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Pastor and his wife service

Pastor Eric Ritenour has been serving in the role of Pastor at Codorus Church A Light in the Valley since July 2022. He served as the Associate Pastor here from June 2007 to December 2012. Shortly after that time, Pastor Eric and his wife, Rhonda, were called to serve as houseparents at Milton Hershey School, which is where they were until July of 2022. Pastor Eric and Rhonda have a son and are thankful to be a part of the Codorus family serving Christ together. Pastor Eric received his Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Ministries and Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Studies from Liberty Ministry.




Rhonda Ritenour is serving as the part-time Music Coordinator. She oversees the Praise Team, Choir, and various special music guests and events. Rhonda has a degree in Music Education from Geneva College and currently works as a 1st Grade Teacher at Grace Academy Christian School in York, PA.

Sharon Schemel

Sharon Schemel joined the Codorus Church team as our Office Manager in August of 2024. Sharon is a Dallastown HS and Mansfield University graduate. She relocated to NJ for 24 years to pursue a career in retail, but happily returned to York County in 2011. Sharon brings over 20 years of administrative office experience with her. Outside of the office, Sharon looks forward to time spent with her husband and their three dogs; she actively volunteers for dachshund rescue; and, she enjoys performing in a local band.