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
August through December 2025
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
November 20
December 4
December 18
December Christmas Caroling and Fruit Basket Dist.
January 15
January 23-25 – Mohr”s Lodge Retreat(must have attended 5 meetings)
February 5
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.
November 23,2025
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP! 8:45 – 9:15 AM. –If you would be interested n providing light refreshments–SIGN UP SHEET POSTED IN THE BACK!
9:15 AM. . DISCIPLESHIP ELECTIVE CLASSES CONTINUE – – –
Ladies Class – This class will be led by a different speaker each Sunday with a study on various topics! Meeting in the Library
Study in 1 Kings – See God’s steadfast love for his people. Our promise making, promise keeping God is continuing his work today and will see it through until the very end. Led by Dain Kulp – MPR.
The Strange Stories of the Bible – Have you ever stumbled upon a part of the Bible that was so strange that you wondered, “why is this in here and what on earth does it mean?” In this class we will explore the misunderstood or not understood at all parts of the Bible and seek to draw out its true meaning and purpose. Meeting in the basement – led by Pastor Aaron/Dave Miller
10:15 AM. Worship Service
Worship in Singing –
Sing to the King,
Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)
Welcome
Announcements
Prayer
Testimony Sharing Time!
Worship in Singing–
For the Beauty of the Earth
(Chapel Kids dismissed – Children ages 4 through 5th Grade)
Message–
Thank God in All Circumstances
1 Thess. 5:18
Pastor Aaron
Communion Celebration
Closing Songs –
Exalted Over All
The Love of God
5:30 – 8 PM. PRAISE & PIE EVENT! You are invited to come out for a fun night of fellowship & sharing your talents! ! Please bring a pie or dessert to share!
THIS WEEK
Wednesday, November 26 -Adult Prayer time – 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, November 26 Youth and Awana will not be meeting.
Sunday, November 30 Children’s Christmas Program Rehearsal – PIZZA LUNCH AND REHEARSAL – 12 -2 PM.!!
LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday, December 2 Global Outreach Committee meeting.
Thursday, December 4 CONNECT -6 – 7:30 pm.
Friday, December 5 – BE FAMILY GATHERING!
Sunday, December 7 ALL Church PRAYER Emphasis Gathering in the MPR!
9:15 am Class Electives will not be meeting.
Monday, December 8 – Grief Support Group meeting(second Monday of each month through December) at the Community House, Conoy Twp. 6- 8 pm. for a light supper, devotions & discussion.
Tuesday, December 9 Church Board Meeting at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, December 10 AWANA Christmas Party!
Friday, December 12 – Dress Rehearsal for the Children’s Christmas Program – 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
Saturday, December 13 Servant’s Stage production, A Christmas Carol at the Lancaster Alliance Church.
Sunday, December 14 We will be having our CHURCH FAMILY
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM at 10 am. Classes will not be meeting for the 9:15 am. hour. There will be a Church Family Christmas Dinner at 11:45 am. Please sign up on the bulletin board. Each family is asked to bring either a salad or a dessert! Ham and hot sides will be provided.
Tuesday, December 16 Seasoned Citizens BRUNCH – 10 am. Bring a dish(breakfast casserole, fruit, pastries) and come out to help us prepare socks for Water Street.
Wednesday, December 17 YOUTH Christmas Party!
Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6-7 pm.
O COME LET US ADORE HIM!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Seasoned Citizens are collecting socks for Water Street, from now until December 14th. These socks should be men’s good quality warm, white, black or gray in color. There will be a marked box at the entrance near the Welcome center..
New Voice Magazine is available on all foyer tables.
NEW BOOK FOR THE LIBRARY – Bill Richoux has written a book, God’s Camping Adventures, and donated a copy to WOLC! Be sure to stop by the library and check it out!
AWANA Store needs donations BY NOVEMBER 30TH!! ($5 – $15 – price range) Suggestions – small Lego sets, stuffed animals, gifts that kids can buy for their parents or siblings, ETC. – any questions contact Katie Aungst(717-823-7949).
WOLC is collecting donations in the month of November for the Etown Echos food bank. Please see the list of needed items posted on the box in the lobby and place your cans in the box. Thank you. Tina Gruber
WOLC DIRECTORY UPDATE! – Most contact information has been gathered – if not please see Marcia Heigel. We would also like to include a current family picture with your contact information for the directory. You may send to the WOLC email!
Membership – if you would interested in learning more about Church Membership at Word of Life Chapel – please see Pastor Aaron.
Any Questions about WOLC or Prayer Concerns – feel free to contact anyone of our
Elders – Phil Collins, Ernie Miller, Keith Heigel, Jim Gerlach, Jason McFadden, Dain Kulp, Laine Hellein, Mike Scanlin or Al Williams.
GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS
Scripture Memory Mountain Mission (Jeff McIntyre) Praising God for the many student (over 200 daily) who attended the Outdoor Education at Camp Nathanael in the fall Pray that the kids would be motivated to do their lesson courses to earn free weeks at camp. Pray too for workers/volunteers who travel many miles to different schools presenting their lessons. Pray for ministry at Camp Nathanael in the coming months with many overnight retreats happening! Pray for the McIntyres as they are traveling several weeks in Michigan.
MEXICO TRIP to visit Rod & Mayra Fry in Mexico City – BEING PLANNED FOR JUNE 2026! See Gary Smedley or Ethan Wittneben to reserve your spot! December Deadline to commit!
Letters from our Global Outreach Partners are available on all entrance table.