Upcoming Events
Spring Alive Silent Auction April 16, 2010 - 6:30 to 9:00 pm This Spring we are hosting an event to celebrate a new year of disability ministry and to have fun. Come fellowship with us and enjoy our assortment of desserts and silent auction of great items donated to help us in our ministry. Itís a great opportunity to support the ministry of Joni and Friends "Celebrating 10 years of Ministry" in Eastern Pennsylvania. Manor Church 530 Central Manor Rd Lancaster, Pa. 17603 No Cost Contact: Sib Charles 717 509 6170 or email your RSVP!
Wheels for the World China trip May 16 - 24, 2010 Join us in an adventure to China, as we fit 400 wheelchairs to people in need and distribute Bibles and other literature to a hungry people. If you're interested in joining us or want more information, contact Brian Funk at bfunk@joniandfriends.org. The cost of the trip, including airfare, all housing, and all meals, is approximately $2,800. Contact: Brian Funk (717) 509-6170 or email your RSVP!
Spruce Lake Family Retreats 2009- ìMore than Imaginedî Spruce Lake I- June 21-25 Spruce Lake II- June 28-July 2 Spruce Lake III- August 2- 6 We are sorry, but at the same time joyful, to have to say that  weeks ONE and TWO are filled, if you wish to be on the waiting list please call the office 717 509 6170 We’ll sponsor three Family Retreats, each offering a wonderful time of fellowship, worship, Bible study, education, and just plain FUN for all families affected by disabilities. And we offer LOTS of volunteer opportunities for individuals, small groups, and whole churches to serve for a life-changing week. Spruce Lake Retreat R.D. 1-Box 605 Route 447 Canadensis, PA 18325 570-595-7505; 800-822-7505 Retreat costs are based on family size, and there are scholarships available. Contact us for details Download flier Contact: Sib Charles (717) 509-6170 or email your RSVP!
Family Retreat Reunion Saturday, September 11, 2010 1:00 PM - ? In conjunction with our WalkíníRoll, we invite all our Family Retreat families and volunteers to a pig roast. Games, fellowship, getting to know everyone from all the retreats, FUN! Weíll have it all! Weíll have more information later. Keep your eye on this site. The reunion is our gift to our faithful families and volunteers, given by our partners who care, so come on outóitís FREE! Contact: Sib Charles (717) 509-6170 or email your RSVP!
Ride for Hope Sept. 11, 2010 at 9:30am Our annual 50 mile motorcycle ride that ends at the Walk "n" Roll location (see Walk"n"Roll info below) for lunch and fellowship with the families. This years ride will start at C.R.Lapps Restaurant in Quarryville. Christy (C.R.Lapp) is being generous to us by donating a percentage of all breakfasts purchased that morning to Joni and Friends Eastern Pa. Here is the ride route we will be taking: 2009 Ride Directions CR Lapp Restaurant exit 372 West (right) follow across Susquehanna River 74 North (right) to 425 Northeast (right) to 624 North (right) to 462 East (left, right, right) across Susquehanna River to Columbia to 441 South (right, right, left) to 999 East (left) to Central Manor Rd. Left on Central Manor Rd. follow Central Manor Rd turns right @ 2nd Intersection to Manor Church Rd. Turn left into church Parking lot $35 dollars to ride Download flier Contact: Mike King 717 509 6170 or 484 802 5659 or email your RSVP!
Joni and Friends, Through the Roof, Conference Saturday, October 23, 2010, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM In partnership with the Lancaster Christian Council on Disability, Joni and Friends Eastern Pennsylvania is presenting a conference of worship, study, fellowship, and networking, LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON Brian Funk Joni and Friends Eastern Pennsylvania (717) 509-6170 eastpa@joniandfriends.org Contact: Brian Funk 717 509 6170 or email your RSVP!
Annual Celebration Banquet and Live Auction Thursday, November 11, 2010, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Every year, we gather to celebrate a year of disability ministry and to have fun. Come fellowship with us, and then enjoy our banquet and live auction. It's a great opportunity to support the ministry of Joni and Friends Eastern Pennsylvania. Calvary Church 1051 Landis Valley Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 There is no charge for the Banquet., but there will be an opportunity to give. Reservations are Recommended Contact: Sib Charles (717) 509-6170 or email your RSVP!
Previous Events
Day of Pampering It was a day when moms and wives can get away from it all to be pampered. A day for refreshment—physical and spiritual A big thank-you to Manor Church for the facility, all the service providers and volunteers who blessed the caregivers with there service of love.
Joni and Friends, Through the Roof, Conference In partnership with the Lancaster Christian Council on Disability, Joni and Friends Eastern Pennsylvania is presenting a conference of worship, study, fellowship, and networking, "Transforming the Church to Look More Like Jesus" The conference is designed for people who are seeking God’s direction in reaching the unreached mission field at home: the disability community. Anyone interested in responding to God’s call to "Transform the Church to Look More Like Jesus" please feel free to contact us To all the Workshop Presenters who came at their own expense to make this event so wonderful. To all who came to glean information and went away to Transform their church to look more like Jesus we thank all of you.
Family Retreat Reunion In conjunction with our WalkíníRoll, we invite all our Family Retreat families and volunteers to a pig roast. Games, fellowship, getting to know everyone from all the retreats, FUN! Weíll have it all! To all the Families and Volunteers who make this event successful
Ride for Hope Our annual 50 mile motorcycle ride that ends at the Walk "n" Roll location (see Walk"n"Roll info) for lunch and fellowship with the families. This years ride started at C.R.Lapps Restaurant in Quarryville. Christy (C.R.Lapp) was generous to us by donating a percentage of all breakfasts purchased that morning to Joni and Friends Eastern Pa. Thanks to all you riders who braved the wet weather to help make this event so successful
Spruce Lake Family Retreats 2009- ìNew Beginningsî We’ll sponsor three Family Retreats, each offering a wonderful time of fellowship, worship, Bible study, education, and just plain FUN for all families affected by disabilities. And we offer LOTS of volunteer opportunities for individuals, small groups, and whole churches to serve for a life-changing week. To Spruce Lake Retreat for such a wobderful place to be for 3 weeks and all the STM Volunteers who make our families feel loved.
Spring Alive Silent Auction This Spring we hosted an event to celebrate a new year of disability ministry and to have fun. They came to fellowship with us and enjoy our assortment of desserts and silent auction of great items donated to help us in our ministry. It was a great opportunity to support the ministry of Joni and Friends "New Beginnings" in Eastern Pennsylvania. To Manor Church for hosting the event and all the volunteers and people who donated items to sell, it was a fun evening!