WJTL Blog

Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Drop off your filled, fun, and personalized shoeboxes at Washington Avenue Bible Church, 149 Washington Avenue Ephrata during National Collection Week.

Support group for those who have lost a loved one. Video series with small group discussion.

English as a Second Language classes are offered every Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm Ephrata Reformed Presbyterian Church, 21 E Locust Street, Ephrata, PA 17522 Register here: https://www.ephratarpc.com/ministries/esl Free classes and you only need to pay for the book which is $35

Free casual English conversation classes are held weekly at Washington Avenue Bible Church, 149 Washington Ave. Ephrata, 6:30- 8:00 pm. We welcome all levels of English ability. Register here: https://forms.gle/jaAhunT4UdfQ6C7Q7

LUMC will be hosting a free community Thanksgiving meal this year! Menu will consist of turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, corn, dinner roll, dessert, and drink. As this is our first year back since COVID, we have 90 dine in spots available so please reserve your place as soon as you can! If you would more »

Come out to the farm and meet Mister Grinch! Delightful photo opportunities for both kids and adults that includes complimentary hot chocolate in our Orchard Pavilion. We will have outdoor activities open, weather permitting. This is a reservation-only, FREE event – with donation of a non-perishable food item, hygiene products, or new clothing item on more »

KCB Skate is back! Mark your calendar for a KCB skate on Saturday, November 30th from 11am-1pm at The Castle Roller Rink in Lancaster. More details to come!  

Tel Hai Retirement Community’s Train Club— a resident interest group— invites the public to attend their ‘Train Club Holiday Open House’ from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, November 30; Saturday, December 7; Saturday, December 14; and Thursday, December 28. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The holiday open more »

Breakout Ministries 2400 Anita Court Leola, PA 17540 Welcomes adults 18+ who are looking for more than just recovery to join us Saturday evenings!  Jesus Advantage (JA) is a Christian Recovery meeting that provides a safe place to disarm the lies that have kept people tied to their addictions. Our vision is to empower those more »

All aboard for Christmas Magic! Wear your pajamas and bring your blanket for a special screening of The Polar Express at The Barn at Paradise Station! Enjoy the movie in concert quality sound on the big screen, complete with special effects. You may even catch the Strasburg Railroad steaming by. BONUS: Santa will surprise the more »

The Schuylkill Ballet Theatre is proud to present the timeless holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Friday November 29th at 7pm, Saturday November 30th at 7pm and Sunday December 1st at 2pm. Join us for this favored Christmas ballet performed by local artists by an organization that has been in Schuylkill County for 45 years! More more »

The community is invited to the 17th annual Gifts that Give Hope (GTGH) Lancaster Gift Fair on Sunday, December 1st from 11:00AM to 4:00PM at the Farm and Home Center, located at 1383 Arcadia Road in Lancaster, Pa. GTGH is a group of volunteers who work together to provide a unique holiday shopping experience that more »

The Susquehanna Valley Community Connection invites everyone to our Sunday, December 1st luncheon, “Christmas With Corrie Ten Boom”. Highlighting our event will be a costumed dramatization by Gayle Haas of Corrie ten Boom, the ‘heroine of the Holocaust’. Gayle presents “Do you wonder why?”, a wonderful message of forgiveness & hope. Music will be provided by more »

Hempfield Church, located at 3050 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, will once again host its annual Quiet Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Our Hope Is in What Is Coming.” This special contemplative service, which is open to the public, is for those grieving a loss of any kind or more »

Celebrate Christmas with ONE A-CHORD choir! Enjoy classics, carols, and new songs to ring in the season.

The Schuylkill Ballet Theatre is proud to present the timeless holiday classic “The Nutcracker” on Friday November 29th at 7pm, Saturday November 30th at 7pm and Sunday December 1st at 2pm. Join us for this favored Christmas ballet performed by local artists by an organization that has been in Schuylkill County for 45 years! More more »