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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

GriefShare provides a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.

Meets the second Monday of each month from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Community House Conoy Township.

2346 River Rd, Bainbridge, PA 17502

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MISSION STATEMENT

To offer opportunities for students to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, grow in relationship with Him, and grow in relationship with each other.

Connect Ministries

Connect is a youth program that provides activities, refreshments, and a devotional time for the area’s 5th through 12th graders.

Meets on the first and third Thursday of each month at Bainbridge Elementary School when available (alternative meeting place is Word of Life Chapel) from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

For more info, contact Denny Mohr at dennymohr@yahoo.com.

Vacation Bible School

Come with us on a grand Irish adventure through Psalm 23 and the life of King David! We’ll 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. Come along for the journey!

Sunday, June 28 to Thursday, July 2 from 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM

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Sunday, August 23rd

Tickets available July 1st

WOLC 75th Anniversary

Mark your calendar for the 75th anniversary of Word of Life Chapel! Join us Sunday, August 23rd for a special Sunday service and dinner!

Interested in joining the special anniversary choir? Contact Phil and Sherry Collins at tigger66071@gmail.com or (717) 989-3610.

For any other questions, contact Marcia Heigel at wolc@wordoflifechapel.org

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Ethan Wittneben

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Email:

ethan.wittneben@wordoflifechapel.org

Family:

Wife Alexis

Education:

B.A. Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College

MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in progress)

Ethan was born and raised in southeastern Wisconsin where he grew up enjoying music, guitar, sports, and spending time at various youth ministries.

After putting his parents through 19 hard years of raising and parenting, he moved to Estes Park, CO to attend Ravencrest Chalet, a Bible school part of Torchbearers International.

After his first year of school, he transferred to Lancaster Bible College (B.A. Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies) where he met his wife, Alexis, who he married on May 9, 2025.

When Ethan’s not doing youth ministry, he often finds himself invested in one of the many joys he had growing up: sports, music, guitar, etc. He also occasionally spends his time serving as a Chaplain Candidate for the  PA Army National Guard.

Ethan’s ministry goal is to minister and disciple within a community, nurturing its devotion to God, compassion for others, commitment to living by truth, and proclamation of Jesus. He’s grateful to have joined Word of Life Chapel in June, 2025 to achieve this goal through the church’s youth ministry.

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Marcia Heigel

OFFICE SECRETARY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Email:

wolc@wordoflifechapel.org

Family:

Husband Keith

Marcia is no stranger to Word of Life Chapel – having grown up in the church, serving in Youth Ministry for over 40 years with her husband, Keith, and now serving as Administrative Assistant the last 16 years. Loving God’s Church and serving His people has always brought her great joy!

Marcia serves in the office throughout the week coordinating the calendar, events, and communications, all while supporting the pastor and ministry volunteers.

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Katie Aungst

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

Email:

katieaungst@gmail.com

Family:

Husband Dan, sons Josh and Andrew, daughter Maddie

I’m not originally from this area (born in Annapolis, MD), but I have enjoyed putting down roots here in Lancaster county.

I’ve been attending WOLC for the past 16 years, and it’s exciting to serve part time as the Children’s Ministry Director. I love to see kids learning the truths of who God is and experiencing the love and care of Jesus through this local body of believers. My background is in elementary education, but for the past 12 years, I’ve been at home with my 3 kids, which has been a huge blessing!

I have a passion to see young people become disciples of Jesus, as they trust in Him and learn what it means to follow Him for the rest of their lives. I enjoy reading, cooking, exercising, the outdoors and ice cream. I love Jesus and His Church. Walking with Him is, by far, the greatest joy of my life.

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Aaron Spoonhour

SENIOR PASTOR

Email:

aaronspoonhour@wordoflifechapel.org

Family:

Wife Heather and sons David, Micah, Caleb, Nathan

Education:

B.A. Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College

It’s my joy to serve and be served by our wonderful Creator as a pastor within His Church.

I was born and raised in Lancaster County. During the end of my freshman year, I received an intense desire for God’s Word and to preach His Word. Upon graduating from Donegal High School, God led me to the Adirondacks for Bible School to fuel and train my love for God’s Word & the Living Word Himself.

My desire for Christ and His Church only grew in the years to come, which eventually led me to pastor in Warrensburg, NY. After 7 years of ministry and 4 new family additions, God made it clear that He desired I move back to Lancaster, where I’m now blessed to be a part of the Word of Life Chapel family.

I truly enjoy being a pastor. I believe that our God is the greatest and I believe with all my heart that others should hear from Him and follow Him for that reason.

I also enjoy hiking, biking, running, hunting, and enjoying time with my wife and 4 boys.