Don’t miss this! On Saturday, October 26th from 5:00 – 7:30pm, we will host our annual Fall Festival. We will have bounce houses, yard games, free food, a Gospel Presentation....and we will end our evening with Trunk-or-Treat! Best decorated trunk will win a prize!

The adult Sunday School classes are sponsoring a Prayer Walk for the start of the new school year on Sunday, August 25th. Everyone is invited to attend. We will meet at Paxtonia Elementary School (6135 Jonestown Road) on Sunday, August 25th @ 9:30am (normal Sunday School starting time). We will prayer walk at the school for about 20 minutes and then return to the church Fellowship Hall where we will enjoy donuts, fruit, and other refreshments.

We will be having our annual end-of-summer picnic on Wednesday, August 21st @ 6pm. The church will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs, we just ask that everyone bring a side dish to share. Bring your lawn chairs and any yard games you would like…and remember to invite a friend!

Crafters- bring your latest project you’re working on. If crafting is not your thing, bring a game to share. And if you’re not a crafter or a gamer, come for the fellowship! If you are able, please bring a snack to share and invite a friend!

A Great Night Out with Mark Cable - Singer, Songwriter, and Funny Guy! On Tuesday evening, March 19th at 6pm, the JOY Club is proud to sponsor A Great Night Out for everyone! We will enjoy a potluck supper (meat dishes provided, please bring a side dish) and then be entertained by Mark Cable and his wonderful music and humorous stories.

Please help us get a head count for food preparation by signing up below!

We would love for you to join us at 6pm on Sunday, December 24th in the sanctuary for our annual Christmas Eve Service. We have invitations for you to hand out to your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and everyone you meet while out Christmas shopping!

You’re invited to join the ladies of ESBC for the annual Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 1st at 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided as we celebrate the birth of Christ, our Emmanuel and enjoy our second, annual cookie exchange!
 
RSVP in the church Resource Center or contacting the church office and please note if you would like to participate in the cookie exchange and if you require childcare. We can’t wait to see you there!

There will be a Legacy Planning Workshop on Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30pm. The Legacy Planning Workshop will help you understand the importance of preparing for the future. You will be able to take a closer look at your estate and the options available to you. The step-by-step workbook will help you itemize your assets and identify any estate areas you need to address. You will also receive additional information and resources that will help you make informed decisions about how you want to leave a lasting legacy. We are all stewards of the resource God has entrusted to us. Being able to make wise decisions through our estates is vital to being good, godly managers. This workshop is sponsored by the Baptist Resource Network (BRN) and will be ledl by Chuck Know, Legacy Coach at the BRN.

Please sign up in the lobby by Sunday, September 3rd if you are interested in attending. The required workbook costs $25 (couples may share  a copy).

August 27th we will not be having adult Sunday School classes. Instead, we will be meeting at 9:30am at Paxtonia Elementary School for a prayer walk to pray for kids from kindergarten through college, teachers, school staff, bus drivers, and administrators.
 
After about 15 minutes of prayer, we will go back to the church fellowship hall for some breakfast. If  you do not attend a Sunday School class, you are still invited to attend.

On Saturday, August 26 @ 10am, we will be passing out food bags to the homeless in Harrisburg. We will leave the church parking lot at 10am and should be back by noon. Those interested should sign up at the Resource Center or call the church office at 717-657-0614.

We will be having our end-of-summer picnic on Wednesday, August 16 @ 6pm at the pavilion. Plan to bring your lawn chairs and a friend! The church will be providing hotdogs and hamburgers, we just ask that everyone bring a side to share.

There is a sign-up sheet at the Resource Center to mark what you will bring, as well as how many will be coming.

On Saturday, July 15th from 1pm - 4pm we will be hosting a Community Baby Shower to serve families in need. Volunteers welcomed to purchase items, set up/tear down and importantly to engage families and form new friendships! See sign-up sheet at the Resource Center, email the church or speak with Associate Pastor Tom Sylvia.

Every active person over the age of 50 is invited to our next meeting.  At this meeting we will have a brief devotion and they enjoy a picnic supper at the church pavilion!