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Religion Calendar

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Kathryn DiVirgilius at 248-6741 or by e-mail at kdivirgilius@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to 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.

Homecoming special service to be held

McCLURE – Wagner United Methodist Church, Route 522 one-half mile past the Point Store, will host a special 10 a.m. service of homecoming on Sunday.

There will be a fellowship lunch following the service.

Dennis Hetrick to be special speaker

HUNTINGDON – Dennis Hetrict will be the guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at the Ardenheim Independent Brethren Church, Huntingdon.

All are welcome to attend and enjoy fellowship, singing and an uplifting message.

Stony Run Mission hosts special events

McALISTERVILLE -The following events will be held at Stony Run Mission:

Oct. 16-19, 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m. on Oct. 16, then 7 p.m. during the week, Fall Revival Services with Billy Huddleston

Oct. 23, 6 p.m., sharing by Keith Plott

Nov. 6, 6 p.m. sharing by Nottingham Four

Special service of remembrance

MIFFLIN – Trinity UMC, Mifflin, will host a special service of remembrance at 6 p.m. Oct. 15.

The service is open to all who have lost babies, their extended family and friends, regardless of the type of loss they have experienced. All are welcome.

Ladies In Fellowship Together meeting

OAKLAND MILLS – Ladies in Fellowship Together will be meeting Oct. 19, from 9-11 a.m. at Lost Creek Mennonite Church.

Lift is a joy-filled time of fellowship. Childcare is provided for infants to age 5, with activities for their age group. The Lost Creek Mennonite Church is located in Oakland Mills, Juniata County. Turn at Dean’s Store off Route 35. Follow Van Wert Road for about 1.5 miles to the church.

Rally Day concerts set to be held

MIFFLINTOWN – Brothers In Grace based in south-central Pa., will perform at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services of the First Baptist Church, Mifflintown, Oct. 23.

The music group has ministered with their unique Southern Gospel style music throughout the Mid-Atlantic region since their inception in 1994.

A potluck meal will follow the 10:30 service. Everyone is welcome.

Prophecy conference

LEWISTOWN – The public is invited to a Prophecy Conference from Oct. 23 to 25 at Evangel Baptist Church, Lewistown.

The conference will start at 7 p.m. each night. The guest speaker will be Jimmy DeYoung. No registration is required.

Special faith and healing services

McCLURE – The public is invited to a special service of faith and healing at 7 p.m., Oct. 30, at McClure First United Methodist Church, Specht Street, McClure.

Women’s weekend retreat in Mt. Union

MOUNT UNION – Join the Grace Community Church, Mount Union, for a weekend women’s retreat “A Women’s hear held by masters hand” Nov. 4-5.

The weekend starts on Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner. Bring something to share with those attending. Then on Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. the retreat will have speakers, testimonies and special music throughout the day ending with a dinner.

The whole weekend is free for anyone to enjoy. Call Vicki Grove at (814) 599-9314 for more information.

GriefShare recovery seminar being held

LEWISTOWN – GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group will be meeting at Pine Glen CMA Church in Lewistown now through Dec. 22 from 6:30 t0 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 1058 SR 103 North, Lewistown.

GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include, “Is this normal”, “The Challenges of Grief”, “Grief and your relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.”

For more information, call the church 899-7740.

Philippians weekly Alpha Course

PORT ROYAL – Port Royal UMC will host an Alpha Course through Thanksgiving Eve. We will host one at noon with lunch and a hymn sing. We will host another one at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and Contemporary singing. Each Course will have a talk on Philippians and small table conversations. Call Rev. Terry Brosius for questions. 527-4802.

Galatians weekly Sunday study series

PORT ROYAL – Port Royal UMC and Matamoras UMC present a new Bible study series on Galatians until Christmas.

Galatians is a “Fight Song” themed book, about the Gospel. It is a strong affirmation of liberty based on grace. It is a bold attack on legalism based on works. Services begin with a Contemporary Worship service at Port Royal UMC at 8:30 a.m., a Traditional Service at Matamoras UMC at 9:30 a.m., and a Traditional Service at Port Royal UMC 10:45 a.m. Call Rev. Terry Brosius for Questions: 527-4802.

Adult Bible study

LEWISTOWN – The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lewistown, will hold an adult Bible study on ‘God’s Mercy’ every Tuesday at 7 p.m. running until Nov. 22.

All are welcome to attend. The classes will be held at 9 N. Brown St., Lewistown.

Join the weekly Joy Seekers Bible study

LEWISTOWN – Bible study will resume at 6 p.m. weekly on Monday nights at Lewistown Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Diane at 543-3324.

Prison ministry seeks volunteers

LEWISTOWN – Annual meeting of the Juniata County Prison Ministry will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at First Baptist Church in Mifflintown. Come hear updates about the program, share your experiences and concerns, and find out how you can become involved. All volunteers, donors, and interested community members encouraged to attend. Contact Gary Krabill for additional information at 437-3474.

Religion Calendar

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Kathryn DiVirgilius at 248-6741 or by e-mail at “mailto:kdivirgilius@lewistownsentinel.com”>kdivirgilius@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to 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.

Stony Run Mission hosts special events

McALISTERVILLE -The following events will be held at Stony Run Mission:

Oct. 16-19, 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m. on Oct. 16, then 7 p.m. during the week, Fall Revival Services with Billy Huddleston

Oct. 23, 6 p.m., sharing by Keith Plott

Nov. 6, 6 p.m. sharing by Nottingham Four

Mount Bethel Church to host Fall Rally Day

McCLURE – The Mount Bethel Church in McClure will host a fally rally day at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 9, when Deb Kline, of Beaver Springs, will present a special program. A luncheon will follow.

Bunkertown Church Fall Rally Day set

McALISTERVILLE – A rally day will be held Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. at Bunkertown Church of the Brethren, McAlisterville.

The Rev. Ron Landis will be the speaker, with music provided by Dry Bones Revival. Kingdom Kidz will be there to provide a special program for the children. Stay for the fellowship meal, please bring a hot and cold dish to share.

For more information, check the church’s website www.bunkertownchurch.org or call 463-3572.

Special service of remembrance slated

MIFFLIN – Trinity UMC, Mifflin, will host a special service of remembrance at 6 p.m. Oct. 15.

The service is open to all who have lost babies, their extended family and friends, regardless of the type of loss they have experienced. All are welcome.

Ladies In Fellowship Together meeting set

OAKLAND MILLS – Ladies in Fellowship Together will be meeting Oct. 19, from 9-11 a.m. at Lost Creek Mennonite Church.

Lift is a joy-filled time of fellowship. Childcare is provided for infants to age 5, with activities for their age group. The Lost Creek Mennonite Church is located in Oakland Mills, Juniata County. Turn at Dean’s Store off Route 35. Follow Van Wert Road for about 1.5 miles to the church.

Rally Day concerts ready to be held

MIFFLINTOWN – Brothers In Grace based in south-central PA, will perform at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services of the First Baptist Church, Mifflintown, Oct. 23.

The music group has ministered with their unique Southern Gospel style music throughout the Mid-Atlantic region since their inception in 1994.

A Potluck meal will follow the 10:30 service. Everyone is welcome.

Special service of Faith and Healing

McCLURE – The public is invited to a special service of faith and healing at 7 p.m., Oct. 30, at McClure First United Methodist Church, Specht Street, McClure.

Women’s retreat to be held in Mount Union

MOUNT UNION – Join the Grace Community Church, Mount Union, for a weekend women’s retreat “A Women’s hear held by masters hand” Nov. 4-5.

The weekend starts on Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner. Bring something to share with those attending. Then on Nov. 5 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. the retreat will have speakers, testimonies and special music throughout the day ending with a dinner.

The whole weekend is free for anyone to enjoy. Call Vicki Grove at (814) 599-9314 for more information.

Ongoing GriefShare recovery seminar

LEWISTOWN – GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group will be meeting at Pine Glen CMA Church in Lewistown now through Dec. 22 from 6:30 t0 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 1058 SR 103 North, Lewistown.

GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include, “Is this normal”, “The Challenges of Grief”, “Grief and your relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.”

For more information, call the church 899-7740.

Philippians weekly Alpha Course

PORT ROYAL – Port Royal UMC will host an Alpha Course through Thanksgiving Eve. We will host one at noon with lunch and a hymn sing. We will host another one at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and Contemporary singing. Each Course will have a talk on Philippians and small table conversations. Call Rev. Terry Brosius for questions. 527-4802.

Galatians weekly Sunday study series

PORT ROYAL – Port Royal UMC and Matamoras UMC present a new Bible study series on Galatians until Christmas.

Galatians is a “Fight Song” themed book, about the Gospel. It is a strong affirmation of liberty based on grace. It is a bold attack on legalism based on works. Services begin with a Contemporary Worship service at Port Royal UMC at 8:30 a.m., a Traditional Service at Matamoras UMC at 9:30 a.m., and a Traditional Service at Port Royal UMC 10:45 a.m. Call Rev. Terry Brosius for Questions: 527-4802.

Adult Bible study set for each Tuesday

LEWISTOWN – The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lewistown, will hold an adult Bible study on ‘God’s Mercy’ every Tuesday at 7 p.m. running until Nov. 22.

All are welcome to attend. The classes will be held at 9 N. Brown St., Lewistown.

Joy Seekers Bible study being held

LEWISTOWN – Bible study will resume at 6 p.m. weekly on Monday nights at Lewistown Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Diane at 543-3324.

Pastors invited to write columns

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 Kathryn DiVirgilius, religion editor, at kdivirgilius@lewistownsentinel.com or 248-6741, ext. 127. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.

Religion Calendar

Editor’s note: To submit a nonprofit announcement to The Sentinel’s Religion section, contact Kathryn DiVirgilius at 248-6741 or by e-mail at “mailto:kdivirgilius@lewistownsentinel.com”>kdivirgilius@lewistownsentinel.com. Items also may be faxed to 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.

Stony Run Mission hosts special events

McALISTERVILLE -The following events will be held at Stony Run Mission:

Sunday through Oct. 6, 10 a.m. Annual tractor ride service at Basom Memorial Park, a lunch of soup and hot dogs will be served following the service. A tractor ride will follow at 1 p.m. Rain date is Oct. 9.

Oct. 16-19, 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m. on Oct. 16, then 7 p.m. during the week, Fall Revival Services with Billy Huddleston

Oct. 23, 6 p.m., sharing by Keith Plott

Nov. 6, 6 p.m. sharing by Nottingham Four

Coffee house

MIFFLINTOWN – Join the Cedar Grove BIC at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 for a free evening of music from local muscians, homemade goods, coffee, tea and apple cider.

Stories will also be shared about what God is doing in hearts and lives through ministry in Haiti.

Special blessing of the animals service

REEDSVILLE – Church Hill UMC will have a blessing of the animals service at 2:30 p.m., Sunday.

All are invited to bring pets to the church pavilion.

Bunkertown Chorus special concert

MATTAWANA – The Bunkertown Chorus concert will present a program at the Mattawana Mennonite Church at 7 p.m. Sunday.

First practice for Christmas Cantata

LIVERPOOL – Practice for the Liverpool Community Christmas Cantata, ‘Jesus”!’ will begin Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Liverpool United Methodist Church, across from the gazebo in Liverpool and continue each Thursday evening at 7 p.m. until the cantata is performed in December. For more information, contact Jackie Matter at 444-9928.

Fall rally day

McCLURE – The Mount Bethel Church in McClure will host a fally rally day at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 9, when Deb Kline, of Beaver Springs, will present a special program. A luncheon will follow.

Bunkertown Church Fall Rally Day

McALISTERVILLE – A rally day will be held Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. at Bunkertown Church of the Brethren, McAlisterville.

The Rev. Ron Landis will be the speaker, with music provided by Dry Bones Revival. Kingdom Kidz will be there to provide a special program for the children. Stay for the fellowship meal, please bring a hot and cold dish to share.

For more information, check the church’s website www.bunkertownchurch.org or call 463-3572.

Special service of remembrance

MIFFLIN – Trinity UMC, Mifflin, will host a special service of remembrance at 6 p.m. Oct. 15.

The service is open to all who have lost babies, their extended family and friends, regardless of the type of loss they have experienced. All are welcome.

Ladies In Fellowship Together meeting

OAKLAND MILLS – Ladies in Fellowship Together will be meeting Oct. 19, from 9-11 a.m. at Lost Creek Mennonite Church.

Lift is a joy-filled time of fellowship. Childcare is provided for infants to age 5, with activities for their age group. The Lost Creek Mennonite Church is located in Oakland Mills, Juniata County. Turn at Dean’s Store off Route 35. Follow Van Wert Road for about 1.5 miles to the church.

GriefShare recovery seminar being held

LEWISTOWN – GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group will be meeting at Pine Glen CMA Church in Lewistown now through Dec. 22 from 6:30 t0 8:30 p.m. The church is located at 1058 SR 103 North, Lewistown.

GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include, “Is this normal”, “The Challenges of Grief”, “Grief and your relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.”

For more information, call the church 899-7740.

Philippians weekly Alpha Course

PORT ROYAL – Port Royal UMC will host an Alpha Course through Thanksgiving Eve. We will host one at noon with lunch and a hymn sing. We will host another one at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and Contemporary singing. Each Course will have a talk on Philippians and small table conversations. Call Rev. Terry Brosius for questions. 527-4802.

Galatians weekly Sunday study series

PORT ROYAL – Port Royal UMC and Matamoras UMC present a new Bible study series on Galatians until Christmas.

Galatians is a “Fight Song” themed book, about the Gospel. It is a strong affirmation of liberty based on grace. It is a bold attack on legalism based on works. Services begin with a Contemporary Worship service at Port Royal UMC at 8:30 a.m., a Traditional Service at Matamoras UMC at 9:30 a.m., and a Traditional Service at Port Royal UMC 10:45 a.m. Call Rev. Terry Brosius for Questions: 527-4802.

Adult Bible study

LEWISTOWN – The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Lewistown, will hold an adult Bible study on ‘God’s Mercy’ every Tuesday at 7 p.m. running until Nov. 22.

All are welcome to attend. The classes will be held at 9 N. Brown St., Lewistown.

Joy Seekers Bible study being held

LEWISTOWN – Bible study will resume at 6 p.m. weekly on Monday nights at Lewistown Presbyterian Church. For more information, call Diane at 543-3324.

Pastors invited to write columns

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 Kathryn DiVirgilius, religion editor, at kdivirgilius@lewistownsentinel.com or 248-6741, ext. 127. Sermons should be limited to 1,000 words; exceptions may be made at the editor’s discretion.

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