Events
Our Events
We love to gather together as we strive to follow Jesus in this community He has placed us in. By meeting together, we learn, encourage, challenge and help one another to walk with Jesus intentionally.
Griefshare Support Group
Second Monday of each month
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Community House Conoy Township
2346 River Road
Bainbridge, Pa 17502
Connect
Gather for fun – food – fellowship – prizes
CONNECT is a youth program for young people in Grades 5 – 12 in Conoy Township. Each Thursday evening (1st & 3rd) features activities, prizes, refreshments and a devotional time. Connect offers opportunities for the youth of our community to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to grow in a relationship with Him and each other. Connect youth outreach was started September 7, 2004.
Meetings are held at Bainbridge Elementary School Gym whenever available. Alternative meeting place : Word of Life Chapel.
Youth must stay and participate from 6:00 thru 7:30 pm unless picked up early by their parents.
First-time participants are encouraged to have parents accompany them to registration.
Phones should be for emergency use only.
Missions Statement
To offer opportunities for the youth of our community to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to grow in relationship with Him and each other. Connect youth outreach was started September 7, 2004. It is a youth program for middle and high school age young people in Conoy Township. Each evening meeting features an activity,, refreshments, prizes and a Christian message.
2025-2026 Meetings
February 19 – Bowling
March 5
March 19
Spring – Global Partner Special Speker
April 2
April 16
May 7
May 21
Time 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Other Events as Scheduled
Updates will be emailed
Permission slips may be needed
Other events as scheduled
Updates will be emailed
Permission slips will be needed.
APRIL 12, 2026
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP! 8:45 – 9:15 AM. –If you would be interested in providing light refreshments–SIGN UP SHEET POSTED IN THE BACK!
9:15 AM.– FOUNDATIONS CLASS – all Adult Classes meeting in the MPR!
Introduction to Foundational Truth! Led by Dain Kulp
10:15 AM. Worship Service
Opening Song –
This Is Amazing Grace
Welcome
Announcements
Prayer
Worship in Singing –
Mighty to Save
Grace Greater Than Our Sin,
Shout to the Lord
(Chapel Kids dismissed – Children ages 4 through 5th Grade)
Scripture Reading
Message –
Seth’s Family Tree
Genesis 5
Pastor Aaron
Closing Prayer
This Week
Monday, April 13 Griefshare gathering at Community Building Conoy Township 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Video series for those who have lost a loved one.
Tuesday, April 14 Seasoned Citizens are going to Shady Maple for Breakfast! Meet there at 9:15 am. Sign up in the back! ** ALSO – PLEASE SIGN UP FOR OUR MAY ACTIVITY –OLD ORDER AMISH TOUR! Meeting at 9 am. in the Hershey Farms parking lot to begin our tour. Tour includes several stops and homemade sticky buns and meadow tea. Cost is $15 per person. YOUR MONEY IS DUE (Marcia Heigel/or Barb Miller)
Wednesday, April 15 Adult Prayer Time- 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, April 15 WOLC Student Ministry – 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 16 CONNECT meeting.
Friday, April 17- Sunday, April 19 NEW LIFE BIBLE CAMP SPRING YOUTH RETREAT!Parents– please register your students by completing the New Life Waiver/ WOLC Permission Form and submitting $75 by April 8th . Food Menu is posted –if you are able and willing to help with food donations!
LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, April 25 Be Family Breakfast & Community Service Outreach. If you or someone you know has a need, please reach out to Tonya Aument
Sunday, May 3 Global Outreach Sunday – Mark your calendar!
Thursday, May 7 Lancaster National Day of Prayer- 6:15 pm. at the WJTL Junction Center, Manheim.
Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day – We will be having a Children’s Dedication Service. Please contact the Church office/Pastor Aaron if you would desire to have your child/children dedicated to the Lord at this service.
Sunday, May 17 We will be having a LADIES TEA at noon in the MPR. This is for all ladies(10 yrs. old and above). Please sign up(on the bulletin board) if you are able to attend. Bonnie Valentine will be sharing a devotional. Hope you can join us!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HARVEY CEDARS YOUTH WEEKS! REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD! $125 per Sr. High Student/ $100 per Jr. High Student is due – make checks payable to WOLC. If you would like to help with sponsorship of a student – please see Ethan Wittneben.
AWANA STORE ITEMS – (Inventory is very low) – so we will be collecting items throughout the spring & summer to replenish our store items for this Fall. A marked box will be in the narthex below the entrance table to receive your gifts! Thank you so much!
VBS AT WOLC – PLEASE SAVE THE DATES!
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 –THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026 -6:15-8:30 pm!
VBS 2026 is coming soon and we will be taking a grand Irish adventure through Psalm 23 and the life of King David! We will be traveling through the lush landscape of Ireland to explore how the good and perfect Shepherd, Jesus, leads us to everlasting life, hope and peace! Also, we would invite you to consider how you might get involved this year- if you are interested in joining the team, please either sign up using the QR code around the church or touch base with Katie Aungst
Needed – YARN DONATIONS! If you have any extra yarn(either whole or partial skeins) that you would be willing to donate -please drop off at the “yarn box” at the East Donegal Twp. Building/ or contact Nila Grose(717-990-9801)- This is an Outreach Ministry for the benefit of local veterans!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026 Special AM Service with Dinner! 75th Choir – if you would be interested in singing with the existing choir for the 75th Anniversary celebration- Sunday August 23, 2026 please contact Phil & Sherry Collins.
GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS
Letters from our Global Outreach Partners are available on all entrance tables!
Any Questions about WOLC or Prayer Concerns – feel free to contact anyone of our Elders – Dan Aungst, Ernie Miller, Steve Canapp, Jason McFadden, or Al Williams.
Amanda Hemperly – Southeast Asia Mainland (SAM) Amanda is in the area for a few weeks visiting her Aunt Mary and extended family. Her plan is to return April 22. Continue to be in prayer for the whole Mary Hoffman family in this difficult time. Please join us in prayer as the SAM team prays for 100 more units (individuals or couples/families) to join the ministry in the next 5 years. Be in prayer for one of their Bible school programs for locals that is transitioning in prayer for one of their Bible school programs for locals that is transitioning from a 1-year program to a 3-year program. Pray that God will raise up global outreach partners from among the local people to serve the surrounding countries.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO HELP OUT THE MEXICO TEAM Please see Ken Rutt or Gary Smedley regarding the opportunity to take apart some equipment that will then be salvaged to assist in funding the Mexico Team in June. This equipment is in a barn just off Bossler Road, between Sagerville Road and Oak Road. Anyone Junior High and up and any adults are welcome to help out. No experience needed, but if you have cordless tools they may be useful. All proceeds will be donated toward the Mexico Team expenses.