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Sending love in a box

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 65 babies are stillborn each day in the United States. “That’s almost 25,000 babies a year,” said Carolyn Ogilvie. “The chances are great that you know someone who has experienced this.”

With that in mind, Ogilvie formed Selah’s Heart, an organization dedicated to helping honor

“We’re not going to let their baby’s life go unnoticed.”

women and their families who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Selah’s Heart will hold a community event on Sunday, April 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy. It will be an opportunity for fellowship and sharing while participants pack care boxes to donate to women in hospitals across the country.

In 2021, Ogilvie’s best friend, Lauren Walker, experienced a full-term stillbirth. As she helped her friend through the grief process, Ogilvie realized how common stillbirth is.

“I learned of all of these people in our inner circle who had experienced baby loss,” she recalled. “I thought, ‘Why didn’t you say anything to us?’ No one wants to talk about it. Women think, ‘No one wants to hear about our sad story.’”

Ogilvie, who lives in Elizabethtown, knew she could lend a listening ear. Selah’s Heart, named after Lauren’s baby, began as a phone line. “I told women, ‘I’ll

talk about your baby with you,’” she said. The phone line grew so rapidly that she couldn’t keep up with the number of women calling or texting her, she shared. As Selah’s Heart grew, Ogilvie noted a common thread among the women’s stories: They all wished they had been better prepared for their time in the hospital. “That’s the only time they’re going to be with their baby in their whole life,” she said. “Oftentimes, people can be with their baby for multiple days. We want every single hour to be purposeful.” So, the organization

began to provide care boxes to families in hospitals.

Each box is full of items intentionally chosen to help moms and dads make a lifelong memory together with their baby, Ogilvie said. Contents might include kits for handprints and footprints, postpartum care items for mothers, items to help fathers connect with their baby and even support for nurses who work in bereavement.

Putting together the boxes is a costly enterprise. The first year, Ogilvie assembled 10 boxes. The second, she made 20; this year,

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Go for a walk or a run on Saturday, May 4, and you can help children experience a week of fun, fellowship and faith halfway across the globe.

The 11th annual Arm of Hope 5K will begin at 9 a.m. at Hope Community Church,

1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy.

The event is a fundraiser for the Arm of Hope camp in Ghana, Africa, which provides weeklong camps for students of elementary and high school age. Camp provides an opportunity for children to get out of the slums of Ghana and experience

BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, more than 15,000 Pennsylvanians are known to be homeless on any given day. Housing instability and crises can stem from a multitude of factors, affecting men, women and children across the state. In Lancaster and Chester counties, nonprofit organization Good Samaritan Services (GSS) is working hard to combat homelessness by offering a variety of

resources to individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis. One of GSS’ largest fundraisers is an annual golf outing that is made possible by a partnership with Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC). The 17th annual EPC Golf Outing will take place on Friday, June 7, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. Tee times will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Golfers may also purchase tickets for prize drawings that will feature items donated by businesses in the local community. Food will

Lauren Walker (left) and Carolyn Ogilvie

Children at the Arm of Hope camp

Breakfast will support mission trip

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

Fill up on food and fellowship while supporting a mission trip at the annual all-you-can-eat strawberry and waffle breakfast at Ruhl’s Church. The meal will be served on Saturday, May 4, from 6 to 10 a.m., or until sold out, at the church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim.

Along with strawberries and waffles, the breakfast will feature pancakes,

eggs, breakfast casseroles, bacon, sausage, home-fried potatoes and assorted beverages.

“This breakfast buffet will have a wide variety of delicious food prepared by the Mission Outreach Team,” said Gail Ruhl, who is a Mission Outreach Team coordinator with her husband, Chuck. “No one should go home hungry. There will be opportunity for everyone to sit down and relax while they enjoy each other’s

company. At past breakfast fundraisers, many people came together with friends or family to appreciate the food and atmosphere.”

Proceeds from the breakfast will help church members serve with the Central Vermont Mission and Hope Coalition. A team from the church will travel to Montpelier and the surrounding areas in June, the same area the group served last year.

“Our decision to return to the same area was made because of the catastrophic flooding and mudslides that resulted in significant property, road and bridge losses that happened several weeks after we helped this community through home repairs,” Gail said. “Several of the residents

we helped, along with the church who hosted us, were personally affected by this weather event.” Again this year, the team will help with home repairs, such as installing drywall and flooring, fixing or building decks and handicap ramps and painting.

Gail encourages everyone to come out for the breakfast. “Attending this breakfast fundraiser is a great way to not only support our Mission Outreach Team financially, but it also gives people the chance to ask us questions about our ministry and learn more about what we do locally, nationally and globally,” she stated. “It is also an informal way to learn more about our church.”

No tickets or reservations are needed for the breakfast. There are separate prices for adults and children ages 5 to 12. There

is no charge for children age 4 and under. For more information, visit www. ruhlschurch.org or call the church at 717-665-3400.

Sports and fitness programs posted

GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getintogears.org or call 717-367-0355.

A BEARS Basketball Skills Clinic will take place on Sundays, June 2 to

July 14, at the GEARS Community Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, from 3 to 4 p.m. for those in grades one to three and from 4 to 5 p.m. for those in grades four to six. The program will not be held on July 7. The coed skills development program will teach focus on dribbling, shooting, and passing. Participants will also play skill development games. The fee includes a T-shirt.

Iddy Biddy Gym Class Heroes, for children ages 3 to 6, will be held on Tuesdays, June 4 to July 9, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the gym at the GEARS Commu-

nity Center. This class will provide an introduction to sports and classic gym class games, with an emphasis on soccer, gymnastics, football, basketball, obstacle courses, and group games.

Pound: Rock & Reset will be offered on Tuesdays, June 4 to Aug. 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Fighting Dragons, 101 Cherry St., Elizabethtown. There will be no class on July 9. Each session will consist of 40 minutes of cardiovascular exercise followed by 15 minutes of meditative breathing and stretching. This activity is for people age 14 and up.

Members of Ruhl’s Church complete work during a previous mission trip.

Birth & Beyond Expo slated

The Birth & Beyond Expo will be held on Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster. This event was designed to provide opportunities for families to meet birth and postpartum professionals and become more aware of local resources. It is geared for those hoping to become pregnant, expectant parents, and families that recently welcomed a new baby, as well as grandparents and friends who are looking for gift ideas.

The expo will feature

more than 40 vendors, including pediatricians, lactation consultants, and doulas as well as therapists, photographers, and artists. One vendor will share information about an app designed to help dads better support their partners during labor.

Many vendors will offer discounted services or tickets for giveaway drawings for gift baskets. Giveaway drawing winners will be announced starting at 3:30 p.m.

Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged at www.birthand beyondco.com. More

information is available by visiting the aforementioned website, searching for @birthandbeyondco on

Instagram, or contacting Danielle at 484-798-4510 or birthandbeyondco@ gmail.com.

Toys for Tots sets golf tournament

Toys for Tots will hold a golf tournament on Monday, May 20, at Overlook Golf Course, 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, rain or shine. Registration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a welcome meeting at 12:45 p.m.

The four-person scramble

tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. It will be followed by a dinner reception. Awards will be presented to the first- and second-place winners, and there will also be prizes for the longest drive for men, for women, and for seniors age 65 and up; closest to the pin;

and the best dressed team. Giveaway drawings will be part of the event as well.

The fee includes golf, use of a cart, range balls, dinner, awards, and goodie bags. All profits will stay in the local community, benefiting Toys for Tots of Lancaster.

ship information, contact Eric Bair at 717-669-5397 or embair@yahoo.com. The tournament sponsor is Neffsville Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Services.

To register or for sponsor-

Toys for Tots of Lancaster County has the mission of serving children in need in the community. In 2023, Toys for Tots Lancaster brightened the holiday season for 15,138 children and also supported 56 other organizations. For more information, visit https:// lancaster-pa.toysfortots.org.

Alexis Delaughter Photography was represented at a previous expo.

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be included in the cost of admission; breakfast for the morning group will be provided by Joe on the Go Coffee Co., the afternoon golfers will receive a boxed lunch from Trio Bar and Grill. Morning and afternoon golfers will be able to enjoy a meal from Peters’ BBQ when they finish their respective rounds.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. “On the same day someone becomes a sponsor, a real person on the other end has a place to call home and has security for tomorrow because of them,” said Nate Hoffer, chief executive officer of GSS. “We’re so grateful for the support from EPC and its efforts to support organizations like us. It’s impressive how

much dedication and time they put into this event.”

“EPC’s longstanding partnership with GSS, alongside with members from our community, has demonstrated that individuals in need can rely on their communities for support, enabling them and their families to rebuild and thrive,” noted Jocelyn Engle, EPC publisher.

On average, GSS has served 300 people per day and 72,000 meals every year since its founding in 1999. The organization, which began with a single location in Phoenixville, has since expanded to include additional facilities in Lancaster city, Coatesville and Kennett Square, along with a new office Ephrata, which was built last year.

Former Army nurse to speak

Levato “Vetti” Thomas will be the guest speaker at the Military Oral History Club of Lancaster County’s meeting on Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 2435, 401 Manor St., Columbia.

After becoming a registered nurse and working at York Hospital, Thomas joined the Army Cadet

Nurse Corps and was transferred to the new McGuire Army Hospital in Richmond, Va. All of the patients were soldiers who were wounded in Europe. She will soon turn 100 years old.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 717-319-3430.

The continued expansions have allowed GSS to greatly increase the size of its staff, in addition to the number of people it is able to serve through its programs - and it couldn’t come at a better time. “We really are serving record levels of people; we’re on pace to serve 800 women and children this year, which is a 25% increase from 2023,” Hoffer said. “Our focus is on continuing to respond to the needs of our communities across Lancaster and Chester counties.”

The many programs offered by GSS include seasonal shelter during the cold months, emergency housing to address clients’ basic needs and transitional housing as individuals receive assistance to

CASA seeks volunteers

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for community members to celebrate the small actions individuals can take that make a big impact on the well-being of children.

CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties is seeking volunteers to serve as court-appointed special advocates. The local CASA program belongs to a network of nearly 750 community-based programs that recruit, train, and support citizen volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children in the foster care system.

meet their goals. According to Hoffer, these programs are primarily sustained by funding that comes from individuals and businesses in the community. “What we do provides such a critical, basic need, but the reality is that 98% of our budget comes from the good will of the people in our communities,” said Hoffer. “It keeps our doors open and our programs running.”

Registration for the EPC Golf Outing may be completed online before Wednesday, May 29. For more information or to register online, visit https:// epcgolfouting.com/register. To learn more about GSS and its programs, visit https://goodsamservices. org.

CASA’s mission is to provide a qualified and compassionate court-appointed volunteer advocate to every child who is abused and neglected and thereby ensure children have a safe, nurturing, and permanent home. The program staff members, led by the program director, supervise and support the CASA volunteers. Volunteer managers work with volunteer advocates to provide oversight and guidance as they navigate the child welfare system and the court system. The managers assist with reviewing court reports, accompany advocates to court, and help advocates with case planning. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer advocate is invited to attend an information session on Friday, April 26, at noon at the CASA office at 120 N. Shippen St., Lancaster, or a virtual information session on Wednesday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about CASA, visit www.casalancleb.org or call the CASA office at 717-208-3280.

Golfers get ready for a day on the green at last year’s EPC Golf Outing to benefit Good Samaritan Services.

Golfers support Good Samaritan Services by taking part in the annual EPC Golf Outing.

she’s aiming for more than 80. She started out packing the boxes herself in her free time while she was a stay-at-home mother of four, but she soon realized she could use some help. She invited people from the community to help her pack the boxes a few months ago, and more than 50 people showed up to help. She hopes for a great turnout again at the

April 28 event. “We’ve partnered with a worship ministry, and we’ll include a time of worship,” she said. “Before we send out the boxes, we pray over every single one. We put our hands on them and pray over the mom in her dark time. We pray that she would feel the love of Jesus.”

Above all, Ogilvie hopes Selah’s Heart will provide the comfort of a friend

Tree planting to memorialize Lillian Hill

A tree will be planted in Marietta in memory of Lillian Hill, a well-known citizen who was active in the community. Friends and family members will gather to pay tribute at 7 p.m. on Arbor Day, April 26, at the tree planting site on the property of Caitlyn and Ian Clayton, located at the corner of North Waterford Avenue and West Market Street. Remarks will be shared, and a memorial plaque will be unveiled. Anyone who would like to make infor -

mal remarks is welcome to attend.

Hill was an active member of the Marietta Borough Shade Tree Commission, so planting a tree in her memory seemed like a fitting tribute. Hill also played a role in the establishment of the Susquehanna Waldorf School, and she restored a Front Street house and garden, which she opened for several candlelight and garden tours. Shortly before her death, she was elected to a seat on the borough council.

Women’s group sets meeting

The Elizabethtown/ Mount Joy Christian Women’s Connection invites local women to attend a “Leaving a Legacy” brunch on Thursday, May 2, at 9:30 a.m. at Gus’s Keystone Family Restaurant, 1050 W. Main St., Mount Joy. The set price is inclusive.

even though the women who receive the boxes have never met the donors.

“We like women to know, ‘We’re thinking of you,’” Ogilvie said. “We’re not going to let their baby’s life go unnoticed.”

There is no registration required for the box-packing event. Taylor Chip will provide refreshments. For more information on Selah’s Heart, visit www. selahsheart.org.

Flower club meeting to feature silent auction

The Elizabethtown Flower Club will meet at noon on Monday, May 6, at the Gathering Place, 6 Pine St., Mount Joy. The meeting will feature the club’s spring silent auction. Members are asked to bring plants, seasonal decorations, baked goods and items to auction.

Anne Curry from Angier, N.C., will be the speaker. The author of “A Journey Not by Chance,” she will share about a special healing in her life.

Reservations and payment must be received by Friday, April 26. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sandy at 717-367-1054.

The special feature will be vocalist Nancy Kuch from Lancaster. She will offer music and share unique ways to tell one’s story for posterity.

United Way slates Trike Race

United Way of Lancaster County will hold its 2024 Trike Race on Tuesday, May 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Stormers’ stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster. The registration fee includes a five-member team spot on the racing bracket and five admission tickets to the Lancaster Stormers’ game at 6:30 p.m. as well as complimentary food and drinks.

To register by Wednes -

day, May 1, search for “United Way of Lancaster County’s 2024 Trike Race” at www.eventbrite.com.

Sponsorships are available and include free registration of one or two racing teams. To learn more, email events@ uwlanc.org.

For additional information about the event, send an email to the aforementioned address or call 717-824-8136.

Guests are welcome. There is a fee for lunch. Reservations and cancellations must be made by noon on Thursday, May 2, by calling Barb Mowrer at 717-684-5331.

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

TENNIS

BOYS’ TRACK

GIRLS’ TRACK

Mon. 4/15 at Cocalico W 15-0

Tue. 4/16 vs Garden Spot W 4-2

Wed. 4/17 at Elco W 9-3

Tue. 4/16 at Garden Spot W 22-1

Wed. 4/17 vs Elco L 1-0

Tue. 4/16 vs Annville-Cleona L 4-3

Mon. 4/15 vs Octorara L 93-57

Mon. 4/15 vs Octorara L 89-61

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photos by Bob Diller

In Section Three tennis action Tuesday, April 16, Donegal’s Bo Moose (left) and Jordan Miller teamed for a convincing 8-2 doubles victory over their Annville-Cleona opponents. The Little Dutchmen prevailed, 4-3.

Donegal’s Chase Cornelius shows a bunt in L-L League Section Three action against visiting Garden Spot Tuesday, April 16. The Indians prevailed 4-2.

Ryan Shepard struck out three, walked one and earned the save in Donegal’s 4-2 Section Three victory over visiting Garden Spot Tuesday, April 16.

The Indians’ Shaun DiBello scored one of two runs in the first inning against visiting Garden Spot Tuesday, April 16. Donegal escaped with a 4-2 triumph.

In Section Three action in Mount Joy Tuesday, April 16, Donegal’s Sawyer Floyd slides safely into second base as the Spartans’ Madix Bracken looks for the ball. The Indians earned a 4-2 victory.

things many kids take for granted - three meals a day, a mattress to sleep on and opportunities to play games - all while learning about the love of Jesus.

“When we held the first camp in 2014, we had 190 kids attend,” recalled Greg Grove, who volunteers with the camp and is organizing the 5K. “This year, we were expecting 300 to show up the first week, and 450 showed up. Over the two weeks, we had 785 kids.”

One of the neatest things about the Arm of Hope camp, he said, is that campers who attended in the early years are now old enough to return to serve as leaders. “It’s really become the kids from Ghana leading the camp while we are there to help them,” Grove shared.

Along with the camp, Arm of Hope provides information on Christian faith, access to health care, a Christmas party and more. “In the process, these kids are growing up and becoming the leaders in their community,” he said. “It’s really about them becoming disciples.”

At the 5K, a variety of door prizes will be offered, along with baked goods for the top finishers in each age bracket. The top male and top female overall finishers of the race, along with winners in the master’s brackets - for those over age 40 - will receive a handcrafted wooden trophy from Ghana, Grove said.

A chicken barbecue will be available to purchase by donation so participants

can take lunch home with them. The meal will include a chicken leg and thigh, a baked potato, a homemade roll and a whoopie pie. Pickup for the chicken barbecue will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the barbecue is open to members of the public even if they are not participating in the 5K.

The chicken barbecue is available for preorder only by Saturday, April 27. To order, visit www.armof hopeinghana.org/bbq.

Grove, who is organizing the race with Keith Franz, encourages people of all ages to participate in the 5K.

“It’s a great family-friendly event,” he said. “We have people who come with kids in strollers, people who bring their pets.”

He noted that walk-ins

Devine named development director at Prima

Sean Devine has joined the Prima team as the new development director. With decades of experience as a performing arts leader, Devine is committed to advancing Prima’s mission and programming by connecting people with opportunities to invest in Prima and caring for the organization’s supporters.

Hailing from Hershey, Sean performed at Hersheypark in his youth. Later, he went on a national tour with the doo-wop group the Alley Cats.

Throughout his career, Devine has lived in Southern

California and Nashville. He worked for Disney and held music leadership positions in numerous award-winning vocal groups. From 2008 to 2022, he served as the director of development and planned giving manager for Harmony Foundation International.

Sean Devine

Since returning to Pennsylvania to be closer to family, Devine managed a $9 million capital campaign for the Salvation Army of Harrisburg. He also founded Parkside Harmony, a 50-voice choir in Hershey, and serves as the group’s artistic director. Devine is a certified performance coach for arts ensembles and presenters, and is sought after internationally for his expertise.

LCAA posts exhibits

Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, will host two exhibits from Sunday, April 28, through Thursday, May 30. The show will be open on Thursdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

“Springtime in the Garden”

will feature garden-themed works by LCAA members. An exhibit of works by members of the LCAA Ladies Art Forum will be displayed in the Steinmetz Gallery. Both shows are sponsored by Ken’s Gardens.

For more information, call 717-687-7061 or visit www. lcaaonline.org.

Accordionists to gather

The First Lancaster Accordion Group (FLAG) will meet on Sunday, April 28, at Zion Church of Millersville, 317 N. George St.,

Millersville. The meeting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

For additional details, contact Miranda Hoffman at 717-940-4762.

are welcome to register for the 5K, but early registration is encouraged. Online registration will close the day before the event. To register, visit www. armofhopeinghana.org/5k. Grove also encouraged people to sponsor a participant at the same website.

Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy

Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy

Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy

Featuring Local Author, Bee Zimmy

Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM

Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM

Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM

Sunday, April 28 3 - 4 PM

Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!

Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!

Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!

Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!

Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy

Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy

Juniper Village at Mount Joy is thrilled to host the author and illustrator of the wonderful children’s book, The Lonely Unicorn!

Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy

We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!

We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!

Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy

Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have autographed

We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!

Children of all ages are invited to join us for this book reading, followed by a meet and greet with author Bee Zimmy and illustrator Vania Hardy

Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have autographed

We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!

We’ll also have free cookie decorating and themed treats!

Copies of the book will be available to purchase and have autographed

o purchase and have autographed

Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to

Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to age 108!

Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to age 108!

Perfect for Ages 2-8 up to age 108!

JUNIPER VILLAGE AT MOUNT JOY

670 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy, PA 17552

JUNIPER VILLAGE AT MOUNT JOY 717 492 9692

717 492 9692

JUNIPER VILLAGE AT MOUNT JOY 717 492 9692 670 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy, PA 17552

670 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy, PA 17552

JUNIPER VILLAGE AT MOUNT JOY 717 492 9692 670 Hearthstone Ln, Mount Joy, PA 17552

THURSDAY

MAY 2, 2024

7:00-8:30AM TickeTs $10.00

Tickets can be purchased at the following locations:

• JB Hostetter & Sons Inc.

• Jim Roberts West Main Auto

• Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce Office

Guest Speaker: Beth Brelje, Investigative Journalist for the Epoch Times

BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.

CHIQUES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Youth & 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.

CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15 & 11am (Livestream and recorded on YouTube). Sunday School at 9:45am Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com

COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: Welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, & Reach Out with us! 331 Anderson Ferry Rd (off Rt. 441 on Rt. 772), Marietta, PA 17547, 717-426-1345, cbcpa.org. Service times are Sundays at 9:00 & 10:45am. The Livestream service is at 10:45am at cbcpa.org.

ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH: 300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 LeadMinistryTeam@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com

ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com

FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come Worship with us at our 9:30am or 10:45am service. Located at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy, PA. Pastor: Tom Weber Zoom services are available. Phone: 717-653-1202. For more church info., go to www.florincob.org or email us at: secretary@florincob.org

GLOSSBRENNER UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. live (Livestream & recorded on website); 2nd & 3rd Sunday - Praise Band. Sunday School: 11:15 am.; Tuesday Youth Group: 6:30-8 pm.; Pastor: Brian Albert. Children & Youth Director: Jessica Rockey. Church Office: 717653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner United Methodist Church. www.gumcmj.net

GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8-9:15 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7-8:30 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1-2 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. Visit us online at gochurch22.com

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.

MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org

MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West

Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org

MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com

PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, located at 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com

RUHL’S UNITED METHODIST 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.

SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.

SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 239 E Market St, Marietta. Church Phone: 717426-3189. Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:30am Handicapped Accessible.

ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks

TBC BIBLE CHURCH: Together Becoming Christ-like, we warmly invite you to join us in our traditional service. Sunday school at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, Wed. evening prayer meeting 7:00 pm. tbcbiblechurch.org Located at 5880 Schoolhouse Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-433-7585

TRINITY EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 100 New Haven St. in Mount Joy (located directly across from Mount Joy Fire Station). Sunday Worship held at 10:15am. Pastor: Mike Eck. Find us on Facebook: Mount Joy EC Church

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.

WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!

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.

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Mount Joy Rotary honors students

Donegal High School has announced that Janelle Miller and Ryan Shepard are the Mount Joy Rotary Students of the Month for March. Students of the Month are honored by members of the Mount Joy Rotary during the group’s monthly luncheon meeting.

Janelle is the daughter of Lori and Brendan Miller of Mount Joy. She is the president of the National Honor Society, president of the marching band, and lighting crew leader for the Donegal Performing Arts tech crew. She is also a member of the Math Honor Society, the jazz band, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Key Club, and DNN. Janelle is a Link Crew leader and serves as a peer tutor. Outside

of school, she studies ballet and contemporary dance at Raven Studio and is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church’s youth group. She plans to work toward a master’s degree in occupational therapy through a five-year university program.

Ryan is the son of Rachael and Alan Shepard of Mount Joy. He is a member of National Honor Society, the baseball team, the pickleball club, and the quiz bowl team. He also serves as a peer tutor. Outside of school, Ryan serves on the Student Leadership Team at his church. After graduation, he plans to attend college to study Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Penn State Extension plans orchard meeting

Commercial tree fruit producers are invited to attend the upcoming Penn State Extension Twilight Orchard Meeting to be held at Kauffman Orchards on Tuesday, April 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The orchard is located at 53 S. Weavertown Road, Ronks.

Extension tree fruit specialists will cover “Seasonal Fungicide and Bactericide Updates for Tree Fruit Disease Management,”

“Seasonal Insect Pests IPM Update,” and “Chemical Thinning Sprays and Return Bloom Sprays for Apples.” The event will offer opportunities for discussion and interaction with the specialists as well as other orchard owners.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator license recertification credits will be available at the meeting. While this meeting is open to the public and non-commercial growers or hobbyists are welcome to attend, discussions will be entirely of a professional and technical nature and may not be applicable to non-commercial growers or homeowners managing small numbers of trees. Preregistration is required at www.extension .psu.edu/spring-orchard -meetings. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation may call Penn State Extension at 877-345-0691.

Janelle Miller Ryan Shepard

The 25th annual Lancaster County 50plus Expo (Spring) will return on

Wednesday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wyndham Resort (formerly Lancaster Host Resort), 2300 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster.

Co-hosted by OLP Events and the Lancaster County Office of Aging, the expo’s exhibitors will provide up-todate information for the lifestyle and needs of the local 50-plus community, including travel,

housing, medical services, leisure, home improvements, finances, health care and more.

The 50plus Expo will also feature door prizes and free health screenings.

On-stage entertainment and seminars will include a virtual store tour and easy meal solutions with a Wegmans nutritionist and presentations on healing shoulder pain naturally with Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy, annuities as a retirement-funding tool with 1st Choice Financial Services and relief from chronic arthritic joint pain with

Active Integrated Medical Center.

AAA will have its Mobile Branch cargo van set up for help with many AAA services, such as notary service, passport photos, theme park tickets and others.

Lancaster School of Cosmetology will offer free mini manicures.

Admission and parking are free. A complimentary shuttle service will provide transportation from the parking area to the expo entrance.

For more information, call 717-285-1350 or visit www.50plusExpoPA.com.

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Homefields to host open farm event

Homefields | Homefields

Care Farm, 150 Letort Road, Millersville, will host an open farm event on Sunday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come check out our new menu! Burgers, sandwiches, brick oven pizzas, salads, signature entrées, and more! Now serving local wine and beer! R106030

hearthandharrowbistro.com | 717.664.6314

Attendees may learn about Homefields and its community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, meet the farmers, go inside the greenhouses, and visit the bee habitats and insect hotels. They may also visit guest vendor tents, sample products, and take photos at the selfie station. A DIY planter activity will be available for people of all ages. Additionally, farmer tours will begin at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.

Attendees may bring food for a picnic lunch at the event. Visitors may sign up for the CSA with a special discount. This discount, which provides one free week of produce, can also be obtained using the code CSAOPEN24 when signing up for a Homefields vegetable share at www.homefields.org.

Volunteering opportunities are available, and interested individuals may sign up at the event.

Admission is free, but preregistration is requested by calling 717-572-2719, emailing info@homefields .org or visiting the aforementioned website. Parking will be available for free on-site.

Support group sets meeting

The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, sponsored by Landis Communities, will hold its next meeting on Sunday, April 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Crossings Meeting Room of the Calvin G. and Janet C. High Learning and Wellness Center at Landis Communities, 1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz. The group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month.

Ann Martin and Michele Werder, attorneys with Gibbel, Kraybill & Hess,

Amazing getaways and prize drawings throughout the day!

One lucky attendee will win an all-inclusive family vacation!

will present “Estate and Special Needs Planning for Individuals With Disabilities and Their Families.” The program will be followed by a time of sharing.

The monthly meetings provide a place for those who have a loved one living with mental illness to learn and share their experiences. For more information or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, readers may call 717-381-3599 or email JAlbright@landis.org.

Free fun for kids, including the WJTL Kids Cookie Break from 9AM-noon, Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland Show at noon, our Passport to PA activity and mascots. Food Trucks!

An attendee (right) visited the Lancaster Farmacy stand, staffed by Angie, at Homefields.