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Earl Hazel Rides Off Into the Sunset on His Terms

BY JEFF FALK

He is a humane human, a man of service. Giving is part of Earl Hazel’s nature; it’s engrained in his DNA.

But it may just be that Hazel has received more from his role as Warwick’s athletic director (A.D.) than he’s given.

“I’ve received more; it’s not even close,” said Hazel. “In this job, you’re building relationships. I wouldn’t have had the opportunities to meet some people if it weren’t for this job. I feel privileged to serve them. When I see people out, like former students, it fills me with gratitude for those relationships. I’ve had mentors throughout my career, and they’ve just been so helpful in allowing me to be myself.”

A humble and grateful people person, Hazel is retiring from his position as the Warwick School District’s director of athletics. Hazel turned in his letter of intent on the occasion of his 55th birthday in

BY JEFF FALK

There are many great methods for getting things done.

There are collaborative cooperations. There are awe-inspiring approaches. There are individual initiatives.

Of course, there’s also the United Way.

“United Way means community,” said Maddie Seiler, the vice president of marketing and communications for the United Way of Lancaster County. “All United Ways across the world show up in communities in powerful ways. The United Way does that; we unite. We mobilize resources and get them to people who need them. At the end of the day, it’s about making the community better and making sure all of our neighbors can thrive.”

The United Way of Lancaster County is a local

BY JEFF FALK

Kids need validation. Students thrive on encouragement. These emerging individuals are motivated by support.

The impending student art show at the Brownstown campus of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (LCCTC) provides the kind of exposure that leads to confidence and empowerment.

“Exposure is really what it’s all about,” said Randy Hess, a visual arts teacher at the Brownstown campus of LCCTC for 14 years and the organizer of the show. “Exposure is everything to these kids. It’s really about encouragement for our students. It also showcases our school a little bit too and what we do.”

The Brownstown campus of LCCTC will present this year’s edition of its annual student art show from Thursday, April 23, to Saturday, April 25, at the 15,000-square-foot Lancaster Art Vault, 100 N. Queen St., Lancaster. The visual art students’ work will be on display during Lancaster Art Vault’s hours of operation, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 to 25.

In addition, the student art show will host a reception from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Lancaster Art Vault. The reception will afford visitors an opportunity to meet and engage the student artists, and light refreshments will be served by members of the Brownstown campus of LCCTC’s culinary arts programs.

The student art show is free to attend.

“It’s an opportunity to peruse

Earl Hazel is having a ball as Warwick’s athletic director.

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After serving as the Warriors’ A.D. for four years, Hazel’s decision to call it a career was profoundly affected by a personal life-altering family event in November of 2025.

successor to do well,” said Hazel. “I think (the current state of Warwick athletics is) on the cusp of greatness. Enrollment is trending down and the number of students is going down, so our (PIAA) classifications are changing. Our teams are competitive. We have zero coaching openings at the moment. People invariably say Warwick is a great place, and they know the history of Warwick athletics.”

through coaches,” said Hazel. “They teach students how to face adversity and allow them to learn a little about themselves and how to contribute to things that are bigger than themselves. When a wrestler enters a circle (on the mat), it’s all on them. When you ask them, they’ll tell you they found that they had a little more to give. That’s very powerful because it’s going to ripple into their lives.”

there’s not a better job. The learning curve was great, and people have always allowed me to do it my way. It was an opportunity to impact a greater number of kids in a more positive way. It was a chance I had to take, and I didn’t regret it one bit.”

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“It was a wake-up call. It was a catalyst for perspective,” said Hazel. “I had been thinking about (retirement), and it’s just time (now) to spend more time with my family. My wife said it would be nice to spend some adult time with our kids. With this job, it’s just tough to get away. But I love this job, and I’ve had a lot of great memories here.”

The Warwick School District has received 51 applications to become Hazel’s successor. Ideally, the passing of the Warriors’ athletic torch would coincide with Hazel’s final days of employment.

“I care deeply about this place, and I want my

The Warwick athletic department sponsors 24 interscholastic varsity teams and a dozen junior high teams. The Warriors employ a total of 96 coaches and also benefit from the contributions of volunteer coaches and support staff.

Hazel’s work as A.D. has also been ably supported by administrative assistant Marisa Tocci and athletic trainers Sheila Hershey and Erika Kaufman.

“Athletics provide supportive environments

After 23 years of serving the Warwick School District as an eighth-grade language arts teacher, Hazel took over as Warrior A.D. from Ryan Landis. Despite his love for sports, Hazel’s career change was a leap of faith.

“The job was going great, my kids were getting older and I was looking for something new,” said Hazel. “I heard Ryan was leaving and I asked him and he said, ‘You can unequivocally do this job, it’s just about the time.’ If you can get the support of your family,

Hazel grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He attended Millersville University and the Harrisburg campus of Penn State University.

“Retirement is an interesting term,” Hazel said. “It’s more a change in lifestyle. I’m going to take a year to explore. I want to still be committed to young people. I’ve got to find a job where when I leave, it stays there. And traveling is part of it.”

“Warwick has provided so much for me and my family,” concluded Hazel. “It gave me an opportunity to impact people and grow professionally. Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.”

Bereavement Breakfast Is BASIS for Support

BY JEFF FALK

The intense emotions that parents feel for their children is one of the highest forms of love. It ranks just ahead of the empathetic kind of love that conveys compassion for parents who have lost their children.

Brothers and Sisters In Support (BASIS) will celebrate both of those forms of meaningful love at its upcoming event.

“Everybody deals with grief differently,” said Dan Steinman, who’s been the director of BASIS ministries for four years. “There’s no right way or wrong way. Some people lose a child and they’re in shock. For some parents, when there’s a long illness, you’re sad because they died, but there’s relief because the pain is over. There’s not a time limit on grief. Sometimes you just don’t know how to react. There’s hurt there, and sometimes a hug is enough.”

er’s Restaurant’s Banquet Center, 14 S. Tower Road, New Holland. Designed for parents who have lost children, the buffet breakfast is free to attend, and attendees are asked to register at www.hvmi.org/ basis-breakfast-register prior to Sunday, April 19.

Doors open at 9 a.m., and a freewill offering, which will benefit BASIS ministry’s programs, will be accepted.

people out there who have lost children, and that’s who we’re trying to reach.”

As part of the bereavement breakfast’s program, Lititz mom Donna Nicholson Stief will address the gathering with her take on the grieving process, called “A New Lens on God and Grief.”

be tested, questioning the goodness of God. How do we reconcile our pain and faith to find a way forward? How can we grieve well and still be a light in our darkest moments? Maybe we need a new lens of God and grief.”

BASIS, one of three altruistic initiatives supported by Handi-Vangelism of Akron, is serving this year’s edition of its annual bereavement breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Yod-

“No parent ever expects to bury a child,” said Steinman. “We never think of it that way. In the normal living of life, we all expect we’re going to die before our children. There are a lot of

“Some grief is like walking on shards of glass,” said Stief. “For those of us who have lost a child, it’s more like being pushed off a cliff - headfirst into an ocean of glass. Nothing shakes your life and faith like this loss. Grief is a matrix of complexity, and even the strongest faith can

More than 70 individuals from Lancaster County, Lebanon County and outside of the area are expected to attend the breakfast. Many are parents who have endured the loss of a child, some are pastors, some are support people and some are BASIS ministry board members.

Parents who have lost children will receive tokens

Attendees at last year’s bereavement breakfast take in a presentation.

Art Show

the art, and some of the artwork will be for sale,” said Hess. “The reception is phenomenal. Everyone’s there - a majority of the student artists, teachers, administrators, family and friends. A number of the resident artists will be there because they love supporting the young artists. People will meet the students and see the talent they possess. It’ll be a good time.”

On display at the Brownstown campus of LCCTC’s art show will be several hundred examples of the students’ work in two-dimensional mediums like photographs, paintings, drawings and screen printing and in three-dimensional mediums like metal workings, papier mâché and digital creations. The work will be presented as exhibits in spacious hallways and on oversized television monitors.

“The name, visual arts, gives it away,” said Hess, a resident of New Holland. “It covers a multitude of disciplines in the industry of art. It’s a visual medium for sure.”

“Art is a reflection of our society and what’s going on in our society at the time,” added Hess. “It’s a medium to communicate what’s on your mind. Art is a great way to reflect what’s on your heart and relay it in a different way.”

The artwork on display will represent more than 100 Brownstown campus juniors and seniors interested in the visual arts of interactive medium and web design, photography and digital imaging, commercial art, and digital design and print media. The students come from all 16 public school districts in Lancaster County.

Storytelling Event Planned

Luther Acres, a Luthercare community, will host “Moments to Remember,” a resident-produced storytelling event, on Wednesday, April 29. The program will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. in the community room at the Luther Acres Towne Center, 250 St. Luke Drive, Lititz.

demonstrating that it is never too late to try something new.

“These students are hoping to get a job or go on to secondary education,” said Hess. “You’ll be blown away by their talent. People will say, ‘Wow. This is high school?’ And they’ll say it time and time again. Kids don’t always find success at their academic schools, and they come into class at LCCTC and it’s about what they want to do. They blossom here. These kids are a little different. They want to focus on art, and they can do that here.”

“I can’t tell you how many times parents have come up to me and said, ‘Wow. My kid’s never been on the honor roll before. What’s going on?’” Hess continued. “(The students) meet people with similar interests, and it’s just a whole new world to them.”

After conducting the event at a different venue for a few years, the student art show moved to Lancaster Art Vault in 2025.

“The owner, Victoria (Abadir), was all about it,” said Hess. “It’s really great how she helped us out.”

Located at 231 Snyder Road, Ephrata, Brownstown is one of four campuses operated by LCCTC. The Brownstown campus offers nearly 60 full-day and half-day programs in areas like construction, welding, medical and dental professions, agriscience and transportation.

“In every class at LCCTC, we’re teaching students to be successful in industry,” said Hess. “The youths of today are the futures of tomorrow, and anytime we can encourage them the better. This is how we do it on the art side.”

For additional information, go to https://lancaster ctc.edu.

“Moments to Remember” will feature 12 Luther Acres residents sharing personal stories that range from humorous to nostalgic. Residents will speak from a lectern using a microphone. At a previous event, a 99-year-old resident captivated the audience by sharing the story of learning to ride motorcycles at age 38,

To open the program, a resident will play the piano to accompany a vocal performance from a resident quartet singing “Moments to Remember” by the Four Lads of the 1950s. The audience will be invited to join in for a reprise of the song. During a similar moment at the last “Moments to Remember,” more than 150 attendees joined together in song.

The event is free of charge, and community members of all ages are welcome to attend. Attendees are asked to register by Friday, April 24, at 717-626-8376.

North Star Initiative Plans Survivor Panel

North Star Initiative will hold “Her Story Continued ... A Survivor-Led Panel” on Thursday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, 419 Pierson Road, Lititz. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

After North Star Initiative’s Welcome to the Battle 2026 event in January, attendees wanted more opportu -

nities to hear from survivors. This event will serve as a continuation, where survivor leaders will share insights on healing, leadership, and community-driven solutions. The panelists will be Alina Donuhue, Shamere McKenzie, and Tanya Gould.

Registration is free. Light refreshments will be provided.

Bus Trip to Theater Slated

The Friends of the Lititz Public Library will offer a bus trip to see the award-winning Broadway musical “1776” at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 14. The bus will depart from the library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, at 9:15 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. Proceeds of the trip will benefit the library.

The Walnut Street Theatre has stood at the corner of Ninth and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia for over 200 years. In “1776,” John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson work toward independence

amidst a deadlocked Continental Congress.

The fee includes roundtrip motor coach transportation provided by Elite Coach and a ticket to the performance. Time will be available for attendees to purchase lunch on their own in the theater’s neighborhood. Menus will be shared on the bus.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz. They are not available for purchase through the mail or online.

For more information, visit the library or call 717-626-2255.

LCCTC Brownstown students Roman (left) and Bella display some of the types of work that will be on display at the upcoming student art show.

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Sweet strawberries, warm waffles and community service will be on the menu when Ruhl’s Church serves up its annual fundraising breakfast.

The church will host its all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, May 2, from 6 to 10 a.m. or until sold out, at 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim.

Along with strawberries and waffles, the menu will also include pancakes, scrambled eggs and eggs to order, breakfast casseroles, bacon, sausages, home-fried potatoes and assorted beverages.

She noted that this year is unique because the mission team is planning two mission trips for the first time.

“All food will be prepared and served by the Mission Outreach Team members who will be participating in either of the mission trips happening this summer,” explained mission team member Gail Ruhl, who organizes the trips with her husband, Chuck. “Each year we choose a destination that has either been hit with a natural disaster or is in a community where the residents are not financially able to repair or

“For several years now, some members of our core team of volunteers have been requesting a mission trip to Guatemala to help at Kairos House. Our church spent many years serving with this organization in the past, and some of those who served there before were very interested in returning,” Gail said. “We knew that a mission trip to another country would not be for everyone, so we thought offering two mission trips would be a good idea. Fortunately, we have help with the planning of both trips.”

One mission team will serve the community of Charleston, W.Va., from Sunday to Saturday, June 21 to 27. That team will help with home repairs and improvements for elderly and low-income families. Another mission team will serve with Kairos Ministries in Guatemala City, Guatemala, from Saturday, July 4, to Sunday, July 12.

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“This team will be helping to improve the living conditions for the residents of Kairos House, which is a home away from home for families who often travel great distances from small villages to the city for medical treatments for life-threatening illnesses, by repairing and replacing structural issues that will address safety concerns while providing a more comfortable, welcoming appearance to the house,” Gail said. “All proceeds from this breakfast will be used to offset the cost of both mission trips, which includes building materi -

als, transportation, meals and lodging.”

The Ruhls have been organizing and participating in mission trips for many years.

“The Mission Outreach Team from Ruhl’s Church consists of individuals from our church and throughout the community who are of like mind to spread the love of God through service to others,” Gail commented.

“We have worked together for many years completing various projects for congregation members, as well as people in our community. We have served together locally, nationally and now globally. We are thankful for our church family and community members who are faithful, generous supporters of our Mission Outreach Team. Their continual prayer and financial support is a blessing to us, our community and to all those we serve.”

She encourages people to come to the breakfast, noting that many attendees come back year after year for food and friendship.

“Our church strives to provide a relaxing, welcom-

ing atmosphere for folks to fellowship together,” she said. “There will also be a chance for attendees to ask about our past or upcoming mission trips or to inquire about joining our mission team in future endeavors. It is also a great opportunity for people to support a worthwhile cause. Not everyone who appreciates the mission work our group does is able to join us in our efforts, but attending and supporting our fundraisers gives people the opportunity to walk alongside us as we serve others.”

Tickets or reservations are not required for the breakfast. It is recommended to come early for the breakfast for the best selection of food. There are separate admission prices for adults and for children ages 5 to 12. There is no admission charge for children age 4 and under. Additional donations will also be accepted.

The breakfast will be held in the fellowship hall of Ruhl’s Church. The church and parking area are both fully handicapped-accessible.

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The Lititz Area Community Choir, consisting of Warwick High School alumni and members of the surrounding community, will present “Homeland ... An American Dream” on Sunday, April 26. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Warwick High School, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz. It will celebrate the 250th

anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Accompanied by various instrumentalists, the choir will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “We the People,” “Wheels of a Dream” from the musical “Ragtime,” “The Road to Freedom,” “Let Freedom Ring,” “Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor,” and “Homeland.” Two Warwick alumni

will return as soloists: Jaimie Standish Jensen, singing “A Hero for Today,” and Matthew Hehnly, singing “My America (I Still Believe).” The performers are under the direction of Debra A. Kline-Smith, with accompaniment by Keith E. Reifsnyder.

Tickets will be available at the door for a donation via cash or Venmo. Tickets will not be sold in advance.

Volunteers from Ruhl’s Church work on a mission project in North Carolina.

United Way

nonprofit hub, a vehicle for connecting the counties’ generous donors and those who are less fortunate. Its history makes the United Way a Lancaster County institution.

In February, the United Way of Lancaster County relocated its century-old operations from 1910 Harrington Drive, Lancaster, to 2121 Oregon Pike, Lancaster.

“We’re in a very unique position to provide those in need with what they need,” said Seiler. “We are that connector in the community. We’re the place other nonprofits turn to. We’re seen as a thought leader. We have connections with all the agencies in the county. We have resources, but we never do it alone.”

By partnering with local organizations, businesses and volunteers, the United Way of Lancaster County funds a wide variety of programs and provides a plethora of social services designed to improve the health, education and economic mobility of the community. Among the United Way’s most prominent programs are its 211 non-emergency, essential services call center; its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program; its Project Blueprint, a six-week training session designed to strengthen the leadership of nonprofits; the Volunteer Center on its website, which posts volunteer opportunities in the county; its Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) initiatives; and the awarding of

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of remembrance from BASIS board members.

“We all know people who may have had a loss in their life,” said Steinman, a resident of Paradise. “But people aren’t alone in their grief. There are other people who are willing to come alongside of them. They don’t have to walk alone. They should know that there are other people who care.”

“People share stories about what their loss was,” added Steinman. “Sometimes people come to the breakfast whose grief is new. When parents lose a child, they never forget. We want to honor their chil -

grants to local nonprofits.

“I think people know the logo, but they might not know exactly what we do,” said Seiler. “We do act as a liaison, but that’s not our main focus. We’re just one of the amazing nonprofits in Lancaster County who are trying to fill the gaps in the community.”

During an 18-month campaign in 2024 and 2025, the United Way of Lancaster County raised over $5.3 million for its services through the generosity of more than 3,000 donors. The United Way raises funds through workplace donation campaigns, sponsorships and government grants.

Based on tax return data and percentages of donated income, Lancaster consistently ranks among the top five most generous counties in Pennsylvania.

“I think Lancaster County is such a special place for nonprofits,” said Seiler, a resident of Manheim Township. “There is such an essence of caring in our community. We really step up for our neighbors. This is the most generosity I’ve ever seen in a community. There’s such an energy around giving back.”

“For every dollar we raise, we’re able to leverage seven dollars and 45 cents for the community,” added Seiler. “By leveraging our funding, we’re able to make a larger impact throughout the county.”

The United Way of Lancaster County employs 30 staff members and workers.

“In a general sense, we

reach people in a lot of ways,” said Seiler. “What resonates to donors is different for each one. They may be people whose lives have been impacted, and they want to give back to United Way. We have so many different programs. People want to step up for their neighbors, and we give them opportunities that feel good to them.”

The United Way of Lancaster County was founded in 1925 as the Welfare Foundation of Lancaster. A dozen local organizations raised $200,000.

There are more than 1,800 United Way chapters operating in 40 countries and territories around the world. Lancaster is one of 1,100 United Way affiliates in the United States.

“We’ve evolved in a lot of ways in a hundred years,” said Seiler. “Our programs have changed completely, but we’ve always showed up for people who need it the most. We are super localized, but when our neighbors need us, we are able to mobilize for them. Our mission has remained somewhat the same.”

“I want the community to know we are here for them,” concluded Seiler. “With the cost of living, there are a lot of ways to connect with us in a dignified way. If you want to help and volunteer, we’re the place for you. We can pivot; we aren’t pigeonholed to the same thing every year. But we need volunteers, we need donors, we need other nonprofits.”

For additional information, go to www.uwlanc.org.

dren. We want to reach out to people who are hurting.”

The bereavement breakfast, which has been served as long as anyone can remember, is just one of the avenues BASIS ministry uses to reach people who have been affected by the death of a child. BASIS also hosts an outreach picnic at Loyd H. Roland Memorial Park in Akron in August, sponsors other group events and activities, provides opportunities for personal contact, publishes a quarterly newsletter, produces grief podcasts and blogs, provides resources and sponsors support groups.

“We call them the three Ts - time, talk and tears,” said Steinman. “They all help. People think their sons or daughters will be forgotten. (BASIS) is a safe place where people can shed a tear, but people can also laugh. It’s not all doom and gloom.”

In addition to the 52-year-old BASIS ministry, Handi-Vangelism Ministries International also sponsors a disabilities ministry and a training and equipping ministry. Handi-Vangelism Ministries International, which is located at 3261 Rothsville Road, Akron, employs 15 staff members.

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Children in the Warwick Released Time program create chalk drawings celebrating Easter.

Warwick Released Time (WRT) is celebrating its 60th year of operation this school year. WRT is a Christ-centered ministry offered to all third- and fourth-graders in the Warwick School District. The program currently has classes for students who are released from school for one hour a week during their lunch time. Third-graders study Old Testament stories along with God’s characteristics. Fourth-graders learn about Jesus’ life and His ministry. Parental permission is required for this optional program.

YWCA Opens Award Nominations, Sets Race Against Racism

YWCA Lancaster has opened nominations for its 2026 Women of Achievement Awards. People are invited to nominate women in Lancaster County who are leaders creating a stronger and more equitable community through lasting change. Members of the community may also submit nominations for the Cheryl Gahring Young Woman of Achievement Award, given to a young woman ages 16 to 24 who is already making an impact in the community. This may be a young woman who is leading a student initiative, uplifting her community, or showing courage in the face of challenge.

To submit a nomination, visit https://ywcalancaster .org/nominate. Nominations will be open through Sunday, May 10. The 2026 Women of Achievement Awards will take place on Thursday, Oct. 29.

YWCA Lancaster will hold the 28th annual Race Against Racism on Saturday, April 25, at Musser Park, 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. A kids’ fun run will be held at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K run/walk will begin at 9 a.m. To register, visit https://runsignup .com/Race/PA/Lancaster/ YWCALancasterRace AgainstRacism. Day-of registration will also be available.

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Event to Feature Trivia, Food Truck

Oregon Community United Methodist Church, 1214 Creek Road, Lititz, will host an event on Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. The Nano Burger food truck will be on-site, and the event will include music and trivia with prizes, as well. For more information, call 717-656-7198 and leave a message.

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GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.

HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster (off Rt. 272 / Oregon Pike). (717) 569-2651 Sunday 10 AM Worship Service, also available online. www.HighlandPC.org

HOSANNA! A FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS 29 Green Acre Rd., Lititz (717) 626-2560 Worship with us in person @ 9:30am, online or livestream @ www.hosannalititz.org Children & Youth Ministries

NEWPORT CHURCH: 656 W. Newport Road, Elm, www.newportchurch.net We are a vibrant family- oriented contemporary church that meets for Sunday “celebration” service at 9:30 a.m. and throughout the week in home groups, including junior-high and senior-high groups. Children love our Kids Town ministry every Sunday morning! Our mission is to share God’s Love generously and lead people to new life in Jesus. For info. or directions, see our Website or call 717-664-2635. Lead Pastor: Merle Shenk.

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.

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH: 505 Woodcrest Ave., Lititz Ph:717-626-5580

Rev. Stephen D. Weitzel Confessions: Sat. 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm and anytime on request Daily Masses: Tues.-Fri. 9 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 pm Sunday Masses: 8:30 am & 10:30 am www.stjameslititz.org for livestream Masses

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 596 West Newport Rd., Lititz. Are you looking for a Church that preaches from the King James Bible? Helps your family grow spiritually? Enjoys the old-time hymns? Look no further! Sunday School 10am, Sunday Morning Worship 11am, and Sunday Evening Worship 6pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer & Bible Study 6:30 pm. Pastor Joshua Freeland (717) 575-0292.