Find your next adventure at the PA Family Travel Fair
BY CAT SHANNON
“If you’re looking for a getaway that’s within driving distance of home, this is the perfect place to find it,” said Wendy Royal, organizer of the PA Family Travel Fair. “Come here and see what’s right in your backyard.”
The PA Family Travel Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Spooky Nook Sports Complex, 75 Champ Blvd., Manheim.
The event will feature free entry and free parking.
Organized by Where & When Pennsylvania, a free seasonal travel magazine, the PA Family Travel Fair will spotlight more than 50 vendors.
“We will have destination marketing organizations from all over the state,” Royal shared. “Probably the farthest one is VisitErie or Warren County, but we have representatives from across Pennsylvania, from northeast Pennsylvania to Bucks County and the Laurel Highlands.”
Several of the vendors have participated in the fair since its inception in 2018, while others are new this year.
“We have some historical railroads coming,” Royal remarked. “We have amusement parks, museums and historic sites.”
Many of the vendors will feature giveaways for items ranging from day passes to overnight trips.
The grand prize children’s giveaway will be an eight pack of all-day passes to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park & Laguna Splash Water Park in Tipton.
The grand prize giveaway, sponsored by Visit Potter-Tioga,
will feature a four-night stay for four at the Penn Wells Lodge in Wellsboro, plus vouchers for covered wagon tours, gift cards to local businesses and spending money for the trip.
Topaz Balloons will be on-site providing balloon art from 10 a.m. to noon, and face painting will be offered by Jain Falcon from 1 to 3 p.m.
At noon, Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland will present an educational show.
“(The Clyde Peeling’s representative) usually brings big
snakes and other reptiles,” Royal said. “Last year, he brought a baby crocodile. His show is very popular.”
Mascots - including Echo the bat from Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks as well as Johnny the Long John from Achenbach’s Pastries - will also roam the event and will be available for pictures.
Royal initiated the idea for the PA Family Travel Fair in 2017 when she realized the wealth of vacation resources right in our state.
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BY GEORGE DEIBEL
The annual Farmdale Festival and Silent Auction will be held Friday, May 2.
The festival will run from 4:30 to 8 p.m. outside in front of the school, which is located at 695 Prospect Road, Mount Joy. The auction will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the gym/ cafeteria.
If it rains, the festival will be moved to the gym/cafeteria, and the auction will be held in the LGI room on the second floor.
The events, which are both open to the public, are sponsored by the Farmdale Faculty Parent Association (FPA), and all the proceeds are used for class field trips, classroom supplies, special assemblies, library materials, and other educational programs and needs for kindergarten
through sixth-grade students.
“I think (the FPA is) really important because it allows us to support our teachers and our families,” auction co-chair Jess Brandt said. “The FPA is kind of like a bridge between the families of Farmdale and the teachers.”
The festival will feature food vendors, face painting,
BY GEORGE DEIBEL
Homefields Care Farm, 150 Letort Road, Millersville, will hold its annual Open Farm event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27.
“It’s the one day we open our farm and our grounds to the community and welcome anyone in the community to come and see what we do, learn about our mission, learn about opportunities to volunteer, and learn about the CSA (community-supported agriculture) that
we do,” said Dominique Didier, vice president of Homefields’ board of directors and the chairperson of events. “We make it a fun day.”
Program coordinator Andrew Phillips and farm manager Tony Beers will lead tours of the certified organic farm at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
“We take you around the farm, explain what our farming practices are, how we treat the land, what types of crops we grow and how,” Phillips said. “You will get to see the full property and
Visitors enjoy a booth at last year’s PA Family Travel Fair.
Jess Brandt (left) and Pam Swan are co-chairs of the Farmdale Faculty Parent Association (FPA) silent auction.
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outside areas,” she said. “We’re not going to see commercials for our own state. I want to give people new ideas of places they can visit in their home state.”
According to the most recent statistics, tourism brings in $76 billion to the Pennsylvania economy, Royal said.
“That’s ‘billion’ with a ‘b.’ Tourism is a big economic driver,” she stated. “It’s $4.7 billion in state and local taxes, and that’s huge. We want to keep those tax dollars here. We want to encourage people to keep their money in the state.”
Michael from Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland presents a program at last year’s PA Family Travel Fair.
And if you don’t want to travel far this summer, don’t worry. Local attractions will be represented at the fair as well. Elizabethtown-based Stone Gables Estate, Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks and Oregon Dairy in Lititz are just a few of the local participants.
Over the years, Royal has enjoyed watching people return annually to the event to learn more about what’s in our state, and she likes seeing people discover something new.
“I think people are shocked at all the things you can do in Pennsylvania,” she said. “People don’t know that
Jimmy Stewart was from Indiana, Pa., and there is a whole museum dedicated to him there. They do an ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ festival in the winter. … We have beaches in Pennsylvania, too. Presque Isle Park in Erie has 13 beaches, including Sunset Beach, which has the most gorgeous sunsets you’ll ever see.”
Above all, she noted, the PA Family Travel Fair is a family-friendly, fun way to learn more and find vacation ideas.
“There’s no selling, no pressure,” Royal said. “You don’t have to buy anything or sign up for anything. Just come, have a conversation with the vendors and pick up information to start planning your next trip.”
For more information on the PA Family Travel Fair, visit https://pafamilytravel. com.
“Introduction
to Paddlecraft” course set
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Lancaster Flotilla 19-04 will conduct a USCG Auxiliary-approved Introduction to Paddlecraft course on Saturday, April 26, at the Hamilton Park United Church of Christ, 1210 Maple Ave., Lancaster. Registration will start at 9:45 a.m., and the course will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.
Preregistration is encouraged. For further information, contact Rick Young at 717-538-1675 or email rry100@psu.edu.
For information on the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, visit www.cgaux.org.
inflatables, a euro bungee (large trampoline), and a 20-foot rock wall. Tickets will be available at the event and also may be purchased in advance. Email festival chairperson Jamie Kopp at Farmdale.fpa. festival@gmail.com for more information.
There is expected to be between 130 and 140 items up for bid at the silent auction, including a Blackstone bundle, jewelry, gift certificates to local restaurants, and tickets to various local museums.
The highest bidders will win trips to Knoebels Amusement Resort, Dutch Wonderland, the Pittsburgh
Zoo, and a dolphin-watching cruise in Atlantic City. A season sign-up for local rec sports teams will be up for bid as well as passes to the Mountville Pool.
“There are a lot of really awesome items,” auction co-chair Pam Swan said.
“We will have something for everybody. The biggest thing is everything we make from the auction goes back into the school, back to the kids.”
Email ffpasilent auction@gmail.com for more information about the auction.
The FPA also sponsors a family movie night, Trunk or Treat, holiday craft night,
Scout Troop sets pancake breakfast
breakfast.
Scout Troop 33 will hold a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 26, from 7 to 11 a.m. at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main St., East Petersburg.
The all-you-can-eat meal will include pancakes and 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. The proceeds of the breakfast will help to fund Scouting activities.
Webinar to focus on National Champion Tree Program
Penn State Extension will hold a live webinar, “Finding America’s Giants: the National Champion Tree Program,” on Monday, April 28, at 8 a.m.
Housed at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s School of Natural Resources, the National Champion Tree Program documents and conserves the nation’s largest trees with the help of foresters, arborists, certified tree measurers, and
Visitors place bids during last year’s auction.
two book fairs, and a family bingo night. “Most of the FPA-sponsored events are free for Farmdale families, based on money raised from our festival and our auction,” said Swan. “We want to be able to provide those free events for our families.”
community members. In the one-hour webinar, Jaq Payne, national director of the National Champion Tree Program, will share how community members may help to find, measure, and protect these trees. Continuing education credits are available for a fee. Registration is required by visiting https://exten sion.psu.edu and searching for “Finding America’s Giants: the National Champion Tree Program.”
The FPA meets at the school on the second Thursday of every month, and those meetings are open to any Farmdale parent who is interested to learn what’s happening within the school, Swan said.
Sermon series to focus on Minor Prophets
The Veritas Community will offer a sermon series titled “Prophets in a Minor Key” on Sundays starting on April 27. The series will explore four of the Minor Prophets, which are the last 12 books of the Hebrew Bible. These short books emphasize the importance of faithfulness to God.
The dates and themes are April 27, “Hosea: Scandalous Love”; May 4, “Joel: Only One Thing Is Wrong”; May 11, “Amos: Unpopular Love”; and
May 18, “Malachi: Healing Love.” The activity on May 25 will be a Memorial Day weekend picnic.
The Veritas Community gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor of HUB 450, 450 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The first 15 minutes of the event are dedicated to fellowship time. For more information about the Veritas Community, visit www.veritas. community, email Ryan Braught at ryan@veritas churchpa.org, or call or text 717-572-5914.
The Scouts of Troop 33 are preparing for their pancake
Homefields
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308 Primrose Lane
all the different projects we have going on. Things you might not see day to day as a customer but are part of our daily operation and outreach efforts. It is beautiful in spring. Everything’s blooming. It’s a fun time to get to see the whole property and experience the place.”
Beers will take visitors behind the scenes. “Everybody enjoys our organic vegetables, but we will give a peek under the hood and show how the vegetables are made,” he said. “We will explain how greenhouses work.”
Beers will explain the tilling process and how the equipment works. “People will get a sense of what farmers are doing to produce these wonderful vegetables that they’re eating every week,” he said. “It’s to build trust so people can see our farming practices
and what it takes to have a clean farm.”
People will have the opportunity to explore the greenhouses, visit pickyour-own fields, and go home with a DIY project.
There will be a photo booth, a treasure hunt, crafts for families, and activities for kids. Families are welcome to hold a picnic. Koshary Station will be selling food, and Jimmy Juice will be on-site.
“The overarching goal is we want to welcome everyone to Homefields,” said Allison Hawthorne, president of the organization’s board of directors.
Hawthorne said the event “is not transactional,” but the CSA is how Homefields funds its purpose and mission.
Homefields is best known for its CSA, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Lettuce explain.
houses on the property, which both have three people with disabilities living there. Homefields supports the licensed provider that supplies 24-hour staffing.
Cristian Phibbs is an employee who has an intellectual developmental difficulty and has become a valuable farmhand. “This is awesome. I came here because this is a nice place,” said Phibbs. “Now I get to work and socialize with people, which I did not get to do in my old jobs. And I get paid for it.”
“We do a lot of things on this farm that people probably don’t realize,” Beers said. “We have high concentrations of extremely endangered plants that we’re propagating. We have high school kids with IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) who come every week and learn farming from us. We’ve got native plant flower gardens. There are opportunities for people to volunteer and be part of it. There are a lot of things that aren’t our CSA.”
The farm employs, houses, and provides opportunities to people with disabilities. Homefields’ workforce-training program gives high-schoolers served by IU13 the tools and experience they can use in greenhouses, nurseries, and farms.
The “home” in Homefields comes from the two
Homefields provides workers like Phibbs with an opportunity to work in a competitive environment while learning skills. Among his many responsibilities are planting seeds, caring for the lawn, and picking fruits and vegetables. “I never understood this job before I came here. Now I do,” Phibbs said. “This is interesting to me. This job is better for me. I love it.”
There is another charitable component. After customers pick up their fruits and vegetables over weekends, the rest of the produce is given to Loft Community Partnership, which is in Millersville.
Beers became emotional when detailing the food donations. “All of that food goes to the Loft, and they make sure it gets in the hands of people in our community who might be struggling,” he said. Phillips estimated the items donated by Homefields benefit 250 local families.
Volunteer Carol Welsh said, “When a group of people come together to support an organic farm, they get an opportunity to live out a mission that brings the community together. It’s unique. It doesn’t exist much anymore, so we’re proud to have everybody here.”
The Open Farm event is free, but registration is encouraged. To register, go to www.homefields.org/ open-farm-2025. For more information about Homefields Care Farm, call 717-572-2719 or email info@homefields.org.
Medication take-back event set
In observance of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Penn State Health will provide an opportunity to drop off unwanted, unneeded, or expired medication for safe disposal on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various drivethrough locations. Medications may be dropped off at the Academic Support Building, 90 Hope Drive, Hershey, on the campus of Milton
S. Hershey Medical Center; Penn State Health Medical Group - Elizabethtown, 1 Continental Drive, Elizabethtown; Penn State Health Medical Group - Nyes Road, 121 N. Nyes Road, Harrisburg; Penn State Health Medical Group - Palmyra, 941 Park Drive, Palmyra; Penn State Health Specialty Services, 429 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, on the Holy Spirit Medical Center campus; Penn State Health Lancaster Medical
Center, 2160 State Road, Lancaster; and Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, 2500 Bernville Road, Reading. In addition to medication, needles and syringes will be accepted.
The event is held in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bern Township, Derry Township, East Hempfield Township, East Pennsboro Township, Elizabethtown
Borough, Lower Paxton Township, and North Londonderry Township police departments.
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Homefields Care Farm staff members (from left) Cristian Phibbs, Allison G. Hawthorne, Sarah Earp, Dominique Didier, Andrew Phillips, Tony Beers, and Carol Welsh
Visitors tour the grounds of Homefields Care Farm.
Kids (and their parents) will be able to have their photograph taken on equipment at Homefields’ Open Farm event.
Events to honor legacy of Appenzellers
To honor the legacy of Henry and Ella Dodge Appenzeller, First United Methodist Church (UMC), 29 E. Walnut St., Lancaster, will host a weekend of music, lectures, and reflection on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27. This year marks the 140th anniversary of the Appenzellers’ arrival in Korea, a pivotal moment in the history of Protestant Christianity in the region. The weekend’s activities will celebrate the historical ties between Lancaster and Korea, highlighting the enduring connection between the two communities through the universal language of music and shared faith.
Henry Appenzeller, a native of Souderton, was a member and assistant pastor at First UMC before being commissioned as a missionary to Korea in 1884. He and his wife, Ella, arrived in Korea on Easter Sunday in 1885. Henry played a foundational role in introducing Protestant Christianity to Korea, establishing a Methodist church in Seoul; founding Paichai Hakdang, now Pai Chai University; and contribut-
ing to the translation of the New Testament to Korean. His efforts fostered education and cultural exchange between Korea and the U.S.
The celebratory weekend will begin with lunch on April 26 at 12:15 p.m., followed by a lecture - “What’s So Special About Appenzeller?” - presented by Kale Yu, professor of religion and philosophy at High Point University, N.C.
On April 27 at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m., a choir and full orchestra will present the cantata “All Is Yours” by composer James Ra, who composed the piece to honor the Appenzellers and other missionaries to Korea. At 9:30 a.m., Yu will present a second lecture, “Women’s Advantage: Methodist Women Missionaries and Korean Bible Women.”
Those unable to attend on April 27 are invited to an open rehearsal of “All Is Yours” on April 26 at 10 a.m.
Parking is available in a lot behind the church. Nursery and child care are provided at all Sunday services. For more details, visit www. engagegodfirst.org/events/ appenzeller-weekend or call 717-394-7231.
Diocese of Harrisburg presents awards
The Most Rev. Timothy C. Senior, bishop of Harrisburg, celebrated solemn vespers on March 16 and honored 13 lay and religious members of the diocese with the Lorica Award. The event took place at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg.
The Lorica Award is bestowed annually by the bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg upon persons who have contributed significantly to the life of the local church and have exemplified the Catholic Christian way of life. The award is named after the prayer attributed to Saint Patrick, and the recipient has demonstrated clearly that he or she has “bound to their heart” the strength of the triune God through integrity of faith and generosity in service.
The Lorica Award recipients were Anna Marie Berry from Prince of Peace Parish’s Steelton and Harrisburg Catholic Elementary School; Joseph Brokus from Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Elysburg; Thomas and
Patricia Evans from St. John the Baptist Parish, New Freedom; Lora Kulick, member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland, and the diocesan Finance Council; Thomas Lauer, member of St. John the Baptist Parish, New Freedom, and master of ceremonies for the diocese; Anna Mattern from St. Paul Parish, Annville; Clair McCormick, member of St. Mary’s Parish, Lancaster, and master of ceremonies for the diocese. Recipients also included Karen McFadden from Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick and Pennsylvania Catholic Conference; Kathleen Perry from St. Patrick Parish, Carlisle; Lisa Rohrer, member of St. Theresa Parish, New Cumberland, and the diocesan Finance Council; Sister Tracey Uphoff from Bishop McDevitt High School; Sister Dorothy Wilkinson, St. Leo the Great Parish, Lancaster; and Charles Zitnick, member of Holy Infant Parish, Manchester, and the diocesan Building Commission.
Our Local Newspaper Receives Honors
Our community papers (Merchandiser, Advertiser, Pennysaver and Community Courier) had a strong showing at the Mid-Atlantic Community Papers Association (MACPA) 2024 awards competition. MACPA is an association of publishers in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Our 2024 awards include the following:
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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
All real estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act which makes it illegal to advertise a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap (physical or mental) or familial status (people with children) or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are required to be available on an equal opportunity basis. *NOTE TO OUR CUSTOMERS* When placing your real estate ad please describe the property only not who you wish to occupy it.
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COLUMBIA - SOUTH 3RD ST. 1 BR HOUSE, no pets/smoking. $925/mo.
Saturday, May 10 9:45-2:30
Learn 2 songs and sing Barbershop Harmony with Red Rose Chorus for a day. $10 fee includes music & lunch. For beginners or experienced singers. Concert at 2PM. Info & signup at RedRoseChorus.com
P.E.O. to offer scholarships
P.E.O. InternationalChapter BQ of Lancaster is among the local chapters of P.E.O. - which stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization - accepting applications for STAR Scholarships.
success. It is a one-time award of $2,500. The award was established in 2009. For more details, contact Beth Manners by Friday, May 30, at charles manners@comcast.net.
BREAKOUT MINISTRIES: Senior Pastors
The scholarship is available to young women who will enter their senior year of high school in the fall of 2025, and it aims to help young women to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The competitive scholarship is for women who exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future
Founded in 1869, P.E.O. seeks to bring together women in the United States and Canada who are passionate about helping women advance through education while supporting and motivating them.
The organization provides grants, scholarships, awards, and loans, as well as a framework of support and community for all members. P.E.O. also owns and supports Cottey College.
To learn more, visit www .peointernational.org.
HOSPICE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for volunteers to visit with patients receiving hospice care in your local community. Our next orientation is:
June 5, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Manheim Township Public Library 595 Granite Run Drive Lancaster, PA 17601
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 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.
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
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH:
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.
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
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.
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
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
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. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
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.
Amazing getaways and prize drawings throughout the day!
One lucky attendee will win an all-inclusive family vacation valued at $2,000!
Free fun for kids, including face painting, balloon animals, mascots and Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland Show at noon.
