Lewistown Presbyterian Church

¯Sunday worship — 10:30 a.m., weekly Sunday.

¯Maundy Thursday — 6:30 p.m., March 29. Meet in Baraca room for light supper an communion, then go to the sanctuary for Tenebrae.

¯Easter service –7:30 a.m., April 1. Sunrise service at Mount Rock

Port Royal United Methodist

¯4 p.m. Sunday, Tammy Matter, of Millersburg, will play the piano. Special southern gospel hymn-style music will be played by Don Dick and Lew Smith, of Mercersburg

¯March 25 — An Easter Cantata will be held at 10:45 a.m. A service will follow at 4 p.m.

¯March 29 –7 p.m., Maundy Thursday service at the Port Royal United Methodist West Family Center with Holy Communion and Foot Washing.

¯March 30 — 7 p.m., Good Friday service in sanctuary.

Burnham/Derry Ministerium

¯March 18 — Maintland Church of the Brethren with their bell choir performing.

¯March 25 — Ellen Chapel Church with Juniata Trio and Unusual Suspects.

For each service, fellowship will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m.

St. Mark’s United Methodist

A Maundy Thursday Seder meal will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist church at 7 p.m. March 29.

The church is located at 293 Havice Valley Road, Siglerville. For more information, call (717) 667-6417.

Fairview Bible Church

Fairview Bible Church will hold its Good Friday service at noon March 30.

The church is located at 5290 Route 103 North, Lewistown.

Beth-El Mennonite Church

Easter services are scheduled to be held at Beth-El Mennonite Church. Pastor John C. Reeser, of Conestoga, will speak at services held at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 30, 7:30 p.m. March 31 and at 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 1.

The church is located at 1150 Front Mountain Road, Belleville, PA

Strodes Mills Baptist

A Good Friday communion service will be held at Strodes Mills Baptist Church at 7 p.m. March 30.

For more information, call (717) 248-9484.

Mt. Bethel Church

Mt. Bethel Church of McClure will hold its Easter service at 10:15 a.m. The church is located at 16 E. Specht St., McClure.

Matamoras United Methodist

The Matamoras United Methodist church will hold its Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. April 1.

First Baptist of Juniata County

First Baptist Church of Juniata County will hold Easter services on April 1. A sunrise service will be held at 7 a.m. A free breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. These events will be followed by an Easter cantata, “Crown him King,” at 9:30 a.m.

The church is located at 23964 Route 35 N., Mifflintown, PA 17059.

Highland Park Presbyterian

Highland Park Presbyterian Church will hold a sunrise service at 8 a.m. April 1. The service will be followed by breakfast. Worship with Holy Communion will follow at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Services planned for Easter week

¯ 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday services with communion at Reedsville United Methodist Church, 60 E. Logan St., Reedville.

¯ 7 p.m., Good Friday service at Milroy United Methodist Church, 91 S. Main St., Milroy.

¯ 8:30 a.m., Easter service at Reedsville United Methodist Church.

¯ 10 a.m., Easter service at Church Hill United Methodist Church.

¯ 11:15 a.m., Easter service at Milroy United Methodist Church.

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Erin Thompson at (717) 248-6741 or by email at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to (717) 248-3481 or sent to The Sentinel, 352 Sixth Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. Items should arrive to The Sentinel by Wednesday afternoon for publication in the Saturday edition. Submissions will be published as space allows. The editor reserves the right to edit all submissions.

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Men’s Pray breakfasts set for Port Royal

PORT ROYAL — The Port Royal Men’s Pray Breakfast schedule for 2018 is:

¯March 17 — Zachary Bashore, of Christian Retreat Center;

¯March 24 — Rev. Terry Smith, of Free Spring Church of the Brethren;

¯March 31 — Rev. Steve Munger, of Big Valley Brethren in Christ Church.

The group meets at 7 a.m. in the Port Royal Community Room building on Fourth Street, Port Royal.

Presbyterian Church holds Lenten study

LEWISTOWN — Lewistown Presbyterian Church will focus on themes of “Sacred Rhythms,” curriculum by Ruth Haley Barton, founder of The Transforming Center, as part of its Lenten study.

Small groups will run through Holy Week. The following small groups will be offered:

¯9 a.m. Sundays in the Baraca room

¯11:40 a.m. Sundays in the church parlor

¯6 p.m. Sundays at the manse

¯6 p.m. Tuesday at the Hills

¯6:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the manse

Lenten Bible study classes forming

McVEYTOWN — A six-week Lenten study began the week of Feb. 18 at the McVeytown United Methodist Church. Participants will meet once a week in small groups at local homes. No prior Bible knowledge is necessary. For dates and times of classes, call (717) 899-7793.

Weekly Bible study scheduled

LEWISTOWN — Sacred Heart of Jesus is holding an adult Bible study 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday until March 22 at the Parish office on North Brown Street. Participants will be studying the prophets. A $20 donation is welcome. Study guide materials are available at the parish’s office and can be picked up prior to the event.

Prayer breakfasts scheduled

The following Lenten prayer breakfasts will be held at United Methodist Men’s Lenten:

March 17: Lake Park United Methodist Church

March 24: Granville United Methodist Church

April 14: Women’s appreciation breakfast Trinity United Methodist Church

Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call (717) 348-5642.

Family movie, meal night planned

MIFFLINTOWN — The movie “Let there be light” will be shown at 5 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church, family ministry center on Route 35, one mile north of Mifflintown. A meal will also be served and includes walking tacos, potato soup and cake. Dress casual and bring a lawn chair if desired. Everyone is welcome.

Hymn sing held at

Valley View church

BELLEVILLE — The public is invited to attend the 15th annual Heritage Hymn Sing at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The event is held at the Valley View Amish Mennonite Church, 110 Apple House Road, Belleville.

Songs will be sung acapella in four-part harmonies and will feature special music groups. A freewill offering will be received and will benefit the Mennonite Heritage Center in Belleville.

Prayer vigil slated for Wednesday

McVEYTOWN — McVeytown United Methodist Church will hold a prayer vigil that will focus on rebirth that is scheduled for 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Presentation held on Jesus’ crucifixion

McCLURE –Pulmonologist Dr. Joel Acosta will explain what Jesus experienced during his crucifixion at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Bethel Church of McClure, 16 E. Specht St., McClure. Call (570) 658-3563 for more information.

Beech Run Church holds a night of music

MAPLETON — The Beech Run Church of the Brethren in Hares Valley at Mapleton Depot will hold a night of music at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Music will be provided by singer Paul Zook. The event will include hymns, southern gospel, worship and contemporary Christian music. The public is invited to attend and there is no charge.

Gospel concert planned

McALISTERVILLE — The Coffman family, from Kentucky, will be singing gospel music at 7 p.m. Friday at Stony Run Mission. A free will offering will be accepted.

The church is located at 2825 Evendale Hill Road, McAlisterville.

Easter egg hunt planned for youth

LEWISTOWN –Pine Glenn Christian and Missionary Alliance Church is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 24 for youth from 4 years to fifth grade.

The church is located at 1058 State Route 103 N., Lewistown, PA 17044.

Gospel singing group to perform

TROXELVILLE — Joe Bonson & Coffee Run, a gospel singing group, will perform at Grace Reformed Church at 7 p.m. on Palm Sunday, March 25.

A love offering will be collected for the group and refreshments will be served after the concert. For more information, call (570) 658-6146.

Presbyterian church to hold communion

LEWISTOWN –Highland Park Presbyterian Church will hold a Passover/Communion meal at 6 p.m. March 29. The community is invited to experience a symbolic Passover meal and share Holy Communion.

Call (724) 980-9565 for more information or to make a reservation.

Jesus’ last supper to be celebrated

YEAGERTOWN — The Yeagertown United Methodist Church will celebrate Jesus’ Last Supper with communion with a service at 7 p.m. March 29.

Good Friday day camp planned for youth

THOMPSONTOWN — Locust Run United Methodist Church will hold its annual Good Friday day camp 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 30.

The event is open to children ages 3 to 10 and will include stories, music, games and crafts. Lunch will also be served. For more information, call (717) 535-0070. Pre-registration is required for planning purposes.

Easter event planned for families

LEWISTOWN–Walk with Jesus, an Easter event for families is scheduled for 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. March 31 at Lewistown Presbyterian Church.

Kids and their families will walk travel through five stations designed to encourage thinking and get families talking about the final events of Jesus’ life on earth. Walk with Jesus will incorporate an Easter egg hunt.

‘Lord of Glory’ to be performed locally

McVEYTOWN — The choir of the Strodes Mills Baptist Church will present the cantata “Lord of Glory” at 10:30 a.m. April 1. For more information, call (717) 248-9484.

Drama team to

perform at Strodes Mills

McVEYTOWN — A drama team from Bob Jones University will perform a Biblical-themed show at the Strodes Mills Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. April 8. For more information, call (717) 248-9484.

Movie night at Reedsville United

REEDSVILLE — “Amish Grace” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. April 8 at Reedsville United Methodist Church. The movie explores the Amish community’s reaction of compassion to events that tested their faith. The film is a testament to the power of forgiveness. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Local pastors invited to submit messages

LEWISTOWN — The Sentinel invites area religious leaders to submit columns for “Professions of Faith” in the Sentinel’s weekly religion section. Interested individuals may contact Erin Thompson at ethompson@lewistownsentinel.com or (717) 248-6741, ext. 117. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.