Solid Rock Youth Ministries will host a benefit auction and meal on Friday, March 24, at Wesley Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryville. The funds raised from the event will support the organization's many after-school programs, which are all held free of charge throughout the year. To register for the auction, visit http://www.solidrockquarryville.com/auction-2023.

A silent auction will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., and a live auction will begin at 7:10 p.m. The items in the auction have all been donated by members of the community and local businesses, and they will include office furniture, jewelry, gift baskets, houseware, tools, quilts and baked goods. "We're so grateful to the community and local businesses for supporting us and believing in our mission," said Kris Kauffman, organizer for the event.

At 6 p.m., attendees will have an opportunity to purchase a meal at the event which will consist of ham, potatoes, green beans, applesauce and a whoopie pie.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Solid Rock hosted a meal and auction fundraiser every year in the fall. In 2020, Solid Rock chose to hold the fundraiser online, but the organization brought the auction back to Wesley Church last year and chose to move its date to the spring. "Everyone was excited to be back together again," Kauffman said. "My favorite thing was seeing the fun, fellowship and comradery that goes along with bidding with friends and neighbors."

Solid Rock Youth Ministries seeks to spread the Gospel through creating authentic bonds between children and by providing families with a foundation in Christ. Throughout the school year, the organization provides after-school programs for kids from kindergarten to high school. These programs are held at Solid Rock's main location in Quarryville, as well as several local schools.

During its programs for younger kids, Solid Rock provides students with a snack, a group game and a Bible lesson. Afterward, students participate in a group activity or game to have fun together and get to know each other. For Solid Rock's middle school program, students come together to experience community and mentorship in a Christ-centered environment. This program also features group games, a Bible lesson and a small group meeting with Christian adults and peers.

In the high school program, Solid Rock looks to connect with students in their current stage of life and help them to foster a relationship with Christ. Once a month, the organization hosts an event specifically for high school students such as glow-in-the-dark dodgeball, movie night, miniature golf and corn maze activities.

For more information, visit http://www.solidrockquarryville.com.