The annual A-Team Talent Show will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, at Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville. The free event will feature various performances from members of the A-Team, a program operated by special needs ministry Joyfully Made Fellowship.

The show, which has been held every year for more than a decade, gives the A-Team's students an opportunity to show off their talents. In previous years, acts have included story readings, musical sing-alongs and comedy routines. "We do it because students with special needs and disabilities don't usually have a chance to get on stage and perform," said Tami Shaub, creator of Joyfully Made Fellowship. "What they do is not your typical show material, and it doesn't always fit in a regular show. But we encourage students to get on stage and show the community what they can do, even if they don't do it perfectly."

Shaub added that the talent show has become increasingly popular with members of the Quarryville community; many people begin asking her when the next show will occur during the annual craft bazaar at Wesley Church in December. "You never go home feeling bad. Instead, you always go home feeling encouraged because of the way the students shine joy throughout the whole show," Shaub said. "They're just so happy to have the opportunity to get on stage and do their thing."

The community event has largely stayed the same over the years, and this is the first talent show that the A-Team will host since its move to a new facility last summer. The ministry formerly operated out of Wesley Church; although it will continue to host the talent show there to take advantage of its larger stage, Joyfully Made Fellowship now hosts programs at its new headquarters, located at 75 Mount Hope Road in Quarryville. At Wesley Church, Shaub and her students met in one of the building's classrooms. The new building is entirely dedicated to the program, giving the A-Team more freedom to schedule events and coordinate activities. Additionally, the building's handicapped-accessible amenities accommodate members of the group who use wheelchairs, canes or walkers. "It's been amazing to have our own space, and it's incredible for our students. They can get anywhere in the building without needing to use steps," Shaub said. "You can see the joy they have when they come into this space that gives them the freedom to be themselves and to call it their own."

In addition to the talent show, Joyfully Made Fellowship offers many programs throughout the year. In November, the ministry hosted a day of rejuvenation for mothers and grandmothers of individuals with special needs to enjoy fellowship and a break from their schedules. The group also regularly holds themed parties, such as a beach party in March.

For more information, search for "A Team - Joyfully Made Fellowship" on Facebook.