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practice for improving lung health, your overall well-being. lowering stress and cortisol levels, “Tai chi meets the practitioner improving balance and increasing where they’re at,” continued Bones.

There is a society of covert actors operating in our community. They call themselves “The Lancaster-Lebanon League Quarterback Club.” They meet regularly under the pretenses of victories, competitiveness and an exchange of game film. But the real nature of their mission is to promote a game they love, foster lasting friendships and aid student-athletes. “It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself,” said Kris Miller, the ringleader and president of the club. “I played in the Lancaster-Lebanon League, I was an assistant coach and now I’m a head coach. The group of guys and camaraderie we have is really cool, and it’s special to be a part of that.” Miller is the head football coach at Ephrata Senior High School and one of more than 40 coaches - one representative from each of the Lancaster-Lebanon League’s 37 member schools actively involved with the club, a tradition-rich organization dedicated to growing the game of football and helping its players become better young men on and off the gridiron. During the regular scholastic fall season, the quarterback club meets at 7 p.m. on every Tuesday at the centrally located Ephrata American Legion Post 429, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata. T he 90-minute mee tings consist of supper, coaches’ nominations for players of the week and players of the year, voting, discussion and the planning of upcoming events. Many of the meetings feature specific

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On a sunny afternoon in April 2010, Betsy Shank was mowing the grass in front of her home in Millersville. After seeing what initially appeared to be a dead baby squirrel, Shank cut the engine and rushed to take a closer look. The little kit was still alive, so Shank raced to her computer and searched for advice on how to best help the animal. Sixteen years later, Shank has dedicated her life to rescuing local wildlife as the founder and executive director of Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation. Located at 2100 Stone Mill Road in Lancaster, Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation is a nonprofit organization that rehabilitates native prey species and Virginia opossums, in addition to educating the community on the animals it serves. At the facility, Shank and a team of volunteers provide medical stabilization, nutr ition and housing for injured animals such as squirrels, rabbits and groundhogs to help them

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Jazz Vocalist Sets Concert Award-winning vocalist Ava Preston and her trio will perform on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3 p.m. at Mickey’s Black Box, 101 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz. Preston, age 21, is known for her arrangements of jazz standards by George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and others. She is the winner of the 2026 Ella Fitzgerald International Jazz Vocal Competition. In addition, while earning her master’s degree in jazz voice from Juilliard, she was a 12-time winner of the Student Music Award bestowed by DownBeat magazine. The performance will be part of the concert series Fresh Takes on Jazz, now in its fourth season. An initiative of the Lancast-

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GOTR Posts 5K The Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5K will take place on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m. It will kick off at Millersville University’s Pucillo Gym, located on Pucillo Drive in Millersville. The event will celebrate the accomplishments of GOTR participants in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. A variety of opportunities to support the event are available. Each program participant must have one registered buddy to run alongside them, and other family members and friends may register to run as well. Supporters may also cheer on the participants from the sidelines, and community members may purchase a

Spirit on the Course sign to provide encouragement along the course. Girls will take home their signs after the event. In addition, volunteers are needed to help with the 5K Celebration. Community members may help to fund GOTR by becoming SoleMates. Those who join as a 5K SoleMate may claim a free entry into the 5K. To register as a runner or volunteer, visit www .gotrlancasterlebanon .org/5k. Signs may be purchased at https://tinyurl .com/GOTR5KSigns2026, and community members may become SoleMates at www.go trl ancaster lebanon.org/solemates.

Women’s Group to Meet Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Lu Ann Wise will speak on the subject “Do Hard T h i n g s ,” f o c u s e d o n teachings of Jesus that are difficult but that lead to abundant life. Wise resides in the Manheim area and is a retired school teacher from Manheim Central. She continues to be active at Manheim Central through coaching track and ser ving as a volunteer adviser to the

Interact Club, and she also volunteers at Teen Central Manheim youth center. Wise is a member of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship and is active in women’s and children’s ministry. A wife, mother, and grandmother, she is passionate about encourag ing women in their walk with God. No preregistration is required. During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-6267603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.

Tai Chi from pg 1 “Yoga is a practice of Asanas (poses) that are to be interpreted and then explored by the practitioner. Tai chi is a meditation through continuous movement.” Bones is also the owner of Black Cat Yoga, which does not offer a brick-andmortar location. She leads groups of tai chi practitioners at places like the Lititz Public Library, as well as instructs personal tai chi sessions. “My 11-year-old calls it ‘slow karate,’” said Bones. “You can absolutely practice tai chi when you wake, before bed, in your living room, in your yard, anywhere. Tai chi is practiced regularly in a group. The intention of group practice is to raise communal consciousness and connection. You can practice standing and walking, seated in a chair or even in bed.” Tai chi’s benefits are broad and far-reaching. Constant and consistent tai chi practice can improve balance and prevent falls, help to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, improve cognitive functions, lower stress levels, assist in managing depression, help manage chronic obstruction pulmonary disease (COPD) and improve overall well-being. “All humans deserve the opportunity to explore movement in a way that

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makes them feel good,” said Bones, a resident of Lititz. “Tai chi isn’t a performance so much as it is a personal experience. Yes, there are movements and shapes, and those shap es and movements will express differently for each person who practices. A consistent practice should be every day, even if it’s 60 seconds daily.” Bones has been a certified tai chi instructor for four years, after receiving training as a practice leader from Dr. Kalind Bakshi of The Breath Lab in Philadelphia. Her tai chi journey began in 2018 when she started practicing Integral Tai Chi with Kathy Brubaker at The Yoga Place in Ephrata. “I had been taking public classes and had experienced benefits beyond measure,” said Bones. “I wanted to share that opportunity Sign up for emails or call

Oregon Community United Methodist Church, 1214 Creek Road, Lititz, will hold its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 14. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bazaar will include local crafters, a silent auction, baked goods, and takeouts of soup, as well as household items, books, and more. Hot dogs, barbecue, baked goods, and drinks will also be available for purchase. Vendor spaces include a table. To sign up as a vendor, call 717-656-7198 and leave a message. Proceeds from the event will help to support the ministries of the church.

ity levels,” said Bones. “Tai chi can be practiced walking, standing, sitting or lying down. Tai chi can be as simple as one movement or 100. Besides myself at the library, there are plenty of tai chi teachers in Lititz and L ancaster who are offering classes like at the Lititz recCenter and the Lititz Senior Center.” For additional information, go to www.blackcat yogalititz.com.

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Debbie from pg 1 “My relationship with Debbie was complicated,” added Reifsynder. “Debbie and I were very different people, but we had so many things in common. She leaves her fingerprints on everyone she comes in contact with. I have been inf luenced by her in so many ways.” Upon her retirement f ro m Wa r w i c k , K l i n e Smith - at the urging of former students - founded

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the Lititz Area Community Choir (L ACC), Warwick Alumni and Friends in August of 2022. Not only was Kline-Smith the driving force behind the 85-member choir, she was the director, creative mind, organizer and glue that held things together. After LACC was founded, the group performed a total of eight concerts - a holiday show each year and an annual spring produc-

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though she had nothing to do with it, all of her hard work was up on that stage. The nurture comes with the perfection. She always thought we could do better, and she cared about people.” Following some self-ref lection, Reifsnyder has agreed to carry on what Kline-Smith started, in the role of LAAC’s new director. The choir’s next performance, titled “Yule Be Swinging” - which includes concepts, themes and a medley produced by KlineSmith and reimag ined favorites from Reifsynder - will be presented at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20, at Warwick High School’s Performing Arts Center, 301 W. Orange St., Lititz. “I think this is what D e b b i e w a n t e d ,” s a i d Reifsnyder. “If I had decided to resign, I don’t think there was enough structure, and I thought the choir was going to collapse. That was one of the biggest reasons I decided to stay on. These were Debbie’s people. “Just because Debbie is gone, the choir is not done,” concluded Reifsnyder. “I don’t say I’m a replacement, because there is no replacement for Debbie. I want to carry on that legacy for her. That’s why we’re doing this.”

T he Lititz Historical Foundation will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz. After a few brief items of business, foundation president Cory Van Brookhoven will speak about Rocky Springs Park. Fo unde d in the l ate 1800s, Rocky Springs Park was a popular amusement resort in Lancaster. Van Brookhoven will share the history of the resort and the factors that eventually led to its downfall. T h e p re s e n t a t i o n i s free of charge, but space is limited to 100 people. Registration will open on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m. To sign up, call the library at 717-626-2255.

Church Plans Women’s Event Middle Creek Church, 351 Middle Creek Road, Lititz, will host “Face to Face,” a SEEN Collective concert and worship program for women of all ages. The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and fellowship, and the program will begin at 7 p.m.

This concert will include original songs and narration focused on 13 women who encountered Jesus face to face. There will also be a time of worship. Admission is free, and a freewill offering will be received. Registration is not required but is appreciated. To register, email wm@ middlecreekchurch.net.

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themes, like all-timers’ night, officials’ night, athletic directors’ night, college night and media night. “We all want to support each other,” said Miller. “We played Cocalico in week two. It was a great game, and then on the following Tuesday I got an opportunity to sit down with Coach (Bryan) Strohl and have a conversation. We get to bounce ideas off each other, and everyone has always been willing to give feedback. It’s a great resource to have. There are a lot more similarities between coaches than there are differences.” The quarterback club also recognizes individual accomplishments through its awards for players of the week, players of the year and its all-academic team, and those honors are released to local media outlets in a timely fashion. The latter of those awards are announced in early December following the club’s year-end banquet at The Timbers Restaurant in Mount Gretna. “Football par ticipation numbers overall are going down, for whatever reasons,” said Miller. “Football is a hard sport

that requires a lot of time. You get 10 guaranteed opportunities (games) to play, and you’ve got to work 52 weeks a year to play. Recognizing players is important because you want to recognize the work they put in. It also gets their name out there. Anytime players see their names in the paper, they feel like the work has been worth it.” The quarterback club has been operating in its current capacity as an organization for 75 years. Not every football league across the state is supported by a group like the Lancaster-Lebanon League Quarterback Club. “It originally started as a place where coaches could come together and do film exchange,” said Miller. “But our purpose has always been to promote players and grow our sport. Because technology has changed, we’ve had to adjust how we do it. As fierce as competitors as we are on Friday nights as coaches, the other six days of the week we’re here to grow the game and give kids an opportunity to play the sport. We care about our sport, and we care about kids.”

Ephrata Cloister Sets Candlelight Open Historic Ephrata Cloister, 632 W. Main St., Ephrata, will host a candlelight open house on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. Attendees will explore the illuminated grounds and historic buildings and encounter costumed interpreters, tradespeople and craftspeople, and historic demonstrators who will bring Ephrata’s past to life. The self-guided event will feature performances by the Ephrata Cloister Chorus in the historic 1741 Meetinghouse and storytelling by a bonfire, as well

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Program to Teach Children About the Organ The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) will offer Pedals, Pipes, and Pizza, on Saturday, Nov. 14, at St . Peter ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster. The event is open to children and youths ages 9 to 16 who have some experience with the piano. Participants will

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 • 9:00 A.M. REAL ESTATE AT 11:00 A.M.

Scouts BSA Troop 142 members (standing, from left) Mia A., Athena W., Fiona N., John K., Asher G., Vincent G., Trevor M., Owen M., Vicky R., Michael W., (kneeling) Adrianna S., Collin K., Eric R., and Alexander S. recently earned rank advancements. They were recognized during a Court of Honor on Sept. 24, when merit badges were also awarded. To learn more about Troop 142, located in Lititz, visit www .troop142lititzpa.org.

Fire Company Posts Bus Trip The Friends of Conestoga Fire Company will offer a holiday season bus trip to Wheeling, W.Va., for the Oglebay Festival of Lights. The trip will run from Friday to Sunday, Dec. 4 to 6, and will include visits to the Oglebay Mansion Museum

and Glass Museum, the Wheeling Island casino and race track, and other attractions. S e p a r a t e f e e s h av e been set for single- and double-occupancy rooms. For more information, contact Doris Warfel at 717-872-4474.

Located at 50 N. Fulton St., Manheim Boro, Lancaster Co., PA 17545 Property is located on quiet street in desirable familyfriendly neighborhood, features brick ranch-style home that offers 1st-floor living. Property has lg. shade trees & lg. backyard that borders community park w/walking trails & other activities. Terms: 10% down day of auction. Balance in 45 days. Persons wishing to view this property may do so by calling 703-989-0799. Hotpoint washer, GE Dryer, pot belly stove, sponge painted blanket chest, cedar chest, double bed, dresser w/mirror, large office desk, tables, round kitchen table w/4 chairs, salt & pepper shakers, Lincoln logs, Tonka toys, misc. toys a & games, kitchen items, dishes, cookware, KitchenAid mixer, garden tools, hedge trimmer, several chain saws, Porter-Cable 135 PSI air comp., car ramps, fire engine pedal car, kerosene heaters, B&D circular saws & blades, Skill saw, Craftsman dustless sander, other sanders, Chicago elec. planer, other planers, various drills & drill bits, 40 pc. elec. grinder, pipe clamps, hand saws, brace & bit, 10/2 AMP battery charger, sockets, wrenches, elec. bench grinder, table vice, chisels, 10 pc. T-handled hex key set, levels, chain, ¾ HP reciprocating saw, 4 HP reciprocating saw, lots of nails, bolts, screws, and hardware, hand tools, electric tools, B&D 3/8” cordless drill, 12” dovetail jig, Craftsman ½” reversible drill, large wet/dry vac, c-clamps, & much more. (This is only a partial list of Paul’s tools). Paul Fauser was a woodworker for 50 years. At this auction we will be liquidating his vast collection of woodworking tools. Auction By: Auction for: Shenk Auction Co. Paul F. Fauser Jr. Estate 717-665-1125 Lic. #AU003704L Paul Fauser, Executor Young & Young Attorney, 717-665-2207 Visit www.auctionzip.com or find us on Facebook

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Located at 227 Stephen Ln., (Ephrata 17522), Clay Twp., Lanc. Co., PA (Directions: Rt 322/W. Main St., Turn North onto Weidmansville Rd., Right onto Kimberly Ln., Right onto Stephen Ln.) The first floor contains a small entry foyer with closet; living room with brick raised hearth fireplace with electric heater insert; dining room with patio door; kitchen with built-in oak raised panel cabinets, new Whirlpool refrigerator, new Whirlpool electric stove, new spacesaver microwave, dishwasher and garbage BRICK RANCH STYLE DWELLING disposal; master bedroom with walk-in WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE (Approx. 1,500 sq. ft. Living Space) closet; master bathroom with shower stall; two spare bedrooms with closets; full bathroom; laundry room with auto washer and dryer; 14’x 20’ wooden deck with electric retractable awning; small covered front porch. Full basement with concrete floor and outside Bilco door entrance; electric heat pump with central AC; 200 amp electric service with breakers; new electric water heater; municipal sewer and water softener. 24x24 ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE (with 2 single overhead doors & auto openers; pull down steps to attic). LOT SIZE – 70’ x 130’ (M/L). EPHRATA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $4,800 TOTAL YEARLY R.E. TAXES This circa 1987 custom built rancher offers a great floor plan for one floor living with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, full basement and an attached two car garage. The property is located in a nice rural residential development on a small level lot in Clay Township. Be sure to inspect this affordable property being sold at an Estate Public Sale! OPEN HOUSES – Saturdays, November 7 & 14 from 1-3 PM or for information/ inspection call 717-383-0624. *TERMS OF SALE - $20,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 1/18/2027. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is. E. Richard Young, Atty.

Debra J. Weaver John Seigrist: 570-274-7146

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THURS., OCT. 29, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. Located at 605 West Orange Street, (Lititz 17543), Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA (Directions: Rt 501/S Broad St., Just South of the Square in Lititz, Turn West onto Orange St. to House on Right)

BRICK 1½ STORY DWELLING WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE (Approx. 2,430 sq. ft. Living Space) The first floor contains a living room with large bay window, small foyer and guest closet; dining room with bay window; kitchen with hickory raised panel cabinets, electric stove, spacesaver microwave and entry door to covered patio; master bedroom with three closets; bedroom with walk-in closet; full bathroom with whirlpool bathtub and laundry hookup; full bathroom with walk-in shower and linen closet; 9 x 23 enclosed breezeway; 7 x 12 covered front porch; 8 x 12 covered back porch/patio. The second floor contains a finished bedroom with closet and undereave storage; attic storage (possible extra bedroom). Full basement with concrete floor; Bilco outside entrance door; semi-finished family room; workshop electric heat pump with central A.C.; 200 amp electric service with sub panel for generator hookup; electric water heater; water softener; municipal water and sewer. 24 x 24 ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE. LOT SIZE – 100’ x 160’ (with fenced in backyard with gates). WARWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT – APPROX. $4,450 TOTAL YEARLY R.E. TAXES. This well-built circa 1954 1½ story dwelling offers an excellent floor plan for one floor living along with an expandable second floor and basement. Be sure to inspect this valuable property located just outside Lititz and close to the Warwick schools and athletic fields. For information/inspection call 717-205-5027. *TERMS OF SALE - $20,000 down payment on the day of sale; balance at settlement on or before 12/28/2026. Purchaser pays both realty transfer taxes. Property sold as-is. Morgan, Hallgren, Crosswell & Kane, Atty. Sale For: JACK D. & SHARON J. YODER

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“Coffee With a Colonial” and One-Act Play Set Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will hold two programs at the circa 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion. Tickets may be purchased at www.historicrockford .org/special-events. Living historian Sam Leamer will present Coffee With a Colonial on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. The program will be held in the kitchen. It will offer the opportunity for conversation over and about coffee, either of the 18th- or the 21st-century variety. Leamer was born and raised in Berks County. He holds a history degree from Cairn University and is a lifelong living historian and re-enactor with a decade of exper ience working with 21st-century coffee. Leamer wishes to provide a deeper understanding of the Colonial coffee culture in Nor th Amer ica and how it fueled a nation’s beginnings. In addition, the oneact play “Persuasion” will return to Historic Rock Ford on Fridays, Nov. 6 and 13, and Saturdays, Nov. 7, 14, and 21, at 7 and 8:30

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p.m., as well as on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 and 3:30 p.m. The original play, adapted by Sam Slaymaker from the novel “Persuasion” by Jane Austen, and directed by Rachel Faust, is intended to provide audiences with the flavor of Austen’s work and wit within the setting of a true Georgian mansion. “Persuasion” relates the story of Anne Elliot, an aristocratic young lady who declines marrying Capt. Frederick Wentworth at a youthful age even though she deeply loves him. After

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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.

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!”

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WHITE OAK CHURCH : 1211 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA. You are invited to our Sunday services: Sunday School for all ages at 8:45am; Worship at 9:45am; scheduled evening services at 7:15pm and Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:15pm. (1st Wednesday of month).

Please Note: Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533