Paradise Bible Fellowship Church, 3092 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will host a meet-and-greet with Lancaster County native Jeff Bianchi on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m.

A graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School, he was on the 2005 state championship team and played for 12 seasons in professional baseball, including two and a half years at the Major League level with the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox. He is also a silver medalist for Team USA.

While baseball has played a large role in Bianchi's life, his ultimate identity is not in a sport; rather, his identity and purpose come from his relationship with Jesus. He believes that there is nothing more important than knowing and following Jesus.

Bianchi still lives locally. He founded Bianchi Baseball Academy and serves as the hitting coordinator for the Lancaster Stormers in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Jeff and his wife, Nicole, have three children.

Autographs will be available at the event. Admission is free. Space is limited, and reservations are required by emailing office@paradisebfc.org.

To learn more about the church, visit http://www.paradisebfc.org.