If you’re a parent, you may be weary of what your kids may stumble upon or experience online. We know this is a concern for our community which is why we’re bringing in Michelle Lothschutz from Protect Young Eyes to speak to our parents, grandparents, and caregivers about how to create a safe digital space in your home with a talk titled, The Digital Culture of Kids. This seminar is for anyone 14+ and will be held on Sunday evening, September 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Petra Church, New Holland, in the Sanctuary. Join us for practical solutions to prepare, balance and protect your family online.

Registration is not required. This is a FREE event.

“You will be loved, valued, and have purpose at the Emmanuel and Salem community picnic.”
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Outdoor (weather permitting) service with special music from Spare Time at 10:00 AM.
Free Picnic at 11:30 AM.

Food, games, fellowship.
Bring chairs and a side dish if you wish.
All are welcome.

Sponsored by Salem and Emmanuel
United Methodist Churches.
Picnic at Salem UMC.:
1744 Old Rothsville Road, Lititz, PA

Spring Creek Church of the Brethren hosts Food Truck Fridays on the 4th Friday of the month on 7/28 and 8/25 from 5 to 8 PM in the church parking lot located at the end of Areba Avenue, Hershey (335 East Areba), rain or shine.

The event is free and open to the public — just pay as you eat! On Friday, July 28, purchase from a variety of food trucks including: Health Check, A Taste of Italy, Grappling Crab Shack, Cheesy Grill, and Here We Dough. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Enjoy delicious food while supporting local businesses.

Also for July, kids can enjoy Bounce House Fun from 5-8 PM, and KC The Clown will be there making free balloon art from 6-8 PM. For event details: 717-533-7192 or http://www.facebook.com/SpringCreekCoB.

The Promise Players call for auditions for their fall show, The One You Need. Written by Janette Frankford-Book, the play is a story of one man’s journey to Heaven. Can he save his daughter along the way? Maybe . . . if she doesn’t accidentally kill him first! Jan is refusing to accept the fact that her father is dying. Despite his pleas for her to trust the Lord, she continues to take matters into her own hands – possibly expediting his inevitable demise!

Casting needs: 5 male roles (2 age 30+, 2 age 45+, 1 age 55+), 2 female roles (flexible age), and 2 flex roles (either gender, 1 age 30+, 1 flexible age) are available.

Auditions will be held at Lampeter Church of the Brethren: 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, PA 17602 on August 26 & 27 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. To schedule an audition appointment or for more information, please contact directors Wayne Rhinier and Janette Frankford-Book at jfrankford2911@gmail.com.

We’re also looking for crew members! If you’re interested in helping with lighting, sound, or stage crew, or as a house manager or front desk manager, please contact the Promise Players at promiseplayers@gmail.com.

Performance dates are November 3-5 and 9-12, 2023.

On Friday, July 28 at 7:00 PM, Enola First Church of God is hosting a FREE COFFEE HOUSE featuring entertainment by Codie Reed (Gospel, Hymns, Oldies Vocal). The Coffee House will be held in our lower level Fellowship Hall. Come join us for free snacks, beverages, and Christian entertainment in an informal atmosphere! A freewill offering will be received. For a schedule of upcoming Coffee Houses throughout 2023, visit our website at www.enolacog.com/coffee-house.

Come out to Petra Church’s 14th Annual Cruise In at Petra on Sunday, July 30, from 1-4 p.m., rain or shine! Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the day from these food trucks: New Holland Coffee Company, The Fry Shack, Hen House Grilling & BBQ, Walko Taco, Mr. Mini’s Donuts, and Lickity Split. Bring the whole family for music, door prizes, and an afternoon of fun!

Admission is FREE!

This free, one-of-a-kind experience provides fun for the whole family! Kids will discover the positive influence they can have on others because their confidence comes from God. After all, when kids learn to face every hurdle head-on – knowing God’s got their back – they build the confidence needed to make it anywhere.

* Free Kona Ice Thursday night for all attendees
* Nightly Lobby Experience at 5:15 PM – meet EPIC’s mascot, Kazoo…take your turn on a trike…and more!
* Fun, interactive activities and friendly competitions with special prize giveaways

Sunday, June 11, 2023
10am-3pm at Safe Harbor Park in Conestoga
Outdoor Worship Service is from 10-11am
This event is rain or shine.

Thanks to a local group of families and businesses, the 7th Annual Conestoga Fun Day is completely free to the public and a perfect opportunity to meet new people, and have fun in the process. Come and slow your pace, enjoy a sense of community, and unwind with family and friends!

Live with Purpose Church info at livewithpurposechurch.org

Each year dozens of churches organizations, businesses, and thousands of individuals come together to unify & strengthen our community. It’s a movement known as Go Beyond.  

Your opportunities to serve are coming up May 2nd through the 12th and include Prayer Walks, First Responders Appreciation Events, Citywide Cleanup in Lancaster, Blood Drives, Shoe & Diaper collections, and much more!    

Join John Staffieri and as he broadcasts from Calvary Church in Lancaster on May 7th from 1pm-3pm. He will be helping to pack meals for the malnourished around the world. Find out how you and your friends and family, co-workers, and church can get involved with meal packing and all of Go Beyond activities, CLICK HERE

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
August 4-6, 2017

5 Mountville Lawn Concert featuring The Lancaster British Brass Band Sunday 7pm on the Lawn of Mountville Church of the Brethren, College Avenue and Clay Street in Mountville. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. More Info: mountvillecob.org

4 Servant Stage Companies “Sing Sing Swing” tomorrow (Sat. August 5) at Strasburg Community Park. A song-and-dance tribute to the Swing era, featuring Jive, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, The Charleston, and the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman. The event is free, donations will be accepted. More Info: ServantStageCompany.com

3 Manheim Grace Brethren Church Community Day tomorrow (Saturday Aug. 5) 3pm-7pm at the church in Manheim. Kids’ Games, Inflatables, Puppets, Live Music & More. More Info: www.manheimgrace.com

2 Fun In The Son tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 5) 3pm-7pm at Ephrata United Zion Church. Bounce houses, face painting, petting zoo, candy scramble, balloons, free food and entertainment from “Bible Dude” Greg Donough & His Horses and The Cherry Pickers Blue Grass Concert. Rain or Shine. Bring chairs & blankets. More Info: www.ephratauz.org

1 Paradise Bible Fellowship Church Block Party, tomorrow (Saturday, Aug. 5) 11am-3pm at the church on Lincoln Highway in Paradise. Free food, ice cream, games, crafts and performances by juggling team The DKers. More Info: 717-687-7577

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! March 27-29, 2015

5.  Pequea Church Community Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) at 1pm at Pequea Church.  Kids 10 and Under come and fill your Easter basket, watch a zany skit and enjoy snacks and time together.  More Info: 717.872.5679

4. Spring Creek Church of the Brethren in Hershey Free Movie Night, tonight (Friday, March 27) A double feature showing two “G” rated films about a group of toys and their adventures. Movie watching will start in the Chapel at 6pm.  Kids and their adults can bring their sleeping bag, pillow, and friends. Popcorn will be served. More Info: http://www.springcreekcob.org/

3.  Limeville United Methodist Church in Gap Easter Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) at 2 pm. There will be over 4300 eggs filled with candy. Everyone is welcome.  More Info: 717-442-4010

2. Grace Baptist Church of Lancaster will be holding their annual Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) from 10am-noon.  Games, bounce house, crafts, an egg hunt and The Easter story will be shared. The entire family is welcome but the egg hunt is for infant through 6th grade.More Info: 717-394-6991

1.  New Life Church Easter Egg Hunt in Lancaster tomorrow (Saturday, March 28) with 40,000 candy filled eggs, prizes, food, games and grand prize bicycles!!! And it is all for FREE!!!!  Registration and entertainment will begin at 9am and the hunt will begin at 10am on Saturday, March 28. Kids will be hunting in separate marked off areas according to age from birth through 12 years old. More info and to pre-register: https://www.newlifelancaster.org/