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
Kick Off – Pizza Night – October 2
October 16
November 6 – Movie Night @ WOLC
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.
October 12, 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.
3. 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
Worship in Singing –
The Solid Rock
Welcome
Announcements
Prayer
Worship in Singing –
Goodness of God
In Christ Alone
Ancient Words
(Chapel Kids dismissed – Children ages 4 through 5th Grade)
Video–
Your Words are Wonderful
Message–
Repent & Rejoice Because We Can Understand God’s Word
Nehemiah 8:1-12
Pastor Aaron
*11:45- 1 pm. – First Rehearsal for the Children’s Christmas Program!(MPR)
*12:30 pm. – Fall Choir Rehearsal today.
THIS WEEK
Monday, October 13 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, October 14 Seasoned Citizens – Miniature Golfing at Village Greens in Strasburg – 10 am. with lunch at Hershey Farms at 12:15 pm. Sign up posted. (Lunch buffet is approx. $24pp)
Tuesday, October 14 Church Board meeting at 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, October 15- Adult Prayer Time – 6:30 pm.
Wednesday, October 15. – Student Ministry at the Chapel.
Wednesday, October 15 AWANA CLUB meeting at 6:30 pm
Thursday, October 16 – CONNECT -6 – 7:30 pm. – MPR at WOLC!
Friday, October 17 BE FAMILY Gathering.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Servant Stage is presenting A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster. We are planning to get tickets or Saturday, December 13th at 11 am. Please sign up on the bulletin board/or see Gina Scanlin. A section of seating will be reserved for us – Open to the whole church family – sponsored by God’s Girls! Deadline to sign up is October 15th! This is by donation
New Our Daily Bread (Sept./Oct. Nov.) available on all foyer tables.
3rd Community Acapella Hymn Sing- “Gathering at the River” on Sunday, October 12, at 4 – 6 PM. We will gather along the Susquehanna at the Riverfront Park, 551 Vinegar Ferry Road, Marietta, PA 17547.
Membership – if you would interested in learning more about Church Membership at Word of Life Chapel – please see Pastor Aaron.
WOLC DIRECTORY UPDATE! – PLEASE CHECK the directory listing at the Welcome Center and make any changes OR to add your contact information. We also include birthdays and anniversaries, so please check that we have your families special days listed! Just write directly into the master copy! PLACE A CHECK MARK BESIDE YOUR NAME IF CORRECT! Thank you so much! We would also like to include a current family picture with your contact information for the directory. You may send to the WOLC email or we can take a family picture following the morning service!
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, December 14 We will be having our CHURCH FAMILY CHILDREN’S 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. Mark these dates!
REHEARSAL DATES: Sunday, October 12 – 11:45- 1 pm.
Sunday, November 9 – 11:45- 1:30 pm.
Sunday, November 16 – 11:45- 1:30 pm.
Sunday, November 30 – 12:00 – 2:00 pm. (pizza lunch)
Dress Rehearsal – Friday, December 12– 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
All invited – Proclaim 2025″ Living in the Last Days “ presented by Friends of Israel – Oct 10 & 11 – 7-9:00pm. Friday evening / 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Saturday at the Good Shepherd Chapel at Lancaster Bible College. Free but need to register at foi.org/proclaim
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.
LOOKING AHEAD.
Sunday, October 19 – 9:15 am hour -an overview of the global outreach partners we support. It will be a great way to introduce the partners to people who are newer to the church and a reminder for others of who we support, what their ministry, is, etc. 10:15 am service the Vanuatu team will share and Pastor Aaron will speak. There will be a potluck meal after the service. Everyone is asked to bring a hot & cold dish – crockpots would be preferred. The sign-up sheet posted in the back on the Global Outreach board.
Wednesday, October 22 – ANYONE PLANNING TO GO ON THE MEXICO MISSIONS TRIP NEXT SUMMER – meeting at 5:30 pm. in the Youth Room!
Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26 Sunday, Men’s Retreat! Sign up posted on the bulletin board. There is also a sign up to help with meals.
Wednesday, October 29 – Trunk or Treat Event at the Chapel – 6 pm. Sign up on the bulletin board if you/your family would be willing to decorate a trunk!!
Sunday, November 2 Ladies Fall Event – Crafts & Luncheon! 12 noon – check the crafts at the welcome desk and sign up for the one you’d like to make!
Saturday, November 15 Work Day at the Spoonhours – 8 am. Contact RJ Riesterer if you can help (717-982-1296)
Sunday, November 23 – PRAISE & PIE EVENT! We are inviting the church family to come out for a fun night of fellowship and sharing your talents! Performances from the church family(any age) followed by PIE! Please bring a pie to share!
GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS
Letters from our Global Outreach Partners are available on all entrance tables
Jim & Angela May, Japan – Pray for seeds planted in their Joy English Summer school and for follow up with these kids and their families. Pray for the Discovery Bible Study – wisdom in preparing the lessons and especially for Miho. They also ask for wisdom in helping H san along in her spiritual journey. October 26th is Welcome Day – pray that many of their contacts and friends would have the courage to come to church for the irst time and that God would work in their hearts!
GOOD NEWS CLUB – in Bainbridge –meeting on Tuesdays after school through November 11th. from 3:35 – 5 pm. Please pray for the students who will attend and for the Good News Club team – Anne Aungst, Ruth Beeler, Jan Dvorak, Ken Gruber, Teresa Hellein, and Margie Smith.
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!