Leola United Methodist Church, 7 W. Main St., will hold a benefit auction for the Kensill Fund for Hope on Saturday, Sept. 25.

The auction will start at noon, but the day will begin with a chicken barbecue, to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. Additional food and beverages will be for sale from noon to 2 p.m. during the auction.

Items to be auctioned off include needlework, quilts, artwork, furniture, sports items, vacation experiences, dinners, desserts, decorative items, jewelry, and gift certificates for grocery stores, restaurants, theaters, and more.

The Kensill Fund for Hope is a 501(c)(3) scholarship and educational foundation established in 1995 and named in honor of the late Rev. Frank Kensill. His goal was to provide educational opportunities for inner-city youths at Mid-Town Parish, the church he served in Philadelphia. These opportunities include after-school programs for students in grade school through high school, as well as scholarships for those continuing their education beyond high school.

For more information about the auction, visit http://www.leolaumc.org. For information on how to make a donation, call 717-560-2865.