"We are inviting the community," said Grace Kieley, office administrator with Breakout Ministries, referring to the church's second Trunk or Treat event. "It will be out in the parking lot unless it's raining, and then it will be in the gym."

Kieley is familiar with having to adjust to inclement weather. The first Trunk or Treat in 2021 was moved inside because of rain. This year's event is planned for Friday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church, 2400 Anita Court, Leola. The activity will feature up to 15 decorated trunks, games, candy and other goodies, and food by donation.

Among the trunk decoration themes organizers hope to see will be those based on "The Lion King" and "Monsters Inc.," along with various cartoon characters.

"Some of the trunks will have games," reported Kieley, who noted that there will be a coin toss game, a pie-eating contest, and some guessing games as well.

Friendly costumes are welcome, but attendees are asked not to wear scary masks to the event.

This year, organizers are changing things up with a small fundraiser. They will accept donations for hot dogs, snacks, and other food items, and funds raised will be sent to two missions the church supports. One of the missions is the Breakout School of Ministry located in Uganda, and the other is Esther's Heart, which is in El Salvador. "We have a pastor we just ordained in El Salvador. We did a mission trip there last year, and we will do another one this year," said Kieley.

According to Kieley and fellow organizer Stephanie Sanchez-Melton, kids of all ages are welcome to attend. Preregistration for the event is not necessary. Last year, more than 200 attended, and Kieley and Sanchez-Melton hope to see that many again this year.

Readers who want to know more about the church may visit http://www.breakoutministries.org. Those who have specific questions may call 717-656-8366.