Bring the family for food, fun, and beautifully-made crafts of all kinds!

Lancaster’s much-anticipated 41st annual Christmas in the Country Bazaar and Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 10 at Church of the Apostles UCC (1850 Marietta Avenue) from 9 am to 3 pm. The Bazaar draws over 1,000 visitors each year and boasts over 60 juried crafters who are carefully selected for the show yearly.

This year’s Bazaar will include many long-time and new vendors who will feature crafts such as: handmade wreaths, baskets, pillows, stained glass decorations, jewelry, paintings and artwork, doll clothes, holiday and seasonal ornaments, hand-carved wood novelties, and more! In addition to the crafters, the Bazaar will include the Apostles Crafters Room, which will have handmade craft items created throughout the year by church members. There will also be a Corner Cupboard with jams, jellies, candies, and other beautifully-presented homemade treats.

Food will be available in the Fellowship Hall throughout the event. The menu will include soups, hot dogs, barbecue foods, beverages, and a large variety of pies! Soups for sale will be vegetable, vegetarian chili, and chicken corn soup.

A wonderful variety of pies and apple dumplings will once again be made by the Bischoff family and members of the Apostles Choir. You can pre-order our pies online at www.apostlesucc.org to ensure you get your favorite. Other homemade cakes, cookies, and candies will also be available.

Throughout the day, special music will be presented in the Sanctuary by some of Church of the Apostles’ talented musicians and choir members. Visitors are invited to relax and enjoy the music during shopping breaks.

Proceeds from the food tables, Apostles Crafters, and rental fees will support missions, outreach projects, and special needs within the life of the church and the community.

There is no charge for this event and there will be ample parking available at the church. For more information, please contact Church of the Apostles at (717) 392-5718.

Saturday, October 25 6 pm-8 pm

6 pm-7 pm – Trick or Treating – Church Parking Lot

6:30 pm-8 pm – Rader Park Events  (lower campus)

Hayride & Bonfire w/Marshmallow roasting

Snacks & Crafts at Schellenberger Pavilion

Here is How it Works:  The middle parking lot is designated for “Trunk or Treating”.  Anyone wishing to participate in handing out treats should park  in this section. The children will come to each car for their “treat”.  We encourage you to decorate your vehicle, but it is not mandatory.

The most important item – HAVE FUN!

RAIN LOCATION: FELLOWSHIP HALL

The tailgating party in our back parking lot is this Saturday at 6:00 pm! Hot dogs and s’mores are on the menu and bring a dish to share along with your outdoor chairs. Decorating your car with you favorite team things is encouraged, as are team jerseys and faces painted in team colors. Following supper we’ll gather in fellowship hall to watch “Airbud Golden Receiver”, a G rated football themed movie. Indulge in movie popcorn and candy during the movie. Bring your friends and enjoy the evening. 

Wacky Wednesday is a  reading program which offers a story, an activity, and a snack for children in grades pre-k through 3rd. The theme for this year is Nighttime in Rader Park. No registration is required, but caregiver attendance requested. For more information, please call 717-392-5718.

We highlighted our bell choir and the gifted artists of our Apostles Academy during worship. In the afternoon we were amazed by the musical students of the Academy in their second recital. We have very gifted teachers!

This Friday (8 AM – 2 PM) and Saturday (8 AM – Noon) we will  host our annual garage sale in the fellowship hall. Items are coming in and once again the selection will be great. Our prices reflect our commitment to share what we have with all profit going towards advancing God’s ministry. Join us!

On Sunday, February 10, the soothing, sensational sounds of the Amy Banks Quartet filled our sanctuary. Amy’s crisply clear vocals combined with the nimbal fingers of Tim Brey on piano and Steve Meashey on bass were perfectlly in time with drummer Larry Marshall. We were treated to two hours of romantic melodies and old classics with jazz flare. Thank you to Amy and her band for a wonderful start to the week of Valentine’s Day.