Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
April 6-8, 2018

5 First Friday Lancaster. Tonight (Friday, April 6) 5-9 pm. Exhibitions, performances, art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra, and more all in Downtown Lancaster. More Info: VisitLancasterCity.com

4 Saturday Morning Bird Walk tomorrow (Sat. April 7) 9am at Olewine Nature Center at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. Learn about all the birds that can be found at Wildwood. The walk will be along the North Boardwalk. Meet at the nature center. Beginners are welcome and binoculars will be available for use. More Info: http:/wildwoodlake.org

3 Spring Wildflower Walk tomorrow (Sat. April 7) 1pm-3pm at Gifford Pinchot State Park. The park naturalist will lead this easy to moderate walk, identifying the spring blossoms and sharing tidbits of interest. Meet in parking lot near Sunnyside pavilion #2. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. More Info: Events.DCNR.PA.Gov

2 Hammel Associates Architects in Lancaster First Friday Lego Building Party and Puppy Party tonight (Friday, Apr 6) 5-8:30pm at their offices on Grant Street in Lancaster. Architectural, Trains, Freestyle, Connects, Creator – more than 40,000 bricks, plates and specialty pieces to build with. Plus meet the special puppy guests. More Info: hammelarch.com

1 Lego Madness at New Cumberland Library tomorrow (Sat. April 7) 10:30am. A short storytime will start the session, then children can build based on the story theme or from their own imaginations. Drop in, no registration required. More Info: CumberlandCountyLibraries.org

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JOHN SHIRK – All this week, the person of Integrity from the Bible that we are examining is Jesus.

Hebrews 12:2 urges us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Here we see that Jesus willingly went to the cross. He did not do this reluctantly or begrudgingly. His love for us kept Him moving forward to reach the goal. Jesus kept the joy of His future glory in mind as He was going to the cross.

Keeping God’s eternal promises and His unfailing love in view will strengthen us to press on in the faith through the trials of life.

The faithfulness of Jesus to endure the cross inspires us to endure hardship for Him and to live a life of integrity.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
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Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 23-25, 2018

5 Easter Eggstravaganza at LifePoint Church Harrisburg tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) (rain or shine), noon-3pm. Carnival games, candy-stuffed eggs, prizes, snacks and refreshments. Children can get their picture taken with The LifePoint Bunny! Every child who attends will receive a free Bunny Bag to carry their eggs in. More Info: LifePointPA.org

4 Easter Fun at Salem United Methodist Church in Rothsville, tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) 10am-Noon. Easter egg hunt, candy drop, story time, games, PLUS learn how to make your own Easter candy. More Info: SalemUMCRothsville.org

3 Pleasureville UMC York Easter Parade, tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) at 10am. Children of all ages are invited to dress in their Easter finest or creative spring “costumes” and come Trunk or Treat for candy and treats – Easter style! More Info: PleasurevilleUMC.com

2 Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt at Grace Baptist Church in Lancaster tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) 10am-noon, rain or shine. For children ages infant thru 6th grade. The real meaning of Easter will be shared with all ages, as well as the egg hunt, games, crafts, live bunnies and food. More Info: GBCLancaster.org

1 EGGstra Special Easter Egg Hunt at Highland Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, tomorrow (Saturday, March 24) 9am-noon. Music, activities, an egg hunt and more – designed for children with physical limitations, sensory issues, siblings & buddies. Registration for the egg hunt is closed, but you can come out and meet Lisa, Kids Cookie Break broadcasting live with goodies like FREE Chick-fil-A cookies, games, giveaways and door prizes plus live requests with chances to talk on the radio! More Info: KidsCookieBreak.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Eye on Integrity is based on Luke 15:20.

As the Prodigal Son returned home after a season of wild living and squandering his father’s wealth, what would happen when his father saw him?

Would he be angry? Would he refuse to talk to him? Or would he welcome him with open arms?

Verse 20 reveals the answer. “He got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him. He ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” This is great compassion, to welcome His son with joy and have a celebration on his behalf. This is the Father’s heart for those who earnestly seek His forgiveness.

The Father’s love for us inspires us to have a tender heart for others. Ephesians 4:32 says: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Walking with great compassion is a virtue to embrace for our lives in the Year of Integrity.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Person of Integrity from the Bible is Timothy.

He worked with Paul the Apostle, who mentored him and spoke highly of him in his writings.

On one occasion, he wrote in First Corinthians 4:17, “For this reason, I have sent to you Timothy, my son whom I love, who is faithful in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus.”

On another occasion, he wrote in First Thessalonians 3:2, “We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith.”

In these two letters, we see Paul’s confidence in Timothy to be reliable to send edifying messages to the churches.

The faithfulness of Timothy to be one of Paul’s trusted messengers inspires us to build the church with our words and to live a life of integrity.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
March 16-18, 2018

5 The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg Celebrate Nature Indoors today (Friday, March 16) 5:30pm-7:30pm at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. Hands-on tree identification and learning with Weiser State Forest staff and an appearance from Smokey Bear. This after hours event, held as part of 3rd in the Burg, will be held on the third floor in Mammal Hall. Free admission and refreshments. More Info: http://statemuseumpa.org/events/

4 FREE Easter egg Hunt tomorrow (Saturday, March 17) beginning at 9:30am at Fleetwood Bible Church North of Reading. Entertainment provided by Marian & Friends. The Easter Egg Hunt is for ages 1 thru 12. Bring your basket! More Info: FleetwoodBible.org

3 A Celtic concert with Seasons, Sunday (March 18) 1:30pm at Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill. Seasons is comprised of siblings Mary-Kate, Mary-Teresa, Mary-Grace, Mary-Clare and Peter who play Celtic and American folk music featuring Celtic harp,hammered dulcimer, violin, mandolin, guitar, penny whistle and piano. More Info: FredricksenLibrary.org

2 The 35th Annual York St. Patrick’s Day Parade, tomorrow (Sat. March 17) begninning at 1pm. The parade will step off from Market and Penn streets and proceed east on Market to the block between Duke and Queen streets, with several related activities before and after. More Info: YorkSaintPatrickDayParade.org

1 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday (March 18) beginning at 2pm. Pipe and drum bands, marching bands, floats and Irish dance groups. The Parade begins at Walnut Street, heads down 2nd Street and ends on North Street. The Lucky Charm 5K/10K Race will take place prior to the parade. More Info: HarrisburgStPatricksDayParade.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Eye on Integrity is based on Isaiah 12:5 and 6.

“Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things; let this be known to all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.”

If there is one thing that will give the follower of Jesus real joy, it is to notice when God does glorious things in the world.

It might be the conversion and salvation of a precious soul to Christ.

It might be the mending of a troubled marriage.

It might be the opening of a new church in the neighborhood.

Or it might be seen in a person who is moved by God to help their neighbor in a meaningful way.

As we notice the glorious things that God is doing among us, we will have a reason to sing songs of praise from a joyful heart.

Walking in praise and joy are virtues to embrace for our lives in the Year of Integrity.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com