Located at 34 E. State St., Quarryville, Solid Rock Youth Ministries strives to earn trust through authentic mentoring relationships with kids so lives can be changed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To accomplish this mission, Solid Rock offers several activities throughout the year, including after-school programs, art and drama programs, family fun events, and more.
Solid Rock is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To continue its growth and expand its reach, Solid Rock will come to Providence Elementary School on Mondays during the school year to offer an after-school program.
Executive director Raeanne Nixon noted that she had been communicating and praying with Solid Rock board members about how to reach more people in Solanco by hosting programs at different locations. In summer 2021, Nixon had lunch with a parent who said several families were interested in an after-school program at Providence Elementary School. This meeting set a plan in motion and answered Nixon's prayers.
Similar to the after-school program for elementary students that takes place at Solid Rock's facility, the Providence program will include a snack, a group game, and a Bible lesson. If there is more time left, the students will either participate in another activity or have free time.
This program is free and intended for Providence Elementary students only. First-, second-, and third-graders will meet on the first and third Mondays of the month, and fourth- and fifth-graders will meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The program will kick off on Monday, Feb. 7, and Monday, Feb. 14, and run until 5 p.m. Registration, which can be done at http://www.solidrockquarryville.com/providence-elementary, will remain open throughout the school year.
"I'm just excited to see the kids' faces and meet people that live in the Providence community," said elementary program coordinator Luke Ragsdale. "We're going to have a lot of fun like we always do, and the kids can connect with others, have fun, and learn about God."
Solid Rock is looking for volunteers to assist with the program. Those interested can contact youth director Josh Rotz at josh@solidrockquarryville.com. To learn more about the Providence Elementary after-school program, contact Ragsdale at luke@solidrockquarryville.com.
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