Whether you're looking for delicious homemade food, bargains on gently used merchandise or an opportunity to pick up handcrafted items, you'll find it all at the Glossbrenner Church Country Fair and Market. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the church, located at 713 Church St., Mount Joy.

On Friday, dinners featuring homemade handrolled chicken potpie will be available for eat-in or takeout from 5 to 7 p.m. or until sold out. Each dinner will include chicken potpie, coleslaw, apple sauce, a roll and butter and a drink.

On Saturday, homemade chicken corn soup, hamburger barbecue, hot dogs, chips, water and soda will be for sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Free hot dogs will be available for children.

Saturday's festivities will also include a yard sale, featuring a variety of items donated by church members or their friends and family. "You will find a variety of sizes of clothing, books, toys, household items and much, much more," said Marcia Brooks, who is helping to organize the event. "All items are available by donation. You might just find something you can't live without."

Saturday will also feature homemade baked goods prepared by church members.

"Who doesn't love sweets?" asked church member Sue Kopp. "Cookies, pies, cakes, fudge and other sugary treats will be available by the piece or as a whole. The sale includes regular and sugar-free apple dumplings from an Amish bakery. They go fast."

A craft fair will also be a part of the fun on Saturday. It will feature handcrafted items made by members and attendees of the church.

"Work is done all year to create a variety of desirable items," Brooks said. "There will be a host of Christmas decor and household items that include scrubbies, dish towels, dish cloths and jar openers. There are wreaths, jewelry, crocheted stuffed animals, hand-stitched items and paintings by a local artist and much more. All can be purchased at reasonable price."

The Country Fair and Market is coordinated by the Caring Hands and Hearts committee of Glossbrenner Church.

"This is a mission-oriented group dedicated to support needs within the church, community and other parts of the world," explained member Bonnie Engle, adding that the event brings the community together. "In addition to raising funds for missions, it is a time to connect with the community and to meet new families. It is a time of fun and fellowship."

A portion of the proceeds from the event will be used to support RAISE28 and Mount Joy Helping Services.

The committee members invite the wider community to come to the Country Fair and Market.

"When you enter the doors of the church, you will find friendly faces, great food, desserts to tantalize your sweet tooth, Christmas gifts you can purchase for your family and friends and possibly something for yourself," said committee member Emmajane Davis.

Glossbrenner Church holds worship services on Sundays at 10 a.m., followed by Sunday school for people of all ages at 11:15 a.m. Prior to the service, the FROG (Fully Rely on God) Cafe is open for snacks and coffee.

A free community Christmas party is planned for Saturday, Dec. 13, from 5. to 7 p.m.

For more information, visit https://glossbrenner.net.