception for those who are here to get to reacquaint,” Fritz said. “We have some folks who have returned after a time away from church, and we’ve had some new people, often with a young family or older in life. People discover the need for their faith roots to be watered and fed. Our ministry is a neighborhood ministry that grew up, quite literally, with the neighborhoods around us.”
The reception will feature finger foods, drinks, coffee, and non-alcoholic punch. “It is a celebration, which is part of who we are, and we do that every week,” said Fritz. “It’s part of our DNA.”
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The Grace Notes will perform as part of Wayside Presbyterian Church’s 40th anniversary celebration.
High school students are invited to audition for the Allegro Orchestra’s Overture and Allegretto ensembles.
Church Plans Basement Sale
Bethany Presbyterian Church, 25 N. West End Ave., Lancaster, will hold its annual spring base
ment sale on Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to
The sale will feature two rooms full of vintage collectibles, garden
items, plants, household goods, linens, glassware, tools, toys, games, puzzles, books, and baskets. Camping equipment will also be available, including a tent, chairs, a folding table, a stove, coolers, and a portable shower. Food will be available
for purchase to eat on-site or for takeout, including baked goods, hot dogs, hamburger barbecue, and chicken corn soup.
Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 4, which the church has sponsored for more than 50 years. Attendees should enter
the sale area through the front stairs or via the handicapped-accessible ramp at the back of the building. Parking is available at the rear of the building.
For more information, contact chairperson Pat Rineer at 717-898-8885.
Congregant Deb Kereczman said the initial meeting to form a new church was held in 1983 by the late Gail Benjamin, a former moderator for the Donegal Presbytery (PC USA), and the late Rev. Dr. William J. Brown, former executive Presbyter for the Donegal Presbytery, organized the first meeting for a new church in the Hempfields in 1983.
a staff and pastorate that ministers to a congregation of about 150.”
Wayside took its name from its organizing pastor, the Reverend Ronald B. Fritts, from Scripture in Luke 24:35, “on the way.” “The mission of the church is ‘Walking with Jesus, sharing Christ along the way,’ with a 5-year vision to impact religious decline, become a beacon of connection with families in the neighborhood, and reach the needs of the seniors’ population,” said Kereczman.
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Kereczman noted that Wayside was organized by the Presbytery in 1985, first meeting at the Silver Spring fire hall and then the former Easter Seals building in Rohrerstown, before buying the land in October 1986 and breaking ground for its present home on the 8.6-acre property in 1988. The new building was dedicated in 1989.
Wayside outgrew its building in 2005, expanding to provide a multi-use sunlit atrium, a Family Ministry wing, a large kitchen, and spacious nursery.
Wayside prides itself on being an integral part of the community. Kereczman stated that the church works with the Hempfield Area Food Pantry providing volunteer staffing, food donations, and proceeds from the annual Waystock Community Music and Fun Fest held on the second Saturday in June.
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“There’s been about 100 people committing to membership, our charter members,” said Fritz. “The basic idea was, with a growing Lancaster County, and the Hempfields, and wonderful church ministries already here, a reformed ministry was the vision. Presbyterians in the Reformed tradition, coming out of the 16th-century European Reformation, planted a church here from five different churches. So, we’re celebrating that longevity when so many churches start and close up early and some longer churches finish up early. Wayside has continued and is thriving as a medium-size church with
Wayside also assists Columbia Dream Center, the nearest homeless shelter hosted by its sister church, Columbia Presbyterian, supporting them with needs throughout the year as well as quarterly meals. Wayside hosts free block parties for two major outreach events, including Waystock.
Wayside offers two Sunday morning worship services, with a traditional service from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by fellowship and a contemporary service with Grace Notes from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, Wayside will host one Sunday service at 10:00 a.m., with a blend of praise and traditional music.
Garden Club to Meet
The Women’s Garden Club of Lancaster County will meet on Thursday, April 23, at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 301 St. Thomas Road, Lancaster.
The topic will be “Growing Cut Flowers and Techniques for Long-lasting Bouquets.” Sarah Mann, the owner of Serendipity Flower Farms, will present details about her favorite flowers that are suited for cut arrangements.
She will share factors to consider in planning a garden to grow cut flowers and will demonstrate how to design a colorful arrangement. An attendee will receive her artistic arrangement to take home.
Guests are welcome to attend, and there is a fee. Snacks will be available following the meeting. For more information, contact Kathy at amishville2@ yahoo.com.
Duo Plans Tour Preview Concert
Concert violinist Michael T. Jamanis and his mother, pianist Frances Veri, will present a concert, “From Lancaster to Vienna: A Central European Concert Tour,” on Thursday, April 16. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 31 S. Duke St., Lancaster.
The concert will preview the works that Jamanis and Veri will perform during a concert tour to Austria, Hungary, and Croatia at the end of April. During the tour, they will present a diverse program ranging from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions. The duo will
perform at Vienna’s Haus der Musik; a new concert hall near Zagreb, Croatia; and in Budapest, Hungary. Veri previously performed in Budapest at the Palace of the Performing Arts.
The preview program will feature works by Antonín Dvořák, Béla Bartók, Gabriel Fauré, George Gershwin, and William Grant Still. It will also include selections from Richard Field’s “Flight of Fancy,” a six-movement suite written for Jamanis and Veri in 2024.
To learn more about Michael Jamanis, visit www.facebook.com/ jamanisproject/.
Faith UMC Sets Spaghetti Dinner
Faith United Methodist Church (UMC), 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz, will host a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, April 19, at two different times during the day.
Diners may take out their meals or eat in the church fellowship hall from noon to 2 p.m. Later in the day, there will be a takeout-only dinner session from 4 to 6 p.m. The meal will include gluten-free or regular spaghetti, a salad, bread, and dessert.
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Scout Troop Plans Pancake Breakfast
Scout Troop 33 will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 18, from 7 to 11 a.m. at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main St., East Petersburg.
The meal will include allyou-can-eat pancakes, as well as sausages. Orange juice, coffee, and tea will also be available.
There is a fee, payable at
the door. Children age 2 and under may eat for free. Tickets may be obtained in advance from any member of Troop 33.
Founded in 1930, Troop 33 seeks to build character and a sense of civic responsibility in young men from the area. Proceeds from the breakfast will help to fund Scouting activities.
Arbor Day Celebration Posted
The Friends of the Tanger Arboretum at LancasterHistory will host an April Nature Series event, “Leaf and Learn: A Celebration of Arbor Day,” on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster.
A variety of activities
will be available. Lancaster County senior naturalist Lisa Sanchez will lead tree walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Len Eiserer will present “Tanger’s America250 Tree and the Patriot Oak” at noon. The Nodding Onion Band will perform post-rock music featuring electrical frequencies from
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ever, people are encouraged to preorder by calling the church at 717-560-0321 or emailing FaithUMC@ hotmail.com. There is no set price for the dinner; donations will be accepted. To purchase tickets, visit www.faithumc.us, click on the “Online Giving” link, and select “Spaghetti Dinner.” Payments can also be made at pickup by check, cash, or credit card. Donations will support the continuing ministries of the church.
Frances Veri (front) and Michael Jamanis
The Scouts of Troop 33 are preparing for their pancake breakfast.
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John Kruk to Help UDS Celebrate Community Service
BY JEFF FALK
Empathy and empowerment. Care management and case management. Life-skill training and independence promotion.
United Disabilities Services (UDS) does work worth celebrating.
“UDS serves with a lot of programs, and one of the most visible is service dogs,” said Angela Trout, the annual gifts and events officer for UDS. “Many people come to us through service dogs. Our mission is enhancing abilities and changing lives. We help people gain independence and help people stay in their homes longer. Some of our programs are expensive to run because we
provide quality services to our clients. It’s important to support the work we do.”
UDS Foundation, the fundraising arm of UDS, will present this year’s edition of its annual gala from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the Marriott Lancaster Penn Square, 25 S. Queen St., Lancaster. While it is UDS’ largest fundraising event, the festive gala will celebrate the organization’s 61st anniversary and serve as community outreach for what UDS does and what it’s all about.
UDS is headquartered at 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster.
“A gala is a grand celebration,” said Trout. “It’s more than a cocktail party. It is a fundraising
event, but it’s elevated. It’s somewhat elegant, but not stuffy. Our gala ties in our mission to reinforce why visitors are there. They are the champions of what we do.”
That evening of April 30th will begin with mingling and hors d’oeuvres, and dinner will be served around 6 p.m. The event will include testimonials from UDS clients and volunteers.
Phillies’ legend John Kruk will provide his unique brand of entertainment during UDS’ upcoming gala.
and community members are expected to attend the UDS gala. The local nonprofit has secured the support - financial and otherwise - of 45 sponsors.
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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
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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.
CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES: “Inclusive Refuge – Compassionate Justice –Environmental Advocacy.” 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, 17603. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, Sr. Pastor. Sunday Worship: In-person at 10am (Combined Worship Service) followed by 11am Social Hour. Services also available by phone (888-440-0106) or online at www.apostlesucc.org
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FAITH BIBLE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 151 Donnerville Rd., Lancaster (one block south of Columbia Avenue). Pastor: Keith M. Long. 8:45 am Sunday School (with nursery and classes for children, youth and adults); 10:15 a.m. SundayWorship Service (with nursery and children’s church). Wed.: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Clubs (K6); Wed.: 6:30 pm Youth Group 717-285-1900. www.faithbfc.com
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 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2340 State St., East Petersburg. Rev. Dr. Christopher Rankin, Pastor. Phone: (717) 569-1632. Sunday Schedule: 7:45 am Worship with Holy Communion; 9:00 am Sunday School for all ages; 10:00 am Koinonia (Fellowship Time); 10:30 am Worship (Holy Communion twice a month) Online service is available by visiting www.trinityeastpete.org “Catch the Vision, Share the Joy!””
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.
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WGAL’s Michael Fuller and Philadelphia Eagles insider Dave Spadaro will be the masters of ceremonies for the gala, but the highlight of the evening will be an appearance by personable Phillies legend John Kruk. Amid a fireside chat setting, Spadaro will interview Kruk, who is expected to spin his entertaining trademark yarns, share career highlights and relay accounts of personal challenges.
“The atmosphere is electric,” said Trout, a resident of Akron. “People are so excited to be there. It’s a really fun vibe. It’s a very welcoming and interesting experience. In Lancaster, we don’t get a lot of opportunities to see big Philly sports stars. There’s a huge Eagles fanbase here.”
The UDS gala will also include live and silent auctions featuring entertainment packages, trips, experiences, donations from Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts and an autographed football from Eagles lineman Lane Johnson. All of the auction items can be viewed at https://ud services.org.
“The gala has definitely grown over the years,” said Trout. “It has brought in so many new donors. The goal is to meet new people. Some people are still discovering who we are and what we do. We try to keep them involved throughout the year, and many times they become friends.”
Nearly 500 supporters, clients and their friends and families, volunteers
“A large majority of guests are from Lancaster County, and some come with our sponsors,” said Trout. “They’re people who know us very well. We have a lot of new friends coming. We have people coming to see John Kruk.” Event officials are hoping this year’s UDS gala will raise $300,000.
“We have 15 programs at UDS, and we serve over 15,000 people in 52 counties in Pennsylvania,” said Trout. “The money will go toward supporting those programs.”
Founded in 1965, UDS serves individuals 18 and older with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as elderly adults. UDS employs nearly 400 workers, many of whom either reside or work in Lancaster.
In addition to receiving program-specific state funding, UDS also conducts a fundraising golf outing at Conestoga Country Club - this year on Thursday, Sept. 17 - a bingo event for service dog funding at Lancaster Farm and Home Center in March, and quarterly lunch and learn tours.
“Fundraising is a very important part of how we operate,” said Trout. “It’s really about supporting people. When you have loved ones with needs, sometimes you just don’t know where to take them. We do provide in-home services. We want to provide people with the help they need.”
Women’s Club Posts Meeting
The Lancaster Christian Women’s Club will hold a “For the Love of Baking” buffet luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Casa di Fiori at The Inn at Leola Village, 38 Deborah Drive, Leola. Doors will open at 11 a.m.
The program will feature Megan Fraver, owner of a local micro-bakery, Sweet & Sourdough Co., and known as “the blessed blind baker,” who will share her passion for baking sourdough treats. She will present her creations, including breads, brown-butter cookies, scones, and English muffins, with samples for attendees.
The speaker will be Lynn Jordan of Kouts, Ind., who will share “Front Porches and Friendships.” Jordan is an author and chaplain, holds degrees in nursing and psychology, and is a first responder and certified health and wellness coach.
All women are invited to attend. There is a cost per person. Reservations and payments are required by Wednesday, April 22. Those registering are asked to note the names of their guests and those they wish to sit with. Any cancellations must be made by April 22. For more details and reservations, call 717-799-0088.
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plants from 10 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last, and vendors will offer information from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids’ activities will include a story time and craft, suggested for those ages 3 to 7, at 10 a.m. and a nature scavenger hunt, suggested for those ages 6 to 12, at noon.
A bitternut hickory tree (Carya cordiformis) planted in commemoration of the United States’ 250th birthday will be dedicated at 11:15 a.m. The bitternut hickory was selected due to Lancaster’s ties to hickories. When settlers arrived in the Lancaster area in the 1700s, hickory trees were prevalent, earning the town its first name, Hickorytown. Hickory forests
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were vast and thick and cultivated by local Native Americans for food and medicinal purposes. The tree was instrumental to early life in Lancaster, also providing wood for furniture, flooring, and tools.
All events are free and open to the public. The event will take place rain or shine, with most programs held outdoors in fair weather and moved indoors in the event of rain. For more information and registration for individual activities, visit www.lancasterhistory .org/arborday. Questions can be directed to Emily Miller at emily.miller@ lancasterhistory.org.
The event sponsors are Pine Brook Farm Inc. and Ever Green Tree and Lawn Care.
The Trust Sets
Concert
Pianist Eric Fung and members of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster.
Fung earned a doctorate from Juilliard and is the Carmean Endowed Pro -
fessor of Music in Piano Performance at Lebanon Valley College. From the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, he will be joined by principal musicians Dana Allaband on violin, Ken Bell on French horn, and Luis Engelke on trumpet.
To purchase tickets, visit www.lancastertrust.com.
LancasterHistory Posts Events
LancasterHistory has planned several events in April.
Leaf & Learn: A Celebration of Arbor Day will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center, 230 N. President Ave., Lancaster. The new event organized by the Friends of the Tanger Arboretum will feature programs for people of all ages. All programs are free and open to the public, but advance registration is encouraged at www.lancasterhistory.org/ events/leaf-and-learn/.
The schedule of events includes a tree walk at 10 a.m. for people of all ages. Senior naturalist Lisa Sanchez will lead attendees on a tree walk to discover the different varieties and gain a deeper appreciation for trees, and the walk is limited to 30 people. Also at 10 a.m., an Arbor Day Storytime & Craft for children ages 3 to 7 will include a storytime featuring “Tell Me, Tree” by Gail Gibbons and a leaf and tree bark finder craft. An America250 Tree Dedication will take place at 11:15 a.m., with brief remarks before each attendee gets to shovel a small scoop of dirt to help plant a new bitternut hickory.
At noon, a lecture called “Tanger’s America250 Tree & the Patriot Oak” will be held in Ryder Hall. Len Eiserer will speak on the Tanger Arboretum’s newest addition, the bitternut hickory, and Lancaster’s “Patriot Oak,” which has been alive since the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Also at noon, a Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids will take place. Children ages 6 to 12 will decipher nature-themed hints and clues around the Tanger Arboretum. The final event will be a second tree walk with Sanchez at 1 p.m.
The Nodding Onion Band will perform from 10 a.m. to noon, playing ambient, post-rock music led by electrical frequencies from plants. Light refreshments and vendors will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will include Hickorytown Gardens, featuring a pop-up plant fundraiser with native plants; The American Chestnut; Earthbound Artisan; Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Environmental Education Center; and Lancaster/York
County Penn State Master Gardeners.
The event is rain or shine. In pleasant weather, most programs will take place between the museum and the carriage house. In the event of rain, all programs will be pulled inside either the carriage house or museum.
“There Is No Candidate Named James Buchanan,” a guided tour of James Buchanan’s Wheatland, will take place on Saturday, April 25, at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center. Tours will be available at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
The tour will focus on James Buchanan and Thaddeus Stevens, and participants will learn about how Buchanan used Wheatland as his campaign headquarters to promote his candidacy for president.
To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/ James-buchanan-wheat land or call 717-392-4633. Advance reservations are highly recommended as tours may sell out. Members will receive complimentary admission but should reserve their tickets in advance to guarantee a tour time.
The annual Presidential Wreath-Laying Ceremony for President James Buchanan will be held on April 25 at 10 a.m. at Woodward Hill Cemetery, 501 S. Queen St., Lancaster. The ceremony will take place two days after Buchanan’s birthday and will feature the laying of fresh flowers at the gravesite of the former president and remarks by the presiding officer of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as well as local dignitaries.
People and groups who will be present at the ceremony will include Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Singleton, Army National Guard; the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard with Skip Walls as bugler; Masonic Lodge 43 with John Phillips, senior warden of Lodge 43, as a speaker; Lancaster Fencibles with a 21-gun salute; Scout Troop 58; and Rev. Joel Petruschke, senior pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, offering an invocation and a benediction.
The event is free and open to the public, and no reservations are required.
Singers Needed for Youth Choirs
The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL) is looking for singers for its spring concert series, “Songs of Joy and Restoration.” Open rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, April 21, for prospective members and their parents. Guests will experience a live rehearsal, meet choir leaders, connect with current singers, and enjoy a light snack.
Open rehearsals will be available for children entering grades two through five from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster; for those entering grades six through eight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Neffsville Mennonite Church; and for those entering grades nine through 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, 333 Delp Road, Lancaster.
“Songs of Joy and Restoration” traces both the joys and sorrows of life through music that celebrates God’s goodness. Audiences will hear energetic selections such as “Hearts Beat Together” by Emilio Solé-Sempere, Henry Purcell’s “Sound the Trumpet,” and Ken Berg’s “Galop,” alongside reflective works, including George Frideric Handel’s
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“Surely, He Hath Borne Our Griefs,” Andrew Peterson’s “Behold the Lamb of God,” and Elaine Hagenberg’s “Alleluia.”
The program will conclude with Keith Hampton’s gospel anthem “Praise His Holy Name!”
Concert dates and additional details are available at https://mennonite childrenschoir.org/ performances/. All interested families are encouraged to attend the open rehearsals. To make reservations, visit https://www.bit.ly/ MCCLJoinTheSong2026.
MCCL serves more than 150 children and youths from nearly 50 schools, 40 congregations, and 15 denominations. An auxiliary program of Lancaster Mennonite School, MCCL seeks to nurture musical excellence while fostering character and community. Through Christ-centered repertoire that reflects the church around the world and across time, MCCL aims to equip young singers for a lifetime of worship and service. For more information, contact Maria Bowman at mccl@lancaster mennonite.org or visit https://mennonite childrenschoir.org/.
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AUTO MECHANIC
Rohrer’s Service Center needs an auto mechanic. In addition to our own fleet, we serve commercial clients as well as the public. Duties include service, repair, and maintenance of cars & light trucks. A class 1 inspection license is required. Core work hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. weekdays, with OT required as needed.
We offer competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k) with match, paid uniforms, and a tool reimbursement. Company sponsored continuing education & training as well as tuition reimbursement is available. Complete an application or submit a resume to the attention of Human Resources by email, fax, mail, on our website, or in person. Visit our website at www.rohrers.com.
Rohrer’s Incorporated Fax: 717-626-9425 70 Lititz Rd., P.O. Box 365 Email: kelli.ohara@rohrers.com Lititz, PA 17543
Attn: Human Resources
Members of the Carol Choir, for those in grades two through five, perform.
Performing in concert are members of the Concert Choir, for those in grades six through eight, and those in the Chamber Choir, for students in grades nine through 12.
Collectibles
BUYING TOYS & COLLECTIBLES
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PA’s Largest Buyer of Toys & Collectibles
27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA
Hours: M-W 8am-4pm, Th.-F by appt. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com
Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!
Furniture
TWIN BED w/solid wood headboard and frame, exc. cond., $100 obo. 717-201-0418 lv. msg.
Lawn & Garden
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING 717-208-2265 • SPRING CLEANUP, MULCH, EDGING, TRIMMING, PLANTING, SM. TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL. Sr. Discount!
FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029
RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE
#1. Delivery Available GAP REPAIR, 717-442-4781 ext. 2
Musical
CASH PAID for VINYL RECORDS also GUITARS and other INSTRUMENTS LITITZ MUSIC CO. 717-627-4929
Pets
ADORABLE MINI IRISH DOODLE
PUPPIES, ENS & ESI training parents have full DNA health panels. Text 717-639-1272
MINI CHIHUAHUA PUPS, 1M black, 1M brown w/white markings, UTD vet checked. $850. 717-661-7590
Produce & Edibles
TAKING ORDERS FOR whole Non-GMO Pasture Raised Chicken, or custom cuts, ready early June, call for pricing, Amos Stoltzfus 717-990-9448
Sporting Goods
USED GOLF CLUBS
$5 to $15. New/used GOLF BALLS. Call/text 717-344-1631
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DIRECTV STREAM - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Pkg $89.99/mo. for 12 mos. Stream on 20 devices. HBO Max incl. for 3 mos. w/Choice Package or higher. No hidden fees! Restrictions apply. IVS 1-866-859-0405.
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800245-0398.
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INFLATION AT 40-YEAR highs. Interest rates are up. Credit cards. medical bills. car loans. Have $10k+ in debt? Call National Debt Relief and find out how to pay off your debt for much less than you owe! Free quote: Call 1-844-955-4930.
JACUZZI BATH REMODEL can install a new, custom bath or shower in as little as 1-day. Limited time, waiving all installation costs! Additional terms apply. Subject to change & vary by dealer. Ends Soon. 1-844-501-3208.
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NEED CASH QUICKLY? We buy houses in any condition. Get a fair cash offer within 24 hours! Liz Buys Houses: 1-833-3594707
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PEACE OF MIND & early detection - Now more than ever, it’s important to get screened for Stroke & Cardiovascular Disease risk. Life Line Screening is simple & painless. Call: 1-833-970-4172.
PEST CONTROL: PROTECT your home from pests safely. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodents, Termite, Spiders & more. Locally owned & affordable. For service or inspection today! 1-833-860-0657. Have zip code ready!
PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR may be covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence & mobility w/ the compact design & long-lasting battery. Inogen One free info kit! Call 1-877-305-1535
PREPARE FOR POWER outages todayGenerac Home Standby Generator. Receive free 5-Yr. warranty w/qualifying purchase. 1-855-948-6176 to schedule free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move.
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PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: Fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration & mosquito control. Free quote. Ask about first application special! 1-833-860-0811
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.
TOP DOLLAR PAID for old vintage guitars! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, Etc. 1930s to 1980s. Call 1-866-433-8277
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration.
A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value! 1-833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!
WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP & restoration.
A small amount of water can lead to major damage in your home. Our trusted professionals do repairs to protect your family & home value! 1-833-887-0117. Have zip code ready!
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC timeshare cancellation experts. Over $50 million timeshare debt/fees cancelled in 2019. Free info package. Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 1-833-308-1971.
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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
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
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SERVICES RENDERED
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 CONCRETE
New • Repairs • Replacement 30+ yrs. exp. Call: 717-224-8603
AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING/ HARDSCAPING | 717-604-1306
27 Yrs. Exp. FREE ESTIMATES Senior Discount • Patios, Walls, Drains
ALLEGIANT TREE CARE
Honest pricing w/25 yrs. exp.! Fully ins. Tree pruning/removal • Stump grinding. FREE ESTIMATES! Call: 717-598-9857
ANDY’S DRYWALL
Interior Remodeling, Hanging, Finishing, Framing, Painting, Basements, Additions, Insured. PA 022669. 717-587-4102
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Asphalt Needs by JACK COOPER
TAR & CHIP
HALF THE PRICE of Blacktop!
• Farm Lanes • Parking Lots • Secondary Roads • Sealcoating • Patching • Crack Filling 717-494-1635
SERVICES RENDERED
CLOCK REPAIR - TRAGER 717-786-7053
CLOCK REPAIR-HIGH END PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED. 717-478-4799
DECKS & PORCHES
SUNROOMS • SCREENED ROOMS • ETC. 22 Years Exp. � 717-687-0899
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 1-866-996-1526
FULL PROPERTY CLEANOUT
Appliances/Furniture/Tree/Brush Removal Demo • Rolloff Dumpster Rentals YOU NAME IT, WE DO IT! MJR LLC | Millersville 717-672-6483
HANDYMAN : Landscaping. Mulch. Power Washing. Painting. Gutters/ Guards. Decks. Siding. Roofing. Mailboxes. Odd Jobs. 717-826-3680
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
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
JUNK REMOVAL
Basements, garages, attics. Appls. ($20). Five Star Property Service, 717-278-1030
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CHIMNEY FALLING APART? WALLS NEED REPOINTED on Your HOUSE, BUILDING or BARN? WE CAN HELP YOU! WE CAN HELP YOU! Fix Your Bricks, LLC Fix Your Bricks, LLC Danny, Danny, 717-342-9039 717-342-9039 | Lic. & Ins.
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PAINTING BY MR. NEIL
Residential Specialist. Int. & Ext. Also PLASTERING, Wallpaper Removal, & Custom Staining, 717-871-0110.
PAINTING DONE RIGHT Int/Ext. Res/Com Detailed custom painting. 33yrs. exp/Refs. All related services, etc. 717-286-5464
RICK’S PAINTING
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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.
SPRING CLEAN UP! MOWING, BUSH TRIMMING, MULCHING, ETC. Call Craig at 717-342-4217 www.craigslancasterlawncare.com
SERVICE HOUSE cleaning, excellent references. Weekly or bi-weekly. Please call 717-344-1741 Leave message. 30 years experience
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VAN’S TREES VAN’S TREES: Shrub, Tree trimming, Gardening, Mulching. SP Senior Rates. Insured. 717-393-7729
WROUGHT IRON, railings, gates, fences, restore, ext. painting, sec. bars BUCH CUSTOM WELDING 717-664-4388
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ITEMS WANTED
ALWAYS 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 717-5778206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com
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!
I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783
WANTED COSTUME, BROKEN, FINE JEWELRY & COINS. Highest prices pay in cash. Very honest. Over 50 yrs. experience. Call Jane 484-345-0884
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
Healing Our Planet to Hold First Meeting
Healing Our Planet (HOP) will hold its first gathering on Friday, April 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., Lancaster. Programs will continue to be held on the fourth Friday of each month.
HOP’s programs will begin with a talking circle for people to share their concerns and ideas. Then, the group will plan and initiate activities, programs, and events to create unity and kindness in the community and to restore the environment.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided at the meetings.
HOP is a new organization formed to create unity and kindness in the community and promote restoration of the environment. HOP is guided by Native Americans who live interdependent and interconnected to each other and Earth and have knowledge and skills instrumental in showing how to heal divided communities and the ecosystem.
For more information, email thecirclelegacy @aol.com.
Mental Health Ministry Plans Workshop
The Columbia Catholic Mental Health Ministry will host a workshop on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in the social hall at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, 121 S. Second St., Columbia. The topic will be “Care for the Caregiver.”
Guest speaker Matt Brown, a therapist at Ellie Counseling, will focus on those who care for
someone with a mental, emotional, or other significant health issue and how it affects the caregiver. He will discuss how caregivers can fight burnout; work through guilt; incorporate healthy self-care; and explore available local resources to help caregivers navigate their care-giving and self-care journey.
Brown’s professional background includes extensive experience in aiding those grappling with behavioral and substance addiction, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. His expertise is in creating lasting behavioral change and supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health concerns.
For more information, email ccmentalhealth ministry@gmail.com.
Accordion Group to Meet
The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, April 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St., Millersville.
For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.
Local Rector Sets Book Launch
The Rev. Rick Bauer, rector at St. Edward’s Episcopal Church, will hold a book launch for his new book, “Travel Like a Hero: A Journey Into Wonder, Wisdom, and Who We’re Meant to Be,” on Wednesday, April 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church, 2453 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster.
The book takes readers on a journey spanning five decades of exploring the world’s cultural, philosophical, and religious landscapes. It offers practical tools for navigating a complex world with courage, curiosity, and compassion.
Bauer is the father of two sons, an Episcopal priest, a world traveler, and a scholar of world religions. He is also a former touring musician and has a vocational path spanning music, ministry, academia, and leadership.
Auditions
Francis Caravella.
During the 2025-26 season, Overture and Allegretto gave combined performances, providing a unique experience to students. Allegretto students had the opportunity to experience a full symphonic orchestra setting, and Overture students were challenged by some of Allegretto’s advanced repertoire.
Allegro Nextgen aims to develop a love of the creative endeavor through exceptional, positive rehearsal and performance opportunities of varied, high-quality repertoire, with a wide range of performance ensembles. These musical opportunities are unique and designed to enhance what the students can
Books will be available for sale and signing. All book sale proceeds will benefit the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, providing emergency financial assistance to those in need in the wider Lancaster community. Those planning on attending are asked to register with their name and number of people attending by emailing travellikeahero @gmail.com.
learn in their normal scholastic musical experiences.
The Nextgen team believes that every child should have the opportunity to develop his or her intellectual and artistic capacity through playing a musical instrument and participating in a variety of musical ensembles and opportunities.
Auditions for the 202627 season of Overture and Allegretto will be held from Saturday, May 30, to Monday, June 1, at First United Methodist Church, 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster. Parents may register their students at https://tiny url.com/55934j9d. For more information about Nextgen, visit www .nextgenyouthmusic.com.
Program to Feature Storyteller
Lancaster photographer and storyteller Bill Hager will present “Brannigan’s Hollow and the Wood Spirit” on Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. at Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ (UCC), 1850 Marietta Ave., Lancaster. Through images and storytelling, Hager will showcase the magic, mystery, and meaning found in his original photographs.
Rick Bauer