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.
MAY 10, 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 Ethan Wittneben
10:15 AM. Worship Service
Opening Song –
Your Grace is Enough
Welcome
Announcements
Prayer
Children’s Dedication Service (see insert)
Worship in Singing–
God So Loved,
Amazing Grace(Chains Are Gone)
(Chapel Kids dismissed – Children ages 4 through 5th Grade)
Scripture Reading
Message –
Worship God for His Saving Grace and Watch His Grace Extend to the Whole World
Genesis 8:20-9:17
Pastor Aaron
Closing Song –
His Mercy Is More
**ALL LADIES! In honor & celebration of MOTHER’S DAY- we have a small “treat” available for you -located in the baskets at each exist!
This Week
Monday, May 11 – Griefshare gathering at Community Building Conoy Township 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Video series for those who have lost a loved one..
Wednesday, May 13 Adult Prayer Time- 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Wednesday, May 13 WOLC Student Ministry – 6:30 pm
LOOKING AHEAD
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!
Thursday, May 21 CONNECT meeting.
Saturday, May 30 Mexico Mission Trip Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Word of Life Chapel. All proceeds will go to the Mexico Team or projects in Mexico! Please join us between the hours of 8 am – 11 am. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board at the back. Suggested donation is $10/adult and $6/child. Walk-ins are available as space and food is available. Thank you!
Sunday, June 7 Prayer Emphasis Sunday
Tuesday, June 9 The Seasoned Citizens will be going to the Hershey Butterfly Atrium. There is a sign up posted. Cost is $15.50. Lunch at the Hershey Bristro.
Tuesday, July 14 The Seasoned Citizens are planning a trip to the Strasburg Railroad(301 Gap Rd., Ronks, PA) – 9:30 am. Cost is $22.50 per person- your $ is due to Sue Zeigler by the end of May. Lunch to follow at Dienners Country Restaurant. (2855 Lincoln Hwy E., Ronks, PA)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Voice Magazine (May/June) available on all foyer tables
Interested in Baptism –please see Pastor Aaron if you are interested in taking this next step in following Christ.
Dear WOLC Church Family – thank you all so much for the prayers, the calls & cards, and the meals provided during my recent recovery. All was very much appreciated, Sue Miller
*Celebration of Life Service for Hazel Ressler will be held on July 18, 2026.
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
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.
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.
GLOBAL OUTREACH PARTNERS
Letters from our Global Outreach Partners are available on all entrance tables!
Emma, Jen, and Joy Coulibaly, West Africa The Coulibaly’s are back home now for a few months. The services to honor the passing of Emma’s mother are over. Pray for Emma and Jen as they continue to meet up with past co-workers, friends and contacts to re-develop relationships. Pray for them both as they learn the village heart language. Pray for good health and the ability to sleep well. Ask the Lord to move mightily in their ministry and that they would be encouraged!
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.
MEXICO TEAM – leaving 6/13 through 6/20. Pray for Pastor Aaron & Heather Spoonhour, Ethan & Alexis Wittneben, Dan, Katie, Josh & Maddie Aungst, Chase Fenicle, Cayden McFadden, Denny Mohr, Jackie Miller, Chad White, Paige White, Diane Burke, and Gary Smedley as they plan for this trip.